Strewn Collection

The Zulu war. Lord Chelmsfords retreat from Isandhlwana the
Lord Chelmsford surveying the damage after the Battle of Isandlwana. The battlefield strewn with corpses is in the foreground, Isandhlawana Hill is in the distance, as are the Zulu impi (warriors)

Arthur Weds Guinevere
The marriage of Arthur and Guinevere

Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s

LA Peste at Marseille
Scene showing the streets of Marseille strewn with plague victims, some being carted away in carts : drawing made on the spot in 1720

Villagers in Lancashire ceremoniously guiding a cart of rushes to church, 1843
3479563 Villagers in Lancashire ceremoniously guiding a cart of rushes to church, 1843; (add.info.: Villagers in Lancashire ceremoniously guiding a cart of rushes to church)

Rolla, 1878 (oil on canvas)
898502 Rolla, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); 175x220 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France; French, out of copyright

The Tavern
This painting depicts a tavern scene, where a maid is casually seated on a table, with one foot resting on a chair, enjoying a conversation with a man sat beside her

Long Range Bombardment of Dunkirk
This oil painting is based on sketches and notes from the artist, Ernest Procter, while serving in the Friends Ambulance Unit in WW1

The First Doll
A painting portraying a young girl, looking down at her first doll, with blushing cheeks, other toys are strewn across the floor. Date: circa 1917

The Virgin Of The Harbour
A portrait painting of a woman, wearing a red shirt, looking down intimately to her child, who is strewn on her lap, she is sat by the waters edge, on a harbour. Date: circa 1915

Religious Scene
This painting depicts a religious scene, where a man, likely Jesus, he strewn at the base of a cross at the top of a hill, aided by a man with his donkey

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Weapon
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Ww1 Wwi World War Wartime One First 1st Great
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VERDI/MASNADIERI FINALE
(The Robbers) The corpse-strewn finale of this somewhat unsuccessful opera based on Schiller's play Die Rauber Date: first performed 1847

Mother and Child, 1873 (oil on canvas)
2560291 Mother and Child, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 125x104 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Tale of a Dog (engraving)
1062425 Tale of a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tale of a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

WW1 - Whales mistaken for submarines
The bodies of hundreds of whales, sharks, and other large fish, mistaken for submarines in the zealous hunt for German raiders, now lie strewn along the Atlantic coast

The Favourite, (watercolour over pencil)
827232 The Favourite, (watercolour over pencil) by Garcia Mencia, Antonio (1852-1918); 68.4x48.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Favourite. Antonio Garcia Mencia (1852-1918)

Homage, 1881 (etching)
5864232 Homage, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 4 13/16 x 11 9/16 in

Roses, 1910 (oil on canvas)
CH402197 Roses, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 85.3x110.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosen; ); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Discarded Roses (oil on canvas)
CH375690 Discarded Roses (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Elegie, (oil on canvas)
827285 Elegie, (oil on canvas) by Richir, Herman (1866-1942); 137.4x108 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegie. Herman Richir (1866-1942). Oil on canvas

A typical scene in Tunis after it had fallen to the Allied Forces. On guard wreckage at El Aouina airfield. Circa 18th May 1943

The Wreckage of a Heinkel III, lies burned out and twisted at the edge of a salt lake near Alexandria. The enemy bomber was one of two shot down by the same D.F.C. Canadian pilot within 15 minutes

Air war at Libya. Two Italian aircraft destroyed at Gazala by the RAF. 3rd March 1941

R. A. F. Pilot makes night-fighting record over Calcutta. Three Japanese down in four
R.A.F. Pilot makes night-fighting record over Calcutta. Three Japanese down in four minutes. (Picture) Wrecked Japanese bomber. 12th March 1943

Destroyed German aircraft shot in Libya during Second World War. 14th January 1942

Western Desert, Libya. 23 December 1941. This is known as Graveyard of the Stukas, some of the German dive bomber aircraft destroyed by the Allied Air Forces

Damaged and destroyed German planes in the desert during the Second World War. 23rd November 1942

R. A. F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture
R.A.F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture) East of Chambois the road is completely blocked with wrecked enemy transport. Circa August 1944

Devastation In Boulogne. Devastated docks and warehouses in part of the harbour after intense bombing. 1940s

This picture shows wrecked highway bridge across the Seine at Mantes / Gassiccourt
This picture shows wrecked highway bridge across the Seine at Mantes/Gassiccourt north-west of Paris which was attacked by A.E.A.F. aircraft recently

Moorfields Hospital, City Road, completely flattened after air raid during World War II. 29th June 1944

Slaney Street off Steelhouse Lane in Birmingham, packed with debris after a heavy night of bombing, pictured Monday 28th October 1940

Child playing in alleyway at rear of Gordon Street and Elias Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, 29th June 1962

Empty deck chairs on a mid-summers day at St Jamess Park, London. 24th June 1970

The 18th century Council Room of Trinity House, Hull, Yorkshire, England, where the ancient custom of strewing rushes on the floor is still done for the Elder Brethren. Date: 18th century

Medicine - 17th century Quack Doctor
Here you may be cured ! - a 17th century quack stands beside his counter, strewn with wonderful potions and elixirs to cure all ailments Date: circa 1670

Coronation Paraphenalia
The Bishops of Gloucester, Ely and Chester carry ceremonial objects: the Patina, Bible and Chalice as they walk down a flower strewn aisle

DANTE / MALE SOULS / VIRIGL
Dante and Virgil walk among male souls in Purgatorio. Date: First published: 1307-21?

near Nasca, Peru. Skull with braided hair and skin, showing teeth badly worn down; Chauchilla cemetary

Debris following Llanelli railway strike riots, Wales
Newspapers strewn over the railway lines, with a train in the background wrecked by rioters during the railway strike, during which nine people were killed

Girl and boy lie on the floor surrounded by toys
Girl and boy lying on the floor surrounded by their toys, whilst reading a story book. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Crowd at the Derby / 1930
The crowd amuses itself in between races at the Derby. The ground is strewn with discarded betting slips. Date: 1930

The aftermath of fire at Sir Johns Frenchs home, Aldershot. Date: 1903

Christ child carries the passion equipment, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Picture No. 10890651
Noisy Pitta - on the leaf strewn floor of the woodland (Pitta versicolor) Date:

Granite rocks on a hillside. Photographed above the West Okement river, Dartmoor, UK, in January

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In a world strewn with historical events and cultural spectacles, the Zulu war stands as a testament to Lord Chelmsford's retreat from Isandhlwana. The Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, bears witness to both strife and resilience, while Arthur's union with Guinevere weaves together love and legend. Amidst the Grasmere Rush Festival, laughter echoes through the air as LA Peste unfolds its gripping tale in Marseille. As one strolls down Falls Road in Belfast once more, Tutankhamen-inspired head dresses catch the eye, bridging ancient Egypt with contemporary fashion. A stop at The Tavern reveals stories shared over pints of ale - tales of triumphs and sorrows that resonate across time. The long-range bombardment of Dunkirk reverberates through history books as an indomitable spirit emerges amidst chaos. In contrast to warfare lies the delicate innocence embodied by The First Doll - a cherished companion for generations past. Gazing upon The Virgin Of The Harbour brings solace amid tumultuous times; her serene presence offers hope amidst storms. And within religious scenes depicted on canvases or etched into stone walls lies a tapestry of faith that has guided countless souls throughout centuries. In this vast tapestry of life strewn with moments both grandiose and intimate, each thread tells its own story - weaving together our collective human experience.