Escaping Collection

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire. Date: 19th century

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

The Voice that filled the Albert Hall by H. M. Bateman
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a buxom, matronly singer hitting a high note in the Albert Hall. Her voice is so loud (or bad)

Rasselas and Imlac digging a tunnel
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, together with his companion, the wise man Imlac, digging a tunnel in order to escape the Happy Valley and see what life is like beyond it

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing

Thumbelina flies away on the Swallows back
Thumbelina escapes from the Field Mouse and the Mole on the back of the Swallow. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

German cruiser SMS Emden, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden after being attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Escaping crew can be seen in a boat in the foreground. 1914

Methods of escape from submarine by G. H. Davis
The latest methods of escape from a sunken submarine: the rescue bell, the one-man escape chamber, and escape without the use of breathing apparatus. 1954

Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)
1197947 Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Illustration, Peter, the fox terrier, discovers a fox (White-Ear) has been hiding in the bed. Date: 1912

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving)
5996958 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho)
5996258 Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Pandoras box)

Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle, illustration from Cassell
STC385231 Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Ricketts

Goldilocks and Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears which originally appeared on a Christmas card with a sliding front and a pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Relief with scene of flight from city besieged by Ashurbanipal, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with a scene of flight from a city besieged by Ashurbanipal. From Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail, fugitives swimming across a river

1960s fashion, eloping in Victor Stiebel
A couple elope in the most elegant way possible; she wearing a long evening dress in apple green taffeta by Victor Stiebel, with bows added for extra charm

A young boy kicking a shark's tail to escape its attack, in 19th century Colombia, from El Mundo en la Mano pub
5242569 A young boy kicking a shark's tail to escape its attack, in 19th century Colombia, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875.

A Cossack who had been taken prisoner by the Germans during WWI (litho)
3252910 A Cossack who had been taken prisoner by the Germans during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cossack who had been taken prisoner by the Germans during WWI remounts his horse to)

The escape of Antony and Cleopatra to Egypt after the Battle of Actium in 31 BC
3588273 The escape of Antony and Cleopatra to Egypt after the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations

The Entomologist's Dream, 1909 (pen and w/c on paper)
BAL4556 The Entomologist's Dream, 1909 (pen and w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac).

Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut)
527306 Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gunner McPhail, 107th Co. (Canadians), who escaped from Germans, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gunner McPhail, 107th Co. (Canadians), who escaped from Germans, between 1914 and c1915. Soldier at a Canadian base hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France during World War I.

"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Engraving of a painting depicting a '...chivalric and important personage - a [Scottish] Border chieftain

The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Francois de Nome
The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. The Trojan Horse (centre) was said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy

Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800 Creator: Unknown
Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800

Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 525

The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540s

Dyke breach, 1765-1873. Creator: Cornelis van Hardenbergh
Dyke breach, 1765-1873

Torii Suneemon Katsutaka, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Suneemon Katsutaka, 1868. From Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors

The Insane Athamas Killing Learchus, While Ino and Melicertes Jump into the Sea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 39

Hino Kumawakamaru and the Priest Calling Back the Boat, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hino Kumawakamaru and the Priest Calling Back the Boat, 1885. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage. The boy Hino Kunimitsu(1320-1363)

In a Fit of Jealousy Arai Tokichi Hurls a Rock at Ohana, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
In a Fit of Jealousy Arai Tokichi Hurls a Rock at Ohana, c1875. From The Postal News, no. 601

Auction of the Cupids, 1799. Creator: Johann Heinrich Ramberg
Auction of the Cupids, 1799

The Liberation of Saint Peter, c1625. Creator: Leonard Bramer
The Liberation of Saint Peter, c1625

Escaped Bird: Allegory of Chastity, 1676. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
Escaped Bird: Allegory of Chastity, 1676

The Flight Into Egypt, 1758. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre
The Flight Into Egypt, 1758

Pan and Syrinx, c.1637-c.1640. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Pan and Syrinx, c.1637-c.1640

Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge, c.1450. Creator: Anon
Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge, c.1450

A loose cow, 1890. Creator: Hans Michael Therkildsen
A loose cow, 1890

A Woman Mounts her Robber's Horse: ‘De Gestrafte Rover, c.1635. Creator: Sebastian Vrancx
A Woman Mounts her Robber's Horse: De Gestrafte Rover (The Punished Robber), c.1635. Woman escaping on the horse of the man who has just tried to rob her

The "Gallumbo, " a popular Sport in Spain, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The "Gallumbo, " a popular Sport in Spain, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Si le chasseur a froid aux mains...le lièvre n'a pas froid aux pieds... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Si le chasseur a froid aux mains...le lievre n'a pas froid aux pieds... 19th century. Hunting scenes. The huntsman may have cold hands...but the hare doesn't have cold feet

Esquisse pour l'église saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jésus Christ - la Fuite... 1878
Esquisse pour l'eglise saint Laurent : la Fuite en Egypte, Saint Joseph intercesseur - Saint Joseph protecteur, 1878. Sketch for the Saint-Laurent church (ninth arrondissement of Paris)

Esquisse pour l'église saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jésus Christ - la Fuite... 1878
Esquisse pour l'eglise saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jesus Christ - la Fuite en Egypte, Saint Joseph intercesseur - Saint Joseph protecteur, 1878

Paul and Virginia or the very Last of the Smugglers, 1886. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Paul and Virginia or the very Last of the Smugglers, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

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"Escaping: Tales of Heroism, Adventure, and Freedom" In the face of raging flames, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from certain peril. Their escape becomes a symbol of hope amidst chaos. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the emotional journey of two mothers escaping adversity together, showcasing the strength found in unity. Witness the awe-inspiring story of a Siberian death defier and aviator who baffles even John Clempert with his daring escapes from gravity's clutches. H. M. Bateman's captivating illustration portrays how one voice can fill an entire Albert Hall, breaking free from societal constraints and inspiring others to find their own escape. Mytton Rides Bear - an extraordinary tale where escapades take on new heights as fearless adventurers challenge boundaries and ride wild creatures into freedom. Journey alongside Rasselas and Imlac as they dig deep into the earth, unearthing secrets while seeking their ultimate escape in Samuel Johnson's timeless classic. G. H Davis explores ingenious methods of escape from submarines, revealing humanity's relentless pursuit for freedom even in the depths of unforgiving waters. Thumbelina takes flight on the back of a swallow, soaring above her troubles towards newfound liberation – reminding us that sometimes our greatest escapes come when we embrace unexpected allies. Peter, the fox terrier discovers a world beyond his familiar surroundings when he encounters a cunning fox – illustrating that true escape lies not only in physical journeys but also within ourselves. German cruiser SMS Emden during WW1 showcases both triumphs and tragedies as brave souls strive to break free from war-torn landscapes in search for peace and safety.