Restrain Collection

Essex & Queen Quarrel
The Earl of Essex lays his hand on his sword having been struck by Queen Elizabeth

Wife Beats Husband 19C
A wife beats her husband; a neighbour tries to restrain her

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Young ground squirrels (Xerus inauris) playing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Non-ex

Woman with her hands chained demonstrates during a rally against austerity measures in
A woman with her hands chained demonstrates during a rally against austerity measures in Athens April 27, 2010. Greeks need to swallow " unpleasant medicine"

A barricade leading to the Lincoln Memorial prevents access to tourist buses in Washington, October 1, 2013. The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Tuesday for the first time in 17 years

French riot police apprehend a masked and hooded protester after clashes at a demonstration during a national day of strikes by public sector workers, in Paris, France, May 22, 2018

Mars Bound by Cupid, c. 1515-1520 (drypoint)
883708 Mars Bound by Cupid, c.1515-1520 (drypoint) by Master of 1515 (fl.1515-20); 17.5x13.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho)
2815411 A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Rixe (colour litho)
3643344 La Rixe (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rixe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"And who is the gentleman in lace?", "Mr Wilkes, Sir. "This information confounded him still more
3625498 " And who is the gentleman in lace?", " Mr Wilkes, Sir." This information confounded him still more: he had some difficulty to restrain himself

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III embarking on war
538282 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III embarking on war with Germany. French declaration delivered to Berlin 19 July, proclamation 23 July

Replica of one of the two Marly Horses originally made for the Horse Pond at
PWI89764 Replica of one of the two Marly Horses originally made for the Horse Pond at the Chateau at Marly, Yvelines, 1739-45 (marble) by Coustou, Guillaume I (1677-1746); Place de la Concorde

"Faithful struck down by Moses"from The Pilgrim
5615806 " Faithful struck down by Moses" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Struggle To Get Free

Hand Reaching Out For Bird

Hands chained together
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Businessmans hands chained together. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Bashful model and six policemen
The Bashful Model. It takes six policemen to restrain a suspect long enough for him to be photographed

Irish Police / Crowd Scene
Police in Ireland restrain a crowd who are protesting at the arrest of O Brien and Dillon at Loughrea. Date: 1887

Drawings Prints, Print, Foolish, Knowledge, Foolish, Love, Trying, Restrain, World
Drawings and Prints, Print, Foolish Knowledge and Foolish Love Trying to Restrain the World, from The Unrestrained World, plate 2, The Unrestrained World, Artist, After, Dirk Volckertsz Coornhert

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Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III embarking on war with Germany. French declaration delivered to Berlin 19 July, proclamation 23 July

Smiling Girl with Dog
A smiling girl looks at the camera and tries to restrain a boisterous dog

THE INVADERS (Don A Stuart) The Tharoos restrain an Earthman while they examine the Earthwoman

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"Restraint: A Historical Tapestry of Conflict and Harmony" In the heart of Essex, a bitter quarrel between Queen Elizabeth I and her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, showcased the delicate balance of power restrained by political alliances. During the 19th century, societal norms were shattered when reports emerged of a wife beating her husband. This shocking incident shed light on the need for restraint in domestic relationships. Like characters in a Punch and Judy show, young ground squirrels frolic in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, reminding us that even nature's playfulness requires self-restraint to maintain harmony. Amidst protests against austerity measures, a woman with her hands chained stands defiantly as she demonstrates against oppressive policies. Her act symbolizes both physical restraint and an unwavering spirit fighting for justice. A barricade leading to the Lincoln Memorial serves as a reminder that sometimes restraints are necessary to protect cherished landmarks from harm or misuse. In France's tumultuous streets, riot police apprehend masked protesters after clashes erupt. The use of force highlights society's struggle to strike a balance between freedom and necessary restraint during times of unrest. Bound by ropes yet adorned with flowers, an enigmatic woman embodies both captivity and beauty—a poignant reminder that sometimes we willingly accept restraints for love or personal growth. Artistic masterpieces like "The Little Horse" (1505) depict animals restrained within their frames—capturing fleeting moments frozen in time while showcasing artistic discipline at its finest. "Mars Bound by Cupid" (c. 1515-1520) portrays Mars—the god of war—restrained by love itself. This artwork reminds us that even those consumed by power can be tamed through affectionate bonds. In Warsaw's bustling streets, chaos ensues as a gang attacks an antique dealer—an unfortunate event highlighting how some individuals lack moral restraint when driven by greed or desperation.