Heroine Collection (#7)

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

Judith and Holofernes
KAB76920 Judith and Holofernes by Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista (1683-1754); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Salammbo, 1907
REY77717 Salammbo, 1907 by Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1929); 58x48 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Joan of Arc (1412-31), 1787 (coloured engraving)
STC134676 Portrait of Joan of Arc (1412-31), 1787 (coloured engraving) by Sergent-Marceau, Antoine Louis Francois (1751-1847); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Judith and Holofernes, 1599 (oil on canvas) (detail of 507191)
AII243048 Judith and Holofernes, 1599 (oil on canvas) (detail of 507191) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 145x195 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Electra and the Chorus bearing vessels for libation on the tomb of Agamemnon
CHT239756 Electra and the Chorus bearing vessels for libation on the tomb of Agamemnon, illustration from The Choephori by Aeschylus (c.525-c.456 BC) c.1830-40 (engraving) by Flaxman

The Story of the Princess, illustration for Little Dorrit
DHM197631 The Story of the Princess, illustration for Little Dorrit (engraving) (b/w photo) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Charles Dickens Museum, London

Room in which Joan of Arc was born, in Domremy, north-eastern France, as it existed in 1812. 1812

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Joan of Arc in Le Proces de Jeanne d
CHT182436 Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Joan of Arc in Le Proces de Jeanne d Arc by Emile Moreau, 1909 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910)

Chactas and Atala, from Atala by Francois Rene Vicomte de Chateaubriand
OTB182329 Chactas and Atala, from Atala by Francois Rene Vicomte de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

Dying Lucretia (marble) (detail of 186900)
XJL186901 Dying Lucretia (marble) (detail of 186900) by Campeny y Estrany, Damian Buenaventura (1771-1855); La Lonja, Valencia, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Fan design depicting a scene from La Esmeralda
CHT179965 Fan design depicting a scene from La Esmeralda, an opera by Louise-Angelique Bertin (1805-77) after the novel by Victor Hugo (1802-85) c.1836 (colour litho) by French School

Perdita c. 1866 (oil on panel)
Ma88157 Perdita c.1866 (oil on panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Joan of Arc (c. 1412-31) being led to Charles VII (1403-61) from the Vigils of Charles VII
EDI42140 Joan of Arc (c.1412-31) being led to Charles VII (1403-61) from the Vigils of Charles VII, c.1484 (vellum) by Martial de Paris (known as Auvergne) (fl.15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Siege of Paris by Joan of Arc (c. 1412-31) in 1429, from the Vigils of Charles VII, c
EDI42069 The Siege of Paris by Joan of Arc (c.1412-31) in 1429, from the Vigils of Charles VII, c.1484 (vellum) by Martial de Paris (known as Auvergne) (fl.15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Grace Darling and her father saving the shipwrecked crew, 17th September 1838 (w / c)
SC27833 Grace Darling and her father saving the shipwrecked crew, 17th September 1838 (w/c) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Desdemona, from the play Othello, "Gallery of the Women of Shakespeare", 1838
XEE4152743 Desdemona, from the play Othello, " Gallery of the Women of Shakespeare", 1838 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The relief of Orleans by Joan of Arc, 1429 (colour litho)
5229967 The relief of Orleans by Joan of Arc, 1429 (colour litho) by Lenepveu, Jules Eugene (1819-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: The relief of Orleans by Joan of Arc, 1429)

Joan of Arc (oil on canvas)
1275251 Joan of Arc (oil on canvas) by Piffard, Harold Hume (1867-1938); 91.5x72.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Queen Iseult, 1891 (oil on canvas)
CH401833 Queen Iseult, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Stott, William (1857-1900); 98.2x108.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Wreck of the Forfarshire, 1840 (oil on canvas)
6198655 The Wreck of the Forfarshire, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Joy, Thomas Musgrave (1812-66); 187.5x248.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Statue of Joan of Arc unveiled at Reims, France on 15 July 1896 (engraving)
6000533 Statue of Joan of Arc unveiled at Reims, France on 15 July 1896 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Joan of Arc unveiled at Reims)

