Bearing Collection (#3)

Foreign Wool-bearing Animals at the International Exhibition (engraving)
1052587 Foreign Wool-bearing Animals at the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1056832 Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bismarck Celebrations, German Students bearing Wreaths to the Mausoleum at Friedrichsruh (litho)
1042827 The Bismarck Celebrations, German Students bearing Wreaths to the Mausoleum at Friedrichsruh (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bearing a Burden (colour litho)
981599 Bearing a Burden (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearing a Burden)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XII, Madras (engraving)
1060676 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XII, Madras (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c. 1940 (etching)
877049 Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c.1940 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 55.6x70.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American

"A boy made his appearance bearing a signal of danger, a woodcocks feather"(engraving)
2792734 " A boy made his appearance bearing a signal of danger, a woodcocks feather" (engraving) by English School

Original Artwork - Christmas card design - Two Bears
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas card - Bearing Greetings. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1937

Coaches taking football fans to Cup Final at Wembley
Coaches bearing football fans on the roof travel to the Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Date: circa 1930

Barges on the River Thames at Woolwich, SE London, one carrying rolls of newsprint. Date: circa 1960s

Christ carrying the Cross (panel)
AII78373 Christ carrying the Cross (panel) by Maineri, Gian Francesco de (fl.1489-1506); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Bearing on my shallop. Illustration by Florence Harrison of Tennysons poem, Recollections of the Arabian Nights. Date: c.1920

Crucifix (tempera on wood)
AII80603 Crucifix (tempera on wood) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Festival doll of a servant holding a dipper and dish
LMG144891 Festival doll of a servant holding a dipper and dish by Japanese School; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Japanese, out of copyright

Santa bearing gifts
A happy Santa Claus presenting gifts to young children. Date: 1905

The Adoration of the Magi, 1598 (stained glass)
PC222529 The Adoration of the Magi, 1598 (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise de St. Nicolas, La Ferte-Milon, France; French, out of copyright

Pretty girls with holly
Heads of two young girls in tam o shanters bearing Xmas holly. Date: 1904

Young girl with a sled
Young girl in red waving and pulling a sled bearing a holly wreath out in the snow. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1908

Relief from the Tomb of Horemheb (stone)
LRI3503168 Relief from the Tomb of Horemheb (stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Museo Civico Archeologico, Bologna

Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite bearing away the body of the woman (engraving)
5221442 Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite bearing away the body of the woman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Levite bearing away the body of the woman)

The Levites bearing the Sacred Vessels (engraving)
5218356 The Levites bearing the Sacred Vessels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Levites bearing the Sacred Vessels)

Christ Bearing His Cross, John, Chapter XIX, 17 (engraving)
6002825 Christ Bearing His Cross, John, Chapter XIX, 17 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Bearing His Cross, John, Chapter XIX, 17)

Santa with gifts
Santa Claus bearing gifts. Artist: Florence Mary Anderson Date: circa 1915

Christ Carrying the Cross, c. 1608-09
AII80638 Christ Carrying the Cross, c.1608-09 by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 108x86 cm; Museo Diocesano, Chiavari, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Water Carrier (bronze)
BRM191037 The Water Carrier (bronze) by Bernard, Joseph (1866-1931); 54x21 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Burden of Pride, from The Divine Comedy (Purgatorio
OTB182319 The Burden of Pride, from The Divine Comedy (Purgatorio) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) engraved by Antoine Valerie Bertrand (b.1823) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

Chronology and depiction of the procession of St. Genevieve (coloured engraving)
CHT178722 Chronology and depiction of the procession of St. Genevieve (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Water Carriers in Constantinople, c. 1895 (colour litho)
CHT237177 Water Carriers in Constantinople, c.1895 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

18th century surgeon Jean Louis Petits screw-type
18th century surgeon Jean Louis Petits screw tourniquet for compressing blood vessels: tourniquet device 1, double band to adjust the tourniquet 2, compress in chamois leather 3 and ball bearing 4

The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday
1612932 The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April (engraving) by Nast

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain

The International Exhibition (engraving)
1620424 The International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition)

A Devotee of The Doctrine
A Devotee of " The Doctrine." - A satirical cartoon from Punch Magazine. A Mexican man wearing a small sombrero and two bandoliers across his chest and waist

