Heroic Collection (#33)

Lazare Hoche, French soldier, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Lazare Hoche, French soldier, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Jean Baptiste Kleber, French general, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Jean Baptiste Kleber, French general, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Louis Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator and military commander, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Louis Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator and military commander, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, French economist and statesman, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, French economist and statesman, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Claude Louis Hector de Villars, French military commander, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Claude Louis Hector de Villars, French military commander, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Jean Bart, French naval commander and privateer, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Jean Bart, French naval commander and privateer, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban, French military engineer, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban, French military engineer, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Conde, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Conde, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French minister of finance, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French minister of finance, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Louis VII, Saint Denis, 1898. Artist: Gustave Demoulin
Louis VII, Saint Denis, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

David Garrick as Tancred, (1938). Artist: Thomas Worlidge
David Garrick as Tancred, 1752, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Annibal, 1860, (1938). Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Annibal, 1860, (1938). The picture depicts the French actor Francis Joseph Regnier in character as The Signor Annibale in Emile Augiers play, L Aventuriere [The Adventuress]

Plague cottages, Eyam, Derbyshire, 20th century. Eyam is famous as the village that isolated itself from the outside world when a case of plague occurred in 1665 in order to try to stop the infection

Pierre Terrail de Bayard, French soldier of the 16th century, 1882-1884. Artist: Gerard
Pierre Terrail de Bayard, French soldier of the 16th century, 1882-1884. Famous for his skill as a commander and for his chivalry, Pierre Terrail

The Defence of Lathom House, 1644. Artist: J Godfrey
The Defence of Lathom House, 1644. Lathom House in Lancashire was the home of the Earls of Derby. In 1644, during the Civil War

Abraham Duquesne, Marquis du Bouchet, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Abraham Duquesne, Marquis du Bouchet, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Artist: R Cooper
Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Robert Roy MacGregor, (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor is sometimes referred to as the Scottish Robin Hood

The Embleme of Englands Distractions, 1658, (1899)
The Embleme of Englands Distraction as also of her attained and further expected Freedom and Happines per H. M. 1658, (1899)

Wellington at Madrid, 1812 (c1850s). The Duke of Wellington welcomed by the people of Madrid after capturing the city during his campaign to drive the French out of Spain

Death of Sir John Moore, 1809, (c1850s). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809

Petruchio, 1891. A character from The Taming of the Shrew. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Florizel and Perdita, 1891. The lovers from The Winters Tale. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Orlando, 1891. Artist: H Saunders
Orlando, 1891. The hero from As You Like It. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Malvolio, 1891. Malvolio, a character from Twelfth Night, wearing cross garters. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave

Rosalind, 1891. Artist: H Saunders
Rosalind, 1891. A character from As You Like It wearing mens clothes. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Ann Page, 1891. Artist: A Calcott
Ann Page, 1891. A character from The Merry Wives of Windsor. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, 1891. Artist: H Saunders
Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, 1891. Characters from The Merry Wives of Windsor. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave

Falstaff, 1891. Sir John Falstaff, a character from Henry IV Parts I and II, and The Merry Wives of Windsor. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott

Othello and Iago, 1891. Characters from The Moor of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Romeo, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Romeo, 1891. The hero from Romeo and Juliet. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Hamlet, 1891. Artist: H Saunders
Hamlet, 1891. The hero from Hamlet. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons

Tom Mix, American film actor, 1933. Mix (1880-1940) was the star of many early Western films. He made a reported 336 features between 1910 and 1935, all but 9 of them silent

Passage Through The Storm, (1885). Artist: Garnier
Passage Through The Storm, (1885). A man carries a woman through puddles. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot and soldier of the Risorgimento, (1893). Artist: W Holl
Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot and soldier of the Risorgimento, (1893). Garibaldi (1807-1882) was involved in the Young Italy movement

Sir John Moore, British soldier and general, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Sir John Moore, British soldier and general, (1870). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809

The Death of General Richard Montgomery at Quebec, 1775, (1872). A romanticized version of the unsuccessful 1775-1776 winter assault on Quebec City by American forces under Montgomery (1736-1775)

The Death of General Wolfe at Quebec, 1759, (1872). James Wolfe (1727-1759), English soldier, lies dying on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec is captured from the French on 13 September 1759

Captain Horatio Nelson, 1777-1781, (19th century). A portrait of Nelson (1758-1805) in captains full-dress uniform, with his hands resting on his sheathed sword in front of him

Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 19th century. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Lord Nelson at Merton House in early September 1805, (19th century). Artist: C John M Whichelo
Lord Nelson at Merton House in early September 1805, (19th century). One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805)

Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, English naval commander, 19th century. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805)

Venus and Aeneas, 17th century. Artist: Sebastien Bourdon
Venus and Aeneas, 17th century. According to Greem Mythology, Aeneas was aTrojan hero who was the son of Prince Anchises and Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love (Venus in the Roman pantheon)

Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. Artist: Carle van Loo
Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. The hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Priam and Achilles, 17th century. Artist: Padovanino
Priam and Achilles, 17th century. Priam, King of Troy, pleading with Achilles for the return of the body of his son, Hector, who Achilles killed in combat

The Fight between Entellus of Sicily and Dares of Troy, c1544. Artist: Luca Penni
The Fight between Entellus of Sicily and Dares of Troy, c1544. Penni, Luca (1500/4-1577). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Alexander Nevsky, Duke of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Vladimir, (1666). Nevsky (1219-1263) won a series of victories against the invading Swedes and Teutonic knights, notably on the river Neva in 1240

Perseus and Andromeda, 1620s. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Perseus and Andromeda, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.