Standoff Collection

Water buffalo standoff on safari, Mizumi Safari Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

The Quarrel of the Dogs and Cats, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472556 The Quarrel of the Dogs and Cats, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Incident between Russian and British troops in China (colour litho)
2819166 Incident between Russian and British troops in China (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incident between Russian and British troops in China)

Le Tresor Des Rois Cafres (engraving)
2783423 Le Tresor Des Rois Cafres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tresor Des Rois Cafres)

Armed Heroes, or Military Appearances at St. Stephens & at St
NCO193139 Armed Heroes, or Military Appearances at St. Stephens & at St. Clouds on the Day of Defiance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Rooster and Weasel, 1930s (colour woodblock print)
883388 Rooster and Weasel, 1930s (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Published by Kawaguchi JirAc)

A male lion, a gemsbok and an ostrich during a duststorm in Namibia. This was taken near a waterhole in Etosha National Park

Buffalo mine protected vehicle
Baqubah, Iraq - Buffalo mine protected vehicle

M113 varient at Camp Warhorse
Baqubah, Iraq - M113 varient at Camp Warhorse

Picture No. 11067563
Black Vulture with Griffon Vulture January. Spain. Date:

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"Nature's Standoff: A Battle of Strength and Survival" In the vast deserts of Namibia, a male lion, a gemsbok, and an ostrich find themselves caught in the midst of a raging duststorm. As the sand swirls around them, their paths intersect, creating an intense standoff. Each creature stands its ground, unwilling to back down. Meanwhile, deep within Tanzania's Mizumi Safari Park in East Africa, another dramatic scene unfolds. Two water buffalos lock horns in a fierce confrontation. Their powerful bodies tense as they stare each other down with unwavering determination, and is a battle for dominance that echoes through the African plains. Centuries ago in France, Jean de La Fontaine captured the essence of conflict between dogs and cats in his timeless fable "The Quarrel of the Dogs and Cats. " The engraving from 1905 brings this tale to life once more—a visual representation of animosity frozen in time. History reveals that they are not limited to nature alone. In China during times past, tensions ran high between Russian and British troops stationed there—an incident depicted vividly through color lithography. The clash between two mighty nations serves as a reminder that conflicts can arise even among humans. Delving into ancient legends takes us to Le Tresor Des Rois Cafres—engravings depicting confrontations between warriors from distant lands who sought treasures beyond imagination. These illustrations transport us back to eras when honor was at stake and battles were fought with valor. Closer to home but no less captivating are scenes from St Stephens & St Andrews where armed heroes made their appearances throughout history—a testament to bravery etched forever on our collective memory. Yet amidst all these grand spectacles lies beauty even within smaller encounters like that portrayed by Rooster and Weasel—a colorful woodblock print capturing an unexpected standoff full of charm and intrigue. Shifting our focus now towards the animal kingdom, we find ourselves in Brazil's Pantanal region.