Persuasion Collection (page 4)

Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Artist: Titian
Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Alfonso d Avalos, Marchese del Vasto, (1502-1546) was a noble Neapolitan, who participated in the Battle of Pavia and the conquest of Tunisia in 1535

Henry III in the Chapter House at Winchester Cathedral, 1250 (1793)
Henry III in the Chapter House at Winchester Cathedral preaching to the monks to enforce the election of his half-brother Aymer de Valence as bishop, 1250 (1793)

Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory

The Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Burke, the Great Orator, 18th century (c1850s). Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was one of the greatest Parliamentary speakers during the reign of George III

Love and the Vices Disarm Judgement, late 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Paolo de Matteis
Love and the Vices Disarm Judgement, late 17th or early 18th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Scene from Jane Austens Persuasion, 1897. Artist: Hugh Thomson
Scene from Jane Austens Persuasion, 1897. Austens last novel, Persuasion was published in 1818. In this scene, Captain Wentworth gives Anne Elliot his note of declaration

Christopher Columbus, faced with mutiny on his voyage to America, 1492 (early 20th century)

The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: John Tenniel
The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Christiaan De Wet, Afrikaner soldier, politician and big game hunter, c1899. De Wet (1854-1922) addressing burghers near Ventersdorp Station

Stay, Prithee, Stay!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Stay, Prithee, Stay!, 1886. Little Lord Randolph Churchill for the Conservatives, and Joseph Chamberlain for the Radical wing of the Liberals, beg Charles Parnell to keep his seat

The Beast of Burden, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Beast of Burden, 1884. John Bull is depicted trying to persuade the camel representing Egypt and laden with political issues, to move, whilst France offers to take over the task

The Sunday Question, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
The Sunday Question, 1869. The drinking habits of the working classes was always a cause for concern amongst their social superiors

Self-Sacrifice, 1866. Tom tries to convince his young cousin Reginald to let him squeeze the nasty juice from his unwholesome orange, as he wants the orange himself

German propaganda poster, War Bonds, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging people to buy war bonds to support the war effort and sink enemy ships. 1914-1918

WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group. Our aim is one fighter per month, for the next three months. Join the group, win certificates, and help win the war. Save now for your future

WW2 poster, Join your savings group, now! Date: 1940

WW1 recruitment poster, Which [hat] Ought You to Wear? Date: circa 1915

WW2 poster, Dig on for Victory, designed by Peter Fraser. Showing a man with home-grown vegetables and a gardening fork. Date: early 1940s

WW2 poster, Fight in the Streets, belong to your Savings Group. Encouraging people to support the war effort by investing money in National Savings. Date: early 1940s

Poster, anti-smoking campaign
Poster for an anti-smoking campaign, showing a hand with tobacco stains on the fingers. Date: circa 1960s

WWI Poster, Rights of Citizenship
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Rights of Citizenship, Your Rights, Your Duty. Date: 1916

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- To the Young Women of London
To the Young Women of London. Is your " Best Boy" wearing Khaki? Recruitment poster, one of thirteen produced in Britain between August 1914 - March 1916. Date: 1914

WW1 poster, 2nd Liberty Loan
Poster, Women! Help Americas sons win the war, buy US government bonds, 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917. 1917

WW1 poster, Hun or Home?
Poster, Hun or Home? Buy more liberty bonds. circa 1918

WW1 poster, Imperial Maritime League, Keep the Flag Flying, persuading British Women and British Girls not to condone the behaviour of men who do not enlist. Date: 1914-1918

WWI Poster, Come into the ranks and fight
Come into the ranks and fight for your King and Country. Don t stay in the crowd and stare. You are wanted at the Front. Enlist today. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Come and do your bit, join now
Come and Do Your Bit, Join Now. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, with a smiling, beckoning soldier in khaki. Date: 1916

WWI Poster, The Key to the Situation
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, The Key to the Situation, Munitions, Men and Money, are YOU helping to turn it? Date: 1915

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- To the Women of Britain
To the Women of Britain -- Some of your men folk are holding back on your account. Won t you prove your love for your Country by persuading them to go

