Cannons Collection (page 14)

"Ninety-Three", on Board the Corvette "Claymore"(engraving)
1058442 " Ninety-Three", on Board the Corvette " Claymore" (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ninety-Three")

Testing the First Rifled Cannon made in the Colonies at St Helens Island, Canada (engraving)
1054273 Testing the First Rifled Cannon made in the Colonies at St Helens Island, Canada (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Excuse me sir, your weapons in the cloakroom! (litho)
1147488 Excuse me sir, your weapons in the cloakroom! (litho) by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Before Sebastopol, a Day under Fire at the Green-Hill (engraving)
1602219 Before Sebastopol, a Day under Fire at the Green-Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before Sebastopol, a Day under Fire at the Green-Hill)

No 2, Sailors (Green-Hill) Battery, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1602100 No 2, Sailors (Green-Hill) Battery, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 2, Sailors (Green-Hill) Battery, before Sebastopol

Hango Trophies at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving)
1608559 Hango Trophies at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hango Trophies at Woolwich Arsenal)

The Italian Hundred-Ton Gun in Position for Firing at Spezia (engraving)
1602626 The Italian Hundred-Ton Gun in Position for Firing at Spezia (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persian Soldiers in the Russian Service (engraving)
1607585 Persian Soldiers in the Russian Service (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Soldiers in the Russian Service)

Walmer Castle, the New Lord Warden (engraving)
1603327 Walmer Castle, the New Lord Warden (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walmer Castle, the New Lord Warden)

The National Guard, aided by the People, turning the Guns on the Battlements of the Castle of St Elmo (engraving)
2773163 The National Guard, aided by the People, turning the Guns on the Battlements of the Castle of St Elmo (engraving) by English School

Off Kinburn, 17 October, the Main-Deck of the Terrible, "Make Ready!"(engraving)
2785683 Off Kinburn, 17 October, the Main-Deck of the Terrible, " Make Ready!" (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off Kinburn, 17 October)

Canons portes a Montmartre, 15 juillet 1789 (engraving)
2781517 Canons portes a Montmartre, 15 juillet 1789 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canons portes a Montmartre, 15 juillet 1789)

The Hunt For The Pirates Of The Red Sea, Midys Fight Between Italian Elders And The Pirates Themselves (Colour Litho)
2798607 The Hunt For The Pirates Of The Red Sea, Midys Fight Between Italian Elders And The Pirates Themselves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The San Giorgio cruiser stranded on the rocks at the tip of Posillipo... (colour litho)
2815469 The San Giorgio cruiser stranded on the rocks at the tip of Posillipo... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

An attack in St Peters in Rome, an Istrian bricklayer who shoots priests at the entrance... (colour litho)
2815430 An attack in St Peters in Rome, an Istrian bricklayer who shoots priests at the entrance... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho)
2815147 The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tank Duel (Colour Litho)
2778618 Tank Duel (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank duel. In the great battle of the Marmarica)

On the way to Dessie (colour litho)
2778450 On the way to Dessie (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Dessies way)

The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho)
2777570 The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The answer to the German 420)

New Years Mass on Board, The Chaplain Speaks, Lord, Make the New Year Mark... (colour litho)
2777508 New Years Mass on Board, The Chaplain Speaks, Lord, Make the New Year Mark... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Years Mass on Board)

Barbette Turret of HMS Temeraire, One of the Fleet at the Dardanelles, Gun Practice, "Ready to fire
1590147 Barbette Turret of HMS Temeraire, One of the Fleet at the Dardanelles, Gun Practice, " Ready to fire!" (engraving) by Overend

Dr Barnardos Homes: Watts Naval Training School, Dereham (colour litho)
3642716 Dr Barnardos Homes: Watts Naval Training School, Dereham (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Barnardos Homes: Watts Naval Training School)

On Board the Highflyer just before going into Action on 11 June (engraving)
2785449 On Board the Highflyer just before going into Action on 11 June (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whitworths Rifle-Cannon, c. 1860 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3108982 Whitworths Rifle-Cannon, c.1860 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22.2x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Patented in 1854)

Kowloon Fort, opposite Hong Kong (engraving)
729189 Kowloon Fort, opposite Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kowloon Fort, opposite Hong Kong)

The French Army leaving Leipsic (colour litho)
726015 The French Army leaving Leipsic (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Army leaving Leipsic)

Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving)
727483 Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng)

