Ruse Collection

The pirates ruse luring a merchantman in the olden days. Date c1896 Feb. 21

Ruse, Bulgaria - The Paddlesteamer Krum
Ruse, Bulgaria - the most significant Bulgarian river port - The Paddlesteamer Krum. Date: circa 1910s

Bulgaria, Danube River and Northern Plains, Ruse, Ploshtad Svoboda Square, building detail

The rock-hewn Basarbovo Monastery (Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski) is a Bulgarian-orthodox cave monastery dating back to the 15th century. Bulgaria

Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531
CIA / Air America - Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531 (msn 8440, ex 44-85531). at Clark Field in the Philippines, either before, or after, covert missions over Tibet

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Hannibals ruse to pass Fabius
908796 Hannibals ruse to pass Fabius by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Puss in Boots, c. 1868 (engraving)
671793 Puss in Boots, c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Au secours, au secours)

The War in the East, with the Turks, the Bombardment of Rustchuk (engraving)
1049565 The War in the East, with the Turks, the Bombardment of Rustchuk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, with the Turks)

The Armistice between Servia and Bulgaria, Bulgarian Volunteers disbanding at Rustchuck (engraving)
1061802 The Armistice between Servia and Bulgaria, Bulgarian Volunteers disbanding at Rustchuck (engraving) by English School

The port of Ruse and Easter traditions (chromolitho)
736034 The port of Ruse and Easter traditions (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The port of Ruse and Easter traditions)

The Bombardment of Rustchuk (engraving)
1589824 The Bombardment of Rustchuk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Rustchuk)

Russo-Turkish War (engraving)
1589569 Russo-Turkish War (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 August 1877)

The War, Narrow Escape of the "Times "Correspondent and Our Artist at Rustchuk (engraving)
1589555 The War, Narrow Escape of the " Times " Correspondent and Our Artist at Rustchuk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Puss in Boots, (engraving)
OTB141781 Puss in Boots, (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930); " Au secours, au secours

Ingenious ruse for administering a dose of medicine to a boisterous boy (litho)
5217776 Ingenious ruse for administering a dose of medicine to a boisterous boy (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fete of the Cercle Des Arts Liberaux in Paris (engraving)
1616366 Fete of the Cercle Des Arts Liberaux in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete of the Cercle Des Arts Liberaux in Paris)

Bertrand du Guesclin and two of his companions disguise themselves as woodcutters to capture the Castle of
976000 Bertrand du Guesclin and two of his companions disguise themselves as woodcutters to capture the Castle of Grand-Fougeray, 1354 (colour litho) by Semant

James IIs plan to escape England to France is thwarted
James II and VII (1633-1701) - King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII discovered trying to escape England

All is Fair in Love and War (engraving)
1055353 All is Fair in Love and War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All is Fair in Love and War, an Episode of the Recent Siege of Suakin)

Sketches in Turkey, Our Special Artist arrested at Rustchuck (engraving)
1602372 Sketches in Turkey, Our Special Artist arrested at Rustchuck (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Turkey)

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Ulysses recognizing Achilles disguised as
XIR163663 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Ulysses recognizing Achilles disguised as the female Pyrrha, c.500 BC (ceramic) (b/w photo) by Greek; Louvre, Paris

Ulysses and Diomedes recognizing Achilles disguised as the female Pyrrha among the Daughters of Lycomedes at Skyros
ALI242790 Ulysses and Diomedes recognizing Achilles disguised as the female Pyrrha among the Daughters of Lycomedes at Skyros, from Pompeii (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman

The War, Town and Fortress of Rustchuk, on the Danube (engraving)
1106357 The War, Town and Fortress of Rustchuk, on the Danube (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Town and Fortress of Rustchuk, on the Danube)

The Trojan Horse (colour litho)
6000271 The Trojan Horse (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse. Illustration from Pohadky Staroveke (Ancient Myths)

Rustchuk, Bridge of Boats in Course of Construction (engraving)
1607687 Rustchuk, Bridge of Boats in Course of Construction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustchuk, Bridge of Boats in Course of Construction)

The War, Sketches at Rustchuk (engraving)
1106366 The War, Sketches at Rustchuk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Sketches at Rustchuk)

