Relationship Difficulties Collection

USA, Drowning girl
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), Drowning Girl, 1963, oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 171, 6 x 169, 5 cm

September - Cockney Sportsmen
A group of Cockney sportsmen, out in the wilds of east London, causing chaos as they try to shoot birds. Even their retrieving dogs would rather fight amongst themselves

Two Masai Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchii) heads silhouetted against sky, above tree line at dusk, Serengeti NP, Tanzania, East Africa, January

RF - Red-and-green macaws (Ara chloropterus) two with one taking off, Buraco das Araras (Sinkhole of the Macaws), Jardim, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. September

Victorian satirical cartoon on married life
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus.The Old, Old story

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) face to face against white sky, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competition 2015

La Fontaines Fables - Fox and the Grapes
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Fox and the Grapes

La Fontaines Fables - Discord
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Discord, the devil and cupid compeat at love and discord

Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery

Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel)
827458 Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel) by Struys, Alexander Theodore Honore (1852-1941); 55.8x78.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Discord and Harmony)

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools
989552 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools, 1901 (oil on panel) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 40.6x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Reconcilable Differences, (oil on canvas)
658655 Reconcilable Differences, (oil on canvas) by Laissement, Henri-Adolphe (c.1854-1921); 89x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconcilable Differences. Henri-Adolphe Laissement (1854-1921)

The Peacemaker, 1882 (oil on canvas)
659854 The Peacemaker, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Edwin (fl.1880-95); 43.2x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacemaker. Edwin Hughes (active ca. 1872-1892). Oil on canvas

Rama Trying to Justify to Sita his Repudiation of her, c. 1595 (w / c on paper)
1196783 Rama Trying to Justify to Sita his Repudiation of her, c.1595 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 15.4x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sub Imperial Mughal)

The Apology, 1869 (oil on canvas)
827441 The Apology, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Erdmann, Otto (1834-1905); 62.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apology. Otto Erdmann (1834-1905). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1869

A Lover and His Lass, 1884 (watercolour)
652090 A Lover and His Lass, 1884 (watercolour) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 90.1x51.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lover and His Lass. Walter Langley (1852-1922). Watercolour

Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus, 1645 (?) (oil on canvas)
827889 Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus, 1645 (?) (oil on canvas) by Miel, Jan van Bike (1599-1663); 142.5x162.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus)

The Reconciliation, (oil on canvas)
652200 The Reconciliation, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 50.8x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reconciliation. Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922). Oil on canvas

Hyperactive baby and frantic nursemaid
A frantic nursemaid or mother trying to deal with a somewhat hyperactive baby who is waving flags and shouting, although he should be getting ready for bed. (Good luck with that!) From R

William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode Scene with the Quack
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. It depicts a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society

Victorian satire, Old married couple at Home and Abroad
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Old married couple at Home and Abroad, 19th Century

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) portrait, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male and female facing in opposite directions, central Finland, April

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult portrait, captive, Vogelpark Marlow, Germany, May

Edible Frogs (Rana esculenta) on log in water. Switzerland, Europe, July

Victorian satirical cartoon about man and wife
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon about man and wife

Two Victorian gentlemen fighting in a park, to the horror of a female onlooker and amusement of her companion. The horse leaning against a tree just looks bored

Scared Victorian schoolboy hiding on top of a bookcase
A scared-looking Victorian schoolboy hiding on the top of a bookcase. Perhaps heas been bullied, or failed to hand in his homework on time - or has been tempted into a misguided game of hide-and-seek

Victorian man and woman discussing a letter
A Victorian man holding a letter is looking worried while his wife plainly thinks he should read it. From Frank Fairlegh, or Scenes from the Life of A Private Pupila by Frank E Smedley (1818-1864)

Victorian schoolboy bullies
Two English public school bullies tie one of their classmates to his chair while another uses a red hot poker to adecoratea the boyas box. Bullying is nothing new

Woman covering ears with hands

Men fighting around a table
A convivial evening with friends goes all wrong when all the men start fighting each other, on and around the table. From Handley Cross; or, Mr

Victorian costume ball with two Queens
Guests at a Victorian costume ball - with two rather imperious and irritated looking Queens in attendance! From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Amateur dramatics by Victorian people
A British upper class society evening occasion featuring amateur dramatics or charades, including a man hobbling on crutches

Introductions and gossip in a Victorian house
A new arrival shaking hands with his host is the subject of whispering and speculation by the roomas other inhabitants. From Frank Fairlegh

Two Victorian men trying to force entry to a cottage
Two Victorian men trying to force their way into a cottage using a large piece of wood. The terrified inhabitant remonstrates with them while an alarmed-looking gentleman descends from a horse drawn

Victorian couple fleeing in a coach
A Victorian couple in a horse drawn carriage fleeing the attentions of a man on horseback on a rural road. The man in the carriage is firing his pistol at the rider

Powerful Waves crushing on a rocky beach
Morning Time at Coogee beach, Australia

The Recruit Farewell
Antique illustration of a The Recruit Farewell, 1879. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich

Man on top of a mountain, desperate hands on the lost face at night with a flashlight signal
Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Heart puzzle, in half, with whole centre

Angry foxhunting man whose horse is refusing a jump
An extremely irritated foxhunting man who is vainly attempting to persuade his reluctant horse to jump a hedge, so he can keep up with the rest of the Hunt. Understandably, the horse is adamant

Unexpected supper-time arrival
Just what you need when you are sitting down to supper - an unexpected visitor who looks as though he might champion self-indulgence

Family quarrel (Brouille dans le menage), 1893
France, 19th century. Family quarrel (Brouille dans le menage), 1893

Norway, Oslo, Separation
Edvard Munch (1863-1944), Separation, 1896

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"Navigating the Maze of Relationship Difficulties: A Journey Through Time" In September, amidst the bustling streets of London, Cockney Sportsmen find themselves entangled in a web of relationship woes. Their once harmonious bond now tainted by misunderstandings and disagreements. Across the Atlantic, an iconic image emerges - the Drowning Girl in distress. Her struggles symbolize the depths to which relationships can sink when communication falters and trust erodes. Meanwhile, two Victorian gentlemen engage in a heated battle within a serene park. Their dispute mirrors the conflicts that arise when egos clash and compromise becomes elusive. A satirical cartoon on married life captures Victorian society's humorous take on marital discord. It reminds us that even in seemingly perfect unions, challenges lurk beneath the surface. Amidst this chaos, a scared Victorian schoolboy seeks solace atop a bookcase. His fear echoes our own vulnerability when faced with relationship difficulties – unsure where to turn or how to resolve them. Elsewhere, a man and woman engage in intense conversation over a letter. Their strained expressions reveal hidden tensions as they grapple with conflicting emotions and unspoken truths. Victorian schoolboy bullies remind us that relationships aren't always smooth sailing; sometimes we encounter individuals who seek to harm rather than support us along our journey. Drawing inspiration from La Fontaine's Fables - "The Fox and The Grapes" - we learn that bitterness arises from unattainable desires. Similarly, Discord underscores how disharmony can poison even the strongest bonds if left unchecked. Yet amidst these tales of strife, there is hope found within Jesus' compassionate response towards the Woman taken in Adultery – forgiveness offers redemption for those willing to mend their ways and rebuild broken connections. Discord and Harmony coexist on canvas as oil paints depict their eternal struggle for dominance – reminding us that balance is key for any relationship to thrive through turbulent times.