Expansionism Collection

Fort Fillmore, New Mexico, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fort Fillmore, New Mexico, 1854. View of...one of the garrisons first built by the United States Government on the Rio Grande del Norte...In the background are seen the great chains of the White

On the road to Trieste (colour litho)
2808592 On the road to Trieste (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the road to Trieste)

The Founding of the Colony of Saint-Christophe and Martinique around 1625-35
CHT164030 The Founding of the Colony of Saint-Christophe and Martinique around 1625-35 (coloured engraving) by Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-80) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The soldier Juan de Urbieta (d. 1553) taking prisoner the King Francis I of France at
CUL4930966 The soldier Juan de Urbieta (d. 1553) taking prisoner the King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia from February 24, 1525 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; Museo del Ejercito de Toledo

Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr
Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Pioneers in covered wagons pulled by oxen, travelling west to colonise the USA

Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923), French statesman, 1906
Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923), French statesman. Delcasse was an expansionist and very anti-German. Kaiser Wilhelm called him The most dangerous man for Germany in France

China (Manchukuo / Japan): South Manchuria Railway Company advertising poster, c. 1930
The South Manchuria Railway was built as a part of the Chinese Eastern Railway in 1898-1903 by Imperial Russia according to the Russian-Chinese convention and the Convention of Peking 1860

Japan: Advertising poster for the Shantung Railway Company. Nakayama Taiyodo, c. 1922
The Qingdao-Jinan Railway or Jiaoji Railway (simplified Chinese: ÞâµÁÄ" ÞÀ»; traditional Chinese: Þåáµ┐ƒÚÉÁÞÀ»; pinyin: Ji─üoji Ti─ølu)

Satirical Print, made by Nathaniel Parr, published by Edward Ryland, 1739 (engraving)
XJF867970 Satirical Print, made by Nathaniel Parr, published by Edward Ryland, 1739 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Queen of Hungary Stript, 1742 (etching)
XJF867805 The Queen of Hungary Stript, 1742 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3719); English, out of copyright

Poster by Burkhard Mangold
Poster by the Swiss artist, Burkhard Mangold: Der Wolf zieht um. Probably a comment on German expansionism

The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven Wee
Illustration showing the army of the Crown Prince of Prussia advancing at the Battle of Sadowa during the Seven Weeks War (or Austro-Prussian War) of 1866

Japan Takes over World
The Japanese Yellow Peril - a paranoid comment on Japans expansionism

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"Unveiling the Ambitions: A Journey through Expansionism" Exploring the depths of history, we witness the intricate tapestry unravel before our eyes. From captivating engravings to vivid lithographs, these glimpses into bygone eras reveal humanity's insatiable thirst for territorial growth and influence. In "The European Mourners, or the Emperors Funeral with Belleisles Progress to Captivity, " an engraving from 1745, we are transported to a time when empires mourned their fallen leaders while simultaneously plotting conquests. The scene echoes the paradoxical nature - mourning loss while eagerly eyeing new territories. Continuing on our journey, "On the road to Trieste" enthralls us with its vibrant colors in a lithograph that captures both beauty and ambition. This artwork serves as a reminder that expansionist endeavors were not limited to distant lands; even within Europe itself, powers sought to extend their dominion. "The Founding of the Colony of Saint-Christophe and Martinique around 1625-35" transports us back in time when colonial aspirations drove nations across vast oceans. It showcases how early settlers embarked on perilous journeys in search of new homes and resources, forever altering landscapes and cultures. History takes an intriguing turn as we witness Juan de Urbieta capturing King Francis I of France in "The soldier Juan de Urbieta taking prisoner the King Francis I. " This event highlights how individual acts can shape geopolitical dynamics, underscoring expansionism's role in shaping power struggles between nations. As pioneers ventured westward during America's frontier era, Henry Bryan Hall Jr. 's painting "Emigrants Crossing the Plains" encapsulates both hope and hardship. These brave souls epitomize human determination as they forge ahead into uncharted territories seeking prosperity amidst adversity – a quintessential tale of manifest destiny.