Weak Collection (page 5)

Fokker DrI produced to counter the Sopwith Triplane, it initially had fatal weak wing

The Kaiser as Samson, WW1 cartoon
The Modern Samson Agonistes by Horace Morgan. The Wrecker of his own Empire and the Worlds Peace. Kaiser Wilhelm II depicted as a troubled Samson in the temple

Cartoon, Polish view of German reservists, WW1
Cartoon depicting a satirical Polish view of the German reservist army (or Landsturm) with makeshift weapons including pitchforks during the First World War. Date: September 1914

Magnetic mine by G. H. Davis
The German magnetic mine: the first diagrams of its working and the methods by which it is laid. Diagrams showing the delicate electrical mechanism which reacts to the weak magnetic field set up by a

Advert for Allcocks Plasters for aches and pains WWI
Allcocks Plasters for pain relief, backache, rheumatism, lumbago and any local pain. 1916

Drawings Prints, Print, Temperance. - Man, Here, too, weak, sinner-honest, Water-Shakespeare
Drawings and Prints, Print, Temperance.-The Man: Here is that which is too weak to be a sinner-honest Water-Shakespeare, Subject, Artist, Engraver, Publisher, Subject, After, Theobold Wolfe Tone

Big fishes eat small ones, 1556 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR345973 Big fishes eat small ones, 1556 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 22.6x29.5 cm; Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna

Over the hills... plate 18 from America: A Prophecy, 1793 (relief
XYC285561 Over the hills... plate 18 from America: A Prophecy, 1793 (relief etching printed in blue with pen & ink and w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 36.8x26.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Indian Widow, 1789 (mezzotint)
XYC284841 The Indian Widow, 1789 (mezzotint) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97) (after); 45.1x55.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

John Keats in his Last Illness, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine
KW293365 John Keats in his Last Illness, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, May to October, 1883 (engraving) by Severn

The Recruiting Sergeant, c. 1790 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XYC277501 The Recruiting Sergeant, c.1790 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30.5x21 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Louis XVII (1785-95) sick and imprisoned, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c
KW177763 Louis XVII (1785-95) sick and imprisoned, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

A Letter to Mother, 1901 (oil on canvas)
BAL167478 A Letter to Mother, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Weretshchagin, Piotr Petrovitch (1836-86); 104.5x88.5 cm; Art Museum of Yaroslavl, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Frederick II (1712-86) the Great (oil on canvas)
XIR166314 Portrait of Frederick II (1712-86) the Great (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

The Patient and the Doctor (oil on panel)
XIR173150 The Patient and the Doctor (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Dutch, out of copyright

SOLDIER: 1776 AND 1861. The Virginian of 1776 during the Revolutionary War and The Virginian of 1861 at the start of the Civil War. Wood engraving, American, 1861

Henry Gerard Sturt, 1st Baron Alington (18251904) - a British peer and Conservative Party politician. Date: 1892

Unlikely couple of physical differences - Hyeres, France
Souvenir of Hyeres - an unlikely couple from the commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region in southeastern France. Date: 1896

A rather feeble suitor with a rather loud suit
He: " Oh! Smile upon my suit." She: " I do, I do. I can t help it." Date: 1895

Young colt testing his unsteady legs in a green pasture

David Livingstone (1813-183) Scottish missionary and explorer. During African travels explored the Zambesi and discovered Victoria Falls.Livingstone, weak with fever

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman. In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone. Raised to peerage as Viscount Sherbrooke in 1880

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury as the Spanish Armada approached (1588)

A fifteen day old cream coloured kitten that is trying to crawl

Newly hatched chick (Gallus gallus) lying face down next to brown broken egg shell

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ultrasound C017 / 7649
Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Doppler ultrasound scan of the abdomen of a 83 year old female patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aA)

Pulmonary hypertension, artwork
Pulmonary hypertension, computer artwork. Pulmonary hypertension is a term to describe a disease in which the blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary artery system) is higher than normal

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ultrasound C017 / 7646
Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Doppler ultrasound scan of the abdomen of a 83 year old female patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aA)

