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"Throws: A Glimpse into the Art of Precision and Power" Punch Throws Baby (Anon): In a shocking act of aggression

Background imageThrows Collection: Punch Throws Baby (Anon)

Punch Throws Baby (Anon)
Mr Punch throws the baby in the air

Background imageThrows Collection: Lady Throws Javelin 1922

Lady Throws Javelin 1922
A female athlete throws the javelin

Background imageThrows Collection: Jatayus Fights Ravana

Jatayus Fights Ravana
Jatayus, king of the vultures, tries to rescue Sita from the demon Ravana who is carrying her off to Sri Lanka. Sita throws her jewellery to earth as a sign for Rama

Background imageThrows Collection: Picking Apples 1878

Picking Apples 1878
A boy hangs precariously from the tree and throws apples down to the girl waiting below with their dog

Background imageThrows Collection: Millionaire Throws Cash

Millionaire Throws Cash
An American millionaire, Mr Chanel, wins at the casino - then throws his winnings from the window to passers-by

Background imageThrows Collection: Playing Darts, Worcestershire

Playing Darts, Worcestershire
A young boy playing darts, his board nailed to an outdoor pole, outside the Fleet (Arms?) pub, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Background imageThrows Collection: Woman Feeds Chickens

Woman Feeds Chickens
An older woman in a long dress and wide-brimmed hat throws handfuls of chicken feed on to the ground for the chickens to peck at and scratch in the straw

Background imageThrows Collection: Elizabeth, Duchess of York attempts to knock down a coconut

Elizabeth, Duchess of York attempts to knock down a coconut
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) attempts to knock down a coconut at the coconut shies at the Fresh Air Fund annual outing in Epping Forest

Background imageThrows Collection: Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good

Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good
Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman el Bueno (Guzman the Good) (1256-1309). Leonese military and nobleman, founder of the house of Medina Sidonia. First lord of Sanlucar de Barrameda

Background imageThrows Collection: CARTOON The Shah over-throws the constitution granted in 1906. Date: 1908

CARTOON The Shah over-throws the constitution granted in 1906. Date: 1908

Background imageThrows Collection: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Senta, in love with the legendary sea-captain Vanderdecken, throws herself into the sea as a proof of her faithfulness unto death

Background imageThrows Collection: Rory Best Throws Into Line Out

Rory Best Throws Into Line Out England V Ireland England V Ireland, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 February 2010 Date: 27 February 2010

Background imageThrows Collection: Lee Mears Throws Into Line Out

Lee Mears Throws Into Line Out England V Ireland England V Ireland, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 February 2010 Date: 27 February 2010

Background imageThrows Collection: George Gregan Throws Ball Wide

George Gregan Throws Ball Wide Scotland V Australia 22 November 1997 Date: 22 November 1997

Background imageThrows Collection: Dylan Hartley Throws Line-Out

Dylan Hartley Throws Line-Out England Hooker England V New Zealand, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 21 November 2009 Date: 21 November 2009

Background imageThrows Collection: Rory Best Throws The Ball Into Line Out

Rory Best Throws The Ball Into Line Out That Ireland Score From England V Ireland England V Ireland, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex

Background imageThrows Collection: William Servat Throws In Line Out

William Servat Throws In Line Out Scotland V France Scotland V France, Rbs 6 Nations Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 07 February 2010 Date: 07 February 2010

Background imageThrows Collection: Jimenez Throws His Club In Disgust

Jimenez Throws His Club In Disgust Bmw PGA Championship Bmw PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 24 May 2008 Date: 24 May 2008

Background imageThrows Collection: Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving)

Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving)
1046258 Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThrows Collection: Editor in the throws of composition

Editor in the throws of composition
Cartoon, Literary Study - an editor in the throws (throes) of composition. 1898

Background imageThrows Collection: Scottish rebel against English Prayer Book

Scottish rebel against English Prayer Book
The congregation rise up against the imposition of the Scottish Episcopal Book of Common Prayer as demanded by King Charles I and Archbishop Laud

