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"Demanding: A Glimpse into the Power Plays of History and Art" Step into a world where demands echo through time

Background imageDemanding Collection: Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Background imageDemanding Collection: Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son

Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son
Antiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom

Background imageDemanding Collection: Dog and Dogs Meat Man

Dog and Dogs Meat Man
The dog s-meat man is confronted by a demanding client ! Date: 1835

Background imageDemanding Collection: Police officer holding beat up businessman on floor in office

Police officer holding beat up businessman on floor in office

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Pittoni

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Pittoni
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Polyxena, with whom Achilles fell in love, was the younger daughter of Priam and Hecuba, the king and queen of Troy

Background imageDemanding Collection: Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910

Background imageDemanding Collection: Workers Demonstration, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Workers Demonstration, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo)
5322629 Workers Demonstration, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Workers demonstration, Paris, circa 1900. After a contemporary photograph.)

Background imageDemanding Collection: La Nouvelle Europe; le bolchevisme en Hongrie; une premiere tentative communiste a Budapest...1919

La Nouvelle Europe; le bolchevisme en Hongrie; une premiere tentative communiste a Budapest...1919 Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; le bolchevisme en Hongrie; une premiere tentative communiste a Budapest, en decembre 1918: le comte Karolyi, haranguant, d'une fenetre du palais

Background imageDemanding Collection: Women's suffrage, Cameron House, Headquarters, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Women's suffrage, Cameron House, Headquarters, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Women's suffrage, Cameron House, Headquarters, between 1910 and 1920. Cameron House in Washington, DC, the offices of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage

Background imageDemanding Collection: Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury

Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury
King Henry I of England, also known as Henry Beauclerc, demanding the keys of the Treasury Date: 1100

Background imageDemanding Collection: Feed Us Mom

Feed Us Mom
Linda D Lester

Background imageDemanding Collection: The other enemy: paperwork. New French Minister of War Joseph Gallieni starting work, World War I

The other enemy: paperwork. New French Minister of War Joseph Gallieni starting work, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000387 The other enemy: paperwork. New French Minister of War Joseph Gallieni starting work, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageDemanding Collection: Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup

Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup
5229118 Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup, made from the skull of her father Cunimund, King of the Gepids (engraving) by English School

Background imageDemanding Collection: An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Enfant moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho)

Enfant moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho)
3100569 Enfant moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enfant moderne)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Proclamation at Temple Bar, Rouge Dragon, Pursuivant of Arms

The Proclamation at Temple Bar, Rouge Dragon, Pursuivant of Arms, demanding Entrance to the City (litho)
1593869 The Proclamation at Temple Bar, Rouge Dragon, Pursuivant of Arms, demanding Entrance to the City (litho) by Stewart

Background imageDemanding Collection: As the magazine itself describes it: 'The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least

As the magazine itself describes it: "The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least wary but the smile
As the magazine itself describes it: " The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least wary but the smile on the face of a chorister is plainly to be trusted

Background imageDemanding Collection: Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia (colour litho)

Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia (colour litho)
3646219 Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia. French cartoon of 1870)

Background imageDemanding Collection: A Delay on the Road to Pekin, Chinese Soldiery demanding the Production of Passports (litho)

A Delay on the Road to Pekin, Chinese Soldiery demanding the Production of Passports (litho)
1056378 A Delay on the Road to Pekin, Chinese Soldiery demanding the Production of Passports (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Delay on the Road to Pekin)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The War in Egypt (engraving)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1621996 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 August 1882)

Background imageDemanding Collection: We Want Barabbas (engraving)

We Want Barabbas (engraving)
972597 We Want Barabbas (engraving) by Muller, Charles Louis Lucien (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Want Barabbas)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Scottish Peers demanding the Custody of the children of Queen Margaret (engraving)

The Scottish Peers demanding the Custody of the children of Queen Margaret (engraving)
654421 The Scottish Peers demanding the Custody of the children of Queen Margaret (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho)

The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho)
2795989 The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austro-Hungarian crisis)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Jerusalem - Cote de la Porte de Jaffe, (oil on panel)

Jerusalem - Cote de la Porte de Jaffe, (oil on panel)
824456 Jerusalem - Cote de la Porte de Jaffe, (oil on panel) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 17.1x28.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem - Cote de la Porte de Jaffe)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Charles I demanding the surrender of the five members

