Obstinacy Collection

Victoria / Camperdown 4
Error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part lead to his flagship Victoria and the Camperdown colliding : Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged, 300+ drown

Victoria / Camperdown 2
Owing to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the flagship Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged

A Hunting He Would Go, the Story of a Brand-New Coat and a Tall Silk Hat (colour litho)
1039039 A Hunting He Would Go, the Story of a Brand-New Coat and a Tall Silk Hat (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunting He Would Go)

John Bull, depicted as a camel, is reluctant to carry the new tax burdens imposed by
KDC397323 John Bull, depicted as a camel, is reluctant to carry the new tax burdens imposed by Lloyd George in The Peoples Budget, frontispiece for Punch Magazine, June 30, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

Caricature, Lord Salisbury as batsman
Caricature, Lord Salisbury, Conservative Prime Minister, as batsman -- John Bull as umpire calls him " Out", saying Leg Before Wicket! More Obstruction! 1884

Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Netherlandish Proverbs
Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter. Netherlandish Proverbs (also called The Blue Cloak or The Topsy Turvy World), 1559. Oil-on-oak-panel. Detail. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Victoria / Camperdown 1
Due to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the Victoria sinks, Camperdown damaged. The crew jump clear. Date: 22 June 1893

Source Size = 3759 x 2915
IMAGE ACCOMPANYING " THE LAW AND THE LADY: A Novel" BY WILKIE COLLINS, CHAPTER XXVI, MORE OF MY OBSTINACY; " The strange creature looked back again straight between the ponys ears;

The political cartoon for the year 1775, en sanguine engraving shows George III and Lord Mansfield, seated on an open chaise drawn by two horses labeled Obstinacy and Pride

The Political Cartoon For The Year 1775, En Sanguine Engraving Shows George Iii And Lord Mansfield, Seated On An Open Chaise Drawn By Two Horses Labeled Obstinacy And Pride

Victoria / Camperdown 3
Admiral Tryon, whose error and obstinacy have caused his flagship Victoria to be rammed by the Camperdown, goes down with his ship, thus avoiding a court-martial

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"Obstinacy: A Tale of Resistance and Resilience" In the midst of Victoria's bustling streets, a peculiar scene unfolds in Camperdown 4, and is a story that echoes through time, captured in vivid detail by the renowned artist Jan Brueghel the Elder. In his masterpiece "Netherlandish Proverbs, " he weaves together various proverbs to depict the essence of human nature. Amongst these intricate scenes lies one that resonates deeply with our theme - obstinacy. The canvas portrays John Bull, humorously depicted as a reluctant camel burdened by new tax impositions. Lord Salisbury stands tall as a batsman, symbolizing those who impose such burdens upon him. As we delve deeper into this tale, another artwork catches our eye - "A Hunting He Would Go. " Here, an individual dons a brand-new coat and a tall silk hat while embarking on an adventurous journey. This juxtaposition reminds us that they are manifest itself both positively and negatively; it can be seen as determination or stubbornness depending on one's perspective. The year is 1775 when political tensions run high, showcased in enigmatic sanguine engraving featuring George III himself. His reluctance to carry the weight of change mirrors John Bull's struggle against imposed taxes – two figures embodying different forms amidst shifting times. But let us not forget Lord Salisbury's caricature as batsman; it serves as a reminder that even those imposing their will may face resistance from individuals unwilling to yield easily. Through this captivating narrative woven across centuries and artistic mediums, we witness how obstinacy intertwines with human existence. It reveals our unwavering spirit when faced with challenges or changes we deem unjustifiable. So next time you find yourself standing firm against adversity or questioning authority like Victoria / Camperdown 2 suggests, remember these timeless depictions etched into history.