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Defeat Collection (#7)

"Defeat: A Powerful Reminder of Resilience and Redemption" Moses, with hands held up high, led his people through the wilderness

Background imageDefeat Collection: The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching)

The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching)
MMM5481983 The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching) by English School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDefeat Collection: The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529

The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub
5242609 The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub. c.1865 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Background imageDefeat Collection: The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb

The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb. 20th century
LSE4106940 The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb. 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St

Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner
NWI4944517 Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner

Background imageDefeat Collection: American Civil War (1861-1865): Surrender of the Confederate Arm on the Mississippi River in Port

American Civil War (1861-1865): Surrender of the Confederate Arm on the Mississippi River in Port Hudson Louisiana
NWI4829870 American Civil War (1861-1865): Surrender of the Confederate Arm on the Mississippi River in Port Hudson Louisiana after the fall of Vicksburg, 1863

Background imageDefeat Collection: Secession War (1861-1865): General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870)

Secession War (1861-1865): General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) leader of the Armels signed the surrender of
NWI4829553 Secession War (1861-1865): General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) leader of the Armels signed the surrender of the Confedere State to the Union Army led by General Ulysses Simpson Grant

Background imageDefeat Collection: The Battle of Gettysburg between July 1 and 3, 1863 in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War

The Battle of Gettysburg between July 1 and 3, 1863 in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War
NWI4829378 The Battle of Gettysburg between July 1 and 3, 1863 in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War, 1861-1865: a soldier of the Confederate Army retreated after defeat

Background imageDefeat Collection: US Civil War, 1861-1865: General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870)

US Civil War, 1861-1865: General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) went with his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court
NWI4831387 US Civil War, 1861-1865: General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) went with his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, United States (USA), 1865

Background imageDefeat Collection: War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in
NWI4844283 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in Yorktown, Virginia: drums

Background imageDefeat Collection: War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in
NWI4844183 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in Yorktown

Background imageDefeat Collection: United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Hesse (Germany)

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Hesse (Germany) troops of the British army at Yorktown Virginia
NWI4844168 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Hesse (Germany) troops of the British army at Yorktown Virginia battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender of

Background imageDefeat Collection: War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in
NWI4844086 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in Yorktown

Background imageDefeat Collection: War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in
NWI4844074 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in Yorktown

Background imageDefeat Collection: Roman Antiquite ' Ateius Capiton, Roman jurisconsult opposing the expedition of Crassus in

Roman Antiquite " Ateius Capiton, Roman jurisconsult opposing the expedition of Crassus in the Parthic War that
ELD4962006 Roman Antiquite " Ateius Capiton, Roman jurisconsult opposing the expedition of Crassus in the Parthic War that will lead to the defeat of the Battle of Carrhes

Background imageDefeat Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_11_9: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Justice Proces

Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_11_9: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Justice Proces
ICA4848905 Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_11_9: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Justice Proces, Belligerants and Symbols, Victory - William II

Background imageDefeat Collection: William Hull (1753-1825) American soldier and politician withdrew American troops from Fort

William Hull (1753-1825) American soldier and politician withdrew American troops from Fort Detroit after the defeat of
NWI4837963 William Hull (1753-1825) American soldier and politician withdrew American troops from Fort Detroit after the defeat of Brownstown, 1812

Background imageDefeat Collection: Great North War (1700-1721): Flight of King Charles XII of Sweden (1697-1718)

Great North War (1700-1721): Flight of King Charles XII of Sweden (1697-1718) after the battle of Poltava (Pultawa)
NWI4837561 Great North War (1700-1721): Flight of King Charles XII of Sweden (1697-1718) after the battle of Poltava (Pultawa) against Pierre Le Grand, 1709

Background imageDefeat Collection: Defeat of the Saxons against William the Conquerant (1027-1087) in the Battle of Hastings, 1066

Defeat of the Saxons against William the Conquerant (1027-1087) in the Battle of Hastings, 1066
NWI4873465 Defeat of the Saxons against William the Conquerant (1027-1087) in the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578)

Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Battle of Lepante
NWI4878222 Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Battle of Lepante, October 7, 1571

Background imageDefeat Collection: Le Laugher rouge, Satirique en N & B, 1918_11_2: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Victory

Le Laugher rouge, Satirique en N & B, 1918_11_2: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Victory, Armistice
ICA4848839 Le Laugher rouge, Satirique en N & B, 1918_11_2: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Victory, Armistice, Reparations - Germania - Illustration by Rene Jouenne ()

Background imageDefeat Collection: Napoleon I (1769-1821) and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815

Napoleon I (1769-1821) and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4833228 Napoleon I (1769-1821) and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army

Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army from Moscow to France
ELD4934182 Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army from Moscow to France

Background imageDefeat Collection: Boudicca 1st century British queen of the Iceni

Boudicca 1st century British queen of the Iceni
2603634 Boudicca 1st century British queen of the Iceni; (add.info.: Boudicca (Boadicea) 1st century British queen of the Iceni after her defeat

