Insurgents Collection

Riots in Paris (engraving)
1618204 Riots in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1849)

Polish Flag
After a provisional government has been announced by the insurgents, the national flag is introduced and carried into battle

Rebellion in Crete
The Cretans have another go at getting rid of their Turkish rulers : Turkish forces advance against the insurgents at Fort Paleocastro : this attempt fails like the others

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

Outbreak of the Brabant Revolution
6266321 Outbreak of the Brabant Revolution; (add.info.: Outbreak of the revolt in Brabant, Austrian Netherlands (modern day Belgium) against the Austrian authority of Emperor Joseph II in 1789

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

The Uprising in Macedonia, Corpses Of Rioters Dragged By The Turks Around The Villages... (colour litho)
2798698 The Uprising in Macedonia, Corpses Of Rioters Dragged By The Turks Around The Villages... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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

Convoy of captured Moroccan insurgents, 1897 (colour litho)
971963 Convoy of captured Moroccan insurgents, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy of captured Moroccan insurgents, 1897)

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

Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (coloured engraving)
XIR245141 Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Austrian Occupation of Bosnia (engraving)
1059876 The Austrian Occupation of Bosnia (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian Occupation of Bosnia)

Interview on the Thames between King Richard II and the Insurgents (coloured engraving)
3642507 Interview on the Thames between King Richard II and the Insurgents (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes at Buenos Ayres during the Revolution in Argentina (engraving)
1038306 Scenes at Buenos Ayres during the Revolution in Argentina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bombardment of Malaxa on 23 March, the International Fleet shelling the Insurgents in the Blockhouse (litho)
1036870 The Bombardment of Malaxa on 23 March, the International Fleet shelling the Insurgents in the Blockhouse (litho) by Wyllie

Insurgents from the Herzegovina (engraving)
1621468 Insurgents from the Herzegovina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insurgents from the Herzegovina)

The Civil War in Spain, the Harbour of Carthagena, now in the Possession of the Insurgents (engraving)
1048917 The Civil War in Spain, the Harbour of Carthagena, now in the Possession of the Insurgents (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

The Spanish-American War (litho)
1063606 The Spanish-American War (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

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

A woman warrior in Cuba (colour litho)
2779233 A woman warrior in Cuba (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman warrior in Cuba)

Spanish Dragoons sabring the Insurgents at Barcelona (engraving)
2772321 Spanish Dragoons sabring the Insurgents at Barcelona (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish Dragoons sabring the Insurgents at Barcelona)

The Spanish-American War: Cuban rebels (colour litho)
2818883 The Spanish-American War: Cuban rebels (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War: Cuban rebels. La guerre Hispano-Americaine)

The Convent of Arkadi, Crete, lately besieged by the Turks and blown up by the Insurgents (engraving)
1610867 The Convent of Arkadi, Crete, lately besieged by the Turks and blown up by the Insurgents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Convent of Arkadi)

The Rising in Sierra Leone, the Rebel Leader, Bai Bureh, in Jail (litho)
1606864 The Rising in Sierra Leone, the Rebel Leader, Bai Bureh, in Jail (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Sierra Leone)

The Graeco-Turkish War (litho)
1597413 The Graeco-Turkish War (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 May 1897)

Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (colour engraving)
CHT184933 Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (colour engraving) by Girardet, (18th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Cuban Insurrection, Engagement between Insurgents and Spanish Troops in the River Hondo (engraving)
2772175 The Cuban Insurrection, Engagement between Insurgents and Spanish Troops in the River Hondo (engraving) by English School

Riots in Paris (engraving)
1618205 Riots in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1849)

Fortifications at Cap-Haitien by Insurgents
Fortifications at the port city of Cap-Haitien, by the occupying insurgents for defence of the town. Several men guard the cannons set up at the top of the wall

The Insurrection in Crete, Fort Paleocastro, Turkish Forces advancing against the Insurgents (engraving)
1621809 The Insurrection in Crete, Fort Paleocastro, Turkish Forces advancing against the Insurgents (engraving) by English School

Insurrection at Union Port
The general district of insurrection at Union Port in San Salvador, organised by Barrios, with insurgents retreating.Men in the distance run from the shore and port town

The Insurrection in Herzegovina (engraving)
1623915 The Insurrection in Herzegovina (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Herzegovina)

The Philippine Trouble, the Damage to the Manila Railway (b / w photo)
1592506 The Philippine Trouble, the Damage to the Manila Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Philippine Trouble)

Santarem during 1846 civil war
The valley and heights of Santarem, on the River Tagus in Portugal, the refuse of Portuguese insurgents during the civil war of 1846. Date: 1846

Santarem, on the Tagus
View of the town of Santarem, Portugal, on the right bank of the Tagus. The town was evacuated and then occupied by Septembrists

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"Unleashing Chaos: The Unyielding Spirit Throughout History" From the fiery riots in Paris to the rebellious spirit of Poland, they have left an indelible mark on history. Engravings depict the tumultuous scenes of rebellion and resistance that shaped nations. In Crete, a flag waves proudly amidst a sea of turmoil as brave souls rise against oppression. Meanwhile, Germany in 1848 witnesses fierce battles erupting on Frankfurt's streets, echoing cries for freedom reverberating through time. The clash between Bulgarians and Greeks near Thessaloniki paints a grim picture - Bulgarian gangs massacred by Greek counterparts. Similarly, Macedonia bears witness to corpses dragged mercilessly by Turkish soldiers around villages; their uprising met with brutal force. Monseigneur Affre stands tall as an emblematic figure during these turbulent times. His presence immortalized in coloured engravings captures his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Even beyond borders, Moroccan insurgents find themselves captured in 1897; their struggle for independence halted momentarily but not extinguished. In France's Revolution era, Feraud's severed head at the Tribunal symbolizes both victory and sacrifice - a stark reminder of the price paid for change. Shooting from Place Vendome reveals yet another chapter etched into history books - a demonstration dispersed ruthlessly by authorities. Burn Smeeton's engraving freezes this moment forever while black-and-white photographs capture its haunting aftermath. Amidst chaos and conflict Archbishop Affre takes his place on barricades during 1848; his oil painting capturing bravery amidst adversity. These glimpses into insurgencies throughout time remind us that even when faced with overwhelming odds, there are those who refuse to be silenced or oppressed – they fight relentlessly for liberty and justice.