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Background imageRisk Collection: Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageRisk Collection: The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)

The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)
The Titanic Slip, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Background imageRisk Collection: The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

Background imageRisk Collection: Wild boar hunting, c17th century. Creator: Leonard Bramer

Wild boar hunting, c17th century. Creator: Leonard Bramer
Wild boar hunting, c17th century

Background imageRisk Collection: How to make a surprise attack; Arrival at the enemy trench and execution of the surprise... 1917

How to make a surprise attack; Arrival at the enemy trench and execution of the surprise... 1917. Creator: Unknown
How to make a surprise attack; Arrival at the enemy trench and execution of the surprise attack; in the foreground, limping with a bullet in his leg, a wounded man returns, 1917

Background imageRisk Collection: How to make a surprise attack; Crossing our network of razor wires.. 1917. Creator: Unknown

How to make a surprise attack; Crossing our network of razor wires.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
How to make a surprise attack; Crossing our network of razor wires: in the background, bursts of accompanying fire, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imageRisk Collection: Gathering Cliff Fungus at Kumano, Kishu Province (Kishu kumano iwatake tori), from the ser... 1860

Gathering Cliff Fungus at Kumano, Kishu Province (Kishu kumano iwatake tori), from the ser... 1860
Gathering Cliff Fungus at Kumano, Kishu Province (Kishu kumano iwatake tori), from the series "One Hundred Views of Famous Views in the Various Provinces (shokoku meishi hyakkei)", 1860

Background imageRisk Collection: Mushroom Gathering at Kumano in Kii Province (Kishu Kumano iwatake tori) from the series '... 1860

Mushroom Gathering at Kumano in Kii Province (Kishu Kumano iwatake tori) from the series "... 1860
Mushroom Gathering at Kumano in Kii Province (Kishu Kumano iwatake tori) from the series "One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)", 1860

Background imageRisk Collection: The Diligence in the Alps, n.d. Creator: Thomas Allom

The Diligence in the Alps, n.d. Creator: Thomas Allom
The Diligence in the Alps, n.d

Background imageRisk Collection: Woman Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace Gets Me Going, from Communia... 1695

Woman Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace Gets Me Going, from Communia... 1695. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Woman Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace Gets Me Going, from Communia Gaudia (The Wide-Spread Rejoicing at the Siege of Namur), 1695

Background imageRisk Collection: Man Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace is Better than a Victory, from Communia... 1695

Man Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace is Better than a Victory, from Communia... 1695. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Man Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace is Better than a Victory, from Communia Gaudia (The Wide-Spread Rejoicing at the Siege of Namur), 1695

Background imageRisk Collection: The Fall of Icarus, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles

The Fall of Icarus, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
The Fall of Icarus, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageRisk Collection: The Roulette Table at Monte Carlo, 1903. Artist: Edvard Munch

The Roulette Table at Monte Carlo, 1903. Artist: Edvard Munch
The Roulette Table at Monte Carlo, 1903

Background imageRisk Collection: 'Danger !'--A scene in St. Jamess Park, 1886. Creator: Unknown

"Danger !"--A scene in St. Jamess Park, 1886. Creator: Unknown
" Danger !" --A scene in St. Jamess Park, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageRisk Collection: Marylin, the Trapeze Artist, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frank Gray

Marylin, the Trapeze Artist, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frank Gray
Marylin, the Trapeze Artist, 1935/1942

Background imageRisk Collection: Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866, reworked 1880-1881 and c. 1897

Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866, reworked 1880-1881 and c. 1897

Background imageRisk Collection: Remains of a covered portico, or a cryptoportiucus, in a villa of Domitian, five miles

Remains of a covered portico, or a cryptoportiucus, in a villa of Domitian, five miles outside Rome on the Frascati road, from Vedute di Roma (Roman Views), ca. 1766

Background imageRisk Collection: When Fortune Is Abundant, the Fall Will Be Deeper from Six Sayings about Fortune, ca

When Fortune Is Abundant, the Fall Will Be Deeper from Six Sayings about Fortune, ca. 1560

Background imageRisk Collection: Rocks at Ilfracombe, c1870

Rocks at Ilfracombe, c1870. Ilfracombe on the North Devon coast is a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageRisk Collection: Carrick-A-Rede, c1870

Carrick-A-Rede, c1870. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in County Antrim, Northern Ireland links the mainland with the island of Carrickarede above the Atlantic Ocean

Background imageRisk Collection: One Mans Pass, Donegal, c1870

One Mans Pass, Donegal, c1870
" One Mans Pass", Donegal, c1870. Narrow ridge of One Mans Pass in Slieve League, Donegal, Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageRisk Collection: 1954 Ford Zephyr, J. Risk, P. Wren on Redex Rally. Creator: Unknown

