Canons Collection (page 2)

Niklaus von Wengi calming the Protestants, Solothurn, Switzerland, 1533 (engraving)
8673026 Niklaus von Wengi calming the Protestants, Solothurn, Switzerland, 1533 (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niklaus von Wengi, Swiss politician)

Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655570 Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charge of the Light Brigade (litho)
8664023 Charge of the Light Brigade (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaklava, Crimean War, 1854)

Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho)
8668680 Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery. Roman Catapult)

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871): the Moncrieff canon
AIS5337313 Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871): the Moncrieff canon.; © Iberfoto.

The capture of 'Nuestra Senora de Cavadonga', c.1743 (oil on canvas)
7295284 The capture of 'Nuestra Senora de Cavadonga', c.1743 (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 102.9x151.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Baron Crac, c.1880 (print)
7293242 Baron Crac, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Baron Crac (nickname of Baron Munchausen) on a cannonball

The Semaphore Tower at the entrance to the port of Portsmouth (England), on the Salvation Platform
MMM5461854 The Semaphore Tower at the entrance to the port of Portsmouth (England), on the Salvation Platform, with two soldiers sitting on the wall next to a cannon, in the background

In a hostile land. The landing of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in Copenhagen (Denmark), after the battle (1801)
MMM5478552 In a hostile land. The landing of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in Copenhagen (Denmark), after the battle (1801). Chromolithography, circa 1897, by Thomas Davidson (active 1863-1903)

The HMS 'Royal Sovereign', firing the cannon to greet the port, accompanied by a royal yacht, in calm weather
MMM5466047 The HMS 'Royal Sovereign', firing the cannon to greet the port, accompanied by a royal yacht, in calm weather. Oil on canvas, 1703, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the 'Isabella' with royal flag
MMM5465885 The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the 'Isabella' with royal flag by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); National Maritime Museum, London

The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving)
7312235 The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707), 1702 (oil on canvas)
7338057 Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707), 1702 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 238.7x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3331166 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

The Triumph of Hate (litho)
8664187 The Triumph of Hate (litho) by Forsyth, Gordon Mitchell (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Hate. Cartoon from Labour Leader, 1915)

WW1: A sea hero (illustration)
8684969 WW1: A sea hero (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job A hero of the sea Facts of war 1914-1918)

Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas)
7342716 Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 71x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe, 1845 (salted paper print, paper)
7342532 Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe, 1845 (salted paper print, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 18.7x22.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

H.M.S Ships 'Victory' and 'Temeraire', in the Battle of Trafalgar at half past Noon (lithograph)
7339245 H.M.S Ships 'Victory' and 'Temeraire', in the Battle of Trafalgar at half past Noon (lithograph) by Nimmo, R. H

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859410 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

A fight (milling match, a type of boxing where the fighters sit, fighting only with their fists) between bridges
MMM5482865 A fight (milling match, a type of boxing where the fighters sit, fighting only with their fists) between bridges by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845) ; National Maritime Museum, London

Equity or the sailor's prayer before the battle
MMM5481797 Equity or the sailor's prayer before the battle by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845) ; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Fairness or the sailor's prayer before the battle)

Spanish miltary marine. Navigation Manual and dictionary 'Tratado instructivo y practico de maniobras navales'
CUL4856771 Spanish miltary marine. Navigation Manual and dictionary 'Tratado instructivo y practico de maniobras navales', 1766 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359102 A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress)

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359103 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

History. George Augustus Eliott, Lord Heathfield, and the siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783)
3433910 History. George Augustus Eliott, Lord Heathfield, and the siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783). Illustration inspired by the portrait of Joshua Reynolds (1787), England

Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho)
8664027 Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria)

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8655643 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hall of the Guilds, Titania's Palace (colour litho)
8656889 Hall of the Guilds, Titania's Palace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of the Guilds, Titania's Palace)

Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving)
8651749 Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving) by German School

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859416 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

