Startled Collection (page 4)

Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Allan Stewart
Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Searchlights, powered by mobile generators, were used to light up the railways against Boer attack at night

The Great Advance: Royal Horse Artillery (Cavalry Division) Crossing the Vaal, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Creator: Hermanus Willem Koekkoek
Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Klippan was the last battle fought by the Greys in the Boer War, the British suffered many casualties

The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. Creator
A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. The Battle of Tugela (or Thukela) Heights, was a series of military actions lasting from 14 to 27 February 1900 in which

Australian Shepherd, blue-merle, head portrait with autumn leaves behind

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, vocalising, aggresive behaviour, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June

Saddle white Surry for Cheapside to Morrow, 1812. Artist: George Cruikshank
Saddle white Surry for Cheapside to Morrow, 1812. Cheapside by Bow Church, with a sweeps boy sticking a flue brush in the backside of the Lord Mayors horse

The Unexpected Visit or more free than welcome, 1820. George IV, seated on a cushion in the Brighton Royal Pavilion, throwing up his arms in horror at the entry of the Queen closely followed by

Miss Fabia astonished at the Patricians double-knock, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Miss Fabia astonished at the Patricians double-knock, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Their Slippers Flew About Their Ears, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Their Slippers Flew About Their Ears, c1930. An illustration from The Flying Trunk by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

A Rider on a Rearing Horse, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Rider on a Rearing Horse, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Doctor Syntax Loses His Wig, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Doctor Syntax Loses His Wig, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

Interior, c19th century. Artist: Harold Gilman
Interior, c19th century. From The Studio Volume 130. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1945]

Bransby Williams (1870-1961), actor, 1911-1912. Artist: Reinhold Thiele
Bransby Williams (1870-1961), actor, 1911-1912. Seen here as Fagin from Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17

Tete De Cheval Andalou, c1910. Artist: Alfred Roll
Tete De Cheval Andalou, c1910. The Andalusian Horse Head. From The Studio Volume 50. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

A Frightened Bather, 1736. Artist: Francois Boucher
A Frightened Bather, 1736. Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Attack on a courier in Algeria, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 30th June 1901

Lord Kitcheners horse accident, India, 1903. Kitchener, commander-in-chief of the English armee in the Indies. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th November 1903

Passage of the military coaches on lake baikal, Siberia, Russia, 20th century
Passage of the military coaches on lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, 20th century. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 20th century

Guillaume Francois Rouelle, 18th century French chemist, 1874. Antoine Lavoisiers teacher and Professor (demonstrateur) at the Jardin du Roi, Paris

The capture of Toure Samory by Lieutenant Jacquin near Guelemou in 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The capture of Toure Samory by Lieutenant Jacquin near Guelemou in 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th October 1898

Attempted attack on the King of Greece, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
Attempted attack on the King of Greece, 1898. The King of Greece was returning from Phalerum in his landau with Princess Marie

Carpet sweeper, c1900s. A startled insect hurries to escape from a woman using a carpet sweeper, which the insect has confused with an automobile

Water closet, 1556
Water Closet, 1556. A man sitting on a toilet being menaced by a demonic creature. From The Metamorphosis of Ajax by Sir John Harrington

Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. The mistress of the house catches a servant helping himself to wine. It was often recognised that servants would help themselves to the masters wine

The Demon Butcher, or the Real Rinderpest, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Demon Butcher, or the Real Rinderpest, 1865. The demon butcher, with his hair styled into the shape of horns, stands in front of the animal carcasses declaring the price of beef

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White and chocolate British Longhair cat indoors Date:

Dog socialites Candide and Koko on right have a dinner martini at the 400 Restaurant where they performed in the current drive for funds for the New York Lighthouse Association for the Blind

Parasaurolophus dinosaur and asteroid. Artwork of a Parasaurolophus dinosaur startled by an asteroid about to impact off the coast. Parasaurolophus was a hadrosaurid or duck-billed dinosaur

