Resistance Collection (page 9)

Les Conseilleurs ne Sont Pas les Payeurs, 1943. Creator: Bedos et Cie Imprimeurs
Les Conseilleurs ne Sont Pas les Payeurs, 1943. French anti-Resistance poster of the Vichy government

The Circassian guards, 1880. Artist: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
The Circassian guards, 1880. From a private collection

Pontiac in Council, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Pontiac in Council, (1877). Pontiac (or Obwandiyag, c1720-1769) was a chief of the Ottawa people in North America. In 1762 he organised a combined resistance - known as Pontiacs War - against

The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Minhla Fortress was built in 1860 to 1861 to defend the Konbaung dynastys territory following the Second Anglo-Burmese War

Caucasian rider. Private Collection

House of Prince Dadiani in Mingrelia, 1833. Private Collection

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) taking a fish from water. Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, May

Tester or multimeter, device used for measurement of voltage, current and electrical resistance

The Torero Puceta, one of the leaders of the insurgents, always at the forefront, on the barricades during the put down uprising of 1855-1856, dead in Madrid in 1856

Battle with Vercingetorix, Gaulish leader of the resistance against Rome, engraving from Bellium Gallim (Gallic Wars)

Caractacus in Rome, 52 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Caractacus in Rome, 52 (1864). Caractacus was king of the Catuvellauni and leader of the British resistance against the Romans. He was captured in 51 and taken to Rome

Hereward and His Men Attack the Normans, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Imam Shamil on 25 August 1859, c. 1886. Private Collection

A Circassian rider, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Artist: Deniere, Andrei (Heinrich-Johann) (1820-1892)
Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Prince Alexander Ivanovich Baryatinsky (1815-1879). Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Artist: Gagarin, Grigori Grigorievich (1810-1893)
Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Artist: Sommer, Richard Karl (1866-1939)
Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Private Collection

To Peoples of the Caucasus. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
To Peoples of the Caucasus. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Infantry of the Russian Caucasus Army, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
Infantry of the Russian Caucasus Army, 1867. From a private collection

Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbelian Artist: Anonymous
Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbeliani with their children, 1855, 1855. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Artist: Dickes, William (1815-1892)
Imam Shamil (1797-1871). From a private collection

Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Artist: Willewalde
Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. Artist: Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928)
Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. From a private collection

The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Artist: Grusinsky
The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Caucasian Battle. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
Caucasian Battle. From a private collection

Cherkess Celebrating the end of Muharram with the Equestrian Sport of the Dash for the Prize Lamb, 1889. From a private collection

Terek Cossack with Daughter (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Kabardin man (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince of Megrelia (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Kazbek of Ossetia (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Circassian (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince of Imereti (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Caractacus at Rome. A. D. 52, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Caractacus at Rome. A.D. 52, 1864. Caratacus was a first-century British chieftain of the Catuvellauni tribe, who led the British resistance to the Roman conquest. From A Chronicle of England B.C

The Frightened Elephants Rushed Back Crashing Through The Forest, 1895, (1902). Artist: Stanley Llewellyn Wood
The Frightened Elephants Rushed Back Crashing Through The Forest, 1895, (1902). The Anglo-Nepalese War or Gurkha War (1814-16), fought between the Kingdom of Nepal and the East India Company

The Warriors Danced the War-Dance, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy & Elgiva, 1838. Edwy (d.959), King of England from 955. Queen Elgiva and Dunstan (909- 988), an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1838. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq. [Thomas Kelly, London, 1838]

Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912). Wazir Ali Khan (1780-1817), assembled a rebellious army of several thousand men. A quickly assembled force commanded by General Erskine moved into Benares

A Critical Moment, c1857 (c1912). Dhan Singh Gurjar, also known as Dhunna Singh, was the Indian kotwal (police chief) of Meerut

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"Resisting the Temptations: A Journey of Strength and Courage" In the realm of art, "Christ in the Wilderness" by Briton Riviere depicts a powerful image as Jesus overcomes his inner demons during his 40-day fast. The painting serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find strength to resist temptation. Similarly, William Wallace's statue in Aberdeen stands tall as a symbol of Scottish resistance against English oppression. His unwavering determination echoes through time, inspiring generations to stand up for their beliefs and fight for freedom. The Free French movement pays homage to the brave Maquis fighters who resisted Nazi occupation during World War II. Their courage is honored on plaques that remind us of their sacrifice and unwavering commitment to liberty. Resistance takes many forms - from an athletic young man training hard on a stone floor, pushing himself beyond limits to achieve greatness, to Sitting Bull leading his Sioux tribe against encroaching settlers. These examples show that physical resilience can be just as important as mental fortitude when facing adversity. History also teaches us about collective resistance; such as the British Square at Pollilur or the Battle of Adowa where Ethiopian forces successfully defended their land against colonial powers. These battles highlight how unity and strategic planning can overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Abd El Kader's leadership during Algeria's struggle for independence showcases resistance against oppressive regimes. His dedication inspired countless others to rise up against injustice and fight for self-determination. Even under Ottoman rule, communities found ways to resist domination – memorial walls dedicated to those who participated in uprisings serve as reminders that no matter how powerful an empire may seem, there will always be individuals willing to challenge its authority. Artistic depictions like "The Temptation in the Wilderness" by Briton Riviere or Soviet propaganda posters from World War II further illustrate how creativity was harnessed as a tool of resistance.