Restrained Collection

Men Evening Dress 1893
Three variations of evening dress for 1893-4: dress tail coats with roll collar or step collar & a dress jacket. One man wears a black waistcoat & pumps the others wear white

Castration 17th Century
A fearful patient is restrained on a low couch and castrated

St. Jamess Park, London - Pelicans on the Lake. Date: circa 1910s

The British Rough A criminal is restrained by the arm of the law

A convict in travelling irons
5307381 A convict in travelling irons.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a convict in travelling irons on his way to a Siberian prison. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Un ours contrarié, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un ours contrarie, 19th century. An upset bear

Esquisse pour le Salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville : Mars enchaîné, between 1852 and 1854
Esquisse pour le Salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville : Mars enchaine, between 1852 and 1854

Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). " Bedlam" Bedlam from A Rakes Progress 1733 - engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Etruscan Relief on funerary Urn, Odysseus (Ulysses) bound to mast with Sirens, c4th century BC. Florence Archaeological Museum

Lady in a Fur Wrap (oil on canvas)
GLS71621 Lady in a Fur Wrap (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 62.5x48.9 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Femme a la fourrure)

Fortune Restrained by Love, 1623 (oil on panel)
868083 Fortune Restrained by Love, 1623 (oil on panel) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho)
2815537 Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Girl in body stocking paying attentions to bust of satyr (b / w photo)
2800742 Girl in body stocking paying attentions to bust of satyr (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Juno and an early Greek Ganymede (engraving)
666915 Juno and an early Greek Ganymede (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juno and an early Greek Ganymede)

Girl in body stocking holding garland of flowers (b / w photo)
2800743 Girl in body stocking holding garland of flowers (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in body stocking holding garland of flowers)

The Rough Gulliver in the Toils! or, The Real Use of Our Citizen Army (colour litho)
3648206 The Rough Gulliver in the Toils! or, The Real Use of Our Citizen Army (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fierce partisan struggles in the Hungarian Chamber, a deputy wounded by sabers inside the courtroom
2815553 Fierce partisan struggles in the Hungarian Chamber, a deputy wounded by sabers inside the courtroom from... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho)
2815027 The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho) by Beltrame

Christ before Caiaphas. 1512 (Burin engraving on copper)
5890592 Christ before Caiaphas. 1512 (Burin engraving on copper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.8x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph ben Caiaphas was)

Charity
LLM455781 Charity by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity. Illustration from Pilgrims Progress and other works by John Bunyan (James Sangster, c 1860)

His Only Friend, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3822288 His Only Friend, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934); 60.4x84.4 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho)
2815411 A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Serious scrum on board a French transatlantic for the sudden madness of an Italian (Colour Litho)
2814843 Serious scrum on board a French transatlantic for the sudden madness of an Italian (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street entertainer: weirdly garbed Houdini of the pit queue (b / w photo)
3637419 Street entertainer: weirdly garbed Houdini of the pit queue (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street entertainer)

How to keep husbands at home, nights (colour litho)
3104936 How to keep husbands at home, nights (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to keep husbands at home, nights)

Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Petronillas epileptic fit (stained glass)
PC344992 Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Petronillas epileptic fit (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble)
482179 Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; British

An Elephant (engraving)
NCO364505 An Elephant (engraving) by Ridinger, Johann Elias (1698-1767); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: etching after a drawing from life by P. F. v G)

Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub
2489088 Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub. London 1815 (engraving) by English School

La Femme au Manchon (engraving)
5227415 La Femme au Manchon (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Femme au Manchon)

The Capture of Samson, 1609-10 (oil on panel)
2970107 The Capture of Samson, 1609-10 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 50.4x66.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Robert A. Waller Memorial Fund; Flemish, out of copyright

Ecce Homo, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper)
5890596 Ecce Homo, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.8x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

The thirty days of dance competition in Cologne has weakened the most stubborn competitors (colour litho)
2778097 The thirty days of dance competition in Cologne has weakened the most stubborn competitors (colour litho) by Beltrame

Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble)
482180 Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; British

Christ before Pilate, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper)
5890594 Christ before Pilate, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.8x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Women strikers, ready to confront the men in the mines, 1891 (colour litho)
SLS251310 Women strikers, ready to confront the men in the mines, 1891 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Allied Powers Un-Booting Egalite, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799
NCO189721 Allied Powers Un-Booting Egalite, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Woman biting the head off a doll (b / w photo)
3091160 Woman biting the head off a doll (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman biting the head off a doll)

Cheval arabe au piquet, d apres Delacroix, 1857. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Cheval arabe au piquet, d apres Delacroix, 1857

Condamne Condamne Marchant Au Supplice, ( The Condemned Walking in Punishment), 1900
Condamne Marchant Au Supplice, ( The Condemned Walking in Punishment), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

View of the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London - Springtime Date: circa 1910s

Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, 1815
Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub. London 1815 (hand coloured engraving)

Attempted attack on Edward, Prince of Wales in Brussels, 1900. Jean Baptiste Sipido, the 16 year old anarchist, being held back after trying to assassinate Edward, Prince of Wales in Brussels

Struggle To Get Free

Andalucian Horse

Dr Rushs Tranquilizer Chair (engraving)
XJF465169 Dr Rushs Tranquilizer Chair (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Also known as the Rush Chair)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unleashing the Power of Restraint: A Captivating Journey through History and Art" Step into the world of elegance and refinement as we explore the concept of "restrained" through various intriguing hints. From men's evening dress in 1893 to castration practices in the 17th century, our journey begins with a glimpse into the past. As we wander through St. James's Park in London, pelicans gracefully gliding on its serene lake catch our eye. Their poised presence embodies restraint amidst nature's beauty. Moving forward, we encounter "The British Rough, " an embodiment of controlled strength that defines a nation. Delving deeper into artistry, we witness contrasting scenes - from "The Abduction of Jennie, " depicting a thrilling yet restrained litho capturing suspense, to "Lady in a Fur Wrap, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece showcasing poise and sophistication. Our exploration continues with Fortune herself being restrained by love in a captivating panel painted in 1623. We then stumble upon "The Flagellation, " an engraving on copper from 1512 that portrays both physical restraint and emotional turmoil. Intrigue takes hold as we encounter an illustration inspired by Thomas Ingoldsby's poem, where rascals ruthlessly restrain their victim – a chilling reminder of human cruelty throughout history. Yet even amidst darkness, there is light-heartedness found within heroic virtues that make us laugh; English suffragettes forcibly fed to prevent them from fighting for equality. A sudden shift brings us face-to-face with chaos at an elementary school fire in Collingwood (Cleveland). Doors are knocked down as brave firefighters strive to restore order while exemplifying controlled strength amid adversity. Finally, our journey concludes with a thought-provoking black-and-white photograph capturing a girl wearing a body stocking paying her undivided attention to the bust of satyr – symbolizing desire held back by self-restraint.