Stuck Collection (#6)

The Go-Between or Barrow Man Embarrass d, May 15, 1786. Creator: Unknown
The Go-Between or Barrow Man Embarrass d, May 15, 1786

SACRED HEARTS 18C
The Sacred Heart of Mary has a dagger stuck in it, symbolising her sorrows; that of Jesus displays a wound, and is encircled by his crown of thorns Date: 18th century

Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94. 1876-94. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94. Three-masted whaling ship caught on ice in the ocean

The Cat, Caught in a Snare, is Mistreated by the People from the House, 1650-75
The Cat, Caught in a Snare, is Mistreated by the People from the House. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Fourth state of five

The Bear with His Snout and Forepaws Caught in the Trunk of a Tree, mid-17th century
The Bear with His Snout and Forepaws Caught in the Trunk of a Tree. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, mid-17th century. Second state of five

The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

A Block on the Road, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Block on the Road, 1872. Slow traffic on Derby Day. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

The Fly Paper Merchant, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Fly Paper Merchant, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

1930 Austro-Daimler, Hans von Stuck at Shelsley Walsh. Creator: Unknown
1930 Austro-Daimler, Hans von Stuck at Shelsley Walsh

G. W. K. stuck in snowdrifts 1921. Creator: Unknown
G.W.K. stuck in snowdrifts 1921

Difficulties of Gun Transport: Man Power Reinforces Horse Power, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Difficulties of Gun Transport: Man Power Reinforces Horse Power, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Tease, 1889. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
The Tease, 1889. Private Collection

Spring, c. 1901-1902. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Spring, c.1901-1902. Private Collection

Iphigenia in Tauris, c. 1890. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Iphigenia in Tauris, c. 1890. Private Collection

The misfortune of being too fat, 1931. Creator: Unknown
The misfortune of being too fat, 1931. La Malchance D Etre Trop Gros. Escaping convicts attempt to pull their portly comrade through the sawn bars of a prison cell window

Stranded train passengers are attacked by wolves, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Stranded train passengers are attacked by wolves, 1929. Les voyageurs d un train immobilise par la neige sont attaques par des loups

Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) in deep snow trying to struggle their way out, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy, November

Whalers slice open their catch and find Jonah !! Date: circa 1910

Caught by the Tide, c1869, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Caught by the Tide, c1869, (c1902). After a painting in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. Three children stranded on a rock by the rising water

Inferno, 1908. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Inferno, 1908. Found in the Collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tilla Durieux (1880-1971) as Circe, c. 1913. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Tilla Durieux (1880-1971) as Circe, c.1913. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908, (1909). View over ice looking towards the bows of the sailing ship Nimrod with foresail and upper top set moving into heavy pack ice

The Quick Postman, (1886)
The Quick Postman, 1886. Man caught in a spiders web. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

A baby orphan Elephant (Loxodonta africana) leaning against the rump of its friend. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery, Kenya, August 2010

French Antarctic Expedition under Captain JSC Dumont d Urville, August 1833, 1937
A French Antarctic Expedition under the command of Captain J. S. C. Dumont d Urville sailed in August 1833 to the waters that Ross was to explore in the next five years, 1937

St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, c1775. A large woman having difficulty passing through a gap in a fence, much to the amusement of the men near by

The Cockney in a Slough, 1804. A cockney on horseback is enticed into a mire by a country yokel who claims that the ground is firm

MG Magnette of AW Morrish competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
MG Magnette 1287 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG3563. Event Entry No: 86. Driver: Morrish, A.W. Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Morgan of RC Harris competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Morgan 1122 cc.Reg. No. EAF736.Entry No: 131. Driver: Harris, R.C. Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Riley Birdcage Sprite competing in the Great Weat Motor Club Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Riley Birdcage Sprite. Reg. No CPO302. Entry No: 14. Great West M.C. Trial. Date: 20.3.38

Talbot 10 Sports of DH Perring competing in the Great Weat Motor Club Trial, 1938
Talbot 10 sports 1936 1185 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DPJ56. Event Entry No: 1. Driver: Perring, D.H. Place: Great West M.C. Trial. Date: 20.3.38

EA Beales Vauxhall 30-98 Velox 4 seater receiving a push during the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930
Vauxhall 30-98 Velox 4 seater 1920 4398 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MC6239. Event Entry No: 54 Driver: Beale, E.A. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

KHL Seatons Ford Model A saloon receiving a push in the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930
Ford A Saloon Vehicle Reg. No. QQ9550. Event Entry No: 50 Driver: Seaton, K.H.L. QQ plates were issued to foreign visitors. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

1929 Bugatti Type 40 open 4-seater Grand Sport taking part in the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930
Bugatti Type 40 Open 4 seater Grand Sport 1929 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. UV5664. Event Entry No: 60. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

1935 Frazer-Nash TT replica being pulled out of a ford during a motoring trial, 1936
Frazer-Nash TT Replica 1935 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BUV1 Later re-registered CKK238. Event Entry No: 1 Chassis No. 2145.. Place: Unidentified Trial. Date: 1936

A British ammunition column finds it hard going, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist
A British ammunition column finds it hard going, World War I, c1914-c1918

Susanna at her Bath, c. 1913. Private Collection

Once upon a time, 1891. Private Collection

Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx, 1891. Private Collection

Cinderella, 1899. Private Collection

Adam and Eve, 1920-1925. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Lucifer. Private Collection

Female Portrait, ca 1894. Private Collection

Sensuality, 1894. Private Collection

Daughter Mary with a Poke bonnet. Private Collection

Tilla Durieux as Circe, 1910s. Private Collection

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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.