Brutal Collection (page 3)

The deposition of Phocas 610 AD
908879 The deposition of Phocas 610 AD by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 20 November 869 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984717 Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 20 November 869 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468772 Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The topknot hairstyle)

The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut)
1196621 The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The French Light Cavalry charge at Lassigny (colour litho)
IL388052 The French Light Cavalry charge at Lassigny (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection

The Anarchist, 1892 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR287294 The Anarchist, 1892 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.7x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas)
BWM152523 A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 333x211 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; © Bowes Museum

Mr Wackford Squeers and the New Pupil, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B. W
IL193489 Mr Wackford Squeers and the New Pupil, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection

Christian Martyrs in the Roman Arena, c. 1865 (wood engraving)
KW441367 Christian Martyrs in the Roman Arena, c.1865 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Head of John the Baptist, late 1500s (oil on canvas)
491467 Head of John the Baptist, late 1500s (oil on canvas) by Titian, Tiziano Vecelli (c.1488-1576) (follower); 50x75.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Savage Warrior, c. 1800 (pen and w / c on paper)
MGS149816 Savage Warrior, c.1800 (pen and w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 24.6x21.5 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

The Day We Celebrate, from Harpers Weekly 1867 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268051 The Day We Celebrate, from Harpers Weekly 1867 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection

Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)
PNP268184 Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1665-88)

Death of General Ward in the Battle of Tzeki, 20th August, 1862 during the Taiping Rebellion (litho)
PNP367560 Death of General Ward in the Battle of Tzeki, 20th August, 1862 during the Taiping Rebellion (litho) by English School

Postcard depicting the bloody games in the arena in Rome, illustration from Quo Vadis, 1910 (colour litho)
CHT221519 Postcard depicting the bloody games in the arena in Rome, illustration from Quo Vadis, 1910 (colour litho) by Styka

The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183151 The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The new German barbarism, the mass deportations of the populations of invaded France (colour litho)
2777572 The new German barbarism, the mass deportations of the populations of invaded France (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new German barbarism)

A Robber Knight exacting Tribute, 1882 (litho)
446528 A Robber Knight exacting Tribute, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene set in the Swabian Alps in the late 15th)

Rubber Rule in Africa - Methods of Barbarism. The atrocities carried out against the native population in Belgina Congo, Africa. An elderly Chief is shot for not meeting his rubber collection target

Mandinka polygamist in a bark suit beats one
A Mandinka polygamist in a tree-bark suit beats one of his wives in the brutal ritual of Mumbo Jumbo. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa

Patent Applied For, Heath Robinson WW1 cartoon
The Kitchener Boche-Bayoneter - an airy invention by William Heath Robinson. An uncharacteristically brutal invention suggesting that a trench sized board covered with bayonets be lowered

US CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL
The rules of the game are overlooked by soldiers during a brutal game in camp, as fights break out everywhere and the ball is ignored. Date: 1865

Sea wall at Severn Beach, a village on the Severn Estuary
The sea wall at Severn Beach, a village on the Severn Estuary in South Gloucestershire, England. The Severn footpath ? on the sea wall

La Soule, en Basse - Normandie, pub February 28, 1852. Creator: French School (19th Century)
La Soule, en Basse - Normandie, from L Illustration, pub February 28, 1852 (engraving). Traditionally a team game played in Normandy after church at Christmas and Easter

Impala Rams, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Two Impala (Aepyceros melampus) rams rut as they compete during the mating season

Fearful quarrels and brutal violence, are the natural consquences of the frequent use of the bottle
Plate VI, Fearful quarrels and brutal violence, are the natural consquences of the frequent use of the bottle. Plate IV of The Drunkards Chlldren) pub. 1848 (b/w engraving)

Bashi-bazouks Cafe Bashi-bazouk Bachibouzouk
Bashi-bazouks at the cafe. A bashi-bazouk or bachibouzouk (from the Turkish başıbozuk, literally "deformed head") was a mercenary cavalryman of the army of the Ottoman Empire

Frost covered American bison on geothermally heated ground in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) one lying down and others standing as still as possible in the background to conserve energy on the relatively warm

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"Unleashing the untamed spirit: A glimpse into the world power and resilience. " In this captivating collection, we witness the juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability. Saint Rita praying, her unwavering faith a testament to her indomitable spirit. The Ford Mustang Bullitt roars with raw force, embodying the unyielding determination that drives us forward. Echoes of history resound as American Indians scalp their enemies, reminding us of the brutality endured in our past. Yet amidst it all, Saint Rita of Cascia emerges as a symbol of hope and compassion. The Ford Mustang Boss 429 commands attention with its fierce presence - an embodiment of sheer power harnessed within its sleek frame. Meanwhile, aerial views capture the fiery chaos engulfing Stalingrad's fuel stores during one of history's most brutal battles. Once again, the Ford Mustang Bullitt takes center stage - a relentless force that refuses to be tamed. As Robert Falcon Scott braves Antarctica's unforgiving terrain on his Terra Nova Expedition, he exemplifies courage in its purest form. Turkish atrocities in Bulgaria serve as a stark reminder that darkness can lurk even within humanity's heart. And yet, amidst these shadows looms a West Country roast pig on a spit – an image that celebrates tradition and community despite life's hardships. Through these glimpses into brutality across time and cultures emerge stories not only defined by violence but also resilience and triumph against all odds, and is here where true strength lies – in facing adversity head-on while never losing sight of our shared humanity.