Relieved Collection (page 4)

SIR HUGH PERCY 1742-1817
SIR HUGH PERCY 2nd Duke Percy. Fought in the American Revolution (1774- 1777), and whose timely arrival relieved the British troops under Colonel Smith. Date: 1742 - 1817

Cartoon, Georges Clemenceau post-WW1
Cartoon showing the French statesman Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) kissing and hugging his people, relieved that the war is over. Date: 1919

Portrait Man early 1650s Oil canvas 43 1 / 2 x 34
Artokoloro

The Return of the Soldier, 1873 (oil on canvas)
XIR476014 The Return of the Soldier, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Retour du Soldat); French, out of copyright

The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, 25th September 1857, from The History
KW274754 The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, 25th September 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Christian loses his burden at the cross, illustration from The Pilgrim s
KW265405 Christian loses his burden at the cross, illustration from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (1628-88) (colour litho) by English School

H Benedict of Nursia, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - 1619

Back from the Boer War - Scene at a London Terminus of a wounded soldie returning to his relieved family after his tour to Southern Africa. Date: circa 1901

Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) British soldier. Won V. C. at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879
Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) British soldier. Won V.C. at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879. Commander-in-chief at beginning of 2nd Boer War. Relieved Ladysmith, 1900

Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) English soldier, born at Crediton, Devon. Won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879. Commander-in-chief at beginning of 2nd Boer War

General Auguste Dubail (1851-1934) French Army officer. During the First World War, after the French failure at Verdun in 1916

General Maurice Sarrail (1856-1929) French Army officer. In October 1915 he took command of the French forces in Salonika and in January 1916 took command of all the Allied forces in the region

Invitation to a carnival at the Tonkunstlerverein, Vienna. Cartoon shows Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) leaving the office of Haslinger

On many Pennsylvania trains in the Philadelphia area, trainmen are relieved for service in the armed forces and replaced by women. Date 1943?

Parachutes 1960S
Sky divers are relieved when their parachutes open at 2000 feet above ground. Date: 1960s

Crusades / Malta Relieved
Malta is relieved by the Knights of St John Date: 26 October 1530

Dramatic rescue of a young girl
A colour illustration showing a relieved mother reaching out to a lifeboat man for her rescued daughter

Sir Henry Havelock / Music
Havelocks Triumphal march to relieve Cawnpore

Francesco II has Fun
Relieved of his royal responsibilities, Francesco II, former king of the Two Sicilies, takes refuge with the pope at Rome and enjoys himself during the Carnival

Relieving a Sentry
At the entrance to an infantry barracks, the sentry is relieved. A dog watches with interest

Frenchwoman 1558
The sombre grey of this ladys dress (reign of Henri II) is relieved by slashes and other ornamentation : it has a high lace collar and a cheeky matching cap

Holloway Prison / Mayhew
The treadmill (treadwheel) and oakum shed with a detachment of prisoners at work at the wheel, and those who have been relieved, are employed to pick oakum

Competitors finishing the Windermere marathon in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Relieved: A Glimpse into Moments of Respite and Triumph" In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there are moments that bring relief to weary souls. From military sentries finding solace in their duty to historic events etched in time, the concept of "relieved" takes on various forms. The HMS Leviathan, a formidable Drake-class armoured cruiser, stands tall as a symbol of strength and protection. Its presence instills reassurance among those who rely on its might. Similarly, General Lambarte's resolute stance amidst the Nationalist Army at Oviedo brings relief to his comrades fighting for a cause. Artistic expressions also capture instances of relief throughout history. John Everett Millais' masterpiece "The Order of Release" depicts freedom granted after years of captivity - an overwhelming sense of liberation embraced by those long oppressed. Meanwhile, Moses smiting the rock twice reminds us that even in desperate times, miracles can bring forth abundance when we least expect it. From conflicts abroad to battles closer to home, acts of rescue shine through like beacons in darkness. The Boxer Rebellion witnessed courageous efforts as European legations were relieved from siege by international forces - unity prevailing over adversity. Lt. Havelock's bravery echoes through time as he fearlessly leads his troops towards victory against all odds. Yet relief is not confined solely within military narratives; it extends its embrace during natural disasters too. Walker Evans' poignant photograph captures flood refugees seeking shelter in a canning factory repurposed by the Red Cross - providing much-needed respite amidst devastation. Ultimately, these glimpses into moments of respite and triumph remind us that even amid turmoil and hardship, there is always hope for relief. Whether found on battlefields or within artistic creations, humanity's indomitable spirit prevails – reminding us that brighter days lie ahead despite life's challenges.