Arbitration Collection

League of Nations / 1922
The opening session of the League of Nations in Geneva. The purpose of the League, set up in 1919 & written into the WW1 peace treaties, was to keep peace through arbitration

Arbitration is the true balance of power. Puck: Don t meddle with the hands, gentlemen - this pendulum is the only thing to regulate that clock!

Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century
5308704 Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you)

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during
528128 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during American Civil War. Uncle Sam addressing international arbitration court

Cartoon titled 'The Disadvantage of Arbitration - it can go against you', 1878 (engraving)
5616362 Cartoon titled 'The Disadvantage of Arbitration - it can go against you', 1878 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet d'Estournelles, Baron de Constant de Rebecque
3253091 Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet d'Estournelles, Baron de Constant de Rebecque; (add.info.: Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet d'Estournelles, Baron de Constant de Rebecque, 1852-1924)

President Grover Cleveland and Secretary of State Richard Olney, 1897
1576770 President Grover Cleveland and Secretary of State Richard Olney, 1897; (add.info.: "Poor thing! they have taken the life out of it)

The Artist's Father, 1797. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
The Artist's Father, 1797

The Artist's Father, 1785. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
The Artist's Father, 1785

Arnold Nixon Shimmin, economist
Arnold Nixon Shimmin (1889-1961), economist, member of the National Arbitration Tribunal. Date: circa 1950s

The Final Award; Last Sitting of the Geneva Court of Arbitration (engraving)
1058090 The Final Award; Last Sitting of the Geneva Court of Arbitration (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Volost Court, 1862. Creator: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
Volost Court, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: A Bright Idea, 17 November 1849 (engraving)
6034575 Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: A Bright Idea, 17 November 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bright Idea, 17 November 1849)

The Cat, the Weasel and the Little Rabbit, illustration for Fables
498829 The Cat, the Weasel and the Little Rabbit, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine (1621-95), published by H. Fournier Aine

The Event Of The Day, The Signing Of The Franco-Italian Arbitration Agreement, In Paris (Colour Litho)
2798735 The Event Of The Day, The Signing Of The Franco-Italian Arbitration Agreement, In Paris (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Event Of The Day)

The Cook and the Coachman (engraving)
2813282 The Cook and the Coachman (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cook and the Coachman. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Sketches from M Detailles Studio (litho)
1107567 Sketches from M Detailles Studio (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from M Detailles Studio)

The Great Turf Scandal (engraving)
1055728 The Great Turf Scandal (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Turf Scandal)

The Geneva Arbitration, the Salle du Congres in the Hotel de Ville, where the Arbitrators meet (engraving)
1057900 The Geneva Arbitration, the Salle du Congres in the Hotel de Ville, where the Arbitrators meet (engraving) by English School

Mr Anthony John Mundella (colour litho)
612050 Mr Anthony John Mundella (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Anthony John Mundella, Education and Arbitration, 9 December 1871)

Arbitration, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Louis Schaettle
Arbitration, late 19th-early 20th century

Edward I of England acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290 (1864). Edward I (1239-1307) was asked to arbitrate on the issue of the succession to the Scottish throne

The Peacemaker, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Peacemaker, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Justice of the Peace, 1888. Artist: Zoshchenko, Mikhail Ivanovich (1857-1907)
Justice of the Peace, 1888. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Reconciliation, 1898. Artist: Rumyantsev, Andrei Antipovich (?-1907)
The Reconciliation, 1898. From a private collection

Meeting of the arbitrators on the Alabama Claims, Geneva, Switzerland, c1865-c1870. The Alabama Claims were a series of claims for damages by the government of the US against the government of Great

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The Geneva Arbitration: the Salle Du Congres in the Hotel De Ville, where the Arbitrators Meet

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The Geneva Arbitration: Room in the Hotel De Beau Rivage, where the Arbitrators First Met

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The Final Award; Last Sitting of the Geneva Court of Arbitration

Edward I in Scotland
Edward I is recognised as overlord of Scotland; claimants to the Scottish throne agree to abide by his arbitration

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Arbitration, a concept that has shaped history and defined the true balance of power. Dating back to 1922 with the League of Nations, it has been a crucial tool in resolving conflicts peacefully. As depicted in the Puck cartoon, "Don't meddle, " arbitration stands as an emblem of impartiality and fairness. Economist Arnold Nixon Shimmin recognized its significance, acknowledging that arbitration holds the key to maintaining equilibrium among nations. The engraving capturing "The Final Award; Last Sitting of the Geneva Court of Arbitration" immortalizes this pivotal moment where justice prevailed over discord. Even earlier, in 1862, at the Volost Court, Mikhail Stepanovich Znamensky's creation showcased how arbitration was not limited to international affairs but also played a role within local communities. Looking further into history reveals John Bright's bright idea portrayed in a Punch cartoon from 1849. It emphasized arbitration as an innovative solution for disputes between nations. This notion resonated throughout time and across borders as seen through King Henry III's letter to King Louis IX regarding peaceful resolution rather than resorting to conflict. Fast forward to more recent times, we witness significant events like "The Signing Of The Franco-Italian Arbitration Agreement" captured vividly in color lithography. These moments symbolize diplomatic achievements and highlight how they are foster harmony even amidst complex relationships. Beyond politics lies another facet of arbitration: its application beyond international relations. In "The Cook and the Coachman, " we see how everyday conflicts can be resolved amicably through this method. Such scenarios remind us that negotiation is not limited solely to grand stages but extends into our daily lives. Artists like M Detailles have beautifully depicted scenes from their studios showcasing various aspects related to arbitration—scenes filled with hope for peaceful resolutions amid chaos or tension. Lastly, let us not forget instances where sportsmanship intertwines with justice – such as "The Great Turf Scandal.