Illustration of a bible scene, Esther 5-8: Queen Esther persuades King Ahasuerus to help the Jews

Machette in hand, Farmer James Lee, who recently drove a tractor to Buckingham Palace, invites bailiffs to test the keenness of the blade when they attempt to evict him from his farm at Crawley

WWI Poster, There are three types of men
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, There are three types of men, those who hear the call and obey, those who delay, and the others. To which do you belong? Date: 1915

Gustav Vasa persuading the elders of Lubeck
Gustav Vasa, later King Gustav I of Sweden, persuading the elders of Lubeck to join him in a rebellion against Christian II of Denmark

Jane Austen Persuasion. Austens last novel published 1818. Anne Elliot complimented by her cousin William Elliot during her stay in Bath. Illustration by Hugh Thomson 1897. Engraving

Patriotic poster, Buy British from the Empire at Home and Overseas - buyers are builders. circa 1925

WW1 poster, 4th Liberty Loan
Poster, Honor Emblem, 4th Liberty Loan. circa 1918

WW1 poster, Third Liberty Loan
Poster, My Daddy bought me a Government Bond of the Third Liberty Loan. Did Yours? circa 1918

WW1 poster, Liberty Bonds
Poster, The Hun - his Mark, Blot it Out with Liberty Bonds. circa 1917

WW1 poster, Don t... 1. Don t use a motor car or motor cycle for pleasure purposes. 2. Don t buy new clothes needlessly. Don t be ashamed of wearing old clothes in wartime. 3

WW2 poster, The driver who wouldn t stop for passengers lost his fares and found his number up. Productivity propaganda poster for display at bus depots. Date: 1942

WW2 poster, Rush Aid To Russia! We have pledged your faith, the faith of the men and women of Britain. You must do the deed... Stalin must be sustained

WW2 poster, Bits and Pieces Bulletin. Separate parts combined make an aeroplane. Printed for HMSO, Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, Save for victory in war savings. Date: circa 1942

Johann Crellius
JOHANN CRELLIUS German churchman of the Unitarian persuasion. Date: 1590 - 1633

Cardinal Gerdil
HYACINTHE SIGMUND GERDIL French cardinal, trampling on a serpent-ridden book - perhaps written by a theologian of a different persuasion, even a heretic ! Date: 1718 - 1802

WW2 poster, And please don t throw FOOD away either
Second world war poster by Fougasse, encouraging people not to waste clothing or food. A sailor on board ship throws his trousers to the winds

WW1 poster, National Savings Campaign, How you can help. Date: 1914-1918

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"Persuasion: A Powerful Tool in Shaping History" From the iconic WW2 poster urging citizens to stand strong with the words "We shall not flag, " to Winston Churchill's rousing speeches that rallied a nation, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our world. In WW1, another poster called upon individuals to "Enlist in the Navy" and showcased Allied sailors of six nationalities standing united as one. This visual representation aimed to evoke a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Jane Austen's novel "Persuasion" delves into the complexities of human relationships, portraying characters whose convictions are tested. With faces as pallid as their own, they confront the power and its ability to sway hearts and minds. Recruitment posters for both World Wars enticed young men with promises of adventure and duty. The British Army sought brave souls while another encouraged joining the Navy - emphasizing it as a service for fighting men. Even across borders, propaganda was used effectively during wartime; German cartoons depicted British recruitment techniques in an attempt to undermine their efforts. Beyond war-related contexts, persuasion extends its reach into political campaigns like the Liberal Election Campaign Card from 1909. Such cards were designed strategically to appeal to voters' emotions and beliefs. Meanwhile, public street views capture everyday life in Guanajuato City, Mexico - where persuasive messages can be found on billboards or through charismatic street vendors enticing passersby with their wares or services. One cannot forget how calls for freedom reverberated globally during WW1 through posters like "Pour la Liberte du Monde (For the Freedom of the World). " These powerful images aimed at mobilizing nations towards a common cause against oppression. Lastly, historical figures such as Richard III utilized persuasion within their own narratives - influencing perceptions about themselves and others around them. In this case, Richard III's portrayal alongside Edward IV's sons shaped public opinion and political alliances.