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Winston Churchill making his famous V for Victory sign, 1942. A typical gesture of defiance from Britains wartime Prime Minister. (Colorised black and white print)
The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939). Creator: Il ya RepinThe Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939). Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of Turkey, also known as Cossacks of Saporog Are Drafting a Manifesto
The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1783). General Sir George Eliott is on horseback pointing to the battle between the British and the Spanish land and sea forces
Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband
Detail of the Zaporozhets writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan, 1880-1890, (1965). Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of Turkey
Jack Rose, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceJack Rose, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Jacob Rosenzweig (1875-1947) an American gambler and who was a witness in the Becker-Rosenthal murder trial in New York City
Mrs. Phil. Lydig, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceMrs. Phil. Lydig, 1911
Sketches from Mexico: Banuelos José de Jesús, the famous Mexican brigand chief, 1864. Creator: UnknownSketches from Mexico: Banuelos Jose de Jesus, the famous Mexican brigand chief, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Beauce, ...a portrait of Banuelos Jose de Jesus
The Devil Speaks (Mahna No Varua Ino), from Fragrance (Noa Noa), 1893-94. 1893-94The Devil Speaks (Mahna No Varua Ino), from Fragrance (Noa Noa), 1893-94. Tahitian ritual upa upa dance held in secret, in defiance of colonial authority
The Boyar Morozova, 1887, (1965). Creator: Vasily SurikovThe Boyar Morozova, 1887, (1965). Detail showing distraught worshippers, from a painting depicting Feodosia Morozovas arrest by the Nikonians in 1671
Portrait of a Boy, 1747. Creator: Jean-Baptiste PerronneauPortrait of a Boy, 1747
Portrait of the artist Astrid Setterwall Ångström (1895-1982), 1914. Creator: Gerda Roosval-KallsteniusPortrait of the artist Astrid Setterwall...ngstrom (1895-1982), 1914
Hugo Birger, the Artist, as a Mercenary, 1879. Creator: Ernst JosephsonHugo Birger, the Artist, as a Mercenary, 1879
Hawkins Point Farm, 1825-1870. Creator: Alfred Jacob MillerHawkins Point Farm, 1825-1870
Here is the Pleasure, Sirs, Here is the Pleasure, c1860. Creator: Edouard de BeaumontHere is the Pleasure, Sirs, Here is the Pleasure, c1860. Beaumont reveals the antagonism among women of different social classes and generations
"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813) was mortally wounded on May 6, 1813, during an engagement in the War of 1812 between his ship
The Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiThe Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan
The Death of Officer Murata, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiThe Death of Officer Murata, 1877. From Oral Account of the Events at Kagoshima
Ariharano Tokihira and Matsuo Maru, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa KunisadaAriharano Tokihira and Matsuo Maru, 19th century
Ikina, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiIkina, 1885. Series: An Educational Account of Self-Made Men
Adam and Eve, c1500. Creator: UnknownAdam and Eve, unknown date, c1500
Algerian, 1871-1873. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille CorotAlgerian, 1871-1873
O'Connor, J.C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold GentheO'Connor, J.C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916
Cisco, John Jay, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 June 22. Creator: Arnold GentheCisco, John Jay, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 June 22
Morgan, D.P. Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1930 Mar. or Apr. Creator: Arnold GentheMorgan, D.P. Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1930 Mar. or Apr
Waite, W. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold GentheWaite, W. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915
Free Education--A Difficult Problem, drawn from life, 1891. Creator: UnknownFree Education--A Difficult Problem, drawn from life, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Altman, Ruth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold GentheAltman, Ruth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1928
Courage Civique; 20 aout 1914. Creator: UnknownCourage Civique; 20 aout 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
Le Roi-Soldat; Albert I. Roi des Belges, 1914. Creator: J SimontLe Roi-Soldat; Albert I. Roi des Belges, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
Gilmore, Inez Haynes, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold GentheGilmore, Inez Haynes, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913
