Fend Collection

Status Quo perform at The Reading Festival on Saturday 25th August 1973. Picture shows Rick Parfitt (left) Alan Lancaster (centre) and Francis Rossi (right)

From comedy to tragedy (colour litho)
2809287 From comedy to tragedy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From comedy to tragedy)

A young (possibly) Italian couple standing proudly next to their Messerschmitt KR200, or Kabinenroller (Cabin Scooter), a three-wheeled bubble car designed by the aircraft engineer Fritz Fend

A dramatic clash with a sea tiger (colour litho)
2809300 A dramatic clash with a sea tiger (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dramatic fight with a sea tiger)

Canoeing in Nova Scotia (engraving)
1045245 Canoeing in Nova Scotia (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoeing in Nova Scotia)

Busy Bee Date: 1865

Gondolier fends off boat from a wall with his foot, Venice
A gondolier fends off his boat from a wall with his foot, Venice, Italy Date: 2013

Picture No. 10891608
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 4 ardent males - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Picture No. 10891606
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 5 ardent males - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Picture No. 10891607
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 4 ardent males (Lepus capensis) Date:

Picture No. 10891605
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 2 ardent males (Lepus capensis) Date:

A quiet afternoon spoilt
A quiet September afternoon in the countryside is ruined for this woman by a flock of Geese, intent on preventing her from finishing her book. Wisely she comes armed with a parasol to fend them off

French Leave Rome
The French finally leave Rome, leaving pope Pius IX to fend for himself. Date: 1 December 1866

British Leave USA - 2
The last boat-load of British troops leaves New York : a fleet of vessels will take them home, leaving the colonists to fend for themselves as best they can

British Leave USA
The British prepare to leave New York : a fleet of vessels will take them home, leaving the colonists to fend for themselves as best they can

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"Fending off the Norms: A Journey through Time and Space" In a bustling city, a young man in a crisp white shirt and blue jeans gracefully moves through the crowd, his energy contagious. Meanwhile, at The Reading Festival on that memorable Saturday in August 1973, Status Quo takes the stage, their electrifying performance captivating thousands. From comedy to tragedy, an exquisite color lithograph captures the essence of human emotions. It transports us to Italy where a proud couple stands next to their Messerschmitt KR200 - perhaps reminiscing about simpler times. Suddenly, our attention shifts to an adrenaline-filled scene depicted by another vibrant lithograph. A dramatic clash with a sea tiger unfolds before our eyes; its intensity leaving us breathless. But let's take a moment of tranquility as we embark on a peaceful canoeing journey in Nova Scotia. An engraving showcases nature's beauty while soothing our souls with its serene depiction. Traveling back in time once again, we stumble upon an intriguing artifact from 1865 - "Busy Bee. " Its significance remains shrouded in mystery but sparks curiosity about life during that era. Venturing into Venice's enchanting canals, we witness the skillful maneuver of a gondolier fending off another boat using only his foot against the wall. Twos Company indeed. Returning full circle to The Reading Festival on that iconic day in August 1973 when Status Quo took center stage yet again – this time immortalized forever through Picture No. 10891608 and Picture No. 10891606. "Fend" encapsulates these diverse moments like puzzle pieces forming an extraordinary tapestry of human experiences across time and space – reminding us that life is both unpredictable and beautiful.