Failure Collection (#4)

La Refuse, 1879 (oil on panel)
476708 La Refuse, 1879 (oil on panel) by Hernandez, Daniel (1856-1932); 26x18.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Peruvian, out of copyright

Struck Out (colour litho)
3105642 Struck Out (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Struck Out. Advertisement for Merchants Gargling Oil.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Mr Fords peace, caricature from the cover of the newspaper
694846 Mr Fords peace, caricature from the cover of the newspaper, L Echo de Paris, 19 December, 1915 (litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Paix de M)

Stealing Off, or Prudent Secesion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798
NCO189777 Stealing Off, or Prudent Secesion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Napoleon I (1769-1821) between War and Peace, c. 1815 (coloured engraving)
CHT163824 Napoleon I (1769-1821) between War and Peace, c. 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint)
CHT386053 There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2490625 Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Arrest of King Louis XVI of France and his family at Varennes while trying to escape after the French Revolution
6000626 Arrest of King Louis XVI of France and his family at Varennes while trying to escape after the French Revolution, 1791 (engraving) by Cain

Fr 6465 f. 22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during
REV38992 Fr 6465 f.22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during the Crusades, 1147-9 (vellum) (see also 154771) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Fish stories (woodcut)
5237203 Fish stories (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish stories. Illustration for 1, 000 Quaint Cuts (Field and Tuer, The Leadenhall Press)

The man who never advertises (engraving)
5998667 The man who never advertises (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man who never advertises)

Napoleon at Fontainebleau (engraving)
2793253 Napoleon at Fontainebleau (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at Fontainebleau)

"Out of the Bag!"(engraving)
2777119 " Out of the Bag!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Out of the Bag!" Cartoon, 28 October 1871)

Arrest at Gyoer of Charles IV and Queen Zita after his second failed attempt to regain
CHT411552 Arrest at Gyoer of Charles IV and Queen Zita after his second failed attempt to regain the throne of Hungary in 1921, cover of Le Petit Journal, 6 November

The Demon Photographer (engraving)
1046499 The Demon Photographer (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Demon Photographer, his Visit to an Ironclad at Spithead)

Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho)
614761 Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Printed and published by H.R)

English huntsman dragged in the middle of the hounds by his headstrong horse, 19th century
6337297 English huntsman dragged in the middle of the hounds by his headstrong horse, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a Strong Fit, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
2636947 Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a Strong Fit, pub.1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Atrophie progressive des muscles extenseurs du bras, Attitude du membre paralyse (colour litho)
5210364 Atrophie progressive des muscles extenseurs du bras, Attitude du membre paralyse (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture of a drunk, with the caption "I can t very well explain"(colour litho)
6000854 Picture of a drunk, with the caption " I can t very well explain" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture of a drunk)

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
2489003 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Failure of the City of Glasgow Bank (engraving)
1059941 The Failure of the City of Glasgow Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Failure of the City of Glasgow Bank)

The Failure of Mr Hooley (engraving)
1063657 The Failure of Mr Hooley (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Failure of Mr Hooley)

Collapse of a bridge at the Gennevilliers gasworks, France (colour litho)
3097547 Collapse of a bridge at the Gennevilliers gasworks, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collapse of a bridge at the Gennevilliers gasworks)

The cobblers wax (colour litho)
3641698 The cobblers wax (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cobblers wax. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Napoleon watching the remains of his Grand Armee rossing the River Berezina on the retreat from Moscow
3100867 Napoleon watching the remains of his Grand Armee rossing the River Berezina on the retreat from Moscow, 1812 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Bernard Palissy, the Huguenot potter, with bowed head in the streets (engraving)
2817225 Bernard Palissy, the Huguenot potter, with bowed head in the streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy, the Huguenot potter)

General Robert E. Lee Sitting in his House in Richmond, 1865 (b / w photo)
STC355102 General Robert E. Lee Sitting in his House in Richmond, 1865 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: taken April 1865; General Lee (1807-90)

