Plight Collection

President McKinley riding on the back of a large tortoise, 1897
1576776 President McKinley riding on the back of a large tortoise, 1897; (add.info.: Unpleasant plight of the "advance agent of prosperity"' President McKinley riding on the back of a)

A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse
5615962 A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse. By Thomas Hood (1799-1845) an English poet, author and humorist

A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse
5615963 A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse. By Thomas Hood (1799-1845) an English poet, author and humorist

Tamar and Judah
5616427 Tamar and Judah; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tamar and Judah plighting their troth. Copperplate engraving by Hermann Muller after Marten van Heemskerk (1498-1574). Dated 19th Century

The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832
527785 The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. 'In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have

A Miserable Plight': Cartoon commenting on the barbarous practice of separating husbands and wives
527875 A Miserable Plight': Cartoon commenting on the barbarous practice of separating husbands and wives and placing them in males and female wards in the Workhouse

Some of the Republican refugees who fled Spain for France after the fall of Barcelona. Straggling line of women and children marshalled by French Gardes mobiles, while crossing the frontier

Castaways in the greatest distress on a makeshift raft, danger, North Sea, 1881, Germany
3 people, aggressive, belligerent, dangerous, dangers, difficult, difficulties, difficulty, drawing, drawings, drawn, endangerment, europe's, frg, genus, german, german federal republic, hazard

A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving)
1047097 A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Ride in Athens)

Through Suffering to Cycledom (engraving)
1596638 Through Suffering to Cycledom (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through Suffering to Cycledom)

WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium over bridge of barges
WW1 - The Exodus of the inhabitants of Antwerp, Belgium over a bridge of barges across the River Scheldt. 1914

WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium by boat
WW1 - The Exodus of inhabitants of Antwerp, Belgium by boat down the River Scheldt. 1914

Sketches at the House of Commons and Brigade of Guards Point-to-Point Races, Bourton Estate, Buckingham
1615414 Sketches at the House of Commons and Brigade of Guards Point-to-Point Races, Bourton Estate, Buckingham, 26 March (engraving) by Cleaver

George III visits the prison at Dorchester. Royal Beneficence
6317552 George III visits the prison at Dorchester. Royal Beneficence. by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); (add.info.: George III visits the prison at Dorchester with his family)

Women Communards; Paris Commune 1871
A group of female Communards, Paris. An unusually sympathetic portrait, full of fervour and feeling for their plight, each woman is drawn as an individual. Date: 1871

George III visits the prison at Dorchester with his family. Royal Beneficence. From a print by Charles Howard Hodges dated 1793, after a work by Thomas Stothard

Woman Looking Upwards

Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. Oath of allegi
Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. House of Bourbon. Oath of allegiance of the military orders; Golden Fleece, Alcantara and Calatrava. Engraving. 18th century. Colored

Plighted
A couple from the late 18th century with Xmas holly plight their troth to one another. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1910

Broadsheet, relating, plight, orphan, young boy mourning, cemetery, Jose Guadalupe Posada
Broadsheet relating to the plight of an orphan, young boy mourning in a cemetery, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca. 1900-1913

Broadsheet, relating, plight, orphan, young boy, standing, graves, parents, cemetery
Broadsheet relating to the plight of an orphan, young boy standing at the graves of his parents in a cemetery, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca. 1900-1913

A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, And in this sorry plight, I re-enter Athens, and make the best of my way to my hotel, encountering on the way thither, of course, all my most valued acquaintances

The Purveyor of Misery, 1860 (oil on canvas)
XIR231721 The Purveyor of Misery, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Glaize, Auguste Barthelemy (1807-93); 155x260 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

A sad tale of a family torn apart - Siberia, Russia
A sad tale of a family torn apart by the oppressive actions of the Tsarist military, Siberia, Russia. In this second card

A Miserable Plight : Cartoon commenting on the barbarous practice of separating husbands and wives and placing them in males and female wards in the Workhouse

The Man Wot pays the Taxes An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have been obliged to Rob

A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, And in this sorry plight, I re-enter Athens, and make the best of my way to my hotel, encountering on the way thither, of course, all my most valued acquaintances

Swedish Betrothal
A Swedish couple from Skane in southern Sweden plight their troth wearing traditional dress, while relatives and friends watch in approval

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"In the Face of Adversity: Tales and Resilience" Amidst the chaos that followed the fall of Barcelona, a straggling line of Republican refugees sought solace in France, their hopes for a better future overshadowed by uncertainty. January 1939. Castaways in the greatest distress cling to a makeshift raft, battling treacherous waters in the North Sea. Danger looms as they desperately seek refuge, Germany, 1881. A serene morning ride through Athens captures both beauty and hardship engraved within its ancient streets – a reminder that even amidst adversity, life goes on. "C'est à ce prix que vous mangez du sucre en Europe" - an illustration from Candide depicts the harsh reality behind European sugar consumption; suffering endured by many engrained into every sweet bite. Francois Voltaire's timeless critique brought to life by Pierre Charles Baquoy in 1787. Through suffering comes strength - an engraving depicting resilience and determination as individuals strive towards "Cycledom, " overcoming obstacles along their arduous journey. The exodus from Antwerp during World War I reveals scenes of desperation and displacement; bridges made of barges become lifelines for those seeking safety amidst turmoil. As boats carry fleeing citizens away from war-torn Antwerp during World War I, hope battles against fear while families embark on uncertain journeys towards an unknown future. Sketches at the House of Commons capture moments where political discourse intertwines with leisurely pursuits such as Brigade of Guards Point-to-Point Races – showcasing resilience amid societal challenges at Bourton Estate, Buckingham on March 26th (engraving). George III's visit to Dorchester prison exemplifies royal beneficence as he witnesses firsthand the plight faced by incarcerated individuals; shedding light on issues often hidden behind prison walls.