Provoked Collection

The Tragedy of King Richard III, Act I, Sc 2 (litho)
6022082 The Tragedy of King Richard III, Act I, Sc 2 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of King Richard III, Act I, Sc 2. Gloucester)

David Garrick as Sir John Brute in Vanbrughs "The Provok d Wife"
WAG4893 David Garrick as Sir John Brute in Vanbrughs " The Provok d Wife" by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English

The elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
The elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat, ca. 1700

Neptune provok d to see the Greeks routed Artist: Paul Fourdrinier
Neptune provok d to see the Greeks routed, transports himself out of the Sea to their camp and assuming the shape of Chalcas, revives their Courage which was entirely sunk, 18th century

Charles Macklin, Actor 9
CHARLES MACKLIN Irish actor and writer as sir Francis Wronghead, with Dunstall as John Moody, in Vanbrughs The provoked husband. Date: 1697? - 1797

Joe Gargery, the gentle giant, provoked to violence in his smithy. In the background his brother-in-law Philip Pirrip (Pip), the hero of the novel, works the bellows

Abdication front cover headlines
Front cover headlines from the Daily Mirror announcing that King Edward VIII had chosen to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson in December 1936

BOOK BURNING / 10. 5. 1933
Disruptive books from private and public libraries were burned in front of the University of Berlin. This incident provoked a wave of disgust throughout the world

Revolt against Matilda
London citizens, provoked by Empress Matildas arrogance, drive her from the city; she flees to Oxford

Sir John Vanbrugh
SIR JOHN VANBRUGH playwright and architect author of The provoked wife and of Castle Howard

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"Provoked: A Journey through Tragedy, Passion, and Rebellion" In the lithograph of "The Tragedy of King Richard III, Act I, Sc 2, " we witness a provoked king consumed by his ambition for power. David Garrick's portrayal of Sir John Brute in Vanbrugh's "The Provok'd Wife" captures the essence of a man driven to madness by marital strife. The image depicting the elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat reveals an animal provoked beyond its limits, unleashing its deadly strength. Neptune's fury is unleashed as he witnesses the Greeks routed in Paul Fourdrinier's artwork. The god is provoked to take action against those who dare challenge his authority. Charles Macklin, an actor known for his intense performances, embodies characters that are often provoked to extreme emotions on stage. Joe Gargery, the gentle giant blacksmith from Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations, finds himself provoked to violence within the confines of his smithy. His internal struggle between kindness and anger unfolds before our eyes. Headlines screaming about abdication provoke intrigue and curiosity about what led to such a monumental decision by a prominent figure. The Licensing Bill of 1908 sparks controversy and debate among artists and creators who feel their freedom of expression is being unjustly curtailed. The chilling image of book burning in 1933 serves as a stark reminder that ideas can provoke fear in those seeking control over knowledge and information. Revolt against Matilda signifies how even powerful rulers can be pushed too far when faced with opposition from their subjects. The consequences are often dire but serve as reminders that no one should be underestimated or taken for granted. Sir John Vanbrugh's provocative plays challenge societal norms and expectations while pushing boundaries through satire and wit.