Limping Collection

The Crimean Troops Defiling at the Foot of the Column, Place Vendome, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Crimean Troops Defiling at the Foot of the Column, Place Vendome, 1856. Wounded French soldiers in Paris. The soiled uniforms

Limping home in the snow
Yellowstone Wyoming. Peter Hudson

Crispis jacket (colour litho)
2818753 Crispis jacket (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crispis jacket. Satire on the humiliating outcome of Italys colonial ambitions in Ethiopia)

John Bull & his Dog Faithful, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching
NCO191226 John Bull & his Dog Faithful, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris
BMR179969 Front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo (1802-85) published by Editions Perrotin, Paris, 1844 (leather and gold) by French School

Finnish steamer Wiima limping into Aberdeen harbour after a North Sea storm, April 1935. 1935

The Byzantine Doctor Myrepsos receiving the patients, from a greek manuscript
CHT163524 The Byzantine Doctor Myrepsos receiving the patients, from a greek manuscript, 13th century (vellum) by Greek School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Injured Liverpool footballer Alun Evans helped off the pitch by Bob Paisley (left) and (unidentified on right). Circa 1971

L Estropiea la Bequille et a La Jambe de Bois
L Estropie a la Bequille et a La Jambe de Bois (The Cripple with a Crutch and a Wooden Leg), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees

Removal of wounded soldiers from the field of battle, Crimean War, (1857). Artist: G Greatbach
Removal of wounded soldiers from the field of battle, Crimean War, (1857). An engraving from Englands Battles by Sea and Land, Volume V, Russia and Turkey, The London Printing and Publishing Company

The return of the defeated French army from Russia in 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
XPH335455 The return of the defeated French army from Russia in 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Injured lion, conceptual artwork

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"Limping: A Journey of Resilience and Strength" In the midst of a snow-covered landscape, a lone figure is limping home, their determination cutting through the biting cold. Each step leaves an imprint in the powdery white canvas, telling a story of perseverance. Crispis jacket, vibrant and full of life in its color litho depiction, stands as a symbol of resilience against adversity. It reminds us that even when we feel broken or weakened, there is still beauty to be found within our struggles. John Bull & his Dog Faithful, captured in a hand-colored etching from 1796 by Hannah Humphrey, showcases loyalty and companionship amidst hardship. Together they navigate life's obstacles with unwavering devotion. The front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris hints at the tale's protagonist Quasimodo - his hunched form representing both physical and emotional pain. Yet beneath his deformity lies an indomitable spirit yearning for acceptance. As the Finnish steamer Wiima limps into Aberdeen harbor, it serves as a reminder that even vessels designed for strength can falter under unforeseen circumstances. Yet it is precisely during these moments that true character emerges – in acts of resilience and determination. From ancient manuscripts comes The Byzantine Doctor Myrepsos receiving patients; here we witness healing hands reaching out to those who limp through life burdened by ailments. In their care lies hope for restoration and renewal. L'Estropiea la Bequille et La Jambe de Bois portrays individuals relying on crutches or wooden legs to move forward despite physical limitations. Their courage inspires us all to embrace our own imperfections and find strength within them. During times of war like the Crimean War depicted by G Greatbach's artwork Removal of wounded soldiers from the field battle (1857), injured soldiers are carried away from danger with tender care. Their limping bodies bear witness to the sacrifices made in the pursuit of peace.