Defied Collection

Hogarth Actresses Barn
Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn Using a loophole in the law that defied actors to act outside London without a licence

The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman
The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - H M Bateman. This illustration shows an arrogant man who has defied etiquette by lighting his cigar before the correct course of dinner

King Victor Emmanuel III
Photographic portrait of Victor Emanuel III, King of Italy (1869-1947). A constitutional monarch, he defied parliamentary majorities in bringing Italy into World War I on the side of the Allies

Jean Genet / Stanimirovitc
JEAN GENET French writer who defied bourgeois morality; he began writing in prison

John Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fragments)
Four leaves (2 bifolia) from an illuminated manuscript copy of Gower's Confessio Amantis, parchment. The text is the B version and is part of Book V

The Tower of Babel, Genesis XI, ver 4 to 9 (engraving)
6021726 The Tower of Babel, Genesis XI, ver 4 to 9 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of Babel, Genesis XI, ver 4 to 9)

Laughing Gas by Heath Robinson
Heath Robinson depicts the organised spread of laughing gas into the British trench. Of course, the question now is, are the British laughing because of the Germans, or just at them? Date: 1915

Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, The Mad Mullah
Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, Somali religious and nationalist leader, nicknamed The Mad Mullah by the British. He was a Moslem fanatic, claiming to be the incarnation of Mahomet

Jean Cavalier
JEAN CAVALIER French Camisard leader of Protestant resistance, successfully defied the government. Eventually governor of Jersey. Date: 1681 - 1740

Loyson (Col)
LOYSON (PERE HYACINTHE) Controversial French churchman who defied his church by marrying... Date: 1827 - 1912

Loyson Caricatured
LOYSON (PERE HYACINTHE) Controversial French churchman who defied his church by marrying... Date: 1827 - 1912

Defiance at Lyon - 3
When the revolutionary army capture Lyon, which has defied the Paris government, Collot d Herbois carries out a massive destruction of property in the city

Dairos of French Africa2
Dairos (native cavalry of the French Armee d Afrique) carry out police duties in Algeria; here they are rounding up prisoners who have defied the French occupation

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"Defied: Tales of Rebellion and Resilience throughout History" The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman: In a daring act of defiance, this man challenged the norms by lighting his cigar before the royal toast, leaving everyone in awe. King Victor Emmanuel III: Known for his audacity, King Victor Emmanuel III defied expectations and pushed boundaries during his reign, forever changing the course of history. Hogarth Actresses Barn: Within the walls of Hogarth Actresses Barn, fearless women defied societal constraints to pursue their passion for acting, breaking barriers along the way. Jean Genet / Stanimirovitc: Through their provocative works and unapologetic artistry, Jean Genet and Stanimirovitc defied conventions and sparked conversations that still resonate today. John Gower's Confessio Amantis (Fragments): Gower's fragments reveal tales of rebellion against societal norms as characters defy expectations in pursuit of love, power, or justice. Laughing Gas by Heath Robinson: With whimsical inventions that challenged reality itself, Heath Robinson defied logic with laughter-inducing contraptions that left us all in stitches. The Tower of Babel - Genesis XI ver 4 to 9 (engraving): This engraving captures an iconic moment when humanity dared to challenge divine authority by building a tower reaching towards heaven – an act ultimately met with divine intervention. Jean Cavalier: Jean Cavalier emerged as a symbol of resistance during times of turmoil as he fearlessly led rebellions against oppressive forces seeking to suppress freedom and liberty. Loyson (Col) Caricatured: Even under scrutiny and caricatured depictions aimed at undermining him, Loyson remained steadfast in his beliefs while challenging social injustices head-on. Mohammed Abdullah Hassan - The Mad Mullah.