The Revival of the Ancient Roman Festival of the Palilia (b / w photo)
1629711 The Revival of the Ancient Roman Festival of the Palilia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reinterment of Christopher Columbus, Scenes during the Reception of the Remains in Seville (engraving)
1598439 The Reinterment of Christopher Columbus, Scenes during the Reception of the Remains in Seville (engraving) by Wright

Cocoanut-Tree bearing Fruit at Sion, near London, Seat of the Duke of Northumberland (engraving)
1102986 Cocoanut-Tree bearing Fruit at Sion, near London, Seat of the Duke of Northumberland (engraving) by English School

Professor Todlebens Theory (chromolitho)
1050156 Professor Todlebens Theory (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Todlebens Theory)

The Dynamite Plots to destroy the London Railway Stations, the Infernal Machines (engraving)
1061494 The Dynamite Plots to destroy the London Railway Stations, the Infernal Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph Chamberlain
A Couple of Js. Serjeant-at-Arms Sir John Voce Moore (18261904), English businessman and Lord Mayor of London (1898) leading Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) into the House of Commons. Date: 1900

ATLAS (SCULPTURE)
statue of Atlas bearing the globe, known as the Farnese Atlas, in the Museo Nazionale of Napoli; the fig leaf looks suspiciously like a later addition

The Prince of Wales at Oxford, His Royal Highness laying the Memorial Stone of the Indian Institute (engraving)
1044145 The Prince of Wales at Oxford, His Royal Highness laying the Memorial Stone of the Indian Institute (engraving) by English School

The Trouble in Sierra Leone, the Rising in the Sulima and Manoh Districts of the Vai Country (litho)
1606300 The Trouble in Sierra Leone, the Rising in the Sulima and Manoh Districts of the Vai Country (litho) by Holland Tringham

Our Imperial Guests, Arrival of the Czar and Czarina at Balmoral, escorted by Highlanders bearing Torches (engraving)
1606195 Our Imperial Guests, Arrival of the Czar and Czarina at Balmoral, escorted by Highlanders bearing Torches (engraving) by Forestier

The Basket Fish (engraving)
3627864 The Basket Fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basket Fish. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

St Annes Church, Soho, before bombing which left only the walls and the tower (b / w photo)
3631041 St Annes Church, Soho, before bombing which left only the walls and the tower (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Annes Church, Soho)

Pretty girl with curly brown hair and a cap bearing the name Glenwood (chromolitho)
3105207 Pretty girl with curly brown hair and a cap bearing the name Glenwood (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Young Mothers Retinue (chromolitho)
668392 A Young Mothers Retinue (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Mothers Retinue)

John Bull and the Sinking Fund or A Pretty Scheme for Reducing Taxes
NCO191209 John Bull and the Sinking Fund or A Pretty Scheme for Reducing Taxes and Paying off the National Debt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

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"Bearing: A Glimpse into History and Symbolism" In this captivating image (Picture No. 11050092), we are transported to a time of great significance - the era of the Central Powers during World War I. As we delve deeper, our attention is drawn to a magnificent marble statue of Hermes by Praxiteles I, showcasing the impeccable craftsmanship and artistic bearing of ancient Greece. Amidst the chaos of war, an Edwardian woman stands gracefully with her loyal pointer dog by her side, exemplifying poise and dignity in trying times. Nearby, Lewisham Military Hospital on High Street serves as a beacon of hope for wounded soldiers who bear both physical and emotional scars. The Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard reminds us of the unwavering spirit and determination that individuals carried during challenging times. Similarly, Jesus on Palm Sunday symbolizes strength in faith as he bears his cross towards redemption. As we explore further, historical artwork depicting biomechanics captures our imagination - reminding us that even centuries ago, humans were fascinated by how bodies move and bear weight. The horn-bearing datura plant adds another layer to this concept; its delicate yet sturdy nature reflects resilience amidst adversity. A Confederate Five Dollar Bill from 1864 takes us back to a tumultuous period in American history when conflicting ideologies bore heavy consequences. Meanwhile, a Shilluk girl proudly displays extensive traditional scarification patterns on her skin - an emblematic representation of cultural heritage borne through generations. Finally, returning to Praxiteles' Hermes statue from ancient Greece brings everything full circle. This timeless masterpiece embodies gracefulness while carrying symbolic messages about communication between gods and mortals. In essence, "bearing" encompasses not only physical weight but also emotional fortitude throughout history's most pivotal moments. It serves as a reminder that every individual carries their own burdens while leaving behind lasting imprints on society's tapestry.