The British Royal Artillery Preparing for Battle, 1835 (colour litho)
708923 The British Royal Artillery Preparing for Battle, 1835 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mediterranean Battery, Gibraltar, print made by TC Dibdin
708909 The Mediterranean Battery, Gibraltar, print made by TC Dibdin, from Select Views of the Rock and Fortress of Gibraltar, published 1846 (colour litho) by Carter, Captain J. M

The Battle of Hanau (colour litho)
725947 The Battle of Hanau (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hanau, October 30, 1813)

Federal field artillery in action during the American Civil War (colour litho)
PNP253694 Federal field artillery in action during the American Civil War (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Battle of Stone River, 1863, engraving of Kurz & Allison (colour litho)
PNP269412 Battle of Stone River, 1863, engraving of Kurz & Allison (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Stones River (31st December)

Battle of Opequan or Winchester, Virginia, engraved by Kurz & Allison
PNP269217 Battle of Opequan or Winchester, Virginia, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Diary and Pictorial Plan of the Siege of Colchester 1648, printed and sold by W
NAM261130 A Diary and Pictorial Plan of the Siege of Colchester 1648, printed and sold by W. Keymer, 1648 (coloured engraving) by English School, (17th century); National Army Museum

Gunboat of Alexandria, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354319 Gunboat of Alexandria, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, Virginia; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
STC357922 The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) entering Mexico in 1847
CHT207739 Major General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) entering Mexico in 1847, 1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by Mexican School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Pieces of ordnance (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR217883 Pieces of ordnance (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Gun Drill, Nagpore Fort, 1870s (b / w photo)
JHL394961 Gun Drill, Nagpore Fort, 1870s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Falconet with Arms of Alessandro Farnese, Pope Paul III, 1534-49 (bronze)
490912 Falconet with Arms of Alessandro Farnese, Pope Paul III, 1534-49 (bronze) by Italian School, (16th century); 9.7x148.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

British Forces after Capturing Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476196 British Forces after Capturing Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Egyptian War.); English, out of copyright

The Battle of Colenso: the loss of our guns, illustration from
STC403962 The Battle of Colenso: the loss of our guns, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. VI: The Boer War of 1899-1900 by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Medal commemorating Admiral Robert Blakes victories over the Dutch in 1653
KW392530 Medal commemorating Admiral Robert Blakes victories over the Dutch in 1653, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

Giovanni de Medici at Milan, plate from The History of the Medici
BCC393568 Giovanni de Medici at Milan, plate from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

Prow of a vessel at anchor, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert
XIR414997 Prow of a vessel at anchor, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 49 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

The Siege of Constantinople by the Turks, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373591 The Siege of Constantinople by the Turks, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1915 (litho) by Valda

Chillianwala, January 13th 1849: The body of Pennycuick guarded by his son (litho)
STC373368 Chillianwala, January 13th 1849: The body of Pennycuick guarded by his son (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Chillianwala)

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"Cannons: A Historical Journey Through Power and Warfare" Step back in time to the Woolwich Barracks, where rows of majestic cannons stood ready for battle. These mighty weapons played a crucial role in shaping history, from protecting His Majesty's Ship, the Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar to defending Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. Renowned artist John Christian Schetky captured the intensity of war with his vivid depiction of The Battle of Trafalgar. British cannons roared as they fought against their adversaries, showcasing both their destructive force and strategic importance. Traveling further east, witness the boldness of Alpine drums resonating through picturesque landscapes in TSM H. 1524 Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I. They were instrumental in this historic event led by the Magnificent Sultan himself. Closer to home at Woolwich Arsenal in southeast London stands the Great Crane - a testament to industrial might that aided cannon production on an unprecedented scale. This engineering marvel highlights how these weapons became integral parts of warfare across nations. But cannons weren't limited to land battles alone; Dutch Warships depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar showcased naval supremacy and emphasized how these powerful artillery pieces dominated maritime conflicts. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, explore The Walls of Derry where cannons guarded against sieges and invasions throughout centuries. These fortifications symbolize resilience and determination against all odds. In more recent times, modern weaponry like Junkers Ju 87G aircraft armed with formidable 37mm anti-tank cannons emerged during World War I. Witness its devastating impact at Gallipoli as Asiatic Annie unleashed destruction upon enemy forces. From ancient battlegrounds to modern warfare innovations, they have left an indelible mark on human history. Their power has shaped empires' destinies while reminding us that strength lies not only within their barrels but also within those who wield them.