Overwhelmed Collection

White-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus) winter with river flooding, Kuusa, Laukaa, Keski-Suomi, Lansi- ja Sisa-Suomi / Central and Western Finland, Finland. January

The Revenge under command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-91) engaging Spanish fleet off Flores. Cut off from English fleet, fought until overwhelmed 1591

DRINKS AT MAXIMs 1911
The gentleman seems overwhelmed by the attentions of five - count them ! - five elegantly dressed cocottes who evidently use Maxims as their favourite watering hole

The Flood'. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge, 1866 (engraving)
535817 The Flood'. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: The Flood'. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge while, in background)

Man in Green Coat with Umbrella, 1848. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Man in Green Coat with Umbrella, 1848

Bigre!... j'ai eu tort de me mettre... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Bigre!... j'ai eu tort de me mettre... 19th century. Blimey! I was wrong to put the whole of Europe in my hands

Je t'en avais comblé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je t'en avais comble... 19th century

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print
533171 Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print() by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Battle of Lepanto. Victorious ships entering the Port of Messina (oil on canvas)
IND388253 Battle of Lepanto. Victorious ships entering the Port of Messina (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Rask the dog killing an English soldier - illustration from Bug-Jargal, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909643 Rask the dog killing an English soldier - illustration from Bug-Jargal, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Valnay Pere et fils (fl.1879); Private Collection; (add.info)

She seemed overwhelmed with grief (engraving)
5991813 She seemed overwhelmed with grief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: She seemed overwhelmed with grief)

Dollard strikes his last blow 1658, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122772 Dollard strikes his last blow 1658, c.1920 (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance of Canada published by TC & EC Jack 1910); English

The "Please, mother, will you tell me a story?"peril
STC398798 The " Please, mother, will you tell me a story?" peril, illustration from Pont: An Account of the Life and Work of the great Punch artist (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

The Perils of Alpine Mountaineering (litho)
1601081 The Perils of Alpine Mountaineering (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Perils of Alpine Mountaineering)

Great Eruption of Mud at Kantzorik, near Erzeroum, Asia Minor (engraving)
1046881 Great Eruption of Mud at Kantzorik, near Erzeroum, Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eruption of Mud at Kantzorik, near Erzeroum)

WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home
" Let us Strive without failing in faith or in duty" - Winston Churchill Encirclement ! A returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home by his wife and small son. Date: 1944

Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a strong Fit, 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191279 Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a strong Fit, 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Our overworked Supreme Court: It is unequal to the ever-increasing labor thrust upon it
1078688 Our overworked Supreme Court: It is unequal to the ever-increasing labor thrust upon it - will Congress take prompt measures for the relief of the people

Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a Strong Fit, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
2636947 Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a Strong Fit, pub.1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
1057840 The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius)

Is marriage a failure? (colour litho)
3627304 Is marriage a failure? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Is marriage a failure? " Yes! when you stay at home to mind the kids")

John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching)
NCO191268 John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 21.5x26.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

First battle of ABUKIR - Mustapha Pashas Turkish army is completely overwhelmed by a much smaller French force under Napoleon, and driven into the sea or captured Date: 25 July 1799

GENTLEMAN AND LETTERS
A gentleman is overwhelmed by his correspondence Date: 1843

JOHN KNOX / PULPIT / EDINBUR
JOHN KNOX Scottish Protestant preachers pulpit in Edinburgh Date: 1505 - 1572

I through compassion fainting, seem d not far from death, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
I through compassion fainting, seem d not far from death, and like a corpse fell to the ground, c1890. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) in forest habitat, Jalasjarvi, Finland, April

The Widower, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

Detail of a relief of Pharaoh smiting his enemies, Temple of Khnum, Ptolemaic & Roman Periods
Detail of a relief on the first Pylon of the Pharaoh smiting his enemies, Temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt, Ptolemaic and Roman Periods

Pharaoh smiting his enemies, Temple of Khnum, Ptolemaic and Roman Periods
Closeup of Pharaoh smiting his enemies before Knum (ram-headed god) and Sekhmet (lion-headed goddess), the first Pylon, Temple of Khnum, Esme, Egypt, Ptolemaic and Roman Periods