Background imageDefeat Collection: The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona

The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona
2910913 The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the defeat of the French in the front of Gerona during the Peninsular War)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy

Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy, 1875 (engraving)
PCT4277313 Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy, 1875 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: 'Under the machine gun' - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)

"Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)
DUV4222604 "Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph); 38.5x27.5 cm; (add.info.: This engraving represents our bold troops taking hold of a German cannon)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte and his Army retreating from the battlefied of Liepzig

Napoleon Bonaparte and his Army retreating from the battlefied of Liepzig
FLO4608636 Napoleon Bonaparte and his Army retreating from the battlefied of Liepzig, after the premature destruction of the bridge on the Elster River, 1813

Background imageDefeat Collection: Tunisian island of Gerba (Djerba) (engraving)

Tunisian island of Gerba (Djerba) (engraving)
3599999 Tunisian island of Gerba (Djerba) (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Tunisian island of Gerba (Djerba) under almohade dominion since 1160

Background imageDefeat Collection: Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8655643 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Russian soldiers retreating, Battle of the Yalu River, 1904 (litho)

Russian soldiers retreating, Battle of the Yalu River, 1904 (litho)
8655606 Russian soldiers retreating, Battle of the Yalu River, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Edward the First (colour litho)

Edward the First (colour litho)
8673452 Edward the First (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the First)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Defeat of Dutch fleet by Admiral Blake (coloured engraving)

Defeat of Dutch fleet by Admiral Blake (coloured engraving)
8642199 Defeat of Dutch fleet by Admiral Blake (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of Dutch fleet by Admiral Blake)

Background imageDefeat Collection: First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530480 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. Wood engraving c. 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDefeat Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese allowing General Stoessel

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese allowing General Stoessel and the Russian defenders of Port Arthur honorable
530184 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese allowing General Stoessel and the Russian defenders of Port Arthur honorable surrender

Background imageDefeat Collection: Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic
538304 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic. (London, 1871)

Background imageDefeat Collection: The Defense of Paris, 1870-71 (oil on panel)

The Defense of Paris, 1870-71 (oil on panel)
5861702 The Defense of Paris, 1870-71 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier)

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8625826

Background imageDefeat Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: What Nicholas heard in the Shell (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: What Nicholas heard in the Shell (engraving)
8657242 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: What Nicholas heard in the Shell (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: What Nicholas heard in the Shell)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet (litho)

Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet (litho)
8660794 Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet)

Background imageDefeat Collection: The Siege of Potidaea, BC 432 (litho)

The Siege of Potidaea, BC 432 (litho)
8660771 The Siege of Potidaea, BC 432 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Potidaea, BC 432)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving)

Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving)
8635753 Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Lysander ordering the wals of Athens to be torn down (engraving)

Lysander ordering the wals of Athens to be torn down (engraving)
8635082 Lysander ordering the wals of Athens to be torn down (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving)

Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving)
8635034 Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Salamis, 480 BC. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Carthage: Villas romaines (b/w photo)

Carthage: Villas romaines (b/w photo)
8674537 Carthage: Villas romaines (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villas romaines)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Carthage: La Victoire (b/w photo)

Carthage: La Victoire (b/w photo)
8674495 Carthage: La Victoire (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Victoire)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Carthage: Carthage (b/w photo)

Carthage: Carthage (b/w photo)
8674488 Carthage: Carthage (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthage. Illustration for a booklet of postcards of Carthage)

Background imageDefeat Collection: Carthage: L'Amphitheatre (b/w photo)

Carthage: L'Amphitheatre (b/w photo)
8674474 Carthage: L'Amphitheatre (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Amphitheatre)

Background imageDefeat Collection: The Death of Lysimachus (litho)

The Death of Lysimachus (litho)
8660732 The Death of Lysimachus (litho) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Lysimachus)



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"Defeat: A Powerful Reminder of Resilience and Redemption" Moses, with hands held up high, led his people through the wilderness, overcoming defeat to reach the Promised Land. In Millais' painting, "Hands Up, " we witness the anguish etched on faces as surrender becomes inevitable. Scipio Africanus meets Hannibal at the Battle of Zama – a clash that marked both victory and defeat for these legendary generals. Like Moses before him, Churchill's V for victory salute inspired hope in a nation facing imminent defeat during World War II. "The Remnants of an Army" depict the aftermath of a devastating loss – a haunting reminder that even great powers can be humbled. The Battle of Long Island saw American revolutionaries face their first major defeat against British forces in New York. Atop Westbury White Horse, England and Wales clashed in rugby - where triumph or bitter defeat could hinge on mere inches gained or lost. The Napoleonic Wars witnessed countless battles like Rothiere - where victories were celebrated but defeats shaped destinies forevermore. Sitting Bull, Chief of Sioux Indians, stood tall despite repeated defeats inflicted upon his people by those seeking to conquer their lands. In every tale lies an important lesson: Defeat may wound us deeply but it also fuels our determination to rise again stronger than ever before.