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"Captains of Military History: From Stonewall Jackson to General Grant

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Osip Fed'kowicz (Osip Jurij Fedkovic), 1899 (charcoal)

Osip Fed'kowicz (Osip Jurij Fedkovic), 1899 (charcoal)
8915093 Osip Fed'kowicz (Osip Jurij Fedkovic), 1899 (charcoal) by Hecht, Wilhelm (1843-1920); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph)

Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph)
8915333 Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph) by Mayerhofer, Theodor (1855-1941); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Count Moltke)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)

The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)
5999006 The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, with scenes from his battles drawn on his face and hat (litho)

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, with scenes from his battles drawn on his face and hat (litho)
5999690 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, with scenes from his battles drawn on his face and hat (litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Count Radetzky field marshal, 1930 (lithograph)

Count Radetzky field marshal, 1930 (lithograph)
8915415 Count Radetzky field marshal, 1930 (lithograph) by Mayerhofer, Theodor (1855-1941); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Count Radetzky field marshal)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Philipp, 1615 (copper engraving)

Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Philipp, 1615 (copper engraving)
8914619 Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Philipp, 1615 (copper engraving) by Clerck, Nicolas de (fl.1614-25); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Philipp)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin

Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin
3520992 Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin, ; (add.info.: Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin, general admiral (1695)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho)

Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho)
2774016 Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation and Victory to the Boers)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Lewis Guenther, 1615 (copper engraving)

Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Lewis Guenther, 1615 (copper engraving)
8914616 Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Lewis Guenther, 1615 (copper engraving) by Clerck, Nicolas de (fl.1614-25); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Lewis Guenther)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)

Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)
8915380 Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving) by Thiriat, Henri (1866-97); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dupuy de Lome)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Margrave of Baden-Baden Ludwig Wilhelm, 1930 (copper engraving)

Margrave of Baden-Baden Ludwig Wilhelm, 1930 (copper engraving)
8915506 Margrave of Baden-Baden Ludwig Wilhelm, 1930 (copper engraving) by Kilian, Philipp (1628-93); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Ludwig Wilhelm)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Regimental proprietor of the Austro-Hungarian army 1888 (photoengraving)

Regimental proprietor of the Austro-Hungarian army 1888 (photoengraving)
8915777 Regimental proprietor of the Austro-Hungarian army 1888 (photoengraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Franz count Conrad von Hoetzendorf, 1915 (painting)

Franz count Conrad von Hoetzendorf, 1915 (painting)
8915198 Franz count Conrad von Hoetzendorf, 1915 (painting) by Torggler, Hermann (1878-1939); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Conrad von Hoetzendorf, Franz count)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915

Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533878 Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Tome de Sousa, seated, 1503-1579)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Count of Nassau-Siegen Adolf, 1615 (copper engraving)

Count of Nassau-Siegen Adolf, 1615 (copper engraving)
8914618 Count of Nassau-Siegen Adolf, 1615 (copper engraving) by Clerck, Nicolas de (fl.1614-25); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Adolf, Count of Nassau-Siegen)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Moritz Michael and Kriehuber Daffinger, 1930 (paint)

Moritz Michael and Kriehuber Daffinger, 1930 (paint)
8915823 Moritz Michael and Kriehuber Daffinger, 1930 (paint) by Daffinger, Moritz Michael (1790-1849); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Daffinger)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)

Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)
8915297 Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving) by Doby, Eugen (1834-1907); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Tegetthoff, Wilhelm von)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric)

The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879768 The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric) by Schnetz, Jean Victor (1787-1870); 50x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Victor Schnetz In 1809)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres

Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473269 Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, c.1476 - 1528)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Jean Baptiste Kleber in Saint Jean d'Acre, 19th century (drawing)

Jean Baptiste Kleber in Saint Jean d'Acre, 19th century (drawing)
1759077 Jean Baptiste Kleber in Saint Jean d'Acre, 19th century (drawing); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800) GeneralBonaparte's Egyptian army commander (1798-1799)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Portrait of Omar Pasha

Portrait of Omar Pasha
863565 Portrait of Omar Pasha; (add.info.: Omar Pasha ( born Michael Latas 1806-1871) Croatian-born Ottoman general. Commanded the Turkish forces during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Omar Pasha with soldiers

Omar Pasha with soldiers
863564 Omar Pasha with soldiers; (add.info.: Omar Pasha (born Michael Latas, 1806-1871) Croatian-born Ottoman general. Commanded the Turkish forces during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa

Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa
3521870 Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa; (add.info.: Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa (1716-1795) a Spanish general, explorer, author, astronomer

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Lt. General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales, 1845 - 1896

Lt. General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales, 1845 - 1896. Second-in-command of the Cuban Army of
UIG5419733 Lt. General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales, 1845 - 1896. Second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence, 1895-1898

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Colonel Ahmed Orabi or Ahmed Urabi, 1841- 1911

