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Broken Collection (page 4)

"Broken: Tales of Resilience and Redemption" A heroic fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that even in the darkest moments

Background imageBroken Collection: Green Before, now Rusty

Green Before, now Rusty
Þorsteinn H. Ingibergsson

Background imageBroken Collection: Spirit of Past

Spirit of Past
Þorsteinn H. Ingibergsson

Background imageBroken Collection: Bull Market

Bull Market
Jay Myrdal

Background imageBroken Collection: In the Blink of an Eye

In the Blink of an Eye
Andrew Beavis

Background imageBroken Collection: Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans

Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans
7278129 Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans; Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans, digitally enhanced reproduction of original from 1880)

Background imageBroken Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638783 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroken Collection: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils

Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils
3520570 Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils; (add.info.: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBroken Collection: A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end

A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end of World War One
3502793 A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end of World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Background imageBroken Collection: Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in

Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood
536965 Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood, They die in a close embrace

Background imageBroken Collection: An Louis Pasteur experiment, 19th century (engraving)

An Louis Pasteur experiment, 19th century (engraving)
3733827 An Louis Pasteur experiment, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Louis Pasteur experiment demonstrating that fermentation)

Background imageBroken Collection: A line of waggons and broken German troops march through Belgium in their retreat at the end of

A line of waggons and broken German troops march through Belgium in their retreat at the end of World War One
3502794 A line of waggons and broken German troops march through Belgium in their retreat at the end of World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Background imageBroken Collection: History's Great Reversal, 1919 vs 1871 (litho)

History's Great Reversal, 1919 vs 1871 (litho)
8636023 History's Great Reversal, 1919 vs 1871 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History's Great Reversal, 1919 vs 1871)

Background imageBroken Collection: An awkward fall (colour litho)

An awkward fall (colour litho)
8656293 An awkward fall (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An awkward fall. Overweight woman falling into the sea)

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8626882

Background imageBroken Collection: Consumed

Consumed
Benny Pettersson

Background imageBroken Collection: Harrow School boys smashing crockery in Hog Lane, 1825. The Tea Pot Row at Harrow

Harrow School boys smashing crockery in Hog Lane, 1825. The Tea Pot Row at Harrow, or the Battle of Hog Lane
FLO4619111 Harrow School boys smashing crockery in Hog Lane, 1825. The Tea Pot Row at Harrow, or the Battle of Hog Lane. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageBroken Collection: Elf sits brokenhearted on a fallen toadstool as a fairy runs away

Elf sits brokenhearted on a fallen toadstool as a fairy runs away. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after
FLO4614890 Elf sits brokenhearted on a fallen toadstool as a fairy runs away. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Background imageBroken Collection: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils

Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils
3520569 Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils; (add.info.: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBroken Collection: 'Now don't go and get into a flap or anything, Mother, but Joan's broken her arm' (litho)

"Now don't go and get into a flap or anything, Mother, but Joan's broken her arm" (litho)
8630583 "Now don't go and get into a flap or anything, Mother, but Joan's broken her arm" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroken Collection: Broken, Bubbles, Bucket, Buckle, Buggy, Bugle, Building, Bull-dog, Bullet, Bull-fight, Bullfinch

Broken, Bubbles, Bucket, Buckle, Buggy, Bugle, Building, Bull-dog, Bullet, Bull-fight, Bullfinch, Bullfrog (engraving)
8650037 Broken, Bubbles, Bucket, Buckle, Buggy, Bugle, Building, Bull-dog, Bullet, Bull-fight, Bullfinch, Bullfrog (engraving) by German School

Background imageBroken Collection: Past & Present: Mechanical Transport (colour litho)

Past & Present: Mechanical Transport (colour litho)
8668696 Past & Present: Mechanical Transport (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanical Transport. Early Traction Engine)

Background imageBroken Collection: An Louis Pasteur experiment

An Louis Pasteur experiment
3733828 An Louis Pasteur experiment.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Louis Pasteur experiment demonstrating that fermentation and putrefaction are caused by air-borne organisms)

Background imageBroken Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638753 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroken Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630727 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroken Collection: Red Past

Red Past
Þorsteinn H. Ingibergsson

Background imageBroken Collection: Heading Down Into the Sand

Heading Down Into the Sand
Þorsteinn H. Ingibergsson

Background imageBroken Collection: Rusty Metal

Rusty Metal
Tim Mossholder

Background imageBroken Collection: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. 2022

