Ravaged Collection

ALARIC I KING OF THE GOTHS Elected king of the Visigoths 395AD. Invaded and ravaged Italy in 401AD. Died in battle withdrawing in 410AD

RESPECTS DEAD PHARAOH
A courtier pays his respects to the dead Pharaoh, enclosed in his magnificent tomb, not yet pillaged, ravaged, vandalised and looted. Date: 1325 BC

We Are Making a New World, Frontispiece from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front
STC255942 We Are Making a New World, Frontispiece from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

Sunrise, Inverness Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash
STC255950 Sunrise, Inverness Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

Meadow with Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash
STC255951 Meadow with Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

The Como International Exhibition Destroyed By Fire, The Fire On The Main Facade (litho)
2798194 The Como International Exhibition Destroyed By Fire, The Fire On The Main Facade (litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West (b / w photo)
3092327 Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West)

Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Poppy field and grave of unknown soldier
Wild flowers, including numerous poppies, growing over a ravaged battlefield in France with a solitary wooden cross marking the grave of an unknown soldier. The picture, by Captain E. H

Caricature Head Study of an Old Man, c. 1500-05 (red chalk on paper)
XKH179072 Caricature Head Study of an Old Man, c.1500-05 (red chalk on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 9.8x8.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Plague, Jan Luyken, Christoph Weigel, 1695 - 1705

Scene on the British Lines of Communication
Sunshine and dust near Neuville St. Vst on the Western Front during World War One. The battle ravaged and dusty road has a solitary truck driving in the distance

Frenchwoman 1570
Though her country is being ravaged by the Religious Wars, this lady is more concerned with her fine gown with its high ruff; possibly this is her wedding dress ?

Concepts / Peace
The Angel of Peace flies over the ravaged lands

burnt out forest near Fairbanks Alaska. The summer 0f 2004 was hot and dry leading to unprecedented forest fires which
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burnt out forest near Fairbanks Alaska. The summer 0f 2004 was hot and dry leading to unprecedented forest fires which
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Smoke hangs over burnt out forest near Fairbanks Alaska. The summer 0f 2004 was hot
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Great Storm of 1703
The Great Storm of 1703 which ravaged the south of England and caused great loss of life, particularly at sea

Nero and Rome Fire - 3
For 9 days Rome is ravaged by fire. Though Nero is not in Rome at the time, rumours accuse him of starting the fire and playing the cithara while it rages

Nero and Rome Fire - 2
Rome is ravaged by fire for 9 days. Though Nero is not in Rome at the time, rumours accuse him of starting the fire and playing the cithara while it rages

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"Ravaged: A Journey Through Time and Destruction" Step into the haunting world of "Ravaged, " where history's scars are etched deep within the fabric of our past. From Alaric I paying respects to a fallen pharaoh, to the poppy fields that now blanket the graves of unknown soldiers, this collection captures moments of devastation and resilience. In an evocative etching from 1880-90, we witness tracks left behind by armies as they trampled through landscapes forever changed. The aftermath of war is vividly portrayed in an autochrome image showcasing a colossal crater formed by British soldiers igniting mines beneath German positions at Mesen in 1917. Paul Nash's poignant artwork from "British Artists at the Front" reveals both hope and despair on the Western Front. The frontispiece titled "We Are Making a New World" encapsulates humanity's unwavering spirit amidst destruction. As dawn breaks over Inverness Copse or illuminates meadows with copse, Nash masterfully conveys nature's juxtaposition against man-made devastation. Not all ravages are born out of conflict; sometimes fire leaves its indelible mark. Witnessing the destruction caused by flames at The Como International Exhibition reminds us that beauty can be fragile and fleeting. Amidst these scenes of desolation, there are glimpses of human connection and perseverance. Australian soldiers walking along duckboard tracks near Zonnebeke symbolize camaraderie amidst chaos while members of a field artillery brigade pass resolutely forward. Finally, we find solace in Lourensford Homestead's black-and-white photograph—a reminder that even amid ruins, life endures—offering hope for renewal amidst ravaged landscapes. Through these images capturing moments frozen in time, "Ravaged" invites contemplation on how humanity navigates adversity—paying homage to those who came before us while inspiring reflection on the resilience of the human spirit.