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Heroic Collection (#5)

"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety

Background imageHeroic Collection: Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Prince of Orange changing his Wounded Horse during the Engagement at Boutersem, 1837-1839

The Prince of Orange changing his Wounded Horse during the Engagement at Boutersem, 1837-1839. Other Title(s): The Prince of Orange, later King Willem II

Background imageHeroic Collection: Venus Bringing Simples for the Wounded Aeneas, 1706. Creator: Hendrik Krock

Venus Bringing Simples for the Wounded Aeneas, 1706. Creator: Hendrik Krock
Venus Bringing Simples for the Wounded Aeneas, 1706

Background imageHeroic Collection: Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du 'Gloria Victis'

Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du "Gloria Victis". From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageHeroic Collection: Le 'Gloria Victis'; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil

Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil
Antonin Mercie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Background imageHeroic Collection: Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon

Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon
Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Explosion of Gunboat nr 2, under Command of Jan van Speijk, off Antwerp, 5 February 1831, 1832

The Explosion of Gunboat nr 2, under Command of Jan van Speijk, off Antwerp, 5 February 1831, 1832

Background imageHeroic Collection: Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834

Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834. Creator: Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer
Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834

Background imageHeroic Collection: Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, 1642

Background imageHeroic Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505. Creator: Unknown

Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505. Creator: Unknown
Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505

Background imageHeroic Collection: Lafayette monument, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson

Lafayette monument, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Lafayette monument, between 1880 and 1897

Background imageHeroic Collection: Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d

Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d

Background imageHeroic Collection: Aeneas Crowning Cloanthus, c.1661-c.1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol

Aeneas Crowning Cloanthus, c.1661-c.1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Aeneas Crowning Cloanthus, c.1661-c.1663. Other Title(s): Aeneas at the Court of Latinus

Background imageHeroic Collection: 'Queen Boadicea' - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856

"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: J. R. C
"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Sculpture of Boudicca, queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe. Mr

Background imageHeroic Collection: Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Event to welcome the return of...two of the heroic defenders of the city of Kars [Crimean War]

Background imageHeroic Collection: Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856

Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856....Company Sergeant Christy (sitting), and Sergeant Samuel McGifford, both of the 4th Battalion

Background imageHeroic Collection: Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856

Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, [Paris], 1856. A very gratifying reward of the bravery of heroes from the Crimea...took place in the Bois de

Background imageHeroic Collection: Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre

Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre... 1916 (1924 Creator: Unknown)
Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre et le general Roques, ministre de la Guerre

Background imageHeroic Collection: Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Legion d'Honneur, 1016

Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Legion d'Honneur, 1016. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Croix de la Legion D'Honneur, 1016. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration

Background imageHeroic Collection: Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Equestrian statue in bronze of national hero Antonio Maceo Grajales, sculpted by Domenico Boni and completed in 1916, Havana, Cuba

Background imageHeroic Collection: L'Alliance avec la mer; M Karel Cogge, qui assura l'inondation de la region de Nieuport, 1914

L'Alliance avec la mer; M Karel Cogge, qui assura l'inondation de la region de Nieuport, 1914. Creator: Polinet
L'Alliance avec la mer; M Karel Cogge, qui assura l'inondation de la region de Nieuport, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Background imageHeroic Collection: Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageHeroic Collection: Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Equestrian statue in bronze of national hero Antonio Maceo Grajales, sculpted by Domenico Boni and completed in 1916, Havana, Cuba

Background imageHeroic Collection: John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Mayan Theatre..."John Henry" - Federal Theatre Project...Div. of W.P.A.'. Play based on the African-American folk hero

Background imageHeroic Collection: Marcus Curtius, 1529. Creator: Master I. B

Marcus Curtius, 1529. Creator: Master I. B
Marcus Curtius, 1529

Background imageHeroic Collection: Pour l'Humanité, pour la Patrie, c1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Weerts

