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Pushing Collection (#3)

"Pushing the Boundaries: A Glimpse into the World of Perseverance and Determination" In Diego Rivera's iconic mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Background imagePushing Collection: Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855

Background imagePushing Collection: Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855

Background imagePushing Collection: Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855

Background imagePushing Collection: Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855

Background imagePushing Collection: The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1855-56

Background imagePushing Collection: Cartoon, Excelsior! (Suffragist as Sisyphus)

Cartoon, Excelsior! (Suffragist as Sisyphus)
Cartoon, Excelsior! A Suffragette depicted as Sisyphus pushing the large boulder of Womens Suffrage up the Parliament Hill

Background imagePushing Collection: The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910

The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Background imagePushing Collection: Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, South Korea

Background imagePushing Collection: The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U. S

The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U. S
COLD WAR: BALKANS, 1947. The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U.S. President Harry Truman (left)

Background imagePushing Collection: View of blue wildebeest crossing the Marta River in large numbers, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

View of blue wildebeest crossing the Marta River in large numbers, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Blue wildebeest cross river in huge numbers

Background imagePushing Collection: A wounded Russian soldier carried to safety by his comrades during the Russo-Turkish War

A wounded Russian soldier carried to safety by his comrades during the Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)
19th Century, Archival, Archive, carried to safety, Carrying, Comrades, During, Engraving, Handcart, Historical, History, Illustration, Injured, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Pushing, Russian

Background imagePushing Collection: Indoor Work at the Old Algachinsk Silver and Lead Ore Enrichment Plant, 1891

Indoor Work at the Old Algachinsk Silver and Lead Ore Enrichment Plant, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Indoor Work at the Old Algachinsk Silver and Lead Ore Enrichment Plant, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi

Background imagePushing Collection: Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho)

Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho)
976589 Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great goes for a little ride)

Background imagePushing Collection: Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper)

Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper)
NGW388596 Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Israels, Jozef (Josef) (1824-1911); 21.5x34 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imagePushing Collection: Horn Lane, Acton, West London, W3

Horn Lane, Acton, West London, W3
circa 1910s

Background imagePushing Collection: Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses

Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415841 Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Background imagePushing Collection: Soap Box Races at Stoneham Boys School, Reading, Berkshire, June 1980

Soap Box Races at Stoneham Boys School, Reading, Berkshire, June 1980

Background imagePushing Collection: Hot Dogs, John O Brien of Londons West End, pushes his hot dog stand

Hot Dogs, John O Brien of Londons West End, pushes his hot dog stand from Wardour Mews. He starts his nights work when other people start their leisure. September 1968

Background imagePushing Collection: Members of Gosforth Mother Club had a long walk today, on 19th May 1971 - a three mile

Members of Gosforth Mother Club had a long walk today, on 19th May 1971 - a three mile sponsored pram push. More than 40 mothers with their babies took part in the walk to raise funds for cancer

Background imagePushing Collection: Boat launch Robin Hoods Bay

Boat launch Robin Hoods Bay
Using an old farm tractor, three fishermen wearing oilskins launch a small lobster boat down the wet cobble slip of Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Background imagePushing Collection: Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) female and young in the mud, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) female and young in the mud, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. February

Background imagePushing Collection: Rear view of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd crossing the Mara river, Masai-Mara

Rear view of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd crossing the Mara river, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Background imagePushing Collection: Woman and a boy working in a coal mine, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848

Woman and a boy working in a coal mine, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848. A woman and boy underground in a coal mine moving a basket containing 3-4 cwt of coal

Background imagePushing Collection: Woman selling goods on bicycle in Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Woman selling goods on bicycle in Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Background imagePushing Collection: Outdoor cafe in Piata Unirii, Timisoara, Banat, Romania

Outdoor cafe in Piata Unirii, Timisoara, Banat, Romania

Background imagePushing Collection: Pharaohs Workers - Ancient Egypt - by Fortunino Matania

Pharaohs Workers - Ancient Egypt - by Fortunino Matania
Workers building a temple or palace for a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. Date: Unknown, poss. 1920s

Background imagePushing Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 and Bedford MK

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 and Bedford MK
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 being pushed back into its hide by a Bedford MK 4-tonner, during a field deployment in Germany

Background imagePushing Collection: Cyclist With Goat Lady

Cyclist With Goat Lady
A detailed illustration of a cyclist pushing his bike, towards a lady standing in the countryside with her goats. Date: circa 1939

Background imagePushing Collection: Deja! Already!

