Stand Off Collection

Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Fighting in Gazere, May 1916, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Fighting in Gazere, May 1916, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Moose herd, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370493 Moose herd, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Fairy Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper)
NUL445537 Fairy Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 25.5x32 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho)
6014138 Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Last in bed puts out the light!"(colour litho)
3627308 " Last in bed puts out the light!" (colour litho) by Ludovici, Albert Jnr. (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Last in bed puts out the light!")

John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving)
3647532 John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Competition between two Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbirds in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula, protects her feeding spot from another female in Costa Rica

Scots Guards keeping guard on Sydney Street, London, 1911. The Sidney Street siege occurred after a gang of heavily armed Latvian burglars shot five police officers who attempted to arrest them as

You Villain! Said He. Wheres My Daughter?, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
You Villain! Said He. Wheres My Daughter?, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Standoff on Sidney Street, Stepney, London, 3rd January 1911 (1937). Artist: Central Press
Standoff on Sidney Street, Stepney, London, 3rd January 1911 (1937). The Sidney Street siege occurred after a gang of heavily armed Latvian burglars shot five police officers who attempted to arrest

Front cover of Jeune Afrique, 1990. Jeune Afrique is a newsweekly published in Paris, founded by Bechir Ben Yahmed in Tunis on the October 17th 1960

A Bullfighter Stood on Stilts at Seville, Spain, 1878 (wood engraving)
KW441350 A Bullfighter Stood on Stilts at Seville, Spain, 1878 (wood engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Canada, Alberta, Stand Off: Landscape with Dramatic Sky Grain Silos

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Canada, Alberta, Stand Off: Landscape with Dramatic Sky & Hay Roll

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Canada, Alberta, Stand Off: Landscape with Dramatic Sky

The discontent in Romania. There has been trouble in Romania over the project for the new Constitution, and the Government has concentrated a strong force of troops at Bucharest

Lady Astors bitter fight with Labour at Plymouth. It is reported that Lady
Lady Astors " bitter " fight with Labour at Plymouth. It is reported that Lady Astor is having a hard and bitter contest at Plymouth with Labour, whose candidate, Capt Woulf Brenan

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, analysis C016 / 4236
Cuban Missile Crisis. Strategic Air Command (SAC) photo interpreters using a magnifying and mapping machine to examine aerial reconnaissance images of Cuba, obtained in 1962

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, aerial view C016 / 4235
Cuban Missile Crisis. Aerial photograph of one of the nuclear missile sites (San Cristobal launch site 2), constructed in Cuba by Soviet forces, that precipitated the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

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"Stand Off: A Glimpse into Historical Confrontations and Tense Moments" Draft riots in New York, Conflict between the military and the rioters in First-Avenue, 1863 (litho): Amidst the chaos of draft riots, a stand-off unfolds on First Avenue as tensions escalate between the military forces and enraged rioters. Moose herd, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho): In a serene wilderness scene, a majestic moose herd engages in an unspoken standoff - their powerful presence creating an atmosphere of anticipation. Fairy Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper): Step into an enchanting world where fairy animals engage in playful yet delicate standoffs - their magical essence adding whimsy to these captivating encounters. Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medieval armor on a London street (litho): On the bustling streets of London, an unexpected sight halts policemen in their tracks as they find themselves face-to-face with a mysterious figure clad in medieval armor. The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907 (oil on canvas): Through strokes of vibrant colors and intricate details emerges "The Voltaire Incident, " capturing the intensity of conflicting ideas locked in an intellectual standoff that spans decades. "Last in bed puts out the light. " (color litho): With mischievous humor depicted through vivid illustrations comes this comical portrayal of bedtime antics - showcasing siblings engaged in a lighthearted standoff over who will turn off the lights last. John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving): A pivotal moment etched into history reveals General John Lambert's defiant act as he prevents members of Rump Parliament from taking their seats – marking one man's bold stand against political power. Opp. P. 182.