Adversity Collection (page 2)

A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as ‘The Gust, c.1680. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as The Gust, c.1680

Ships Sailing and Beating up against the Wind in the Sound, 1832. Creator: Adolph Friedrich Vollmer
Ships Sailing and Beating up against the Wind in the Sound, 1832

Landscape view of a wooded valley with a river, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Landscape view of a wooded valley with a river, between 1911 and 1942

The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827. Creator: F Rosenbourg
The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827. A female passenger lifts her skirts out of the water as a dog swims alongside

Japanese alps, 20th century. Creator: Yamamoto Shunkyo
Japanese alps, 20th century

Japanese alps, 20th century. Creator: Yamamoto Shunkyo
Japanese alps, 20th century

La tempête, 1846. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
La tempete, 1846

Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ejiri), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount... c. 1830/33
Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ejiri), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ejiri), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount... c. 1830/33
Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ejiri), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Boy Holding Staff, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio
Boy Holding Staff, n.d

Fishing Boats at Choshi in Shimosa (Soshu Choshi) from the series "One Thousand... c. 1833/34. Creator: Hokusai
Fishing Boats at Choshi in Shimosa (Soshu Choshi) from the series "One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean (Chie no umi)", Japan, c. 1833/34

Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Toka... c. 1833/34
Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Two Women and Attendant Caught in a Storm, from the illustrated book "Picture... New Year, 1801
Two Women and Attendant Caught in a Storm, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 2, Japan, New Year, 1801

Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Toka... c. 1833/34
Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Kameyama: Wind, Rain, and Thunder (Kameyama, fuu raimei), no. 47 from the series "Famous S... 1855
Kameyama: Wind, Rain, and Thunder (Kameyama, fuu raimei), no. 47 from the series "Famous Sights of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue), " also known as the Vertical Tokaido

Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka, Yamabushidani), from the series "Famous Pla... 1853
Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka, Yamabushidani), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...", c. 1842
Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...", c. 1842
Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka, Yamabushidani), from the series "Famous Pla... 1853
Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka, Yamabushidani), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Fujieda—No. 23, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c.1847/52)
Fujieda--No. 23, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Bouzeo Passage, 1839. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Bouzeo Passage, 1839

Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka, Yamabushidani), from the series "Famous Pla... 1853
Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka, Yamabushidani), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

The Sumida River in Musashi Province (Musashi Sumidagawa), from the series "Famous... c. 1834/35
The Sumida River in Musashi Province (Musashi Sumidagawa), from the series "Famous Places in the Provinces (Shokoku meisho)", c. 1834/35

Against the Current, 1919. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Against the Current, 1919

A Rainy Night, 1906. Creator: Helen Hyde
A Rainy Night, 1906

Barque Louise, 1852. Creator: Unknown
Barque Louise, 1852. The sailing ship "Louise" from Gavle. The ship goes from right to left with only 3 sails hoisted. The hull is painted black with a white stripe

The barque Wilhelmina, c1844. Creator: Unknown
The barque Wilhelmina, c1844. The ship came to Gavle's merchant fleet in 1838. Black hull with white stripe. The ship sails from right to left in rough seas

Neptune from Gefle, 1830. Creator: Ole Johnsen Seboy
Neptune from Gefle, 1830

The full-rigger Pacific, (c1860s). Creator: Carolus Ludovicus Weyts
The full-rigger Pacific, (c1860s). Built in 1867 at Rettig's shipyard in Gavle. belonging to the company Rettig/Rettigska varvet, 1840-1870s

Climbing Mt. McKinley, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Climbing Mt. McKinley, between c1900 and 1923

U.S.R.C. "Bear" and S.S. "Corwin" - Roadstead, Nome, Alaska, between c1900 and 1927

Coach and Escort Service in the Steppes, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Coach and Escort Service in the Steppes, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books Department

View of the Boundary Between the Tomsk and Tobol'sk Provinces. Storm on the Ob, 1880-1889. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Frightened; Skramda, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659711 Frightened; Skramda, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 101.7x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frightened; Skramda. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas

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Ilex aquifolium Holly Red subject

RF- Close-up of Highland cow (Bos taurus) showing thick insulating hair covering face. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, April

European common frog (Rana temporaria) on rock by waterfall, near Lac des Gloriettes dam, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) underwater. Fernandina Island. Galapagos, Endemic Species

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) crossing the Chobe River, followed by swarm of flies, Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Horse in snow storm with shed in background, USA

Fishing vessel Harvester powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea
Fishing vessel " Harvester" powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea. Europe, January 2009. Property released

A man walks next to a tree during a dust storm in Kabul, Afghanistan August 20, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A woman carrying an umbrella is silhouetted from behind a window covered with rain drops during wet weather in Colombo April 29, 2014

A piglet jumps through the snow on a pig farm in Thame, near Oxford, southern England January 13, 2010. Britain, shivering through its coldest winter in three decades

A general view shows a dried up river bed in Ethiopias northern Amhara region, February 11, 2016. Picture taken February 11, 2016. REUTERS/Katy Migiro TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Ruins of the ancient city of Corinth, Greece

RF - Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) walking up slope in snow. Svalbard, Norway, April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) aerial view of herd on sand, Namib Desert, Namibia

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In the face of adversity, humanity's resilience shines through. From the captivating Perseus and Medusa statue in Florence to The New Jerusalem's depiction of a world grappling with challenges, these works of art remind us that adversity is an integral part of our existence. History bears witness to moments when adversity has tested our mettle. The haunting image of a police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham serves as a stark reminder of the struggles faced by marginalized communities. Yet, it also symbolizes their unwavering determination to overcome injustice. Art captures not only human experiences but also those found in nature. A Leatherback Turtle hatchling crossing a beach mirrors its arduous journey towards survival, reminding us that even the smallest creatures must confront obstacles head-on. The Last of England painting evokes emotions as we witness two individuals facing an uncertain future amidst turbulent times. Similarly, the campsite from the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest showcases mankind's audacity in conquering nature's harshest elements. Across cultures and time periods, art portrays stories where heroes emerge amidst chaos. Nichiren Calming the Storm depicts bravery against all odds while slums near one of India's most iconic landmarks reveal resilience amid poverty and inequality. Le Coup de Lance captures both vulnerability and strength as Peter Paul Rubens immortalizes a moment frozen in time—a testament to how life can change dramatically within seconds. Meanwhile, Lion Intimidating An English Bulldog reminds us that courage comes not only from size or power but from within oneself. Even sports reflect our ability to persevere through adversity; a showjumper falling off a bucking horse exemplifies determination despite setbacks—getting back up after every fall defines true champions. Adversity may test our resolve, but it is through these trials that we discover untapped reservoirs of strength and resilience within ourselves.