Lull Collection

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543060 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info)

F. 44. II Calm, from the Liber Studiorum, 1812 (etching)
FIT90238 F.44.II Calm, from the Liber Studiorum, 1812 (etching) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 21.4x30.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Bulgarian soldiers performing a dance to entertain their comrades during an armistice in the First Balkan War
2779886 Bulgarian soldiers performing a dance to entertain their comrades during an armistice in the First Balkan War (colour litho) by French School

In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795909 In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War)

Christmas Truce Memorial, Peace Village, Messines
The memorial carries the words A Lull in the Hate and refers to the football match played between the Germans and the British at Christmas 1914

The Lull before the Storm, Dal Lake (colour litho)
5204911 The Lull before the Storm, Dal Lake (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lull before the Storm, Dal Lake)

Llull, Ramon (1233 / 1235-1315 / 1316). Majorcan writer and phi
Llull, Ramon (1233/1235-1315/1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Engraving of Arbor Scientiae (Tree of Science) published in Leiden in 1635

Evolution of the horse: Diagram of 7 stages in development of hind and forelimbs from 1, 1A Eohippus: 2, 2A Orohippus: 3, 3A Mesohippus, : 4, 4A Hypohippus: 5, 5A Merychippus: 6, 6A Hipparion: 7

French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers
Photograph: French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers in a wood, during a lull behind the firing line ?somewhere? in the Somme region. Shows three French and four British officers

Llull, Ramon (1233 / 1235-1315 / 1316). Majorcan writer and phi
Llull, Ramon (1233/1235-1315/1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Colored engraving of Arbor Scientiae published in Barcelona in 1505. Episcopal Public Library. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

The Growth of Democracy, by Bairnsfather
The Growth of Democracy Colonel Sir Valtravers Plantagenet gladly accepts a light, during a slight lull in a barrage, from a private in the Benin Rifles

Cartoon, One For Papa, WW1
Cartoon, One For Papa, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, during a lull in the fighting during the First World War

WORLD WAR I: RELAXATION. British troops taking a break after a battle victory along the Hindenburg Line on the Western Front during World War I. Photograph, 1916-1918

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN TRENCH. German troops relaxing in a trench during a lull in fighting during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

Mending Saddles
circa 1901: British soldiers make good cavalry equipment during a lull in the South African campaign during the second Boer War. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

World War I: German soldiers reading, writing and smoking in the trenches during a lull in hostilities

Shooting Match between Rival Trenches 1914
An Anglo-German Bisley at the front. A Shooting test between British soldiers in their trench and German troops in the trench opposite

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers recreation
Native soldiers playing at warry during a lull in hostilities. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

British trenches at the front
A quiet morning in the British trenches showing officers during a lull in firing. Trench warfare defined World War I

Anne and Mazarin
During a (temporary) lull in fighting between the royalist forces and the Frondeurs, the regent, Anne d Autriche, and her unpopulaar minister Mazarin return to Paris

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In the midst of chaos and conflict, there are moments when a profound stillness descends upon the battlefield. These lulls, brief respites from the horrors of war, offer glimpses of humanity's resilience and capacity for connection. One such lull occurred during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-1871, specifically during the Siege of Paris. As cannons fell silent and soldiers caught their breath, hope flickered amidst despair. Meanwhile, J. M. W. Turner's etching "F. 44. II Calm" captures this fleeting tranquility with its serene depiction of nature. Similarly, Bulgarian soldiers found solace in dance during an armistice in the First Balkan War. Their lively performance not only entertained comrades but also served as a reminder that even amid destruction, joy can be found. The Russo-Japanese War witnessed another momentary pause as troops settled into trenches before Mukden. In these temporary shelters filled with uncertainty and tension, soldiers sought solace through camaraderie and shared experiences. Perhaps one of history's most remarkable instances of unity amidst warfare was the Christmas Truce Memorial at Peace Village in Messines. Here lies a testament to human compassion as enemies laid down their weapons to celebrate together on that sacred day. Nature too offers respite from turmoil; Dal Lake's tranquil beauty depicted in a color lithograph titled "The Lull before the Storm" provides solace to weary souls seeking peace amid turbulent times. Beyond battlefields lie intellectual pursuits like those pursued by Ramon Llull - a Majorcan writer and philosopher who lived between 1233/1235-1315/1316 - whose works continue to inspire generations long after his passing. Even within conflicts themselves exists room for connection: French officers sharing hasty meals with British counterparts exemplify how bonds can form across nationalities despite differences or animosity on larger scales.