Lookout Apens Collection

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): English retreat after the battle of Concord under
NWI4842208 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): English retreat after the battle of Concord under the fire of the Minutemen in ambush, 1775

Trappers capturing an otter caught in a trap, in the Northwoods Territories (USA, Canada) - Colorisee engraving
NWI4829126 Trappers capturing an otter caught in a trap, in the Northwoods Territories (USA, Canada) - Colorisee engraving

Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205651 Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware)

"Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)
DUV4222595 "Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph); 38.5x27.5 cm; (add.info.: The Boches have all the puffs)

Letter R: rat, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206019 Letter R: rat, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): diligences of the British army captured in an
NWI4840082 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): diligences of the British army captured in an ambuscade led by Francis Marion (1732-1795) in southern Carolina

Cover of " L'Indiscret", number 1, Satirique en N & B, 1904_5_25
ICA4943583 Cover of " L'Indiscret", number 1, Satirique en N & B, 1904_5_25: Maritime Marine Nautique Balneaire - Pelletan Camille (1846-1915)

Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1915_8_14: War of 14 -18, Aviation, Barbaria/Kultur
ICA4851644 Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1915_8_14: War of 14 -18, Aviation, Barbaria/Kultur; (add.info.: Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1915_8_14: War of 14 -18, Aviation)

Postcard, Satirique en N & B: 1914 Bottle shards sown on the road by the Germans to stop cars - War of 14 -18
ICA4837296 Postcard, Satirique en N & B: 1914 Bottle shards sown on the road by the Germans to stop cars - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Automobile, Fighting - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard)

Second Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902): Boer assault on a convoy in South Africa in 1902
NWI4834707 Second Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902): Boer assault on a convoy in South Africa in 1902. Water strong in colours

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205658 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter O Bird)

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Man pointing his gun barrel at another person
NWI4886514 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Man pointing his gun barrel at another person. 19th century coloring engraving by Frederic Remington.; (add.info)

Postcard, Satirical in Colours, 1915_3: How we take the woods - War of 14 -18, Hunger, Bread, Jumps
ICA4838358 Postcard, Satirical in Colours, 1915_3: How we take the woods - War of 14 -18, Hunger, Bread, Jumps; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in Colours)

An Apache warrior in ambuscade awaits a diligence in the South West of the United States, 19th century
NWI4835916 An Apache warrior in ambuscade awaits a diligence in the South West of the United States, 19th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Second Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902): English bombing of Paardeberg on the banks of the River Modder
NWI4834674 Second Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902): English bombing of Paardeberg on the banks of the River Modder (Orange Free State) to capture General Piet Cronje (1836-1911) in 1900

A western diligence was attacked by Indians around 1800. 19th century lithography
NWI4963519 A western diligence was attacked by Indians around 1800. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: A western diligence was attacked by Indians around 1800)

Road bandits, camouflages in the vegetation, waiting in ambush a diligence on a mountain road, around 1800
NWI4963272 Road bandits, camouflages in the vegetation, waiting in ambush a diligence on a mountain road, around 1800. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Road bandits)

Antlion (ant lion) Myrmeleon species, and its lair. The antlion digs a pit (1)
FLO4576077 Antlion (ant lion) Myrmeleon species, and its lair. The antlion digs a pit (1, 2) and hides its entire body in the sand (3) to ambush ants (4, 5) and a caterpillar (6f)

The ordinary trap to catch the wolf. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822)
XEE4124084 The ordinary trap to catch the wolf. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

Tuna fishing or magrague - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119275 Tuna fishing or magrague - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris, 1857 by French School

Ambusch, 1696 (tapestry)
CUL4907880 Ambusch, 1696 (tapestry) by Le Clerc, Jerome (fl.17th century); (add.info.: LE CLERC, Jerome (17th c.). Ambush (Ambush). 1696. GERMANY. Munich. New Schleissheim Palace. Baroque art

Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 19 of Part 2 (engraving)
PCT4280368 Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 19 of Part 2 (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info)

Against the demand for the blues: Russian peasants set barricades in front of the cars of sovietic officials in a round
XEE4186145 Against the demand for the blues: Russian peasants set barricades in front of the cars of sovietic officials in a round of demand. Engraving

Various facts: a group of Meharists in the Sahara near Timbuktu (Mali) attacked by a group of armed rebels
XEE4188931 Various facts: a group of Meharists in the Sahara near Timbuktu (Mali) attacked by a group of armed rebels. Illustration taken from " Le petit journal" from 21/10/1923 Collection

Attack of a postal car in Corsica by bandits on 18 May 1930 in Sari d Orcino
XEE4186044 Attack of a postal car in Corsica by bandits on 18 May 1930 in Sari d Orcino: the conveyor and two gendarmes were killed. Engraving

Brigands attacking a horse traveller, 19th century (Print)
LRI4669005 Brigands attacking a horse traveller, 19th century (Print) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brigands attacking a horse traveller 19th century Print Private Collection)

Caravan of Tuaregs attacking a mission of Meharists, in the Sahara desert
XEE4189154 Caravan of Tuaregs attacking a mission of Meharists, in the Sahara desert, Frontpage of French newspaper Le petit journal, January 18

Le guet-apens (guet apens) de Hue, 4-5 juillet 1885 : attaque d une armee tonkinoise (Viet-Nam)
XEE4192555 Le guet-apens (guet apens) de Hue, 4-5 juillet 1885 : attaque d une armee tonkinoise (Viet-Nam) contre les troupes francaises du general de Courcy

