Destruction Collection (#4)

Shattered Landscape, Cleve, 1939-45 (w/c on paper)
3087980 Shattered Landscape, Cleve, 1939-45 (w/c on paper) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

The order before everything!, 1892 (chromolitho)
2782550 The order before everything!, 1892 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The order before everything!, 1892)

Before Zero Hour, 1945 (oil on canvas)
CIV215816 Before Zero Hour, 1945 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); 38.8x57.3 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

Castor, 1927. Creator: Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs
Castor, 1927. Architectural fantasy - towards the right, we see a magnificent Romanesque church tower topped by a relatively stumpy gothic spire, rendered in fainter

Sections of the hull of H.M.S. Terpsichore, showing effect of the torpedo explosion at Chatham, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Sections of the hull of H.M.S. Terpsichore, showing effect of the torpedo explosion at Chatham, 1865. Official drawings...by Mr. P

Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: blowing-up of the Terpsichore by a 75-pounder, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: blowing-up of the Terpsichore by a 75-pounder, 1865. Preparations were now made for destroying the Terpsichore, 18-gun sailing-frigate

Effects of the late storm in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Effects of the late storm in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 1865....the mail-steamer Athens, belonging to the Union Steam Navigation Company...was destroyed by the great storm in Table Bay

The War in Denmark: the town of Sonderburg in ruins after the bombardment... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: the town of Sonderburg in ruins after the bombardment, 1864. Engraving...from a sketch taken by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist

Illustrations of the War in Denmark: the Düppel Windmill in ruins, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Denmark: the Duppel Windmill in ruins, 1864. Engraving...from a sketch by our Special Artist...[showing] the aspect of Duppel since the storm of war has swept over that

The War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts, 1864. We have engraved this week a sketch by one of our own countrymen

Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: the escarp of the Keep of Vido... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: the escarp of the Keep of Vido after the explosion on March 11, 1864

The Alabama destroying the Texan Star, or Martaban, in the Malacca Straits... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Alabama destroying the Texan Star, or Martaban, in the Malacca Straits - the Kwan-Tung, Chinese war-steamer, in the distance, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Commander Allen Young, R.N

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625727 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625721 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Clipper ship Blackadder at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour)
7342206 Clipper ship Blackadder at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour) by Esposito, Gaetano (1858-1911) ; 38.4x54.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fleet with a ship on fire, 18th century (pen & ink drawing, grey wash)
7341813 Fleet with a ship on fire, 18th century (pen & ink drawing, grey wash) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 29x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans
7278129 Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans; Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans, digitally enhanced reproduction of original from 1880)

Image series Conquest of Mexico, Cortez burns the ships in August 1519, Liebig painting
7277891 Image series Conquest of Mexico, Cortez burns the ships in August 1519, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Image series Conquest of Mexico)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342604 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Iron Steamship Nemesis, War Junks in Anson's Bay January 7th 1841, 1843 (aquatint)
7342215 Iron Steamship Nemesis, War Junks in Anson's Bay January 7th 1841, 1843 (aquatint) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); 41.6x60.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by Columbine, Fury and Phlegethon, Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849
7342176 Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by Columbine, Fury and Phlegethon, Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849, 1849 (coloured lithograph) by Cree

Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass)
8711203 Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

Firefighters battling a blaze
5307813 Firefighters battling a blaze.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting firefighters battling a blaze in Oxford Street, London. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337634 The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 62.4x75.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

HMS Edinburgh on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas)
7337796 HMS Edinburgh on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); 52x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour)
7341572 Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 34x46.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London
5309997 Fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London)

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship Amazon on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship Amazon on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852. 104 of the 162 persons on board lost

Illustration depicting the aftermath of an explosion in Rue des Bons Enfants, Paris, 1892 (engraving)
5616307 Illustration depicting the aftermath of an explosion in Rue des Bons Enfants, Paris, 1892 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

rebellion of the Alsatian and lorraine conscripts is an engraving by F. Meaulle representing the conscripts go with
XEE4158868 rebellion of the Alsatian and lorraine conscripts is an engraving by F. Meaulle representing the conscripts go with reluctantly to Germany

Thiepval, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404026 Thiepval, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

A rose garden, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404021 A rose garden, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Town Hall of Peronne, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404027 The Town Hall of Peronne, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85105 The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

The Destruction of the Spanish "Battering Ships" by the British at Gibraltar (litho)
8631064 The Destruction of the Spanish "Battering Ships" by the British at Gibraltar (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arras, Le Beffroi et l'Hotel de Ville au 15 Decembre 1915 (b/w photo)
8639855 Arras, Le Beffroi et l'Hotel de Ville au 15 Decembre 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras)

Arras, Interieur de l'Eglise Saint-Gery, Bombardement des 30 Octobre 1914 et 26 Janvier 1916 (b/w photo)
8639844 Arras, Interieur de l'Eglise Saint-Gery, Bombardement des 30 Octobre 1914 et 26 Janvier 1916 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras)

East Coast Air Raid, 19th January 1915, Bentinck Street, Kings Lynn (b/w photo)
8641703 East Coast Air Raid, 19th January 1915, Bentinck Street, Kings Lynn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Coast Air Raid)

Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)
8655502 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, 70)

Destruction of Sidon by Esarhaddon (litho)
8660866 Destruction of Sidon by Esarhaddon (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Sidon by Esarhaddon)

Downfall of Carthage (engraving)
8635730 Downfall of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downfall of Carthage, Third Punic War, 146 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655621 Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sander demolishes the walls of Athens (engraving)
8664106 Sander demolishes the walls of Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sander demolishes the walls of Athens)

The Destruction of the Spanish Fleet outside Santiago Harbour (colour litho)
8661465 The Destruction of the Spanish Fleet outside Santiago Harbour (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Destruction: A Haunting Reminder of the Ravages of War" The Holland House library, once a sanctuary for knowledge and culture, reduced to rubble after a devastating air raid in BB83_04456. Amidst the chaos and destruction at New Cross, a woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea, symbolizing resilience amidst the ruins left by merciless air raids. Tinsley cooling towers stand as towering remnants of an industrial landscape scarred by bombings during wartime Sheffield, serving as haunting reminders of the destructive power unleashed upon innocent lives. A propaganda poster for the RAF captures both the heroism and devastation that war brings - showcasing their might while acknowledging the destruction it leaves behind. The City of London in 1945 bears witness to its own rebirth from ashes; buildings shattered but spirits unbroken, as hope rises amidst scenes of desolation. HMS Iron Duke witnessed firsthand the Great Fire of Smyrna in 1922 - an inferno that consumed an entire cityscape and forever etched into history as one of humanity's darkest moments. EVNT2A-00183 portrays an eerie aftermath where streets are lined with debris and broken structures serve as grim reminders that even mighty cities can crumble under relentless bombardment. St Thomas Hospital stands battered yet defiant after being targeted by enemy bombs - a testament to unwavering dedication towards healing amidst chaos and destruction. The Bouncing Bomb represents mankind's ingenuity turned weapon - capable not only inflicting widespread destruction but also altering warfare strategies forevermore through innovative engineering feats. Bruegel's "Triumph of Death" painting serves as a chilling reminder that destruction is not limited to wars alone; it lurks even within art itself, depicting mortality's triumph over life's fragility with vivid strokes on canvas.