The War, the Railway Station at Rustchuk, Inhabitants leaving with their Household Goods (engraving)
1106321 The War, the Railway Station at Rustchuk, Inhabitants leaving with their Household Goods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Sketch on the Danube at Giurgevo, opposite Rustchuk (engraving)
1097442 Sketch on the Danube at Giurgevo, opposite Rustchuk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch on the Danube at Giurgevo, opposite Rustchuk)

Krishna uses a ruse to meet his beloved, 1781 (opaque w / c on paper)
874478 Krishna uses a ruse to meet his beloved, 1781 (opaque w/c on paper) by Bhoya (fl.1781); 24.1 x18.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Dressed as a woman)

Archaic Ionian Hydria depicting Hermes pretending to be asleep, from Cerveteri, c
XIR418429 Archaic Ionian Hydria depicting Hermes pretending to be asleep, from Cerveteri, c.530 BC (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

The War, Night Scene in the Streets of Rustchuk (engraving)
1589538 The War, Night Scene in the Streets of Rustchuk (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Night Scene in the Streets of Rustchuk)

The War (engraving)
1106365 The War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

How To Carry A Cloth To Approach Beasts. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In The Manuscript Of Phoebus

How To Take A Cart To Allure Beasts 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In The Manuscript Of Phoebus

Angelfish? and ponyfish, Leiognathus equulus?. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

A Clever Ruse by Heath Robinson
Two cunning German officers bamboozle a British sentry by disguising themselves as humble farming folk, while their cannon is a very convincing bull. Date: 1915

Cupid ruse 1792 Brush grey ink pen black red chalk
Artokoloro

Napoleon extricating Lannes Artillery before the Battle of Iena (engraving)
XJF234391 Napoleon extricating Lannes Artillery before the Battle of Iena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Iena, on 14th October 1806)

Bulgaria, Danube River and Northern Plains, Ruse, Ploshtad Svoboda Square, building detail

Russo-Japanese War - Howitzers disguised by Wooden Screens
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Howitzers disguised by Wooden Camouflaged Screens. Date: 1905

"Teddy Horsman and Wendy"- September 1944
Magician and his assistant perform a trick with jug and glasses. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N23593A

BULGARIA. RUSE. Sveshtari. Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari (3rd c. BC). Gate to the second chamber. Thracian art

Alexandrovska Road - Ruse, Bulgaria
Ruse, Bulgaria - the most significant Bulgarian river port - Alexandrovska Road Date: circa 1910s

Bulgaria - Port on the Danude - Ruse

Bulgarian National Costumes. A couple at Ruse, Bulgaria (possibly about to get married??)

Bulgaria / Ruse
(also known as Ruschuk or Rustchuk) scene from the Danube

Restored houses in former merchants quarter by the Danube, Ruse, Bulgaria, Europe

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"Unveiling the Art of Deception: Exploring the Intriguing World of Ruse" Step into the captivating town of Ruse, Bulgaria - a place where history and cunning tactics intertwine. As you wander through its enchanting streets, you'll stumble upon remarkable tales that showcase mankind's ingenuity in employing ruses to achieve their goals. One such tale takes us back to ancient times when the Trojan Horse stood as an emblematic symbol of deceit. Just like this legendary stratagem, it has its own hidden surprises waiting to be discovered. From the majestic Paddlesteamer Krum sailing along the Danube River to the grandeur of Ploshtad Svoboda Square's architectural marvels, every corner holds secrets begging for exploration. The element of surprise continues with aerial wonders as Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531 soars above Ruse's skies, reminding us how even in warfare, deception played a crucial role. Hannibal himself employed clever ruses during his campaign against Fabius Maximus, leaving historians fascinated by his strategic brilliance. But it is not only on land and air that ruses thrive; beneath tranquil waters lie creatures like angelfish and ponyfish (Leiognathus equulus), masters at camouflaging themselves from unsuspecting prey. Nature itself teaches us about artful deception. As if taken straight from a fairy tale book, Basarbovo Monastery stands as a testament to human resilience and resourcefulness. Carved into solid rock formations, this monastery showcases how man can blend seamlessly with nature using ingenious methods. Rustchuk emerges once again in history's spotlight - witness pivotal moments such as The War in the East or The Armistice between Servia and Bulgaria captured through vivid engravings. These events remind us that even nations resort to deceptive maneuvers during times of conflict. Yet amidst all these stories lies another facet of Ruse's charm - the port and its vibrant Easter traditions.