Fortifications Collection (page 9)

Landscape with an Aqueduct, 1810. Creator: Nicolas Antoine Taunay
Landscape with an Aqueduct, 1810

Landscape with an Aqueduct, 1810. Creator: Nicolas Antoine Taunay
Landscape with an Aqueduct, 1810

Quebec from Levis, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Quebec from Levis, between 1910 and 1920. Citadel at left

Landscape with Soldiers, 1836. Creator: John Wilhelm Nahl
Landscape with Soldiers, 1836

Landscape with Fortifications, 1836. Creator: John Wilhelm Nahl
Landscape with Fortifications, 1836

View of Castle Crayenhof in Zwijndrecht, 1606. Creators: Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Wildens
View of Castle Crayenhof in Zwijndrecht, 1606. Attributed to Peter Paul Rubens

View of Cantecroy Castle (?), 1605-1673. Creator: Lucas van Uden
View of Cantecroy Castle (?), 1605-1673

The King of Italy in France; The king leaving the observation post at Souville;...1917 Creator: Unknown
The King of Italy in France; The king leaving the observation post at Souville; as "honorary corporal" of the 3rd Zouaves, as his grandfather had been

View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. Creator: Jan Keldermans
View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. View of the city of Malacca which can be seen just above the sandbank on the sea-facing side; with houses, trees and palm trees, a Dutch sloop

Cranganore Fort at Cochin, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cranganore Fort at Cochin, 1785. View of the Dutch Fort Kranganoor (Cranganur, modern usage: Kodungallur) near Cochin in South India. Fortress and ruins in a bay or river mouth

Batestein Castle near Vianen, 1840. Creator: Jan Jacob Teyler van Hall
Batestein Castle near Vianen, 1840

The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Construction of this 18-kilometre-long rampart began under the reign of Roman Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD), which explains its name, the Aurelian Wall

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Premiere journee d'exil; Guillaume, encore en tenue militaire... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Premiere journee d'exil; Guillaume, encore en tenue militaire, la canne a la main, fait sa promenade dans les jardins d'Amerongen avec son hote, le comte Bentinck

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; L'arrivee a Amerongen de Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; L'arrivee a Amerongen de Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Une aile du chateau d'Amerongen, refuge de ex-kaiser, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Une aile du chateau d'Amerongen, refuge de ex-kaiser, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Ship in distress off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Creator: Circle of Petrus Johannes Schotel
Ship in distress off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Passengers are saved from a ship foundering on a stormy sea. A castle in the background

'Trente Italienne; Le drapeau italien, vert, blanc, rouge, flottant sur la tour du chateau... 1918 Creator: Unknown
'Trente Italienne; Le drapeau italien, vert, blanc, rouge, flottant sur la tour du chateau del Buon Consiglio, quelques heures apres l'evacuation de la ville par les troupes autrichiennes

Allegory of the Establishment of Fort Manoel, Valletta (image 2 of 2), c.1725. Creator: Massimiliano Soldani
Allegory of the Establishment of Fort Manoel, Valletta (image 2 of 2), c.1725

Allegory of the Establishment of Fort Manoel, Valletta (image 1 of 2), c.1725. Creator: Massimiliano Soldani
Allegory of the Establishment of Fort Manoel, Valletta (image 1 of 2), c.1725

Ft. Snelling, view from up the Minnesota, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Ft. Snelling, view from up the Minnesota, between 1880 and 1899

View down the Mississippi from Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
View down the Mississippi from Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1880 and 1899

Fort Snelling block house, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Fort Snelling block house, c1898

Fort Snelling watch tower, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Fort Snelling watch tower, between 1880 and 1899

View of the Schloss Moritzburg, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Schloss Moritzburg , 1752

Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; l'ouvrage de Thiaumont; l'ouvrageoccupe par nous, au... 1916
Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; l'ouvrage de Thiaumont; l'ouvrageoccupe par nous, au commencement de mai. Un obus ayant penetre, le 6 mai, sous l'abri central

Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux. Fosse de la batterie-redoute, a 400 metres en arriere du fort ou etait le poste de commandement, 1916

Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux. Etat d'un boyau conduisant au fort de Vaux, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux. Entree d'un abri du fort de Vaux, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Episodes de la bataille de Verdun; La derniere phase de la resistance du fort de Vaux. La lacis de traits noirs represente les positions allemandes devant le fort a la fin de mai; le double trait

New moat of the fortifications in Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
New moat of the fortifications in Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Castle of Aci Castello on a lava rock off the coast of Catania, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Castle of Aci Castello on a lava rock off the coast of Catania, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

The Main Gate to Egmond Castle, 1670-1698. Creator: Gerrit Berckheyde
The Main Gate to Egmond Castle, 1670-1698

View of a wharf in the port with ships in Malta, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of a wharf in the port with ships in Malta, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of San Mauro la Bruca Castle from the sea, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of San Mauro la Bruca Castle from the sea, 1778.. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of Brucoli Castle, "La Bruca", 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of Brucoli Castle, "La Bruca", 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Fort Gorges in harbor, Portland, Me. c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fort Gorges in harbor, Portland, Me. c1900

View of the castle in the port of Barletta, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of the castle in the port of Barletta, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of Gallipoli, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of Gallipoli, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Le fort de Vaux, le 12 mars, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le fort de Vaux, le 12 mars, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Partie centrale du fort de Douaumont, le 22 octobre, deuxieme jour de notre... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Partie centrale du fort de Douaumont, le 22 octobre, deuxieme jour de notre preparation d'artillerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le fort de Douaumomt apres les bombardements allemands de fevrier dernier, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le fort de Douaumomt apres les bombardements allemands de fevrier dernier, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

View of the city of Canosa with Castle and surroundings, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of the city of Canosa with Castle and surroundings, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; couloir de l'infirmerie dans le fort de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; couloir de l'infirmerie dans le fort de Vaux, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

View of the ruins of Fort Sarazin near Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of the ruins of Fort Sarazin near Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes trouvees dans le coffre Nord-Ouest du fort de Douaumont, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; L'etat-major francais du fort de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; L'etat-major francais du fort de Douaumont dans la kommandantur allemande : assis a la table, le chef de bataillon Montalegre

The Fort at Kumasi, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
The Fort at Kumasi, c1900. British army post during the Anglo-Ashanti wars in West Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

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"From ancient hill forts to majestic castles, fortifications stand as testaments of strength and history. The ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale whisper tales of a time long gone. In Lucca, Italy, the fortified walls encircle the city like a protective embrace, preserving its medieval charm. In Northumberland, England, Embleton Bay Beach offers a breathtaking view of Dunstanburgh Castle's imposing ruins. The Youghal Clock Gate in Ireland stands tall with its fortified structure, reminding us of bygone eras. Traveling to Cornwall takes us to Polruan and Lanteglos by Fowey where an enchanting fortification from 1904 still captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. Hedingham Castle in Essex transports us back to 1832 through John Carr Armytage's intricate engraving. During World War II, Direction Finding Tower MP2 in La Corbiere served as a vital stronghold against enemy forces. Meanwhile, Malcesine on Lake Garda showcases Italy's architectural prowess with its formidable fortress overlooking serene waters. Clitheroe Castle perched atop a limestone outcrop paints an awe-inspiring picture of motte and bailey castle design in Lancashire. Turning back time once more brings us to the Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War in 1644—a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Finally, Sinop in Turkey and Strasbourg in France bear witness to fortifications that have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. "