Plunged Collection

Myth / German and Norse
The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness

Jason and the Argonauts: "The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon the rollers
5989624 Jason and the Argonauts: " The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon the rollers, and plunged onward like a gallant horse" (litho) by Soper

End of a Vampire
The end of a Bohemian vampire - his coffin is opened, and a red-hot iron is plunged into his evil heart

An engraving depicting the hardening on tempering files by firing and then immediately plunging into a tank of cold
5310710 An engraving depicting the hardening on tempering files by firing and then immediately plunging into a tank of cold water, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

TREASURE ISLAND/ISRAEL
The death of Israel Hands: "the coxswain loosed his grasp upon the shrouds, & plunged head first into the water." Date: First published: 1883

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023941 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The buck plunged into the abyss below (colour litho)
1218784 The buck plunged into the abyss below (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

The buck plunged into the abyss below (colour litho)
2813032 The buck plunged into the abyss below (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The buck plunged into the abyss below)

All on a Breezy Morn (chromolitho)
1063659 All on a Breezy Morn (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All on a Breezy Morn)

The dramas of life, a young lady who throws herself from a transatlantic liner with her child and drowns them both
2815463 The dramas of life, a young lady who throws herself from a transatlantic liner with her child and drowns them both (colour litho) by Beltrame

"I plunged my pike into his breast"(engraving)
2781478 " I plunged my pike into his breast" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The San Marino car catastrophe, a car with eight people crashes during... (colour litho)
2815256 The San Marino car catastrophe, a car with eight people crashes during... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The car catastrophe in San Marino)

Kinmont Willie (colour litho)
3651551 Kinmont Willie (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinmont Willie)

"Jack instantly plunged the paddle into the monsters hideous jaws, and thrust it down its throat"
725623 " Jack instantly plunged the paddle into the monsters hideous jaws, and thrust it down its throat" (colour litho) by Groome

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626224 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)
1051204 The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car)

The Island Of The Scots (colour litho)
3651555 The Island Of The Scots (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island Of The Scots. " No stay-no pause)

The Ionian Islands (engraving)
1047739 The Ionian Islands (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ionian Islands)

The Dragons Teeth: The bull plunged right in among the foaming billows
1192548 The Dragons Teeth: The bull plunged right in among the foaming billows by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Margaret Whigham, Duchess of Argyle
Margaret Whigham (1912-1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeney, after marrying an American golfer and then Duchess of Argyll

Photo of Miss Joan Murick
Black and white photograph in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 21st November 1925 showing Miss Joan Murick, a member of the chorus of Midnight Follies (a popular show of the time)

London finance district at the start of World War I
Financiers took a very grave view of the European situation in July 1914, and the dislocation of normal conditions was felt at once in the banking

Pinocchio -- with the green fisherman
Pinocchio -- The green fisherman plunged him five or six times in the flour. Date: 1911

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"Plunged into Myth: Unveiling the German and Norse Legends" Embark on a journey through ancient tales as we delve into the world of myth, where gods and heroes collide. From Jason and the Argonauts' legendary ship Argo leaping from the sand to plunge forward like a gallant horse, to the end of a vampire's reign that leaves us breathless with anticipation. Unearth hidden treasures in "Treasure Island/Israel, " where adventure awaits at every turn. Witness captivating illustrations for "The Courtship of Miles Standish" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, brought to life in vibrant color lithographs. But not all plunges lead to glory; some take a darker turn. Experience heart-stopping moments such as the terrible fall of two women from an elevator in Naples or follow along as a carpentry man from Valsesia faces unimaginable challenges while descending from a treacherous mountain. In times of tragedy, even elegance can be shattered. Explore "The Turin disaster, " capturing the haunting image of a car crash involving ladies and gentlemen on Piazza Statuto – forever frozen in time through vivid color lithographs. Yet amidst turmoil, nature's beauty still shines through. Witness breathtaking scenes like "The buck plunged into the abyss below, " showcasing both danger and majesty captured in stunning detail. And finally, we confront life's most profound dramas – when despair drives one young lady to throw herself and her child from a transatlantic liner, drowning them both. These poignant moments remind us of our own fragility and resilience against life's tumultuous tides. Join us on this riveting exploration across various realms – where myths intertwine with reality, tragedies unfold alongside triumphs – all underlining humanity's timeless fascination with stories that plunge us deep into our emotions.