Abhisarika Nayika, c. 1820 (opaque pigments and gold on paper)
6040415 Abhisarika Nayika, c.1820 (opaque pigments and gold on paper) by Central Indian School, (19th century); 20x15 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From Madhya Pradesh)

Little Women - Christmas entertainments
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Christmas entertainments, in which the friends and family dress up and act out scenes from a romantic melodrama

Annie Oakley, pub. c. 1899 (b / w photo)
2958295 Annie Oakley, pub. c.1899 (b/w photo) by Fox, Richard Kyle (1846-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annie Oakley (1860 - 1826); ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

David Livingstone
LLM457877 David Livingstone by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstone. Illustration for A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines by Sir Harry Johnston (Wells Gardner)

General Gordon
LLM457875 General Gordon by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gordon. Illustration for A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines by Sir Harry Johnston (Wells Gardner)

Constance, King John
LLM462440 Constance, King John by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constance, King John. Illustration for Shakespeares Heroines by Mrs Jameson (1901)

Perdita, A Winters Tale
LLM462435 Perdita, A Winters Tale by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perdita, A Winters Tale)

Portia, Merchant of Venice
LLM462431 Portia, Merchant of Venice by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Merchant of Venice)

Sarah Siddons as the Tragic Muse, 1783-84 (oil on canvas)
HEH416331 Sarah Siddons as the Tragic Muse, 1783-84 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 239.4x147.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Deirdres Lament, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend
STC411956 Deirdres Lament, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend by Charles Squire, 1905 (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Call, I Follow, I Follow, Let Me Die!, c. 1865 / 75 (b / w photo)
872426 Call, I Follow, I Follow, Let Me Die!, c.1865/75 (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mary Hillier); The Stapleton Collection; English

Grace Darling (chromolitho)
668302 Grace Darling (chromolitho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darling.); © Look and Learn

Votive relief depicting Echelos and Basile, c. 400 BC (marble)
XZL150419 Votive relief depicting Echelos and Basile, c.400 BC (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); height: 2500 cm; National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Ophelia, 1861 (oil on board)
CW122380 Ophelia, 1861 (oil on board) by Dicksee, Thomas-Francis (1819-95); 29.8x24.1 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Imogen and the Shepherds 1860-1870 (oil on canvas)
BIR115519 Imogen and the Shepherds 1860-1870 (oil on canvas) by Smetham, James (1821-89); 25.3x61.2 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: An illustration of Cymbeline Act IV, sc ii)

Mary Garden as Melisande, front cover of Le Theatre magazine
CHT163653 Mary Garden as Melisande, front cover of Le Theatre magazine, 1902 (colour litho) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Mirror depicting Aphrodite persuading Helen to follow Paris to Troy
XIR197143 Mirror depicting Aphrodite persuading Helen to follow Paris to Troy, from Palestrina (bronze) by Etruscan, (5th century BC); height: 22 cm; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome

Illustration from Troilus and Cressida, Act III, Scene 2
STC102984 Illustration from Troilus and Cressida, Act III, Scene 2, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (engraving) by English School

Alcestis sacrifices herself to save her husband Admetus, King of Pherae, 1785
PWI82348 Alcestis sacrifices herself to save her husband Admetus, King of Pherae, 1785 by Peyron, Jean Francois Pierre (1744-1814); 327x325 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French

King Ahasuerus and Queen Esther (oil on canvas)
NCM95424 King Ahasuerus and Queen Esther (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 162.5x264.4 cm; Norwich City Council (Churchman House) UK; eNorwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery; Italian

Final Act ( Act IV) of La Favorite depicting Leonora dying in the arms of
CHT277822 Final Act ( Act IV) of La Favorite depicting Leonora dying in the arms of Fernando, c.1850 (colour litho) by Lepaulle

O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived
STC324270 O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, illustration from
STC324263 Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day
STC324258 Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

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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.