Fearsome Collection

The Stuka Advertised
Junkers JU-87 Stuka dive- bombers featured in an advertisement exploiting their sinister shape and fearsome reputation Date: February 1941

Megalodon prehistoric shark, artwork, hunting a school of fish. Megalodon, Carcharocles (Carcharodon) megalodon, lived between around 20 and 1.2 million years ago, and is known only from fossils

LA Tarasque Polka

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

Avenant and Dragon
Avenant confronts a fearsome dragon - fortunately, a helpful owl is bringing him a magic phial, and all are able to live happily ever after, hero and dragon alike

Genghis Khan in his tent by Rashid al-Din (1247-1318)
BAL51335 Genghis Khan in his tent by Rashid al-Din (1247-1318) by Islamic School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

Moby Dick himself takes shape: The monstrous leviathan, with whom Ahab and the whalers waged a feud to the death, is being constructed in Fishguard Harbour

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo)

Lion, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
A male lion (Panthera leo) looks out from behind a tree trunk

RELIGION/INDIA/KALI
KALI, the fearsome Hindu goddess of death, watches while a sacrifical victim is put painfully to death

Detail of an animal head carving, from a sledge found with the Oseberg ship (wood)
KND176630 Detail of an animal head carving, from a sledge found with the Oseberg ship (wood) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway

DDE-90038761
Bull Moose Feeding, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA Date: 10/12/2012

Ceratosaurus (colour litho)
5995620 Ceratosaurus (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceratosaurus. This fearsome monster, once common in North America)

Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving)
3647145 Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451)

The Gypsy, 1865 (oil on canvas)
3822471 The Gypsy, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 55.8x73.2 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

Domineering mother-in-law instructing a young couple on how to run their household (colour litho)
5999948 Domineering mother-in-law instructing a young couple on how to run their household (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaulish warriors (chromolitho)
972289 Gaulish warriors (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaulish warriors. The Gauls insulted their adversaries)

The Jaws of the Great White Whale: Part of a Model of "Moby Dick"at the London Zo
The Jaws of the Great White Whale: Part of a Model of " Moby Dick" at the London Zoo. Date: 1955

The Chimera of Arezzo, c. 400 BC (bronze)
423788 The Chimera of Arezzo, c.400 BC (bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Discovered in Arezzo in 1553 and claimed for Cosimo I)

A Savage from the Marquesas Islands, from Encylopedie des Voyages
CHT176030 A Savage from the Marquesas Islands, from Encylopedie des Voyages, engraved by J. Laroque, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Germans, illustration from The Commentaries of Caesar
XJF468521 Germans, illustration from The Commentaries of Caesar translated into English by William Duncan, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, published 1753 (engraving) by English School

Huns (chromolitho)
2782578 Huns (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huns. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The French Imperial Guard (colour litho)
3100882 The French Imperial Guard (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Imperial Guard)

Livingstone Attacked by a Lion (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC168594 Livingstone Attacked by a Lion (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cobner, J.M. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Pride of Lions, 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
2632800 A Pride of Lions, 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811); 97.3x130.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Attila advancing on Paris (litho)
IL283063 Attila advancing on Paris (litho) by Courcelles Dumont, Suzanne (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila)

Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b / w photo)
6015628 Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headhunters of the Solomon Islands)

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910674 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910672 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Head of Medusa, antefix from Catanzaros Marina (terracotta)
GIA3512889 Head of Medusa, antefix from Catanzaros Marina (terracotta) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Etruscan, out of copyright

Julius II enters the breach at Mirandola (chromolitho)
667180 Julius II enters the breach at Mirandola (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius II enters the breach at Mirandola)

The Witches, 1510 (woodcut)
5858420 The Witches, 1510 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38.9A--27 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: second of two states); German, out of copyright

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910673 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Emma-O, late 16th-early 17th century (wood, lacquer, gold gilt, and glass)
1072400 Emma-O, late 16th-early 17th century (wood, lacquer, gold gilt, and glass) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); 114.3x101.6x76.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Emma-Ac)

South Africa - Durban - Bathing Enclosure on Ocean Beach - fantastic surround featuring a startled seagull and a rather fearsome shark!! Date: circa 1910s

FRENCH WRESTLER 1850
A fearsome-looking French wrestler. Date: 1850

ARTHUR BOURCHIER / MACDUFF
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in the role of Macduff in Macbeth Date: 1911

MITAINE MEETS MONSTER
Mitaine encounters a fearsome monster looking at her over a wall - but on closer inspection, it turns out to be nothing more than an old tree Date: 9th century

ATALANTA
Atalanta was the outstanding female bowperson of her generation, and was the first to wound the fearsome boar of Calydon

PERSEUS RESCUING
Perseus rescues Andromeda from a fearsome monster which had planned on eating her

Demons Fighting Over an Animal Limb, late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Demons Fighting Over an Animal Limb, late 17th century

Crocodile, Kafue National Park, Zambia
A Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) splashes into the water

Lioness, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
A lioness (Panthera leo) snarls aggressively

White-backed Vulture, Katavi NP, Tanzania
A White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) rears its bloody head from a carcass

Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Merodach sets out to kill the dragon of the Sea, Tiawath. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916. Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945)

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"Fearsome: Unleashing the Power of the Extraordinary" Step into a world where fearsome creatures and legendary warriors reign supreme. From the haunting echo of The Stuka's engine to the colossal presence of Megalodon, fear takes on new dimensions. Intriguingly, even art can evoke a sense of dread. Behold LA Tarasque Polka, an enigmatic masterpiece that dances with darkness. Or immerse yourself in Nichiren Calming the Storm, where 19th-century artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi captures both fury and tranquility in one stroke. Legends come alive as we witness Avenant's epic battle against a formidable Dragon - a tale that echoes through time with its raw intensity. And within Genghis Khan's tent by Rashid al-Din, we glimpse the indomitable spirit that forged empires amidst chaos. Religion too has its share of fearsomeness; behold India's deity Kali, whose fierce countenance symbolizes destruction as well as creation. Meanwhile, South African Ndebele Tribe presents their Fearsome Warrior - adorned with vibrant colors yet exuding an aura of strength and intimidation. Traveling eastward brings us face-to-face with Buddhist Deity Tamonten at Todaiji Temple in Japan - his unwavering gaze instilling both awe and reverence. While William the Conqueror stands tall in Falaise, his statue immortalizing his commanding presence throughout history. Nature itself offers up its own brand of terror; meet Eurasian Eagle Owl whose piercing eyes seem to penetrate your very soul or encounter Lion at Mana Pools National Park - majestic yet undeniably fearsome ruler of these lands. "Fearsome" beckons us to embrace our primal instincts and explore realms beyond our comfort zone. It reminds us that true power lies not only in conquering fear but also harnessing it for growth and transformation.