Difficult Collection (page 3)

The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1195558 The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924); 24x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

We are All Hanging On III, (bronze with brown patina)
988179 We are All Hanging On III, (bronze with brown patina) by Varela, Abigail (b.1948); 146.1x58.4x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: We are All Hanging On III; Todos Estamos Colgados III)

Two pages from the nursery-rhyme book The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard
986341 Two pages from the nursery-rhyme book The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog, 1806 (hand-coloured engravin) by Martin

Icebound Ship, (oil on canvas)
984990 Icebound Ship, (oil on canvas) by Bradford, William (1823-92); 76.2x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Icebound Ship. William Bradford (1823-1892). Oil on canvas

Family Accounts, (oil on canvas)
658284 Family Accounts, (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 30.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Accounts. George Elgar Hicks (1824-1914). Oil on canvas

Age and Youth, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour)
651922 Age and Youth, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.3x19.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Age and Youth. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

The Wimbledon Serving Tube, For practice in tackling the most difficult service and acquiring true Wimbledon Form
6021290 The Wimbledon Serving Tube, For practice in tackling the most difficult service and acquiring true Wimbledon Form (litho) by Robinson

Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving)
1056527 Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open-Air Music in London)

The New Police Regulations for Dogs (engraving)
1041317 The New Police Regulations for Dogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Police Regulations for Dogs)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho)
964627 The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Awkward Squad)

The Advance on Omdurman, laying the Telegraph Cable across the Nile (litho)
1063672 The Advance on Omdurman, laying the Telegraph Cable across the Nile (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance on Omdurman)

Pas-de-Calais Straits (chromolitho)
735386 Pas-de-Calais Straits (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pas-de-Calais Straits)

The Beijing-Paris car raid, Hon. Prince Borghese and L, Barzini in their Italy at... (colour litho)
2815023 The Beijing-Paris car raid, Hon. Prince Borghese and L, Barzini in their Italy at... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Army on the march to Magdala, Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Abyssinian War (a rescue mission for the recovery of hostages). British forces took three months to advance across mountainous terrain

Postcard, Little boy getting out of bed in the morning Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy doing multiplication Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man reluctant to milk a cow Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Difficulty milking a cow Date: 20th century

Getting a gun over a nasty place, illustration from After Pretoria
3037454 Getting a gun over a nasty place, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the distressed hop pickers in Kent - a series of drawings by ILN Special Artist Mr H. C. Seppings Wright showing the poor conditions for hop pickers in Kent during bad wet weather

The difficult choice
Fashionable woman choosing a new outfit in a salon. The difficult choice. Le choix difficile. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Girl in white coat and boy in sailor suit
Girl in white coat trimmed with check, and boy in sailor suit trimmed with fox fur, with pet dog. Manteau de ratine blanche, garniture ecossaise jaune et blance, marin blanc et noir

Flemish Soldiers Memorial Crypt, Zonnbeke
The crypt is in the local cemetery. There was considersable acrimony between the French speaking population and those who spoke Flemish

Rule XII: When a balls lies in or touches a hazard, nothing shall be done to improve its
STC193223 Rule XII: When a balls lies in or touches a hazard, nothing shall be done to improve its lie, from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie

The Trail Over the Pass, 1910 (oil on canvas)
985382 The Trail Over the Pass, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Farny, Henry Francois (1847-1916); 41x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trail Over the Pass. Henry Francois Farny (1847-1916)

Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, (oil on canvas)
985223 Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, James E. (1817-1894); 43.2x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals)

Nude Woman on the Grass; Femme Nue a l Herbe, 1915 (oil on canvas)
656332 Nude Woman on the Grass; Femme Nue a l Herbe, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 28.5x51.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Agony in the Garden, (oil on panel)
827922 The Agony in the Garden, (oil on panel) by Santacroce, Girolamo da (fl.1503-56); 45.2x39.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agony in the Garden. Girolama da Santacroce (c.1480-1556)

Nude Woman Drying Herself; Femme nues essuyant, 1895
1768150 Nude Woman Drying Herself; Femme nues essuyant, 1895 (pastel and charcoal on toned paper, laid down on canvas) by Degas

