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Early stages of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Early stages of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn

Welder at work on Douglas Dam, Tenn. (TVA), 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welder at work on Douglas Dam, Tenn. (TVA)

Early stage of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Early stage of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. In the background is a log coffer dam

Construction at TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Construction at TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn

Construction at Douglas Dam (TVA), Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Construction at Douglas Dam (TVA), Tenn

Switchyard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Switchyard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 260 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Section of one of the switchyards from which high... Wilson Dam... Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Section of one of the switchyards from which high tension lines carry current generated at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Above the construction work, the aggregate storage pile which... Fort Loudoun Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Above the construction work, the aggregate storage pile which provides crushed stone and sand, Fort Loudon [i.e. Loudoun] Dam, Tenn

Transformer at TVAs Chickamauga Dam near Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Transformer at TVAs Chickamauga Dam near Chattanooga, Tenn

Gas welding a joint in a line... at the TVAs new Douglas Dam on the French Broad River, Tenn. 1942
Gas welding a joint in a line of spiral pipe at the TVAs new Douglas Dam on the French Broad River, Tenn. This dam will be 161 feet high and 1, 682 feet long, with a 31

Big Pete Ramagos, rigger at work on dam (TVA) Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Big Pete Ramagos, rigger at work on dam (TVA) Douglas Dam, Tenn

A carpenter at the TVAs new Douglas dam on the French Broad River, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
A carpenter at the TVAs new Douglas dam on the French Broad River, Tenn. This dam will be 161 feet high and 1, 682 feet ong, with a 31, 600-acre reservoir area extending 43 miles upstream

Carpenter at work on Douglas Dam, Tennessee (TVA), 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Carpenter at work on Douglas Dam, Tennessee (TVA)

Construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn

Switch yard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Switch yard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 260 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

The countryside near the Tennessee Valley Authority dam site, Douglas Dam vicinity, Tenn. 1942
The countryside near the Tennessee Valley Authority dam site, Douglas Dam vicinity, Tenn

TVA chemical plant, electric furnace loaded with phosphate, vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Insulators and transmission wires in the switchyard of the TVAs Chickamauga Dam, located near Chattanooga, 471 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Countryside near the TVA site of the Douglas dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Countryside near the TVA site of the Douglas dam, Tenn

Transmission towers in the switchyard of TVAs Chickamauga Dam, near Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Transmission towers in the switchyard of TVAs Chickamauga Dam, near Chattanooga, Tenn

Lobby of the House of Commons
The Lobby of the House of Commons, London, during the 1870s. The old Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire in 1834 and the current buildings were designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin

Interior of the House of Commons before 1834
The interior of the House of Commons, London, before 1834 when the old Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire. The current buildings were designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin

Plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall
A ground plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall beside the River Thames in London. The Palace was an enormous collection of buildings

Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874379 Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); 27.7 x18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim)

A priest beats a boy, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre
BAL366889 A priest beats a boy, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

A police brigade charges a group of demonstrators, from Crimes and Punishments
BAL366888 A police brigade charges a group of demonstrators, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

A police car runs over a little girl, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre
BAL366883 A police car runs over a little girl, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

DDE-90039564
USA, Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont State Capitol (Large format sizes available) Date: 26/02/2013

Illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c. 1910 (colour litho)
IL314800 Illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Introduction of the Goose Step (engraving)
2788188 Introduction of the Goose Step (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Introduction of the Goose Step)

La Fontaines Fables - Schoolboy Pedant and the Nursery Gardener
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Schoolboy, The Pedant and the Nursery Gardener

A military tribunal pronounes a death sentence, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre
BAL366893 A military tribunal pronounes a death sentence, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

Red squirrel holding a icicle
Red squirrel is holding a icicle Date: 17-01-2021

Red squirrel holding a lantern in snow
Red squirrel is holding a lantern in snow Date: 15-01-2021

Red squirrel standing on a sledge with reindeer and blue tit
Red squirrel is standing on a sledge with reindeer and blue tit Date: 05-01-2021

The Sending Out of the Apostles, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Tax collection, 1862. Creator: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
Tax collection, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Illustration of Pocahontas and her husband John Rolfe meeting King James and Queen Anne
17th century, authority, bowing, british royalty, caucasian appearance, cut out, history, james i, john rolfe, king, mature adult, mature men, medium group of people, meeting, multi-ethnic group

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"Authority: A Tapestry of Power, Struggle, and Symbolism" From the majestic presence of "The King of Kings" to the humorous encounter in "The Car That Touched a Policeman, " authority takes on various forms throughout history, and is both revered and challenged, depicted vividly in artworks like the Metropolitan Police recruitment poster and Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's masterpiece "Scotland forever. " In times of conflict, authority emerges as General Ulysses S. Grant commands his troops during The American Civil War. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace stands tall as the official London residence symbolizing regal power. Yet even within these structures, rebellion finds its voice. Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace serves as a poignant reminder of women's fight for suffrage against established authority. Masonic Regalia represents an intricate web of secret societies that hold their own form of influence. Moving beyond borders, we witness symbols from different cultures shaping authority. The silhouette of Battersea Power Station looms large over London's skyline—an emblematic representation of industrial might and control. In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh's bust alongside the socialist flag signifies revolutionary leadership challenging colonial rule. However, not all manifestations are noble or just. The haunting image captures a police dog attacking a young black man during Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration—a stark reminder that they are be abused and wielded unjustly. Amidst this complex tapestry lies everyday life where ordinary individuals uphold order—like the diligent Metropolitan Police officer on traffic duty ensuring safety on bustling streets. Authority encompasses more than mere titles; it embodies power dynamics woven into society's fabric across time and place. As we reflect upon these hints spanning artistry, politics, activism, and law enforcement—we unravel the multifaceted nature itself—a force that shapes our world with both awe-inspiring grandeur and sobering consequences.