Heroism Collection (page 6)

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Equestrian statue in bronze of national hero Antonio Maceo Grajales, sculpted by Domenico Boni and completed in 1916, Havana, Cuba

John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Mayan Theatre..."John Henry" - Federal Theatre Project...Div. of W.P.A.'. Play based on the African-American folk hero

Marcus Curtius, 1529. Creator: Master I. B
Marcus Curtius, 1529

Pour l'Humanité, pour la Patrie, c1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Weerts
Pour l'Humanite, pour la Patrie, c1895. For Humanity, for the Homeland

Mucius Scaevola. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti
Mucius Scaevola

Marcus Curtius, 1529. Creator: Master I. B
Marcus Curtius, 1529

Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?), late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?), late 16th century

Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Creator: Henry Cros
Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Ariadne's Thread. Greek mythology: the daughter of King Minos of Crete gives Theseus a ball of yarn to lay a trail as he sets out to kill the Minotaur

Portrait of Thadée Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Thadee Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817

The Assyrian Hercules casting out the Evil Spirit, the Nineveh Court, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 18 Creator: Unknown
The Assyrian Hercules casting out the Evil Spirit, the Nineveh Court, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school
Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600

"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854
"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Sheet music celebrating British forces fighting in the Crimean War. The Poetry by Charles MacKay, the music by Frank Mori'

"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854
"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Sheet music celebrating British forces fighting in the Crimean War. The Poetry by Charles MacKay, the music by Frank Mori'

The Oath of Lafayette, at the Fete de la Federation, July 14, 1790, 1791. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
The Oath of Lafayette, at the Fete de la Federation, July 14, 1790, 1791

Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz... 1891. Creator: Richard Westall
'Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying Spaninish...'1891 Creator
'The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying Spaninish Admiral, Don Xavier Winthvysen on board the "San Josef" February 14 1797, after Orme. 1891

'The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the "San Josef"... 1891
'The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the "San Josef", after R. Westall, R.A., 1891. From "The Graphic

Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20... 1891
'Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20, 1777, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic

The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West
'The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805, after Benjamin West, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

'Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral... 1891. Creator: John Hoppner
'Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral, after John Hoppner, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

'Pictures of the Year - VIII. "Ulysses and the Sirens", after JW Waterhouse, ARA, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Pictures of the Year - VIII. "Ulysses and the Sirens", after JW Waterhouse, ARA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'Deux Heros; Tableau de Georges Scott. 1915. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Deux Heros; Tableau de Georges Scott, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Bara, c.1882. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Bara, c.1882

'Les quatre heroines de Vertus; les quatre soeurs Vatel decorees de la Croix de Guerre.'. Creator: Unknown
Les quatre heroines de Vertus, MIIes Marie, Helene, Camille et Madeleine Vatel; les quatre soeurs Vatel decorees de la Croix de Guerre'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Mucius Scaevola, c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Mucius Scaevola, c. 1520/1530

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Chinese Hero Kan'u in the Play Hatsu Akebono... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Chinese Hero Kan'u in the Play Hatsu Akebono Niwatori Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Satsuma Gengobei (right), and Nakamura Nakazo I... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Satsuma Gengobei (right), and Nakamura Nakazo I as Sasano Sangobei (left), Japan, c. 1771

Apotheosis of a Hero, n.d. Creators: Domenico Mondo, Sir James Thornhill, Agostino Carracci
Apotheosis of a Hero, n.d

Kintaro, Urashimataro, and Momotaro, from the triptych "Set of Three Sake Cups for the... c1800/01
Kintaro, Urashimataro, and Momotaro, from the triptych "Set of Three Sake Cups for the First Month (Tarozuki mitsugumi sakazuki)", Japan, c. 1800/01

Otani Hiroji III as an Otokodate, possibly Satsuma Gengobei in Iro Moyo Aoyagi Soga... About 1775. Creator: Shunsho
Otani Hiroji III as an Otokodate, possibly Satsuma Gengobei in Iro Moyo Aoyagi Soga (Green Willow Soga of Erotic Design), Japan, About 1775

The actors Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Goshaku Somegoro and Onoe Kikugoro III...c. 1844/48. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The actors Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Goshaku Somegoro and Onoe Kikugoro III as Denkichi Tsuchizaemon (inset), c. 1844/48

Le Retour de L'Ile d'Elbe (The Return from the Isle of Elba) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1830. Napoleon is welcomed by adoring troops on his return from exile

Military Dandies or Heroes of 1818, published October 26, 1818. Creator: William Heath
Military Dandies or Heroes of 1818, published October 26, 1818

The Death of Chatterton, 1860. Creator: Thomas Oldham Barlow
The Death of Chatterton, 1860

Sculpture of the New Front of Buckingham Palace - Centre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture of the New Front of Buckingham Palace - Centre, 1850. The sculptural enrichment of the new east front of Buckingham Palace [in London

Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square - the Battle of the Nile, 1850. The second alto-relievo has just been placed upon the Nelson Column

Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square - the Bombardment of Copenhagen, 1850. The Bombardment of Copenhagen is the incident in the life of the great Admiral forming

Philoctetes (Wounded Warrior), 1808/1809. Creator: Johann Nepomuk Schaller
Philoctetes (Wounded Warrior), 1808/1809

Margrave Rüdiger of Bechelaren, 1912. Creator: Franz Metzner
Margrave Rudiger of Bechelaren, 1912

The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange... 1862
The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange, in the French Gallery, 1862

Don Quixote and Dulcinea (oil on canvas, 19th century)
LRI4670035 Don Quixote and Dulcinea (oil on canvas, 19th century) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval

Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Artist: Jean Basin
Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Fought on 30 April 1863, the Battle of Camaron established the legendary status of the French Foreign Legion as a fighting force

Statue of Hercules and Telephus, 1st-2nd century
A Roman copy of a Hellenistic original statue of Hercules and Telephus found in 1568 at the Vila di Este, Tivoli. From the Louvres collection, 1st-2nd century

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"Unyielding Courage: A Glimpse into Heroism Through Time" In the face of adversity, heroes emerge from all walks of life. From the valiant soldiers who fought in the Attack of the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916, to the visionary leadership of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, heroism takes many forms. Even ancient legends depict heroism with a touch of irony; a Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state, reminding us that even flawed individuals can rise above their shortcomings to achieve greatness. Heroes are not limited to battlefields alone. Michael O'Leary's poster exemplifies modern-day heroism through entrepreneurship and innovation. His relentless pursuit transformed an entire industry and inspired countless others to challenge conventions. The Gordon Highlanders' Piper Findlater winning the V. C. At Dargai in 1897 showcases how ordinary people can perform extraordinary acts when faced with unimaginable circumstances. Heroic tales extend beyond national borders as well. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" reminds us of the courage displayed by sailors who protected their homeland against formidable foes across vast oceans. Che Guevara's image on a wall in Havana serves as a reminder that heroism is not confined to conventional notions but can also be found within those fighting for social justice and equality worldwide. From historical events like The South Wales Borderers defending Rorke's Drift during the Zulu War in 1879, to iconic moments captured by artists like Washington Crossing the Delaware or The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, heroes have shaped our world throughout history. Lenin's portrait reflects his role as a revolutionary leader whose actions left an indelible mark on society during tumultuous times. Similarly, General Gordon's tragic death symbolizes sacrifice and unwavering dedication towards noble causes. These glimpses into various facets remind us that bravery knows no boundaries or limitations.