Chased Collection

Nursery Rhyme - Three Little Pigs
The Tale of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Orestes & Eumenides
Orestes is pursued by the Eumenides

Turpin at Hornsey Gate
Dick Turpin bilking the toll at Hornsey Gate on his ride to York

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896
A selection of Victorian household items; twin oil and vinegar bottles, solid silver candlestick holders, ornate mounted hair brush, cut crystal scent bottle, chased silver lamp with burner

How To Be A Motorist / W Heath Robinson
A man speeds off in his car, chased by a series of road signs. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Wake! for the sun behind yon Eastern height has chased the session of the stars from night
3086255 Wake! for the sun behind yon Eastern height has chased the session of the stars from night, illustration from 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam', published 1909 (colour litho) by Dulac

Dressing table set from the Royal Armoury, Tula, c.1801 (steel and bronze)
BOO74518 Dressing table set from the Royal Armoury, Tula, c.1801 (steel and bronze); 70x32x18 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire
3086249 Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire, Cast on the Darkness into which Ourselves, So late emerg'd from, shall so soon expire

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 6 (The Light Forest), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 6 (The Light Forest), c1920-1940. Wandering in the forest as he tries to find Vessantara, Jujaka is chased up a tree by dogs

Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796

Putto Chasing Another Putto Carrying a Vase, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Putto Chasing Another Putto Carrying a Vase, n.d

The ungentle shepherdess, A scene at the edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London (b / w photo)
5998537 The ungentle shepherdess, A scene at the edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Victorian Greeting Card - Hungry Guinea-Pigs
Mother guinea-pig carring a bowl of food being chased by three young guinea-pigs. Date: circa 1890

WW2 - Jack Frere Of The Paratroops
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Jack Frere Of The Paratroops, written by Major J. T. Gorman. The image shows a British WW2 paratrooper falling from the skies

Oliver Cromwell's watch and case
Oliver Cromwell's silver watch and shagreen case. Date: 17th century

A repouss鬠chased and engraved jardini貥 entitled Die Wiedereroberung, Lembergs (The reconquest of Lemberg). Extensively embossed with battle scenes, the town of Lemberg

ADAM&EVE EXPELLED
chased from the garden of Eden by an angel with a fiery sword, accompanied by Death

Scenes from the Life of St. Barbara, detail of St. Barbara being threatened by her father, c. 1523-24 (fresco)
XIR429081 Scenes from the Life of St. Barbara, detail of St. Barbara being threatened by her father, c.1523-24 (fresco) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Cappella di Villa Suardi, Trescore Balneario

Girl chased Children's Postcard design Watercolour
Girl, chased, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Freda, M, Rose, 12022317

The Lion Hunt, 1735 (oil on canvas)
1448844 The Lion Hunt, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 60x40.6 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: )

The Proctor Basin and the Proctor Ewer, 1592-93 (silver-gilt)
1217938 The Proctor Basin and the Proctor Ewer, 1592-93 (silver-gilt) by English School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle
LLM456926 Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle)

The Toss - chased by a bull (colour litho)
5998440 The Toss - chased by a bull (colour litho) by Studdy, George Ernest (1878-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toss - chased by a bull)

Springbok Hunting in South Africa (engraving)
1041224 Springbok Hunting in South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Springbok Hunting in South Africa)

Punch bowl, c. 1891-92 (silver)
711154 Punch bowl, c.1891-92 (silver) by British School, (19th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Detail of 711153.)

