Insurgent Collection

Defeat of the Insurgents by Sir John Colborne at St Eustache, 25 November 1837, (1877). Battle between the British and the French during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837

Defeat of Colonel Gore, by the Insurgents at St Denis, 22 November 1837, (1877). British military leader Charles Gore is killed by French patriotes in Quebec

John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition
KW378972 John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition, 1781, by John Howie (1735-93) published 1879 (litho) by English School

Sir William Berkeley, 1605 -1677, colonial governor of Virginia, and one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony of
2907822 Sir William Berkeley, 1605 -1677, colonial governor of Virginia, and one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony of Carolina, America

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Organising an Ambulance Corps, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Organising an Ambulance Corps, 1876. Special envoys have been sent to Morocco and Tunis to ask for active assistance in case of need

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876....the brave though barbarous mountaineers in the highlands of the Adriatic shore are deserving of English sympathy...the kindest

The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy, from a sketch by our special artist, 1877. It is considered worthy of remark that the insurgent bands were able to hold their

The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20....1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20. from a sketch by the correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876....the Turks gained a victory, but were not able to profit by it

The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876....some ordinary incidents and habits of campaigning life during the irregular warfare of the past six months in those rugged

The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka for Swina... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka [Banja Luka] for Swina, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. The fortress of Goransko, the village of Piva, and the battle-field of Muratovitza from sketches...by our Special Artist, Mr

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Hiring Guides at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Hiring Guides at Grahovo, 1876. A pause seems to occur just now in the military conflict between the insurgents

Portrait presumed to be Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804), Chouan leader and conspirator, 1795-1805 (oil on canvas)
XIR231214 Portrait presumed to be Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804), Chouan leader and conspirator, 1795-1805 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Musee de la Ville de Paris

A Free Syrian Army fighter prays after eating his iftar (breaking fast) meal during the holy month of Ramadan in the rebel-held town of Dael, Syria May 30, 2018

Smoke rises above following a fight at Souk Bouslim, east of Tripoli August 25, 2011. Rebels fought gun battles in Tripoli with loyalists of Muammar Gaddafi on Wednesday as they hunted for his

The reflection of a Free Syrian Army fighter carrying his weapon is seen on a glass pane in a room near Aleppos historic citadel

The Troubles in Crete--Insurgents in a mountain fastness on the look-out for the Turkish troops, Creator: Unknown
The Troubles in Crete--Insurgents in a mountain fastness on the look-out for the Turkish troops, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Donald Cargill, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition, 1781
KW378970 Donald Cargill, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition, 1781, by John Howie (1735-93) published 1879 (litho) by English School

Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving)
XIR241510 Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Shooting from the Place Vendome, after the dispersal of the demonstration in rue de la Paix, Paris
XIR382949 Shooting from the Place Vendome, after the dispersal of the demonstration in rue de la Paix, Paris, engraved by Burn Smeeton (fl.1840-60) 23rd March 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fichot

Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR177295 Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Death of Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving)
XIR241509 The Death of Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

DDE-90034469
POLAND. WARSAW. Warsaw insurgents center who fought against the german invasion of Warsaw in 1944, during the II World War. Date: 30/09/2006

Portrait of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804) 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR185128 Portrait of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804) 1827 (oil on canvas) by Coutan, Amable Paul (1792-1837); 215x140 cm; Musee d Art et d histoire, Cholet, France

Polish insurgents, 1794 (engraving)
957985 Polish insurgents, 1794 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish insurgents, 1794. National guard, volunteer on foot, cavalryman)

Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassell
STC410923 Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Haitian Insurrection
Insurrection at Haiti, an insurgent camp at the suburb market of the town of Cap-Haitien during the various political struggles that occurred in Haiti at the time

The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
IL314828 The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Agony of the Commune, last fights in the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise
CHT253252 Agony of the Commune, last fights in the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise, engraved by Louis Joseph Amedee Daudenarde (d.1907) illustration from Le Monde illustre

Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871, illustration from Cassell
STC410924 Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Polish Insurgents, 1831 (colour litho)
CHT173048 Polish Insurgents, 1831 (colour litho) by Polish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Polish, out of copyright