Background imageThrows Collection: MAD WOMAN / 1906

MAD WOMAN / 1906
Mlle Naegle, a passenger on the New Amsterdam to America, throws another womans baby overboard Date: 1906

Background imageThrows Collection: Madeleine throws herself at the feet of Jesus (chromolitho)

Madeleine throws herself at the feet of Jesus (chromolitho)
964185 Madeleine throws herself at the feet of Jesus (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThrows Collection: Lamas worshipping before the Holy of the Holies in a Tibetan temple (litho)

Lamas worshipping before the Holy of the Holies in a Tibetan temple (litho)
6005044 Lamas worshipping before the Holy of the Holies in a Tibetan temple (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThrows Collection: The Pantomime 'Robinson Crusoe, 'at the Lyceum (litho)

The Pantomime "Robinson Crusoe, "at the Lyceum (litho)
1604938 The Pantomime " Robinson Crusoe, " at the Lyceum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantomime " Robinson Crusoe)

Background imageThrows Collection: Tarquin throws himself upon Servius Tullus (engraving)

Tarquin throws himself upon Servius Tullus (engraving)
727788 Tarquin throws himself upon Servius Tullus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarquin throws himself upon Servius Tullus)

Background imageThrows Collection: Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving)

Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving)
6021709 Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30)

Background imageThrows Collection: Henry throws Beckets cloak to a beggar AD1117, 1920s (litho)

Henry throws Beckets cloak to a beggar AD1117, 1920s (litho)
832975 Henry throws Beckets cloak to a beggar AD1117, 1920s (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Background imageThrows Collection: Albert, Duke of York - ex-Servicemens fete - Hall Place

Albert, Duke of York - ex-Servicemens fete - Hall Place
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - at Hall Place, Bexley for the Glentworth ex-Servicemens fete - enthusiastically throwing at Aunt Sally Date: 1920

Background imageThrows Collection: BOY AND DOG / BEACH 1963

BOY AND DOG / BEACH 1963
A boy throws stones into the sea for his dog to retrieve: the dog looks up expectantly. Date: 1963

Background imageThrows Collection: SOUTHPAW PUNCHER C1890

SOUTHPAW PUNCHER C1890
A boxer leading with his left hand, in the southpaw style, throws a punch. Date: circa 1890

Background imageThrows Collection: SCOTSMAN THROWS STONE

SCOTSMAN THROWS STONE
A kilted Scotsman launches a heavy stone during a stone throwing contest. Date: 1847

Background imageThrows Collection: SCOTS STONE THROWING

SCOTS STONE THROWING
A kilted Scotsman throws a stone whilst his competitors, and a few bonnie wee lassies, look on. Date: 1848

Background imageThrows Collection: GAMBLING TIPS BOXES

GAMBLING TIPS BOXES
When a player has won, he throws a jeton onto the table, cries pour les employes to the croupier, who puts it into the tips box. The contents are divided later Date: 1930s

Background imageThrows Collection: TANTRUM IN A HAT SHOP

TANTRUM IN A HAT SHOP
A woman wearing a fox stole around her shoulders (complete with two heads) throws a tantrum in the middle of a hat shop - her partner has to explain to the shop assistant. Date: 1930s

Background imageThrows Collection: LOUIS XV IN PARIS

LOUIS XV IN PARIS
LOUIS XV inaugurates the Place Louis XV, later the place de la Concorde, 1754 - 1763; street children scramble for the coins he throws Date: 1710-1774

Background imageThrows Collection: BRITOMARTIS

BRITOMARTIS
The Cretan nymph Britomartis is very fond of hunting, but when she is hunted by King Minos, who seeks to trap her with nets and hounds, she throws herself into the sea

Background imageThrows Collection: Battle of the Crusaders and pagan troops near the city of Aleppo

Battle of the Crusaders and pagan troops near the city of Aleppo. Miniature in the Recueil des histoires de Troyes, illuminated manuscript, c.1464, designed by the priest of Philip the Good

Background imageThrows Collection: Fairy & a drowning pixie

Fairy & a drowning pixie
A winged fairy throws a lifebelt to a drowning pixie while others watch from the riverbank. Artist: Thomas Maybank Date: circa 1916