Pour l'Humanité, pour la Patrie, c1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Weerts
Pour l'Humanite, pour la Patrie, c1895. For Humanity, for the Homeland

Background imageHeroic Collection: Mucius Scaevola. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti

Mucius Scaevola. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti
Mucius Scaevola

Background imageHeroic Collection: Marcus Curtius, 1529. Creator: Master I. B

Marcus Curtius, 1529. Creator: Master I. B
Marcus Curtius, 1529

Background imageHeroic Collection: Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?), late 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?), late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?), late 16th century

Background imageHeroic Collection: Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Creator: Henry Cros

Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Creator: Henry Cros
Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Ariadne's Thread. Greek mythology: the daughter of King Minos of Crete gives Theseus a ball of yarn to lay a trail as he sets out to kill the Minotaur

Background imageHeroic Collection: Portrait of Thadée Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817

Portrait of Thadée Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Thadee Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Assyrian Hercules casting out the Evil Spirit, the Nineveh Court, Crystal Palace, Sydenham

The Assyrian Hercules casting out the Evil Spirit, the Nineveh Court, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 18 Creator: Unknown
The Assyrian Hercules casting out the Evil Spirit, the Nineveh Court, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageHeroic Collection: Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school

Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school
Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600

Background imageHeroic Collection: 'The Heroes of the Crimea', 1854. Creator: Unknown. 'The Heroes of the Crimea', 1854

"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854
"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Sheet music celebrating British forces fighting in the Crimean War. The Poetry by Charles MacKay, the music by Frank Mori'

Background imageHeroic Collection: 'The Heroes of the Crimea', 1854. Creator: Unknown. 'The Heroes of the Crimea', 1854

"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854
"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Sheet music celebrating British forces fighting in the Crimean War. The Poetry by Charles MacKay, the music by Frank Mori'

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Oath of Lafayette, at the Fete de la Federation, July 14, 1790, 1791

The Oath of Lafayette, at the Fete de la Federation, July 14, 1790, 1791. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
The Oath of Lafayette, at the Fete de la Federation, July 14, 1790, 1791

Background imageHeroic Collection: Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz... 1891

Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz... 1891. Creator: Richard Westall
Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying

The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying Spaninish...'1891 Creator
The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying Spaninish Admiral, Don Xavier Winthvysen on board the "San Josef" February 14 1797, after Orme. 1891

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the 'San Josef'... 1891

The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the "San Josef"... 1891
The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the "San Josef", after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageHeroic Collection: Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20... 1891

Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20... 1891
Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20, 1777, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageHeroic Collection: The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805, after Benjamin West, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageHeroic Collection: Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891

Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891. Creator: Frank Baden-Powell
Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageHeroic Collection: Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral... 1891

Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral... 1891. Creator: John Hoppner
Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral, after John Hoppner, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageHeroic Collection: Pictures of the Year - VIII. 'Ulysses and the Sirens', after JW Waterhouse, ARA, 1891

Pictures of the Year - VIII. "Ulysses and the Sirens", after JW Waterhouse, ARA, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - VIII. "Ulysses and the Sirens", after JW Waterhouse, ARA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageHeroic Collection: Deux Heros; Tableau de Georges Scott. 1915. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott

Deux Heros; Tableau de Georges Scott. 1915. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Deux Heros; Tableau de Georges Scott, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Background imageHeroic Collection: Bara, c.1882. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner

Bara, c.1882. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Bara, c.1882

Background imageHeroic Collection: Les quatre heroines de Vertus; les quatre soeurs Vatel decorees de la Croix de Guerre.'

Les quatre heroines de Vertus; les quatre soeurs Vatel decorees de la Croix de Guerre.'. Creator: Unknown
Les quatre heroines de Vertus, MIIes Marie, Helene, Camille et Madeleine Vatel; les quatre soeurs Vatel decorees de la Croix de Guerre'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV




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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.