Unsafe Collection (#4)

A hunted hare is betrayed by farmyard animals. 1811 (etching)
7235868 A hunted hare is betrayed by farmyard animals. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: An exhausted hare chased by hounds is betrayed by farmyard animals)

The wolf and the porcupine by Roger L Estrange. 1811 (etching)
7235852 The wolf and the porcupine by Roger L Estrange. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A wolf tries to trick a porcupine to remove its quills. Wolf and porcupine)

Serbian officer who protects with his body and rescues a frosted colleague by slipping in his... (colour litho)
2815087 Serbian officer who protects with his body and rescues a frosted colleague by slipping in his... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A very daring and valiant undertaking they have accomplished, putting their lives in serious danger... (colour litho)
2778150 A very daring and valiant undertaking they have accomplished, putting their lives in serious danger... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp
2814799 Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp, near Lyon (colour litho) by Beltrame

A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching)
7235861 A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear)

A cock in a tree outwits a fox, while a dog sleeps. 1811 (etching)
7235834 A cock in a tree outwits a fox, while a dog sleeps. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A cock in a tree outwits a cunning fox, while a dog sleeps in a hollow)

WOMEN MANUFACTURE A TRICOLOUR FLAG, 19th century (watercolour)
7264745 WOMEN MANUFACTURE A TRICOLOUR FLAG, 19th century (watercolour) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); (add.info.: Intente RISORGIMENTO women clandestinely to the confection of a tricolour flag)

A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion. 1811 (etching)
7235865 A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion)

Perils of Whaling (litho)
7201127 Perils of Whaling (litho) by Smith, W. Thomas (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perils of Whaling. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (Boys Own Paper Office, London)

A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving)
7234820 A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Switzerland: The Klausen Race, competitor passing the dangerous bends of Vorfrutt (b / w photo)
7183420 Switzerland: The Klausen Race, competitor passing the dangerous bends of Vorfrutt (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Klausen Race)

Duels of the future will be much more dangerous than those of to-day... above all for the witnesses! (colour litho)
7181029 Duels of the future will be much more dangerous than those of to-day... above all for the witnesses! (colour litho) by Echau

Maximilian of Habsburg, the future Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, on the Martinswand, Austria, 1484 (engraving)
7147945 Maximilian of Habsburg, the future Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, on the Martinswand, Austria, 1484 (engraving) by Closs

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148029 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Christian and the lion, scene from The Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan (chromolitho)
7157032 Christian and the lion, scene from The Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian and the lion)

Nature slept, when he was created, 1892
7211467 Nature slept, when he was created, 1892 by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 23x19 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Man distracted by a book about to walk over a cliff (litho)
7201209 Man distracted by a book about to walk over a cliff (litho) by Burton, Alfred (1834-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man distracted by a book on aviation about to walk over a cliff)

Coal mining (coloured engraving)
7201041 Coal mining (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal mining. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors (colour litho)
7200960 Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148028 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Confrontation between a man and a bear on a narrow mountain ledge (colour litho)
7202053 Confrontation between a man and a bear on a narrow mountain ledge (colour litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho)
7201398 Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire)

L espadon du Port-Blanc, Morbihan (engraving)
7199903 L espadon du Port-Blanc, Morbihan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L espadon du Port-Blanc, Morbihan)

The Christian maiden and the dragon (engraving)
7201267 The Christian maiden and the dragon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christian maiden and the dragon)

Tiger interrupting boys swimming (litho)
7201113 Tiger interrupting boys swimming (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (1856-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interrupted Bathe, tiger interrupting boys swimming)

Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, Italy (litho)
7201054 Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, Italy (litho) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, Italy)

Diving for sponges (engraving)
7200354 Diving for sponges (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving for sponges)

Struggling through the Quicksand, 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310529 Struggling through the Quicksand, 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 13.7x21.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Men hunting for caiman, South America (chromolitho)
7153675 Men hunting for caiman, South America (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men hunting for caiman, South America)

A perilous moment (chromolitho)
7157171 A perilous moment (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A perilous moment)

A Coming Enemy (colour litho)
7201221 A Coming Enemy (colour litho) by Swan, Cuthbert Edmund (1870-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coming Enemy; polar bears in the arctic as a ship sails into their teritory)

Delays are dangerous (chromolitho)
7201716 Delays are dangerous (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delays are dangerous)

Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho)
7201109 Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just in Time, rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck)

Ship battling big waves (chromolitho)
7201107 Ship battling big waves (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the teeth of the storm, ship battling big waves)

A vaincre sans peril, on triomphe sans gloire (engraving)
7191086 A vaincre sans peril, on triomphe sans gloire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A vaincre sans peril, on triomphe sans gloire)

South America: Nimble and Toby in danger (engraving)
7186677 South America: Nimble and Toby in danger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nimble and Toby in danger)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148032 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by Diez, Wilhelm Von (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving)
7157505 Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving) by Alexander, R. M. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course)

The railway dramas (colour litho)
2809184 The railway dramas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drama of the railways)

The most daring knights in the world are rightly called our cavalry officers (colour litho)
2809183 The most daring knights in the world are rightly called our cavalry officers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The dramas of the mountains (colour litho)
2809171 The dramas of the mountains (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the mountains)

A miraculous rescue (colour litho)
2809115 A miraculous rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A miraculous rescue)

The reign of terror in Belfast (colour litho)
2809096 The reign of terror in Belfast (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of terror in Belfast)

American leisures (colour litho)
2808956 American leisures (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: American leisures)

The tragedy of the Englishman Stephens, a barber, who tried to cross the Niagara Falls... (colour litho)
2808916 The tragedy of the Englishman Stephens, a barber, who tried to cross the Niagara Falls... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho)
2808808 The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine hunting in peacetime, in the Mediterranean)

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"Unsafe: Exploring the Perils and Risks Across Time and Places" Scotland's Loudon Hill: A rugged landscape that conceals its treacherous secrets, where nature's beauty meets untamed danger. RRS Bransfield Battling Rough Seas en route to Antarctica: Witness the relentless power of the Polar Regions as this ship braves towering waves in pursuit of scientific exploration. Unveiling 19th-Century Coal Mining Hazards: Delve into a bygone era where brave souls risked their lives daily, descending into darkness for the black gold that fueled nations. Remembering Armenia 1989 Earthquake Damage: Tragic remnants serve as haunting reminders of a devastating natural disaster that shook an entire nation to its core. Road Sign Warning of Sand Ahead: Amidst picturesque landscapes lies hidden peril; heed this sign's cautionary message before venturing further into shifting sands. Temelin Nuclear Power Station - Europe's Modern Marvel or Looming Threat? Step inside Czech Republic's controversial energy source, sparking debates on safety versus progress since its inception in 2000. No Sir, I've Never Been Afraid of a Sans Culotte (c. 1902): Discover an intriguing artwork capturing an era when societal unrest posed both physical and ideological risks for those who dared challenge authority. Man Overboard. A Harrowing Tale Depicted on Canvas: Dive deep into maritime history through this vivid painting portraying a life-and-death struggle against unforgiving waters. Okabe: The Story of the Cat Stone (1845): Uncover ancient Japanese folklore surrounding a mystical stone said to possess powers beyond comprehension — but at what cost? Parable of the Good Shepherd (14th century): Journey back in time with a captivating miniature from Le Roman de la Rose manuscript, illustrating how even amidst danger, hope and protection can be found. Access, Aggression, and Animals.