Axe Collection (page 9)

Soldier Wielding a Weapon, Seen from Behind, 1764. Creator: Matthias Pfenninger
Soldier Wielding a Weapon, Seen from Behind, 1764

Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. Creator: William Cruikshank
Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. [Cook house, Maryland. African American cooks preparing food for the army]

A naked man at left showing an axe to a woman at right, ca. 1510-27. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
A naked man at left showing an axe to a woman at right, ca. 1510-27

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

Battle scene with a man about to be stabbed with a sword at lower right, 1730. Creator: Jan Caspar Philips
Battle scene with a man about to be stabbed with a sword at lower right, 1730

Hundred Years War: "La prise du Chateau de Grand Fougeray by Bertrand Du Guesclin (1320-1380) en 1356
XEE4161082 Hundred Years War: " La prise du Chateau de Grand Fougeray by Bertrand Du Guesclin (1320-1380) en 1356, Grand-Fougeray

Iroquois Warrior. 1810 (engraving)
6437751 Iroquois Warrior. 1810 (engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Canada. Iroquois warrior scalping his opponent)

The Battle of Lepanto of 1571, detail of soldiers, 1887 (detail of 86694)
IND86695 The Battle of Lepanto of 1571, detail of soldiers, 1887 (detail of 86694) by Luna y Novicio, Juan (1857-1900); Palacio del Senado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Juan Luna y Novicio)

Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, beheaded 2nd June 1572 (engraving)
964909 Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, beheaded 2nd June 1572 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, beheaded 2nd June 1572)

Facsimile of an Indian painting, 1843-44 (colour litho)
618003 Facsimile of an Indian painting, 1843-44 (colour litho) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Travels in the Interior of North America by Prince)

Gaudry, frightened, hiding in a barrel (chromolitho)
961410 Gaudry, frightened, hiding in a barrel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaudry, frightened, hiding in a barrel)

Giant bear (chromolitho)
1094140 Giant bear (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant bear. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; European

Ancient battle scene, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
REV253064 Ancient battle scene, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 22x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene de combat dans l Antiquite; Antiquite; ); French

Father Time discovers Truth trampling Feudalism, c. 1792-93 (engraving)
XIR170901 Father Time discovers Truth trampling Feudalism, c.1792-93 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Violette and Ourson, illustration for Ourson from Les Nouveaux Contes de Fees by Comtesse de Segur (1799-1874)
XIR287749 Violette and Ourson, illustration for Ourson from Les Nouveaux Contes de Fees by Comtesse de Segur (1799-1874) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

The Butcher and his Assistant, reproduction of a 16th century engraving by Jost Amman (1539-91)
KW260605 The Butcher and his Assistant, reproduction of a 16th century engraving by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c. 1840 (engraving)
KW177724 Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

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"Axe: A Symbol of Strength and Legends" In the epic tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an axe played a pivotal role in testing the knight's courage and honor. The 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition led by Norton and Mallory faced treacherous conditions as they climbed towards the summit, relying on their trusty axes for support. Standing tall at the Bruce Monument at Bannockburn, the statue of Robert the Bruce wields an axe, symbolizing his bravery during Scotland's fight for independence. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" depicts a mother holding her child while another woman sharpens an axe nearby, representing both protection and preparation. Just like the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz who sought a heart, we often forget that he also carried an axe to help him navigate through obstacles on his journey. Unearthed in St Merryn, Cornwall, early Bronze Age gold lunulae and an intricately designed bronze axehead showcase ancient craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. The London Fire Engine Establishment relied on axes as essential tools in their firefighting efforts across various fire stations throughout London's history. An English color engraving from 1797 portrays Robert I of Scotland - better known as Robert the Bruce - wielding his trusted battle-axe with determination during medieval conflicts. During D-Day operations, glider reinforcement teams landed behind enemy lines equipped with axes to clear landing zones swiftly and efficiently under intense pressure. Chief Little Bear of Montana's Cree tribe embodied strength with his ceremonial war axe held high during tribal gatherings—a testament to Native American heritage and resilience. Female lumberjacks have shattered stereotypes by showcasing their skills with axes alongside men—proving that strength knows no gender boundaries in this demanding profession.