Hitting Collection (#8)

HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, sinking, WW1
HMS Campania, British seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, sinking after hitting other ships (Royal Oak and Glorious) at anchor during a sudden storm in the Firth of Forth, Scotland

Hungarian wolves attack a wedding party
A pack of hungry Hungarian wolves attack a wedding party at Hidos (Hidas, Hidasch)

Illustration of Stegosaurus fighting
Palaeozoology - Upper Jurassic - Dinosaurs - Stegosaurus - Art work

Once More The Guards Returned, And With Irresistible Energy Drove Them Out, 1902. The Battle of Inkerman, (5 November 1854), part of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

Knights Templar on the Field of Battle, c1910. The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, commonly known as the Knights Templar or Templars

I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: H Egidus
I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

The Ermine as a Symbol of Purity, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Ermine as a Symbol of Purity, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Loves Game of Chess - Neptune strikes a rock, 1937. Artist: Emile- Aurele Van Moe
Loves Game of Chess - Neptune strikes a rock, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Warlike spirit of youthful Japanese Schoolboys in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]

English Soldier securing Prisoner at Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
English Soldier securing Prisoner at Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Agincourt, a major English victory in the Hundred Years War that took place on Friday 25th October 1415, near Azincourt

Guard for Left-Hand Lead at Head, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

The Word and a Blow, 1875. Artist: Henry Benjamin Roberts
The Word and a Blow, 1875. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

View near Dalton, 1785. Artist: Samuel Middiman
View near Dalton, 1785. After Francis Wheatley (1747?1801). [Samuel Middiman, London, 1785]

The Flagellation, with the Pavement, 1906
The Flagellation, with the Pavement, c1475-80. After an original ink drawing from the school of Andrea Mantegna (c1431-1506). This engraving shows the flagellation of Jesus Christ

Getting His Hair Banged. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Getting His Hair Banged. Stereoscopic card detail

The election riot at Hawick, Scottish Borders, 1837 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

The Mocking of Christ, 16th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
The Mocking of Christ, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a 16th century original found in the collection of M Quedeville, Paris

A smithy, St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Coin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Coin maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Carpenters, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Carpenters, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Armourer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Thimble makers, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Thimble makers, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

The Scourging of Christ, 1568, (1937). Artist: Martino Rota
The Scourging of Christ, 1568, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

Vulcans Forge, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Cornelis Cort
Vulcans Forge, 16th century, (1937). Ceiling painting, formerly in the town hall at Brescia. Engraved by Melchior Meier of Cornelis Cort

St Peter Martyr, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Luca Bertelli
St Peter Martyr, 16th century, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

The Smithy, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Gold-beating in a London workshop, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Scutching mill, c1880. Preparing flax fibres by beating them. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Hand-scutchers at work, c1880. The dressing of flax fibres by beating them. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York)

Basin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Basin maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Cupid Chastised, (1912). Artist: Eberlein
Cupid Chastised, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air... 1314, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air, then brought it crashing down upon the helmet of Bohun, 1314, (1905). King Robert the Bruce of Scotland kills Sir Henry de Bohun, an English knight

Cavalry Charge during the Demonstration for the 1st May in Paris, 1906. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 13th May 1906

The German sailors burn Tsung-Li-Yamen, 1900. Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7, 1901, against foreign influence in areas such as trade, politics

Indochinese unrest, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Indochinese unrest, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st April 1900

Irascible English tourist, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th May 1900

Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Satirical cartoon on the defeat of the invading Italian army at the siege of Mek ele, Ethiopia

A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, 1894. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894

The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 4th July 1891

Scene of Hell, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Scene of Hell, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Pentheus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pentheus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Pentheus was a king of Thebes, son of the Echion and Agave. Pentheus was pulled down and torn limb from limb by his own mother and other Bacchae in their frenzy

Hercules and the Hydra, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Hercules and the Hydra, 1655. A plate from Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Yes, he broke the pot, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Yes, he broke the pot, 1799. Plate 25 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression

St Jeromes Dream, c1600. Artist: Orazio Borgianni
St Jeromes Dream, c1600. St Jerome (c340-420), one of the four great Fathers of the Christian church who translated the Old Testament from Hebrew into Latin

A brawl between German soldiers and Bavarian officers, Germany, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
A brawl between German soldiers and Bavarian officers, Germany, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th August 1898

Attack against M Georgewitch, minister of Serbia in Paris 1893. Artist: Frederic Lix
Attack against M Georgewitch, minister of Serbia in Paris 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 2nd December 1893

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"Unleashing the Power: From Medieval Jousting to Snowboxing Hares, the Art Takes Center Stage" Witness the clash of titans as two knights compete in a medieval jousting tournament, their lances poised for impact. The iconic Titanic poster reminds us of the tragic collision that shook the world - a reminder that they are have devastating consequences. In "The Voice that filled the Albert Hall, " H. M. Bateman captures the intensity of an opera singer's powerful voice hitting every corner of the grand hall. Punch and Judy may be known for their comedic antics, but even they engage in playful hits during their timeless puppet show. Amidst Scotland's snowy landscape, mountain hares showcase their agility by boxing each other - nature's way of settling disputes with a hit or two. A strong African woman pounds grain in traditional Somalian clothing, her rhythmic hits echoing through time as she prepares nourishment for her community. This Christmas Greetings card brings humor to golf enthusiasts with its pun-themed artwork - because sometimes hitting a hole-in-one is just par for the course. As our tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash her opponent with precision and power, she embodies grace and strength on court. St Paul's Cathedral stood tall amidst bomb damage during World War II, symbolizing resilience against destructive hits from enemy forces. Captain Smith stands at helm on Titanic; little did he know his fateful journey would end in tragedy when it hit an iceberg – reminding us how one moment can change everything. The Wrestlers sculpture takes inspiration from ancient Greek art where muscular bodies collide in fierce combat – capturing raw physicality through each hit exchanged. Ten-pin bowling alley comes alive with laughter and friendly competition as players aim to hit those elusive strikes down every lane.