Reliefs of Pharaoh smiting enemies, The first Pylon, Temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt
Reliefs of Pharaoh smiting enemies before Knum (ram-headed god) and Sekhmet (lion-headed goddess), The first Pylon, Temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt, Ptolemaic & Roman Periods

Why won t they let the women help me?. John Bull overwhelmed by a large number of social and political issues seeks the help of women to resolve them. By Joan Harvey Drew. Date: circa 1909

Great Church Haarlem stormed Protestants 1578
The Great Church in Haarlem stormed by Protestants, 1578 The Great Church in Haarlem, overwhelmed by the Soldiers, in the year 1578 (title on object), Church interior of the Great Church in Haarlem

Jesus Prays

Mu and Lemuria
The submersion of MU - The great Pacific continent is overwhelmed by a combination of flood and volcanic action

Artur Gorgey - 2
ARTUR GORGEY (or Gorgei) Hungarian general, commander in 1848 rising, defeated the Austrians, took Buda, governor of Hungary, overwhelmed by Russians, imprisoned. Date: 1818 - 1916

Artur Gorgey - 3
ARTUR GORGEY (or Gorgei) Hungarian general, commander in 1848 rising, defeated the Austrians, took Buda, governor of Hungary, overwhelmed by Russians, imprisoned. Date: 1818 - 1916

Artur Gorgey - 1
ARTUR GORGEY (or Gorgei) Hungarian general, commander in 1848 rising, defeated the Austrians, took Buda, governor of Hungary, overwhelmed by Russians, imprisoned. Date: 1818 - 1916

Battle of Skalitz
BATTLE OF SKALITZ The Austrians are overwhelmed by a charge of the Prussian cavalry Date: 28 June 1866

Paul Morand / Fantasio
PAUL MORAND French diplomat and writer, overwhelmed with paperwork Date: 1888 - 1976

World War II propaganda poster of a bucket spilling over Emperor Hirohito
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a bucket dumping liquid over Emperor Hirohito. It reads, Pour It On, Dec. 7th Bond Purchases

Source Size = 1899 x 1687
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: House at St. Sebastiano Overwhelmed and Burnt by Lava

Hikers admire Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee on a starry night of full moon, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

First Sino-Japanese War, 1894: Battle at the mouth of the Yalu River, 17 September 1894, between the Japanese and Chinese navies. The Chinese fleet was overwhelmed by that of the Japanese

Leander Starr Jameson (1852-1917) taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, aim of which was to initiate rebellion in Johannesburg by British settlers or Uitlanders

Boudicca (Boadicea) lst century British queen of Iceni, rallying her troops. Finally overwhelmed by Romans, Boudicca is said to have taken poison. Wood engraving c1900

The Flood. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge while, in background, The Ark floats on the waters. Genesis. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

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In the midst of chaos and turmoil, overwhelmed by the forces that surround them. The Revenge, under the command of Sir Richard Grenville, fearlessly engages in a battle against the mighty Spanish fleet off Flores. A different kind of overwhelm takes place at Maxim's in 1911, where laughter and clinking glasses fill the air as people indulge in drinks and revelry. Leander Starr Jameson finds himself taken prisoner after his failed attempt during the Boer War's Jameson Raid in 1896. Overwhelmed by defeat, he reflects on why they won't let women help him. Nature can also bring overwhelming devastation as witnessed by a disastrous rockfall into Norway's Lovatnet Lake. The sheer power of this event leaves one breathless. Yet amidst destruction, there are moments of triumph like when victorious ships enter Messina's Port after the Battle of Lepanto. A sight that overwhelms with pride and joy. The volcanic disaster in Martinique leaves St Pierre in ruins; viewed from aboard "Suchet, " it is an overwhelming reminder of nature's wrath unleashed upon humanity. History tells tales of overwhelming events too - such as Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to invade Great Britain in 1803. Published by Hannah Humphrey, this hand-coloured etching captures a momentous occasion that left many astounded. Back to back stood two dauntless figures - overwhelmed yet unyielding - depicted beautifully in an illustration from Robin Hood and his Life in Merry Greenwood published between 1910-1920. Even animals can be overwhelmed by circumstances beyond their control; Rask the dog kills an English soldier during Bug-Jargal, reminding us that even our loyal companions can be pushed to their limits. Grief knows no bounds as seen through an engraving depicting a woman who seems utterly overwhelmed with sorrow. Her pain is palpable and resonates deeply within our hearts.