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"Refused: Defiance and Resilience in Historical Moments" In the midst of societal upheaval

Background imageRefused Collection: Interviewing their Member - Lease Refused, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Interviewing their Member - Lease Refused, 1879 (oil on canvas)
476656 Interviewing their Member - Lease Refused, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); 105.4x142.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageRefused Collection: Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick, of Leadenhall Street, London (engraving)

Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick, of Leadenhall Street, London (engraving)
585919 Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick, of Leadenhall Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Bentley)

Background imageRefused Collection: Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick (engraving)

Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick (engraving)
585918 Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Bentley, the well known Dirty Dick)

Background imageRefused Collection: The New Play at the Adelphi Theatre, 'Boys Together, 'by Haddon Chambers and J Comyns Carr

The New Play at the Adelphi Theatre, "Boys Together, "by Haddon Chambers and J Comyns Carr (engraving)
1605723 The New Play at the Adelphi Theatre, " Boys Together, " by Haddon Chambers and J Comyns Carr (engraving) by Holland Tringham

Background imageRefused Collection: National Waifs Association 1900

National Waifs Association 1900
National Waifs Association for destitute boys in Stepney Causeway, London. Photograph showing Dr. Barnardos giving boys a chance to learn a trade in blacksmithing. Date: 1900

Background imageRefused Collection: TENANT FARMER & LAWYER TENANT FARMER & LAWYER

TENANT FARMER & LAWYER TENANT FARMER & LAWYER
Tenant farmer at the mercy landowners: awkward scene at lawyers office as farmer is refused renewal of his lease Date: 1865

Background imageRefused Collection: LAWYER / FARMER / LEASE

LAWYER / FARMER / LEASE
Awkward scene at lawyers office as farmer is refused renewal of his lease Date: 1865

Background imageRefused Collection: Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away. Date: 1871

Background imageRefused Collection: Cow riding on a train

Cow riding on a train
A Deadhead Passenger. How an intelligent animal refused to be butted off the track by the cowcatcher, and stole a free ride on the railroad. Date: 1883

Background imageRefused Collection: Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened

Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurts Paulskirche. Debate in the Assembly of Frankfurt 16 September 1848

Background imageRefused Collection: Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d

Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d. 495 BC, seventh and final king of Rome
Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d.495 BC, seventh and final king of Rome. Tarquin was approached by the Cumaean Sibyl

Background imageRefused Collection: Incident in William Shakespeareśs play Julius Caesar. Caesar refuses the crown offered to him by

Incident in William Shakespeareśs play Julius Caesar. Caesar refuses the crown offered to him by Mark Antony. After a 19th century work by English artist Edward Brewtnall

Background imageRefused Collection: Saul takes revenge Nobs priests Saul orders

Saul takes revenge Nobs priests Saul orders
Saul takes revenge on Nobs priests, Saul orders his bodyguard to kill Nobs priests for their help to David. In the foreground the priests and their relatives are slaughtered

Background imageRefused Collection: Published le Charivari 6 April 1859 Exhibition

Published le Charivari 6 April 1859 Exhibition
Published in le Charivari (6 April 1859): The Exhibition of 1859 (plate 1): They have Refused this, the Ignoramuses!, 1859. Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879)

Background imageRefused Collection: Beggar Being Thrown Out Of A Rich Mans Kitchen, In The 17Th Century

Beggar Being Thrown Out Of A Rich Mans Kitchen, In The 17Th Century. From Geschiedenis Van Nederland, Published 1936

Background imageRefused Collection: Saint Victoria

Saint Victoria
SAINT VICTORIA Roman martyr who refused to marry her pagan fiance, or to offer sacrifices Date: 3rd century

Background imageRefused Collection: L19 Zeppelin

L19 Zeppelin
Impression of the German Zeppelin L-19 with its crew perched on top seeking help from the crew of the fishing trawler, " King Stephen" who refused to give it and left

Background imageRefused Collection: Santa Lucia (Card)

Santa Lucia (Card)
SANTA LUCIA depicted carrying her eyes, of which she was deprived when she refused to abandon the Christian faith

