Cornered Collection

Don Levys Herostratus (1967)

Immanuel Kant / Statue
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher: commemorative statue in Konigsberg Date: 1724 - 1804

Tatler cover - Tamara Karsavina
Tamara Karsavina (1885 - 1978), Russian ballet dancer, who, in 1919, at the time of this photograph, had been performing with the Russian Ballet at the Alhambra Theatre in London. Date: 1919

'Cornered'; after Frank Dadd, R.I, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Cornered'; after Frank Dadd, R.I, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - The Caged Russian Bear
A spectacular Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - The Caged Russian Bear peered at by Japanese children, women and soldiers in uniform. Date: circa 1905

The stag at bay (colour photo)
3098721 The stag at bay (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stag at bay)

Police dog at work, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370505 Police dog at work, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Cornered
LLM459950 Cornered by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornered. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner, early 20th century).); © Look and Learn

The Capture of Booth, the Slayer of Lincoln, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving)
STC394708 The Capture of Booth, the Slayer of Lincoln, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Thieves besieged in a church in Rouen (colour litho)
3097342 Thieves besieged in a church in Rouen (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thieves besieged in a church in Rouen)

The Escape and Recapture of a Baby Elephant in Ceylon (engraving)
1047634 The Escape and Recapture of a Baby Elephant in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Escape and Recapture of a Baby Elephant in Ceylon)

Among the Mormons (engraving)
1057296 Among the Mormons (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Mormons)

La Cite Sainte (engraving)
2788990 La Cite Sainte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cite Sainte. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 September 1892)

The Thief and the Lion (Colour Litho)
2783678 The Thief and the Lion (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thief and the lion)

The Death, engraved by R. G. Reeve, 1808 (colour litho)
BSA266463 The Death, engraved by R.G. Reeve, 1808 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after); 55x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cornered (engraving)
1047405 Cornered (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornered. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Full, True, and Authentic History of how Mr Snaffle-Tracy, Junior, had his Name in the Newspaper (engraving)
1056178 The Full, True, and Authentic History of how Mr Snaffle-Tracy, Junior, had his Name in the Newspaper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Full)

Otter Hunting in Cumberland, the Otter cornered (engraving)
1046898 Otter Hunting in Cumberland, the Otter cornered (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otter Hunting in Cumberland, the Otter cornered)

Our Artists Misadventures in Manila (engraving)
1038178 Our Artists Misadventures in Manila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists Misadventures in Manila)

GARRICK / FARMERS RETURN
DAVID GARRICK English actor in The Farmers Return Date: 1717 - 1779

Death of the Fox, 1793. Creator: Thomas Cook
Death of the Fox, 1793. The hounds have cornered a fox. [J. Wheble, London, 1793]

The Tiger Hunt. Artist: AH Payne
The Tiger Hunt

Old London Characters - Footmen with Lights. 18th century

Town crier in action, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Town crier in action on the sea front at Lyme Regis, Dorset. Date: circa 1970s

Misfitz - Rip Van Winkle. early 20th century

Misfitz - Gullivers Travels. early 20th century

Young man in three-cornered hat, possibly part of a naval re-enactment in Portsmouth. circa 1967

Men in pirate or sailor costume
Two men in pirate or sailor costume with beer tankards, Portsmouth, England. circa 1967

Man in historical costume on a fabric New Year card
Man in historical costume in a garden on a fabric New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Edward Boscawen / Sayer
EDWARD BOSCAWEN Naval commander, Admiral of the Blue Squadron Date: 1711 - 1761

Jean Sylvain Bailly
JEAN SYLVAIN BAILLY French astronomer who computed the orbit for Halleys Comet, and first Mayor of Paris in 1789 Date: 1736 - 1793

Town crier in action, Fowey, Cornwall
Town crier in action at Fowey, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Boy and girl in historical costume on a Christmas card, carrying a satin box. Date: circa 1890s

Boy in historical costume on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cover design by Cecil Aldin, The Great Adventure, with an orange tree at the centre. Date: 1921

Three cornered knitted hat, circa 1941
A lady models a three cornered knitted hat, worn at a rakish angle. She also wears a herringbone tweed coat, with pearl earrings. Date: c. 1941

Cornered Somewhere in France
Cornered. Somewhere in France. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Chocolate box design, 18th century sedan chair
Chocolate box design, featuring a lady in an 18th century sedan chair with two footmen and a suitor. Date: 20th century

Broadsheet, relating, capture, Valentin Mancera, shown playing, guitar, cornered
Broadsheet relating to the capture of Valentin Mancera who is shown playing the guitar and being cornered by men in uniforms carrying weapons, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca.1902

The Stagg at Bay, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome
XJF483351 The Stagg at Bay, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Triangular pediment on a portal, Cathedral of St. Brendan, Cathedral of Clonfert, County Galway, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Picture No. 10886794
Three-cornered Garlic (Allium triquetrum) Date:

Petroleuse Captured
A petroleuse - a woman supporter of the Commune who set fire to buildings - is cornered and shot by the government forces. Date: May - June 1871

The Heathen and the Christian - Play
The Heathen and the Christian - promotional postcard for this play - performed at The Grand Theatre Southampton between 1908-1909

Couple in a snowy landscape
A young couple in a snowy landscape, dressed in 18th century style. They are carrying bunches of holly, and smiling at each other

Kind Thoughts, by Ethel Parkinson
Kind Thoughts -- a Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a little girl and an elderly gentleman walking down a snowy street. He is carrying a few parcels, and is using a walking stick

Three people in a snowy landscape
Three people dressed in 18th century style, one of them holding a bunch of holly, in a snowy landscape

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"Cornered: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Circumstance" Step into the world of "Cornered, " where history, art, and intrigue converge to create a captivating narrative. From Don Levy's thought-provoking film "Herostratus" (1967) to the alluring Tatler cover featuring Tamara Karsavina, each hint unravels a different facet of being cornered. Immanuel Kant's stoic statue stands tall, symbolizing the human struggle against confinement. In contrast, Russo-Japanese War propaganda depicts the caged Russian bear - a powerful metaphor for entrapment in conflict. Travel back in time through Old London Characters as footmen with lights illuminate dark corners, their presence both comforting and unsettling. Witness the stag at bay captured in vivid color photography; its vulnerability juxtaposed with an indomitable spirit. The police dog diligently at work reminds us that even our most loyal companions can be cornered by duty. Gladys Davidson's illustration from "Helpers Without Hands" transports us to 1919 when these remarkable animals played vital roles during times of crisis. "The Capture of Booth, " an engraving from 1896 publication, takes us on a gripping journey following Abraham Lincoln's slayer as he is finally apprehended. The meticulous artistry of a die-sinker adds depth to this tale of justice prevailing against all odds. Thieves besieged within Rouen's church come alive through vibrant lithography; their desperate predicament evokes sympathy while highlighting society’s complex relationship with lawbreakers. Finally, we encounter "Cornered at Last, " an engraving that captures the culmination of tension and suspense in one climactic moment. In this collection titled "Cornered, " we explore what it means to be trapped physically or emotionally—how circumstances force individuals into corners they never anticipated. Join us on this extraordinary journey through art and history as we delve into tales where resilience, justice, and the human spirit triumph over adversity.