Gales Collection (#4)

Windy Day at Veneux, 1882 ( Oil on canvas)
7215304 Windy Day at Veneux, 1882 ( Oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: ALFRED SISLEY (1839-1899) La Campagne de Veneux

Edwardian motorist having his cap blown off while driving (colour litho)
7153692 Edwardian motorist having his cap blown off while driving (colour litho) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aeolus and Juno (litho)
7149448 Aeolus and Juno (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeolus and Juno. Illustration from Vergils Aeneis (Virgils Aeneid) (Berthold Sutter, Munich)

Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho)
7172959 Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:2 and 2:3)

The Fables of Aesop: The Wind and the Sun (litho)
7155728 The Fables of Aesop: The Wind and the Sun (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wind and the Sun)

On the Kansas Pacific Railway (engraving)
7163236 On the Kansas Pacific Railway (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Kansas Pacific Railway)

SUMMER SKETCH: the vine suffers... lets suffer the vine, 1857 (illustration)
7211597 SUMMER SKETCH: the vine suffers... lets suffer the vine, 1857 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: SUMMER SKETCH: The vine suffers)

A Fowl Wind (engraving)
7177737 A Fowl Wind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fowl Wind. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Christ walking on water (colour litho)
7172936 Christ walking on water (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ walking on water (Matthew 14:29 and 30)

Congested Areas, The Ocean in the Middle Ages (litho)
7168512 Congested Areas, The Ocean in the Middle Ages (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congested Areas, The Ocean in the Middle Ages)

Wind demon, wall painting from Pompeii (engraving)
7157354 Wind demon, wall painting from Pompeii (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind demon, wall painting from Pompeii)

Christ calming the Tempest on the sea (colour litho)
7153777 Christ calming the Tempest on the sea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ calming the Tempest on the sea)

The weather vane (colour litho)
7150447 The weather vane (colour litho) by Le Quesne, Fernand (1856-c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weather vane)

Venti, the Winds (engraving)
7164193 Venti, the Winds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venti, the Winds. Illustration for A Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology)

Windblown landscape (pen, brush & sepia ink on paper)
3082068 Windblown landscape (pen, brush & sepia ink on paper) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 21.6x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

A Sand Storm in the Desert (colour litho)
3626547 A Sand Storm in the Desert (colour litho) by Brown, Maynard (fl.1878-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sand Storm in the Desert)

Woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a windy day (engraving)
6030942 Woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a windy day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late Gales, the Storm at Scarborough (engraving)
1619930 The late Gales, the Storm at Scarborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Gales, the Storm at Scarborough)

Fear (chromolitho)
961378 Fear (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fear. 19th century illustration by unknown artist.); © Look and Learn

Ponies in the snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730866 Ponies in the snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ponies in the snow)

Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho)
2815610 Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sad Christmas)

One of the most curious and exciting winter sports, the sailing skating that, born in Norway... (colour litho)
2809073 One of the most curious and exciting winter sports, the sailing skating that, born in Norway... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A 16 year-old schoolboy saving a boat and its passengers (colour litho)
2779754 A 16 year-old schoolboy saving a boat and its passengers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Blow, blow, thou winter wind"(engraving)
2781063 " Blow, blow, thou winter wind" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Blow, blow)

A Tragic Gale In The Venetian Lagoons, Shipwreck Of A Bragozzo Near Chioggia (colour litho)
2798714 A Tragic Gale In The Venetian Lagoons, Shipwreck Of A Bragozzo Near Chioggia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho)
2798421 The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho) by Thiel, Ewald (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last sulphur. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 14 April 1901.); © Look and Learn

The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho)
2778087 The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho) by Beltrame

Its raining bank tickets! (colour litho)
2778523 Its raining bank tickets! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its raining bank tickets)

A picturesque horse escape in the countryside of Novara (colour litho)
2778079 A picturesque horse escape in the countryside of Novara (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four German aeronauts (colour litho) have run a scary adventure
2778049 Four German aeronauts (colour litho) have run a scary adventure by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four German aeronauts have raced a frightening adventure)