Corsican banditry: a Corsican bandit, hides in the Corsican maquis in the region of Corte, spies two men on the way
XEE4188766 Corsican banditry: a Corsican bandit, hides in the Corsican maquis in the region of Corte, spies two men on the way, for a settlement of accounts (vendetta)

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

THE ATTACK OF THE FAR WEST TRAIN - the Pacific Railway - train attacked by brigands mask - engraving of 1887
XEE4154403 THE ATTACK OF THE FAR WEST TRAIN - the Pacific Railway - train attacked by brigands mask - engraving of 1887 by Unknown Artist

The Condottiere Konrad von Landau, known as Count Lando guiding an army called The Great Company
ELD4854432 The Condottiere Konrad von Landau, known as Count Lando guiding an army called The Great Company, and sowing terror in the villages of northern Italy

The rat and the oyster - The Rat and the Oyster (Collection 2, Book 8, fable 9)
XEE4161940 The rat and the oyster - The Rat and the Oyster (Collection 2, Book 8, fable 9) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Illustration of Guydo (1868-1930) for the Cover of Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, No
ICA4939058 Illustration of Guydo (1868-1930) for the Cover of Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, No. 20, 1903-8-5 - Clerical/antirepublican, Royalism

The Fox and the Turkeys (Collection 3, Book 12, fable 18) -engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161943 The Fox and the Turkeys (Collection 3, Book 12, fable 18) -engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

The Wolf and the Fox (Collection 2, Book 11, fable 6) -engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161923 The Wolf and the Fox (Collection 2, Book 11, fable 6) -engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Le coq et le fox - The Cock and the Fox - (Collection 1, Book 2, Fable 15)
XEE4161880 Le coq et le fox - The Cock and the Fox - (Collection 1, Book 2, Fable 15) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

The Horse and the Wolf (Collection 1, Book 5, fable 8) - engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161863 The Horse and the Wolf (Collection 1, Book 5, fable 8) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting (Recueil 1, Book 2)
XEE4161903 The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting (Recueil 1, Book 2, fable 19) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

L Araignee et l Swallow - The Spider and the Swallow (Collection 2, Book 10)
XEE4161789 L Araignee et l Swallow - The Spider and the Swallow (Collection 2, Book 10, fable 6) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in Le Charivari, 1873-3-31 - The lion
ICA4870410 Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in Le Charivari, 1873-3-31 - The lion and the rat - Ordre Moral, President of the Republique, Fables La Fontaine and others - Thiers Adolphe, Rat/Souris

A group of Arab looters arresting by making him derail a freight train on the line
XEE4188079 A group of Arab looters arresting by making him derail a freight train on the line between Souk Abras and Tebessa in Algeria Cover of " The Little Newspaper" of 20/12/1920

Attacking a train by Mexican robbers. Engraving. One of the newspaper "
XEE4185583 Attacking a train by Mexican robbers. Engraving. One of the newspaper " The Petity Journal illustrates" on 24/01/1926. Private collection

Spring, 1738. Bird Hunting: Young people who set up the net are waiting for the birds to
JLJ4564074 Spring, 1738. Bird Hunting: Young people who set up the net are waiting for the birds to enter the net. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) Sun. 0, 69x0, 89 m

Cover of "Le Grelot", numbero 718, Satirique en Colours
ICA4919302 Cover of " Le Grelot", numbero 718, Satirique en Colours, 1884_12_21: A CURE Taken at the trap - Anticlericalism - Lust - Cures - Illustration by Alfred Le Petitty (1841-1909)

General Jean Baptiste, Baron Franceschi (Franceschi-Delonne) 1766-1813
XEE4150961 General Jean Baptiste, Baron Franceschi (Franceschi-Delonne) 1766-1813, stops during an ambush, not far from Zamora in Spain

Hunting the wolf (different ways or traps to take the wolves) - "
XEE4149550 Hunting the wolf (different ways or traps to take the wolves) - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences

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"Lookout Apens: A Glimpse into History's Ambushes and Attacks" Step back in time and witness the treacherous world of ambushes and attacks through a collection of captivating artworks. From ancient tapestries to engravings, each piece tells a story of danger, bravery, and unexpected twists. Transport yourself to 1696 with "Ambusch, " a remarkable tapestry depicting an intense battle scene. Feel the tension as warriors clash in a fight for survival, their fate hanging by a thread. Next, journey to the Trojan War era with "The Destruction of Troy. " Created around 1470, this awe-inspiring tapestry captures the chaos and devastation that unfolded during one of history's most legendary conflicts. Marvel at its intricate details as you immerse yourself in this epic tale. In Paul Scarron's comic novel illustration from chapter 19 of Part 2, witness humor intertwined with danger. This engraving transports us to another realm where laughter meets peril—a delightful twist on traditional storytelling. Venturing further into history brings us face-to-face with resistance against authority. In an engraving from November 16th, 1930 edition of "Le Petit Journal Illustré, " Russian peasants defiantly set up barricades against Soviet officials demanding conformity—an act that echoes throughout time. Tragedy strikes in an assassination depicted in a newspaper clipping—Olga Skobeleva falls victim to thieves on June 6th, 1880. The heart-wrenching image reminds us that even those close to power are not immune from violence's grasp. A survivor's harrowing account unfolds through Nicolas Thomas Marion-Dufresne's expedition artwork. Witness his comrades' massacre at Assassins Bay (Matuaro Island) by natives—a chilling reminder of humanity's dark side lurking amidst exploration. Traveling across continents takes us deep into the Sahara near Timbuktu (Mali).