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Threat Collection (page 7)

"Unseen Threats: From Ancient Wars to Prehistoric Predators" A Highland cow stands tall, oblivious to the hidden threats lurking in its surroundings

Background imageThreat Collection: El Maragato Threatens Friar Pedro de Zaldivia with His Gun, c. 1806

El Maragato Threatens Friar Pedro de Zaldivia with His Gun, c. 1806

Background imageThreat Collection: Friar Pedro Offers Shoes to El Maragato and Prepares to Push Aside His Gun, c. 1806

Friar Pedro Offers Shoes to El Maragato and Prepares to Push Aside His Gun, c. 1806

Background imageThreat Collection: Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus Harrisii)

Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus Harrisii)
Gold Coast Queensland Australia

Background imageThreat Collection: A figure with a red beard brandishing a sword and holding a golden circle (plate 53), c

A figure with a red beard brandishing a sword and holding a golden circle (plate 53), c
986309 A figure with a red beard brandishing a sword and holding a golden circle (plate 53), c.1800 (watercolour and bodycolour drawing) by Chinese School (19th century)

Background imageThreat Collection: Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus), 1827-1838 (hand-coloured engraving)

Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus), 1827-1838 (hand-coloured engraving)
986253 Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus), 1827-1838 (hand-coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 88x62.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus)

Background imageThreat Collection: He Lay Where he had Been Jerked, Still as a Log (oil on canvas)

He Lay Where he had Been Jerked, Still as a Log (oil on canvas)
CH203881 He Lay Where he had Been Jerked, Still as a Log (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageThreat Collection: Seated Cupid, 1757 (marble)

Seated Cupid, 1757 (marble)
4071427 Seated Cupid, 1757 (marble) by Falconet, Etienne-Maurice (1716-91); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Also known as l amour menaAzant menacing love)

Background imageThreat Collection: I am coming to see you tonight (colour litho)

I am coming to see you tonight (colour litho)
3641738 I am coming to see you tonight (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am coming to see you tonight)

Background imageThreat Collection: The Marseillaise! (litho)

The Marseillaise! (litho)
1048679 The Marseillaise! (litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marseillaise! Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageThreat Collection: Let me knight or die! (chromolitho)

Let me knight or die! (chromolitho)
961331 Let me knight or die! (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let me knight or die! Trade card, circa 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageThreat Collection: The Sword of Damocles (L Epee de Damocles), 1842 (litho)

The Sword of Damocles (L Epee de Damocles), 1842 (litho)
1071604 The Sword of Damocles (L Epee de DamoclAs), 1842 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 21.6x20.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Background imageThreat Collection: King Edward I threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD

King Edward I threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984756 King Edward I threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageThreat Collection: A narrow escape (colour litho)

A narrow escape (colour litho)
2813350 A narrow escape (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A narrow escape. Illustration for Partridges Childrens Annual, c 1913.); © Look and Learn

Background imageThreat Collection: A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho)

A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho)
2808898 A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pirate venture in the Black Sea)

Background imageThreat Collection: In Lenins Russia (colour litho)

In Lenins Russia (colour litho)
2808660 In Lenins Russia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Lenins Russia. The scene of one of the many looting of private homes in Petrograd)

Background imageThreat Collection: The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786581 The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The palace of peace)

Background imageThreat Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl with slate Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with slate Date: 20th century

Background imageThreat Collection: Comic postcard, An Englishmans Home Date: 1909

Comic postcard, An Englishmans Home Date: 1909

Background imageThreat Collection: Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub

Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub
2962485 Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageThreat Collection: Highwayman robs a stagecoach (litho)

Highwayman robs a stagecoach (litho)
2654239 Highwayman robs a stagecoach (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageThreat Collection: WW2 - Destroyer escorting large convoy - Atlantic

WW2 - Destroyer escorting large convoy - Atlantic
WW2 - A Royal Navy Destroyer escorting a large convoy through the German counter-blockade - The Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

Background imageThreat Collection: Autumn Leaves, 1902 (w / c on card)

Autumn Leaves, 1902 (w / c on card)
PNH368260 Autumn Leaves, 1902 (w/c on card) by Scott, Tom (1854-1927); 46x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageThreat Collection: Napoleon III and France during the Coup d Etat of the 2nd of December 1851

Napoleon III and France during the Coup d Etat of the 2nd of December 1851
CHT291517 Napoleon III and France during the Coup d Etat of the 2nd of December 1851, published in Les Trois Couleurs France by Georges Montorgueil, Paris, 1900 (colour litho) by Job

Background imageThreat Collection: I am going to kill him... scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro

I am going to kill him... scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro
CHT238773 I am going to kill him... scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99) 1785 (pen & ink on paper) by Saint-Quentin

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon, Don t Touch the Queen (Irish Church)

Cartoon, Don t Touch the Queen (Irish Church)
Cartoon, Don t Touch the Queen -- a satirical comment on Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill, which was carried against the Conservative government by a large majority

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon, Ben and his Bogey (Disraeli)

Cartoon, Ben and his Bogey (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Ben and his Bogey -- a satirical comment on Disraelis speech to his Buckinghamshire electors, suggesting that the Roman Catholic Church will be the only organisation to gain from

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)

Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties -- a satirical comment on Disraelis reaction to Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? (Mr and Mrs Bull)

Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? (Mr and Mrs Bull)
Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? Mrs Britannia Bull tells her husband John that he should investigate a nasty smell of something smouldering -- smoke can be seen on the right

Background imageThreat Collection: Ms Fr 2810 The Mongol leader, Hulagu, khan of the Ilkhanate chases his cousin, Berke

