Indecisive Collection

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

"There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386624 " There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Admiral John Jellicoe (1859-1935) who commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (1916) in World War I. Jutland was an indecisive naval battle between heavily armed dreadnoughts

Indecision, 1859-1865. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Indecision, 1859-1865

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) standing alert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Portrait of brown and white coated Holland lop-eared domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus), Lorraine, France, July

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels (Ammodytes tobianus). Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Black-headed Ibis / Oriental Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), Karnataka, India

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) two covered in snow, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, September

Freshwater Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) Recanto Ecologico, Rio da Prata, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Savanna landscape wirh Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) and acacia trees, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) cub peering out from behind its mother, Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada, June

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult wing stretching and looking up, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, September

Bigeye trevally or jack (Caranx sexfasciatus) shoal, Sipadan, Malaysia

Un vrai Normand. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101452 Un vrai Normand. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un vrai Normand)

Light and Variable 1931
Humorous illustration showing a young woman perched on top of a weather vane, her short skirt revealing a lace garter from her breezy vantage point. Date: 1931

Which? 1906
Indecisive edwardian woman looking at her dressing table where two framed photographs of gentlemen admires stand, wondering which one to choose. Date: 1906

The Battle of Preussisch-Eylau, 9 February 1807, engraved by Edme Bovinet (1767-1832
STC101322 The Battle of Preussisch-Eylau, 9 February 1807, engraved by Edme Bovinet (1767-1832) (aquatint) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823) (after)

Alexander Emperor of Russia, (1777-1825), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Alexander Emperor of Russia, (1777-1825), 1816. Alexander I (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia from 1801-1825, changed Russias position relative to France four times between 1804-1812 from neutrality

The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). John Wenlock, (c1400/04 - 1471) allegedly killed by his own commander

The Last Flight, c1866-1886, (1906). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Last Flight, c1866-1886, (1906). Watercolour by English artist Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) looks perplexed. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Masai Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) group of three, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) large group feeding, motion blur image, Southern Norway. January

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) resting on reeds, Devon, UK, July

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) in forest clearing, Komodo Island, Indonesia

Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) at dusk, Fair Isle, Shetland, July. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Blue Sheep (Pseudois nayaur) on hillside, Kekexili, Qinghai, China, January

Blue Maomao (Scorpis violaceus) shoal, Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand, February

L Indecision, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

A Sunny Stroll, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sunny Stroll, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Victorian scrap - I cannot quite make up my mind
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - I cannot quite make up my mind. late 19th century

Libra is the seventh astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the scales

Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is two fish, sometimes tied together.A

Young businessman wearing a suit with his hand on his chin, pensive, portrait

Battle of Eylau
Indecisive battle of EYLAU - Prussians and Russians avoid defeat by the French : here, Scharnhorsts men in action Date: 8 February 1807

A Slippery Customer by W. S. Hutton 1927
Young woman being very indecisive on what shoes to buy, while the shop assistant is on her hands and knees exhausted. Date: 1927

Shall I Call Him?
A young woman decides who to call, or perhaps shes licking the receiver! Date: 1960s

Battle of Essling 1809
Battle of ASPERN-ESSLING Napoleons men, outnumbered two-to-one by the Archduke Carls Austrians, have to retire but the battle is indecisive

Battle of Solebay
During the battle of SOUTHWOLD BAY (or SOLEBAY) the earl of Sandwich refuses to leave his burning ship. Though the Dutch suffer heavy losses the battle is indecisive

French Grenadiers
Grenadiers of the Garde Imperiale in action in falling snow at the indecisive battle of Eylau against a combined Russian and Austrian army

Battle of Lutzen
At the indecisive battle of Lutzen, the Allies retire, giving Napoleon a nominal victory

D haupoult at Eylau
French General N D Haupoult leads a brave cavalry charge against the Prussians, but the battle will be an indecisive one

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"Indecisive: Caught Between Two Fires of Uncertainty" This captivating artwork, "Between Two Fires" by Francis Davis Millet, beautifully captures the essence of indecisiveness. The yearning gaze in the subject's eyes reflects a perpetual state of uncertainty, as if he never knew what he should do. Just like the Old Man of Corfu from A Book of Nonsense, this painting transports us to a world where decisions hang in limbo. In contrast to these human struggles, Admiral John Jellicoe commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland with unwavering determination. Yet even amidst his resolute leadership, we find ourselves empathizing with those moments when we feel like an Atlantic Puffin coming into land with our beaks full of sand eels – torn between multiple options and unsure which path to choose. The alert Meerkats standing tall in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park remind us that being they are also stem from a desire for self-preservation. Like these vigilant creatures scanning their surroundings for potential threats or opportunities, we often hesitate due to fear or uncertainty about what lies ahead. Similarly, encountering a Freshwater Dorado at Recanto Ecologico evokes both awe and hesitation. This majestic fish embodies strength and power but leaves us pondering whether it is worth taking risks or staying within our comfort zone. Nature further illustrates indecision through a savanna landscape adorned with Grants zebras and acacia trees. As they graze cautiously while keeping watchful eyes on predators lurking nearby, we are reminded that sometimes making choices requires careful consideration and weighing potential consequences. A Grizzly bear cub peeking out from behind its mother's protective embrace symbolizes how indecisiveness can manifest even in familial bonds. Just as this young bear hesitates before venturing into unknown territories alone, so too do we grapple with uncertainties when faced with new challenges.