Superiority Collection

The March of Intellect, (1828?). Artist: Robert Seymour
The March of Intellect, (1828?); showing a juggernaut figure with London University on its head and balloons issuing from its pipe, sweeping and kicking to one side lawyers, vicars, and quack doctors

Spitfire at Start War
The Spitfire as it appears at the outbreak of World War Two, a magnificent machine which immediately proves its superiority in the earliest weeks of fighting

Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880). Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Volley firing by Scott Method by G. H. Davis
The gunnery experiment of which all the naval world is talking: the six-to-one superiority of volley firing by the Scott Method

Womens Rights / Superior
A woman plays with her puppet- like men

Interviewing an Inferior, 1850
3478425 Interviewing an Inferior, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Interviewing an Inferior' depicts a dishevelled man being interviewed by his superior with is sat by his desk)

Barnum Poster (colour litho)
BAL4649 Barnum Poster (colour litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: a typical rat sheet issued by circus owners to denigrate their rivals; against Adam Forepaugh; the story of The Ox)

Violette Selfridge, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Violette Selfridge, between c1915 and c1920.

Kristian Zahrtmann, the Danish Painter, 1896. Creator: Johan Rohde
Kristian Zahrtmann, the Danish Painter, 1896

Sur l'Imperiale, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Sur l'Imperiale, 19th century. Voir a ses pieds grouiller la fourmilliere humaine'. Haughty passengers looking down on pedestrians

O qu'ils sont laids!, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
O qu'ils sont laids!, 1836. Oh how ugly they are

Un homme dans ses petits souliers, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un homme dans ses petits souliers, 19th century. Smartly-dressed man facing scruffier man holding a pair of boots. The French phrase etre dans ses petits souliers translates as feeling small

Hungary - A Road hog makes insulting gesture to donkey rider
Comic Postcard - Road Rage - Hungary - A Road hog makes an insulting gesture to a donkey rider who seemingly did not get out of the way fast enough! Date: circa 1917

Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Punch cartoon: Not to Be Beaten (engraving)
6034860 Punch cartoon: Not to Be Beaten (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Not to Be Beaten)

Book cover for Voyages au Soudan et dans L Afrique Septentrionale
CHT169372 Book cover for Voyages au Soudan et dans L Afrique Septentrionale, engraved by Jules Didier (1831-c.80) c.1850 (litho) by Tremaux

The superiority of man, Act I, the lion at home (colour litho)
959156 The superiority of man, Act I, the lion at home (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The superiority of man, Act I, the lion at home)

Punch cartoon: The Real Cap of Liberty - the superiority of Britains constitutional monarchy over republicanism
6034808 Punch cartoon: The Real Cap of Liberty - the superiority of Britains constitutional monarchy over republicanism (engraving) by Tenniel

The superiority of man, Act II, the man at home (colour litho)
959159 The superiority of man, Act II, the man at home (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The superiority of man, Act II, the man at home)

In fighting between the Portuguese and the natives, the musket proves its superiority to bows and arrows, despite the disparity of numbers Date: circa 1600

Scorn (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) dominant stag at rut, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, UK, November

Paradise Riflebird (Ptiloris paradiseus) young males size each other up between practice displays. Australia

H the Haughty, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
H the Haughty, 1903. An initial letter H from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

One Good Turn Deserves Another. The Working Man Enlightening the Superior Classes, 1858. This was a time in which the educated minority spent much time posing as the Working Mans Friend

Britainnia ready by E. T. Reed
Ready! Decks cleared and mistress of herself. Britainnia stands posed with sword and shield, surveying the British naval fleet at the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

MiG-17 Soviet jet fighter C016 / 2720
Side view of a Soviet MiG-17 jet fighter. A product of the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau, the MiG-17 (NATO reporting name Fresco ) was a development of the successful MiG-15

accomplishment, achievement, ai, ar, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, battle
Cyborg woman standing on head of defeated man robot

The Eighth Wonder! by H M Bateman, is an illustration of the member of the RAC who actually OWNS a car. A large group of men socialising in a room stand apart from one man who is centre of

Suffragettes Tease Lion
Suffragettes teasing the British lion. Date: 1914

Cartoon, German Culture, after Ardnt, WW1
Cartoon, German Culture, after Ardnt, showing Germans in various satirical scenes, with idealistic captions about the superiority of their nation and people. Date: 1915