Steaker Chased By Officials On 18th Green Of British Open, 22 July 1996 Date: 22 July 1996

Beer Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Beer Pitcher, c. 1936

Console Table, Rome, c. 1740. Creator: Unknown
Console Table, Rome, c. 1740

Bandbox Design, c. 1936. Creator: Martin Partyka
Bandbox Design, c. 1936

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Germany, c. 1725. Creator: Johann Jacob Behr
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Germany, c. 1725

Tankard, Brasso, c. 1640 (silver-gilt)
3434823 Tankard, Brasso, c.1640 (silver-gilt) by Schelling, Michael (fl.c.1640); height: 29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapering cylindrical on a molded footrim, with dentilated borders)

Beaker, Transylvania, c. 1650 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434812 Beaker, Transylvania, c.1650 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark CK)

Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434807 Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); largest height: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver)
3434817 Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver) by Swiss School, (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD; cover possibly Hungarian)

Beaker, probably Debrecen, c. 1600 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434814 Beaker, probably Debrecen, c.1600 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 18.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt)
lobed, spiral, seashell, metal, whale, biblical, cup, ornate, baroque, sea monster, silverware, fish, stem, chased, metalwork, asymmetrical, curved, repousse, old testament, sea-monster, goblet

The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho)
1047848 The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid)

Next morning he followed the bird as it flew from tree to tree, 1930s (colour litho)
1122821 Next morning he followed the bird as it flew from tree to tree, 1930s (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

An exceptional joke (colour litho)
2777895 An exceptional joke (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional joke)

In a forest near the famous Abbey of Monte Cassino, a group of naturists - men and women... (colour litho)
2778076 In a forest near the famous Abbey of Monte Cassino, a group of naturists - men and women... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Adam and Eve banished from Paradise, from Hadiqat al-Suada, 1610
REV287787 Adam and Eve banished from Paradise, from Hadiqat al-Suada, 1610, Baghdad (vellum) by Islamic School, (17th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

Beaker decorated with winged bulls flanking a tree, from Marlik, Iran, c
XIR197277 Beaker decorated with winged bulls flanking a tree, from Marlik, Iran, c.12th-11th century BC (gold) (see also 180379) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); height: 18 cm; National Museum of Iran

He ran away as fast as his legs would take him
IL202170 He ran away as fast as his legs would take him, illustration from The Three Little Pigs, published 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; American

Napoleon after the Battle of the Nile, c. 1798-99 (black ink
FIT156936 Napoleon after the Battle of the Nile, c.1798-99 (black ink and w/c over graphite on paper) by Dance-Holland, Nathaniel (1734-1811); 33.3x45.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Gilt and enamel plaque showing St. John the Evangelist, workshop of the Moscow Kremlin
BAL56492 Gilt and enamel plaque showing St. John the Evangelist, workshop of the Moscow Kremlin, 17th century (gold and enamel) by Russian School (17th century); diam: 8.5 cm; Kremlin Museums

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt
3434805 Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt) (detail of 3434804) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark NK)

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"Chased: Tales of Pursuit and Escape Across Time and Space" In the world of nursery rhymes, the Three Little Pigs were relentlessly chased by the big bad wolf, their only hope being to build sturdy houses to protect themselves. In ancient Greek mythology, Orestes was pursued by the Eumenides, vengeful goddesses seeking justice for his matricide. His chase symbolized the eternal struggle between guilt and redemption. Turpin at Hornsey Gate tells a thrilling tale of Dick Turpin's daring escape from pursuing authorities on horseback, showcasing his legendary skills as a highwayman. A captivating 1896 advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items showcases intricate designs that seem to have been meticulously chased into precious metals. W Heath Robinson's humorous illustrations in "How To Be A Motorist" depict comical situations where motorists are hilariously chased by absurd contraptions gone awry. During World War II, Jack Frere of the Paratroops experienced heart-pounding moments as he parachuted behind enemy lines, constantly chased by danger but always fighting with unwavering courage. Maria Robinson's gold memorial medal commemorating RMS Titanic serves as a poignant reminder of those who perished in one of history's most tragic events - an ocean liner forever chased by its own fate. Oliver Cromwell's watch and case carry historical significance as they were owned by a man who tirelessly pursued religious freedom during England's turbulent times. The repoussé-chased and engraved jardinière is an exquisite work of art that captures attention with its intricate details. It seems almost too beautiful to be confined within walls - yearning to be admired while being endlessly pursued by admiring eyes. The expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise represents humanity eternally chasing after lost innocence and striving for redemption amidst a world filled with temptation and sin.