Warlord Collection

Japanese warlord Muto Kagesuke, 1274
1575528 Japanese warlord Muto Kagesuke, 1274; (add.info.: Japanese warlord Muto Kagesuke prepares for the Battle of Khan during the Mongol invasions of Japan); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Series: Chronicles of the Toyotomi Clan

Kikuchi Takemitsu Standing by Cherry Tree, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kikuchi Takemitsu Standing by Cherry Tree, 1878. Series: A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Mori Motonari Attacking Sue Harutaka at Itsukushima, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Mori Motonari Attacking Sue Harutaka at Itsukushima, 1880. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Kato Kazuenokami Kiyomasa Kneeling by a Banner, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kato Kazuenokami Kiyomasa Kneeling by a Banner, 1878. Series: A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862

The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Crsto Pavlovitch; Bogdan Simonitch; Milovan Bochkovitch; Lazar Sotchitza; Peco

Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea, 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea, 1862

Picture of Hideyoshi and his Five Wives Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Higashiyama... Japan, c.1803/04
Picture of Hideyoshi and his Five Wives Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Higashiyama (Taiko gosai rakuto yukan no zu), Japan, c. 1803/04

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Hatakeyama Shigetada in the Play Edo no Fuji... c. 1789. Creator: Katsukawa Shunsen
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Hatakeyama Shigetada in the Play Edo no Fuji Wakayagi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1789, Japan, c. 1789

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Taira no Masakado Disguised as the Pilgrim Junjo in the... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Taira no Masakado Disguised as the Pilgrim Junjo in the Play Masakado Kammuri no Hatsuyuki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1777, Japan, c

Kazuenokami Kato Kiyomasa Observing a Monkey with a Writing Brush, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kazuenokami Kato Kiyomasa Observing a Monkey with a Writing Brush, 1883. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi Cutting a Melon, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi Cutting a Melon, 1887. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Mashiba Dairyo Hisayoshi Ko in Lightening, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Mashiba Dairyo Hisayoshi Ko in Lightening, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei, 1825. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei, 1825

No. 1: Liu Bei (Sono ichi: Ryubi), from the series " Three Heroes of Shu (Shoku sanketsu)", c. 1824

Revolutionary General Orozco 1913
General Pascual Orozco (1882 - 1915), Mexican muleteer, warlord, and revolutionary, brigadier general in the Mexican revolution against the Diaz dictatorship

Portrait of Thomas Fitzgerald (1513-37) Lord Offaly 10th Earl of Kildare from
STC146752 Portrait of Thomas Fitzgerald (1513-37) Lord Offaly 10th Earl of Kildare from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Warlord at court, three Samurai warrior with an attendant approaching the palace, c
874922 Warlord at court, three Samurai warrior with an attendant approaching the palace, c.1500 (woodblock) by Japanese School (16th century); 32.39 x22.23 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Chief Red Cloud at age 72, c. 1893 (b / w photo)
DPL415561 Chief Red Cloud at age 72, c.1893 (b/w photo) by Bell, Charles Milton (c.1849-93); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Red Cloud (1822-1909) war leader

View of Ghimri and Portrait of Hadji-Mourad, plate 66 from a book on the Caucasus
STC188696 View of Ghimri and Portrait of Hadji-Mourad, plate 66 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Jules Joseph Augustin Laurens (1825-1901) and Eugene Ciceri (1813-90)

BUROUGHS / WARLORD OF MARS
Jacket illustration. Date: First published: 1920

Warlord watches Samurai practising their Swordplay, 19th Century. Creator: Japanese School
Warlord watches Samurai practising their Swordplay, 19th Century (colour woodblock print). From a 19th century album of woodcuts

A Mandarin warlord, 1780. Artist: Pierre Duflos
A Mandarin warlord, 1780. From Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes, by Pierre Duflos, 1780

Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598), Japanese military leader, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]

Japanese warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, 1845. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Japanese warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, 1845. The leader of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199) defeated the rival Taira clan in the Genpei War (1180-1185)