1954 Ford Zephyr, J. Risk, P. Wren on Redex Rally. Creator: Unknown
1954 Ford Zephyr, J.Risk, P.Wren on Redex Rally

Background imageRisk Collection: A Sporting Chance: British Soldiers Making a Dash for It, 1916. Creator: Unknown

A Sporting Chance: British Soldiers Making a Dash for It, 1916. Creator: Unknown
A Sporting Chance:: British Soldiers " Making a Dash for It", 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Background imageRisk Collection: Beachy Head, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Beachy Head, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Beachy Head, 1890. Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

Background imageRisk Collection: The Banquet of Damocles, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Banquet of Damocles, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Banquet of Damocles, 1890. Damocles, 4th century BC courtier, swapped places for a day with King Dionysius II who arranged for a sword held by a single hair of a horses tail to hang above his

Background imageRisk Collection: To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. Creator: Unknown

To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. Creator: Unknown
To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageRisk Collection: Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageRisk Collection: Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageRisk Collection: Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageRisk Collection: On the way to the wreck, c1900. Creator: Unknown

On the way to the wreck, c1900. Creator: Unknown
On the way to the wreck, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageRisk Collection: The Pulpit in Lysefjord, 1914. Creator: Unknown

The Pulpit in Lysefjord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
The Pulpit in Lysefjord, 1914. Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is a steep cliff above Lysefjorden. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder". [Mittet & Co, Kunstforlag - Kristania, 1914]

Background imageRisk Collection: At the Craters Brink, Asama-Yama, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting

At the Craters Brink, Asama-Yama, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
At the Craters Brink, Asama-Yama, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageRisk Collection: At the Craters Brink, Aso-San, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting

At the Craters Brink, Aso-San, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
At the Craters Brink, Aso-San, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageRisk Collection: Snake Charrmers with Hamadryads (Kuy Cobras), 1900. Creator: Unknown

Snake Charrmers with Hamadryads (Kuy Cobras), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Snake Charrmers with Hamadryads (Kuy Cobras), 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Background imageRisk Collection: At Work in a Victorian Gold-Mine, 1923. Creator: Unknown

At Work in a Victorian Gold-Mine, 1923. Creator: Unknown
At Work in a Victorian Gold-Mine, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageRisk Collection: The Grandeur of the Lightning Flash, 1935

The Grandeur of the Lightning Flash, 1935
The Grandeur of the Lightning Flash, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

Background imageRisk Collection: Men Whose Nerve Surpasses That of a Mountaineer on a Precipice, c1935

Men Whose Nerve Surpasses That of a Mountaineer on a Precipice, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageRisk Collection: Unselfconscious Heroes Who Toil in Dangers Face, c1935

Unselfconscious Heroes Who Toil in Dangers Face, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageRisk Collection: The Underwriting Room at Lloyds, with the Rostrum in the centre, 1936

The Underwriting Room at Lloyds, with the Rostrum in the centre, 1936
The Underwriting Room at Lloyd s, with the Rostrum in the centre, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Background imageRisk Collection: Notice to passengers planning to make transatlantic journeys, 1915

Notice to passengers planning to make transatlantic journeys, 1915
Notice to passengers planning to make transatlantic journeys during World War I, 1915. Published by the Imperial German Embassy in Washington DC

Background imageRisk Collection: American Speedway Racing - Jack Ericson, turning on three wheels, 1937

American Speedway Racing - Jack Ericson, turning on three wheels, 1937
American Speedway Racing - Jack Ericson, of New Jersey, making a successful turn on three wheels. His front wheel can be seen flying in the opposite direction. 1937

Background imageRisk Collection: Fireman, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Fireman, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Fireman, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageRisk Collection: Design for mural, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Design for mural, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Design for mural, 1941. Men at work in a factory pouring molten metal. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageRisk Collection: Worker in an aircraft factory (preparation of alloy), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Worker in an aircraft factory (preparation of alloy), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Worker in an aircraft factory (preparation of alloy), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageRisk Collection: Rivetting, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Rivetting, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Rivetting, 1941. Men at work in the shipyard. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageRisk Collection: War effort, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

War effort, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
War effort, 1941. A man working in an aircraft factory smooths propeller blades with a sanding machine. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageRisk Collection: James Bruce Helps His Follower, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant

James Bruce Helps His Follower, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant
James Bruce Helps His Follower, c1925. James Bruce, (1730-1794), Scottish traveller. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler. [The Waverley Book Company, Ltd. London, c1925]

Background imageRisk Collection: Dutch Schuyts off Flushing, 19th century, (1935). Artist: Francois Louis Thomas Francia

Dutch Schuyts off Flushing, 19th century, (1935). Artist: Francois Louis Thomas Francia
Dutch Schuyts off Flushing, 19th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy



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