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Japanese Pheasant (Phasaianus versicolor), Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasaianus torquatus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon

Les Blanchisseuses, c1878. Artist: Edgar Degas
Les Blanchisseuses, c1878. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

The Woodcutter, 1910. Artist: Ferdinand Hodler
The Woodcutter, 1910. Painting housed in the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From The Studio Volume 87. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924]

Tying the Sheaves, 1902, (1923). Artist: George Clausen
Harvest, Tying the Sheaves, 1902. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Seashore: Fishermen Hauling in a Boat, 1791. Artist: George Morland
Seashore: Fishermen Hauling in a Boat, 1791. Painting held at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Phoebus et Boree, 19th century. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
Phoebus et Boree, 19th century. From The Studio Volume 59 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913]

Quarrymen, c1900 (1902). Artist: Robert Hermann Sterl
Quarrymen, c1900 (1902). From The Studio Volume 25 [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1902.]

When School Began as we Remembered, c1890. Artist: Frederick Richardson
When School Began as we Remembered, c1890. From the pen drawing by Fred Richardson. 1905-6. From The Studio Volume 36. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1905-6]

Landing of Sir Ralph Abercromby and British Forces at Alexandria, 1801, (1884)
Landing of Sir Ralph Abercromby and British Forces at Alexandria, 1801. In 1801 Sir Ralph Abercromby was sent with an army to dispossess the French of Egypt

The Wood Sawyers; Les scieurs de long, c1850, (1911). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Wood Sawyers; Les scieurs de long, c1850. Painting held in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C

British soldiers practicing throwing hand grenades, c1914. British soldiers practicing throwing hand grenades from the trenches during World War I

Murderation! Molly, Be Easy. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Murderation! Molly, Be Easy. Stereoscopic card detail

Taking in a Difficult Reef. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Taking in a Difficult Reef. Stereoscopic card detail

St Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1511, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1511, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Female water carriers, Amarah, Iraq, 1917-1919

A porter lifting a large load, Chakrata, India, 1917

The Woodcutters, c1850. From an original print by F Grenir. [A H Payne, Dreseden & Leipzig]

The 199 steps, Whitby, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

The Distress in the West Ireland: Bringing in Fuel from the Hills near Kylemore, 19th century

Quartz Mining, California, 1859. Artist: Gustave Adolphe Chassevent-Bacques
Quartz Mining, California, 1859. A print from le Tour du Monde, 1859

French miners working a long tom sluice, California, 19th century. Artist: Gustave Adolphe Chassevent-Bacques
French miners working a long tom sluice, California, 19th century. A print from le Tour du Monde

Road Haulage in 1790, (1820). Artist: J Baily
Road Haulage in 1790, (1820)

Oddbjorn Hagen, Norwegian cross-country skier, Winter Olympics, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1936
Oddbjorn Hagen, Norwegian cross-country skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Hagen won the gold medal for the Nordic combined

Forrest Towns, American Olympic champion in the 110 metres hurdles, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume II, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

Artillery piece being pulled by 600 soldiers, Second Battle of the Isonzo, World War I, 1915. The Second Battle of the Isonzo was fought between the Italians

Ascot Heath Races. Artist: James Pollard
Ascot Heath Races

The Forge of Vulcan, c1660. Artist: Luca Giordano
The Forge of Vulcan, c1660. Giordano, Luca (1632-1705). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Laundress, 1730s. Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Laundress, 1730s. Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

La chaine Simson, (Advertising Poster), 1896. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
La chaine Simson, (Advertising Poster), 1896. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Fumiya no Asayasu, c1830. Artist: Hokusai
From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Fumiya no Asayasu, c1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Venice, 18th century. Artist: Canaletto
Venice. Canaletto (1697-1768). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

The Socialist Emulation, 1929. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
The Socialist Emulation, 1929

Alpine hunters on Mont Blanc, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 4th August 1901

The water jump at the steeplechase, Auteuil, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th June 1903

Running, The National Cross Country, Paris, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th March 1903

Lost at Sea, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Lost at Sea, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 3rd January 1891

Hand hydraulic water pump, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Hand hydraulic water pump, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup

Sisyphus pushing his stone up a mountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Sisyphus Pushing His Stone up a Mountain, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The giants attempt to scale Heaven by piling mountains upon one another, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
The giants attempt to scale Heaven by piling mountains upon one another, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Leander Swims Over the Hellespont to Meet his Mistress Hero, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Leander Swims Over the Hellespont to Meet his Mistress Hero, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Young Girls Carrying Water, c1881-1926. Artist: Etienne Dinet
Young Girls Carrying Water, c1881-1926

Attachment of Horses Pulling Boats Down the Rhone, c1825-1870. Artist: Alexandre Dubuisson
Attachment of Horses Pulling Boats Down the Rhone, 19th century

Tottis, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri Marlet
Tottis, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Boat, 1820-1876. Artist: George Sand
The Boat, 1820-1876. George Sand was the pseudonym of the French novelist and feminist Amandine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, later Baroness Dudevant (1804-1876)

The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. Artist: Jacob de Backer
The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Hercules and Cerberus, c1634. Artist: Francisco de Zurbaran
Hercules and Cerberus, c1634. From a private collection

Telegraph wire at the Greenwich works, c1865. The plate is one of 26 illustrations by Robert Dudley in The Atlantic Telegraph, a book by WH Russell, 1866

Roman relief of River Barge transporting barrels, c2nd century. At Musee Lapidaire, Avignon, France

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"Effort: A Powerful Force That Shapes History and Inspires Generations" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster emerged, boldly declaring "We shall not flag. " It symbolized the unwavering determination of nations to stand strong against adversity. Similarly, Winston Churchill's resolute speeches echoed through time, reminding us that effort is essential in times of crisis. Just as a crew team rows together with synchronized strength and unity, their efforts exemplify the power of teamwork. The Atlantic salmon leaping on its upstream migration embodies relentless perseverance against all odds in nature's grand cycle. During the First World War, women united under the Women's Institute banner to contribute their skills and efforts towards supporting their communities. Their activities showcased resilience and resourcefulness amidst chaos. German propaganda posters from World War I urged citizens to give their utmost for victory. These images served as reminders that collective they are shape destinies during tumultuous times. The iconic WWII poster "To Victory – With Our Help" rallied nations behind a common cause. It emphasized how individual contributions could lead to triumph when combined with collective action. In 1948 Olympics' 10, 000-meter race, athletes pushed themselves beyond limits—exhibiting sheer dedication and unyielding effort in pursuit of glory for themselves and their countries. Italian recruitment posters during World War II called upon individuals to join forces—a testament to how personal commitment fuels larger endeavors during challenging periods. Even humble creatures like dung beetles demonstrate extraordinary effort by tirelessly pushing balls of dung—an inspiring reminder that every contribution matters regardless of size or stature. Leatherback turtle hatchlings embarking on an arduous journey across sandy beaches epitomize determination against daunting obstacles—an embodiment of courage born out of pure instinctual effort. Knitting instruction booklets created specifically for RAF personnel during WWII highlight how even seemingly small acts can make significant differences when everyone puts forth dedicated efforts towards a shared goal. Coal mining, as depicted by G. H.