Swords Collection (page 6)

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Êpée, between c1683 and c1688
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, between circa 1683 and circa 1688

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité, en Habit d'Épée, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite, en Habit d'Epee, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite, 1687

Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Colonel Alexander Smith served in the Morgan Volunteers, a Baltimore-based company of the organized militia of the state of Maryland during

Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. In accordance with a vote of a Court of Common Council held some time ago the Freedom of the City of

Brigand, 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Brigand, 1833

The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchands Polonois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marchands Polonois, c1797

Costume Plate (Arménien), Late 18th to early 19th century. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costume Plate (Armenien), Late 18th to early 19th century

The Defeat of Michihide by the Old Retainers, 1864. Creator: Yoshitsuya
The Defeat of Michihide by the Old Retainers, 1864. Series: Fifty-four Tales of the Gourd Group, number 34

Omatsu at Kasamatsu Pass (image 1 of 2), c1850. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Omatsu at Kasamatsu Pass (image 1 of 2), c1850

Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s

Umeo Maru and Sakura Maru, mid 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Umeo Maru and Sakura Maru, mid 19th century

Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791

Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859

Kikuchi Takemitsu Standing by Cherry Tree, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kikuchi Takemitsu Standing by Cherry Tree, 1878. Series: A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Kato Kazuenokami Kiyomasa Kneeling by a Banner, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kato Kazuenokami Kiyomasa Kneeling by a Banner, 1878. Series: A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862

Finished Drawing of a Warrior, c1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Finished Drawing of a Warrior, c1878

Senzaki Yagoro, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Senzaki Yagoro, 1868. Series: Portraits of True Loyalty and Righteous Hearts

Geki Magohachi in Smoke and Rifle Fire, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Geki Magohachi in Smoke and Rifle Fire, 1868. Series: One Hundred Warriors in Battle Selected by Yoshitoshi

Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Manuscript, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Manuscript, Late 18th century

Françoise Ravel as Roloff, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Roloff, 1855-1859

Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1654) (image 2 of 2), between c1760 and c1765. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1654) (image 2 of 2), between c1760 and c1765

Lady Kido Suikoin, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lady Kido Suikoin, 1887. Series: Lives of Modern People

The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888. Series: Lives of Modern People

The Hindu Goddess Durga, Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Goddess Durga, Late 17th century

Wild Boar Hunt, c1675. Creator: Unknown
Wild Boar Hunt, c1675. Two princely figures on horseback powerfully charge at a wild boar, simultaneously plunging their weapons into its side just in time to save their companion

Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775

Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th cent. Creator: Unknown
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th century. This triptych (three-paneled icon) is distinguished by its somber colours, linear patterns

Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. a.a.: Limbing Spear (of Penaga-wood) and Spear-head sheath; b.b.: Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs; c.: Lading, for cutting wood

Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845

The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Stanislaus I Leszczynski, 1677-1766, King of Poland, c1710s. Creator: David von Krafft
Stanislaus I Leszczynski, 1677-1766, King of Poland, c1710s

Sidh Sen (Reigned 1684-1727), Mid-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Sidh Sen (Reigned 1684-1727), Mid-18th century

Kali Conquers Raktabija, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Kali Conquers Raktabija, 1775-1800. Devi, the Great Goddess of the Hindu traditions, embodies power and energy ("shakti"), using her strength to defeat demons

The Prince of Wales receiving the survivors of the Defence of Lucknow...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales receiving the survivors of the Defence of Lucknow, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. In order to give more effect to the ceremony of laying the stone

Standing man, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Standing man, c17th century

Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso).. c1850. Creator: Unknown
Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas) (image 2 of 2), c1850

Priests and winged figure, mid 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Priests and winged figure, mid 14th century. Illustration in "Le Roman de la Rose" (The Romance of the Rose), a medieval poem in Old French

Portrait of a Nobleman, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Nobleman, mid 19th century

The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560. Creator: Unknown
The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560

The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory, Governor of Ceylon, in the Hall of the Old Kandyan Kings, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. An avatar of the god Vishnu, Rama's story is told in the "Ramayana, " a tale of kingship, morality, and devotion

The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso)... early 18th century Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso); Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century

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"Swords: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Valor" From the iconic battle cries of "Scotland for Ever" to the heroic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. Whether it was The Light Dragoons from 1790 to 1992 or the gallant warriors donning Ancient Roman costumes, these blades were more than mere weapons – they represented honor and courage. The Staffordshire Regiment, known for their unwavering loyalty, carried swords that embodied their indomitable spirit. And in Down to the Dregs, an artwork capturing life in 1880s England, we catch a glimpse of how they were an integral part of society's fabric. In Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicting The Battle of San Romano from c1438, we witness the sheer artistry behind wielding a sword amidst chaos. JMW Turner's painting titled The Angel Standing in the Sun showcases not only his mastery but also highlights how swords could be seen as divine instruments. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice reminds us that these blades held both power and danger. Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke of Wellington, exemplified this duality during his leadership from 1814-1815. Herbert Norris' portrayal of Boadicea portrays a Celtic Chieftainess with her sword raised high – symbolizing resistance against oppression. Even playing cards like Goodall & Son Ltd. 's King of Spades recognized the regality associated with these weapons. Lastly, John Pettie's artwork called The Vigil captures a moment frozen in time where soldiers stand guard with swords drawn – ready to defend what they hold dear. Through centuries and across cultures, they have remained steadfast symbols embodying strength and bravery. These timeless artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that sometimes it takes more than words alone to shape the course of history.