Ms Fr 2810 The Mongol leader, Hulagu, khan of the Ilkhanate chases his cousin, Berke
XIR167307 Ms Fr 2810 The Mongol leader, Hulagu, khan of the Ilkhanate chases his cousin, Berke, khan of the Kipchak or Golden Horde in 1262, forcing him into a river

Background imageThreat Collection: Welcome to All, illustration from the American magazine Puck

Welcome to All, illustration from the American magazine Puck
NYH177781 Welcome to All, illustration from the American magazine Puck (coloured engraving) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageThreat Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1607 (oil on canvas)

Susanna and the Elders, 1607 (oil on canvas)
XIR52626 Susanna and the Elders, 1607 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageThreat Collection: Call to Arms, 1888

Call to Arms, 1888
BAL13723 Call to Arms, 1888 by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Background imageThreat Collection: Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen

Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen
986381 Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen, Standing in Front of a Gothic Church, c.1470 (hand-painted vellum leaf) by Unknown Artist

Background imageThreat Collection: Armed Heroes: British Prime Minister Henry Addington confronting Napoleon

Armed Heroes: British Prime Minister Henry Addington confronting Napoleon and the threat of a French invasion
5997519 Armed Heroes: British Prime Minister Henry Addington confronting Napoleon and the threat of a French invasion, 1803 (engraving) by Gillray

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon, A Silly Trick

Cartoon, A Silly Trick -- Farmer John Bull can t be fooled by a trickster with a turnip head, pretending to be an invading French soldier. Date: 1848

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon, Wellington Stirring Up the British Lion

Cartoon, Wellington Stirring Up the British Lion -- with the threat of a French invasion, the lion dozes unconcerned, telling the Duke that he will be ready when hes wanted. Date: 1848

Background imageThreat Collection: Spanish Armada setting sail for England

Spanish Armada setting sail for England on 18 May 1588 - about 130 vessels with 24, 000 soldiers and sailors on board. Date: 1588

Background imageThreat Collection: The surrender of Bamborough Castle, 1095, illustration from Hutchinson

The surrender of Bamborough Castle, 1095, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363637 The surrender of Bamborough Castle, 1095, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Mackinlay, M

Background imageThreat Collection: The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly

The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284616 The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly, 21st October 1871 (engraving) William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J

Background imageThreat Collection: Theatre poster depicting Carry Nation (1846-1911) holding her destructive axe (litho)

Theatre poster depicting Carry Nation (1846-1911) holding her destructive axe (litho)
PNP252351 Theatre poster depicting Carry Nation (1846-1911) holding her destructive axe (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreat Collection: Exhibition of a Democratic-Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings

Exhibition of a Democratic-Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings
NCO189746 Exhibition of a Democratic-Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Background imageThreat Collection: Cartoon depicting Communism and anarchy creeping under the American Flag

Cartoon depicting Communism and anarchy creeping under the American Flag
PNP253877 Cartoon depicting Communism and anarchy creeping under the American Flag, 1919 (engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreat Collection: The disarmament of France (colour litho)

The disarmament of France (colour litho)
2795788 The disarmament of France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disarmament of France)

Background imageThreat Collection: The emergency intervention of a young peasant armed with a trident saved the life of a little

The emergency intervention of a young peasant armed with a trident saved the life of a little girl... (colour litho)
2778292 The emergency intervention of a young peasant armed with a trident saved the life of a little girl... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageThreat Collection: King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving)

King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving)
3634798 King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt)

Background imageThreat Collection: La flotte de Jean Ango bloque le Tage et menace Lisbonne (colour litho)

La flotte de Jean Ango bloque le Tage et menace Lisbonne (colour litho)
3095675 La flotte de Jean Ango bloque le Tage et menace Lisbonne (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreat Collection: Engagement of British Fleet and Spanish Armada

Engagement of British Fleet and Spanish Armada
Engagement of the British Fleet and the Spanish Armada off the Isle of Wight, 25 July 1588. 1588

Background imageThreat Collection: Can science colonise the tropics? (colour litho)

Can science colonise the tropics? (colour litho)
979547 Can science colonise the tropics? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Can science colonise the tropics)




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"Unseen Threats: From Ancient Wars to Prehistoric Predators" A Highland cow stands tall, oblivious to the hidden threats lurking in its surroundings. An Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard symbolizes the looming threat of conflict during a tumultuous time. Churchill's powerful words at Theydon Bois echo the imminent threat faced by nations during times of war. The Punic War unfolds as Cato and the Senate grapple with an impending threat to their empire's dominance. LCC-LFB Westminster fire station stands ready, prepared for any potential threats that may arise in SW London. In a prehistoric scene, an Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly cleans the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur, unaware of other dangers nearby. Ships battle against each other amidst stormy seas during the Spanish Armada, highlighting the constant threat faced by seafarers throughout history. Ankylosaurus dinosaurs form a defensive line against an approaching T-Rex, showcasing their ability to protect themselves from threatening predators. Tyrannosaurus Rex feasts on carrion left behind by a fallen Triceratops, reminding us of nature's cycle where even death can pose a threat to others' survival. With stealth and precision, a raptor stalks grazing Europasaurus holgeri dinosaurs - illustrating how danger can be just around the corner for unsuspecting prey animals. The Three Billy Goats Gruff cautiously cross over a bridge while wary of an unseen troll lurking beneath - emphasizing how they can hide in unexpected places since 1908 (w / c on paper). A vibrant lithograph depicts The Lost Colony of Roanoke as it vanished mysteriously into thin air centuries ago; leaving behind unanswered questions about what threatened its existence. In this captivating collection spanning various eras and settings, the concept emerges as a constant presence in our lives.