Siege Of Acre Collection

Napoleon Bonaparte ordering his troops to storm the fortress of Acre. Egyptian Campaign, 1799
FLO4608539 Napoleon Bonaparte ordering his troops to storm the fortress of Acre. Egyptian Campaign, 1799. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a

Guillaume de Clermont defending the walls at the Siege of Acre, 1291. Artist: Papety, Dominique (1815-1849)
Guillaume de Clermont defending the walls at the Siege of Acre, 1291. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802 (colour litho)
5207758 French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802)

Kleber at the assault of Acre (colour litho)
725933 Kleber at the assault of Acre (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Example - Kleber at the assault of Acre)

Battle of Mount Tabor, Palestine, 17 February 1799 (engraving)
3638367 Battle of Mount Tabor, Palestine, 17 February 1799 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Mount Tabor, Palestine, 17 February 1799)

Richard watches the Stoners at Work at the Siege of Acre (colour litho)
971608 Richard watches the Stoners at Work at the Siege of Acre (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Sidney Smith, who with 300 British Sailors, defended the Breach of Acre, (1764-1840), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer

Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer, reinforced Ottoman defences

The Example. - Kleber at the Assault of Acre, 1799, (1896). General Kleber (1753-1800), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars

Defence of the breach at St Jean d Acre, May 8th 1799, 1815. Scene from Napoleons failed attempt to take the city of Acre from the Ottomans and British during his campaign in the Holy Land in 1799

St John d Acre, Palestine, 1825. Artist: Letitia Byrne
St John d Acre, Palestine, 1825. Showing the situation of the Tigre and Theseus during the siege, and the place where the breach was effected by Buonapartes troops

St. John of Acre, 1903 (colour engraving)
XCF286407 St. John of Acre, 1903 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: defended by the English under Sir Sydney Smith (1764-1840); ); English

SIEGE OF ACRE, 1799. British Commodore Sidney Smith at the Siege of Acre, 1799. Engraving

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"The Siege of Acre: Defending the Walls and Unforgettable Moments" In this captivating artwork by Dominique Papety, we are transported back to the intense Siege of Acre in 1291. Guillaume de Clermont stands valiantly atop the city walls, his unwavering determination evident as he defends against relentless attacks. The scene is brought to life with vibrant colors, showcasing the chaos and bravery that defined this historic event. Fast forward to a different era, during the French Revolutionary Wars in 1799. General Kleber leads his troops into battle at Acre, depicted vividly in a color lithograph. The assault on this strategic fortress was met with fierce resistance from both sides, resulting in a grueling struggle for control. The Battle of Mount Tabor on February 17th, 1799 is immortalized through an intricate engraving. This clash between forces took place amidst the picturesque landscapes of Palestine and left an indelible mark on history. Another striking image portrays King Richard the Lionheart observing Stoners hard at work during the Siege of Acre in 1191. This colorful lithograph captures not only Richard's watchful gaze but also highlights the arduous efforts made by those involved in capturing this crucial stronghold. Duke Leopold V of Austria's conquest of Acre is beautifully illustrated in an artwork from 1841. It showcases his triumph over adversity and solidifies his place among historical figures who shaped nations through their military prowess. However, not all moments within these sieges were honorable or noble; a haunting depiction from 1474-1475 shows King Richard ordering a massacre of Saracen prisoners during one such siege. This dark chapter serves as a reminder that war often brings out both heroism and cruelty within humanity. Sir Sidney Smith emerges as another key figure defending Acre's breach alongside British sailors during various conflicts spanning decades from1764-1840.