Defying Collection

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

ULYSSES DEFYING CYCLOPS. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Louis Frederic Schutzenberger

WW2, Change Of Pilots
A wartime illustration which shows a high octane scene in which two biplanes perform a death defying manouvre, with a man hanging from a wing. Date: circa 1940s

Illustration of a Sealyham terrier by Cecil Aldin
Illustration of a Sealyham terrier called Bunch, by Cecil Aldin. Seen here defying death by dawdling across a one-way street in front of the traffic. Date: 1932

Defying the Avalanche! or, Disraeli Versus Justice (colour litho)
3648202 Defying the Avalanche! or, Disraeli Versus Justice (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defying the Avalanche)

Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving)
972697 Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg)

Dick Turpin defying the Bow Street runners
LLM459191 Dick Turpin defying the Bow Street runners by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin defying the Bow Street runners); © Look and Learn

Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker, on the Clyde, near Glasgow (engraving)
1056067 Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker, on the Clyde, near Glasgow (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker)

The soldier-priests of old Japan, who lived in almost constant warfare (litho)
6005003 The soldier-priests of old Japan, who lived in almost constant warfare (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The soldier-priests of old Japan)

Sunday Afternoon in the Bull Ring at Madrid (engraving)
1054859 Sunday Afternoon in the Bull Ring at Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Afternoon in the Bull Ring at Madrid)

Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho)
977751 Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis de Baude de Frontenac)

Ulysses defying the Cyclops (gravure)
665423 Ulysses defying the Cyclops (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses defying the Cyclops)

Suspension of the Irish Party, Sketches in and about the House of Commons (engraving)
1590242 Suspension of the Irish Party, Sketches in and about the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspension of the Irish Party)

Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

German gas masks
A British impression of the type of respiratory equipment used by German soldiers during gas attacks upon Allied troops. The Germans first used poisonous gas at Ypres on April 22nd 1915

Cartoon, War and Peace, WW1
Cartoon: You forced your war on us, we shall force our peace on you! An allegorical female figure with a sword (France) confronts the German invaders

Indian nationalists riot at Calcutta, defying the authorities. Date: 1929

British Peace Poster, WW1
Labour Fights Wars and then Pays for them -- Disarm! Chromolithograph poster, by Grafton Art Limited, Peace Poster No 2. Date: 1918

Drawings Prints, Print, Rival, Queens, Mary, Queen, Scots, Defying, Elizabeth, Sitter
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, Sitter, Artist, Sitter, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Currier & Ives, Mary, Queen of Scots, 1533-1603

Charles Vane Defying Governor Pirates Spanish Main series
Artokoloro

Stack of stones on fence post, low angle view
Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Stack of stones, low angle view
Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

British gas mask
A British soldier wearing a respirator or gas-mask with an air-valve on the top. The Germans first used poisonous gas at Ypres on April 22nd 1915

Moscow State Circus
A female acrobat skillfully balances on one arm on a male acrobats head. Photographed when the circus was visiting Cornwall, England

Circus Acrobats / Moscow
At the Moscow State Circus, a male acrobat skilfully balances a female acrobat on his forehead. Presumably she is going to spin around in the strange metal contraption!

Cartagena Insurgents
Sailors from ships in the harbour of Cartagena land at Fort Navidad : the canton declares itself independent, defying the government who label the rebels pirates

Brigands at Rome
Papal troops capture brigands in the Sezze hills : the political situation, with the pope defying the Italian government, favours lawlessness

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"Defying the Odds: Tales of Courage and Resilience" The Siberian Death Defier: A thrilling account of survival against all odds in the treacherous Siberian wilderness. Aviator Baffling John Clempert: Unraveling the mystery behind an enigmatic aviator who defied expectations and left John Clempert astounded. ULYSSES DEFYING CYCLOPS: Delve into a captivating oil painting by Louis Frederic Schutzenberger, depicting Ulysses' courageous defiance against the mighty Cyclops. British Military Recruitment Poster, WW1: Discover how this powerful poster inspired countless individuals to defy fear and enlist for their country during World War WW2, Change Of Pilots: Explore the stories of brave pilots who defied danger and seamlessly took over aircrafts amidst intense battles during World War Cecil Aldin's Sealyham Terrier Illustration: Witness the mischievous charm as this adorable terrier defies conventions with its playful antics captured beautifully by Cecil Aldin. Defying the Avalanche. Or Disraeli Versus Justice (colour litho): Step into a world where Benjamin Disraeli confronts justice head-on, challenging societal norms depicted vividly in a captivating color lithograph. Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving): Relive a pivotal moment in history as Martin Luther boldly defies authority by tearing up papal decrees in Wittenberg, Germany - forever changing religious landscapes. Dick Turpin Defying Bow Street Runners: Embark on an exhilarating journey through time as infamous highwayman Dick Turpin outwits relentless pursuers known as Bow Street runners through audacious acts of defiance. Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker, on the Clyde, near Glasgow (engraving).