Difficulty Collection (#6)

Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. From the British Museum, London

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

Etruscan Relief on funerary Urn, Odysseus (Ulysses) bound to mast with Sirens, c4th century BC. Florence Archaeological Museum

affection, anguish, brown, captivity, color image, concept, copy space, cube, despair
People separated by glass wall

Surprised Santa
Santa surprised at empty vault

A portly lady is laced into her corset by her maid Date: 1921

Anti-German cartoon, Germans at Verdun, WW1
An anti-German cartoon by a Belgian cartoonist showing the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, having difficulties on the battlefield at Verdun, north eastern France

William I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

L Aveu Difficile, (Difficult Confession), 1787, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois Janinet
L Aveu Difficile, (Difficult Confession), 1787, (1913). After Niklas Lafrensen (1737-1807). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Accident to the Tenth Hussars, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Faults on Both Sides, 1861, (1911). Artist: Thomas Faed
Faults on Both Sides, 1861, (1911). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Robert wounds his father, 1079 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Robert wounds his father, 1864. Robert Curthose, (c1051-1134), sometimes known as Robert II or Robert III, was Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106

The Generals Horse Fell Into A Ditch, 1896, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Generals Horse Fell Into A Ditch, 1896, (1902). The Battle of Ligny, (16 June 1815), fought by the French Empire and Prussia. It was the last victory of Napoleon Bonaparte

A Terrible Carnage Ensued Upon The Overcrowded Bridge, 1902. Artist: Walter Paget
A Terrible Carnage Ensued Upon The Overcrowded Bridge, 1902. The Siege of Sevastopol, (1854-1855), during the Crimean War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

The Attack, 1834, (1935). Artist: William Henry Hunt
The Attack, 1834, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Seapiece, 19th-20th century, (1935). Artist: Edwin Hayes
Seapiece, 19th-20th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Dutch Schuyts off Flushing, 19th century, (1935). Artist: Francois Louis Thomas Francia
Dutch Schuyts off Flushing, 19th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

The Escaped Convict. From Great Expectations (Dickens), c1830-1870, (1923). Artist: James Mahoney
The Escaped Convict. From Great Expectations (Dickens), c1830-1870, (1923). Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens

Eve - Notre Commune Mere, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Eve - Notre Commune Mere, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees) by Giovanni Boccaccio

Whirlwind in the Desert, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
Whirlwind in the Desert, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

River at Ratnapura, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
River at Ratnapura, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

I Managed to Swing One Leg Up, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: A Bloch
I Managed to Swing One Leg Up, c1893-1897, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Over Difficult Pressure Mounds. April, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Travelling in the Andes, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Travelling in the Andes, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Demetrius Solves A Difficult Problem, c1917, (1917). Artist: Gunning King
Demetrius Solves A Difficult Problem, c1917, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Kavanagh and Kunuji in the Swamp, 1857 (c1912). During the Second Siege of Lucknow the defenders were able to send messengers to and from the Alambagh

Wrestling, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

A Troublesome Road, c1880. From The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone The Great Missionary Traveller. [Adam & Co. London, c1880]

A 28-Gun Frigate, about 1794, c1890. Artist: William Frederick Mitchell
A 28-Gun Frigate, about 1794, c1890. A warship built for speed and maneuverability, with carriage-mounted guns on a single deck [J. S. Vertue, London, c1890]

The Defence of Saragoosa, 1808-9, (1878). Artist: William Home Lizars
The Defence of Saragoosa, 1808-9, (1878). The Second Siege of Zaragoza was the French capture of the Spanish city of Zaragoza (also known as Saragossa) during the Peninsular War

The Battle of La Hogue, 1692 (1878). Artist: W Ridgway
The Battle of La Hogue, 1692 (1878). The related naval battles of Barfleur and La Hogue took place between 29 May and 4 June, 1692. After Benjamin West (1738?1820)

In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Painting held at the Government Art Collection, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

None but the Brave deserve the Fair, c1854. Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
None but the Brave deserve the Fair, c1854. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

South Sea Whale Fishery, 1836. Artist: Edward Duncan
South Sea Whale Fishery, 1836. After Ambroise Louis Garneray (1783-1857). From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 1900, (1900). (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

A Stormy Evening, c1890. Artist: Alfred Edward East
A Stormy Evening, c1890. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

Will O the Wisp, c19th century

Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. Artist: John Leech
Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co

Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Shoeing the Ox, c1910. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Shoeing the Ox, c1910. Painting held in the Aberdeen Art Gallery, Scotland. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. Artist: Robert Havell
The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

A Blind Girl of Rome, c18th century. Artist: Thomas Gaugain
A Blind Girl of Rome, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

The Misers Daughter: 19 / 20, Dispersion of the Jacobite Club, c1842, (1913). Artist: George Cruikshank
The Misers Daughter: 19/20, Dispersion of the Jacobite Club and Death of Cordwell Firebras, c1842. The Misers Daughter is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth published in 1842

Vagrants, c19th century, (1924). Artist: Paul-Joseph Blanc
Vagrants, c19th century. From The Connoisseur Vol LXVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1924.]

The Birmingham Mail near Aylesbury, the guard Banbury proceeding with the bags, 1837 (1907). Artist: Robert Havell
The Birmingham Mail near Aylesbury, the guard Banbury proceeding with the bags 1837. Mail coach drawn by two horses stuck in a snowdrift, with three other horsemen coming to the rescue

Edelweiss, late 19th or early 20th century(?)

Hired for an Hour, 19th century. Two city gentlemen struggling to cope with riding horses they have hired, much to the amusement of country folk

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Through the brushstrokes of Diana of the Uplands and Love Locked Out, artists Charles Wellington Furse and Anna Lea Merritt capture the essence in their poignant works. The struggle is evident as Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy battles against turbulent waves, while JMW Turner's masterpiece The Battle of San Romano depicts the intensity of conflict. In contrast, a maze symbolizes the intricate challenges we face in life, both physically and mentally. A rock climber's determination to conquer bouldering amidst a volcanic backdrop exemplifies human resilience. Yet, even amidst beauty like the Taj Mahal, slums remind us that difficulties persist nearby. Countess of Salisbury stands tall despite her trials, just as a computer-generated maze tests our problem-solving skills. Caterham Asylum represents society's attempt to confront mental health challenges head-on. Similarly, a Vietnamese man bravely enters an underground tunnel during times of war – an embodiment of courage in adversity. Lastly, Captain Spurrier's tragic fate at the hands of Romford reminds us that they are sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. These diverse depictions serve as reminders that difficulty is an ever-present force in our lives; it is how we navigate through these obstacles that defines who we are.