Haste Collection

Race to Gretna / Newhouse
ONE MILE FROM GRETNA A couple desperate to marry race to Gretna Green in a four horse open top carriage but are pursued by those who wish to stop them

Festina lente' ("make haste slowly") motto and dolphin and anchor used by Aldus Manutius
5668992 Festina lente' ("make haste slowly") motto and dolphin and anchor used by Aldus Manutius and his Aldine Press as a publisher's or printer's device; (add.info)

German Commandant's Hdqtrs., Antwerp, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German Commandant's Hdqtrs., Antwerp, 1914. German headquarters in Antwerp City Hall, Antwerp, Belgium during World War I.

Le Départ précipité, c1790. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Le Depart precipite, c1790

Hippopotamus, Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe
A Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) flees for the safety of a nearby river

High speed squirrel :)
Mircea Costina

In haste (colour litho)
3641630 In haste (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In haste. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fol. 129vb Mary Magdalene gives the news of the resurrection to Simon Peter (vellum)
ALI142192 Fol.129vb Mary Magdalene gives the news of the resurrection to Simon Peter (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Ulysses killing the Suitors (engraving)
973727 Ulysses killing the Suitors (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses killing the Suitors)

Haste to the Wedding (litho)
1107944 Haste to the Wedding (litho) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haste to the Wedding)

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051482 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho)
473428 Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard design artwork - Happy Birthday - a child holding a large bunch of flowers, dashes to greet the intended Birthday recipient, her small white pet dog scampering alongside. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Man rushing to find a toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in hurry to post a letter and visit the Gents Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy riding a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving)
PER190843 Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Quick, hurry, only a two minute stop (chromolitho)
2817177 Quick, hurry, only a two minute stop (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quick, hurry, only a two minute stop)

The Spanish-American War, a Scene in Manila after a Skirmish with the Rebels (litho)
1063608 The Spanish-American War, a Scene in Manila after a Skirmish with the Rebels (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

A Visit to the Kimberley Diamond Fields, South Africa (engraving)
1055143 A Visit to the Kimberley Diamond Fields, South Africa (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Kimberley Diamond Fields)

On the Road to Epsom (coloured engraving)
3638270 On the Road to Epsom (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Epsom)

Set out in hot haste for the capital of China (engraving)
5991826 Set out in hot haste for the capital of China (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set out in hot haste for the capital of China)

His hair all in disorder, without a hat, knocking down foot-passengers, on he ran
3501833 His hair all in disorder, without a hat, knocking down foot-passengers, on he ran, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Louis

Haste to the Wedding
LLM458592 Haste to the Wedding by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haste to the Wedding. Illustration for Familiar London (A&C Black, 1904).); © Look and Learn

The Hare and the Tortoise, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95
PER190880 The Hare and the Tortoise, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) (colour engraving) by Gelibert, Gaston (1850-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Canterbury Week (engraving)
1616503 The Canterbury Week (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canterbury Week)

The Elephant Who Did (engraving)
1042277 The Elephant Who Did (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephant Who Did)

The Zulu War, Mr Archibald Forbess ride from Ulundi (engraving)
1099699 The Zulu War, Mr Archibald Forbess ride from Ulundi (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Thoughts on Matrimony (chromolitho)
1055677 Thoughts on Matrimony (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoughts on Matrimony)

Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow (colour litho)
5205401 Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tents of Shem (engraving)
1055610 The Tents of Shem (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tents of Shem)

Horse
Heidi Bartsch

Wrong way!
Paco Palazon

1, 2, 3... Go
Heike Willers

Reindeers III
Patrik Minar

La Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris
Inge Schuster

Graph
Daša Ščuka

BORDER WEDDING
ONE MILE FROM GRETNA A couple desperate to marry race to Gretna Green but are pursued by those who wish to stop them Date: circa 1830

Ha penny Bridge, Dublin City, Co Dublin, Ireland

Helter Skelter - or a shower on Greenwich Hill, London, 1798
Helter Skelter - or a shower on Greenwich Hill, 1798; showing holiday-makers hurrying down Greenwich Hill in a heavy rainstorm

Marble Arch and street trams, London, 1860. Artist: Macdonald
View of two street trams in front of Marble Arch, London, 1860

A messenger was seen spurring his horse toward the city, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
A messenger was seen spurring his horse toward the city, c1912 (1912). Hasdrubal entrusted a letter with four soldiers to be placed in his brother Hannibals hands

Cover of ILN 9th August 1879, Archibald Forbes
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 9th August 1879, featuring the ride of Archibald Forbes, Special Correspondent of the Daily News, from Ulundi in the Zulu War, " bloody with spurring

Comic Postcard - a play on the phrase Bar & Bolt (to secure the door). This gentleman was enjoying a light snack in the Station Buffet when he suddenly realised the time

Father and son studying a snail making its slow progress up a fence. Date: 1859

Whaling / New England
A small whaler makes haste towards its target, in choppy seas off New England, U.S.A. Date: 1890

Suffragettes Attack the House of Commons. Suffragettes waving imbrellas above theeir heads trample policemen in their haste to RUSH the HOUSE of Commons Date: circa 1907

Last Drop April 5 1801 Hand-colored etching Sheet
Artokoloro

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"Haste: A Whirlwind of Speed and Urgency" Race to Gretna / Newhouse: Witness the adrenaline-fueled rush as competitors race towards victory in this thrilling event. High-speed squirrel :) : Marvel at the lightning-fast antics of a nimble squirrel, darting through trees with unmatched haste. Hippopotamus, Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe: Catch a glimpse of nature's behemoth in motion as a hippo charges through the water with surprising agility. In haste (colour litho): This vibrant artwork captures the essence of urgency and impatience, showcasing a world constantly on the move. Fol. 129vb Mary Magdalene gives the news of the resurrection to Simon Peter (vellum): Experience an ancient tale unfold rapidly as Mary Magdalene rushes to deliver life-changing news to Simon Peter. Ulysses killing the Suitors (engraving): Feel your heart race alongside Ulysses as he swiftly eliminates his adversaries in an epic battle for his kingdom's throne. Haste to the Wedding (litho): Step into a joyous celebration where love triumphs over all obstacles, prompting everyone to hurry towards eternal happiness. When The Sleeper Wakes (litho): Dive into H. G Wells' futuristic world where time is precious and every second counts for our protagonist fighting against oppressive forces. Patience is the key of joy; but the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho): Reflect upon this poignant reminder that while patience brings contentment, rushing headlong can lead us astray into regretful outcomes. Postcard design artwork - Happy Birthday: Send warm wishes at lightning speed with this cheerful postcard design that captures both excitement and urgency on someone's special day. Comic postcard - Man rushing to find a toilet.