Stuck Collection (#2)

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Hari Sulistiawan

European common frog (Rana temporaria) on rock by waterfall, near Lac des Gloriettes dam, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

A rose placed in a bullet hole in a restaurant window the day after a series of deadly attacks in Paris, November 14, 2015

The steam-transport Adriatic in the ice at Sidney, Cape Breton, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The steam-transport Adriatic in the ice at Sidney [sic], Cape Breton, 1862. The state of the weather on the coast of the country to which our Canadian reinforcements have been dispatched will be well

Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somerville urges her horse Leotard out of the briars while Facey Romford and other huntsmen watch

A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas)
990158 A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas) by Haarlem School, (17th century); 73.6x98.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Locomotive 3218 seen here caught in a snow drift on the Somerset Levels. 1st January 1963

21 month old John Lockey, of Perivale, with the baking tin that he wore as a hat and stuck on his head. Firemen were called to take his " hat" off! 2nd February 1965

Actor David Jason pictured at Thames TV. He is playing Edgar Briggs in the TV series The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs. 19th September 1974

Vehicles become stuck in the thick snow in Rumney Hill, Cardiff after a heavy snowfall covered the city. March 1947

A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo handling a deck chair. 30th August 1980

A car stuck in the snow, Berkshire. January 1982

Injured Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) swimming in a small creek after unsuccessfully attempting to jump across it. This muntjac was unable to get out of the creek himself

Sheep stuck in heavy snow near Ambleside, England, UK. March 2006

Victorian satirical cartoon, the problem with shot cuts
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on the problem with shot cuts, 19th Century. Short cuts will often lead astray: The Royal roads the surest way

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

Emptied cluster munitions container is seen stuck in the ground outside apartment blocks
An emptied cluster munitions container is seen stuck in the ground outside apartment blocks in the town of Yenakiieve February 23, 2015

A fishing boat is seen during the low tide at the beach in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam June 4, 2018. REUTERS/Kham TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A rats head rests as it is constricted in an opening in the bottom of a garbage can in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S. October 18, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A car is buried in snow from an overnight snowstorm inside Washington DC Beltway in Annandale, Virginia, January 23, 2016. Thick snow covered the Washington D.C

Shovel in Sand at the Beach. Wide angle image of a shovel in the sand on a beach under a partly cloudy blue sky

2012 British Grand Prix - Friday Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England 6th July 2012 Cars and a van stuck in the mud in the car park

Freeze
Martin Cekada

WW2 - Stuck In Stocks
A WW2 story book illustration from Great Galleon, written by Violet Methley. The image shows two German soldiers stuck in some stocks. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat Stuck In Tar
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, stuck in tar which has been poured by the enemy mice. Date: circa 1945

Music cover, When Santa got stuck up the Chimney, by Jimmy Grafton, broadcast and recorded by Billy Cotton Date: 1953

A Scene On The Ice
An oil painting on panel, depicting a busy scene on ice, featuring a large number of people, sitting and skating amongst some boats which have stuck in the frozen waters. Date: circa 1620

Seaside donkey pulling a car across Block Island beach, USA
A superb photographic postcard showing a Seaside donkey pulling (a pretty stuck-looking!) car acoss a sandy beach at Block Island

Landscape with a jammed chariot (engraving)
471356 Landscape with a jammed chariot (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 34x45.7 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

German troops bogged down in the mud of the Pinsk Marshes, Russia, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000357 German troops bogged down in the mud of the Pinsk Marshes, Russia, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catch of the day
Inge Schuster

Man being hung upside down out of a window by his coat-tails (colour litho)
5999967 Man being hung upside down out of a window by his coat-tails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Huge snowfalls in Friuli and Cadore, a train hit and blocked by snow on the Pontebba line (colour litho)
2815209 Huge snowfalls in Friuli and Cadore, a train hit and blocked by snow on the Pontebba line (colour litho) by Beltrame

Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767284 Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 182.7x136.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper)
658726 A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 12.6x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male)

Saint Sebastian prepared for Martydom, c. 1622 (oil on canvas)
827727 Saint Sebastian prepared for Martydom, c.1622 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 142x194 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian prepared for Martydom)

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Minibus stuck in mud, Maasai Mara, Kenya. Date: 01/10/2009

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Plains Zebra (Equus burchelli) colt struggles in muddy banks of water hole Date: 19/02/2005

Couple Kitten
Mieke Suharini

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) caught between two huge Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL370627 The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

With "Methuens Horse"on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1044893 With " Methuens Horse" on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Difficulties of crossing a drift, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century: Vol
STC403933 Difficulties of crossing a drift, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century: Vol. VII, The Boer War 1900-1901 by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Poster for the silent film Strike by Sergei Eisenstein, 1925 (colour lithograph)
1198215 Poster for the silent film Strike by Sergei Eisenstein, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Biro, Mihaly (1886-1948); 186x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Scene from the Antiquary, 19th century (engraving)
6199977 Scene from the Antiquary, 19th century (engraving) by Forrest, William (1805-89); 17.2x25.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Invitation to Travel; Invitation au Voyage, 1929 (oil on canvas)
656608 Invitation to Travel; Invitation au Voyage, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Roy, Pierre (1880-1950); 92x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to Travel; Invitation au Voyage)

Brad Haddin Gets Ball Stuck In Pads Watched By Cook & Bopara England V Australia England V Australia Lords, London, England 17 July 2009 Date: 17 July 2009

La Fontaines Fables - Carter stuck in the Mud
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Carter stuck in the Mud

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"Stuck in Time: Tales of Perseverance and Hope" In 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail on a treacherous journey to discover the Northwest Passage. Little did they know that their fate would be sealed as they became trapped in an icy prison. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror led his crew with unwavering determination, facing unimaginable hardships. Like Alice in Wonderland, we find ourselves stuck in unexpected situations, much like Alice when she found herself growing too large for the White Rabbit's house. Yet, it is during these moments that we must summon our inner strength and adapt to our surroundings. The Shooting Stars painting by Franz and Mary Stuck captures the essence of being stuck between dreams and reality. It reminds us that sometimes we need to break free from constraints to reach new heights. Similarly, The Enterprise and Investigator ships surrounded by ice symbolize the struggle against nature's grip. Barrow witnessed this battle firsthand as explorers fought bravely against frozen obstacles. "What Now?" echoes through time as Captain Sir John Franklin faced uncertainty during his Arctic expedition. His courage serves as a reminder that even when stuck in dire circumstances, there is always room for hope. On the Western Front during WW1, soldiers pulled field guns stuck deep within muddy trenches. Their resilience exemplified how unity can overcome any obstacle thrown their way. "Well if you knows of a better ole, go to it, " speaks volumes about human ingenuity amidst adversity. We are constantly seeking solutions beyond what seems impossible or insurmountable. Sadly, The End of Sir John Franklin's Arctic Expedition marked a tragic chapter in history; however, it also stands as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge despite setbacks encountered along the way. A man with a mechanical digger struggling through mud represents our modern-day battles with everyday challenges – reminding us that perseverance remains essential regardless of time or place.