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. 2022
Cristian Flueraru

Background imageBroken Collection: Abandoned Ballet Digital Painting 4

Abandoned Ballet Digital Painting 4
Baard Martinussen

Background imageBroken Collection: Abandoned Ballet Digital Painting 2

Abandoned Ballet Digital Painting 2
Baard Martinussen

Background imageBroken Collection: Rusty shapes

Rusty shapes
Greetje van Son

Background imageBroken Collection: Broken Horizon

Broken Horizon
Aylin Demir

Background imageBroken Collection: Karoo Farm House

Karoo Farm House
Shot by Clint

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Magic Door
Shot by Clint

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Mexi
Shot by Clint

Background imageBroken Collection: The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City (litho)

The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City (litho)
8661387 The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City (litho) by Ward, Charles Daniel (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City)

Background imageBroken Collection: Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole, 1882

Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole, 1882
3480018 Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole, 1882; (add.info.: Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole)

Background imageBroken Collection: A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850

A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850
3478076 A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine)

Background imageBroken Collection: Samanid Bowl, East Persia or Transoxiana, 9th-10th century (slip painted earthenware)

Samanid Bowl, East Persia or Transoxiana, 9th-10th century (slip painted earthenware) (see also 131959)
BON131960 Samanid Bowl, East Persia or Transoxiana, 9th-10th century (slip painted earthenware) (see also 131959); diam.:36.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Background imageBroken Collection: Samanid Bowl, East Persia or Transoxiana, 9th-10th century (slip painted earthenware)

Samanid Bowl, East Persia or Transoxiana, 9th-10th century (slip painted earthenware) (see also 131960)
BON131959 Samanid Bowl, East Persia or Transoxiana, 9th-10th century (slip painted earthenware) (see also 131960); diam.:36.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Background imageBroken Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630787 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroken Collection: Street chair mender (engraving)

Street chair mender (engraving)
8641632 Street chair mender (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street chair mender. Illustration for The Prize, 1889.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBroken Collection: An argument between a wife and her husband (colour litho)

An argument between a wife and her husband (colour litho)
8656322 An argument between a wife and her husband (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wifey - You're downright wicked)

Background imageBroken Collection: 8623112

8623112

Background imageBroken Collection: The February Revolution, 1848

The February Revolution, 1848
3507228 The February Revolution, 1848; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barricade made from broken wooden carts and other debris on the Rue St. Martin in Paris)

Background imageBroken Collection: Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918 (date created or published later). The head of a statue of the Virgin Mary (La Madone aux brebis by Euge`ne Delaplanche)

Background imageBroken Collection: British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). British military messengers (despatch riders) with vehicle during World War I

Background imageBroken Collection: Belg.[i.e. Belgium], burying horses after battle, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Belg.[i.e. Belgium], burying horses after battle, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Belg.[i.e. Belgium], burying horses after battle, 1914. People looking at a dead horse in the road after the Battle of Haelen which was fought by the German and Belgian armies on August 12




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"Broken: Tales of Resilience and Redemption" A heroic fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, heroes rise. The Boxer of Quirinal stands as a testament to strength and endurance, its broken form revealing the indomitable spirit within. In a dramatic rail accident at Gare Montparnasse, France, chaos unfolded as steel met stone - an unforgettable reminder of how fragile our human creations can be. Once again, a brave firefighter rushes into danger to rescue a child trapped amidst raging flames - their selflessness shines through the brokenness surrounding them. The suffragette W. S. P. U badge worn proudly by Sylvia Pankhurst symbolizes the fight for equality and justice - shattered barriers paving the way for future generations. An X-ray reveals a fractured wrist bone; though broken now, it will heal stronger than before - an embodiment of resilience in our own physical bodies. Amidst the devastating Blitz in London's Balham High Road during World War II, shattered buildings stood as reminders of both destruction and unwavering determination to rebuild. From Australopithecus to Rhodesian Man – fragmented fossils tell stories of evolution's journey towards humanity's present state – pieces coming together over time. The SS Great Eastern bears scars from battles with nature's fury on vast oceans but remains an enduring symbol of engineering prowess despite its visible cracks and breaks. Flames engulfed Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8 during a major fire; yet amidst destruction emerged unity as communities rallied together to support one another amid adversity. Trams causing havoc on Belfast streets reveal how even seemingly mundane objects can disrupt daily life when they falter or break down unexpectedly.