Effort Collection (page 4)

Pulling Pine Shoots on the Day of the Rat, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Pulling Pine Shoots on the Day of the Rat, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

The Story of Tamiya Botaro, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of Tamiya Botaro, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

The bread of the future is won fighting, August, c. 1929. Creator: Willem Arondeus
The bread of the future is won fighting, August, c. 1929. Man with a sickle in his hand, ears of corn beneath his arm, against a golden background

Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century. Creator: Shunkosai Chogetsu
Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century

Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, between c1750 and c1775. Creator: Unknown
Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, between c1750 and c1775

Rabbit and Monkey (image 2 of 2), First half of 19th century. Creator: Naito Toyomasa
Rabbit and Monkey (image 2 of 2), First half of 19th century

Boatswain on board the ship l'Heureuse Marianne, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Boatswain on board the ship l'Heureuse Marianne, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

A Peasant Woman carrying a Sack, 1889. Creator: Richard Roland Holst
A Peasant Woman carrying a Sack, 1889

Musical Company, 1620-1750. Creator: Unknown
Musical Company, 1620-1750

Winter Landscape with Two Women and a Sledge and Other Figures on the Ice, a Gallows in the Distance, c.1620-c.1625

Sur le front d'artois (fevrier 1916); Transporte de materiaux pour tranchees, 1916. Creator: Jean Lefort
Sur le front d'artois (fevrier 1916); Transporte de materiaux pour tranchees, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The Hall of the Artistic Society Kunst wordt door Arbeid verkregen (Art is Acquired through Labor) Creator
The Hall of the Artistic Society Kunst wordt door Arbeid verkregen (Art is Acquired through Labor) in Leiden, 1780

Pas mèche!!!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pas meche!!!, 19th century. Nothing doing!!! Man trying to lift a weight labelled restoration of the monarchy

Scène d'accouchement, c.1870. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Scene d'accouchement, c.1870

History of wheat: Collection of wheat. Sketch for the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1879

History of wheat: Harvesters sharpening their scythes. Sketch for the drawing room in the... 1879
History of wheat: Harvesters sharpening their scythes. Sketch for the drawing room in the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1879

Les Parisiens tirant le diable par la queue, c1920. Creator: Jean Veber
Les Parisiens tirant le diable par la queue, c1920

Boy Holding Staff, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio
Boy Holding Staff, n.d

Male Nude Seen from Behind, 1672/88. Creator: Daniel Mijtens
Male Nude Seen from Behind, 1672/88

Bouzeo Passage, 1839. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Bouzeo Passage, 1839

Peasant Digging, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant Digging, 1863

Peasant Digging, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant Digging, 1863

Mandan bull boat, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mandan bull boat, c1908

Prospector with dog team, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Prospector with dog team, between c1900 and 1923

Lemon Quay from Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Mid 1940s, towards the end of the Second World War
A view from Back Quay towards Taylors Transport Ltd.s garage with the car park full of lorries. Just out of frame, on the right, are the premises of H.T.P. Motors Ltd

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) leaping on to prey in field. Vosges, France, June

Wide-armed mantis (Cilnia humeralis) reaching out, photographed on a white background, originating from Africa. Captive

Glow worm (Lampyris noctiluca) climbing on stem of grass, with tail emitting bioluminescence, England, UK, July

Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea) sitting on beach with one flipper up, Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia State, Australia

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) emerging from shell, Dalyan delta, Turkey, July

The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

The Empire Needs Men! All Answer the Call, probably 2nd World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127032 The Empire Needs Men! All Answer the Call, probably 2nd World War poster (colour litho) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helped by the Young Lion)

California, San Diego, La Jolla, Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Mount Soledad Cross
2029-206371-01

Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home!, 1918 (colour litho)
696851 Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home!, 1918 (colour litho) by Sheridan, John E. (1880-1948); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

The Spirit of America, Join, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG126691 The Spirit of America, Join, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

The tug-of-war
Victoria Glinka

If You Want To Fight, Join The Marines, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127360 If You Want To Fight, Join The Marines, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Sockeye salmon/ Red salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) swimming upstream as they migrate back to the river of their birth to spawn

Comic postcard, Plump woman and thin man in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

WW2 poster, Lend a Hand, War Savings Date: early 1940s

WW2 recruitment poster, Thousands of women needed now in the ATS, WaF, vital to the offensive. Full information at the nearest recruiting centre or your employment exchange. Date: circa 1940

Norah Blaney working on a dust-cart in WWII
Actress, singer and variety star, Norah Blaney (Mrs Basil Hughes), driving on a dust-cart and collecting refuse for Basildon Council as part of the war effort during the Second World War. Date: 1940

YWCA Poster, Back our girls over there, WW1
YWCA Poster, design by Clarence F Underwood, Back our girls over there, United War Work Campaign, First World War. 1918

British recruitment poster, Are You in this? WW1
British recruitment poster, design by Robert Baden-Powell, Are You in this? First World War. 1915

World War II Invasion of Holland A British army dispatch rider stuck in the mud gets a helping hand from a little dutch boy wearing clogs. December 1944

Woman sitting, holding back of hand up to forehead
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman sitting, holding back of hand up to forehead

Boy and girl standing on rock path in stream, with arms around each other
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Boy and girl standing on rock path in stream, with arms around each other

WW2 - Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, which was re-purposed during wartime to the production of hospital supplies under its chatelaine the Honourable Mrs E F Lawson

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"Effort: A Powerful Force That Shapes History and Inspires Generations" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster emerged, boldly declaring "We shall not flag. " It symbolized the unwavering determination of nations to stand strong against adversity. Similarly, Winston Churchill's resolute speeches echoed through time, reminding us that effort is essential in times of crisis. Just as a crew team rows together with synchronized strength and unity, their efforts exemplify the power of teamwork. The Atlantic salmon leaping on its upstream migration embodies relentless perseverance against all odds in nature's grand cycle. During the First World War, women united under the Women's Institute banner to contribute their skills and efforts towards supporting their communities. Their activities showcased resilience and resourcefulness amidst chaos. German propaganda posters from World War I urged citizens to give their utmost for victory. These images served as reminders that collective they are shape destinies during tumultuous times. The iconic WWII poster "To Victory – With Our Help" rallied nations behind a common cause. It emphasized how individual contributions could lead to triumph when combined with collective action. In 1948 Olympics' 10, 000-meter race, athletes pushed themselves beyond limits—exhibiting sheer dedication and unyielding effort in pursuit of glory for themselves and their countries. Italian recruitment posters during World War II called upon individuals to join forces—a testament to how personal commitment fuels larger endeavors during challenging periods. Even humble creatures like dung beetles demonstrate extraordinary effort by tirelessly pushing balls of dung—an inspiring reminder that every contribution matters regardless of size or stature. Leatherback turtle hatchlings embarking on an arduous journey across sandy beaches epitomize determination against daunting obstacles—an embodiment of courage born out of pure instinctual effort. Knitting instruction booklets created specifically for RAF personnel during WWII highlight how even seemingly small acts can make significant differences when everyone puts forth dedicated efforts towards a shared goal. Coal mining, as depicted by G. H.