Determined Collection

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Churchill / Iwn May 1915
WINSTON CHURCHILL As First Lord of the Admiralty during the political crisis in the early months of the First World War

Richard III on Horse
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND depicted at the fatal battle of Bosworth Field - a splendidly stylised depiction showing the doomed monarch desperate yet determined

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Soviet propaganda poster from World War Two
Soviet propaganda poster, TASS Window no. 469. An heroic young female partisan resists the invading Germans. A patriotic poem by Vasyl Lebedev-Kumach appears below the image

Baby sea turtles crawl to the sea at a seashore in El-Mansouri village, near the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon July 24, 2017. Picture taken July 24, 2017. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch
The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in a race for the First Prize of a bottle of Scotch Whisky! Date: 1916

Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, 25th March, 1945. After Operation Plunder, Churchill, Montgomery, and a party of U.S

Mother zebra (Equus quagga) grazes while newborn colt attempts to stand, hind legs buckling underneath it. Landscape

A Googlie by Lawson Wood
A bear batsman looks concerned as a determined monkey bowls a googlie at his batting partner. Date: 1930

Africa / Exploration / Congo
CONGO - French and German officials, determined to correctly map the boundary between their territories, make their way through the marshy Lobaye valley

Prison to Citizenship
Fighting with grit, to the front bit by bit, Determined in Parliament one day to sit... this is the House that man built

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Common courtesy training / W H Robinson
Training a husband in the act of common courtesy, using a dressmakers dummy, a piece of string and a determined wife. A quick jerk of the string and the husbands hat swiftly rearranges itself

Italians in Ethiopia
The Italians, determined to demonstrate their good intentions, introduce tractors to the country - watched here by the Duca d Aosta

The Scots Holding Their Young King's Nose to the Grindstone'. After a broadside of 1651
527990 The Scots Holding Their Young King's Nose to the Grindstone'. After a broadside of 1651.; (add.info.: The Presbyterian church in Scotland was determined that under Charles II they)

H.P. Davison, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
H.P. Davison, between c1915 and c1920.

W.M. Evarts, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
W.M. Evarts, between c1915 and c1920. Shows William Maxwell Evarts (1818-1901) who served as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney General, and U.S. Senator from New York.

Lady Baird & wounded at Chambery, 19 June 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Lady Baird & wounded at Chambery, 19 June 1918 (date created or published later). Lady Constance Barbara Baird at the Hopital Militaire Belge (Belgian Military Hospital) at Chambe´ry

Self portrait, 1920. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Self portrait, 1920

Iwami Jutaro, between c1867 and c1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Iwami Jutaro, between c1867 and c1868

Portrait of a Woman, 1846-1849. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Portrait of a Woman, 1846-1849. Depicted in three-quarter length, the subject turns slightly to the left. Her hairstyle, pulled back in a bun with a cascade of corkscrew curls along the side of

Portrait of a young man, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young man, unknown date

Portrait of Lizzy, in profile to the right, 1874-1918. Creator: Martinus van Andringa
Portrait of Lizzy, in profile to the right, 1874-1918

Selfportrait, 1882. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Selfportrait, 1882

Fudo Myoo (image 17 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 17 of 17), c.1125

Fudo Myoo (image 14 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 14 of 17), c.1125

Sahyoenosuke Minamoto no Yoritomo Attacking an Enemy on Horseback, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sahyoenosuke Minamoto no Yoritomo Attacking an Enemy on Horseback, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Fudo Myoo (image 1 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 1 of 17), c.1125

Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28. Creator: Gakutei
Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28

Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. From Notes by Yoshitoshi

Ohara Takejiro Takematsu Subduing a Bald Demon, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ohara Takejiro Takematsu Subduing a Bald Demon, 1867. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

AI Image - An illustration of King Canute commanding the...tide to halt, early 11th century, (2023)
AI Image - An illustration of King Canute commanding the incoming tide to halt, early 11th century, (2023). Canute (died 1035 CE) was King of England from 1016

Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. From Heroes and the Five Elements

Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Bat, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Bat, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Daoist Immortal Riding Hat on Waves, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Daoist Immortal Riding Hat on Waves, Late 18th-early 19th century

Demon, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Demon, Late 18th-early 19th century

Fudo Myoo (image 12 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 12 of 17), c.1125

Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

A Peasant Woman carrying a Sack, 1889. Creator: Richard Roland Holst
A Peasant Woman carrying a Sack, 1889

Carr, H.C. Mrs. (Dorothy Dunn), portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carr, H.C. Mrs. (Dorothy Dunn), portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1918

Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan

Baylis, A.B. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Baylis, A.B. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 5

Werner, F. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Werner, F. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 8

Nesbit, Cathleen, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Nesbit, Cathleen, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1916

McMurtry, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McMurtry, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27

McCormick, Katrina, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
McCormick, Katrina, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

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"Determined: A Glimpse into the Unyielding Spirit of Humanity" In May 1915, amidst the chaos of World War I, Winston Churchill's unwavering determination inspired a nation to stand strong against adversity. Like Richard III on horseback, charging fearlessly into battle, we witness the indomitable spirit that refuses to back down in the face of challenges. As baby sea turtles crawl towards the vastness of the sea at El-Mansouri village's seashore, their tiny frames embody an innate determination to survive and thrive against all odds. A Soviet propaganda poster from World War II captures the resolute resolve of a nation united in its fight for freedom and victory. It symbolizes how determination can fuel collective strength during times of turmoil. Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery standing defiantly on German-held territory along the Rhine River in March 1945 epitomize unyielding perseverance as they push forward towards liberation. Cardinal Richelieu at La Rochelle's Siege in 1628 showcases an early example leadership willing to go to great lengths for their cause despite immense challenges faced by society centuries ago. The Battle at Porte St Denis in July 1830 portrays individuals fighting passionately for their beliefs – a testament to how determination has shaped history throughout time. Two Scotsmen racing fervently towards victory exemplify how personal ambition can ignite an unwavering drive within us all. Their eyes fixed firmly on success; nothing will deter them from reaching their goals. In nature's realm, a mother zebra grazes while her newborn colt struggles to find its footing. This touching scene reminds us that even from birth, resilience is ingrained within living beings' DNA. Lawson Wood's illustration "A Googlie" depicts a comical yet determined figure refusing defeat—a reminder that humor can accompany our steadfast pursuit of triumph over obstacles encountered along life's journey.