Eye Witness Collection

The Attempted Assassination of Mr Justice Lawson outside Kildare Street Club, Dublin (engraving)
1061216 The Attempted Assassination of Mr Justice Lawson outside Kildare Street Club, Dublin (engraving) by English School

The newspaper correspondent, 1876 (etching)
497614 The newspaper correspondent, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The pontoon bridges, 1876 (etching)
497610 The pontoon bridges, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

A distant battle, 1876 (etching)
497601 A distant battle, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving)
1050168 The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049997 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving)
1050108 The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great fire near London Bridge, Saturday 22 June 1861 (coloured engraving)
602575 The great fire near London Bridge, Saturday 22 June 1861 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great fire near London Bridge)

Commissarys Quarters in Winter Camp, 1876 (etching)
497607 Commissarys Quarters in Winter Camp, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

A hot day, 1876 (etching)
497602 A hot day, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

On picket at the river bank, 1876 (etching)
497598 On picket at the river bank, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The reveille on the line of battle, 1876 (etching)
497595 The reveille on the line of battle, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050072 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049812 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050113 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049704 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

The leader of the herd, 1876 (etching)
497612 The leader of the herd, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 1876 (etching)
497611 A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

Bummers, 1876 (etching)
497608 Bummers, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

The outer picket line, winter, 1876 (etching)
497605 The outer picket line, winter, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

Newspapers in camp, 1876 (etching)
497603 Newspapers in camp, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

Stuck in the mud, 1876 (etching)
497597 Stuck in the mud, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

An Army Forge, 1876 (etching)
497594 An Army Forge, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

A Christmas dinner, 1876 (etching)
497613 A Christmas dinner, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

A wagoners shanty, 1876 (etching)
497609 A wagoners shanty, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching)
497606 Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049762 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The Loss of the Victoria (engraving)
1627239 The Loss of the Victoria (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of the Victoria)

The Balloon Accident (engraving)
1054790 The Balloon Accident (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balloon Accident)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050048 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050135 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049752 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049688 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

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"Capturing History through the Eyes of an Eyewitness" Step back in time and witness the dramatic events that shaped history. From the attempted assassination of Mr Justice Lawson outside Kildare Street Club, Dublin to the collision between German Ironclads in the Channel, these captivating engravings and etchings provide a glimpse into moments frozen in time. Immerse yourself in "The Reliable Contraband, " a powerful etching from 1876 that unveils a clandestine world of forbidden goods. Feel your heart race as you join those who have "Gone off with the Yanks, " depicted vividly in another mesmerizing etching from 1876. The rear of the column reveals soldiers marching resolutely towards an unknown destiny, their determination palpable even through an aged etching. As you explore further, encounter "The Newspaper Correspondent, " capturing a tireless journalist documenting history as it unfolds before his eyes. Marvel at "The Pontoon Bridges, " transporting troops across treacherous waters during times of conflict. And behold "A Distant Battle, " where smoke billows on distant horizons while brave souls fight for their cause. Delve into gripping engravings like "The Collision between German Ironclads in the Channel. " Witness chaos and destruction unleashed upon mighty vessels locked in deadly combat. Then turn your attention to "The Great Fire near London Bridge" - let this colored engraving transport you to June 22nd, 1861 when flames devoured buildings and tested humanity's resilience. Finally, find solace amidst harsh winter conditions within "Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp. " This poignant etching reminds us of human perseverance even amidst adversity. Through these historical artworks, we become eyewitnesses to pivotal moments that shaped our world. They offer us not just visual accounts but also emotional connections to bygone eras – reminding us how important it is to preserve such invaluable testimonies for generations to come.