Courage Civique; La salle de l'Independence, a l'Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles, 1914. Creator: UnknownCourage Civique; La salle de l'Independence, a l'Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
Albert 1er, Roi des Belges, 1914. Creator: UnknownAlbert 1er, Roi des Belges, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
Courage Civique; M Adolphe Max, Bourgmestre de Bruxelles, 1914. Creator: UnknownCourage Civique; M Adolphe Max, Bourgmestre de Bruxelles, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
L'Heroique Defense de Troyon, 1914. Creator: UnknownL'Heroique Defense de Troyon, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
Gardner, G. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold GentheGardner, G. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916
A Little Ajax for a Cent Defying the Lightning, from Puck, published December 10, 1890. Creator: Charles Jay TaylorA Little Ajax for a Cent Defying the Lightning, from Puck, published December 10, 1890
Back View of Seated Figure, Lifting Left Arm, n.d. Creator: Jean-Baptiste CarpeauxBack View of Seated Figure, Lifting Left Arm, n.d
Per and Lotso Vannar's sons, Sjokksjokk's Sami village, Jokkmokk's son, 1868. Creator: Lotten von DubenPer and Lotso Vannar's sons, Sjokksjokk's Sami village, Jokkmokk's son, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her
Portrait of Elsa Nilsdotter Länta, 35 years old, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. Creator: Lotten von DubenPortrait of Elsa Nilsdotter Lanta, 35 years old, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband
Portrait of Inga Amundsdotter, 76, Sjokksjokk, 1868. Creator: Lotten von DubenPortrait of Inga Amundsdotter, 76, Sjokksjokk, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband Gustaf von Duben in 1868
Yo Shona, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisYo Shona, c1903. Yo Shona, head-and-shoulders portrait, with shield, facing front
Manchurian and Korean, 1865-1871. Creator: VV LaninManchurian and Korean, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P
Tasunka, (alias Plenty Horse[s]) The slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Creator: John C. H. GrabillTasunka, (alias Plenty Horse[s]) The slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891
Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Creator: John C. H. GrabillLittle, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Little, Oglala leader, full-length studio portrait seated between two standing Euro-American men; Chris Mathison ()
The Bard, 1784. Creators: John Hall, Samuel MiddimanThe Bard, 1784
Melville, Adm. Artic Explorer; Engineer of the JEANETTE in 1880s; photographed c. 1910. Creator: UnknownMelville, Adm. Artic Explorer; Engineer of the JEANETTE in 1880s; photographed c. 1910
Cheetah Siblings. Creator: Viet ChuCheetah Siblings
Indian Nobles, c1891. Creator: James GrantIndian Nobles, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Untitled (Portrait of a Seated Woman), 1875. Creator: UnknownUntitled (Portrait of a Seated Woman), 1875. Black-and-white portrait photograph of a dark-skinned women shown from the thigh up wearing voluminous sleeves, both hands on her hips
Poster from Womens March on Washington with I m not giving up, 2017The election of the Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States of America prompted worldwide protests in January 2017
The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72. 1857-72The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72
Governor Tryon and the Regulators, (1877). Creator: Albert BobbettGovernor Tryon and the Regulators, (1877). British Royal Governor William Tryon (1729-1788) confronts North Carolina Regulators in 1771
Defence of the Liberty Pole in New York, (1877). Creator: Albert BobbettDefence of the Liberty Pole in New York, (1877). Liberty poles were erected in New York City as symbols of resistance by the Sons of Liberty before and during the American Revolution (1765-1783)
Barbara Frietchies Defiance, (1878). Creator: Albert BobbettBarbara Frietchies Defiance, (1878). Incident during the American Civil War: elderly Unionist Barbara Fritchie pleads with an occupying Confederate general to Shoot if you must this old gray head
The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Creator: Vasily SurikovThe Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Sketch for Boyarynya Morozova, a painting of 1887, depicting Feodosias arrest by the Nikonians in 1671
Boy making a face at a German cavalry officer. Creator: UnknownBoy making a face at a German cavalry officer. A child makes a gesture of defiance at a soldier wearing a spiked helmet, in a comment on the German occupation of France during the First World War