Snow covered American bison looking back and roaming the fields in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
View taken from behind a snow covered American bison (Bison bison) looking back at the camera while roaming the snowy fields in Yellowstone National Park in winter; Wyoming, United States of America

Odysseus Nausicaa NausikaAÔé¼ almost naked Odysseus
Odysseus and Nausicaa, Odysseus and Nausikaa. The almost naked Odysseus is found after a shipwreck on the beach by Nausikaa who came to wash clothes with her maidservants

Hungarian study room CXVII Van zeekeren Student
Hungarian in a study room CXVII. Van zeekeren Student, who had killed himself (title on object), A man hung himself in a room with a reading table with books

Kitten

Natural Moments Photography; Jack Russell Terrier On Pogostick

Coyote In Winter

As the new Actaeon, I surprised Diana, not in her bath but with a dealer in the bathroom. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

Singer and Comedian Kenny Lynch seen here with his latest record to gain entry into the top thirty July 1963

Hat Fashion Model wears Paisley patterned hat with orange flower November 1989

Branding horses at the Army Remount Depot, WW1
A horse strongly objecting to being branded at an Army Remount Depot during the First World War. Date: 1915

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon His Missus Voice
Shows Nipper the HMV dog, startled by the cry Votes for Women bellowing from the gramophone. Date: 1911

Notes on Etiquette - Greeted with a Kiss. Nothing more readily conduces to a pleasant visit than a kindly, hearty greeting. Date: 1908

The Frog Suitor
Woman is courted by a frog - but can she be sure he is really a prince in disguise ? (Theres a pun on the French word pretendant which means both suitor and impostor) Date: 1919

Sir Philip Francis
SIR PHILIP FRANCIS British government official. Reputed author of Letters of Junius, a series of letters attacking public figures. Date: 1740 - 1818

The Dirt-Track Rider who appeared in Rotten Row. A motorcyclist causing noisy havoc amonst the genteel riders on Rotten Row in Hyde Park, London. 1929

An adult Pig-tailed Macaque observes the area from a tree, before the pack would descend on the ground (Macaca nemestrina)

Suffragette Jill in the Box Asquith. A suffragette pops out of a box waving a Votes for Women flag at the startled figure of H.H Asquith, the Prime Minister. Date: circa 1913

Boy drying his face on a towel
A boy looks up rather guiltily, having been caught drying his face and hands on a towel when they are not properly clean. The water in the sink is filthy. Date: 1953

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"Startled: A Collection of Unexpected Moments" Scrooge Sees Marley's Face: A chilling encounter that shook him to his core. Orangutan Baby's Head Portrait: The innocent gaze that captures our hearts and surprises us with its sheer beauty. Black-tailed Prairie Dog Pair Nibbling on Food: Caught in the act, these adorable creatures startle us with their playful antics. Trams Causing Havoc on a Belfast Street: Chaos ensues as trams disrupt the usual tranquility, leaving bystanders startled by the unexpected commotion. French Bulldog Puppy Lying Down: With a sudden yawn or twitch, this little pup startles even when at rest, reminding us of their boundless energy. Slender Loris PM 2709 Loris tardigrada © P. Morris / ARDEA LONDON): The wide-eyed stare of this elusive creature leaves us intrigued and startled by its mysterious presence. UFOs/Abductions/Allagash: Unexplained phenomena that continue to startle and captivate our imaginations, sparking endless debates about what lies beyond our world. Good Morning Sergeant Major: An unexpected wake-up call that jolts soldiers into action, startling them from their peaceful slumber with military precision. The Shadow Of Richelieu: A haunting silhouette cast upon history's pages, startling all who dare delve into the depths of political intrigue and power struggles. Maggie Smith November 1960 Actress Holding a Hand of Playing Cards Photocall): Startlingly elegant yet mischievous, Maggie Smith surprises us once again with her undeniable talent and charm captured in a single photograph moment. Tom Cruise Actor with Mimi Rogers 1987): A young Tom Cruise caught off guard alongside Mimi Rogers - an image that startles fans with a glimpse into the past, reminding us of their Hollywood romance.