Pickett's Charge, Cemetery Ridge, July 3, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1900 (lithograph)
UIG5419687 Pickett's Charge, Cemetery Ridge, July 3, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1900 (lithograph); (add.info.: George Edward Pickett, 1825 - 1875)

Boatswain, c.1820 (coloured lithograph)
7341778 Boatswain, c.1820 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 20x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist, (19th century) Depicts clothing

Different modes of painting line of battle ships, early 19th century (pen, grey wash)
7341740 Different modes of painting line of battle ships, early 19th century (pen, grey wash) by Pocock, William Innes (1783-1836); 22.6x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas)
7337989 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Guzzardi, Leonardo (fl.1798-1800); 83.8x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845), 1828 (oil painting)
7337970 Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845), 1828 (oil painting) by Clarke, George Frederick (1823-1906); 241x149 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339229 The Pirate, 19th century (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 14.5x10 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Stanfield; J)

A battle between English and Dutch ships, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337756 A battle between English and Dutch ships, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Woodcock, Robert (fl.early 18th century); 111.8x188 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Prussian soldiers retreating after the Battle of Montmirail (chromolitho)
8635156 Prussian soldiers retreating after the Battle of Montmirail (chromolitho) by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879768 The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric) by Schnetz, Jean Victor (1787-1870); 50x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Victor Schnetz In 1809)

Death of Brigadier John Pennycuick at the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1849 (colour litho)
8663981 Death of Brigadier John Pennycuick at the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1849 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

History. French Revolution. The revolutionnary troops takes the Tuileries, Paris, Aug., 10
3434676 History. French Revolution. The revolutionnary troops takes the Tuileries, Paris, Aug., 10, 1792 Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll

The Hero of Trafalgar' Nelson on Board the Victory, October 21st 1805'
2613402 The Hero of Trafalgar' Nelson on Board the Victory, October 21st 1805'; (add.info.: Chromolithogrpah titled ' 'The Hero of Trafalgar' Nelson on Board the Victory)

Portrait of the 'Hannibal', c.1659 (drawing)
7212982 Portrait of the 'Hannibal', c.1659 (drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 35.2x83 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seven Years' War (1756-1763): The capture of Havana (Cuba) in 1762, the British cannon battery in front of Morro
MMM5458418 Seven Years' War (1756-1763): The capture of Havana (Cuba) in 1762, the British cannon battery in front of Morro Castle, installed on a wooden platform (platform)

Captain of the Royal Navy in the 18th century, 1799 (etching)
MMM5482494 Captain of the Royal Navy in the 18th century, 1799 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Captain)

HMS Britannia (drawing)
7213214 HMS Britannia (drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo)
676804 African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Exploring the Boldness of Alpine Drums: A Colourful Litho Journey through Canons" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world with this captivating collection. From the picturesque Beeston Regis Priory to the Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury, these lithos transport you to historic battlefields where power was unleashed. Discover the serene beauty of Llanthony Abbey, its ancient walls standing as a testament to centuries gone by. Then, venture across oceans to Fort George in St Georges, Grenada, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean. Take an elevated view over Hillsborough on Carriacou Island and let your imagination soar amidst breathtaking landscapes. As you explore further, find solace within Southwark Cathedral's Canons Stalls – witness their intricate craftsmanship that has witnessed countless prayers throughout history. Delve into a medical text believed to be authored by Pietro D'Abano himself; fragments of knowledge preserved for generations. Uncover stories behind Christian Religious Orders that shaped societies and left indelible marks on civilization. Marvel at an engraving depicting a landscape adorned with cannonry from 1518 – a visual feast for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. But not all canons tell tales of glory; some depict darker chapters. In an unsettling print from 1909 titled "At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar 'Everything must pay off', " confront an antisemitic cartoon reflecting societal prejudices that once plagued our past. Through this diverse array captured in various mediums – lithographs, engravings, prints – we are reminded both of humanity's triumphs and its flaws. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel their significance and celebrate their enduring legacy at Fort George in St Georges once more.