The Defeat of the Hungarian Rebels at Vilgos on 13th August 1849, 1850 (oil on canvas)
CHT199423 The Defeat of the Hungarian Rebels at Vilgos on 13th August 1849, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Klinovszki, Olajfestmenye (fl.1850); Museum of War History, Budapest

Arrestation de Georges Cadoudal. Arrest of Georges Cadoudal, Breton royalist insurgent, Paris, 1804 (engraving)
6029320 Arrestation de Georges Cadoudal. Arrest of Georges Cadoudal, Breton royalist insurgent, Paris, 1804 (engraving) by Delort

The Jacquerie; company of insurgent peasants (engraving)
973356 The Jacquerie; company of insurgent peasants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jacquerie; company of insurgent peasants)

The 28th of June, 1792, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930)
PML143615 The 28th of June, 1792, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930), from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Com London (engraving) by Schuler

Sketches in Madrid (engraving)
1097641 Sketches in Madrid (engraving) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Madrid)

Russian soldiers in Petrograd, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Russian soldiers in Petrograd, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Revolutionary Days...: Insurgent troops on their way to the Duma

Death of Josef Sulkowski, 1799 (litho)
CZA228786 Death of Josef Sulkowski, 1799 (litho) by Polish School, (18th century); 42.5x54 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Algeria - An Insurgent aiming his rifle - one might suggest his choice of headgear would not be the most inconspicuous choice available... Date: circa 1907

Column of insurgent Moroccans taken prisoner at Tadla by Sultan Abdul-Hafizs army, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Column of insurgent Moroccans taken prisoner at Tadla by Sultan Abdul-Hafizs army, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th November 1897

Insurgent Cubans during the Spanish-American War, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Insurgent Cubans during the Spanish-American War, 1898. The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain

GATL2A-00037
General Juan Rius Rivera, insurgent leader in the Pinar del Rio, Cuba, 1896. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

US soldiers in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War, 1899
Water-buffalo dragging guns of the US Armys Utah battery into position against Filipino insurgents, 1899. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Colonial battle in French Indo-China, 1800s
French forces capture Langson in Indo-China (Vietnam), 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sepoy. India
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858)

Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Monteagudo (Murcia)
History of Spain. 19th century. Cantonal Revolution. Monteagudo (Murcia), center of the uprising. Engraving by Rico in The Spanish and American Illustration, (1872). Colored engraving

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"Insurging Against Oppression: A Glimpse into Historical and Contemporary Struggles" On June 23, 1848, the Place du Petit Bridge became a battleground as courageous individuals took to the barricades, fueled by their desire for freedom and justice. The echoes of their defiance still resonate today. In the annals of history, we find tales of both triumph and tragedy. Sir John Colborne's victory over the insurgents at St Eustache on November 25, 1837, stands as a testament to the power wielded by those in authority. Yet just three days prior, Colonel Gore faced defeat at the hands of determined insurgents in St Denis. Looking back further in time, we encounter figures like John Brown from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition. His unwavering resolve serves as an inspiration for all who dare challenge oppressive systems. Across continents and cultures, insurgency has taken various forms. From Sepoy fighters in India fighting against colonial rule to Free Syrian Army combatants finding solace in prayer during Ramadan's iftar meal; these images remind us that resistance knows no boundaries. The smoke rising above Souk Bouslim bears witness to battles fought on distant lands while reflecting upon a glass pane is an insurgent fighter carrying his weapon - a symbol of unyielding determination amidst chaos. Even nature itself becomes entwined with rebellion when rebel fighters walk through bushfires within territories they seek to liberate - flames mirroring their fiery spirit. From Crete's mountain fastnesses where Turkish troops were watched with vigilance by insurgents to Romanian peasants revolting against injustice captured vividly in Le Pelerin illustration; these struggles demonstrate that ordinary people can rise up against oppression when pushed too far. As we delve into history's pages adorned with lithographs depicting Donald Cargill or scenes from The Troubles in Crete.