Opposing Collection (#3)

Sermons in Stones Militant Suffragette. A very masculine suffragette holds a bag of stones ready to aim at shop windows. Captioned

Suffragette Shouts Give me a Vote. Anti-Suffrage view of stereotype. flag-waving screaming harridan on postcard designed by John Hassall for the National League for Opposing Womens Suffrage

As the Artist Might have Drawn it by H. L. Oakley
Silhouettes by Captain H. L. Oakley, showing two opposing views of the Great War - as the artist might have drawn it, and how the censor would certainly prefer it

Dunkerque Fortified
Dunkerque (Dunkirk) is fortified despite treaties prohibiting it : such incidents provoke the British into opposing France in the Austrian Succession War. Date: September 1740

Arthur Jackson
ARTHUR JACKSON nonconformist churchman and scholar, a quiet and peaceable man, though he was obstinate in opposing The Book of Sports. Date: 1593 - 1666

Pamphlets showing both sides of the Anglo-Scottish union debate, 1707 (engraving)
XJF354290 Pamphlets showing both sides of the Anglo-Scottish union debate, 1707 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Sir Edward Carson at a South Londonderry Unionist march (b / w photo)
XJF391536 Sir Edward Carson at a South Londonderry Unionist march (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Carson (1854-1935) barrister

Dome cross of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, German Historical Museum, and tv tower, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Fierce shot blasts Goalkeeper into his own goal
A fearsome shot from an opposing striker smashes into the face of a hapless Goalkeeper, carrying the ball and the keeper back over the line

Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops. From Epitome Institutionum Rei Militaris by Flavius Vegetius (1532)

Fortified position, Siege of Przemsyl, Galicia, WW1
A fortified position during the Siege of Przemsyl in Galicia (now in Poland) on the eastern front during the First World War. The opposing forces were Russian and Austro-Hungarian. Date: 1914-1915

Ezra, Prophet
EZRA Jewish priest and scribe, a teacher of the Torah, advocate of strict observance of the law, particularly opposing the taking of foreign wives. Date: circa 459 BCE

US Football Match 1903
The player with the ball is tackled by an opposing player, as others close in. Date: 1903

Communication, conceptual image. Two model human brains inside glass heads

John Wyclif preaching
Expelled from the university, Wyclif went into the country and there wrote and taught. John Wyclif (c.1324-1384), English theologian and reformist

Junta Fleet
Government forces enter Oporto and the fleet of the Junta, opposing queen Maria II, is taken

Kiev under the Poles
Kiev is occupied by a Polish force opposing the Bolsheviks. But the Red Army will counter- attack and drive them out again before they can start to enjoy their victory

Anti-Revolution Cartoon
REPUBLIC WHICH GOOD CITIZENS DON T WANT - cartoon opposing revolutionary extremism : Marianne holds the torch of civil war and the shrouds of three prominent victims

Acrobatic Ladies Footy
A woman in blue kicks the ball whilst opposing players tumble around her

Catalonia Conflict 3
Council of war of revolutionaries on the outskirts of Barcelona, opposing the new regime

DON CARLOS
Don Carlos, chief contender for the throne, claims to be legitimate heir. Reactionary, opposing reform, staunchly Catholic, he is seen returning from mass at Estella

Picking the Roses
In the Temple Gardens, London, opposing nobles pick red or white roses according as they favour the party of Lancaster or York. Date: circa 1455

Fur seals and king penguins, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, South Atlantic

Mocking birds, Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecudaor, South America

Two male impala (Aepyceros melampus) fighting, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Hendrik Van Brederode
HENDRIK VAN BREDERODE Dutch statesman, patriot leader of Les Gueux (the beggars) opposing Spanish domination of the Netherlands

Germans Crush Belgium
Belgium : having taken the Netherlands, the Germans sweep through Belgium and quickly overwhelm the opposing forces

Running W / Rugby Ball
An attacking player charges forward with the ball, chased by two opposing players

Opposing the Martians
76-year old William Dock stands ready to hold off the Martians in his farm near Grovers Mill - location of the dramatised version, in the Mercury Theatre broadcast

Trafalgar, Birds Eye
A birds eye view of the opposing fleets

York & Lancaster Houses
Opposing nobles choose white or red roses depending on whether they favour the House of York or the House of Lancaster

John Bright as Quaker
JOHN BRIGHT, statesman, depicted as a Quaker, opposing the territorial party (the landowners) and declaring that the Constitution may have to be reformulated or destroyed

William Duke Devonshire
WILLIAM CAVENDISH, second duke of DEVONSHIRE soldier and statesman, noted for opposing the South Sea scheme which he looked upon as a nefarious trick

Matthew Wren
MATTHEW WREN churchman, bishop of Norwich and subsequently of Ely, imprisoned for 15 years for opposing dissenters. with his autograph

Opposing Lincoln
Supporters of M Clellan try to drum up New York voters to oppose Lincolns second term of office : needless to say, he will be re-elected despite their efforts

Garde Nationale
The Garde Nationale are a kind of citizens army, dedicated to Republicanism and opposing the monarchy of Louis- Philippe

LOUIS RIEL Canadian rebel, sought to set up provisional government opposing Dominion of Canada, captured and hanged for treason

Bibulus Opposing Caesar
Bibulus, consul with Julius Caesar, tried in vain to oppose his ambitions

Chinese Zodiacal Pairs
The 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac positioned in opposing pairs

Patrick Henry speaking against the Stamp Act
Patrick Henry, in the Virginia House of Burgesses, introduces radical resolutions opposing the Stamp Act, warning King George III that he could go the way of Caesar and Charles I

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"Opposing: A Tapestry of Contrasting Forces Through Art and History" From the fierce battles depicted in "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" by Leon-Maxime Faivre to the iconic clash captured in "The Battle of San Romano" by Paolo Uccello, opposing forces have long been a subject that captivates artists and historians alike. Even nature itself showcases opposition, as seen in the mesmerizing image of hippos locked in combat. Their sheer strength and determination remind us that conflict is not exclusive to humans. But opposition can also take on different forms beyond physical confrontation. Figures like Jean Jaures emerge as symbols of ideological strife, challenging societal norms for the greater good. In times of war, opposing sides are often forced into close proximity, leading to unexpected moments of human connection. The poignant image from WW2's "Careless Lives" reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, empathy can bridge divides. Similarly, the powerful depiction of two enemy soldiers holding hands in "Entente Cordiale" serves as a reminder that peace can be found even among those who were once sworn enemies. History is marked with countless instances where opposing forces clashed on battlefields like Ypres. Yet today we see these same fields adorned with markers and signs honoring those who fought bravely on both sides - a testament to reconciliation and remembrance. Artistic expressions such as Ian Carmichael's sketches or David Lodge's portrayals offer glimpses into contrasting perspectives within society itself. These works serve as mirrors reflecting our own internal struggles between differing beliefs or values. Finally, Andre and M-J Chenier stand out as examples where personal relationships become entangled amidst political turmoil - their love story unfolding against a backdrop of revolution. Through art and history, we are reminded that opposition exists not only between nations or armies but within ourselves too, and is through understanding these complexities that we gain insight into our shared humanity while appreciating the beauty that arises from opposing forces.