Charles I demanding the surrender of the five members
LLM455646 Charles I demanding the surrender of the five members by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I demanding the surrender of the five members)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Captain: Blow your whistle thats a foul, Referee: Can t, I ve Swallowed it

Captain: Blow your whistle thats a foul, Referee: Can t, I ve Swallowed it
NFM315454 Captain: Blow your whistle thats a foul, Referee: Can t, I ve Swallowed it, mounted postcard (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester

Background imageDemanding Collection: What the Devil Are You Doing There? (engraving)

What the Devil Are You Doing There? (engraving)
3648087 What the Devil Are You Doing There? (engraving) by Goez, Joseph Franz von (1754-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: What the Devil Are You Doing There)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Rioters demanding money from Hutton (engraving)

The Rioters demanding money from Hutton (engraving)
2813229 The Rioters demanding money from Hutton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rioters demanding money from Hutton)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Marshal of Poland demanding the Oath from the Duke of Anjou (engraving)

The Marshal of Poland demanding the Oath from the Duke of Anjou (engraving)
2791229 The Marshal of Poland demanding the Oath from the Duke of Anjou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John (engraving)

The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John (engraving)
2794099 The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, lays a treaty before King Louis XI

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, lays a treaty before King Louis XI and demands that he sign it (colour litho)
3621680 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, lays a treaty before King Louis XI and demands that he sign it (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageDemanding Collection: Charles the first Demanding the five Members in the House of Commons (engraving)

Charles the first Demanding the five Members in the House of Commons (engraving)
3630956 Charles the first Demanding the five Members in the House of Commons (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Columbus demanding Hospitality at La Rabida Monastery

Columbus demanding Hospitality at La Rabida Monastery
Christopher Columbus demanding Hospitality at the door of La Rabida Monastery. Columbus stands at the door to the monastery with his son, demanding hospitality from the three monks at the entrance

Background imageDemanding Collection: Albert of Geierstein citing Charles, Duke of Burgundy to appear before the Vehme Gerichte

Albert of Geierstein citing Charles, Duke of Burgundy to appear before the Vehme Gerichte (engraving)
976056 Albert of Geierstein citing Charles, Duke of Burgundy to appear before the Vehme Gerichte (engraving) by Cattermole

Background imageDemanding Collection: The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho)

The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho)
3622381 The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: The demand upon Governor Dunmore, 1775)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Swiss demand their pay at Bicocca, illustration from Francois Ier

The Swiss demand their pay at Bicocca, illustration from Francois Ier
STC441427 The Swiss demand their pay at Bicocca, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageDemanding Collection: Swein demanding ransom (engraving)

Swein demanding ransom (engraving)
2792882 Swein demanding ransom (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swein demanding ransom)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Trouble on the Turco-Servian Frontier, Albanians demanding Arms

The Trouble on the Turco-Servian Frontier, Albanians demanding Arms and Ammunition at a Servian House (litho)
1628997 The Trouble on the Turco-Servian Frontier, Albanians demanding Arms and Ammunition at a Servian House (litho) by Woodville

Background imageDemanding Collection: Demanding the Toll! (engraving)

Demanding the Toll! (engraving)
1616542 Demanding the Toll! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demanding the Toll)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour)

Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour)
651392 Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); 35.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from La Rampe. Maurice Leloir (1853-1940). Watercolour

Background imageDemanding Collection: A boy telling a girl she must pay a toll to cross the bridge he is standing on (chromolitho)

A boy telling a girl she must pay a toll to cross the bridge he is standing on (chromolitho)
5217608 A boy telling a girl she must pay a toll to cross the bridge he is standing on (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine

The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine
PCT694306 The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine, by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Can I have it now? he cried, Can I give it to her this minute

Can I have it now? he cried, Can I give it to her this minute
IL439843 Can I have it now? he cried, Can I give it to her this minute?, 1936 (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Take Away that Bauble! or, What it Must Never Come to (colour litho)

Take Away that Bauble! or, What it Must Never Come to (colour litho)
3648197 Take Away that Bauble! or, What it Must Never Come to (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Take Away that Bauble)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Boycotting in Ireland (engraving)

Boycotting in Ireland (engraving)
1061993 Boycotting in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boycotting in Ireland)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements

Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements
XIR183140 Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements, Bayeux Tapestry(wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageDemanding Collection: Punch cartoon: Demand Thy Life! - Frances defeat in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Demand Thy Life! - Frances defeat in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
6034795 Punch cartoon: Demand Thy Life! - Frances defeat in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Demand Thy Life)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Cowboy in a saloon, advertisment for John Haigs whisky (chromolitho)

Cowboy in a saloon, advertisment for John Haigs whisky (chromolitho)
6032215 Cowboy in a saloon, advertisment for John Haigs whisky (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowboy in a saloon)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick before Richard II

Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick before Richard II
984769 Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick before Richard II, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Background imageDemanding Collection: Queen Caroline demanding admission into Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Queen Caroline demanding admission into Westminster Abbey (engraving)
973081 Queen Caroline demanding admission into Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Meran, a Favourite Resort in Tyrol (engraving)

Meran, a Favourite Resort in Tyrol (engraving)
1041000 Meran, a Favourite Resort in Tyrol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meran, a Favourite Resort in Tyrol)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Hocktide at Hungerford, demanding Holiday for School Children (b / w photo)

Hocktide at Hungerford, demanding Holiday for School Children (b / w photo)
3091592 Hocktide at Hungerford, demanding Holiday for School Children (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hocktide at Hungerford)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Voyages De M Savorgnan De Brazza (engraving)

Voyages De M Savorgnan De Brazza (engraving)
2789112 Voyages De M Savorgnan De Brazza (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyages De M Savorgnan De Brazza)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Charles I demanding the persons of the five members whom he had accused of Treason (engraving)

Charles I demanding the persons of the five members whom he had accused of Treason (engraving)
5220838 Charles I demanding the persons of the five members whom he had accused of Treason (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Simon de Montfort and the Barons demanding reforms from Henry III, AD 1258 (coloured engraving)

Simon de Montfort and the Barons demanding reforms from Henry III, AD 1258 (coloured engraving)
973034 Simon de Montfort and the Barons demanding reforms from Henry III, AD 1258 (coloured engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Bloemfontein Cathedral (Interior) (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein Cathedral (Interior) (b / w photo)
3092512 Bloemfontein Cathedral (Interior) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein Cathedral (Interior)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII

The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey (engraving)
1107992 The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey (engraving) by English School

Background imageDemanding Collection: The question (chromolitho)

The question (chromolitho)
1094186 The question (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The question. French educational card)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Communards cleaning out the coffers of the Church 1871

Communards cleaning out the coffers of the Church 1871
Communards cleaning out the coffers of a convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The Communards were anti-religious

Background imageDemanding Collection: THREE-LEGGED RACE

THREE-LEGGED RACE
A three-legged race - demanding perfect co- ordination between the paired runners, which two of our contestants evidently did not achieve ! Date: circa 1900

Background imageDemanding Collection: Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Charles I (1600-1649) calls for the arrest of the Five Members John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles

Background imageDemanding Collection: An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. Creator: John Leech

An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. Creator: John Leech
An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. The taxman portrayed as a wild boar in a top hat. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Background imageDemanding Collection: Workers demonstration, Paris, circa 1900. After a contemporary photograph

Workers demonstration, Paris, circa 1900. After a contemporary photograph

Background imageDemanding Collection: Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat

Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat that the buyers of his court acquired in the city. Joan Fiveller, ? - 1434. Barcelona city councillor

Background imageDemanding Collection: Suffragette Votes for Women Arrested Policemen

Suffragette Votes for Women Arrested Policemen. A woman walking with policeman either side, holding her wrists, is arrested in a street

Background imageDemanding Collection: Handheld police signal, labelled Halt, Polizei, german for Stop! Police

Handheld police signal, labelled Halt, Polizei, german for Stop! Police

Background imageDemanding Collection: Eat Less Bread

Eat Less Bread
circa 1916: A World War I poster urging civilians to Eat Less Bread. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Peasants Revolt of 1381in England began in Brentwood, Essex as a protest

The Peasants Revolt of 1381in England began in Brentwood, Essex as a protest at the collection of poll tax and reached a climax at Smithfield, London

Background imageDemanding Collection: Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. Artist

Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. Artist
Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. The troops headed by Major Topham, approaching the barrier gate of the Treasury behind which stands William Pitt

