Evasion Collection

The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration)
8822190 The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rebellion of a brown negre in the Netherlands Antilles - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural
FLO4727689 Rebellion of a brown negre in the Netherlands Antilles - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Letter S: Service not ordered. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209465 Letter S: Service not ordered. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Vintage IAF VIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Queen of the Franks Brunehaut wife of Sigebert (engraving)
5942882 The Queen of the Franks Brunehaut wife of Sigebert (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of the Franks Brunehaut wife of Sigebert, with the help of Count Gondebaud)

Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus, by order of Astarbe
FLO4607839 Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus, by order of Astarbe, avoids the pursuits of Pygmalion

Duties towards oneself: the soul. Patience - Anger. The angry man looks like a rabid beast
DUV4212629 Duties towards oneself: the soul. Patience - Anger. The angry man looks like a rabid beast. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401060 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Anne Jones, girlfriend of Ken Dodd, pictured during his tax fraud trail. 15th July 1989

Rabbit hunting, France, 1873 (engraving)
PCT5617993 Rabbit hunting, France, 1873 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rabbit hunting in France in the 19th century - a man, opposing the hunt)

Exodus of a peasant family fleeing the fighting, near Boulogne-la-Grasse, 1918 (b/w photo)
PCT5618326 Exodus of a peasant family fleeing the fighting, near Boulogne-la-Grasse, 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration)
7304527 Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The runaway ring - la fuite galopante, des ecoliers surpris et poursuivis par un chien courent dans la rue
DUV4218784 The runaway ring - la fuite galopante, des ecoliers surpris et poursuivis par un chien courent dans la rue, abandonnant leurs affaires sur le trottoir - Extrait de Afternoon Tea

Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1918_12_28 : the butterflies hunters
ICA4849390 Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1918_12_28 : the butterflies hunters: In spite of your bags of mischief sewn with red thread, gentlemen socialentomologists

The camel and the floating sticks (Le chameau et les batons flottants
DUV4214354 The camel and the floating sticks (Le chameau et les batons flottants) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Discovery of Contreband at the Customs Barrier at the entry to Paris, c
CHT285252 Discovery of Contreband at the Customs Barrier at the entry to Paris, c.1840 (colour litho) by Roubaud, Benjamin (1811-47); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Escape of Henri de Rochefort (1831-1915) 1874 (oil on canvas)
CHT188764 The Escape of Henri de Rochefort (1831-1915) 1874 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polyphemus, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics
IL262829 Polyphemus, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

Dodging a Draft - A Swells Strategem, from Frank Leslie
AQS256800 Dodging a Draft - A Swells Strategem, from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 19th September 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Gentleman fencer running through an opponent
Gentleman fencer stabbing his opponent after an Evasion, by moving his left leg back when his opponent makes a pass on the outside of the sword

The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in
FLO4690147 The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in terror

The skeleton of Death boxes with a bareknuckle prize fighter while another boxer lies on the ground
FLO4690171 The skeleton of Death boxes with a bareknuckle prize fighter while another boxer lies on the ground and the crowd flees in terror

The skeleton of Death helps a landowner take aim with a musket at boys poaching in his garden trying to flee over a
FLO4690300 The skeleton of Death helps a landowner take aim with a musket at boys poaching in his garden trying to flee over a wall

Attic black-figure lekythos depicting Odysseus escaping Cyclops, c. 530 BC
AMQ100646 Attic black-figure lekythos depicting Odysseus escaping Cyclops, c. 530 BC by Greek, (6th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Polyphemus the Cyclops)

Ancient Rome: Eruption of Vesuvius, 79 AD, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702508 Ancient Rome: Eruption of Vesuvius, 79 AD, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1918_10_5 : War of 14-18, Greece
ICA4848526 Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1918_10_5 : War of 14-18, Greece, Belligerents and symbols, Victory, Macedonia, Palestine (engraving) by Metivet

