Strength Collection (#8)

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de la Villette : La Force, c.1843
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de la Villette : La Force, c.1843. Fortitude or Strength

Justice ensures peace and protects the arts, c1688. Creator: Bon Boullogne
Justice ensures peace and protects the arts, c1688

Esquisses pour les églises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence... c.1843-1868
Esquisses pour les eglises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence - La Justice - La Force - La Temperance - Les sept oeuvres de misericorde, between 1843 and 1868

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le Sanglier d'Erymanthe, d'apres Delacroix, between 1852 and 1854

Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. British nurses attached to Florence Nightingale's staff travel via France to the hospital at Scutari during the Crimean

Iron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Iron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854. Metalworking in London during the Crimean War....preparation of engines of the Termagant, 620-horse power...To form the cranks on the shaft

Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messrs. Scott Russell and Co.'s Building-Yard, Millwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messrs. Scott Russell and Co.'s Building-Yard, Millwall, 1854. Metalworking in London during the Crimean War....the casting of the last of the four largest

Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio
Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d

Fortitude (or Strength) Flanked by Two Satyrs, n.d. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Fortitude (or Strength) Flanked by Two Satyrs, n.d

Gigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Gigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Tortoise...just brought to England by Captain Brown, in her Majesty's ship Geyser...a present to her Majesty the Queen [Victoria]

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. This is effected by means of the hydraulic press invented by Mr

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528

Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528

Royal Academy Exhibition - No. 16 - "Samson Betrayed", painted by F. R. Pickersgill, A.R.A. 1850. Mr. Pickersgill...has found his subject in Scripture

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528

Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

Hercules and the Giants, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules and the Giants, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus, c. 1528

Wrestling club for women in Vauxhall
Members of a wrestling club for women, opened in Vauxhall, London in 1928. Miss Dot Butler, the schools champion wrestler

Cartoon, Excelsior! (Suffragist as Sisyphus)
Cartoon, Excelsior! A Suffragette depicted as Sisyphus pushing the large boulder of Womens Suffrage up the Parliament Hill

Titan, c. 1650-54 (terracotta)
BAL73706 Titan, c.1650-54 (terracotta) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); height: 68 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Hercules and Diomedes, c. 1560 (marble)
875257 Hercules and Diomedes, c.1560 (marble) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

The megalomania (an improved version)
Victoria Glinka

Wrestler, Shirley Crabtree, alias Big Daddy. 18th May 1988

Actress Helen Mirren (18) April 1965 At a rehearsal Playing the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in the National Youth Theatre Anthony And Cleopatra at the Old Vic

British wrestler Count Bartelli in action against Pete Roberts. April 1971 P005663

Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), two males fighting. Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia

Saguaro
Low angle view of a tall mature saguaro cactus in Tuscon Arizona. The prickly desert plant towers above and reaches to a dull blue sky with white clouds in the background

RF - White lion (Panthera leo) male, portrait of head. Captive, Netherlands

Male Lion (Panthera leo) portrait, close-up of face, captive, occurs in Africa

Jaguar (Panthera onca) female yawning, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

Gymnastics
Page from Larousse Encyclopedia showing various disciplines in gymnastics showing a selection of intriguing equipment and exercises performed thereon! Date: 1930

Black bears (Ursus americanus) standing on back legs, fighting, Minnesota, USA, June

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight rear view, Kuusamo, Finland, February

RF- White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) in flight, Flatanger, Norway, June

RF- Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) landing in snow, Flatanger, Norway. November

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

USA, California. Composite of bald eagle and American flag. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sunrise on pebble beach of Lake Superior with driftwood Schreiber, Ontario, Canada

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"Unyielding and majestic, the Forth Rail Bridge stands as a testament to strength, spanning the River Forth in South Queensferry. Illuminated at night, it radiates resilience and determination. " "In the depths of World War I, amidst chaos and destruction, the Daily Mail War Map served as a symbol - guiding nations through adversity with unwavering resolve. " "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python captures an extraordinary display of physical strength and courage. A Gilbert's masterpiece reminds us that true power lies within our ability to conquer even the most formidable challenges. " "With its powerful presence and commanding demeanor, the Lowland Gorilla epitomizes raw strength in nature. Its sheer might serves as a reminder of the untamed forces that exist in our world. " "Onboard Her Majesty's Australian Ship Melbourne (HMAS), sailors embody unparalleled strength as they navigate treacherous waters with precision and unity. Their unwavering commitment protects their nation's shores. " "Nestled in Charleston, South Carolina, Angel Oak stands tall against time's trials - its branches reaching for eternity. This ancient oak tree embodies both physical endurance and spiritual fortitude. " "A magnificent Fallow Deer buck roams freely through Jaegersborg deer park in Copenhagen. With its large antlers proudly displayed, it exemplifies grace intertwined with immense physical power. " "As sunlight fades over Clifton Suspension Bridge at sunset on Clifton Downs in Bristol, England; this architectural marvel showcases not only engineering brilliance but also represents human tenacity standing strong against all odds. "Aysgarth Falls cascades relentlessly through Yorkshire Dales - an awe-inspiring display of nature’s unyielding force. It serves as a reminder that even amidst turbulent times we can find solace knowing there is inherent beauty within resilience.