Defenceless Collection

White-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus) winter with river flooding, Kuusa, Laukaa, Keski-Suomi, Lansi- ja Sisa-Suomi / Central and Western Finland, Finland. January

The Irish Vampire, 1885. Artist: John Tenniel
The Irish Vampire, 1885. The Irish National League, with the face of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), shown as a vampire preying on Ireland. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 24 October 1885)

Ceratosaurus (colour litho)
5995620 Ceratosaurus (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceratosaurus. This fearsome monster, once common in North America)

In the Arena, A brave stand for the Defenceless (engraving)
3656177 In the Arena, A brave stand for the Defenceless (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Arena, A brave stand for the Defenceless)

Repose, 1881 (etching & aquatint)
5864234 Repose, 1881 (etching & aquatint) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 4 3/8 x 9 1/4 in

Weiblicher Akt in Abwehr (Female Nude Defending Herself), 1913. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Weiblicher Akt in Abwehr (Female Nude Defending Herself), 1913

PIANOLA ADVERT 1
Everyone admires the Duo-Art Pianola; such an instrument as this leaves prejudice defenceless Date: 1916

Death to the Kingmaker, 1471 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Death to the Kingmaker, 1864. Richard Neville, 16th earl of Warwick, known as the Kingmaker (1428-1471), was an English nobleman, administrator, and military commander, he died in battle on April 14

Trouble in Belgium, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Trouble in Belgium, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th July 1899

Acteon turn d into a Stag, and devour d by his dogs, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Acteon turn d into a Stag, and devour d by his dogs, 1733. Prince Acteon happened upon Diana naked while she was bathing. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733

Theatre Scene, 1844. Artist: Utagawa Kunisada
Theatre Scene, 1844. From a private collection

Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. The Dogger Bank incident, October 1904, when ships of the Russian Baltic Fleet attacked fishing boats on the Dogger Bank

The Irish Vampire, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Vampire, 1885. A vampire bat hovers over a prone Hibernia. From Punch, or the London Charivari, From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 24, 1885

The Homeless. From Bibbys Annual, Published 1915

Picture No. 11993263
Red Grouse Chick - Yorkshire - UK Date:

The burning of Greytown by the U. S. corvette Cyane, 20 guns, Captain Hollins, which
The burning of Greytown by the U.S. corvette Cyane, 20 guns, Captain Hollins, which has been perpetrated for the most part on defenceless Indians. 1854

A sandwich board man incurs the wrath of an enraged man, seemingly furious that the price of boots (made by Biggar and Biggar ) has gone up! The humorous caption read: " Put em up

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

White pigeon egg chick newly hatched

Two baby Pigeons or Squabs with fluffy yellow plumage

A young Tawny Owl Chick on a woodland floor
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A young Tawny Owl chick out of the nest in woodland in Ambleside, Cumbria, UK
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A farmyard goose and goslings
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Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast. This section of caost is the fastest eroding point in the uK
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The lifeboat launching ramp destroyed at Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast
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Waves crashing against the sea defences at Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast
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Feral puppies on Funafuti atol Tuvalu
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Newly hatched Blue Tit chicks and adult in a nestbox
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Tourists being attacked by mosquitos in Camp Victor on Greenland
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Nuremberg Defendents
The defendants at the Nuremberg Trial listen to the proceedings as they are tried for crimes against peace, humanity and defenceless minorities

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"Defenceless: A Battle Against Nature's Wrath and Human Cruelty" In the quaint village of Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast, a heart-wrenching struggle unfolds. This picturesque section of coastline, once teeming with life and beauty, has become the fastest eroding point in the UK. As global warming-induced sea level rise accelerates and storms rage with increasing intensity, this defenseless land faces an uncertain fate. Transporting ourselves back in time to 1888, we encounter "A Rape in the Stone Age, " a haunting artwork by Paul Joseph Jamin. It serves as a stark reminder of how vulnerable humanity can be when faced with nature's unyielding power. The stone-age inhabitants depicted are defenseless against their environment, just like Happisburgh today. Moving forward to 1885, John Tenniel's "The Irish Vampire" captures another form of vulnerability – that which lurks within society itself. In this mesmerizing piece, we witness an innocent victim succumbing to unseen forces beyond her control. Like those affected by coastal erosion or rising seas, she too is left defenseless against circumstances not of her making. Our journey takes us even further into prehistoric times with a vivid portrayal of Ceratosaurus – its vibrant colors contrasting sharply against its surroundings. However fierce it may appear, this ancient creature ultimately falls prey to extinction; yet another example of nature rendering beings defenseless through time. Stepping into more recent history brings us face-to-face with "The Martyrdom of St. Matthew. " Painted between 1599-1600 by an unknown artist on canvas using oil-based pigments, it depicts the ultimate sacrifice made by one who fought for what they believed in but was ultimately overpowered and rendered defenseless. An engraving titled "In the Arena: A Brave Stand for the Defenceless" showcases individuals standing up against injustice despite overwhelming odds stacked against them.