Fortifications Collection (page 8)

"When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration)
7304529 "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Conway Castle, North Wales, 1798 (w/c & gum arabic and graphite)
7312248 Conway Castle, North Wales, 1798 (w/c & gum arabic and graphite) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 53.7 -- 76.5 cm; J

The Monument to Queen Louise in the Palace Garden at Hildburghausen in 1880, Thuringia, Germany
7279881 The Monument to Queen Louise in the Palace Garden at Hildburghausen in 1880, Thuringia, Germany by Unknown Artist

Hohnstein Castle, Hohnstein Castle, a medieval castle in the village of the same name
7278881 Hohnstein Castle, Hohnstein Castle, a medieval castle in the village of the same name by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hohnstein Castle, Hohnstein Castle)

Ruin of Ebernburg Castle
7278757 Ruin of Ebernburg Castle by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruin of Ebernburg Castle)

Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 is received in the Wernburg Regiment, Historical
7279642 Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 is received in the Wernburg Regiment, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great)

Castle of Lorca in 1860, Murcia, Spain, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century painting, Europe
7279797 Castle of Lorca in 1860, Murcia, Spain, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century painting, Europe by Unknown Artist

The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880
7279035 The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880, Historic)

The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery
7279788 The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery)

Danish Chateau; From Stockholm to Copenhagen, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Danish Chateau; From Stockholm to Copenhagen, 1875. [Courtyard of Kronborg Castle, near the town of Helsingor, Denmark; ( Elsinore in Shakespeares " Hamlet" ])

D egeskow Castle; From Stockholm to Copenhagen, 1875. Creator: Unknown
D egeskow Castle; From Stockholm to Copenhagen, 1875. [Possibly a view of Egeskov Castle in Denmark]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Port of Al Araish; Visit to the Sultan of Morocco, at Fez, in the spring of 1871, 1871. Creator: T. Blackmore
The Port of Al Araish; Visit to the Sultan of Morocco, at Fez, in the spring of 1871, 1871. [View of Larache on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to digest... Fort Belvoir, VA, c1941-c1945. Creator: Unknown
An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to digest, is ready to leave the hand of an infantryman in training at Fort Belvoir, Va. American soldiers make good grenade throwers

In the old fort built by the French, Frederiksted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
In the old fort built by the French, Frederiksted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

In the old fort built by the French, Frederiksted, Saint Croix island, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
In the old fort built by the French, Frederiksted, Saint Croix island, Virgin Islands

Das Schloss Prediama in Crein XII Stund: von Triest, 1816. Creator: Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Das Schloss Prediama in Crein XII Stund: von Triest, 1816

Print of Der Rittersaal zu Erbach (Interior of Gothic Revival armory of Erbach Castle)... ca. 1850
Print of Der Rittersaal zu Erbach (Interior of Gothic Revival armory of Erbach Castle), ca. 1850

Ruins of a Castle, ca. 1827. Creator: Karl Blechen
Ruins of a Castle, ca. 1827

Attack on Fort Constitution, October 7, 1777. Creator: Johann Martin Will
Attack on Fort Constitution, October 7, 1777

View of Frederiksborg, Karussel Gate, 1836 Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
View of Frederiksborg, Karussel Gate, 1836

Sieben Gegenden aus Salzburg und Berchtesgaden Geordnet nach den sieben Tagen der Woche, v... 1823
Sieben Gegenden aus Salzburg und Berchtesgaden Geordnet nach den sieben Tagen der Woche, verbunden durch zwey allegorische Blatter (Seven Places in Salzburg and Berchtesgaden)

Caerphilly Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, 1800. Creator: John Hill
Caerphilly Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Ragland, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800
Ragland, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800

Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Creator: Unknown
Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Detail from a larger artwork

The Kings Apartments Conway Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1799-1800
The Kings Apartments Conway Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", 1799-1800

Cardiff Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, August 26, 1799
Cardiff Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", August 26, 1799

Swansey, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800
Swansey, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800

Caernarvon, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, November 2, 1799
Caernarvon, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", November 2, 1799

The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1800. Creator: John Hill
The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Henri IV Entering at Aumale, 1822. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
Henri IV Entering at Aumale, 1822

