Resist Collection

Hubert de Burgh urging the Garrison of Dover to Resist the landing of the French, 1217 (engraving)
671118 Hubert de Burgh urging the Garrison of Dover to Resist the landing of the French, 1217 (engraving) by English School

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse
538316 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse, centre right, Sedan out of picture to right

An incident in the hard fought retreat from Belgium: British troops prepared to resist the German advance during WWI
3252852 An incident in the hard fought retreat from Belgium: British troops prepared to resist the German advance during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Resist Pattern (Scroll), c. 1939. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Resist Pattern (Scroll), c. 1939

Resist Pattern (Daisy), c. 1939. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Resist Pattern (Daisy), c. 1939

Western Scene, Useless To resist
A wartime illustration depicting a western scene in which a cowboy is held up gunpoint upon his horse. Date: circa 1940s

Cunard Line, QE2 turbine blade limited edition
Cunard Line, QE2 turbine blade. In 1986 the Queen Elizabeth 2 underwent a £90 million refit that marked the end of her life as a steamship as her turbine engines were replaced by a diesel

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Victory lies in fortify and resist. Poster by V. Martin. Editions of the Eastern Army. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The evil Dr Miracle encourages Antonia to sing though it is bad for her health : unable to resist him, she sings till she dies exhausted. Date: first performed 1881

SIEGE OF SARAGOSSA Agostina, the Maid of Saragossa rallies her fellow- citizens to resist the French, but in vain, the city is taken 21 February 1809 Date: Dec 1808 - Feb 1809

Samson is tied up but tries to resist

The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho)
2798446 The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas Of Smuggling)

Vase with Mock Animal Mask Ring Handles and Hexagonal Panels... Ming or Qing dynasty, c
Vase with Mock Animal Mask Ring Handles and Hexagonal Panels with Stylized Leaves, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911), c. 17th century

The Countess de Montfort inciting the People of Rennes to Resist the French King (engraving)
664459 The Countess de Montfort inciting the People of Rennes to Resist the French King (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ulysses and his Companions Avoid the Charms of the Sirens, 1731 (engraving)
STC134115 Ulysses and his Companions Avoid the Charms of the Sirens, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Ms Hunter 36 f. 110r The Three Scenes of the Temptation, from Vita Christi
GUL232028 Ms Hunter 36 f.110r The Three Scenes of the Temptation, from Vita Christi, by Ludolf of Saxony, c.1300-77/78 (vellum) by German School, (14th century); Glasgow University Library

Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel
FIT274590 Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel, from Speculum Humanae Salvationis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 14.3x19.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica (engraving)
1050863 A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica)

Stouffacher Admonished by his wife to Resist the Tyranny of, the Austrian Bailiff (engraving)
727653 Stouffacher Admonished by his wife to Resist the Tyranny of, the Austrian Bailiff (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

June (engraving)
2780565 June (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: June. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

Studies from Life in Ireland, IV (litho)
1037946 Studies from Life in Ireland, IV (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies from Life in Ireland, IV)

John Edward Barrett (engraving)
1055362 John Edward Barrett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Edward Barrett, a Cork Farmer and Landlord)

The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving)
1624815 The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eviction Campaign in Ireland)

Iron proofed buildings to resist fire (chromolitho)
3105261 Iron proofed buildings to resist fire (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron proofed buildings to resist fire)

Thousands of tailors on strike in New York face the policemen fiercely in the street... (colour litho)
2815515 Thousands of tailors on strike in New York face the policemen fiercely in the street... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The National Rifle Association Meeting on Wimbledon Common, Skirmishers forming Squares to resist Cavalry (engraving)
1619626 The National Rifle Association Meeting on Wimbledon Common, Skirmishers forming Squares to resist Cavalry (engraving) by English School

Cub-Hunting (engraving)
1591974 Cub-Hunting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cub-Hunting. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1891)

The Volunteer Sham Fight at Wimbledon on Easter Monday, the Troops formed into Squares to resist a Charge of Cavalry
1612869 The Volunteer Sham Fight at Wimbledon on Easter Monday, the Troops formed into Squares to resist a Charge of Cavalry (engraving) by English School

Mr Douglas Pyne, MP, suspended by a Rope (engraving)
1046297 Mr Douglas Pyne, MP, suspended by a Rope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Douglas Pyne, MP, suspended by a Rope)

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God is with us
Sorin Vidis

NEVADA: NUCLEAR TEST SITE. The group Non-Violent Action Against Nuclear Weapons holds a prayer before attempting entry into a Nevada nuclear test site. Photograph, 6 August 1957

The Countess De Montfort Inciting the People of Rennes to Resist the French King

The Volunteer Sham Fight at Wimbledon on Easter Monday: the Troops Formed into Squares to Resist a Charge of Cavalry, Uk

Source Size = 5753 x 3958
The Review on Saturday Last at Wimbledon Common: Skirmishers Forming Squares to Resist Cavalry, the National Rifle Association Meeting on Wimbledon Common, July 20, 1861

Picture No. 10760634
Stream - detail of a stream containing oxidised iron minerals which give this peculiar orange-red colour to everything inside the water; some of the plant life still resist

EVRV2A-00054
Handbill warning Boston patriots against buying tea, December 2, 1773. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

EVRV2A-00130
Sons of Liberty handbill supporting boycott of British goods in Boston before the Revolutionary War. Woodcut reproduction with watercolor wash

EVRV2A-00135
Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser protesting the Stamp Act by publishing a skull in place of a royal tax stamp, 1765

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"Resist: A Powerful Force That Transcends Time and Boundaries" In the annals of history, countless tales have emerged depicting the indomitable spirit of resistance. From Boadicea's fierce urging to wage war against oppressors, to Hubert de Burgh rallying the garrison of Dover in their valiant stand against French invaders, these stories echo with defiance. The Siege of Acre stands as a testament to unwavering determination, where brave souls fought tooth and nail despite overwhelming odds. In a Western scene where resistance seemed futile, it showcased the unyielding resolve ingrained within humanity. Even in modern times, resistance has found its place amidst turbulent struggles. The Spanish Civil War exemplified this as victory lay not only in military might but also in the hearts that refused to surrender. OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH captured this sentiment through their artistry, immortalizing those who dared resist tyranny. Throughout history's tapestry, there were moments when individuals defied oppression on a personal level. Agostina, known as the Maid of Saragossa, fervently rallied her fellow citizens against French forces during the Siege of Saragossa. Though her efforts proved futile and tragedy befell her city on that fateful day in 1809, her courage remains an inspiration for generations to come. Resistance takes many forms beyond physical battles; it can be seen even in Samson's struggle while bound or depicted humorously through Lance Thackeray's comic postcard illustrating passive resistance, and is an innate human instinct that refuses submission when faced with adversity. From Death in Stockholm marking a poignant moment frozen in time to Kenny Meadows' illustration capturing Iachimo attempting to seduce Imogen but failing due to her steadfastness - these instances remind us that resisting temptation and falsehoods requires great strength. In every corner of history and across diverse landscapes emerges one common thread.