Insisted Collection

Spencer Perceval / Picart
SPENCER PERCEVAL son of 2nd Earl Egmont, opposed Catholic emancipation, insisted on continuance of Napoleonic war, made banknotes legal tender, assassinated

Duel - Saint-Beuve
Duel with pistols between Saint-Beuve and Dubois of The Globe - the former insisted on retaining his umbrella, prepared to die but not catch a cold!

Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho)
1039465 Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun)

How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)
1056638 How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady)

Illustration for Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (engraving)
5989452 Illustration for Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Insurrection in Chile (engraving)
1602784 The Insurrection in Chile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Chile, President Jose Balmaceda)

A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho)
1040900 A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat)

Perpetual motion machine described in about 1664 by Ulrich von Cranach of Hamburg. Iron balls drive the water wheel that operates the Archimedean screw that raises the balls up again

Angel Food Brought
Saint Dominic had such confidence in God that, though the monastery was out of food, he insisted they should sit at table - and lo ! two angels served them a feast ! Date: circa 1220

Queen Victoria with Alexander Battenberg
Queen Victoria holding her grandson, Prince Alexander of Battenberg, later Marquess of Carisbrooke(1886-1960), eldest son of Priness Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg

Queen Victoria photographed with the Battenbergs
Queen Victoria with the Battenbergs in 1889; Prince Henry of Battenberg holds his son Alexander ( Drino - later Marquess of Carisbrooke), while Princess Beatrice holds their only daughter

The King of Greece
Photograph of H. M. Constantine I, King of Greece. Brother-in-law to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, he insisted on Greek neutrality during World War I

Death of the Prince Imperial; arrival of the body at Itelezi
The Prince Imperial of France was an impetuous and impulsive young man and had insisted on fighting in the Zulu war, after attending the Royal Military Academy

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"Insisted: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where history intertwines with fiction, where the power of insistence shapes destinies. Explore the captivating tales that lie within these diverse illustrations. Delve into the life of Spencer Perceval, Britain's only prime minister to be assassinated, as Picart immortalizes his legacy in an evocative portrait. Witness the intensity of a duel between two literary giants - Saint-Beuve and his adversary - their clash forever etched in history by both ink and steel. Marvel at Fitz-Ooftish's ambitious invention, the Patent Motor Gun, which failed to revolutionize warfare but left behind a striking lithograph capturing its grandeur. Discover how love triumphs against all odds in "How Faint Heart won Fair Lady, " an engraving that encapsulates perseverance and devotion. Embark on Gulliver's fantastical journey through Jonathan Swift's imagination, brought to life by intricate engravings that transport you to strange lands beyond comprehension. Feel your heart race as you witness The Insurrection in Chile unfold before your eyes - an engraving that captures the spirit of rebellion and resilience. Experience adventure like never before aboard A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat; let this vibrant color lithograph whisk you away on an exhilarating ride across uncharted waters. Indulge your senses with Angel Food Brought from realms unknown; succumb to temptation as heavenly delights are bestowed upon mere mortals who dare insist on divine pleasures. Unravel mysteries alongside Sherlock Holmes himself in The Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Three Students. Let deduction guide you through twists and turns until truth is revealed against all odds. Immerse yourself in Sydney Hall's mesmerizing illustration LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA from 1883; allow it to pull you towards new horizons while she insists Binis takes her hand for this thrilling voyage.