Heroine Collection (#6)

Patriotism of Mother Bailey (engraving)
6011482 Patriotism of Mother Bailey (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patriotism of Mother Bailey)

Ophelia, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder
IL388117 Ophelia, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Jeanne Hachette at the Siege of Beauvais, 1472 (chromolitho)
1093779 Jeanne Hachette at the Siege of Beauvais, 1472 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Hachette at the Siege of Beauvais, 1472)

Joan of Arc entering Orleans, 1429 (chromolitho)
974025 Joan of Arc entering Orleans, 1429 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc entering Orleans, 1429)

King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III (engraving)
971697 King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III)

Miss Glynn as Lady Macbeth (engraving)
971651 Miss Glynn as Lady Macbeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Glynn as Lady Macbeth. From a daguerreotype by Paine of Islington)

Joan of Arc (litho)
821020 Joan of Arc (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc (1412-1431). Folk heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint

Deborah, Hebrew prophetess who delivered her people from Jabin, King of Canaan
531266 Deborah, Hebrew prophetess who delivered her people from Jabin, King of Canaan, and his general Sisera, singing her song of triumph. Judges 5:1. 13th century BC

Cordelia, King Lear
LLM462438 Cordelia, King Lear by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cordelia, King Lear. Illustration for Shakespeares Heroines by Mrs Jameson (1901)

Helena, Alls Well that Ends Well
LLM462432 Helena, Alls Well that Ends Well by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helena, Alls Well that Ends Well)

Isabella, Measure for Measure
LLM462430 Isabella, Measure for Measure by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella, Measure for Measure)

Captain James Cook
LLM457881 Captain James Cook by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain James Cook. Illustration for A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines by Sir Harry Johnston)

Admiral Nelson
LLM457880 Admiral Nelson by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Nelson. Illustration for A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines by Sir Harry Johnston (Wells Gardner)

Henry Havelock
LLM457876 Henry Havelock by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Havelock. Illustration for A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines by Sir Harry Johnston (Wells Gardner)

Florence Nightingale
LLM457874 Florence Nightingale by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence Nightingale. Illustration for A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines by Sir Harry Johnston)

Hamlet
LLM454183 Hamlet by Saunders, H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet. Illustration for Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines (Raphael Tuck, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Juliet from Romeo and Juliet
LLM454181 Juliet from Romeo and Juliet by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juliet from Romeo and Juliet)

Mistress Page and Mistress Ford from the Merry Wives of Windsor
LLM454180 Mistress Page and Mistress Ford from the Merry Wives of Windsor by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Katharina from the Taming of the Shrew
LLM454169 Katharina from the Taming of the Shrew by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Katharina from the Taming of the Shrew)

Clara Barton tending wounded during the American Civil War (colour litho)
PNP375367 Clara Barton tending wounded during the American Civil War (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

An angry operatic heroine boxes a hostile critics ears (engraving)
736188 An angry operatic heroine boxes a hostile critics ears (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joan of Arc at the Chateau of Chinon, 1429 (chromolitho)
2817170 Joan of Arc at the Chateau of Chinon, 1429 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc at the Chateau of Chinon, 1429)

Joan of Arc taken prisoner at the Siege of Compiegne, 1430 (chromolitho)
2817164 Joan of Arc taken prisoner at the Siege of Compiegne, 1430 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joan of Arc, and scenes from her life (chromolitho)
2817068 Joan of Arc, and scenes from her life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc, and scenes from her life)

The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her
2815517 The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her

The heroic mothers, a woman who burns herself and dies to save her two children from the fire (colour litho)
2815113 The heroic mothers, a woman who burns herself and dies to save her two children from the fire (colour litho) by Beltrame

Les Amours de Colinette (colour litho)
2779372 Les Amours de Colinette (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Amours de Colinette, new serial by Maxime Villemer published by Le Petit Journal)

A Serbian heroine (colour litho)
2779882 A Serbian heroine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Serbian heroine)

Grace Darlings Tomb (litho)
2796677 Grace Darlings Tomb (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darlings Tomb)

Comic postcard, Two women chatting in underwear Date: 20th century

French heroines: Marie Schellinck (colour litho)
2818561 French heroines: Marie Schellinck (colour litho) by Royer, Lionel (1852-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French heroines: Marie Schellinck)

Philis de La Tour du Pin de la Charce (colour litho)
2795999 Philis de La Tour du Pin de la Charce (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philis de La Tour du Pin de la Charce)

Grace Darling (engraving)
2795300 Grace Darling (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darling. Illustration for La Recreation, 23 August 1879.); © Look and Learn

Jeanne d Arc, 1875-1900 (gilt bronze)
2969988 Jeanne d Arc, 1875-1900 (gilt bronze) by MerciA©, Antonin (1845-1916); 55.9x53.3x27.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George F. Harding Collection; French, out of copyright

Flora MacDonalds House, Flodigarry, Skye (b / w photo)
3094753 Flora MacDonalds House, Flodigarry, Skye (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flora MacDonalds House, Flodigarry, Skye)

Jeanne D Arc (colour litho)
3094271 Jeanne D Arc (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne D Arc)

Joan of Arc (litho)
3097044 Joan of Arc (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc. Illustration for L Art Gothique by Louis Gonse (Ancienne Maison Quantin)

Shadows of a Great City by Joseph Jefferson and L R Sherwell. First produced in England, at the Princesss Theatre, 14 July 1887

Joan of Arc - How Joan the Maid, clad in Pages Dress, had audience of the Dauphin Charles - Kay Nielsen artwork. Date: 1922

Rene e Bordereau alias Langevin, the Heroine of La Vendee (engraving)
1108395 Rene e Bordereau alias Langevin, the Heroine of La Vendee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene e Bordereau alias Langevin)

Heroes and Heroines of Chinese History, including Empress Wu
PNP367589 Heroes and Heroines of Chinese History, including Empress Wu by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: clockwise from top left: Tsch iao-juo-fu-jen)

Autumn Leaves, 1902 (w / c on card)
PNH368260 Autumn Leaves, 1902 (w/c on card) by Scott, Tom (1854-1927); 46x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Last moments of Atala, 1871 (oil on canvas)
REV346184 Last moments of Atala, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Monroy, Luis (1845-1918); Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info)

Florence Nightingale, 1856 (b / w photo)
NAM261151 Florence Nightingale, 1856 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) on her return from the Crimea

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) in the Military Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean
NAM254183 Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) in the Military Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War, 1856 (colour litho) by Benwell, Joseph-Austin (fl.1865-86); National Army Museum

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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.