Problem Collection (#6)

The Education Problem, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Education Problem, 1870. Forster, the schoolboy on the left had earlier in the year introduced the governments Bill for Public Elementary Education in England and Wales

Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, dressed as Hercules. The hydra

Columbias Fix, 1861. Columbia, representing the United States, sits overlooking the ocean. To her breast she holds the dove of peace, with the olive twig in its beak

abandoned, absence, adventure, adversity, anticipation, arid climate, blue sky, car
Broken down convertible abandoned on remote road

abundance, access, accuracy, advice, architecture, assistance, challenge, choice
Weather vane above distant maze at sunset

abundance, access, accuracy, advice, architecture, assistance, beacon, beam, challenge
Lighthouse beaming above distant maze

access, advice, assistance, beacon, blue sky, california, cityscape, cloud, cloud computing
Lighthouse beaming in night sky above futuristic cloud

ai, android, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, bionic, breathing, challenge
Robot women wearing masks standing in gas

advanced technology, adversity, affection, ai, android, anxiety, arm around, artificial
Robot woman comforting man

adversity, ai, android, anger, anxiety, arms raised, artificial intelligence, attitude
Frustrated robot woman watching paper flying from photocopier

adversity, ai, android, anxiety, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, bionic
Robot man kneeling on ground

adversity, alone, ar, augmented reality, background people, battle, challenge, choppy
Man sailing on a raft in stormy ocean

adversity, anger, angry, animals, anxiety, attitude, balloon, challenge, cloud, color image
Angry ogre looking up at floating red balloon heart

Scene from Shakespeares Measure for Measure. circa early 19th century

Suffragette Female Agitator
One solution for dealing with the problem of the Female Agitator. Hang a lump of cheese around her neck, tie her hands behind her back and introduce a hungry rodent

Trying to drive a car off St Ives beach
People trying to drive a car off St Ives beach. circa 1950

Isabella, by Francis W Topham (from Measure for Measure). 1888

His Waterloo by H M Bateman, The Foreman of a crazy-pavement enterprise comes up against a frightful problem. A pavement tile with straight sides, a square of perfect proportions

Ox transport on bank of Lumi River, East Africa, WW1
The steep banks of the Lumi River in East Africa caused problems for ox transport during WW1. 1916

Captain Percy Scott. Part of Box 104 Boswell collection.Sir Percy Moreton Scott, 1st Baronet KCB KCVO LL.D (10 July 1853 18 October 1924)

Alhazens problem from Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus) by Leonardo da Vinci. The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Cartoon, Walking past an accident. Its a housemaid who was hit by a taxi. Oh, as if the servant problem wasn t bad enough already ! Date: 1919

The Recruiting Problem Solved, by Bairnsfather
The Recruiting Problem Solved " It strikes me, Bert, that if they combed this mud out they might get a few more men" A cartoon in The Bystander by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather featuring his

Spanish refugees in Gibraltar are given a meal of soup and bread by local boy scouts after crossing the frontier from Spain, 4 February 1965. Although Spanish-speaking, their passports are British

Suffragette A Suffrage Problem. A couple in bed, husband holds up a pair of trousers. The burning question is, who wears them?? Date: circa 1908

The Food Problem, WW1 cartoon by Fish
Professor of Economics (to Hostess): Pardon! - my bread, I believe. Polite society begin to squablle over portions as food shortages take hold in the latter part of the First World War. Date: 1917

British vehicle stuck in mud, Western Front, WW1
A British vehicle stuck in the mud after a thaw on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Vehicle stuck in mud after heavy rain, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers with a vehicle stuck in the mud on a road after heavy rain, Western Front, World War One. Date: circa 1916

The cottage problem: the need for sociability. How to erect eight houses with their garden plots. Two designs, ensuring adequate light and space, and a pleasant external appearance. 1914

Mine problem in North Sea by G. H. Davis
The mine problem in the North Sea. The mine layer at work, showing the way in which the mine is held below the water and how it is exploded by a passing ship

Suit to prevent pilot blackout by G. H. Davis
Beating the fighter pilots problem: a suit to prevent blackout. Details of the American Berger G2 suit, designed to keep pilots conscious in high-speed air battles during the Second World War

Coping with effects of bomb blast by G. H. Davis
The effects of bomb blast: how research and experiment have helped to cope with this vital problem during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Flying at the speed of sound by G. H. Davis
Flying at the speed of sound: radical aircraft conceptions in a new era of aeronautics. Explanatory drawings showing how the problem of compressibility is being tackled

Big gun with tractor in difficulties, Western Front, WW1
A big gun with a tractor which has got into difficulties on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Getting quickly on deck from cabins by G. H. Davis
The difficulty of getting quickly on deck from cabins: the maze inside a modern liner. A suggested illuminated sign, and a photograph of the newly designed Gaskin Hart lifeboat at the West India

Speed controversy and ship losses by G. H. Davis
Faster or slower cargo ships? Some of the outstanding features in the speed controversy over ship losses during the Second World War

War in the stratosphere by G. H. Davis
War in the stratosphere: some problems presented by the enigma of flight miles above the earth during the Second World War. The immediate and vital concern of flying experts all over the world

Business card design, woman with clothes
Business card design, depicting a young woman in a yellow underslip, wondering where to put all her clothes. Date: 20th century

A congested street scene in Shoreditch, London
Swarming with people - and children whose only playground is the pavement - this was a typical street scene in Shoreditch where homelessness and the housing problem was at its worst in the capital

adversity, anxiety, ar, arm in arm, augmented reality, beauty, bonding, challenge
Man robot arm in arm with surprised woman

Cross section biomedical illustration of formation of blood clot by protein fibrogen converting into insoluble fibrin strands

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Sand Road Sign and sandstorm at the B 2 tarred road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay in the Namib Desert. Date:

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Seagull eating plastic garbage (composite image) Date:

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Seagull eating plastic garbage (composite image) Date:

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Harbour Seal young seal entangled in fishing net Date:

Light bulb with planet Earth inside glass, Asia view, isolated on white background

View from space of the wild fires in the western and southwestern United States
June 27, 2012 - View from space of the wild fires in the western and southwestern United States. These particular fires, of unknown cause

Two persons trying to find their way on an unknown alien planet

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"The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI: Problem-solving with Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty" In this captivating sketch, we witness the intense struggle between the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty. As they engage in a battle of wits, Holmes calmly smokes his pipe, showcasing his unwavering focus amidst chaos. Meanwhile, a very long dachshund dog adds an unexpected touch of humor to the scene. The setting shifts to New Tredegar Colliery in Rhymney Valley, South Wales, where the Lewisham Clock Tower stands tall as a symbol of time ticking away. Here lies our problem - one that requires Holmes' unparalleled deduction skills to solve. With Moriarty lurking in the shadows, it becomes evident that this mystery goes beyond ordinary crimes. The Bernouilli Brothers make their appearance as key players in this intricate web of deceit and danger. As we delve deeper into this enigma, we encounter futuristic transport - the torpedo car - hinting at technological advancements ahead of its time. This juxtaposition highlights how even amidst progress, problems persist. A surprising twist awaits us as Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal appears transformed into an ogre-like figure. This metaphorical representation suggests that sometimes our biggest they are rooted within ourselves or those who hold power. On Tatler's cover page during World War I era is a thought-provoking statement: "Britain abstains from drinking. " It serves as a reminder that while war rages on externally, internal struggles such as addiction must also be addressed for true resolution. Through these diverse hints woven together artistically by The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. , we are reminded that problems come in various forms but can always be overcome through intellect and perseverance.