Heroine Collection (#3)

Judith, 1901. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the Collection of the -sterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

"Joan of Arc" - painted by John Absolon, 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason
Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours - "Joan of Arc" - painted by John Absolon, 1850. London art exhibition: Joan of Arc in a prison cell

Oiso: Tora's Rain (Oiso, Tora ga ame), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the... c. 1833/34
Oiso: Tora's Rain (Oiso, Tora ga ame), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Oiso: Tora's Rain (Oiso, Tora ga ame), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the... c. 1833/34
Oiso: Tora's Rain (Oiso, Tora ga ame), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Joan of Arc, 1898. Creator: Jan Toorop
Joan of Arc, 1898

Miranda in The Tempest by William Shakespeare, at the Opera House, Southport, 9 October 1905 for one week, Herbert Beerbohm Trees production which opened at His Majestys Theatre on 14 September 1904

Khiuaz Dospanova, Khazak pilot and national heroine
Khiuaz Dospanova (1922-2008), Khazak pilot who served during the Second World War, in the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, nicknamed the Night Witches

The Doncaster Cup, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Doncaster Cup, 1862. This piece of plate, won last week by Tim Whiffler, was modelled by Mr. Henry Hale, and manufactured by Messrs. London and Ryder, of New Bond-street

Joan of Arc - sculpture by Henri Chapu
3787701 Joan of Arc - sculpture by Henri Chapu; (add.info.: Joan of Arc/ Jeanne d'Arc - sculpture by Henri Chapu. Illustration on Liebig card. Early 20th century)

Agnes Reston (1771-1856), known as The Heroine of Matagorda, wife of Sergeant Reston of the 94th Regiment of Foot. In 1810, during an early phase of the Siege of Cadiz by the French

Saint Joan the Maid by Kay Nielsen. How Joan the Maid of Lorraine saw visions and was called upon to deliver France... Date: 1920

Freda Holland, Night Sister, Dellwood Maternity Home, Reading, recipient of the George Medal, with complete disregard for her own safety

Judith, ca. 1526. Creator: Barthel Beham
Judith, ca. 1526

Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies in Tess of the D Urbervilles, based on the novel by Thomas Hardy, at the Barnes Theatre, Richmond, SW London. 1925

Lily Brayton as Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew
Lily Brayton as Katharina in Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith, West London, with Oscar Asche. The couple were also performing in Othello. 1900s

Grace Darling and her Father Saving the Shipwrecked Crew, September 8th, 1838, (1942). In 1838 Grace Darling and her father William Darling, a local lighthouse keeper

WW1 - Return of the body of Heroine Nurse Edith Cavell into Dover Harbour on the R class destroyer HMS Rowena on 14th May 1919. Date: 1919

Fall / Lowchen / Lion Dog / 77
PRAWIS HAPPY HEROINE OF DUNCARA Owner: Perrei-Green Date: 1977

Boudica Boudicca Boadicea Boudicea Buddug Queen
Boudica or Boudicca, aka Boadicea, Boudicea, Buddug. Queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe, leader of a failed uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in AD 60 or 61

The Spirit of America, 1919 (colour litho)
699131 The Spirit of America, 1919 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; © Galerie Bilderwelt

Grace Darling
3787174 Grace Darling; (add.info.: Grace Darling - bust of English victorian heroine known for rescuring survivors of SS Forfarshire off the Northumberland coast in 1833 with her father)

A dangerous way
Sergey Kokinskiy

The Heroine
Branko Askovic

Trawler Heroine, Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 in London

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - the trawler Heroine

Darners, The Flora MacDonald Needle Packet

Miss Smith, heroine of seige of Legation Quarter, Peking
Miss Smith, heroine of the seige of the Legation Quarter, Peking, China

Grace Darling Victorian Heroine

Maria Pita (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Anonymous portrait
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

Simon Arnao Date with Juan Caina, Mayor of Cambre and others on the restitution of properties owned by Maria Pita, 1586. From the Archive of the Kingdom of Galicia. Maria Pita House Museum

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna against the attack of the English Armada in 1589

Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita on the ordinary writ concerning the place of Ledono (Lendoiro), 1616. Mayor Fernandez Pita claimed some properties that Martin de Cavalar had acquired from Francisco

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Death Certificate
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna against the attack of the English Armada

Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna
Philip II (1527-1598). King of Spain. Letter sent by King Philip II to the City Council of La Coruna thanking the city for its resistance to the English siege

The English Armada. Statement of causes which moved the chief commanders of the Navy of Her Most Excellent Majesty the Queen of England on the Voyage and Expedition to Portugal

Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam
The English Armada. Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam. Account of the expedition of Francis Drake and John Norris in 1589 against the Spanish-Portuguese ports

Siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589
Diary and relation of the siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589, by Captain Juan Varela. Manuscript, facsimile of the 19th century. From the Royal Galician Academy. Maria Pita House Museum

Maria Pita House Museum. Exterior facade. Corunna, Galicia, Spain

Maison Jeanne DArc, Rouen
An etching of a market square with tall, half timbered houses in Rouen, France. It was by the location where Joan of Arc was burned alive, on May 30th, 1431

Irene Vanbrugh as heroine in Pinero's Trelawny of the Wells
Irene Vanbrugh as the heroine, Rose Trelawny, in Pinero's play, Trelawny of the Wells Date: circa 1900s

Illustration, Snowdrop -- The Dwarfs, when they came at evening, found Snowdrop lying on the ground quite dead. Date: 1909

SPAIN. Belchite. Sapin. Civil War (1936-1939). Ruins of Belchite, town where the battle of Belchite took place (24th August-6th September 1937)

TOMB OF JEMIMA NICHOLAS
The Fishguard tombstone of Jemima Nicholas, Welsh heroine of the French invasion of Britain, 22 February 1797. Aged 47 at the time, she rounded up 12 Frenchmen with her pitchfork! Date: 1750? - 1832

WINIFRED MAXWELL, COUNTESS OF NITHSDALE Wife of William Maxwell, 5th Earl of Nithsdale, English Jacobite. She helped him to escape from the Tower. Date: ? - 1749

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in a production of La Tosca by Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) at the Lyceum
TPG138901 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in a production of La Tosca by Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) at the Lyceum, 9 July 1888 (coloured engraving) by English School

Cinderella, 1903 (w/c & chalk on paper)
MAN277406 Cinderella, 1903 (w/c & chalk on paper) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); 83.1x76.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1. 14
531267 Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1.14. From Gustave Dore's illustrated Bible 1866. Wood engraving

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"Unveiling the Courageous Heroines: From Grace Darling to Joan of Arc" In a small fishing village, Grace Darling's bravery shone through as she fearlessly rowed into treacherous waters alongside her father, saving lives and becoming an emblem of heroism. Gustav Klimt's masterpiece "Judith" captures the essence of a powerful woman who defied societal norms in 1901, symbolizing strength and independence. Jules Bastien-Lepage immortalized Joan of Arc on canvas in 1879, depicting her unwavering determination and patriotic spirit that made her a revered French national heroine. The captivating Vivien Leigh graced the front cover of The Tatler, embodying elegance and resilience like the heroines before her. Artemisia Gentileschi portrayed Esther standing boldly before Ahasuerus, showcasing feminine courage amidst adversity with remarkable artistry. In Gentileschi's painting "Judith and Holofernes, " Judith emerges as a fearless figure who took matters into her own hands to protect her people from tyranny. Flora MacDonald became an icon for Scottish Jacobites when she risked everything to aid Bonnie Prince Charlie during his escape from British forces. Her selflessness resonates throughout history. Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing during wartime, dedicating herself to caring for wounded soldiers. Her tireless efforts saved countless lives and established new standards in healthcare. Joan of Arc's humble home at Domremy stands as a testament to this legendary French heroine whose unwavering faith led armies towards victory against all odds. As lighthouse keeper's daughter, Grace Darling emerged as an unlikely savior when she braved stormy seas to rescue shipwreck survivors. Her selflessness remains an inspiration today. Pauline Baynes' portrayal of St. Joan captures the essence of this iconic figure whose unwavering belief propelled her forward despite facing unimaginable challenges.