Rescuing Collection (#10)

Rescuing a wounded comrade under fire, World War I (litho)
817281 Rescuing a wounded comrade under fire, World War I (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescuing a wounded comrade under fire, World War I)

Rescuing the female rhinoceros from the ice (SH)
736117 Rescuing the female rhinoceros from the ice (SH) by Prevost, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extraordinary mishap at the zoo; Rescuing the female rhinoceros from the ice;)

Sunderland Old Pier and Lighthouse with Ryhope Church in distance, 1840 (oil on canvas)
TW427116 Sunderland Old Pier and Lighthouse with Ryhope Church in distance, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 44.4 x 59.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Away to the Goodwin Sands (Dover lifeboat) (oil on canvas)
TW429361 Away to the Goodwin Sands (Dover lifeboat) (oil on canvas) by Miles, Thomas Rose (1844-1916); 61.2x107 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English

Roger and Angelica on the Hippogriff, c. 1846 (bronze)
CGW443111 Roger and Angelica on the Hippogriff, c.1846 (bronze) by Barye, Antoine Louis (1796-1875); 51.7x69.8x29.2 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Lance-Corporal Tombs dragging back a severely wounded man by means of a rifle-sling
STC413329 Lance-Corporal Tombs dragging back a severely wounded man by means of a rifle-sling placed roud his own neck and the mans body (litho) by Avis, W

Sinking of the Jourdain at Beirut in 1863, after a photograph by M
LCL390968 Sinking of the Jourdain at Beirut in 1863, after a photograph by M. Mourgueville (coloured engraving) by Lebreton

Great Expectations - Timely Rescue of Pip, 1862 (engraving)
2563239 Great Expectations - Timely Rescue of Pip, 1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 15x10 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Gardner A)

Devotion to duty of a French officer of cuirassiers (colour litho)
2807833 Devotion to duty of a French officer of cuirassiers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devotion to duty of a French officer of cuirassiers)

The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho)
2815740 The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Unfortunate heroism, a mother with a child in her neck rushes under a motorbike cart to save a little girl
2815644 Unfortunate heroism, a mother with a child in her neck rushes under a motorbike cart to save a little girl (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho)
2815614 Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho)
2815610 Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sad Christmas)

A giant eagle against two hunters (colour litho)
2809270 A giant eagle against two hunters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A giant eagle against two hunters)

On Grappa (colour litho)
2808654 On Grappa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Grappa. The Legion of the Invalids)

The spirit of Sardinian fighters (colour litho)
2808613 The spirit of Sardinian fighters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spirit of the Sardinian fighters)

To escape German harassment (colour litho)
2808552 To escape German harassment (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: To escape German harassment)

Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire
2808452 Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Pieta Regale, in the Gombo pine forest in San Rossore, Queen Elena disinfects and medicates a worker... (colour litho)
2815558 Pieta Regale, in the Gombo pine forest in San Rossore, Queen Elena disinfects and medicates a worker... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves
2815435 Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves (colour litho) by Beltrame

Workers overwhelmed by the wheels of a mill on the Adige as they crossed the river by boat on their way to work
2815296 Workers overwhelmed by the wheels of a mill on the Adige as they crossed the river by boat on their way to work (colour litho) by Beltrame

Travellers of the Spanish transatlantic liner Larache sunk in La Corogna, rescued after thirty hours of agony
2815128 Travellers of the Spanish transatlantic liner Larache sunk in La Corogna, rescued after thirty hours of agony (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

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

British soldiers perished to save the regiments flag during the barracks fire (Colour Litho)
2815107 British soldiers perished to save the regiments flag during the barracks fire (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fight between a Boa Constrictor and the orderlies of a zoo to free the caretaker... (colour litho)
2815103 The fight between a Boa Constrictor and the orderlies of a zoo to free the caretaker... (colour litho) by Beltrame

New Firefighters, Elephants Putting Out Fire in a Burning Train (Colour Litho)
2815044 New Firefighters, Elephants Putting Out Fire in a Burning Train (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: New kind of firefighters)

An episode on May 1 in Paris, a Russian who fires from an omnibus on the troops... (colour litho)
2815005 An episode on May 1 in Paris, a Russian who fires from an omnibus on the troops... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The dramas of the sea, a lifeboat with five sailors swallowed by the waves, at the port of Venice (colour litho)
2814851 The dramas of the sea, a lifeboat with five sailors swallowed by the waves, at the port of Venice (colour litho) by Beltrame

