Calamity Collection

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

Betws-y-coed Conwy County Borough, Wales
Vintage 19th century photograph: Betws-y-coed is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire

Man losing control of his mount while passing a carriage
Man losing control of his mount while passing a horse and carriage on a road. How to Pass a Carriage. Academy for Grown Horsemen

The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland (engraving)
1039495 The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland)

Scene of the Calamity at the Bristol Theatre (engraving)
1099291 Scene of the Calamity at the Bristol Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Calamity at the Bristol Theatre)

Young ladies of the ruined city making and distributing sandwiches to starving and destitute children (engraving)
736201 Young ladies of the ruined city making and distributing sandwiches to starving and destitute children (engraving) by English School

Young fresh mobile photographers
Leif Løndal

HESTIA / VESTA
The Greek-Roman virgin goddess of the hearth, custodian of the sacred fire which Aeneas brought to Rome from Troy and which must never go out, lest a great calamity should occur

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded

The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. Artist: Pacino di Bonaguida
The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Crucifixion, St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy

Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ

Christ on the Cross, 16th century. From Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, Portugal

Western / Calamity Range
CALAMITY RANGE (Paul Evan Lehmann) The hero, with the bad guys gun in his back, is rescued by the gal from the livery stables. Date: 1930s

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Moufflou, by Ouida, showing Moufflou howling when the eldest brother of the family, Tasso, is conscripted to join the army. Date: 1915

Drawings Prints, Print, Cold, Broth, &, Calamity, Artist publisher, Henry Wigstead
Drawings and Prints, Print, Cold Broth & Calamity, Artist and publisher, After, Henry Wigstead, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1745

Calamnity, Calamity Peak. Near Custer City on B. & M. R y. Title of Peak from the most noted character in Black Hills, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Calamity Peak. Near Custer, named after Calamity Jane, the most noted character in the Black Hills, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Source Size = 3123 x 4105
BEWAILING THE DEAD. Egypt, engraving 1879

Evidence of the Earthquake in San Francisco - 1906
Buckled tram tracks in front of the Post Office provide evidence of the Earthquake in San Francisco, USA - 1906. Date: 1906

Foxhunting Humour - In the action
" Hullo, old chap, you look as if you d had sport! In at the kill?" " Well, no. I was in at the ditch and in a the river. We can t expect to be in everywhere." Date: 1902

Jobs Resignation after receiving the successive blows of unprecedented calamities. circa early 18th century

Calamnity, Calamity Peak. Near Custer City On B. & M. R y. Title Of Peak From The Most Noted Character In Black Hills, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer

Calamity Peak. Near Custer, Named After Calamity Jane, The Most Noted Character In The Black Hills, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

Source Size = 3123 x 4105
BEWAILING THE DEAD. Egypt, engraving 1879

The calamity of the night of July 1st / 56
The calamity of the night of July 1st/56. Drawing showing the collapse of the Reed Street wharf on the Delaware River in the Southwark section of Philadelphia. Date 1856 July 1

Awful calamity gulf tidal wave. September 8th 1900

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Martha Jane Canary Burke, known as Calamity Jane. American frontier character. Oil over a photograph, 1895

CALAMITY JANE (1852-1903). Martha Jane Canary Burke. American frontier character; photographed in 1895

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). NÔÇÜ e Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895
CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). N© e Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

Calamity Jane, notorious frontier character, General Crooks scout

Calamity Jane when she was a scout for General Crook in the Black Hills, S. D

Crash Amid Crocodiles
To crash in central Africa is sufficient of a calamity in itself, but to crash into crocodile-infested Lake Victoria is more than anyones share of bad luck

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Unveiling the Calamities: A Glimpse into Humanity's Turmoil" In this captivating collection of artworks and photographs, we are transported through time to witness various calamities that have befallen humanity. From the enigmatic figure Jane, whose adventurous spirit defied societal norms in the Wild West, to Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna's haunting painting depicting an unknown title from the mid-19th century - each piece unravels a tale of chaos and despair. The oil on wood masterpiece "The Calamities of Humanity" takes us back even further, showcasing a scene from 1600 where tragedy strikes with relentless force. Meanwhile, in Betws-y-coed Conwy County Borough, Wales, a man loses control of his mount while passing a carriage - reminding us that they are strike at any moment. "The Fire in the Borgo, " a fresco dating back to 1514, captures an inferno raging through buildings as panic ensues. In its detailed depiction lies both destruction and resilience amidst adversity. The engraving titled "The Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire" transports us to another unfortunate event where nature's unpredictability claims lives. Not limited to natural disasters alone, human-made tragedies also find their place within these glimpses into history. "The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland" exposes the perils faced by those who depend on treacherous waters for survival. Similarly heart-wrenching is "Scene of the Calamity at Bristol Theatre, " which immortalizes an incident that unfolded under bright lights meant for joyous entertainment. Yet amid all this darkness emerges moments of compassion and strength. Young ladies from a ruined city selflessly make sandwiches for starving children; their act symbolizing hope amidst desolation. And then there is Miss Neruda Jones studying her violin in Paris - her determination undeterred by life's adversities.