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Awaiting Collection (#5)

Awaiting the arrival of Sir William Wallace, the air crackled with anticipation

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The New Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Railway across the River Hooghly, at Hooghly

The New Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Railway across the River Hooghly, at Hooghly, India (engraving)
1050442 The New Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Railway across the River Hooghly, at Hooghly, India (engraving) by English School

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Lady in Black, 1901 (oil on canvas)

The Lady in Black, 1901 (oil on canvas)
657109 The Lady in Black, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 116.7x52.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady in Black. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Musicians, 1884 (oil on canvas)

The Musicians, 1884 (oil on canvas)
659163 The Musicians, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Brown, H. W. Jennings (1862-98); 127x183 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658360 The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge of Sighs, Venice)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel)

The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel)
659732 The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel) by Smith, George (1829-1901); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cherry Seller. George Smith (1829-1901). Oil on panel. Dated 1856

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Hope, 1860 (oil on canvas)

Hope, 1860 (oil on canvas)
658305 Hope, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Archer, James (1824-1904); 92x138 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope. James Archer (1823-1904). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1860

Background imageAwaiting Collection: By the River, (oil on canvas)

By the River, (oil on canvas)
658283 By the River, (oil on canvas) by Gibbs, Percy William (fl.1894-1937); 52x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By the River. Percy William Gibbs (active ca. 1895-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Preparing for a Sacrifice, 1877 (oil on canvas)

Preparing for a Sacrifice, 1877 (oil on canvas)
651121 Preparing for a Sacrifice, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); 117x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for a Sacrifice)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Slide, (oil on canvas)

The Slide, (oil on canvas)
650741 The Slide, (oil on canvas) by Myers, Jerome (1867-1940); 45.7x30.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Slide. Jerome Myers (1867-1940). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Waiting, (oil on board)

Waiting, (oil on board)
650545 Waiting, (oil on board) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 101x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on board

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Awaiting News outside the Office of the 'Times of Natal, 'Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)

Awaiting News outside the Office of the "Times of Natal, "Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)
1599143 Awaiting News outside the Office of the " Times of Natal, " Pietermaritzburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving)

The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving)
1602750 The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One

Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One
498915 Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One, from The Year 1916 Illustrated by English Photographer

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Volunteer Review, Notes with the Ambulances (engraving)

The Volunteer Review, Notes with the Ambulances (engraving)
1054470 The Volunteer Review, Notes with the Ambulances (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Review, Notes with the Ambulances)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Afternoon Tea, (oil on panel)

Afternoon Tea, (oil on panel)
1197500 Afternoon Tea, (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 64.7x53.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageAwaiting Collection: King Dasaratha Conversing with the Family Priest about Rama

King Dasaratha Conversing with the Family Priest about Rama
1196782 King Dasaratha Conversing with the Family Priest about Ramas Regency Inside the Palace, Whilst Courtiers and Ministers Await in the Courtyard, c.1595 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School

Background imageAwaiting Collection: 1768460

1768460; out of copyright

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice (b / w photo)

The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice (b / w photo)
1593575 The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: La Pharmacie, (watercolour over pen and black ink on paper)

La Pharmacie, (watercolour over pen and black ink on paper)
652287 La Pharmacie, (watercolour over pen and black ink on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 33.6x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Pharmacie. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus, 1922 (oil on canvas)
656284 Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Boaters in a Lock on the Thames, (watercolour heightened with white, laid on board)

Boaters in a Lock on the Thames, (watercolour heightened with white, laid on board)
652096 Boaters in a Lock on the Thames, (watercolour heightened with white, laid on board) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); 57.1x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)

Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)
652046 Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Towne, Francis (1740-1816); 18.4x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: A Busy Quayside in Brittany with Fishing Boats Returning

A Busy Quayside in Brittany with Fishing Boats Returning
652031 A Busy Quayside in Brittany with Fishing Boats Returning, (watercolour heightened with white) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); 34.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Palace Guard, (oil on canvas)

The Palace Guard, (oil on canvas)
651400 The Palace Guard, (oil on canvas) by Pasini, Alberto (1826-99); 38.8x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Guard. Alberto Pasini (1826-1899). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Martyrs awaiting their Summons to the Arena (engraving)

Martyrs awaiting their Summons to the Arena (engraving)
6011440 Martyrs awaiting their Summons to the Arena (engraving) by Zuccoli, Luigi (1815-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrs awaiting their Summons to the Arena)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Ignatius awaiting martyrdom in the Colosseum (litho)

Ignatius awaiting martyrdom in the Colosseum (litho)
6005033 Ignatius awaiting martyrdom in the Colosseum (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ignatius awaiting martyrdom in the Colosseum)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)

A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)
989307 A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 60.3x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soiree on the Terrace; Une Soiree sur la Terasse)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Washington Park Club, Chicago, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Washington Park Club, Chicago, 1892 (oil on canvas)
990572 Washington Park Club, Chicago, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Dvorak, Franz (1862-1927); 95.2x250.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington Park Club, Chicago. Franz Dvorak (1862-1927)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Waiting in Vain; Vaine Attente, (oil on canvas)

Waiting in Vain; Vaine Attente, (oil on canvas)
823519 Waiting in Vain; Vaine Attente, (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 92.7x69.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting in Vain; Vaine Attente. Remy Cogghe (1854-1935)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Woman Sitting; Femme Assise, 1879 (pastel on paper)

