Unprepared Collection

British soldiers being gassed at Ypres. WWI
How the gas devil comes - Thick green mist came rolling towards the parapet On the 22nd April 1915 at Ypres, the Germans used poisonous chlorine gas for the first time

Tsar Nicholas II with his mother
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868 - 1918), on horseback with his mother, the Dowager Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna (1847-1918)

Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BAL167457 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Liphart, Baron Ernest Friedrich von (1847-1932/34); 135x91 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

An Unexpected Arrival, (oil on panel)
659619 An Unexpected Arrival, (oil on panel) by Ekvall, Knut (1843-1912); 84x65.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unexpected Arrival. Knut Ekvall (1843-1912). Oil on panel

The Five Foolish Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c
MAE173983 The Five Foolish Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c.1250, porch built c.1350 (stone) (see also 173982 and 173984) by German School; Dom of St

The Wise & Foolish Virgins, 1870 (stained glass)
3475649 The Wise & Foolish Virgins, 1870 (stained glass) by Hart, Frederick Vincent (1843-1914); St Nicholas Church, Cramlington, UK; (add.info.: Cottier & Co); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving)
1046912 Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them)

Raising a toast to the club (colour litho)
3641841 Raising a toast to the club (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising a toast to the club. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Paradise Portal: The Five Wise Virgins and the Five Foolish Virgins
MAE173984 The Paradise Portal: The Five Wise Virgins and the Five Foolish Virgins, jamb figures carved c.1250, porch built c.1350 (photo) (see also 173982 and 173983) by German School; Dom of St

Edward, Prince of Wales with Albert, Duke of York
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor with his younger brother, Albert, Duke of York (1895-1951), later King George VI

Egan / Rise of the Curtain
The premature rise of the curtain - a scene not contemplated by the author of the play

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"Unprepared: A Glimpse into the Consequences of Negligence" In the annals of history, moments of unpreparedness have left indelible marks on nations and individuals alike. From British soldiers being gassed at Ypres during World War I to Tsar Nicholas II's ill-prepared reign alongside his mother, these instances serve as stark reminders of the perils that come with lack of readiness. One such haunting reminder is captured in "The Well at Cawnpore, India, " an image from Hutchinsons History of the Nations. It depicts a tragic event during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when unsuspecting British forces fell victim to their unpreparedness, facing a brutal fate at the hands of Indian rebels. Artistic interpretations further shed light on this theme. In "Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, " painted in 1886, we witness the consequences faced by those who fail to plan ahead. The oil-on-canvas masterpiece serves as a timeless cautionary tale about being caught off guard when opportunity knocks. Similarly, "An Unexpected Arrival" portrays unforeseen circumstances that can leave us vulnerable and exposed. This thought-provoking oil painting reminds us that life often throws curveballs our way, testing our ability to adapt and respond effectively. Even architectural elements convey this notion; jamb figures carved into The Paradise Portal depict "The Five Foolish Virgins. " These stone representations symbolize how negligence can lead one astray while their wise counterparts stand firm in preparedness for what lies ahead. Stained glass artistry also conveys this message through "The Wise & Foolish Virgins" window created in 1870. Its vibrant colors illuminate contrasting paths taken due to varying levels of preparedness – a visual metaphor for life's choices and their outcomes. Beyond artwork, historical accounts like "Ten Little Torpedo Boats" engraving remind us of the consequences faced by those who underestimate their adversaries.