Colonel Ahmed Orabi or Ahmed Urabi, 1841- 1911
955268 Colonel Ahmed Orabi or Ahmed Urabi, 1841- 1911.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aka Arabi, Pasha, Orabi, Pasha and Ahmed-Pasha Orabi el-Masri. Egyptian army general and nationalist)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), 1855-56 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), 1855-56 (oil on canvas)
7337837 Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), 1855-56 (oil on canvas) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127.5x102 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Toussaint Louverture

Toussaint Louverture
3586036 Toussaint Louverture; (add.info.: Portrait of Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803) leader of the Haitian Revolution. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)

Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)
7337956 Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas) by Trampon, P. (18th century); 126x102.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: P)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), 1820 (oil on canvas)

Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), 1820 (oil on canvas)
7337866 Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), 1820 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 241.3x147.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Alexander Sarcophagus showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great

Alexander Sarcophagus showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC (sculpture)
532923 Alexander Sarcophagus showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC (sculpture); (add.info.: Mounted figure is the general Hephaeistion)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Nelson in conflict with a Spanish launch, July 1797, 1806 (oil on canvas)

Nelson in conflict with a Spanish launch, July 1797, 1806 (oil on canvas)
7337999 Nelson in conflict with a Spanish launch, July 1797, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 86.5x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: John Walter Roberts (1792-1845), 1812-25 (oil on canvas)

John Walter Roberts (1792-1845), 1812-25 (oil on canvas)
7337937 John Walter Roberts (1792-1845), 1812-25 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859) (attr.to); 76x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792

General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792. British General and playwright
3052876 General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792. British General and playwright. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after H Warren; Private Collection

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)

Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)
863493 Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809); (add.info.: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809) one of Napoleon's generals. Won the battle of Montebello (1800)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: The Sala dei Fasti Farnesiani (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese)

The Sala dei Fasti Farnesiani (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese) detail of the frescoed trompe l'oeil wall
BEN107153 The Sala dei Fasti Farnesiani (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese) detail of the frescoed trompe l'oeil wall decoration by Francesco Salviati and Taddeo Zuccari (1529-1566)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)

Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)
536858 Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving); (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: French Revolution : Fete de la Federation at the Champ de Mars in Paris

French Revolution : Fete de la Federation at the Champ de Mars in Paris, 14 July 1790 : LaFayette taking oath
1760465 French Revolution : Fete de la Federation at the Champ de Mars in Paris, 14 July 1790 : LaFayette taking oath, engraving; (add.info.: French Revolution)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777

American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777
536749 American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777; (add.info.: American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: General Tom Thumb, 1855

General Tom Thumb, 1855
1576007 General Tom Thumb, 1855; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838 - July 15)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin K.H.C. c.1847 (photo)

Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin K.H.C. c.1847 (photo)
7295260 Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin K.H.C. c.1847 (photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An experienced explorer)

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Admiral John Byng (1704-1757), 1749 (oil on canvas)

Admiral John Byng (1704-1757), 1749 (oil on canvas)
7337854 Admiral John Byng (1704-1757), 1749 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, 1794 - 1876

Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, 1794 - 1876
UIG5419624 Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, 1794 - 1876, aka Santa Anna or Lopez de Santa Anna and sometimes called "the Napoleon of the West"

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)
528158 Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the Battle of New Orleans 8 January 1815, mounted on white horse

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General

Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General Jean-Charles Pichegru
542587 Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General Jean-Charles Pichegru (1761-1804) in January 1795. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas)

Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas)
7295323 Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Military Collection: The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, 1799

The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, 1799
3480798 The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, 1799; (add.info.: The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First)



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"Captains of Military History: From Stonewall Jackson to General Grant, the Legends and Leaders" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of military captains who shaped history. Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, a revered figure from The History of Our Country (published 1905), stands tall with his unwavering determination etched on his litho portrait. His strategic brilliance echoes through the ages. The Romans' might was nearly shattered by Julius Civilis' army until treachery struck through a Batavian soldier, depicted vividly in an oil-on-panel masterpiece from 1600-13. This betrayal reminds us that even the strongest forces can be vulnerable to internal strife. Philip Henry Sheridan's wood engraving featured in The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (published 1884) showcases this valiant captain's indomitable spirit amidst adversity. His unwavering dedication to duty inspires generations to come. Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro emerges from an engraving found within The History of Our Country (published 1905). As a controversial figure, he embodies both heroism and controversy—a reminder that leaders are complex beings whose actions shape destinies. Marshal Grouchy's engraved portrayal at the Battle of Waterloo in 1873 transports us to a pivotal moment where decisions could alter history forever. In this image, we witness how one captain's choices can sway the tides of fate. Ambrose Powell Hill Jr. , immortalized through lithography in The History of Our Country (published 1905), exemplifies bravery and resilience amid chaos. His legacy serves as a testament to those who lead fearlessly on tumultuous battlefields. General Grant's rain-soaked reconnaissance mission before the battle at Belmont, Missouri (1861), captured brilliantly within another lithograph from The History of Our Country (published 1905), reveals the grit and determination of a captain who stops at nothing to secure victory.