The Edinburgh Castle, 1833 (engraving)
7273641 The Edinburgh Castle, 1833 (engraving) by Dobler, Georg (19th century) (after); 19.7x29.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

Figures Outside an Inn by the Town Walls in Summertime, 1635-76 (oil on panel)
7286013 Figures Outside an Inn by the Town Walls in Summertime, 1635-76 (oil on panel) by Molenaer, Claes (Nicolaes) (1630-76); 22x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Profile of the Fortress and Castle of Salses (coloured engraving)
354840 Profile of the Fortress and Castle of Salses (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Erzurum Offensive (Poster), 1916 (chromolitho)
FIA5403479 The Erzurum Offensive (Poster), 1916 (chromolitho) by Anonymous; 42x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Plan of the Citadel of Turin during the siege of 1640 (colour litho)
354818 Plan of the Citadel of Turin during the siege of 1640 (colour litho) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); Historical Archive, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Plan of the tower and the moat of the citadel of Turin, 1664 (colour litho)
354816 Plan of the tower and the moat of the citadel of Turin, 1664 (colour litho) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Historical Archive, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Fortress Klumm im Innthale, 1833 (engraving)
7273663 Fortress Klumm im Innthale, 1833 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 29.0x19.9 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Veste Klumm im Innthale in Tyrol. and Aus d)

Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229
IND364409 Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229, fragment of The Conquest of Mallorca

Plan of the Citadel of Turin in 1664 (colour litho)
354817 Plan of the Citadel of Turin in 1664 (colour litho) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Historical Archive, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

View of Strasbourg, c. 1659 (engraving)
IND113610 View of Strasbourg, c.1659 (engraving) by Perelle, Adam (1638-95); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

New Brighton, Wallasey, Merseyside, England
7269170 New Brighton, Wallasey, Merseyside, England by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Brighton, Wallasey, Merseyside, England)

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
7269226 Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. St. Catherines Rock and Fort, seen here in the 19th century)

Lugo, 1835 (engraving)
7268720 Lugo, 1835 (engraving) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); 19.5x27.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Lugo, From Art Stance. d. Bibliogr. Instit. in Hildbh)

Belgrade, 1838 (engraving)
7268726 Belgrade, 1838 (engraving) by Poppel, Johann Gabriel Friedrich (1807-82); 19.7x28.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Caption Belgrade, From Art Stanst. D. Bibliogr. Inst)

Falkenstein am Harz, 1854 (engraving)
7268697 Falkenstein am Harz, 1854 (engraving) by Rottmann, Carl (1797-1850); 10.5x15.4 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Falkenstein am Harz, Aus der Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr)

The Events in China, a Corpse Stripper Surprised by Soldiers of European Troops (colour Litho)
2798376 The Events in China, a Corpse Stripper Surprised by Soldiers of European Troops (colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Events in China)

The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho)
2777596 The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ruined British Barracks on Brimstone Hill, St. Kitts (photo)
3481455 Ruined British Barracks on Brimstone Hill, St. Kitts (photo); (add.info.: Ruined 18th Century British Barracks at the Fortress of Brimstone Hill, on the island of St)

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"From ancient hill forts to majestic castles, fortifications stand as testaments of strength and history. The ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale whisper tales of a time long gone. In Lucca, Italy, the fortified walls encircle the city like a protective embrace, preserving its medieval charm. In Northumberland, England, Embleton Bay Beach offers a breathtaking view of Dunstanburgh Castle's imposing ruins. The Youghal Clock Gate in Ireland stands tall with its fortified structure, reminding us of bygone eras. Traveling to Cornwall takes us to Polruan and Lanteglos by Fowey where an enchanting fortification from 1904 still captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. Hedingham Castle in Essex transports us back to 1832 through John Carr Armytage's intricate engraving. During World War II, Direction Finding Tower MP2 in La Corbiere served as a vital stronghold against enemy forces. Meanwhile, Malcesine on Lake Garda showcases Italy's architectural prowess with its formidable fortress overlooking serene waters. Clitheroe Castle perched atop a limestone outcrop paints an awe-inspiring picture of motte and bailey castle design in Lancashire. Turning back time once more brings us to the Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War in 1644—a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Finally, Sinop in Turkey and Strasbourg in France bear witness to fortifications that have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. "