Effort Collection (page 7)

WW2 poster, August - Gliding, featuring ATC (Air Training Corps) gliders. One of a series of prints commissioned and published by CEMA (Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts)

WW2 poster, The Battle of Britain, by Paul Nash. Date: 1940

WW2 poster, They are planning their future. Are you? Save with a plan. Post Office Savings Bank, National Savings Certificates. For ways of saving - ask the officer who pays you. Date: circa 1942

WW2 poster, Worth Fighting For, Worth Saving For! For ways of saving, ask the officer who pays you. National Savings to help the war effort. Date: circa 1940

WW1 poster, Is there a Red Cross Service Flag in your home? A heart and a dollar are all you need. Join the Red Cross. Date: 1917

Lord Beaverbrook's appeal for aluminium 1940
Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

SPANISH WAR POSTER 4
The farmer, too, is contributing to the war effort... poster issued by the UGT and CNT together. Date: circa 1937

Jacob wrestling the angel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665410 Jacob wrestling the angel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jacob wrestling the angel, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Two Sockeye / Red Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), female digging riverbed to lay eggs on spawning ground. Trees showing autumnal colours, Adams river, British Columbia, Canada. October

Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870
866061 Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Good Frenchman, c. 1916 (colour litho)
698828 The Good Frenchman, c.1916 (colour litho) by Arnoux, Guy (1886-1951); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: le bon Francais;); © Archives Charmet

Split level photo of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) swimming upstream, migrating back to the river of its birth to spawn. Trees showing autumnal colours

Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b / w photo)
875298 Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) fighting for fish. Lake Kerkini, Greece. February. Vulnerable species

Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph)
5854201 Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph) by Bracker, M. Leone (1885-1937); Private Collection

Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster)
3740480 Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Are Struggling against Starvation)

A huge cetacean stranded on the beach of Massa, the great efforts to drag it ashore (colour litho)
2815150 A huge cetacean stranded on the beach of Massa, the great efforts to drag it ashore (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper)
658726 A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 12.6x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male)

Christ Carrying the Cross, (oil on panel)
827921 Christ Carrying the Cross, (oil on panel) by Palmezzano, Marco (1458-1539); 65.2x49.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Carrying the Cross. Marco Palmezzano (1460-c.1539)

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The Pyg Track Up Snowdown Mountain, Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom Date: 16/01/2007

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Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus), Half Moon Bay, Antarctica Date: 12/08/2006

Port of Livorne, ca. 1770. Creator: Simon Fokke
Port of Livorne, ca. 1770

Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British Expedition Up The Perak River, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British Expedition Up The Perak River, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

You Can Help, American Red Cross, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127089 You Can Help, American Red Cross, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Benda, Wladislaw Theodore (1873-1948); Private Collection; Photo © Barbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
826794 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

Women Operators, 1919 (pastel on paper)
CIV214957 Women Operators, 1919 (pastel on paper) by Reid, George Agnew (1860-1947); 122.8x168.2 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

The husking bee at Yapps Crossing (social gathering to husk corn) (litho)
6001737 The husking bee at Yapps Crossing (social gathering to husk corn) (litho) by Gruelle, John B. (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster for the silent film Strike by Sergei Eisenstein, 1925 (colour lithograph)
1198215 Poster for the silent film Strike by Sergei Eisenstein, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Biro, Mihaly (1886-1948); 186x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Poster for the Third Loan for National Defence, 1914-18 (poster)
PER437833 Poster for the Third Loan for National Defence, 1914-18 (poster) by Poulbot, Francisque (1879-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: " troisieme emprunt de la Defense Nationale" )

Food will win the war - You came here seeking freedom, now you must help to preserve it - Wheat is needed for
5854215 Food will win the war - You came here seeking freedom, now you must help to preserve it - Wheat is needed for the allies - waste nothing, 1917 (lithograph) by Chambers

A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas)
658850 A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Dupuy, Paul Michel (1869-1949); 45.7x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Time I ve Lost in Wooing, (oil on canvas)
659900 The Time I ve Lost in Wooing, (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 63.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Time I ve Lost in Wooing)

Convicts at hard labour in Dartmoor Prison quarries, c. 1890 (litho)
3245423 Convicts at hard labour in Dartmoor Prison quarries, c.1890 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Spawning Coho salmon swimming upstream on the Nehalem River in the Tillamook State Forest, Oregon, USA

Hard Alee, 1882 (oil on canvas)
OVR390574 Hard Alee, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 92x113 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard alee is a signal shouted to alert other crew members that you are pushing)

Haul windward (oil on canvas)
OVR390548 Haul windward (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 76x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Terrestrial Adoration, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Terrestrial Adoration, n.d

The Fishermen of Katase Hauling in Their Nets: The Purple Shell (Murasakigai), Japan, 1821

I Have Angled for a Heart My Love (valentine), c. 1840. Creator: George Kershaw
I Have Angled for a Heart My Love (valentine), c. 1840

Study for Tip a Toe, from Marigold Garden, 1885. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Study for Tip a Toe, from Marigold Garden, 1885

The Carriage, 1865. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Carriage, 1865

The Singers, 1845. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Singers, 1845

Farhad Carrying Shirin and Her Horse, from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, Timurid dynasty (ca. 1370-1507), dated 1485 (890 A.H.)

CafeSinger, 1879. Creator: Edgar Degas
Cafe Singer, 1879

The Woodchopper, 1858 / 66. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Woodchopper, 1858/66

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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.