Background imageRefused Collection: Shrine of Plebeian Chastity set up by Virginia

Shrine of Plebeian Chastity set up by Virginia
A shrine of Plebeian Chastity is set up by Virginia, who had been refused access to the shrine of Patrician Chastity because she had married Volumnius, a plebeian

Background imageRefused Collection: Louis Jerome Gohier

Louis Jerome Gohier
LOUIS JEROME GOHIER French lawyer and statesman, moderate revolutionary, refused office under Napoleon except as consul in Holland. Date: 1746 - 1830

Background imageRefused Collection: Jeremy Collier, Churchman

Jeremy Collier, Churchman
JEREMY COLLIER Non-juring churchman who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William & Mary in 1689. Date: 1650 - 1726

Background imageRefused Collection: Saint Susanna (Mono)

Saint Susanna (Mono)
The virginal saint Susanna (? - 295) refused to wed the emperor Diocletians son in law Maximian, so he had her head cut off, and her fathers (a priest) while he was about it

Background imageRefused Collection: Saint Susanna

Saint Susanna (? - 295) refused to marry the emperor Diocletians son in law Maximian, so he had her head cut off, and her fathers (he was a priest) for good measure

Background imageRefused Collection: Indian Child Sacrifice

Indian Child Sacrifice
An Indian infant, after it has refused to suck for three days, is cast upon the waters Date: circa 1850

Background imageRefused Collection: Renewal of Lease Refused

Renewal of Lease Refused
Awkward scene at lawyers office as farmer is refused renewal of his lease Date: 1865

Background imageRefused Collection: Refused

Refused
Dutch girl with a bunch of flowers turns away from her suitor with a disdainful look. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915

Background imageRefused Collection: W. S. P. U Handbill Deputation Right of Petition

W. S. P. U Handbill Deputation Right of Petition
W.S.P.U Handbill Deputation Right of Petition. W.S.P.U Votes for Women handbill announcing a Deputation to the House of Commons, June 29th 1909, referring to The Bill of Rights

Background imageRefused Collection: Jeremy Collier

Jeremy Collier (1650 1726), English theatre critic, Non-juring churchman who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William & Mary in 1689. Date: 1701

Background imageRefused Collection: Queen Caroline refused admittance to Abbey

Queen Caroline refused admittance to Abbey
Queen Caroline (Caroline of Brunswick) refused entry to Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of her husband, King George IV, who had given express instructions that she was not to be admitted

Background imageRefused Collection: Gunpowder Refused

Gunpowder Refused
Saint-Mery, president of the Electors of Paris, refuses to let the mob seize gunpowder : after these exciting events, he will end his days as a bookseller in Philadelphia. Date: circa 14 July 1789

Background imageRefused Collection: To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan

To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan
The official narrative for this drawing reads: When he saw the enemy had practically surrounded his command, he collected his platoon and prepared to fight his way back to the supporting line

Background imageRefused Collection: Charles Cousin-Montauban

Charles Cousin-Montauban
CHARLES GUILLAUME MARIE APOLLINAIRE ANTOINE COUSIN- MONTAUBAN, comte de Palikao - French military commander, took Pekin 1860, offered but refused dictatorship 1870. Date: 1796 - 1878

Background imageRefused Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Tom, Jones, Refused, Admittance, Noblemans, Porter, History

Drawings Prints, Print, Tom, Jones, Refused, Admittance, Noblemans, Porter, History
Drawings and Prints, Print, Tom Jones Refused Admittance by the Noblemans Porter, from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Artist

Background imageRefused Collection: Mill Colchester 1833 Watercolor traces graphite

Mill Colchester 1833 Watercolor traces graphite
Artokoloro

Background imageRefused Collection: Jean-Louis Forain (French, 1852 - 1931), The Folies Bergere (refused plate, second plate)

Jean-Louis Forain (French, 1852 - 1931), The Folies Bergere (refused plate, second plate), 1880 and 1886, etching

Background imageRefused Collection: Soldier towed to hell by a devil because he refused to confess, Caspar Luyken, Christoph

Soldier towed to hell by a devil because he refused to confess, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin Hertzen, 1710