The Mountain Man (bronze with greenish-brown patina)
1767465 The Mountain Man (bronze with greenish-brown patina) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 73.7 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mountain Man. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Threading the Needle, (watercolour with scraping out)
827235 Threading the Needle, (watercolour with scraping out) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 26x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Threading the Needle. John Henry Henshall (1856-1928)

Shipping Off Scarborough, 1848 (watercolour)
652014 Shipping Off Scarborough, 1848 (watercolour) by Bentley, Charles (1805/6-54); 48.8x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Off Scarborough. Charles Bentley (1805/06-1854)

Fisherman Returning Home, Skagen, 1885 (oil on canvas)
659566 Fisherman Returning Home, Skagen, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 150x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman Returning Home, Skagen)

An Arab plucking a Thorn from his Foot, (oil on canvas)
989944 An Arab plucking a Thorn from his Foot, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 140x105 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arab plucking a Thorn from his Foot)

Belisarius Begging (pen and gray ink on ivory)
989694 Belisarius Begging (pen and gray ink on ivory) by Karpff, Jean-Jacques Casimir (1770-1829); 12.8x9.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Belisarius Begging. Jean-Jacques Karpff (1770-1829)

The Egg Dance (oil on panel)
1780705 The Egg Dance (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 66.7x104.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
Houdinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives

Happy faces
Keep smiling. A note of optimism during a difficult period in our history. Date: circa 1932

Artillery fording the caledon at Karreepoort Drift, illustration from After Pretoria
3037676 Artillery fording the caledon at Karreepoort Drift, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Charlton

Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving)
3647068 Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC)

How do we pass now, for the last year, the Simplon, waiting for the opening of the new gallery (colour litho)
2814865 How do we pass now, for the last year, the Simplon, waiting for the opening of the new gallery (colour litho) by Beltrame

To tame a violent fire in a Vienna circus, the firemen had to enter the... (colour litho)
2777968 To tame a violent fire in a Vienna circus, the firemen had to enter the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The war on snowy peaks, like mountain pieces reach the most difficult positions (colour litho)
2777526 The war on snowy peaks, like mountain pieces reach the most difficult positions (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The war on the snowy peaks)

The ball-runner, 1510-19 (litho)
3124805 The ball-runner, 1510-19 (litho) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die KugellAauferin Allegorical representation)

The difficult stable works carried out by our people during the winter (colour litho)
2808577 The difficult stable works carried out by our people during the winter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, Its All So Simple! by Ghilchick. In the old days undressing was quite a business, but with the time-saving one-piece affair of today its all very much simpler. Date: 1933

The Choice of Hercules, 1712 (oil on canvas)
1217856 The Choice of Hercules, 1712 (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo di (1662-1728); 198.2x256.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

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"The Broad and Narrow Way: Navigating the Difficult Path to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating artwork titled "Diana of the Uplands, " created by Charles Wellington Furse in 1903-1904, we are presented with a thought-provoking religious concept. The painting depicts Diana, symbolizing purity and righteousness, standing at a crossroad that represents the broad and narrow paths leading to either heaven or hell. It serves as a reminder that our choices in life can determine our eternal destiny. As we delve into history, we encounter "Love Locked Out" by Anna Lea Merritt from 1889. This mesmerizing piece portrays love as an elusive force locked out from human hearts due to their own actions. It reminds us that sometimes love can be difficult to find or maintain if not nurtured and cherished. Moving on to JMW Turner's masterpiece, "Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, " we witness the challenges faced by fishermen braving treacherous waters for their livelihoods. Their determination amidst adversity highlights how even everyday tasks can become difficult struggles. The Royal Navy's role on the home front during times of conflict cannot be overlooked. Their unwavering commitment is showcased in images capturing their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, an Autocar Poster promoting the Targa Florio race in Sicily takes us into the world of motorsports where drivers push themselves beyond limits on demanding tracks. The poster serves as a testament to their relentless pursuit of victory despite facing countless obstacles along the way. Sports also take center stage with Walter Hagen at Muirfield in 1929 - his focused gaze reflecting both his skill and dedication required to excel in golfing tournaments held on challenging courses worldwide. Amidst bustling city life captured in Covent Garden's traffic congestion photograph, one cannot help but ponder over daily difficulties faced by commuters navigating through crowded streets.