Retaliation Collection

Hippopotamus attacking a canoe, South Africa, 1857
Engraving showing a female hippopotamus attacking a large canoe, South Africa, c.1857. Apparently, the hippopotamus had been robbed of her offspring and decided to capsize the canoe in retaliation

I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Creator: Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946)
I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna.

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships "Vasco-de-Gama" and "Guadiana" loyal to the regular government, 1917

The Peasant's Pleasure, after c.1619. Creator: Unknown
The Peasant's Pleasure, after c.1619

The Husband-Beater, c. 1633 (etching & engraving)
3610584 The Husband-Beater, c.1633 (etching & engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); 25.7--33 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

La Loi Du Talion (engraving)
2788986 La Loi Du Talion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Loi Du Talion. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 October 1892)

An Officer Giving the Order to Fire (oil on canvas)
XIR177294 An Officer Giving the Order to Fire (oil on canvas) by Bergue, Tony Francois de (1820-93); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

La Guerre des Paysans (Le Rassemblement), c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
621702 La Guerre des Paysans (Le Rassemblement), c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); 117x176 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Retaliation (engraving)
1621817 Retaliation (engraving) by Birch, Charles Bell (1832-1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retaliation. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1878)

Formation of guerrilla bands, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497528 Formation of guerrilla bands, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Comic postcard, Man at a school of aviation Date: 20th century

When mother sacks the cook (colour litho)
3102351 When mother sacks the cook (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: When mother sacks the cook)

The Battle of Bloody Brook
An ambush on the escorted harvest wagons for the Deerfield settlements by Nipmuc warriors, led by the sachem Muttawmp. This was in retaliation to the Deerfield colony encroaching on their allies

American mule kicks out at Japanese Agressor - WW2
American mule kicks out at Japanese Aggressor (Emperor Hirohito?) - WW2 - USA - Propaganda First Day Cover envelope Date: 1943

During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho)
2809252 During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Hamburg riot)

The cobblers wax (colour litho)
3641698 The cobblers wax (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cobblers wax. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). John Wenlock, (c1400/04 - 1471) allegedly killed by his own commander

W. S. P. U Flag Bristol Arson 1913
The original W.S.P.U flag in purple, white and green cloth which was stolen from the offices and shop, Queens Road, Bristol, October 1913

A man and his mule in Egypt
An Egyptian man is kicked by his mule, probably in retaliation for giving it too much to carry. Date: early 20th century

Stuntman attempts to fly car over river
Stuntman Bill Johnston of Destruction Squad was supposed to fly his car over a river in the English Midlands, but failed to achieve sufficient speed due to the wet ground

Falling Out: Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914)
Falling Out : Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914) who believed in Protection, and Arthur Balfour (1849 - 1930), the Prime Minister, who believed in Retaliation

Retaliation, or the cudgeller caught
A cudgeller is reprimanded by three angry folk, who surround him and wave their cudgels frantically. Date: 18th Century

Dispute in a rail carriage
A fight breaks out among business men in a train carriage, who are debating fiscal retaliation. 1903

The Bear and the Bees
THE BEAR AND THE BEES The bear is stung by a bee and in retaliation overturns the hive whereupon hundreds of bees attack and sting him

Umberto Assassinated
In retaliation for the brutal suppression of a workers demo at Milano, anarchist Gaetano Bresci travels from America to Italy and shoots Umberto I at a sports meeting at Monza

Callot / Peasant Ambush
Peasants retaliate on the soldiers who pillage their farms, attacking them with their threshing flails

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"Unleashing the Wrath: Tales of Retaliation Throughout History" The untamed fury of a hippopotamus attacking a canoe in South Africa, 1857 - a chilling reminder that nature can strike back with brutal force. Vickers 1102 VC10 9G-ABP: A symbol in the skies, this aircraft's power and precision struck fear into the hearts of its adversaries. Preston Smith Brooks vs Charles Sumner: Witnessing the shocking assault on an abolitionist senator by a fervent advocate of slavery inside the United States Senate, May 22, 1856. The Bombardment of Algiers, 1816: A display of military might as nations retaliated against piracy and oppression, leaving an indelible mark on history. "The Husband-Beater, " c. 1633: An etching & engraving capturing one woman's defiance as she retaliates against domestic abuse during an era when such acts were rarely challenged. General Lyautey raises the French flag in Oudja square, Morocco amidst resistance - a momentous act signifying colonial retaliation and dominance over foreign lands. Optical telegraph atop Oudja mosque brings swift communication for strategic retaliation – revealing how technology played its part even in ancient times. "Retaliation, " c. 1891-1900 (pencil on paper): An artist's depiction encapsulating human emotions unleashed through vengeance; a timeless exploration into our darker impulses. The vendetta of Toulon (colour litho): A vivid portrayal illustrating how personal grievances can ignite cycles of revenge that consume entire communities with their fiery wrath. "La Loi Du Talion" (engraving): Delving into ancient justice systems where retribution was meted out equally to those who had caused harm – exploring whether it truly brings closure or perpetuates a cycle of violence.