He left the assembly hiding his face in his cloak, illustration from The Story of Greece
STC306482 He left the assembly hiding his face in his cloak, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

The Fall of Icarus (oil on canvas)
2645162 The Fall of Icarus (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 66x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Chute d Icare); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223741 Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

A French Hail Storm, or Neptune losing sight of the Brest Fleet
NCO193131 A French Hail Storm, or Neptune losing sight of the Brest Fleet, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
NCO189707 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching with some aquatint) by Gillray

"The first portrait was a hopeless failure"(engraving)
6003495 " The first portrait was a hopeless failure" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Is marriage a failure? Husband holding two screaming babies while his irritated wife tries to relax
5996083 Is marriage a failure? Husband holding two screaming babies while his irritated wife tries to relax and read a book by the fireside (chromolitho) by English School

Hunting with Cheetahs at Dhar, Central India (engraving)
1596454 Hunting with Cheetahs at Dhar, Central India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting with Cheetahs at Dhar, Central India)

Action at Carthagena, Colombia, 1741
3781934 Action at Carthagena, Colombia, 1741 by Gravelot, Hubert Francois (1699-1773); (add.info.: Action at Carthagena, Colombia, 1741. Engraving from drawing by Gravelot)

The Failure of the Comte de la Vaulxs Balloon Trip from Toulon to Algiers (b / w photo)
1628440 The Failure of the Comte de la Vaulxs Balloon Trip from Toulon to Algiers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Songsheet for La Gigolette du Panama related to the Panama Affair
CHT163665 Songsheet for La Gigolette du Panama related to the Panama Affair, late 19th century (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

Monsieur Karaveloff (engraving)
1054983 Monsieur Karaveloff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Karaveloff)

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Sortie de route
David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

Pensioner Patrick Thomas pictured on his lying down bicycle equipped with floats as he makes his first voyage on the River Thames at Laleham

Piper PA-23 Apache G-ASDH
Piper PA-23-160 Apache G-ASDH (msn 23-2045), of the College of Air Training, at Hamble Airfield. On 10 January 1967, G-ASDH, a Piper PA-23 Apache of the College of Air Training at Hamble

A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735

The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle One Brought Before Him & Impeached by his Accomplice: Industry and Idleness, plate 10, September 30, 1747

CHURCHILL / GULBRANSSON 15
WINSTON CHURCHILL German satirical comment on the failure of Churchills Dardanelles expedition - he is kicked out of the War Office Date: 1874 - 1965

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"Failure: A Reflection on Life's Trials and Setbacks" MACCARI, Cesare (1840-1919). Cicero Denouncing: In this powerful painting, Cicero denounces failure as a mere stepping stone towards success. The Ladder of Fortune: Climbing the ladder of fortune often involves stumbling upon failures that teach us valuable lessons along the way. Scene at the Battle of Gettysburg: Even in the face of defeat they can ignite resilience and determination to rise again stronger than ever before. Two businessmen and different business models: Failure serves as a contrasting backdrop for two businessmen; one embracing risks while learning from failures, while the other hesitates due to fear itself. Thucydides / Bust: As Thucydides once said, "The secret to happiness is freedom. . And the secret to freedom is courage. " Embracing our failures with courage leads us closer to true fulfillment. Moon Phase Sequence: Just like phases of the moon cycle through darkness before illuminating fully, our journey through life encounters moments that ultimately lead us towards growth and enlightenment. An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for bean harvest by Dorothea Lange (1939): This poignant photograph reminds us that even amidst hardship and societal labels like unemployment or poverty, individuals possess immense strength within themselves despite perceived failures. Admiral Teddy Evans - British naval officer and Antarctic explorer (1916): Admiral Evans' expedition faced numerous setbacks but demonstrated how perseverance in times of adversity can transform apparent failures into remarkable achievements. Ruins in Los Escullos against Milky Way background: Amidst ruins lies an opportunity for rebirth; just as celestial bodies illuminate dark skies, we find hope after experiencing personal or collective failures. RAILROAD COLLISION (1896) at Crush, Texas.