Christian dictator of China, General Feng, whose army of 40, 000 captures Peking without firing a shot. His army of 40, 000 troops is in control of the city

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande
LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xund. Chinese general, warlord and founder of the Shu-Han dynasty. Liu Bei on horseback struggling to cross a swiftly flowing river

CHANG HSUEH-LIANG (1901-2001). Chinese warlord. Chang Hsueh-liang being saluted by Chinese troops as his father, Marshal Chang Tso-Lin walks beside him. Photographed 1926

CHINA: REFUGEES, 1927. Refugees from the fighting between Kuomintang forces and warlords in northern China photographed on a railroad platform in Zhengzhou, Henan province, January 1927

Severed heads for a prince on a throne, Arnold Houbraken, 1699

Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyō from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido, 1831-4 (colour woodblock print)
1766303 Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyō from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido, 1831-4 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Sun Yat - sen still, very much alive Dr Sun Yat - Sen, the Chinese reform leader, who was reported dead, is very much alive. Here he is seen presenting colours to his troops in Canton 12 August 1924

General Yen Hsi - Shan, military Governor of the Shansi Province and originator of a new scheme for popular education in China. 25 January 1925

City and troops captured. Chi Sieh Yuan, the former military Governour of Kiangsu, who, by an unexpected move, dramatically occupied Shanghai City without firing a shot. 12 January 1925

War Lord Captures Shanghai. General Sun Chuanfang, the Fu Kien Warlord, who brought about the downfall of the Chekiang defence, photographed on entering Shanghai. 18 November 1924

General Wu Pei Fu. 1 June 1922 Supreme in Chinese Civil War. General Wu Pei Fu, who has been triumphant in his contest for supremacy in the Chinese Civil War

Supreme in Chinese Civil War. General Wu Pei Fu, who has been triumphant in his contest for supremacy in the Chinese Civil War. 27 June 1922

(1815-1883). Fijian chief and warlord. Engraving, English, 1873
SERU EPINISA CAKOBAU (1815-1883). Fijian chief and warlord. Engraving, English, 1873

Marshall feng yu-hsiang, chinese nationalist leader, in 1928

Vortigern and Rowena
Rowena, beautiful daughter of the Anglo-Saxon leader Hengest, entrances (and gets drunk) the warlord Vortigern, with whom Hengest is negotiating to obtain more land

Afghan Chief 1935
An Afghan warlord in the 1930s

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"Warlord: A Glimpse into the Lives of Powerful Warriors throughout History" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring world of warlords as we delve into their captivating stories. From ancient China to feudal Japan, and even across continents, these formidable figures have left an indelible mark on history. In 1825, Utagawa Kunisada immortalized the legendary trio of Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei in his artwork. These three sworn brothers stood united against adversity during a tumultuous era in Chinese history. Their unwavering loyalty and bravery continue to inspire generations. Fast forward to 1913 when Revolutionary General Orozco emerged as a prominent figure during Mexico's revolution. With determination etched upon his face, he symbolizes the relentless pursuit of justice amidst chaos. Thomas Fitzgerald, Lord Offaly, the 10th Earl of Kildare from Ireland's past exemplifies another facet of warlordism. His portrait captures both power and elegance as he navigated through political intricacies with finesse. Meanwhile, in feudal Japan, samurai warriors were often at the forefront culture. In one depiction by a Japanese school artist from the 19th century, we witness a warlord intently observing samurais honing their swordplay skills - a testament to their dedication and discipline. Chief Red Cloud stands tall in an evocative black-and-white photograph taken around 1893. At age 72, this Native American leader embodies resilience and wisdom acquired through years spent defending his people's rights against encroachment. Venturing further eastward towards Ghimri brings us closer to Hadji-Mourad - depicted in plate 66 from a book on the Caucasus region. This portrayal offers insight into yet another facet of warlordism; one that encompasses cultural diversity within its folds.