Authority Collection (page 9)

Cromwell at Windsor Castle, 1828 (oil on canvas)
CH441535 Cromwell at Windsor Castle, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 34.8x27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Hunter 242 f. 258v and f. 259r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957942 Ms Hunter 242 f.258v and f.259r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

King Henry II of England presenting the papal bull of 1155 that allowed him to invade
3656188 King Henry II of England presenting the papal bull of 1155 that allowed him to invade, govern and rule Ireland (engraving) by Warren

A Tale of a Snake (engraving)
1047625 A Tale of a Snake (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Snake)

The General Post Office (engraving)
1101287 The General Post Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Post Office)

Wilfred appealing to Pope Agatho AD679, 1920s (litho)
833130 Wilfred appealing to Pope Agatho AD679, 1920s (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches, kicks and trickles of ink (Colour Litho)
2815163 A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches, kicks and trickles of ink (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Comic postcard, Man to help with town planning Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar with married couple Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Advantages of the army - The Redcap Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Sergeant and soldier - criticism of baggy trousers Date: early 20th century

Parva Favilla... (colour litho)
2785328 Parva Favilla... (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parva Favilla... Illustration for Courier Sunday, 8 January 1899.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, two British soldiers, private and sergeant major, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Two boys playing at soldiers, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, woman and ARP man in blackout, WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Head of Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD (bronze)
1272181 Head of Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD (bronze) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height: 16.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Submission of Guthrum to King Alfred, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281024 The Submission of Guthrum to King Alfred, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Bone, Herbert Alfred (1854-1932) (after); Private Collection; British

Statuette of the king upon a leopard. from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341828 Statuette of the king upon a leopard. from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (wood & gilded bronze) (see also 3978) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL360807 Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Justice of the Peace, engraved by Alix, from a book on French Directoire costumes
CHT285287 Justice of the Peace, engraved by Alix, from a book on French Directoire costumes (colour engraving) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres

Elected, 1875 (oil on canvas) (see 152805 for pair)
PNY152806 Elected, 1875 (oil on canvas) (see 152805 for pair) by Wood, Thomas Waterman (1823-1903); 35.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York, USA; American

Thomas Cromwell presenting Cranmers Bible to Henry VIII Thomas Cromwell presenting
Thomas Cromwell presenting a copy of Cranmers Bible to King Henry VIII. 1530s

Queen Victoria taking the Coronation Oath, 1838. 1838

Lord Cornwallis receiving sons of Tipu Sultan as hostages
Lord Cornwallis receiving the sons of Tipu Sultan as hostages. 1792

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, November 1859
Grand Durbar at Cawnpore after the Indian Mutiny, November 1859. 1859

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"Authority: A Tapestry of Power, Struggle, and Symbolism" From the majestic presence of "The King of Kings" to the humorous encounter in "The Car That Touched a Policeman, " authority takes on various forms throughout history, and is both revered and challenged, depicted vividly in artworks like the Metropolitan Police recruitment poster and Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's masterpiece "Scotland forever. " In times of conflict, authority emerges as General Ulysses S. Grant commands his troops during The American Civil War. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace stands tall as the official London residence symbolizing regal power. Yet even within these structures, rebellion finds its voice. Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace serves as a poignant reminder of women's fight for suffrage against established authority. Masonic Regalia represents an intricate web of secret societies that hold their own form of influence. Moving beyond borders, we witness symbols from different cultures shaping authority. The silhouette of Battersea Power Station looms large over London's skyline—an emblematic representation of industrial might and control. In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh's bust alongside the socialist flag signifies revolutionary leadership challenging colonial rule. However, not all manifestations are noble or just. The haunting image captures a police dog attacking a young black man during Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration—a stark reminder that they are be abused and wielded unjustly. Amidst this complex tapestry lies everyday life where ordinary individuals uphold order—like the diligent Metropolitan Police officer on traffic duty ensuring safety on bustling streets. Authority encompasses more than mere titles; it embodies power dynamics woven into society's fabric across time and place. As we reflect upon these hints spanning artistry, politics, activism, and law enforcement—we unravel the multifaceted nature itself—a force that shapes our world with both awe-inspiring grandeur and sobering consequences.