Banners Collection (page 7)

Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
CH15825 Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

The Cold Water Army Pledge, 1842 (litho)
745905 The Cold Water Army Pledge, 1842 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: The Cold Water Army Pledge by Charles J)

Childrens procession in Florence under the rule of Girolamo Savonarola (engraving)
3647347 Childrens procession in Florence under the rule of Girolamo Savonarola (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Massed banners of the Knights of the Bath in King Henry VIIs Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)
3637447 Massed banners of the Knights of the Bath in King Henry VIIs Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royalist standards of the English Civil War (engraving)
6032465 Royalist standards of the English Civil War (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c
619369 Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After T.E)

Pier Luigi Farnese appointed Commander of the Pontifical Army by his father Pope Paul III
703118 Pier Luigi Farnese appointed Commander of the Pontifical Army by his father Pope Paul III (fresco) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio

Illustrations to "Lara"issued by the Art-Union of London (engraving)
1106570 Illustrations to " Lara" issued by the Art-Union of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chitral Expedition, the Fight of 4 April, near Khar (litho)
1628309 The Chitral Expedition, the Fight of 4 April, near Khar (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitral Expedition, the Fight of 4 April, near Khar)

Floral procession in honour of the Virgin Mary in the month of May, Spain (chromolitho)
1093789 Floral procession in honour of the Virgin Mary in the month of May, Spain (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumphal entry of a Roman captain (chromolitho)
968702 Triumphal entry of a Roman captain (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumphal entry of a Roman captain)

The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b / w photo)
1063759 The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Hotspur, Sir Henry Percy, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984774 Death of Hotspur, Sir Henry Percy, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984764 The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shrewsbury Show, the Procession (engraving)
1095587 Shrewsbury Show, the Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrewsbury Show, the Procession)

Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)
833372 Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Demonstrations in St Petersburg, 1905 (b / w photo)
833362 Demonstrations in St Petersburg, 1905 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

The Capture of Escalette, 18th November 1676 (black ink & mapping pen with w / c on paper)
449361 The Capture of Escalette, 18th November 1676 (black ink & mapping pen with w/c on paper) by Bonnet, Sylvain (fl.1672-92); 49.2x37.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The strangest game of chess (colour litho)
2809210 The strangest game of chess (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strangest game of chess)

The fire under the ashes (colour litho)
2808991 The fire under the ashes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fire under the ashes)

Leverage operations of the 1914 class have aroused scenes of lively enthusiasm throughout Italy (colour litho)
2778346 Leverage operations of the 1914 class have aroused scenes of lively enthusiasm throughout Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho)
2777851 The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great gathering in the Colosseum)

L Armee Chinoise (engraving)
2783295 L Armee Chinoise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Armee Chinoise. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 2 September 1894.); © Look and Learn

Heraldry, Banners, etc (colour litho)
2796419 Heraldry, Banners, etc (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraldry, Banners, etc)

The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph)
2622508 The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polo Grounds, New York; lithograph, 1887)

The Guardhouse, 1640-50 (oil on canvas)
2968155 The Guardhouse, 1640-50 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 72.6x55.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles L

Busy street in Hong kong, c. 1890
Busy street in Hong kong, c.1890

Busy street scene in Hong Kong, c. 1880 s
Busy street scene in Hong Kong, c.1880 s

c. 1890s / 1900 Hong kong dockside military ceremony
c.1890 s/1900 Hong kong dockside military ceremony

Dongnimmun Gate, Independence Gate, Seoul, Korea, 1900

Festival, Seoul, Korea, 1900

Street scene in Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1860 s
Street scene in Peking, Beijing, China, c.1860 s

Theatre, Tokyo (colour photo)
3093683 Theatre, Tokyo (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre, Tokyo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council of Constance
3101033 Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council of Constance, 18 April 1417 (colour litho) by German School

American anti-nuclear Ban the Bomb protestors - Germany
circa 1910s

Battle of Lookout Mountain, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1889 (colour litho)
2646317 Battle of Lookout Mountain, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1889 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lookout Mountain, 24th November 1863)

Battle of Fredericksburg, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho)
2646315 Battle of Fredericksburg, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Fredericksburg, 11 - 15th December 1862)

Battle of Bull Run, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1889 (colour litho)
2646312 Battle of Bull Run, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1889 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bull Run, 21st July 1861)

Battle of Antietam, pub. 1887 (colour litho)
2654064 Battle of Antietam, pub. 1887 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Antietam)

Banners along Nigiwai-cho, currently Isezaki-cho, Yokohama
View of banners along Nigiwai-cho, currently Isezaki-cho, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Village street with festival carp banners. Vintage 19th century photograph

Christmas Banners
Children dancing with Christmas banners. Date: 1900

Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785
Tomb of Widukind, died 785. Leader of the Saxons and chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Sepolcro di Vitichindo

Part of the Coronation Procession of Edward VI, 1547, after a 16th century watercolour
STC347536 Part of the Coronation Procession of Edward VI, 1547, after a 16th century watercolour (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Review of the 14th July, Dragon regiment parading in front of the presidential stand
PHG346209 Review of the 14th July, Dragon regiment parading in front of the presidential stand, illustration from the cover of Soleil du Dimanche 5th August 1900 (colour litho) by Lalauze

Anti-war meeting at Hyde Park (sepia photo)
STC347623 Anti-war meeting at Hyde Park (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Festivities Marking the Opening of the Second Congress of the Comintern
SRM91240 Festivities Marking the Opening of the Second Congress of the Comintern and Demonstration on Uritsky (Palace) Square in Petrograd on July 19th 1920

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"Banners: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Activism" they have long served as powerful symbols throughout history, representing a myriad of ideas and movements. Just like the vibrant tapestries woven by skilled artisans, banners tell stories that transcend time and place. In the medieval epic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, banners fluttered proudly in the wind as knights embarked on their chivalrous quests. These colorful emblems displayed coats of arms and heraldic designs, proclaiming loyalty to noble houses. Moving forward to more recent times, we find ourselves immersed in political movements captured in artworks such as "The Workers May-Pole, " a design for a socialist poster. This banner encapsulates the struggle for workers' rights and equality—a visual call to action etched into our collective memory. Religion also finds its place among these magnificent displays. The Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath in Kathmandu stands tall with prayer flags adorning its spire—banners carrying prayers for peace and enlightenment across Nepal's bustling capital city. Meanwhile, within grand halls like Haddon Hall in Derbyshire during Twelfth Night Revels or Hyde Park during Suffragette Demonstration Rally, banners became instruments of celebration or protest. They animated spaces with colors that mirrored joyous festivities or demanded justice for women's suffrage. Even naval battles were not immune to this tradition; Louis Garneray's depiction of the Naval Battle of Navarino showcases ships adorned with battle standards billowing fiercely against an unforgiving sea—an emblematic representation of courage amidst chaos. But it is not all strife; tranquility can be found too. In Heath Robinson's illustration titled "Peace, Perfect Peace, " banners sway gently above idyllic landscapes—a reminder that harmony can prevail even amidst tumultuous times. Religious devotion often finds expression through banners as well.