Background imageDemanding Collection: King Charles the First in the House of Commons, c1787

King Charles the First in the House of Commons, c1787
King Charles the First in the House of Commons, demanding the Five impeached Members to be delivered up to his Authority, c1787

Background imageDemanding Collection: Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Artist: Titian

Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Artist: Titian
Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Alfonso d Avalos, Marchese del Vasto, (1502-1546) was a noble Neapolitan, who participated in the Battle of Pavia and the conquest of Tunisia in 1535

Background imageDemanding Collection: The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793)

The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793)
The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Background imageDemanding Collection: The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason, 1642 (1793)

The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason, 1642 (1793)
The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason and demanded by Charles I in person, 1642 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Background imageDemanding Collection: Horatio Sparkins, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank

Horatio Sparkins, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Horatio Sparkins, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Background imageDemanding Collection: Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880) Artist: Hooper

Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880) Artist: Hooper
Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880). William Bainbridge was the commander of the George Washington, sent to carry the tribute that the United States paid to the Dey of Algiers so

Background imageDemanding Collection: Uhlans demanding refreshments from Belgian villagers, First World War, 1914

Uhlans demanding refreshments from Belgian villagers, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-1890), British advocate of female suffrage, 1870

Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-1890), British advocate of female suffrage, 1870. The editor of Womens Suffrage Journal 1870-1890

Background imageDemanding Collection: Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, 1903

Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, 1903. Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, as Secretary of State for the Colonies (1895-1903)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Victorian scrap - Working mans rights

Victorian scrap - Working mans rights
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Working Mans Rights. late 19th century

Background imageDemanding Collection: Stuyvesant & the Letter

Stuyvesant & the Letter
Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch director general of the New Netherlands, tears up the letter demanding the surrender of New Amsterdam (New York) by the British Date: 1664

Background imageDemanding Collection: The can-can

The can-can. Originated in France. It isa physically demanding music hall dance. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

Background imageDemanding Collection: After the Battle of Monterrey, Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrenders the city

After the Battle of Monterrey, Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrenders the city
KW378950 After the Battle of Monterrey, Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrenders the city to American General Zachary Taylor during the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 (colour litho)

Background imageDemanding Collection: Revolution in France: Members Demanding Admission to their Legislative Palace, 1851

Revolution in France: Members Demanding Admission to their Legislative Palace, 1851

Background imageDemanding Collection: Franco-Prussian War: Serving for the Red Cross is a highly demanding task, as is

Franco-Prussian War: Serving for the Red Cross is a highly demanding task, as is portrayed in this image: the aid station at Nouart on 29 August 1870



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"Demanding: A Glimpse into the Power Plays of History and Art" Step into a world where demands echo through time, as depicted in various artworks that capture the essence of human ambition and authority. From ancient battles to royal confrontations, these captivating illustrations reveal the intricate dance between power and submission. In Francis Davis Millet's painting "Between Two Fires" (c1892), we witness Antiochus III of Syria returning Scipios captured son, an act driven by both political strategy and personal demand. The intensity is palpable as two formidable forces collide, each with their own desires. Meanwhile, Henry I of England demands the keys of the Treasury in a scene immortalized by an unknown artist. This historical moment showcases how even monarchs must assert their authority over wealth to maintain control. But it's not just rulers who make demands; sometimes it's our furry friends too. In "Dog and Dogs Meat Man, " we see a canine companion eagerly demanding its meal from a street vendor – a reminder that even animals have needs they expect to be met. Shakespearean drama comes alive in Kenny Meadows' illustration for Cymbeline, depicting Rome demanding tribute money from Britain symbolically represented by an eagle clutching coins. Here, art becomes a vessel for political commentary on the burdensome nature of taxation and foreign domination. Moving forward in history, Joseph Gallieni takes center stage as he assumes his role as France's Minister of War during World War I. Amidst paperwork overload depicted in vibrant colors, Gallieni embodies determination while facing yet another kind of demand – bureaucratic challenges that come with leadership responsibilities. The engraving showcasing Alboin, King of Lombards demanding his wife Rosamund drinks from her father's skull-shaped cup reveals darker aspects of dominance within relationships. It serves as a chilling reminder that some demands can be cruel or degrading when fueled by power dynamics rather than love. Art also captures demands for justice and equality.

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