Damsel In Distress Collection

FILM: THE PERILS OF PAULINE serial film poster, 1914

The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)
FFA151968 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.5x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Margaret was the Laidly Worm; )

MAGIC BROADSIDE, c1925. Broadside, c1925, announcing a performance in Hungary in which Horace Goldin saws a girl in two in full view with a giant buzz saw

Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)
989658 Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 255.2x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda. Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1869

Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick
5668943 Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick Jr

Goodwood Races: The Chesterfield Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: The Chesterfield Cup, 1864. 'The Chesterfield Cup is a group in oxydised silver, representing a knight rescuing a lady from a dragon

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, 1642

Eviradnus, 1903. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Eviradnus, 1903

Into the Gutter!, plate ten from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Into the Gutter!, plate ten from A Life, 1884

Saint George with the Stork's Nest, c. 1450. Creator: Master ES
Saint George with the Stork's Nest, c. 1450

Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Andromeda, 1601

Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

St George Killing the Dragon, 1542. Creator: Enea Vico
St George Killing the Dragon, 1542

French statue of Eros and Psyche, 18th century. Artist: Claude Michel
French terracotta statue of the Greek gods Eros and Psyche, 18th century

Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767284 Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 182.7x136.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia
IL193704 Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

Perseus and Andromeda (oil on canvas)
475534 Perseus and Andromeda (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo de (1662-1728) (circle of); 127.9x101.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Pictures of the Year VIII, They bound me on…... 1888. Creator: Charles Bennet Lawes
Pictures of the Year VIII, They bound me on....... 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Knight of the Swan (colour litho)
STC312592 The Knight of the Swan (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Perseus and Andromeda, (oil on lapis lazuli)
990354 Perseus and Andromeda, (oil on lapis lazuli) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); 15.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda)

Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1922 (pochoir)
2561830 Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1922 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rescue (oil on canvas)
Ma161634 The Rescue (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Vereker Monteith (1856-1931); 107x136.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Study for Lucains "La Pharsale", Canto I, c. 1766
Study for Lucains " La Pharsale", Canto I, c. 1766

Saint George and the Dragon, 1434 / 35. Creator: Bernat Martorell
Saint George and the Dragon, 1434/35

Saved, 1889 (etching on cream wove paper)
877258 Saved, 1889 (etching on cream wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 65.4x89.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American, out of copyright

Ingres Roger Deliverant Angelique, 1857 (oil on canvas)
HNT171768 Ingres Roger Deliverant Angelique, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

Thjassi, the giant in his eagle plumage, flew down and caught up Iduna
IL370569 Thjassi, the giant in his eagle plumage, flew down and caught up Iduna, illustration from The Book of Sagas by Alice S

St. George and the Dragon, 1508 (marble)
XIR197293 St. George and the Dragon, 1508 (marble) by Colombe, Michel (1430-1512); 175x272 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Lady Layonnesse, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot
STC335763 The Lady Layonnesse, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

A Warrior Rescuing a Lady, 1780-85 (pen, ink and wash on paper)
CEC128135 A Warrior Rescuing a Lady, 1780-85 (pen, ink and wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 30.4x37 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Rescue
LLM456322 Rescue by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue. Illustration for the weekly magazine Boys of the Empire (Edwin Brett, 1888).); © Look and Learn

Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1465 / 1470. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1465/1470

Staff at the Regent Cinema on Redcar Seafront have made a giant dragon, inspired by the film Dragonheart, 16th November 1996

Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1506. Creator: Raphael
Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1506

La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (1755-1830). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Cinderella, c1895. Artist: Arthur Joseph Gaskin
Cinderella, c1895. An illustration originally published in A Book of Fairy Tales, published by Metheun & Co. From The Studio Volume 4. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

The Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans, c19th century. Artists: Robert Havell, Henry Thomas Alken
The Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans, c19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. Artist: Robert Havell
The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

St. George and the Dragon, c15th century. (1941). Artist: H Granville Fell
St. George and the Dragon, c15th century. From The Connoisseur, 1941 edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co. Ltd, London, 1941]

Prince William son of Henry I, endeavouring to save his sister Matilda after bing shipwrecked, 1792

Saint George and the Dragon, c1506. Artist: Raphael
Saint George and the Dragon, c1506. A Roman soldier of Christian faith, Saint George saved the daughter of a pagan king by subduing a dragon with his lance

Out of the Wood!, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Out of the Wood!, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is the knight in shining armour, sweeping Hibernia out of danger. Instead of a lance, he carries the Irish Land Act

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1896. The Cuban Melodrama. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1896, casting Uncle Sam as the hero, Spain as the villain, and Cuba as the damsel in distress

St. George Slaying the Dragon, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
St. George Slaying the Dragon, ca. 1435-1491

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Fires of Fate. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS. Silent film still

Sir Lancelot, illustration from Romance and Legend of Chivalry by A. R
KW342910 Sir Lancelot, illustration from Romance and Legend of Chivalry by A. R. Hope Moncrieff (colour litho) by Gilbert

A Knight-errant - Figure of chivalric romance literature, illustration from Romance
KW342909 A Knight-errant - Figure of chivalric romance literature, illustration from Romance and Legend of Chivalry by A. R

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"Damsel in Distress: A Tale of Heroism and Beauty" In the realm of art and film, the concept of a "damsel in distress" has long captivated audiences with its timeless allure. From ancient myths to classic paintings, this captivating figure has been portrayed in various forms throughout history. One iconic representation can be found in the 1914 film poster for "The Perils of Pauline, " a thrilling serial that showcased the adventures of a courageous young woman facing countless dangers. This cinematic masterpiece captured the essence of vulnerability juxtaposed with strength, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. Another mesmerizing depiction is seen in Enea Vico's masterpiece from 1542 titled "St George Killing the Dragon. " The damsel's delicate features contrasted against St George's heroic stance symbolize chivalry at its finest. This artwork embodies bravery and selflessness as it tells an age-old tale of rescuing those in need. Moving forward through time, Claude Michel's 18th-century French statue portrays Eros and Psyche locked in an eternal embrace. Psyche, often depicted as a vulnerable maiden, finds solace and protection within her lover's arms. Their story reminds us that even amidst adversity, love can conquer all. Furthermore, Charles Kingsley's illustrated lithograph brings to life Perseus descending from great heights to save Andromeda from certain doom. With his unwavering determination and courage, he epitomizes heroism while Andromeda personifies innocence awaiting salvation. Beatrice Clay's poignant illustration from her book on King Arthur showcases a lady weeping bitterly - perhaps reflecting moments when damsels find themselves trapped by circumstances beyond their control. Yet these stories also remind us that hope remains alive even during times of despair. Lastly, Charles Bennet Lawes' evocative painting captures both physical restraint and emotional turmoil experienced by damsels throughout history. It serves as a reminder that the struggle for liberation and empowerment continues to this day.