Courageous Collection (#5)

Theseus fighting with the Minotaur, 1850 (bronze with brown patina)
DAY235408 Theseus fighting with the Minotaur, 1850 (bronze with brown patina) by Barye, Antoine Louis (1796-1875); height: 60.9 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho)
1762601 Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Deborah Sampson Gannett (December 17)

Hanging by one hand between the tender and the luggage-van, he
3501811 Hanging by one hand between the tender and the luggage-van, he... from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Louis, 1873 (engraving) by Benett

Lt Roberts winning his V. C. January 2nd 1858 (litho)
STC373319 Lt Roberts winning his V.C. January 2nd 1858 (litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts)

Belgian wounded returning from Liege, from Hutchison
IL388145 Belgian wounded returning from Liege, from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

First Battle of the Somme (colour litho)
PNP386852 First Battle of the Somme (colour litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lt. T. Wilkinson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, won the V. C)

Lend the way they Fight, 1918 (colour litho)
699118 Lend the way they Fight, 1918 (colour litho) by Ashe, Edmund (1867-1941); 93x53 cm; Private Collection; eGalerie Bilderwelt; American, out of copyright

"There was a Young Lady of Norway, who casually sat in a doorway", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386634 " There was a Young Lady of Norway, who casually sat in a doorway", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Back Them Up! poster, 1941 (colour litho)
NAM416197 Back Them Up! poster, 1941 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: printed by Chromoworks, Ltd.; ); eNational Army Museum; English

Bravery of Private Samuel Johnson of the Green Howards, Capture of Belle Ile, Brittany, France, 1761, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

Fortitude (stained glass)
NCO366841 Fortitude (stained glass) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

Sir George Colley at Majuba Hill, illustration from Cassells
IL370540 Sir George Colley at Majuba Hill, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

An R. A. M. C. feat hard to match: bringing wounded down the cliff during the Suvla Bay
STC312607 An R.A.M.C. feat hard to match: bringing wounded down the cliff during the Suvla Bay Battle at the Dardanelles, from The Illustrated War News (litho) by Woodville

The First VC of the European War, 1914 (oil on canvas)
NAM237611 The First VC of the European War, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); 122.3x183.4 cm; National Army Museum

Work inside the caissons, constucting Brooklyn Bridge, New York (litho)
STC172379 Work inside the caissons, constucting Brooklyn Bridge, New York (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sinking of HMS Courageous, September 1939
Photograph of aircraft carrier HMS Courageous as it sinks, having been torpedoed by a German submarine, 17 September 1939

"There was a Young Lady of Hull, who was chased by a virulent Bull", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386672 " There was a Young Lady of Hull, who was chased by a virulent Bull", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Runner delivering orders to the Front Line, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359835 Runner delivering orders to the Front Line, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The stirrup-charge of the Scots Greys and Highlanders at St
STC359789 The stirrup-charge of the Scots Greys and Highlanders at St. Quentin, 1914-19 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: On August 30th, 1914)

The Veterans Farewell, 1914 (colour litho)
699047 The Veterans Farewell, 1914 (colour litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); 75x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The veterans farewell)

Grace Darling and her father saving the Shipwrecked Crew, Sept 7, 1838 (w / c on paper)
619444 Grace Darling and her father saving the Shipwrecked Crew, Sept 7, 1838 (w/c on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study for Gaulish Courage, c. 1830-32 (oil on canvas)
XIR220716 Study for Gaulish Courage, c.1830-32 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 41x24 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Death of Count Casimir Pulaski (litho)
PNP325927 Death of Count Casimir Pulaski (litho) by American School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ross Lewis Mangles (1833-1905) saving a wounded soldier of the 37th Regiment during
NAM237680 Ross Lewis Mangles (1833-1905) saving a wounded soldier of the 37th Regiment during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, 1859-62 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

