Rejection Collection

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, five puppies in basket, one with tricolour and the others with blenheim coat

A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735

Templars & Crucifix
According to the historian Michelet, each Templar recruit was required to spit or trample on the Crucifix, as a symbol of his rejection of Jesus

Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers
NWP153582 Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); 67x89 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Black-and-white kitten standing, against white background DIGITALLY ENHANCED

Engraving depicting a woman being rejected when asking for sewing as an outworker, 19th century
5308849 Engraving depicting a woman being rejected when asking for sewing as an outworker, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a woman being rejected when asking for sewing as an outworker)

'Rejection' depicts woman of whom was rejected by the man walking past her with his new love. 1872 (engraving)
5615968 'Rejection' depicts woman of whom was rejected by the man walking past her with his new love. 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman being rejected for employment sewing, 1860
3478875 Woman being rejected for employment sewing, 1860; (add.info.: Woman being rejected for employment sewing, as an outworker. England, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill
527843 Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill. Sir Charles Wetherell, Recorder of Bristol and an opponent of Reform

Radha Rejecting Krishna, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Radha Rejecting Krishna, c1760

Pastoral Cruelty, n.d. Creator: Johann Lorenz Rugendas I
Pastoral Cruelty, n.d

Ramagadi Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1775. Creator: Unknown
Ramagadi Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1775

Hermione Rejecting Orestes, c. 1799. Creator: Girodet de Roucy-Trioson
Hermione Rejecting Orestes, c. 1799

"Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "She slid down upon her knees beside his foot...1891
'"Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "She slid down upon her knees beside his foot...... In the name of Heaven, forgive me ! she whispered", 1891

A Rejected Address, 1854 Creator: George Cruikshank
A Rejected Address, 1854 From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Joachim's Offering Refused, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Joachim's Offering Refused, c. 1513

Joachim's Offering Refused, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Joachim's Offering Refused, c. 1513

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Red smooth-haired Miniature Dachshund bitch, standing, against white background

Cute red and red-and-white Cavapoo puppies, 5 weeks, hugging, against white background

Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) male, Kekexili, Qinghai, Tibetan Plateau, China, November

Large group of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, puppies, three of which have tricolour coat and the rest blenheim

An Embarrassing Moment by John Gilbert Date: C. 1860
An Embarrassing Moment by John Gilbert Date: C.1860

Black-and-white kitten standing, against white background DIGITALLY ENHANCED

Liver Flatcoated Retriever puppy, 6 weeks, with two baby Guinea pigs

The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V

The Evenlode Chintz
The Evenlode chintz pattern designed by William Morris, manufactured by his company, Morris and Co. Ltd. Most of his chintz designs were created from his rejection of mass production. Date: 1883

But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910
Adapted drawing from a painting by Joshua Reynold of United Kingdom not knowing which way the election would go. The general election was resulted in a hung parliament

Male Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) attempting to enter nest with female inside during reproductive season but stopped mid-way then rejected. Hokkaido, Japan. March

If I catch you (colour litho)
3642840 If I catch you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If I catch you. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Would a body mind (colour litho)
3642815 Would a body mind (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Would a body mind? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

As cold as any stone (colour litho)
3642817 As cold as any stone (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: As cold as any stone. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

193-0082173 It is better to be lazy, plate 73 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81692 193-0082173 It is better to be lazy, plate 73 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)
BOU202941 Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Edward the Confessor Stripping his Mother of Her Effects, c. 1763 (oil on canvas)
HEH416422 Edward the Confessor Stripping his Mother of Her Effects, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79); 61.6x50.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
STC226844 Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Duncan Gray, 1876 (engraving)
6200003 Duncan Gray, 1876 (engraving) by Engleheart, Francis (1755-1849); 37.4x30.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: After Sir David Wilkie (1785 - 1841)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123820 L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)
5949116 Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)
5949115 Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Illustrations for an edition of Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) c. 1930 (w / c and gouache on paper)
CHT171801 Illustrations for an edition of Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) c.1930 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Debate on the Second Reading of the Home Rule Bill in the House of Lords, the Duke of Devonshire moving the Rejection
1627751 Debate on the Second Reading of the Home Rule Bill in the House of Lords, the Duke of Devonshire moving the Rejection of the Bill (engraving) by Wilson

La Fontaines Fables - Daphnis and Alcimadura
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Daphnis is a young shepherd in love with Alcimadure, but Alcimadure rejects him because she does not believe he is sincere

Saint Peter denying Christ
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Saint Peter denying Christ

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"Rejection: A Tale of Triumph and Resilience" In a world filled with unexpected twists, even the most adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies can face rejection. Just like William Hogarth's iconic painting "A Rake's Progress, " where the protagonist experiences downfall after downfall they can be a bitter pill to swallow. Take Defoe's Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe, for instance. Despite its eventual success as a literary masterpiece, it was initially rejected by publishers. It serves as a reminder that sometimes our greatest creations are not immediately recognized or appreciated. Similarly, the black-and-white kitten standing against a white background showcases resilience in the face of rejection. Digitally enhanced or not, this feline teaches us that setbacks should never define us; they only make us stronger. Picture a young man in motion wearing a white shirt and blue jeans—a symbol of determination despite facing countless rejections along his journey. Like Wegener (1850 - 1930), who faced skepticism about his theory on continental drift before being vindicated years later, he persists against all odds. The Evenlode Chintz represents beauty amidst adversity—a fabric adorned with intricate patterns that captivate hearts regardless of any prior dismissal. Similarly, during the General Election in 1910 when uncertainty loomed over political candidates' fate—just like "But Who Will He Belong To?"—rejection did not dampen their spirits but rather fueled their fight for change. Even an adorable black-and-white Border Collie x Cocker Spaniel puppy sitting at eleven weeks old knows what it means to overcome obstacles. With every wagging tail and playful bark, this pup shows that perseverance pays off eventually. And let's not forget those cute red and red-and-white Cavapoo puppies hugging each other against a pristine white backdrop—they remind us that love conquers all forms of rejection. Their bond is unbreakable despite any setbacks they may face.