Background imageRefused Collection: Joseph and Mary are refused at the inn, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before

Joseph and Mary are refused at the inn, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Background imageRefused Collection: Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss

Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897

Background imageRefused Collection: Thomas Gray (1716-1771) English poet, classical scholar and linguist. Professor of history

Thomas Gray (1716-1771) English poet, classical scholar and linguist. Professor of history and modern languages, Cambridge, 1768. Refused the appointment as Peot Laureate, 1757

Background imageRefused Collection: Andre Massena (1758-1817) French soldier, one of Napoleons marshals. In 1810

Andre Massena (1758-1817) French soldier, one of Napoleons marshals. In 1810 recalled with ignominy by Napoleon: supported Bourbons on Restoration and refused to join Napoleon on return from Elba

Background imageRefused Collection: Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under

Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under name Iconoclast. Elected MP for Northampton 1880, refused oath and expelled

Background imageRefused Collection: In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society

In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society of Apothecaries. Having been refused admission to medical schools (on grounds of her sex) in 1860

Background imageRefused Collection: Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream as meaning there would be seven fat years

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years. Potiphars wife inviting to bed, invitation which he refused, points to Josephs integrity

Background imageRefused Collection: Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) English Liberal satesman

Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) English Liberal satesman. During most of his political career, from 1858 until 1891 when he inherited the dukedom

Background imageRefused Collection: Dudley Ryder (1762-1847) lst Earl of Harrowby, English Tory (Conservative) politician

Dudley Ryder (1762-1847) lst Earl of Harrowby, English Tory (Conservative) politician. As Dudley Ryder held the Parliament seat for Tiverton, Devon (1784-1803) until he inherited his barony

Background imageRefused Collection: Johan Joseph Ignaz Dollinger or Doellinger (1799-1890), German Roman Catholic theologian

Johan Joseph Ignaz Dollinger or Doellinger (1799-1890), German Roman Catholic theologian, ordained in 1822. Professor of church history and ecclesiastical law, Munich University

Background imageRefused Collection: A reflection on the parent. Reflection in looking glass show

A reflection on the parent. Reflection in looking glass shows the father who had been picking nuts but refused to be photographed. He is out of work

Background imageRefused Collection: Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highw

Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highway. Depression refugees from Iowa. Left Iowa in 1932 because of fathers ill health



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"Refused: Defiance and Resilience in Historical Moments" In the midst of societal upheaval, the Women Communards of Montmartre stood tall during the Paris Commune of 1871, refusing to be silenced or marginalized. Sir Francis Ronalds, a pioneer in electrical engineering, refused to let obstacles hinder his groundbreaking work that would shape modern technology. "The Last Stand of the Communards" captures a poignant moment when ordinary individuals fought fiercely for their beliefs during the Paris Commune, refusing to surrender their ideals. Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family defied convention by embracing progressive ideas and challenging traditional norms with their forward-thinking actions. Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg displayed unwavering loyalty to her family amidst adversity, refusing to abandon them even in difficult times. The Complaint by Workhouse Master at Chipping Norton sheds light on the struggles faced by those who were denied basic rights and dignity but refused to be forgotten or ignored. Amidst gender inequality, brave women persistently sought equality as they tried to vote at New York polling stations in 1871. Their refusal to accept discrimination paved the way for future generations' suffrage victories. The Woodpecker Tapestry showcases intricate craftsmanship that refuses to fade into obscurity—a testament to human creativity and dedication throughout history. During Socialists' fight-to-the-death struggle within the Paris Commune of 1871, they demonstrated an unyielding commitment towards their cause—an unwavering refusal against oppression and injustice. "Off, " painted in 1899 on panel by an unknown artist, challenges conventional artistic norms through its unconventional subject matter—refusing conformity while exploring new boundaries. A cow riding on a train may seem unusual; however, this captivating image symbolizes how animals too can refuse limitations imposed upon them—displaying resilience amidst changing times Germany's Frankfurt Parliament convened in 1848 as representatives from diverse backgrounds came together, refusing to accept the status quo and striving for a more inclusive society.