Apollo Marsyas Judgment Midas 1581 Engraving
Artokoloro

Parody Noh Play Hakurakuten Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Henry George Liddell (1811-91) British scholar, Dean of Christchurch, Oxford. Father of the Alice, immortalised in Alice in Wonderland

MiG-29 fighter jet C016 / 7628
A Russian MiG-29 fighter at an air display. A product of the Mikoyan-Guryevich design bureau, the MiG-29 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum ) is a fourth-generation air superiority fighter

MiG-29 fighter jet C016 / 7626
A Russian MiG-29 OVT fighter just after take-off. This development prototype features thrust-vectoring nozzles on its engines

MiG-35 fighter jet C016 / 7627
A Russian MiG-35 fighter at an air display. A product of the Mikoyan-Guryevich design bureau, the MiG-35 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum-F ) is a fourth-plus generation air superiority fighter

MiG-29 fighter landing C016 / 2716
A Russian MiG-29 fighter deploys its braking parachute after landing. A product of the Mikoyan-Guryevich design bureau, the MiG-29 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum)

MiG-29 fighters taking off C016 / 2707
A pair of Russian MiG-29 fighters seen taking off. A product of the Mikoyan-Guryevich design bureau, the MiG-29 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum ) is a fourth-generation air superiority fighter

MiG-31 fighter taking off C016 / 2709
A MiG-31 seen just after take-off. A product of the Mikoyan-Guryevich design bureau, the MiG-31 (NATO reporting name Foxhound ) is an interceptor fighter developed from the MiG-25 Foxbat

Shoes Polished, Cairo
A British officer has his shoes polished at Cairo. Date: 1885

Corset Advert 1922
Advertisement for Royal Worcester and Bon Ton kidfilling corsets (the corsets of style-superiority) Date: 1922

Rustic woodwork in a German trench
Clear evidence of the superiority of German trench-building, an intricate structure of rustic woodwork, gables and arches interspersed with shrubbery makes life in this particular trench

Landscape Gardening in a German trench
Clear evidence of the superiority of German trench-building, an intricate structure of rustic woodwork makes life in this particular trench that little bit more bearable

Tiger Skin Rug
The use of tiger skins as rugs is not only comfortable to the feet, but it symbolises man;s superiority to the animal

Lady Wrangler June 1894
Miss A M J E JOHNSON of Newnham College, Cambridge, beats all her male competitors in the Mathematical Tripos, and is chaired and cheered round Clough Hall

Crecy (Dupray)
CRECY The decisive defeat of the French by the English is won at the expense of fierce hand to hand fighting as well as the superiority of the bowmen

Carried Across River
Members of a shooting party of British officers are carried across a shallow river by native carriers in central Africa, while two other porters bring the liquor

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"Unveiling the Essence of Superiority: A Glimpse into History and Society" In the realm of historical events, one cannot overlook Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879. This captivating depiction by an unknown artist in c1880 showcases a battle where superiority was fiercely contested. Turning our attention to military tactics, we encounter Volley firing by Scott Method by G. H. Davis. This artwork demonstrates how strategic prowess can elevate one's superiority on the battlefield. Shifting gears to aviation, we witness the Spitfire at Start War soaring through the skies. Its sleek design and formidable capabilities symbolize technological superiority during times of conflict. Stepping back into society, Robert Seymour's thought-provoking piece titled The March of Intellect (1828?) challenges conventional notions of superiority. It raises questions about intellectual progress and its impact on societal hierarchies. Advocating for equality, we delve into Women's Rights/Superiority. Here lies a powerful reminder that true superiority should be based on merit rather than gender biases or societal norms. Venturing across borders to Hungary, we stumble upon an intriguing scene where a Road hog makes an insulting gesture to a donkey rider. This humorous yet poignant image highlights how arrogance can undermine any claim to superiority. Returning home to Britainnia Ready by E. T Reed, we are confronted with political satire that exposes false claims of national superiority while shedding light on underlying social issues. Exploring art beyond boundaries, Portrait of Mademoiselle Desgots of Saint-Domingue with her slave Laurent captures a complex dynamic between power and subjugation – challenging preconceived notions surrounding racial hierarchy and cultural dominance. Delving further into history reveals Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger created by James Grant in c1891. This portrayal exemplifies diplomatic finesse as key players navigate intricate power dynamics in pursuit of superiority. In the realm of satire, Punch cartoon.