Gale (chromolitho)
2782812 Gale (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gale. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Storm damage in the Place du Chatelet, Paris (colour litho)
2818784 Storm damage in the Place du Chatelet, Paris (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm damage in the Place du Chatelet, Paris. Cyclone a Paris)

Testing aeroplanes - The National Physical Laboratory
The British Air-Office: A Place of wind-towers, whirling-tables and gales made to order. The testing of aeroplanes at the National Physical Laboratory at Teddington

The Gales on the Coast of Cornwall (engraving)
1589443 The Gales on the Coast of Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gales on the Coast of Cornwall)

Nova 2644 fol. 57r The East Wind, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142949 Nova 2644 fol.57r The East Wind, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Nova 2644 fol. 58v The North Wind, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142946 Nova 2644 fol.58v The North Wind, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Weather (woodcut)
5237206 Weather (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weather. Illustration for 1, 000 Quaint Cuts (Field and Tuer, The Leadenhall Press)

Lady and Gent racing in car, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730686 Lady and Gent racing in car, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady and Gent racing in car)

One Man Waiting, One Man Walking, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730869 One Man Waiting, One Man Walking, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Man Waiting, One Man Walking)

Girl and dog running in the snow, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731197 Girl and dog running in the snow, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and dog running in the snow)

Man looking at Scarecrow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731037 Man looking at Scarecrow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man looking at Scarecrow)

A great battleship in the storm, a coup d mare that rips and scatters the lifeboats... (colour litho)
2815598 A great battleship in the storm, a coup d mare that rips and scatters the lifeboats... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Windy, Wet Day on the Medway (colour litho)
3623989 A Windy, Wet Day on the Medway (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Windy, Wet Day on the Medway)

The Bath (colour litho)
3098982 The Bath (colour litho) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, January 1901.); © Look and Learn

A nice gesture from the King (colour litho)
2809151 A nice gesture from the King (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nice gesture from the King)

The Canadian SS "Sardinian"crossing the Atlantic in the Recent Gales (engraving)
1047043 The Canadian SS " Sardinian" crossing the Atlantic in the Recent Gales (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales (engraving)
1059184 Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales)

Lighthouse with Sailing Ship, 1880s (colour litho)
1147308 Lighthouse with Sailing Ship, 1880s (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; out of copyright

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"Gales: A Powerful Force of Nature Unleashed" Curlews gracefully navigate the turbulent skies above the stormy sea in Wales, UK during a fierce gale in December. The sight is both awe-inspiring and humbling as these resilient birds brave the elements. In 1863, Lytham Lighthouse stands tall against the relentless winds of Lancashire, its beacon guiding ships to safety amidst the raging gales. This historic structure serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of nature's fury. On Quarr Hill in Dorset, England, hawthorn trees stand windswept and twisted by countless gales. Their gnarled branches tell tales of resilience and survival against powerful gusts that sweep across this rugged landscape. Amidst these natural wonders lies an attractive idea for gentlemen's wear - clothing designed to withstand even the fiercest gales. With sturdy fabrics and innovative designs, it offers protection without compromising style or comfort. The English Ship Resolution battles through a tempestuous gale on canvas from around 1680. The artist captures not only the sheer power of nature but also the determination and skill required to navigate such treacherous waters. Flash floods wreak havoc in Trieste as torrential rains combine with strong winds during a violent gale. Streets turn into rivers while residents seek shelter from this forceful display of nature's might. Empress Eugenie finds solace at Trouville Beach in 1863 despite battling against gusting winds that whip her hair and dress about her figure. Even royalty cannot escape the captivating allure of witnessing a true gale firsthand. In 1893, watering horses becomes an arduous task under heavy rain brought by an unrelenting storm. These majestic creatures endure alongside their caretakers who bravely face wind-driven raindrops with unwavering dedication.