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Factions Collection

"Factions: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Satire" In the intricate world of factions, where power struggles and rivalries abound

Background imageFactions Collection: Art / Hogarth / The Times

Art / Hogarth / The Times
THE TIMES 1 of 2 a satire on political rivalry between the Pitt and Temple factions

Background imageFactions Collection: JOHN REDMOND

JOHN REDMOND (1856 - 1918), Irish statesman who did his best to keep order after the death of Parnell but ultimately failed to control the dissenting factions

Background imageFactions Collection: Giovanni Acuto in Florence in 1375, illustration from Croniche del Sercambi, c. 1400 (vellum)

Giovanni Acuto in Florence in 1375, illustration from Croniche del Sercambi, c. 1400 (vellum)
GIA1152375 Giovanni Acuto in Florence in 1375, illustration from Croniche del Sercambi, c.1400 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: Sir John Hawkwood (born c)

Background imageFactions Collection: Gualdrada Donati presenting her Daughter to Buondelmente

Gualdrada Donati presenting her Daughter to Buondelmente
1217636 Gualdrada Donati presenting her Daughter to Buondelmente (pen and black ink with graphite on white paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 23.3x39.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Background imageFactions Collection: Cartoon in Vanity Fair Magazine satirizing the American people

Cartoon in Vanity Fair Magazine satirizing the American people
PNP253798 Cartoon in Vanity Fair Magazine satirizing the American peoples rejection of James Buchanan (1791-1868), 7th April, 1860 (litho) by American School

Background imageFactions Collection: Four horse riders in their racing colours (mosaic)

Four horse riders in their racing colours (mosaic)
XZL151133 Four horse riders in their racing colours (mosaic) by Roman; Terme Museum, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageFactions Collection: HOGARTH: THE TIMES

HOGARTH: THE TIMES
THE TIMES 1 of 2 a satire on political rivalry between the Pitt and Temple factions Date: 1762

Background imageFactions Collection: James Buchanan welcoming native American Indians into the Wh

James Buchanan welcoming native American Indians into the Wh
Illustration showing the President of the United States, James Buchanan, welcoming warring factions of American Indians into the White House, 1858

Background imageFactions Collection: Battle with Sticks on the Ponte Santa Fosca, Venice (oil on canvas)

Battle with Sticks on the Ponte Santa Fosca, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR85790 Battle with Sticks on the Ponte Santa Fosca, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageFactions Collection: The Rival Candidates, frontispiece in the book History of the Westminster Election

The Rival Candidates, frontispiece in the book History of the Westminster Election
XCF290964 The Rival Candidates, frontispiece in the book History of the Westminster Election.. by Lovers of Truth and Justice, London, 1784 (colour etching) by Rowlandson

Background imageFactions Collection: VICENTE FERRER, Saint (1350-1419). The Saint

VICENTE FERRER, Saint (1350-1419). The Saint making peace between the factions of Centelles and Vilaragut on the streets of Valencia

Background imageFactions Collection: Lamourettes Kiss

Lamourettes Kiss
The abbe Lamourette seeks to reconcile all factions in the assemblee legislative : much hugging ensues, but Lamour- -ettes kiss becomes a byword for a hollow reconciliation. Date: 7 July 1792

Background imageFactions Collection: Fete De LA Fraternite

Fete De LA Fraternite
The people of Paris celebrate the new regime with a Fete de la Fraternite : but soon very unfraternal fighting will break out again between the various factions

Background imageFactions Collection: Is Macmahon the Saviour

Is Macmahon the Saviour
As the various political factions compete for her favour, France looks to Macmahon as her best hope

Background imageFactions Collection: France in a Fog

France in a Fog
France in a fog : the Third Republic is in turmoil, and France doesn t know which of the competing factions to trust

Background imageFactions Collection: France in a Fix

France in a Fix
As Macmahons conservative regime succumbs to growing Republicanism, France sits on a powder-barrel of factions ranging from revolution to monarchism

Background imageFactions Collection: France and Peace

France and Peace
Liberty encourages France to pursue peace despite the various political factions causing discontent : unfortunately Bismarck has other ideas

Background imageFactions Collection: John Bull in Ireland

John Bull in Ireland
John Bull faces a struggle against the myriad groups factions and social problems of early 19th century Ireland

Background imageFactions Collection: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN After defeat of British at Maiwand, established as stable ruler of the many tribal factions in Afghanistan

Background imageFactions Collection: Robert D artois Trial

Robert D artois Trial
The trial of Robert III, comte d Artois, involving warring factions among the French nobility; after an unsuccessful rising, Robert fled to England


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"Factions: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Satire" In the intricate world of factions, where power struggles and rivalries abound, art has often served as a mirror reflecting society's tumultuous nature. From William Hogarth's satirical cartoons to Giovanni Acuto's historical illustrations, these visual narratives have captured the essence of human divisions throughout history. One such example is Gualdrada Donati presenting her daughter to Buondelmente in Florence during the 14th century. This scene depicts the alliances formed through marriage as a means to strengthen political factions. Similarly, James Buchanan welcoming Native American Indians into the White House highlights attempts at unity amidst conflicting interests. Artistic mediums vary from oil on canvas depicting battles with sticks on Venice's Ponte Santa Fosca to mosaic representations of horse riders donning their racing colors. These diverse forms showcase how they are manifest in different arenas - be it politics or sports. The Times newspaper by Hogarth serves as a poignant commentary on factionalism within British society during his time. Meanwhile, Honore Daumier's Emotions Parisiennes captures the emotional toll that factional disputes can inflict upon individuals. Even Vanity Fair Magazine takes its aim at America's divisive tendencies with its satirical cartoon targeting the nation’s people and their propensity for factionalism. Delving further back in time brings us to John Redmond and his role in Irish politics during an era marked by intense sectarian divisions. His actions exemplify how they are shape not only individual destinies but also entire nations' futures. Lastly, we encounter Vicente Ferrer - a saint who lived during times when religious factions held sway over communities. His life stands as a testament to how even spiritual leaders must navigate complex webs of belief systems and allegiances. Through these glimpses into art history intertwined with themes of factions, we come face-to-face with humanity’s eternal struggle for power and identity.