Difficult Collection (page 4)

Rottura in Campagna, (oil on canvas)
1197475 Rottura in Campagna, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 104.5x77.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man, (oil on canvas)
1195655 Portrait of a Man, (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 55.8x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

A Difficult Play, (oil on canvas)
823177 A Difficult Play, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Play. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

The Vision of the Deluge, (oil on canvas)
990304 The Vision of the Deluge, (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 247x206 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vision of the Deluge)

Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
828462 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by McGregor, Robert (1848-1922); 60.4x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. Robert McGregor (1848-1922). Oil on canvas

Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving)
3630105 Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening
652078 The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening and gum arabic) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 39.1x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction Workers at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)
472862 Construction Workers at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

A Scene Near Monnikendam on the Zuyder Zee (oil on canvas)
659074 A Scene Near Monnikendam on the Zuyder Zee (oil on canvas) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); 123x183 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Danish Straits (chromolitho)
735390 The Danish Straits (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danish Straits)

Straits of Messina (chromolitho)
735389 Straits of Messina (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Straits of Messina)

Straits on the Bosphorus (chromolitho)
735385 Straits on the Bosphorus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Straits on the Bosphorus)

The Lesson, 1887 (oil on panel)
CH429816 The Lesson, 1887 (oil on panel) by Caille, Leon (1836-1907); 33x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Travelling among hummocks of ice, from Journal of a Third Voyage for the Discovery
STC175895 Travelling among hummocks of ice, from Journal of a Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific performed in the Years 1824-25 in H.M.s Ships

On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho)
6004966 On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the great trade route of Central Asia)

A Local Examination for the "Savage Club Scholarship"of the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1622948 A Local Examination for the " Savage Club Scholarship" of the Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School

The "Broncho"Horses at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1044060 The " Broncho" Horses at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Barber, Charles Burton (1845-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gentlefolk Playing Backgammon in an Interior (oil on panel)
827647 Gentlefolk Playing Backgammon in an Interior (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 940.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Lost in the Storm, (oil on canvas)
827525 Lost in the Storm, (oil on canvas) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85); 82x130.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost in the Storm. Richard Ansdell (1815-1885). Oil on canvas

Passages in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving)
1053097 Passages in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passages in the Life of a Subaltern)

The Voyage to the Cape, a Musical Evening on Board SS Scot (engraving)
1056258 The Voyage to the Cape, a Musical Evening on Board SS Scot (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyage to the Cape)

Difficult choice
A black rat with his vote stands near the ballot box at a polling station. It has a difficult choice.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Golf tourmanent held at Royal Birkdale. South African golfer Sewsunker Sewgolum plays a shot out of the rough. 31st August 1966

Blackboard, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Blackboard, 1877

The Prodigal Son, 2nd plate (L enfant prodigue). Creator: Alphonse Legros
The Prodigal Son, 2nd plate (L enfant prodigue)

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70, on approach to trap the wire aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25 after trapping the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch at the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 waiting for launch
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader 3, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch at the catapult, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66 about to trap the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from catapult
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 launches from the catapult
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusaders 3, launches from the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise. (Note: Foch and Clemenceau were two almost identical ships)

The Island of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The Island of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, (two almost identical ships, to which the French Navy did not apply distinctive markings, making identification very difficult)

Forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, in use as a volley ball court, whilst lowered, to prevent losing balls overboard

LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Breguet Br. 1050 Alize 65
Aeronavale - Breguet Br.1050 Alize 65, securely chained down, whilst parked on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59, securely chained down, whilst parked on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Encouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them

Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men - an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them

A Windy Day, 1885. Creator: Sir John Gilbert
A Windy Day, 1885

Artists Advertisement - Cherub with Kite at Monument [undated]. Creator: James Millar
Artists Advertisement - Cherub with Kite at Monument [undated]

Yachts Racing In Bad Weather - Burnham-On-Crouch, 1919. Creator: Alice Maud Fanner
Yachts Racing In Bad Weather - Burnham-On-Crouch, 1919

Christ bearing the cross on his back, copy after Cantarini, ca. 1637-1639 or after. Simon of Cyrene compelled by the Romans to carry the cross of Jesus to his crucifixion

Entombment of Christ. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Entombment of Christ.n.d

Descent from the Cross. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Descent from the Cross.n.d

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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.