Captain Dighton MacNaghten Probyn (1833-1924) at the Battle of Agra on 10th of October
NAM237677 Captain Dighton MacNaghten Probyn (1833-1924) at the Battle of Agra on 10th of October 1857, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges, Chevalier Louis-William (fl.1846-87); National Army Museum

Private John McDermond (1832-68) at the battle of Inkerman on 5th November 1854, c
NAM237668 Private John McDermond (1832-68) at the battle of Inkerman on 5th November 1854, c.1860 (oil on board) by Desanges, Chevalier Louis-William (fl.1846-87); National Army Museum

Lieutenant Thomas Adair Butler (1836-1901) earning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during
NAM237652 Lieutenant Thomas Adair Butler (1836-1901) earning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny on 9 March 1858, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

Construction of Brooklyn Bridge, New York (litho)
STC172376 Construction of Brooklyn Bridge, New York (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arnold of Winkelried, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, pub. c
STC312695 Arnold of Winkelried, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, pub. c.1800-18 (engraving) by Raineri, Vittorio (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Campbell and Private Vincent, Canadians, at Stony Mountain
STC310903 Lieutenant Campbell and Private Vincent, Canadians, at Stony Mountain, May 1915 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Granite statue of The American Volunteer (albumen print)
2960429 Granite statue of The American Volunteer (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright

Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3081888 Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 73.7x98.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier, at Malta. Date: 1928

The Royal Navy fleet off Greenock from the golf course. From left to right: Royal Sovereign, Rodney, Courageous, and Nelson

William Tell, Commencement of the Liberty of Switzerland -- the famous scene in which Tell shoots an apple on his sons head. circa 1307

Courage, Anxiety and Despair: Watching the Battle (oil on canvas)
623131 Courage, Anxiety and Despair: Watching the Battle (oil on canvas) by Sant, James (1820-1916); 121.9x152.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Criminals before the judge (colour litho)
2779825 Criminals before the judge (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Criminals before the judge)

The Red Baron (b / w photo)
PNP283238 The Red Baron (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918)

Mr William Fraser McDonnell (1829-94) earning the Victoria Cross at Arrah during
NAM237640 Mr William Fraser McDonnell (1829-94) earning the Victoria Cross at Arrah during the Indian Mutiny, 20th July 1857, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

Bust of Chretien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes, 1785 (marble)
XIR201648 Bust of Chretien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes, 1785 (marble) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: French statesman)

The Carthaginians crossing the Alps (litho)
STC416044 The Carthaginians crossing the Alps (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carthaginians, led by Hannibal (248-183 BC)

A Noble Tcherkesse, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169213 A Noble Tcherkesse, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Red Baron (b / w photo)
PNP283237 The Red Baron (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918)

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"Celebrating Courageous Acts: From Historic Battles to Heroic Individuals" "Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916: A testament to the courageous spirit that drove soldiers forward in the face of adversity. " "Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815: The fearless charge that forever etched their bravery into history. " "Perseus and Medusa statue at Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy: A symbol of courage as Perseus faced his fears and triumphed over a monstrous threat. " "The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. At Dargai, 1897: An inspiring tale of one man's unwavering bravery amidst chaos and danger. " "In Manus Tuas Domine. , 1879: Briton Riviere's masterpiece captures a moment of profound courage and trust in divine protection during perilous times. " "WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson: A heartfelt tribute to all those who displayed immense courage on the battlefield during World War II. " "The Last Man by Hans Bohrdt - Propaganda - German navy officer: An intriguing portrayal highlighting both physical and moral courage amid war-torn seas. " "The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885: Remembering a brave leader whose sacrifice embodied unwavering dedication to duty till his last breath. " "Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H Davis: Honoring those who valiantly served aboard HMS Courageous with an everlasting reminder of their courageous sacrifice. " "Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine: Her daring actions exemplify how even individuals can display extraordinary courage when fighting for what they believe in. " "HMS Glorious cruiser and aircraft carrier, WW1.