The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry... at Brandywine, 1777, (1939)The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. How the D.C.L.I. Won Their Red Feathers at Brandywine, 1777, (1939). Incident during the American Revolutionary War, 11 September 1777, near Chadds Ford
Boyarynya Morozova, 1887. Artist: Vasily SurikovBoyarynya Morozova, 1887. Feodosia Morozova (1632-1675) was one of the leading figures of the Old Believer movement that split from the Russian Orthodox Church after 1666-1667 in protest at religious
Self-Portrait, 1719. Creator: Balthasar DennerSelf-Portrait, 1719
Woman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana, 1639. Creator: Cesare DandiniWoman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana, 1639
Mosquito Hawk-Assiniboin, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisMosquito Hawk-Assiniboin, c1908. Assiniboine man, Mosquito Hawk, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left
Saving the Colours: the Guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854 (1909). Artist: Robert GibbSaving the Colours: the Guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854 (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 7, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Artist: J RogersThe Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Spanish and French forces besieged Gibraltar from 1779 until 1783
The Milkmaid, 18th century, (1938). Artist: Jean-Baptiste GreuzeThe Milkmaid. Painting housed in the Louvre, Paris. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]
Prince Michael of Chernigov at the camp of Batu Khan, 1246 (1883). Artist: Vasily SmirnovPrince Michael of Chernigov at the camp of Batu Khan, 1246 (1883). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
People made homeless by German bombing, Liverpool, World War II, 1941. Carrying whatever belongings they have been able to salvage
Better to be buried... than to surrender, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918Better to be buried beneath the ruins of the fort than to surrender, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918. Sign in French:s ensevelir sous les ruines du fort pluto t que de se rendre
Sir William Gascoigne refuses to sentence a prelate or peer, 1405 (1864). ArtistSir William Gascoigne defies King Henry IV, 1405 (1864). Gascoigne (1366-1423), Chief Justice of England, refusing to pass a sentence of death upon Lord Scrope (1350-1405), Archbishop of York
Sir Winston Churchill memorial statue, Parliament Square, London, 2005. This statue of Britains great wartime Prime Minister stands opposite the Palace of Westminster
Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. Artist: John LeechMithridates defying the Romans, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Murder of Prince Edward, 1471 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleMurder of Prince Edward, 1864. Some accounts claim the Prince died in battle, others report of the murder of Prince Edward after capture by King Edward IV, at the Battle of Tewkesbury, 4 May 1471
Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (3), c1916. Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty is a music hall song written by Arthur J. Mills, Fred Godfrey (1880-1953) and Bennett Scott (1875-1930) in 1916
Roland, the Hero of the National Epic of France, 1909. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]
The parting of Sir Thomas More and his daughter, 1535 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. II, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). Artist: G StodartDefeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). General Sir George Eliott is on horseback pointing to the battle between the British and the Spanish land and sea forces
A suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). Artist: Sport & GeneralA suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests
A suffragette being arrested, c1910s (1935). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests
The Defence of Lathom House, 1644. Artist: J GodfreyThe Defence of Lathom House, 1644. Lathom House in Lancashire was the home of the Earls of Derby. In 1644, during the Civil War
Siege of Ladysmith, South Africa, Boer War, 1899-1900. Defending British troops in trenches fixing bayonets in preparation to repel a Boer attack
Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Defending British troops making a night sortie. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)
Londoners made homeless by a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, October 1940. Holding some treasured possessions recovered from the ruins, they put on brave, smiling faces
Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859 (c1880)Indian Mutiny, 1857-59 (c1880). Lieutenant de Kantzow at Mynpooree (Mainpuri) holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three hours until rescued by an influential Indian