1930s Dust Bowl drought explained C016 / 8123
1930s Dust Bowl drought explained. Computer artwork showing how, during the 1930s, cooler than normal tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures (blues)

OBESE MAN AND CHAIR. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

A weak ticket in the field - and a weaker expected - If the Republicans have done feebly at Chicago, what may we expect of the Democrats at Cincinnati?. Cartoon showing James A

Old home weak. Illustration shows four elderly men and two elderly women watching a fashionably dressed young woman as she walks down the sidewalk. Date 1913 October 15

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - A Weak Return A Policeman aids a totally sozzled young gentleman to return to his abode into the rather shocked care of the housemaid. Date: circa 1903

Weak Railway Bridge Sign
Shropshire Union Railway and Canal Company NOTICE : This bridge is insufficient to carry weights beyond the ordinary traffic of the District. By Order. Date: 1960s

Osteoporotic spine, X-ray
Osteoporotic spine, coloured X-ray. The spine is seen in side view, with the front of the body at right. It is seen to be curved, bowing out from top right to centre left then back right again

Aortic aneurysm, artwork
Aortic aneurysm. The aorta is the bodys major artery. An aneurysm is a weakening of the walls of a blood vessel, leading to swelling and rupture. In the aorta, such rupturing would be swiftly fatal

Osteoporotic bone, SEM
Osteoporotic bone, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Osteoporosis (brittle bone disease) causes a reduction in bone density and an increase in porosity

Slate. Specimen of the metamorphic rock slate. This rock forms under low-temperature conditions and splits easily into thin layers

Chemistry experiment. Hand pouring vinegar onto baking soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate, NaHCO3). Vinegar is a solution of ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)

A Sovereign Remedy
John Bull holds the hand of a rather unhealthy looking pound note in a satirical illustration which alludes to the falling value of sterling against the dollar in 1920

A Gentle Reminder
The Dollar: Say, you two guys are looking a bit chippy; whats happened? The Sovereign & the Franc: Oh, just a bit of a scrap in France, old son: had you forgotten

Winter sunrise over isolated cottage
The weak yellow light of the winter sun rising over a desolate snowy scene surrounding a solitary farmhouse. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Allcocks plasters advert
An advertisement for Allcocks plaster, for use on rheumatism, weak chests and wek backs. Made in Birkenhead, England

Bude light
A large Bude light in Trafalgar Square. Invented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and patented in 1839, the light worked by introducing oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame

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In the face of adversity, strength emerges from unexpected places. A heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into a blazing inferno to rescue a young girl, showcasing the indomitable spirit that lies within us all. As we delve into history, we encounter peculiar objects like the medieval urine wheel - a stark reminder of how even the most feeble substances can be transformed into something useful and valuable. Just as this contraption turns weakness into strength, so too can we harness our own vulnerabilities to rise above challenges. The Dance of Death by Holbein depicts an eerie yet captivating scene where death dances with people from all walks of life. In this macabre spectacle, weakness is confronted head-on and mortality becomes an equalizer for everyone. An advertisement for Bovril reminds us that even in our weakest moments, there are remedies available to restore vitality and vigor. This savory elixir promises to replenish energy levels and rejuvenate weary souls. A winter sunrise paints a breathtaking backdrop behind an isolated cottage where a barn owl gracefully takes flight. The frailty of nature's creatures juxtaposed against their resilience serves as a powerful reminder that vulnerability does not equate to weakness but rather reveals hidden strengths waiting to be discovered. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" portrays how material wealth can blind one's judgment and expose their moral fragility. It teaches us that true strength lies not in accumulating riches but in cultivating wisdom and compassion towards others. Similarly, "The Parable of the Talents" by Lucas van Doetechum highlights the importance of utilizing our unique abilities instead of succumbing to fear or complacency. Each talent represents untapped potential waiting to be unleashed upon the world. An advert from Harness Eye Battery 1886 showcases technological advancements designed specifically for those with visual impairments - turning what may seem like physical weaknesses into opportunities for independence and empowerment.