Axeman Collection

Tree of Liberty, cut down in Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Tree of Liberty, cut down in Paris, 1850. During the past week riots of a revolutionary character have taken place in that capital; the ostensible cause of which was the removal of some of

Plate 35 from Blatt Baum und Landschafts Studien, c.1810. Creator: Lorenz Ekemann Alesson
Plate 35 from Blatt Baum und Landschafts Studien, c.1810

Champion Australian axemen at the London Hippodrome
Peter McClaren, the champion axeman of Australia) and Harry H. Jackson, giving an exhibition of tree cutting at the London Hippodrome in 1907. Date: 1907

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

Metal: Li Kui (Kin, Riki), from the series "The Five Elements of The Water Margin
Metal: Li Kui (Kin, Riki), from the series " The Five Elements of The Water Margin (Suiko gogyo)", early 1830s

Man with an Ax, 1893 / 94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Man with an Ax, 1893/94

St. Matthias, from Christ, Mary, and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Lumbering on the Ottawa River, Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering on the Ottawa River, Canada, c1900. Lumberjacks chopping up a felled tree. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell. [C.N.Greig & Co. c1900]

Robert Harley, the Earl of Oxford (1661-1724), going to trial, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Carpenters, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Carpenters, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Professional tradesmen, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Royale in Brussels

Norwegian Woodcutter, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Norwegian Woodcutter, 1809. The farmers in Norway are said to be the happiest people in the world, they are not common farmers and the land is their own

Litttle Red Riding Hood, 19th century. The woodcutter has killed the wolf with his axe

Characterful Faces
A selection of unsavoury characters showing different emotions including ruthlessness & loathing. A toothless old hag, a drunkard, a baby & an axeman are shown

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"The Axeman: A Glimpse into History's Brutal Blade" In the midst of a fierce battle, a man finds himself at the mercy of an impending sword. The year is 1730, and artist Jan Caspar Philips captures this intense moment with his brushstrokes, immortalizing the fear in the man's eyes as he awaits his fate. Meanwhile, another scene unfolds as a monger meticulously sharpens his axe. The sound of metal against stone fills the air, hinting at the imminent violence that lies ahead. Engraved with precision, this image serves as a chilling reminder of mankind's capacity for brutality. Yet amidst these tales of bloodshed and execution, there are glimpses of compassion. "They had pity on me, " whispers one figure hanging upon another's neck. In Edward Seymour's final moments before execution in 1865, humanity shines through even in such dire circumstances. Centuries earlier, Conrad of Swabia faced his own demise on October 29th, 1268. As history unfolded its merciless hand upon him, we catch a glimpse into an era where justice was often swift and unforgiving. But not all stories end tragically; some depict heart-wrenching farewells instead. Sir Thomas More bids farewell to his daughter in sepia-toned beauty captured by Cassell's Illustrated History of England—an engraving that speaks volumes about sacrifice and love. Lady Jane Grey also meets her untimely end—twice depicted through etchings separated by centuries—but her legacy lives on as she becomes forever intertwined with Tudor history. King Henry VIII leaves no doubt about his ruthlessness towards English Catholics—a lithograph from Paul Lacroix's Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages reveals punishments decreed under his reign—a stark reminder that power can be wielded cruelly. Stepping away from historical accounts but still embracing violence is Paul Gauguin's "Man with an Ax.