Background imageThrows Collection: The Cyclops Polyphemus, son of Poseidon, hurls boulders at Ulyssess ship. A story in Homers Odyssey

The Cyclops Polyphemus, son of Poseidon, hurls boulders at Ulyssess ship. A story in Homers Odyssey. After a 19th century work by Louis-Frederic Schutzenberger

Background imageThrows Collection: Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic c. 400 BC -323 BC, about to throw away his cup which he

Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic c. 400 BC -323 BC, about to throw away his cup which he considered merely an
Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic c.400 BC -323 BC, about to throw away his cup which he considered merely an encumbrance after seeing a boy drinking from a stream using just his cupped hands

Background imageThrows Collection: Bacchus Ariadne Bacchus Ariadne Bacchus puts

Bacchus Ariadne Bacchus Ariadne Bacchus puts
Bacchus and Ariadne Bacchus and Ariadne, Bacchus puts a starry crown on Ariadnes head or throws it up in the sky, where it becomes a constellation, Gerard de Lairesse, c. 1680

Background imageThrows Collection: Cardinal Montalto turns up elected Pope throws

Cardinal Montalto turns up elected Pope throws
Cardinal Montalto turns up after being elected Pope and throws his baton away. Sixtus V, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1697, paper, etching, h 142 mm × w 91 mm

Background imageThrows Collection: Hercules throws Lichas sea Hercules Lycham Mittit

Hercules throws Lichas sea Hercules Lycham Mittit
Hercules throws Lichas into the sea Hercules Lycham Mittit in Euboicas Tormento Fortius Undas (title on object), Hercules suspects the innocent Lichas of treason and throws him into the sea

Background imageThrows Collection: After The Capture Of A Town In The 14Th Century The Garrison Surrenders And Throws Themselves On

After The Capture Of A Town In The 14Th Century The Garrison Surrenders And Throws Themselves On The Mercy Of Their Captors. After A 14Th Century Miniature In Histoire Du Monde

Background imageThrows Collection: Suspected Brit Smuggler

Suspected Brit Smuggler
A British yachtsman suspected of rum-running throws an American customs man off his ship. Date: 1922

Background imageThrows Collection: Picture No. 10896064

Picture No. 10896064
Peacock Butterfly - the chrysalis throws away the caterpillar's skin (Inachis io) Date:

Background imageThrows Collection: Medieval Spearman

Medieval Spearman
A Spearman steadies himself to throw a short spear. A small round shield protects him from enemy arrows



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"Throws: A Glimpse into the Art of Precision and Power" Punch Throws Baby (Anon): In a shocking act of aggression, this anonymous figure demonstrates the unexpected strength behind a punch throw. Lady Throws Javelin 1922: Breaking societal norms, a courageous lady in 1922 showcases her athletic prowess by launching a javelin with grace and precision. Picking Apples 1878: Transporting us back to simpler times, this vintage photograph captures the joyous moment when an apple-picker throws his harvest into a basket, celebrating nature's bounty. Playing Darts, Worcestershire: Amidst laughter and friendly competition, locals gather at their favorite pub in Worcestershire to showcase their dart-throwing skills - aiming for that elusive bullseye. Millionaire Throws Cash: In an extravagant display of wealth, a millionaire playfully tosses cash into the air as if it were mere confetti - reminding us all that money can indeed be thrown away frivolously. Jatayus Fights Ravana: From ancient mythology comes an epic battle scene where Jatayus valiantly throws himself into combat against the formidable Ravana - symbolizing courage and sacrifice. Woman Feeds Chickens: With kindness radiating from her smile, a woman gently throws grains towards her flock of chickens - showcasing compassion even in simple acts of nurturing. Female Type / Beaute: Celebrating diversity and beauty standards throughout history, this captivating artwork portrays different female figures through various artistic styles - throwing light on society's evolving perceptions of femininity. Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good: Immortalized in history books is Guzman's legendary act of throwing his own son off castle walls to save countless lives during wartime – illustrating how difficult choices can sometimes lead to heroic outcomes. CARTOON The Shah over-throws the constitution granted in 1906.