Opposing Collection

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

The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence

Battle of Solferino
Austrian forces, opposing the unification of Italy, are defeated in a decisive battle at Solferino, near Verona, Italy, by French and Piedmontese forces

George Earl Linlithgow
GEORGE LIVINGSTON. earl of LINLITHGOW - Scottish soldier and statesman, suspected of either cowardice or duplicity when opposing Covenanters. with his autograph

Hippos fighting, Hippopotamus amphibius, in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Jean Jaures
JEAN-JOSEPH-MARIE-AUGUSTE JAURES French socialist statesman, founded and edited L Humanite opposing militarism, assassinated

Sketches of the British Army (colour litho)
1039493 Sketches of the British Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the British Army)

Barricades 1588
THE WARS OF RELIGION The Ligue Catholique organises the Day of Barricades in Paris, with street fighting between the opposing parties

Ian Carmichael and David Lodge
as private Windrush and Lance Corporal Parsons

The inaugural speech of Joseph Chamberlain in Glasgow, Scotland, 1903
5614390 The inaugural speech of Joseph Chamberlain in Glasgow, Scotland, 1903; (add.info.: The inaugural speech of Joseph Chamberlain in Glasgow, Scotland, 1903. Joseph Chamberlain, 1836-1914)

The Blinding of Elymas, 1515 (painting)
3481091 The Blinding of Elymas, 1515 (painting); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: The Blinding of Elymas (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel) 1515

Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855600 Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou)

Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops
526588 Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops. From 'Epitome Institutionum Rei Militaris' by Flavius Vegetius (1532). ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Roger Williams opposing the Pequot emissaries during the Pequot War. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683
2956606 Roger Williams opposing the Pequot emissaries during the Pequot War. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683. English Puritan theologian and Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick

Scarab with Two Bound Enemies (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th dynasties (1504-525 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Scarab with Two Bound Enemies (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th dynasties (1504-525 BCE)

Feinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Feinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Latin America Against Germany; In Rio de Janeiro: the session of October 26.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Latin America Against Germany; In Rio de Janeiro: the session of October 26, in the Brazilian Senate, during the speech by Mr. Ruy Barbosa in favor of the war

Vrishaketu and Bhima Fighting Yavanatha, Scene from the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Vrishaketu and Bhima Fighting Yavanatha, Scene from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain explains his objections, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain explains his objections, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Sexton attacks Mr Chamberlain, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Sexton attacks Mr Chamberlain, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The great meeting at Her Majesty's Theatre, ...Irish Patriotic Union... 1886. Creator: Unknown
The great meeting at Her Majesty's Theatre, under the auspices of the Irish Patriotic Union, to protest against Mr. Gladstone's Irish Policy, 1886. From "The Graphic

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons - Mr Gladstone's peroration, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons - Mr Gladstone's peroration, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Graphic, Front Cover February 6th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover February 6th. 1886, 1886. The defeat of the Conservative government of Mr Jesse Collings amendment to the address. From "The Graphic

Sketch for the town hall of Saint-Maur-des-Fosses: Virtues opposing Vices (Marriage - Hope), 1883

Ypres Battlefield Markers and signs
Over the 40 years that we have been writing about these battlefields, there has been many attempts to signpost the places of interest

Feinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Feinde der Republik....Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

WW2 - Careless Lives
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Careless Lives, written by Desmond Leslie. The image shows tw opposing side profiles of young women

Entende Cordiale - two enemy soldiers holding hands
Entende Cordiale - two soldiers from opposing sides holding hands, 1920s Date: 1920s

Welsh - Caesars Nose - CWGC Cemetery
This small cemetery stands on the site of a German redoubt which was called Fortin 17. Fighting around this area began in 1915

Defeat of the White Huns by Anushirwan in 560AD (litho)
994189 Defeat of the White Huns by Anushirwan in 560AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations circa 1920 s)

Lord Cromer, President of the Mens League Lord Cromer, President of the Mens League
Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator, and President of the Mens League for Opposing Woman Suffrage. 1910

Punch cartoon: opposition to trees being felled in Hyde Park to make way for the site of Prince Alberts planned Great
6034643 Punch cartoon: opposition to trees being felled in Hyde Park to make way for the site of Prince Alberts planned Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving) by English School

Cartoon, The Parliamentary Toots -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis criticism of Lord John Russells government. Mrs Blimber (co-owner of a school)

Cartoon, The Rising Generation -- In Parliament. A satirical comment on conflicts within the Conservative Party over Sir Robert Peels repeal of the Corn Laws

Roger Williams opposing the Pequot Emissaries (litho)
3622807 Roger Williams opposing the Pequot Emissaries (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Williams opposing the Pequot Emissaries)

Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (engraving)
3626329 Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765)

Freemasonry in the 18th Century: The Duc d Antin objecting to a police raid on the Lodge of la Rapee in Paris
3100811 Freemasonry in the 18th Century: The Duc d Antin objecting to a police raid on the Lodge of la Rapee in Paris (engraving) by French School

Drake attacks Santo Domingo
A naval attack by Francis Drake on the city of Santo Domingo on the island of Hispaniola. Various men lay dead as soldiers overcome a barricade, and opposing soldiers run to fight them off. Date: 1586

Meeting opposing the grant to Maynooth
Great meeting at the London Tavern to oppose Prime Minister Sir Robert Peels proposal to increase government funding of Maynooth College, a Catholic theological school in Ireland. Date: 1845

Naval Eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured engraving
NCO260492 Naval Eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured engraving) (detail of 191281) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving)
604413 Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving) by English School

Billingsgate Eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured engraving
NCO260495 Billingsgate Eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured engraving) (detail of 191281) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

John Adams opposing the Stamp Act from the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 1765 (engraving)
3626325 John Adams opposing the Stamp Act from the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 1765 (engraving) by American School

The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, Mounted Infantry opposing the Advance of the Enemy (engraving)
1614853 The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, Mounted Infantry opposing the Advance of the Enemy (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Ionic Columns Date: 1550

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"Opposing: A Tapestry of Contrasting Forces Through Art and History" From the fierce battles depicted in "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" by Leon-Maxime Faivre to the iconic clash captured in "The Battle of San Romano" by Paolo Uccello, opposing forces have long been a subject that captivates artists and historians alike. Even nature itself showcases opposition, as seen in the mesmerizing image of hippos locked in combat. Their sheer strength and determination remind us that conflict is not exclusive to humans. But opposition can also take on different forms beyond physical confrontation. Figures like Jean Jaures emerge as symbols of ideological strife, challenging societal norms for the greater good. In times of war, opposing sides are often forced into close proximity, leading to unexpected moments of human connection. The poignant image from WW2's "Careless Lives" reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, empathy can bridge divides. Similarly, the powerful depiction of two enemy soldiers holding hands in "Entente Cordiale" serves as a reminder that peace can be found even among those who were once sworn enemies. History is marked with countless instances where opposing forces clashed on battlefields like Ypres. Yet today we see these same fields adorned with markers and signs honoring those who fought bravely on both sides - a testament to reconciliation and remembrance. Artistic expressions such as Ian Carmichael's sketches or David Lodge's portrayals offer glimpses into contrasting perspectives within society itself. These works serve as mirrors reflecting our own internal struggles between differing beliefs or values. Finally, Andre and M-J Chenier stand out as examples where personal relationships become entangled amidst political turmoil - their love story unfolding against a backdrop of revolution. Through art and history, we are reminded that opposition exists not only between nations or armies but within ourselves too, and is through understanding these complexities that we gain insight into our shared humanity while appreciating the beauty that arises from opposing forces.