The bear and the two friends (L ours et les deux compagnons) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214489 The bear and the two friends (L ours et les deux compagnons) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The bassa and the merchant (Le bassa et le marchand) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214642 The bassa and the merchant (Le bassa et le marchand) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The city rat and the field rat (Le rat de ville et le rat des champs
DUV4214215 The city rat and the field rat (Le rat de ville et le rat des champs) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Police confronting movers helping tenants to move out of their lodgings without paying the rent in Paris (colour litho)
2779764 Police confronting movers helping tenants to move out of their lodgings without paying the rent in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Evading the Toll, c. 1805-10 (graphite, pen, ink & w / c on paper)
XYC224053 Evading the Toll, c.1805-10 (graphite, pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 16.2x23.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The shepard and his herd (Le berger et son troupeau) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4215017 The shepard and his herd (Le berger et son troupeau) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

A daring escape of four inmates from Asti prison after breaking through the wall
GIA4777457 A daring escape of four inmates from Asti prison after breaking through the wall. Drawing by Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere

Death with his dart on a skeletal horse rides over a cliff as an unfortunate huntsman
FLO4690347 Death with his dart on a skeletal horse rides over a cliff as an unfortunate huntsman and his dogs fall to their deaths. Other hunting dogs tear apart a stag

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Comedian Ken Dodd after being acquitted of tax evasion charges. Liverpool Crown Court. 21st July 1989

Ken Dodd, pictured arriving at court during his tax fraud trail. 6th June 1989

The Truants, c. 1870 (oil on academy board)
496598 The Truants, c.1870 (oil on academy board) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 59.4x68.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase, William A

The Escape of David through the Window, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259190 The Escape of David through the Window, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1 Samuel 19)

The Escape of Henri de Rochefort (1831-1915) 20 March 1874, 1880-81 (oil on canvas)
XIR103483 The Escape of Henri de Rochefort (1831-1915) 20 March 1874, 1880-81 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 80x73 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Car sticker, vorsteuerabzugsfaehig, German for VAT deductible

Blue jack mackerel and shark C014 / 1789
Shark swimming over a bait ball of blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). A bait ball is a defensive manoeuvre performed by schooling fish that makes it harder for the predators to pick out

Blue jack mackerel bait ball C014 / 1792
Bait ball of blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). A bait ball is a defensive manoeuvre performed by schooling fish that makes it harder for the predators to pick out individuals

Dolphins hunting mackerel C014 / 1786
Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) hunting blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). The mackerel have formed a bait ball

Dolphins hunting mackerel C014 / 1785
Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) hunting blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). The mackerel have formed a bait ball

Dolphins hunting mackerel C014 / 1779
Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) hunting blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). The mackerel have formed a bait ball

Dolphins hunting mackerel C015 / 2824
Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) hunting blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). The mackerel have formed a bait ball

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"Evasion: A Tale of Escapes, Deception, and Survival" In the realm of evasion, history has witnessed remarkable stories that captivate our imagination. From Anne Jones standing by Ken Dodd's side during his tax fraud trial in 1989 to Leopold Hugo offering a drink to an enemy seeking his life in 1896, these instances of cunning and resourcefulness have left an indelible mark. One cannot forget the haunting painting attributed to Jacques Stella depicting "The Massacre of the Innocents" during the 17th century. The chilling scene serves as a reminder that sometimes evasion becomes a desperate act for survival against unimaginable odds. Jules Girardet's masterpiece from the 19th century portrays "The Deroute of Cholet Insurrection, " where brave souls retreated towards the Loire after facing reprimand from Convention and Republican armies. Their escape symbolizes resilience amidst adversity. As we delve into different aspects of evasion, we encounter vivid illustrations like "The Runaway Ring" capturing children fleeing from a chasing dog while leaving their belongings behind on the sidewalk. This whimsical image reminds us that even in moments of playfulness, there exists an innate desire to elude capture. Satirical works such as "Le Rire Rouge" depict hunters pursuing butterflies with humor and irony. These lighthearted portrayals serve as reminders that sometimes they are be found even in simple joys or pursuits. "The Camel and the Floating Sticks" teaches us about cleverness triumphing over challenges through its fable-like narrative. Similarly, "The Audacity of Daring" showcases individuals who defy expectations and embrace risk-taking with vibrant colors illuminating their courage. History also reveals daring escapes like Henri de Rochefort's flight captured on canvas in 1874 or thrilling tales such as Polyphemus' escapades from classic literature showcased in "The Childrens Hour. " These narratives remind us that they are be a means of liberation and the pursuit of freedom.