Gun Shot Collection

HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective)
HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective, will be liable to such absurdities as are shown in this print)

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Confederate General Thomas " Stonewall" Jackson mortally wounded by his own men at the Battle of Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Assassination of Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth prepares to shoot the US President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre, Washington. Lincoln died of the gunshot wound on the morning of 15 April

Bandages, corbin beak pliers, cane spout pliers, balls removal pliers and various sutures - Plate taken from "
FLO4611896 Bandages, corbin beak pliers, cane spout pliers, balls removal pliers and various sutures - Plate taken from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

Bullet hits alarm clock, high-speed image C016 / 9638
Bullet hits alarm clock. High-speed photograph of an alarm clock being hit by a bullet fired from an air rifle

Bullet hits water glass, high-speed image C016 / 9637
Bullet hits water glass. High-speed photograph of a water-filled glass being hit by a bullet fired from an air rifle

Exploding water balloon, high-speed image C016 / 8455
Exploding water balloon. High-speed photograph of a water-filled balloon being hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

Exploding ice balloon, high-speed image C016 / 8454
Exploding ice balloon. High-speed photograph of a balloon-shaped piece of ice being hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

Exploding drinks can, high-speed image C016 / 8450
Exploding drinks can. High-speed photograph of a soft drinks can at the moment it is hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

PABLO NERUDA (1904-1973). Chilean poet and diplomat. Neruda in a hospital in Mexico City after being attacked in a German restaurant for toasting President Franklin Roosevelt. Photographed 1948

CIVIL WAR: GUNSHOT WOUND. An American Civil War veteran with a gunshot wound through his leg. Photograph by William Bell, 1865-67

INDIAN ATTACK, 1697. Escape of the Dustan family children from an attack by Native Americans at Haverhill, Massachusetts, 1697. Wood engraving, c1850

German Police Academy
A police class in Germany, showing students the effect a gunshot has on a frame of glass. Date: early 1930s

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Wife holding her dying husband at the Battle of Lexington, start of the Revolutionary War, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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"Capturing the Impact: A Visual Journey Through Gunshot Moments" In this captivating collection, we delve into the world of gunshots and their profound impact on history, art, and everyday life. From William Hogarth's satirical take on false perspective to the chilling Assassination of Lincoln, these images offer a glimpse into the power wielded by firearms. Firstly, we explore Hogarth's masterpiece "False Perspective, " reminding us that ignorance in design can lead to absurdities. This steel engraving from 1860 serves as a timeless critique of those who overlook perspective's importance. Moving forward in time, we encounter tragic events like the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Duchess Sophia in Sarajevo. The vivid lithograph from Le Petit Journal transports us back to that fateful day in 1914 when Gavrilo Princip altered history forever. But not all gunshot moments are steeped in darkness; some revolve around hunting and recreation. We witness hunters immersed in their field activities – an embodiment of competition, exercise, and game. These scenes remind us of how guns have become intertwined with outdoor pursuits throughout history. High-speed imagery takes center stage as bullets shatter water glasses and alarm clocks with astonishing precision. Frozen moments reveal both beauty and destruction simultaneously – a testament to human ingenuity captured through photography. And let's not forget about explosive encounters. Water balloons burst forth like fireworks while drinks cans erupt into dazzling displays of liquid chaos. These high-speed images showcase the sheer force unleashed by gunshots or similar impacts. Whether it be through historical tragedies or recreational pursuits, gunshots leave an indelible mark on our lives. Join us as we unravel their significance within artistry, sportmanship, and beyond - inviting you to contemplate their place within our complex world.