Firmly Collection

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Windy Weather / Gillray
A windswept man battles his way across Hampstead Heath. He keeps one hand firmly on his hat

Hand Grips Pliers Date: 1947

MUSSOLINI IN THE SADDLE
BENITO MUSSOLINI firmly in the saddle, surmounting all obstacles while riding at the Villa Borghese, Rome Date: 1883 - 1945

Marriageable man
The Marriageable Man - one daughter sings, another sighs, while their mother hovers over her prey to make sure this eligible suitor is firmly hooked to one or the other Date: 1842

727 Passengers-Lufthansa
An Air Hostess checks passengers seatbelts are firmly secured prior to take- off aboard a Lufthansa Boeing 727

Unbalanced Skaters
Two attractive, fashionable young ladies grasp firmly to an obliging man who does his best to ensure they all remain on their feet. Date: 1935

Suffragette on Her Honeymoon. Tall, thin and boney suffragette leads her husband firmly by the arm, while he looks rather apprhensive Date: circa 1909

Russian Old Believers
Sofya, Peters half-sister and regent during his youth, hears religious disputes between the Old Believers (raskolniki) and their opponents. She deals firmly with the crisis. Date: 1682

Lady Doreen Long
LADY DOREEN LONG horsewoman, riding side-saddle of course and with her riding- crop firmly in hand. Date: CIRCA 1889

Farmer smokes pipe and holds a tankard, Cornelis Danckerts (I), Justus Danckerts, unknown, 1613-1656

Filling a firework rocket. The case or coffin of paper is placed in a form and forced to a good fit with a couple of sharp blows with a mallet

Fans Wait for Beatles
New York police officers keep young fans firmly back behind barriers as they wait excitedly for the Beatles to arrive Date: September 1965

Burdett Silhouette
SIR FRANCIS BURDETT Radical statesman : Hes the staunch patriot Whose noble soul No parties sway No private ends control... firmly Freedoms friend. Date: 1770 - 1844

A Devonshire lace-maker
Lace-making was a typical cottage industry and could be carried out independently by women in their homes. The woman in the picture sits by the hearth in a cottage with a bolster-style pillow firmly

A Surf-Boat, Sri Lanka, 1887
Engraving of a Sri Lankan (then Ceylon) surf-boat, under sail, riding the waves, from The Graphic, 1887. With an outrigger and fairly large sail, this vessel looks a stout craft

Houdini in a Box
Firmly locked inside a box from which there is no escape

Ww1 / 1915 / Hercules Hinden
Hindenburg, Our Hercules, deals firmly with the Russians and hurls them out of East Prussia

Anne De Beaujeu
ANNE DE BEAUJEU (or DE FRANCE) daughter of Louis XI, regent during the minority of her brother Charles VIII, ruling firmly, bravely and wisely

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"Firmly" Weathering the Windy Storm: Gillray's Artistic Wit and Political Satire In a gusty display of artistic brilliance, Gillray firmly captures the essence of societal dynamics through his satirical illustrations. From the Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman to Blanche De Castile's unwavering resolve, his works leave an indelible mark on history. With hand grips like pliers in 1947, we see strength and determination personified. The image evokes memories of a bygone era when resilience was paramount amidst post-war challenges. Even MUSSOLINI IN THE SADDLE couldn't escape Gillray's firm critique as he fearlessly exposed political power plays. His sharp commentary resonates even today, reminding us to question authority and stand up for what is right. But it wasn't all serious business; Gillray also had a knack for humor. A marriageable man struggling with unbalanced skaters or a suffragette on her honeymoon tickle our funny bones while subtly challenging gender norms. Beyond politics, Gillray ventured into capturing cultural diversity too. Russian Old Believers find their place alongside Lady Doreen Long and 727 passengers boarding Lufthansa flights – each representing different facets of society held together firmly yet harmoniously. As we delve deeper into his artistry, we encounter self-portraits like Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch's masterpiece. With every brushstroke meticulously placed, Jan Weissenbruch firmly immortalizes himself within the annals of art history. Through "firmly" hints scattered across these diverse subjects, one thing becomes clear – whether battling against wind or societal constraints – human spirit remains resilient throughout time.