Encampments Collection

Small tents of Somali refugees on the way to Lac Abbe, Republic of Djibouti, Africa

Encampment at Montagu House
The encampments set up in the gardens during the Gordon Riots in 1780. Over six days in June 1780, protests took place against the limited concessions of the first Catholic Relief Act

The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b / w photo)
STC400587 The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marquis de Lafayette fleeing the camp at Sedan (engraving)
820455 The Marquis de Lafayette fleeing the camp at Sedan (engraving) by Swebach-Desfontaines, Joseph (1769-1823) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette)

Encampment at the time of the Thirty Years War
3779313 Encampment at the time of the Thirty Years War by Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68) (after); (add.info.: Encampment at the time of the Thirty Years War by Wonvermann)

Encampments of the Pitmen in Northumberland and Durham (engraving)
1625010 Encampments of the Pitmen in Northumberland and Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encampments of the Pitmen in Northumberland and Durham)

Generals of the Chinese army surrendering to Japanese commanders
425438 Generals of the Chinese army surrendering to Japanese commanders, October 1894 (colour woodblock print) by Migita Toshihide (1863-1925); 36x71.5 cm; Arthur M

St Pancras Hospita (engraving)
728718 St Pancras Hospita (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The smallpox epidemic - the St Pancras Hospital encampment at Finchley)

Map of the journeyings and encampments, of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan, through the desert... (engraving)
2812885 Map of the journeyings and encampments, of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan, through the desert... (engraving) by English School

Map of Dusseldorf and fortified encampments, 1796 (pen & ink on paper)
2562869 Map of Dusseldorf and fortified encampments, 1796 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Archives du Genie, Vincennes

Gipsy Encampment, c. 1863 (w / c)
6198028 Gipsy Encampment, c.1863 (w/c) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); 27.9x46.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Encampment on the Champ de Mars (engraving)
820445 Encampment on the Champ de Mars (engraving) by Prieur, (fl.1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encampment on the Champ de Mars, 14 July 1790. Drawn by Prieur, engraved by Berthault)

An encampment of soldiers (colour litho)
960112 An encampment of soldiers (colour litho) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: An encampment of soldiers, with one soliders feeding his horse)

Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Washington: Philip & Solomons
2639529 Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Washington: Philip & Solomons, 1866 (b/w photo) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Gypsy Encampment (oil on canvas)
2655656 Gypsy Encampment (oil on canvas) by Shayer, William Snr. (1788-1879); 72x61 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; English, out of copyright

Valley of Elah, showing the Encampments of the Israelites and Philistines (engraving)
5218426 Valley of Elah, showing the Encampments of the Israelites and Philistines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of Elah)

Scene from "The Camp of Silesia, "at Astley s, the Pandours Cavern (engraving)
1096236 Scene from " The Camp of Silesia, " at Astley s, the Pandours Cavern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General map of the camps and marche of the army in America on the orders of Rochambeau
XIR440788 General map of the camps and marche of the army in America on the orders of Rochambeau, detail of the left side, from Guerre de l Amerique

Bedouins watching women encampments 1898 Middle East
Bedouins watching women at encampments. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Bombardment of allied positions
Allied forces and encampments being bombared by Turkish forces from the Asian side of the Dardanelles during the Gallipoli campaign - June 19th 1915

2962714; out of copyright

Napoleon at a camp in Boulogne distributing the Cross of the Legion of Honour, 16th August
XIR391453 Napoleon at a camp in Boulogne distributing the Cross of the Legion of Honour, 16th August, 1804, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Hennequin

French camp - Thessaloniki
The French army camp - Thessaloniki, Greece. This fascinating card has a strong historical interest - In 1915, during World War I

Music in French camp - Thessaloniki
Music in the French camp - Thessaloniki, Greece. This fascinating card has a strong historical interest - In 1915, during World War I

Sebastopol, Raglans Hq
Distant view of Lord Raglans headquarters before Sebastopol, and two British encampments

French En Bivouac
French infantry on the march set up temporary encampments, or bivouacs

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"Journeys of Hope: Encampments as Testaments of Resilience and Struggle" In the vast expanse of the Republic of Djibouti, Africa, small tents dot the landscape, forming encampments that embody both hope and hardship. These humble shelters serve as temporary homes for Somali refugees on their arduous journey towards Lac Abbe. Amidst a backdrop painted by Henry Ireton in 1650, we witness an encampment that echoes tales from centuries past. The Battle of Wounded Knee unfolds before our eyes through a diagram captured in 1891. The encampment stands at the center stage as tensions rise between Native Americans and settlers, and is within these canvas walls that history takes its course when shots are fired, forever altering lives. Conspirators launch an audacious attack on Grenelle's camp, immortalized in an engraving etched into memory. Chaos ensues as boundaries blur between friend and foe amidst billowing smoke and clashing swords. Encampments become battlegrounds where destinies intertwine. Montagu House reveals another facet of encampment life—a place where camaraderie thrives amidst shared experiences. Here, individuals find solace under one roof while forging bonds that withstand the test of time. Traveling back to ancient times through a litho photograph from September 1191, we glimpse an encampment during The Battle of Arsuf—an emblematic clash between Crusaders and Saracens. In this monochromatic image lies evidence of human tenacity against insurmountable odds. Witnessing Marquis de Lafayette fleeing Sedan's camp through an evocative engraving transports us to yet another chapter in history—where survival necessitates leaving behind all familiarity. Encampments become symbols not only for shelter but also for liberation from oppressive forces. The Thirty Years War paints a vivid picture with its own encamped narrative.