Thwarted Collection

Attempt of the Russian Cossacks to capture Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Brienne, France, 1814
3062121 Attempt of the Russian Cossacks to capture Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Brienne, France, 1814.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nos villes a sac; Statues, vases et tableaux que les Allemands avaient rassembles dans une... 1918 Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; Statues, vases et tableaux que les Allemands avaient rassembles dans une salle du Musee de Douai pour les enlever et qu'ils durent abandonner, 1918

The Race
Thoth Adan

The arrest of Louis XVI of France and his family, Varennes, 22 June 1791 (colour litho)
972582 The arrest of Louis XVI of France and his family, Varennes, 22 June 1791 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Twos company, threes a crowd (chromolitho)
5995959 Twos company, threes a crowd (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twos company, threes a crowd)

Cupid and Psyche
CH18681 Cupid and Psyche by Amigoni, Jacopo (c. 1675-1752); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Napoleon watching Moscow burning, 15-16 September 1812 (colour litho)
3100873 Napoleon watching Moscow burning, 15-16 September 1812 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Love Vanquished By Avarice, c1790. Artist: John Raphael Smith
Love Vanquished By Avarice, c1790. From The Connoisseur Vol LXI, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Ester Ahasuerus History series title Historia Asuerij
Ester for Ahasuerus History of Ester (series title) Historia Asuerij (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Framed painting glass arm Peerina Borage painting
Framed painting on glass with arm of Peerina Borage, glass painting painting footage glass paint wood paper frame, Family coat of arms on glass of Peerina Borage with weapon

Thomas Creech
THOMAS CREECH : classical scholar, noted for his translations of Lucretius &c. Sadly, a growing melancholia - and a thwarted amour - drove him to take his own life. Date: 1659 - 1700

Mistletoe thwarted by crinoline, 1857
A young man curses the invention of crinoline skirts, preventing him from accessing the object of his affections, waiting coyly beneath the mistletoe. 1857

Stafford clearing him-selfe, illustration from A Thankfull Remembrance of Gods
XJF696691 Stafford clearing him-selfe, illustration from A Thankfull Remembrance of Gods Mercy by George Carleton, published 1627 (engraving) by Hulsen

The Fox and the Raisins, illustration from Caxtons Aesops Fables
XJF618949 The Fox and the Raisins, illustration from Caxtons Aesops Fables, 1484 (woodcut) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flying Terms Defined - Flier Education. A jolly cartoon dog demonstrates some flight terminology: Power Diving (attempt to grab a bone thwarted)

Billiards Illustrated - Spot Barred
A relaxing Vicar, just about to don his tripey bathing suit and take a dip at a likelt spot, is thwarted by a zealous landowner

Crime / Theft / Shop / 1923
Smash & grab thief thwarted by a passer-by at Marseille

Workers Strike 1920
A commuter train leaves Berlin during the transport workers strike. It was the striking in the city which thwarted the Kapp Putsch

Girl & Guard Dog
A small girl is thwarted in her attempt to walk a garden path by a small dog, causing her to drop some of the apples she is carrying in her basket

Otto II Escapes
Emperor Otto II escapes from hostile Greeks by swimming to his ship, after being disastrously thwarted in his attempt to assert his claim to southern Italy

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"Thwarted: A Journey Through History's Unexpected Turns" In the midst of turmoil and chaos, fate often intervenes to thwart even the mightiest of plans. From the arrest of Louis XVI and his family in Varennes to Napoleon witnessing Moscow burning, history is filled with moments where destiny took an unexpected turn. As we delve into these captivating scenes, we witness how love can be vanquished by avarice, as depicted in John Raphael Smith's artwork. The tragic tale of Cupid and Psyche serves as a reminder that even divine beings are not immune to thwarted desires. The Surprise of the Cato Street conspirators in London showcases how carefully laid schemes can crumble before they come to fruition. Paul Hardy's artistic representation transports us back to this pivotal moment in 1820 when justice prevailed over treachery. Thomas Creech reminds us that sometimes it is our own actions that lead to our downfall. His story serves as a cautionary tale for those who seek personal gain at any cost. Even seemingly innocent encounters like mistletoe meeting crinoline can result in unexpected outcomes. In 1857, this collision between tradition and fashion left many hopeful hearts unfulfilled. Ester Ahasuerus' History series title Historia Asuerij takes us on a journey through biblical times where power struggles and unforeseen events shaped destinies. This captivating narrative shows how even the most powerful rulers can face unexpected challenges along their path. Through framed paintings like Peerina Borage painting or illustrations from A Thankfull Remembrance of Gods by Stafford clearing him-selfe, we see individuals grappling with adversity while striving for redemption or survival against all odds. Lastly, The Fox and the Raisins illustration from Caxtons Aesops Fables teaches us about patience and resilience when faced with disappointment. Sometimes what appears within reach may prove elusive due to circumstances beyond our control.