Pleading Collection (#2)

De l'inconvénient d'aimer a la fois... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
De l'inconvenient d'aimer a la fois... 19th century. The disadvantage of loving at the same time

"Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "She slid down upon her knees beside his foot...1891
"Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "She slid down upon her knees beside his foot...... In the name of Heaven, forgive me ! she whispered", 1891

Sur le point de se noyer... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Sur le point de se noyer... 19th century. [Satire on the Crimean War - allegorical figures of Russia, and Prussia smoking a pipe]

Beyer, Hilda, Miss, 1913 June 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Beyer, Hilda, Miss, 1913 June 27

Marcellus, Miss, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marcellus, Miss, 1916

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798

Ismene and Antogone Plead with Theseus, 1790-1799. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Ismene and Antogone Plead with Theseus, 1790-1799

Aines armen man khind fiel... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes
Aines armen man khind fiel... c. 1503

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. St Genevieve distributing bread to the poor during the Siege of Paris

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice : St Genevieve distributing bread...between 1860 and 1864
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice : St Genevieve distributing bread to the poor during the Siege of Paris, between 1860 and 1864

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "I am come with five hundred guineas in gold", 1890. From "The Graphic

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "My dear --dear Julian, " Elizabeth stroked Julian's arm with her gentle hand, "Oh Julian

"The Arrest of Louis XVI. and his family, at Varennes, in June, 1791"... 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Arrest of Louis XVI. and his family, at Varennes, in June, 1791" - painted by T.F. Marshall - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1854

Amy Robsart at the foot of the queen, between 1890 and 1891. Creator: Tony Robert-Fleury
Amy Robsart at the foot of the queen, between 1890 and 1891

Psyche implores Ceres for protection from Venus revenge, between 1652 and 1655. Creator: Charles le Brun
Psyche implores Ceres for protection from Venus revenge, between 1652 and 1655

Psyche begs Juno's protection, between 1652 and 1655. Creator: Charles le Brun
Psyche begs Juno's protection, between 1652 and 1655

Louis XVI's farewell to his family, January 20, 1793, 1794. Creator: Jean-Jacques Hauer
Louis XVI's farewell to his family, January 20, 1793, 1794

Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d. Creator: Charles Robert Leslie
Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d

Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father, n.d. Creator: Amos Doolittle
The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father, n.d

Scene from the Play Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (Yoshitsune senbon zakura), 8th or 9th month, 1784

Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the childrens crumbs, mid-late 19th century. Biblical scene, from Mark 7: 28: And she answered and said unto him, Yes

RF- Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick begging parent for food, Antarctica

Contrasts of Venice
Dan Edwards

At The Commissioner
An illustration which shows two men pleading their case to a central seated commissioner, one of whom is drenched. Date: circa 1901

Pierrot And The Banker Part 1
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, in each scene, Pierrot tries to impress the banker carrying the bags of wealth via means of playing music

L'Heure Du Berger
An illustration of a glamorous lady, standing tall amongst a bustling crowd of figures who are pleading and clutching at her arms and skirts. Date: circa 1901

Matilda I pleading with Empress Matilda
Matilda I, Countess of Boulogne, Queen of King Stephen, pleading with her cousin, the Empress Matilda, for her husband's release. Date: 1140s

AMERICAN WAR LOAN POSTER
This American poster exhorts citizens to Buy more liberty bonds with the heartrending slogan Must children die and mothers plead in vain? Date: circa 1917

PLEADING WOMAN/LOST CAT
A woman pleads with a butcher to tell her where her pet cat might have got to; several dead cats are concealed behind him Animal pets stealing stolen Date: 1870

SHAHZADAGHS/CAPTURE/1857
The capture and death of the Shahzadaghs. Date: 1857

Three blind mice painting, sepia
"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run, They all ran after the farmer's wife, She cut off their tails with a carving knife

She kneeled down at my feet, and kiender said to me, as if it was her prayers, how it all came to be
1192278 She kneeled down at my feet, and kiender said to me, as if it was her prayers, how it all came to be by Hammond, Gertrude E

"Oh, my husband and father, break this long silence!"
1192277 "Oh, my husband and father, break this long silence!" by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prodigal Son, 1618 (oil on panel)
471072 The Prodigal Son, 1618 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 111x159 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35 (oil on canvas)
471029 Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 196.5x142 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Commissioners, April 1, 1778. Creator: Matthew Darly
The Commissioners, April 1, 1778

The Arrest of Alice Lisle for Concealing Fugitives from Sedgemoor (colour litho)
3643250 The Arrest of Alice Lisle for Concealing Fugitives from Sedgemoor (colour litho) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Deputation of Jews before Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, 15th Century (engraving)
972344 Deputation of Jews before Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, 15th Century (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sister Jane, c. 1791 (hand-coloured engraving)
1123863 Sister Jane, c.1791 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cawse, John (1779-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman stands over a kneeling man brandishing a whip)

Caricature from the Catholic magazine Le Pelerin, referring to the French Governments Policy of Laicisation in
CHT293261 Caricature from the Catholic magazine Le Pelerin, referring to the French Governments Policy of Laicisation in the early twentieth century, c.1902-05 (colour litho) by Lemot

The Husband Who Beats His Wife, engraved by Le Blond (engraving)
XIR176064 The Husband Who Beats His Wife, engraved by Le Blond (engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Grosjean Collection, Paris, France; (add.info.: The husband who beats his wife; )

The Lover Heard, ca. 1785. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Lover Heard, ca. 1785

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"Pleading for Justice: A Glimpse into the Power of Persuasion" In the realm of art and history, pleading takes center stage as a powerful tool to seek justice, redemption, and mercy. From Rembrandt's iconic painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to Artemisia Gentileschi's captivating portrayal of Esther before Ahasuerus, we witness individuals desperately pleading their case. Centuries later, Roger Casement stands defiantly in 1916 as he pleads for his life amidst political turmoil. Meanwhile, within the hallowed halls of justice in the Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas, lawyers like Mlle Miropolski passionately advocate for their clients' rights. Yet it is not only in courts that pleas are heard; they echo through historical events too. In 1926, A. J. Cook leads miners who plead for fair treatment during strikes while Telescopic Philanthropy by John Tenniel depicts an era where charity was sought from afar. Even literature captures these moments vividly - Charles Dickens portrays a character going down on his knee in Hard Times as a desperate plea for compassion. St Teresa of Avila kneels with an angel symbolizing justice beside her while King Stephen's queen petitions Empress Matilda fervently seeking her husband's release. These glimpses into pleading remind us that throughout time and across various mediums – be it art or real-life scenarios – humans have recognized its power to move hearts and change destinies. Whether it is a plea for forgiveness or fairness, these acts demonstrate our innate desire to be heard and understood. Ultimately, "Pleading" unveils the universal human longing for empathy and compassion when faced with adversity or injustice. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is hope - hope that someone will listen attentively to our pleas and grant us the solace we seek.