Woman Sitting; Femme Assise, 1879 (pastel on paper)
825574 Woman Sitting; Femme Assise, 1879 (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 65.2x49.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Sitting; Femme Assise)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Redheaded Woman Sitting in the Garden of Mr, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Redheaded Woman Sitting in the Garden of Mr, 1889 (oil on canvas)
825140 Redheaded Woman Sitting in the Garden of Mr, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 64.8x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)

The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)
828331 The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas) by Randall, Maurice (fl.1899-1919); 74.9x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar. Maurice Randall (active 1899-1919)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Waiting for his Eminence, 1902 (oil on panel)

Waiting for his Eminence, 1902 (oil on panel)
827222 Waiting for his Eminence, 1902 (oil on panel) by Gallegos Arnosa, Jose (1859-1917); 22.9x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for his Eminence. Jose Gallegos Y Arnosa (1859-1917)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: A Paris Street, Evening, (oil on canvas)

A Paris Street, Evening, (oil on canvas)
827103 A Paris Street, Evening, (oil on canvas) by Gilsoul, Victor (1867-1939); 50.9x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Paris Street, Evening. Victor Gilsoul (1867-1939). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Anxious Hearts, 1894 (oil on canvas)

Anxious Hearts, 1894 (oil on canvas)
826720 Anxious Hearts, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Howgate, William Arthur (fl.1884-1906); 48x83in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anxious Hearts. William Arthur Howgate (fl.1884-1906)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Deputies from the Imperial Cities awaiting an Audience of Charles (engraving)

The Deputies from the Imperial Cities awaiting an Audience of Charles (engraving)
2791102 The Deputies from the Imperial Cities awaiting an Audience of Charles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Women in the Park; Femmes dans le Parc, 1917 (oil on canvas)

Women in the Park; Femmes dans le Parc, 1917 (oil on canvas)
652594 Women in the Park; Femmes dans le Parc, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 61x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in the Park; Femmes dans le Parc)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Letter (oil on panel)

The Letter (oil on panel)
476651 The Letter (oil on panel) by Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852); 56.5x71.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Bishops Dilemma (engraving)

The Bishops Dilemma (engraving)
1050828 The Bishops Dilemma (engraving) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bishops Dilemma)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Foreign Ambassadors awaiting the Arrival of the Royal Party (engraving)

Foreign Ambassadors awaiting the Arrival of the Royal Party (engraving)
1050558 Foreign Ambassadors awaiting the Arrival of the Royal Party (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: An Artists Notes at an Inter-University Boat Race (engraving)

An Artists Notes at an Inter-University Boat Race (engraving)
1037827 An Artists Notes at an Inter-University Boat Race (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Notes at an Inter-University Boat Race)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Meeting of the Three Emperors at Skiernievice, Poland (engraving)

Meeting of the Three Emperors at Skiernievice, Poland (engraving)
1045700 Meeting of the Three Emperors at Skiernievice, Poland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the Three Emperors at Skiernievice, Poland)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Late Arrival, (oil on canvas)

The Late Arrival, (oil on canvas)
658730 The Late Arrival, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 73.5x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Arrival. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Interior of the Alhambra Theatre, London, 1900, 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Interior of the Alhambra Theatre, London, 1900, 1900 (oil on canvas)
657698 The Interior of the Alhambra Theatre, London, 1900, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Hacker, Arthur (1858-1919); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interior of the Alhambra Theatre)

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Red Hat, (oil on canvas)

The Red Hat, (oil on canvas)
656893 The Red Hat, (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Hat. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: Crossing the River, Burma, (oil on canvas)

Crossing the River, Burma, (oil on canvas)
656869 Crossing the River, Burma, (oil on canvas) by Procter, Ernest (1886-1935); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing the River, Burma. Ernest Procter (1886-1935). Oil on canvas

Background imageAwaiting Collection: The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas)

The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas)
658538 The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas) by Latouche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 122x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath; Le Bain. Gaston de Latouche (1854-1913). Oil on canvas




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Awaiting the arrival of Sir William Wallace, the air crackled with anticipation. The crowd gathered in a tractor pattern, eager to catch a glimpse of the legendary warrior. As they waited, a guiding Christmas angel seemed to hover above them, spreading hope and joy. In the distance, "A Peep at the Train" revealed an India from 1892, captured delicately in pencil and watercolor on paper. Its vibrant colors transported everyone's minds to far-off lands as they patiently awaited their hero. Meanwhile, "The Blue Boat" painted in 1929 depicted serene waters that mirrored their own calm patience. The stillness was broken only by whispers about "The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at Hanworth, " where adrenaline-fueled aviators raced through the sky. Outside The Old King Cross Inn stood a vintage lorry, symbolizing both nostalgia and progress. It reminded them that even while awaiting greatness, life continued its journey forward. Suddenly sirens blared as firefighters rushed past Middlesex Street in Aldgate. Their bravery served as a reminder that heroes come in many forms; sometimes it is those who protect us daily who deserve our admiration most. Across continents and time periods lay reminders of history's weight: Chicago Stockyards bustling with industry and Clerkenwell Prison hauntingly silent yet ever-present. They reminded all present that waiting often meant bearing witness to change itself. Amidst this eclectic mix of scenes emerged Dr. A Ortman of South Dakota—a chiropractor offering relief from physical burdens—reminding them that even during moments of anticipation or distress, there were healers among us ready to ease our pain. Finally came British stretcher cases from Salonika during WW1—an image etched into collective memory forevermore—a testament to resilience amidst chaos and proof that hope can be found even when awaiting salvation itself.