Looting Collection

Plundering a plantation during Shermans March to the Sea
Shermans troops foraging on a Georgia plantation, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho)
STC311037 Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei at Kumasi during the 3rd Ashanti War, 1896 (c). Carved dark wood, unpolished

Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week

Belfast riots, July 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast from 20th to 23rd July 1920. 18 people were killed, and 200 wounded during the disturbances

Morgan sacks Panama
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan (1635-1688) and his English buccaneers sack the Spanish city of Panama, looting immense wealth and returning to Jamaica a hero

Looting Secret Whiskey
In America, crowds loot a secret whiskey store of confiscated liquor

Romans Pillage Athens
Athens is pillaged by Sullas invading Romans

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339230 The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 46x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print)
7339218 Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 15.5x11.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print)
7339234 The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24.4x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339198 A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

The Looting of Peking by the Rebel Li (litho)
8661040 The Looting of Peking by the Rebel Li (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looting of Peking by the Rebel Li)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German
LUX4739345 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German looting France, 1914, cartoonist: Piflou, 'Sidi Prusco! Turco Bono

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier arresting the German thief coming to plunder France
LUX4739330 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier arresting the German thief coming to plunder France, titled: 'What do you say history

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397335 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397334 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

The looting of Mechelen
3330081 The looting of Mechelen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the looting of Mechelen by the Spaniards. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sac de Rome on 6 May 1527, work of Spanish and Italian troops, as well as of lansquenets in the service of Emperor
ELD4945111 Sac de Rome on 6 May 1527, work of Spanish and Italian troops, as well as of lansquenets in the service of Emperor Charles V

Medieval times: church looters bringing their booty Engraving from "History-Populaire-de-France" by Lahure
ELD4906580 Medieval times: church looters bringing their booty Engraving from "History-Populaire-de-France" by Lahure

Triumphal Cortege of the Ark of the Covenant, Arch of Titus, Foro Romano, Rome, 1st century (marble)
DEX5040702 Triumphal Cortege of the Ark of the Covenant, Arch of Titus, Foro Romano, Rome, 1st century (marble); Forum, Rome

Iconoclastic Fury, Bildersturm, iconoclastic, outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in
ELD4931211 Iconoclastic Fury, Bildersturm, iconoclastic, outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in the 16th century

British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures
FLO4974651 British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures. As desrcibed by Sir William Hamilton

Secession War (1861-1865): Confederate cavalry ransacked New Windsor, Maryland. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4830006 Secession War (1861-1865): Confederate cavalry ransacked New Windsor, Maryland. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Secession War (1861-1865)

American Navy: John Paul Jones (1747-1792) heros of the American War of Independence
NWI4932807 American Navy: John Paul Jones (1747-1792) heros of the American War of Independence and the crew of the Ranger raided the castle of the Count of Selkirk in the United States

Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print)
7339227 Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing William II on him everything the Germans took during their invasion
LUX4739840 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing William II on him everything the Germans took during their invasion, champagne, pendulum, lace

Lieut. Turner & boats crew of the ship 'Tea', made prisoners by the Ladrone Pirates, c.1800 (coloured aquatint)
7341674 Lieut. Turner & boats crew of the ship 'Tea', made prisoners by the Ladrone Pirates, c.1800 (coloured aquatint) by Unknown Artist

Gordon Riots in 1780: looting of Catholic houses during anti-Catholic riots in June 1780 London, England
ELD4907582 Gordon Riots in 1780: looting of Catholic houses during anti-Catholic riots in June 1780 London, England. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horde of bandits and robbers known as Mauais-Garcons" (French gangs and hordes of bandits known as the "bad)
ELD4907378 Horde of bandits and robbers known as Mauais-Garcons" (French gangs and hordes of bandits known as the "bad boys" devastating and plundering Paris)

First World War: France, Comedy patriotic map showing the German soldier leaving the clocks
LUX4737553 First World War: France, Comedy patriotic map showing the German soldier leaving the clocks and candlesticks flying to pick up a buche

During the wars if there was a shortage of money to pay the Mercenaries and lansquenets (engraving)
5942739 During the wars if there was a shortage of money to pay the Mercenaries and lansquenets (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The retreat of the pirates (print)
7339243 The retreat of the pirates (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 27.1x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C)

Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the 'Mellish'
7339236 Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the 'Mellish'. Jones attacked by the coast-guard, while landing a cargo of contraband goods

History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print)
7295354 History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Second Crusade of Pastoureaux, 1320: looting of churches and opening of prisons by fanatics
ELD4927101 Second Crusade of Pastoureaux, 1320: looting of churches and opening of prisons by fanatics. Epinal picture 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285713 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Title page with vignette of Demeter goddess of agriculture with scythe amid statuary in a park
FLO4616286 Title page with vignette of Demeter goddess of agriculture with scythe amid statuary in a park. Engraving by Pillement finished by Nee after a painting by Percier

An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339187 An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 58.4x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 390 BC, 18th (oil on canvas)
JEB4901567 Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 390 BC, 18th (oil on canvas); 43x65 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Roman Antiquite: the bag of Rome of 390 BC as a result of the victory of the Gauls Senons led by Brennus over the Roman
ELD4961616 Roman Antiquite: the bag of Rome of 390 BC as a result of the victory of the Gauls Senons led by Brennus over the Roman troops in the Battle of the Allia

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796
FLO4608599 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397341 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

Discovery and Conquest of America, the capture of the Caribbean chief Caonabo on the island of San Domingo by
IND113059 Discovery and Conquest of America, the capture of the Caribbean chief Caonabo on the island of San Domingo by the Spanish

"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Creator: W Thomas. "After the Battle", by P
"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'A battle has raged in and around a Flemish village; the English have been victorious

Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving)
ELD4843734 Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving); (add.info.: Sack of Rome (390 BC): In front of the resistance of the Romans

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"Looting: A Historical Tale of Plunder and Chaos" Plundering a plantation during Sherman's March to the Sea: Witness the ruthless aftermath of General William T. Sherman's infamous campaign as Confederate soldiers seize the opportunity to loot and pillage plantations, leaving devastation in their wake. Belfast riots, August 1920: Amidst the turmoil of sectarian violence, witness the heartbreaking scenes as rioters take advantage of chaos to engage in looting, further deepening divisions within this troubled city. July 1920: Explore the dark side of history as looters exploit civil unrest for personal gain during another wave of violent clashes that engulfed Belfast in flames. Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei: Uncover a tale shrouded in mystery and cultural significance as an ancient symbol is stolen from its rightful place, robbing a nation of its heritage amidst colonial upheaval. Morgan sacks Panama: Step into an era where power knows no bounds as notorious pirate Henry Morgan leads his crew on a daring raid through Panama, leaving nothing but destruction and plundered riches behind. NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS, 1863. Delve into America's turbulent past when anger boiled over during draft riots; witness desperate mobs resorting to looting iconic establishments like Brooks Brothers clothing store amid social unrest. Looting Secret Whiskey: Embark on a journey back to Prohibition-era America when clandestine operations sought out hidden stashes of illegal liquor; discover tales filled with danger and adventure amidst speakeasies and secret deals. Romans Pillage Athens: Travel back centuries ago to witness one empire's conquest leading to another civilization's downfall; experience firsthand how Rome ruthlessly sacked Athens' treasures during times of war. CIVIL WAR: MOSBYs RANGERS. Venture into treacherous territory as Confederate guerrilla fighters, led by the legendary John S.