Cowering Collection

Bill Sykes (Barnard)
Bill Sykes sits at a table with a bottle of booze while his dog Bullseye cowers against the wall, afraid of being hit

The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law Bateman
The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law by Bateman. A terrified, small man cowering in a chair after disagreeing with his imperious looking mother in law

Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal as an Ogre
O!. Stephanus Johannes Paulus ( Paul ) Kruger, State President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) (1825-1905) - as an Ogre causing nightmares for various British Politicians of the day

The Peasant's Pleasure, after c.1619. Creator: Unknown
The Peasant's Pleasure, after c.1619

Cain Slaying Abel, 1715-1728. Creators: Paolo de Matteis, Luca Giordano
Cain Slaying Abel, 1715-1728

La Prééminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance... [pl. 17], pub.1752)
La Preeminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance of France Recognized by Spain 1662) [pl. 17], published 1752

Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929

'Pictures of the Year - VII. "La Gigale", after Henrietta Rae, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Pictures of the Year - VII. "La Gigale", after Henrietta Rae, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Man standing over cowering woman, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Man standing over cowering woman, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus, 1493. Saul of Tarsus (1st century) who took the name Paul after seeing a vision of Christ on the road to Damascus

No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c. 1902 (colour litho)
6031071 No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c.1902 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Non Monsieur)

Eve, apocalyptic scene 1930, (oil on panel)
7294026 Eve, apocalyptic scene 1930, (oil on panel) by Bonichi, Scipione Gino (1904-33); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: Eve, apocalyptic scene, 1930)

Thunderstorm, 1896 (oil on canvas)
7380025 Thunderstorm, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Chelmonski, Joseph (1850-1914); 107 x 163 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Jozef Chełmonski (1850-1914))

Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father, 1793 (painting)
7294370 Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father, 1793 (painting) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825) (after); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Gertrude)

The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7387163 The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 68 x 45 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914))

Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05, (panel)
7129141 Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05, (panel) by Garbo, Raffaellino del (c.1466-1524); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05)

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The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas)
7128817 The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas) by Galli, Giovanni Antonio (Lo Spadarino) (1585-1651/3); 98x135 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

San Siro wins the Basilisk, Sketch for the Church of San Siro in Genoa, c. 1683 (oil on canvas)
7352699 San Siro wins the Basilisk, Sketch for the Church of San Siro in Genoa, c.1683 (oil on canvas) by Carlone, Giovanni Battista (1592-1677); 60x107 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

The fire in the borgo, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)
7146030 The fire in the borgo, c.1501-1520 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Sala delle Muse, Vatican Museums, Vatican City; (add.info.: The fire in the borgo)

The Beggars Brawl, c. 1625-30 (oil on canvas)
7350908 The Beggars Brawl, c.1625-30 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: by Georges de la Tour (1593-1652))

Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration)
7272510 Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration) by Bergey, Earle (1901-1952); (add.info.: FANTASCIENZA Cover of the periodical American'Starling Stories'per the storie "Tetrahedra of)

Colour illustration by Federico Ribas Montenegro (print)
7315189 Colour illustration by Federico Ribas Montenegro (print) by Montenegro, Federico Ribas (1890-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Saint Corbinian. Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting
6269965 Saint Corbinian. Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting. by Desvallieres

Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, 20th century (engraving)
7315132 Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, 20th century (engraving) by Aarts, Johann Joseph (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches)

A dog scares off other animals with his mask. " The Mask", 1936 (illustration)
7309649 A dog scares off other animals with his mask." The Mask", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits. " The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration)
7309646 The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits." The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas)
7305702 Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham (1743-1809); 38x28 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info)

Young woman is in prison for the first time, together with many other imprisoned woman, 1880
7279738 Young woman is in prison for the first time, together with many other imprisoned woman, 1880 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
7279713 Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting by Unknown Artist

The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany
7279040 The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany by Unknown Artist

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as a skeleton, spirit of the renegade monk Seigen (left)
5859821 The actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as a skeleton, spirit of the renegade monk Seigen (left), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Princess Sakura (right), in the play Vestiges of Pine and Cherry

The sermon of a missionary, 1819 (engraving)
904706 The sermon of a missionary, 1819 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

The Sons of Sceva, 1702 (painting)
7074960 The Sons of Sceva, 1702 (painting) by Elias, Mathieu (Elye) (1658-1741); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: The sons of Sceva de Mathieu Elias, 1702)

A family of botanists attacked by a charging bull in a field. 1831 (engraving)
7234784 A family of botanists attacked by a charging bull in a field. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One-legged admiral)

The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho)
2777558 The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho) by Beltrame

A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho)
2815586 A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho) by Beltrame

The wolf and the porcupine by Roger L Estrange. 1811 (etching)
7235852 The wolf and the porcupine by Roger L Estrange. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A wolf tries to trick a porcupine to remove its quills. Wolf and porcupine)

Terror in Russia, an attack in a third-class wagon near Moscow (colour litho)
2814917 Terror in Russia, an attack in a third-class wagon near Moscow (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terror in Russia)

Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp
2814799 Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp, near Lyon (colour litho) by Beltrame

Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho)
2815218 Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

Sentry at a powder keg, in Mantua, which kills the soldier sent to replace him by mistaking him for an aggressor
2815308 Sentry at a powder keg, in Mantua, which kills the soldier sent to replace him by mistaking him for an aggressor (colour litho) by Beltrame

While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg
2814738 While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho)
2777587 The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Allied weapons)

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"Cowering: A Glimpse into the Human Psyche" In this captivating collection of images, we are confronted with various depictions of cowering, a universal human response to fear and intimidation. From historical events to mythical tales, these visuals offer an intriguing insight into our complex emotions. Bill Sykes (Barnard), portrayed as a menacing figure in Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist, " represents the embodiment of cruelty and violence. His presence evokes a sense of terror that forces others to cower before him. Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal depicted as an ogre, reveals how power can transform even respected leaders into intimidating figures. This portrayal highlights the vulnerability felt by those who oppose authority. Shirley Markham's painting from 1952 captures a moment where a man stands over a cowering woman. The image raises questions about gender dynamics and unequal power relationships that have plagued societies throughout history. H. M Bateman's cartoon titled "Where Ignorance is Bliss" humorously illustrates how ignorance can lead individuals to blindly overlook danger until it looms over them. It serves as a reminder that turning away from reality does not make it disappear. The Hands with Right on their Side, WW1 cartoon portrays soldiers hiding behind their righteous cause while engaging in brutal warfare. It exposes the paradoxical nature of war where both sides claim moral superiority but inflict suffering upon each other. The Battlefield of Neuve Chapelle photograph transports us back to World War I, capturing soldiers huddled together in trenches, desperately seeking shelter from relentless enemy fire. Their collective act reflects the harsh realities faced by those caught in the midst of conflict. "No Sir, I've Never Been Afraid Of A Sans Culotte" lithograph depicts an individual defiantly standing tall amidst chaos during France's revolutionary period. While others may cower under oppressive regimes or social unrest, this figure embodies resilience and fearlessness.