Deja! Already!
This illustration shows a lady wearing a red and white dress, pushing along a pram, a gentleman is speaking with a little girl at the top of the entrance stairs of a fine house

Background imagePushing Collection: St John's Ambulance Vehicle and Stretcher

St John's Ambulance Vehicle and Stretcher. Top: vehicle in use, bottom: stretcher removed from the vehicle. Date: 1888

Background imagePushing Collection: Cartoon illustration by Mars, A New Woman

Cartoon illustration by Mars, A New Woman
Cartoon illustration by Mars, captioned A New Woman Showing a woman skating in costume and hat, pushing a man in top hat, blanket and furs in a seated sleigh. Date: 1895

Background imagePushing Collection: Evening Lit Street

Evening Lit Street
Oil painting of a street in the evening, featuring a man pushing a cart down the road, towards the light. We see the calligraphic touch of Utrillo grafted to the dramatic vision of Vlaminck

Background imagePushing Collection: When thick snow clogs the streets of Paris, passengers have to get out of their bus

When thick snow clogs the streets of Paris, passengers have to get out of their bus and help the horses drag it up a slope. Date: 1872

Background imagePushing Collection: A cat pushing a kitten in a pram (colour litho)

A cat pushing a kitten in a pram (colour litho)
732439 A cat pushing a kitten in a pram (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat pushing a kitten in a pram)

Background imagePushing Collection: The Warrior's Daughter, or The Convalescent, c. 1878 (oil on panel) (see also 27536)

The Warrior's Daughter, or The Convalescent, c. 1878 (oil on panel) (see also 27536)
MAN62985 The Warrior's Daughter, or The Convalescent, c.1878 (oil on panel) (see also 27536) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 36.2x21.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imagePushing Collection: Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870

Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870
866061 Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePushing Collection: Victorian coal miner pushing a minecart

Victorian coal miner pushing a minecart
Victorian vintage engraving of a 19th century coal miner pushing coal in a minecart. The minecart or mine cart (also known as a mine trolley) is a type of rolling stock found on a mine railway

Background imagePushing Collection: Canal with Organ (oil on canvas)

Canal with Organ (oil on canvas)
1562551 Canal with Organ (oil on canvas) by Kuyten, Harry or Harrie (1883-1952); 111x131 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heerengracht met draaiorgel); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imagePushing Collection: Homeless, the flight from the German hordes, from The Illustrated War News (litho)

Homeless, the flight from the German hordes, from The Illustrated War News (litho)
STC312573 Homeless, the flight from the German hordes, from The Illustrated War News (litho) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imagePushing Collection: Watch-boxes increased in number during Queen Annes reign

Watch-boxes increased in number during Queen Annes reign
3665812 Watch-boxes increased in number during Queen Annes reign. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Watch-boxes increased in number during Queen Annes reign)

Background imagePushing Collection: The Agrarian Strikes in Lombardy, Peasant Assault At The Castle Of The Visconti Di Modrone Dukes

The Agrarian Strikes in Lombardy, Peasant Assault At The Castle Of The Visconti Di Modrone Dukes
2798462 The Agrarian Strikes in Lombardy, Peasant Assault At The Castle Of The Visconti Di Modrone Dukes, Near Gallarate (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePushing Collection: The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)

The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)
652084 The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 21.5x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recalcitrant Donkey)




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"Pushing the Boundaries: A Glimpse into the World of Perseverance and Determination" In Diego Rivera's iconic mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts, we witness a vivid portrayal of the American automobile industry in the 1930s. The workers tirelessly pushing forward, symbolizing their unwavering dedication to progress. Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Clay Pit" captures a moment frozen in time, where laborers exert their strength to mold clay into art. Their hands push against resistance, shaping beauty from raw materials. A vintage Silver Cross advertisement showcases a mother effortlessly pushing her baby carriage along bustling streets. It epitomizes both maternal love and determination as she navigates through life's challenges with grace. Even nature demonstrates its own form of perseverance - a dung beetle tirelessly pushes its precious ball of dung across vast distances, showcasing incredible strength and resilience. Deep underground, coal miners face unimaginable hardships as they push themselves to extract this vital resource that powers our world. Their courage shines through as they overcome darkness and danger for the sake of providing energy for others. A captivating Hong Kong street scene from the 1890s reveals an energetic cityscape filled with people pushing forward amidst vibrant chaos. Each individual striving towards their goals in this bustling metropolis. Sisyphus, forever condemned to roll a boulder uphill only for it to roll back down again; his eternal struggle embodies humanity's relentless pursuit despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. At a lively meat market, butchers relentlessly push themselves physically and mentally while ensuring quality cuts for customers. Their skilled hands work diligently day after day without falter. During times of uncertainty like World War II, innovation thrived even under adversity - exemplified by Gas Proof Pram from 1938 which allowed mothers to protect their babies while confidently navigating gas-filled environments during air raids. Grimsby Street presents us with an image reminiscent of old-world charm, where individuals push through the daily grind with determination and resilience.