Challenge Collection (page 20)

On the Hoist, The Empire State Building, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
621925 On the Hoist, The Empire State Building, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Cossacks at Play, (oil on canvas)
659092 Cossacks at Play, (oil on canvas) by Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915); 45.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cossacks at Play. Jozef Brandt (1841-1915). Oil on canvas

Is it Possible?, from Scrambles Amongst the Alps, by Edward Whymper
STC184870 Is it Possible?, from Scrambles Amongst the Alps, by Edward Whymper, published 1871 (litho) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Summit of the Moming Pass in 1864, from The Ascent of the Matterhorn
STC184866 The Summit of the Moming Pass in 1864, from The Ascent of the Matterhorn engraved by Edward Whymper (1840-1911), published 1860s-80s (engraving) by Mahoney

A Steep Climb, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views
STC184860 A Steep Climb, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H. Browne, published 1853 (litho) by English School

Crossing a Crevasse, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five
STC184858 Crossing a Crevasse, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H

Patriots Deciding a Point of Honour! or An exact representation of the Rencontre which
NCO193170 Patriots Deciding a Point of Honour! or An exact representation of the Rencontre which took place at Coombe Wood on May 2nd 1807 between Little Paul the Taylor & Sir Francis Goose

Elijah and the sacrifices on the altars of God and of Baal (colour litho)
5226863 Elijah and the sacrifices on the altars of God and of Baal (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two saints and the Legend of William Tell, late 16th Century Swiss stained glass paintings (litho)
6001175 Two saints and the Legend of William Tell, late 16th Century Swiss stained glass paintings (litho) by French School

The Challenge, a Puritans Struggle between Honour and Conscience (engraving)
1613388 The Challenge, a Puritans Struggle between Honour and Conscience (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Challenge)

"In the Days of the Duke, "at the Adelphi Theatre, the Challenge in the Gambling-Rooms at the Palais Royal
1597990 " In the Days of the Duke, " at the Adelphi Theatre, the Challenge in the Gambling-Rooms at the Palais Royal (litho) by Sauber

The Bear in Camp, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir
931459 The Bear in Camp, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

An Indian Tragedy (engraving)
1055210 An Indian Tragedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Tragedy)

"Friend or foe?"(engraving)
3626539 " Friend or foe?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Friend or foe?")

Renaud of Fauquemont nailing one of his gauntlets to the gates of Mstricht (engraving)
3647804 Renaud of Fauquemont nailing one of his gauntlets to the gates of Mstricht (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Upper-class English couples trying to reach up to a gas lamp, 1850 (engraving)
3479881 Upper-class English couples trying to reach up to a gas lamp, 1850 (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: George du Maurier cartoon from Punch Magazine)

Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede, by Paul Ivoi (chromolitho)
3105679 Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede, by Paul Ivoi (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede)

Pandemonium: The Bridge Over Chaos (pencil & w / c on paper)
495239 Pandemonium: The Bridge Over Chaos (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843); 102x67.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Moses Parting the Red Sea (chalk, pen & ink and wash on paper)
492508 Moses Parting the Red Sea (chalk, pen & ink and wash on paper) by Luyken, Caspar (1672-1708); 15.6x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; Dutch, out of copyright

Workers on the Empire State Building, c. 1930 (gelatin silver print)
492493 Workers on the Empire State Building, c.1930 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Railroad Worker - Tightening Wheel, 1925, printed 1931 (gelatin silver print)
492457 Railroad Worker - Tightening Wheel, 1925, printed 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Stone carving (stone)
LIT372634 Stone carving (stone) by Cambodian, (11th century); Baphuon, Angkor, Cambodia; (add.info.: temple built in the mid-11th century dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva;)

A Fencing Match, 1788 (coloured engraving)
BSA266472 A Fencing Match, 1788 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 37x44.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

The Accident on Sefton, from Scrambles Amongst the Alps by Edward Whymper
STC184861 The Accident on Sefton, from Scrambles Amongst the Alps by Edward Whymper, published 1871 (litho) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 493 f. 10v The Shepherds Dametas and Menalcas Challenging each other to a Musical
XIR187798 Ms 493 f.10v The Shepherds Dametas and Menalcas Challenging each other to a Musical Contest, from The Eclogues by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School

John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching)
NCO191268 John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 21.5x26.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Coronation of his Majesty [ie George III] at Westminster (coloured woodcut)
6033038 Coronation of his Majesty [ie George III] at Westminster (coloured woodcut) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of elderly men prepared to jump off a ledge into a well eighty feet below for money, India (b / w photo)
5996586 Group of elderly men prepared to jump off a ledge into a well eighty feet below for money, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal Thames Yacht Club, Amateur Sailing Match (engraving)
1624443 Royal Thames Yacht Club, Amateur Sailing Match (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Thames Yacht Club, Amateur Sailing Match)

The Challenge (litho)
1601396 The Challenge (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Challenge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1902)

A Game at Chess (litho)
1626516 A Game at Chess (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game at Chess. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1889)

Notable Prize-Winners at the Kennel Clubs Forty-Sixth Exhibition (b / w photo)
1628496 Notable Prize-Winners at the Kennel Clubs Forty-Sixth Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward the Third sending a Challenge to King Philip (engraving)
3655207 Edward the Third sending a Challenge to King Philip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the Third sending a Challenge to King Philip)

Who Goes There? or, Friend or Foe (colour litho)
3648251 Who Goes There? or, Friend or Foe (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who Goes There? or, Friend or Foe)

The Cossacks challenge (litho)
956108 The Cossacks challenge (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920); English

Poster advertising wrestling competitions in the Swiss Village, 1900 (colour litho)
PER205343 Poster advertising wrestling competitions in the Swiss Village, 1900 (colour litho) by Redon, Georges (1869-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rut Fighters
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Have fun
Jie Fischer

Standing Strong
James S. Chia

^^^^^^^
Robert Fabrowski

Fight in the fire
Marco Redaelli

La sfida
Vito Guarino

Want to challenge me?
Tracy

Life Is Short
Andrea Auf dem Brinke

playing
Bernadette Heemskerk

attack the teeth
Vedran Vidak

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"Embracing the Challenge: From Ancient Legends to Modern Adventures" In the epic tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, we witness a knight's unwavering determination as he faces an extraordinary challenge. Similarly, in William McLaren's captivating artwork, we are reminded that they can come in unexpected forms, like Che Guevara's revolutionary spirit immortalized on a wall in Havana. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Two Mothers" depicts the challenges faced by mothers throughout history – their strength and resilience shining through. And just as those brave souls embarked on the Mount Everest Expedition of 1924, pushing themselves to unimaginable limits, we too find inspiration to conquer our own mountains. Whether it be a snooker player strategizing their next move or adventurers conquering white water rapids with sheer willpower, challenges test our mettle. The Clipper yacht race symbolizes individuals coming together to face adversity head-on while Sisyphus teaches us about perseverance despite seemingly endless struggles. The Roman gladiators fought for survival amidst cheers from spectators; their courage echoes through time. Meanwhile, seven champion divers gracefully dive into unknown depths in LA – showcasing grace under pressure. Diego Velasquez's masterpiece "Las Hilanderas" reminds us that even mundane tasks can become monumental challenges when viewed through an artistic lens, and is within these trials that true character is revealed and greatness achieved. So let us embrace each challenge that comes our way – whether it be physical or mental – for it is through these tests that we grow stronger and discover what lies beyond our perceived limitations.