Escaping Collection

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire. Date: 19th century

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

The Voice that filled the Albert Hall by H. M. Bateman
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a buxom, matronly singer hitting a high note in the Albert Hall. Her voice is so loud (or bad)

Rasselas and Imlac digging a tunnel
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, together with his companion, the wise man Imlac, digging a tunnel in order to escape the Happy Valley and see what life is like beyond it

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing

Thumbelina flies away on the Swallows back
Thumbelina escapes from the Field Mouse and the Mole on the back of the Swallow. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

German cruiser SMS Emden, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden after being attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Escaping crew can be seen in a boat in the foreground. 1914

Methods of escape from submarine by G. H. Davis
The latest methods of escape from a sunken submarine: the rescue bell, the one-man escape chamber, and escape without the use of breathing apparatus. 1954

Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)
1197947 Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Illustration, Peter, the fox terrier, discovers a fox (White-Ear) has been hiding in the bed. Date: 1912

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving)
5996958 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho)
5996258 Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Pandoras box)

Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle, illustration from Cassell
STC385231 Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Ricketts

Goldilocks and Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears which originally appeared on a Christmas card with a sliding front and a pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Relief with scene of flight from city besieged by Ashurbanipal, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with a scene of flight from a city besieged by Ashurbanipal. From Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail, fugitives swimming across a river

1960s fashion, eloping in Victor Stiebel
A couple elope in the most elegant way possible; she wearing a long evening dress in apple green taffeta by Victor Stiebel, with bows added for extra charm

Runaway Siberian convicts (common criminals), between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Runaway Siberian convicts (common criminals), between 1885 and 1886. Three escaped convicts standing in field

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with a rescue sheet and a rescue basket, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with a rescue sheet and a rescue basket, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

A Vagrant on the Loose, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
A Vagrant on the Loose, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

A Hard Labor Convict Attempts to Escape from the Work Site, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
A Hard Labor Convict Attempts to Escape from the Work Site, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi

King James II throwing Great Seal into the River Thames
King James II throwing Great Seal of England into the River Thames near Whitehall. The Seal was used for stamping the kings assent on all important documents

People escaping by boat during the Great Fire of London
People escaping by boat on the River Thames during the Great Fire of London. Date: 1666

An escaped chimpanzee, 1930. Creator: Unknown
An escaped chimpanzee, 1930. Un Singes Etait Evade. (A monkey escaped). A fireman climbs a ladder to try and catch an ape on a roof as a woman watches from a window

Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) herd fleeing predator, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Jaguar (Panthera onca) male, hunting Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). The capybara while jumping away has cut the nose of the Jaguar with its toemail

Female Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) swimming in line with young after escaping a Jaguar attack (Panthera onca palustris) in a lagoon off the Paraguay River

Large pod of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising over waves during annual sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa

NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, autumn
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, Hudson River
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, fall foliage
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, New Croton Dam
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Florida, Miami, Downtown Miami, Bayfront Park overlooking Biscayne Bay, near Bayside Marketplace

Colombia, Antioquia, Jardin, Traditional colorful chairs at coffee shop
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Colombia, Colorful facade in Guatape Town near Medellin
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Colombia, Antioquia, Rural road with view of Penon de Guatape Rock
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Colombia, Antioquia, view of Penon de Guatape Rock
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Colombia, Antioquia, Guatape, Nuestra Senora del Carmen church
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Colombia, Guatape, Penon de Guatape
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Colombia, Guatape, Reservoir
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Colombia, Medellin Cityscape
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Colombia, Parques del Rio view of Palacio de Exposiciones
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Colombia, Medellin, Parques del Rio, Medellin, Christmas decorations over Medellin river
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Colombia, Medellin, Parques del Rio, Riverwalk
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"Escaping: Tales of Heroism, Adventure, and Freedom" In the face of raging flames, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from certain peril. Their escape becomes a symbol of hope amidst chaos. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the emotional journey of two mothers escaping adversity together, showcasing the strength found in unity. Witness the awe-inspiring story of a Siberian death defier and aviator who baffles even John Clempert with his daring escapes from gravity's clutches. H. M. Bateman's captivating illustration portrays how one voice can fill an entire Albert Hall, breaking free from societal constraints and inspiring others to find their own escape. Mytton Rides Bear - an extraordinary tale where escapades take on new heights as fearless adventurers challenge boundaries and ride wild creatures into freedom. Journey alongside Rasselas and Imlac as they dig deep into the earth, unearthing secrets while seeking their ultimate escape in Samuel Johnson's timeless classic. G. H Davis explores ingenious methods of escape from submarines, revealing humanity's relentless pursuit for freedom even in the depths of unforgiving waters. Thumbelina takes flight on the back of a swallow, soaring above her troubles towards newfound liberation – reminding us that sometimes our greatest escapes come when we embrace unexpected allies. Peter, the fox terrier discovers a world beyond his familiar surroundings when he encounters a cunning fox – illustrating that true escape lies not only in physical journeys but also within ourselves. German cruiser SMS Emden during WW1 showcases both triumphs and tragedies as brave souls strive to break free from war-torn landscapes in search for peace and safety.