Humble heroes, a soldier saves the lives of two girls sunk in the ice, in Modena (colour litho)
2814756 Humble heroes, a soldier saves the lives of two girls sunk in the ice, in Modena (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humble heroes)

Saving horses from a fire at the racing stables of Lord Derby at Newmarket (colour litho)
2779197 Saving horses from a fire at the racing stables of Lord Derby at Newmarket (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A carnival float destroyed by fire at Tourcoing, France (colour litho)
2779182 A carnival float destroyed by fire at Tourcoing, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A carnival float destroyed by fire at Tourcoing)

A dramatic rescue on the Seine (colour litho)
2779177 A dramatic rescue on the Seine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dramatic rescue on the Seine)

A woman saved from drowning by her pet dogs (colour litho)
2782454 A woman saved from drowning by her pet dogs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman saved from drowning by her pet dogs)

A policeman who dived fully clothed into the River Seine to save a drowning woman (colour litho)
2779989 A policeman who dived fully clothed into the River Seine to save a drowning woman (colour litho) by French School

Humble heroes, a railway worker at the station of Marano (Venice) rescues a comrade who has fallen in the wheels
2798837 Humble heroes, a railway worker at the station of Marano (Venice) rescues a comrade who has fallen in the wheels

Dramatic escape of a nun from a monastery in Marseille (colour litho)
2798833 Dramatic escape of a nun from a monastery in Marseille (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho)
2798614 In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Search Of The Homeless)

Unique seaside huts (colour litho)
2778546 Unique seaside huts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unique seaside huts)

To tame a small fire in the home of a millionaire lady, widow of a musician... (colour litho)
2777976 To tame a small fire in the home of a millionaire lady, widow of a musician... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the crossing at the level of Cesenatico, in Romagna, two women, in a buggy, waited for it to be... (colour litho)
2777938 At the crossing at the level of Cesenatico, in Romagna, two women, in a buggy, waited for it to be... (colour litho) by Beltrame

During a school excursion, five young people from a German village had started skating... (colour litho)
2777920 During a school excursion, five young people from a German village had started skating... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho)
2777872 The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brave rescue of a brigadier)

An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho)
2777691 An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An impromptu hearing with the Prime Minister)

Comic postcard, Young couple in the sea - Life Saving Date: 20th century

After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho)
2778282 After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho)
2778217 Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Italian heroes)

War Adventures (Colour Litho)
2778537 War Adventures (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: War adventures. After two nights and two days of tormenting waiting on the sea)

Almost a tragedy (colour litho)
2783998 Almost a tragedy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almost a tragedy)

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In the face of danger, heroes emerge to rescue those in need. A brave fireman fearlessly rushes into a blazing inferno, risking his own life to save a young girl trapped inside. The flames lick at his heels as he carries her to safety, embodying the true essence of heroism. Across stormy seas, Grace Darling and her father row tirelessly through treacherous waters to rescue stranded sailors. Their unwavering determination and selflessness shine brightly amidst the crashing waves, reminding us that even ordinary individuals can become extraordinary heroes. Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse stands tall among his comrades on the battlefield, displaying unparalleled courage during World War I. With bullets whizzing past him, he fearlessly tends to wounded soldiers with unwavering dedication and compassion. From above, a Wessex helicopter descends upon tumultuous waters to pluck a survivor from certain peril. The deafening roar of the rotor blades is drowned out by cheers of relief as they hoist the individual up towards safety – a testament to human ingenuity and bravery. In Flanders' muddy trenches during World War I, British soldiers rally together not only for their fellow men but also for an unlikely companion - rescuing a horse from an unforgiving ditch. In this act of compassion amidst chaos, humanity triumphs over war's brutality. Grace Darling once again proves her mettle as she bravely tends to her duties as lighthouse keeper's daughter. Guiding lost souls away from treacherous shores becomes second nature for this remarkable woman who embodies resilience and strength. Colonel Redvers Buller charges forward in battle against Zulu warriors in 1879's Zulu War at Inhlobane. Amidst fierce fighting and overwhelming odds stacked against them, Colonel Buller leads his troops with unwavering resolve - exemplifying leadership under extreme circumstances.