Blindness Collection (#6)

Admiral Lord Nelson (chromolitho)
810788 Admiral Lord Nelson (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Lord Nelson.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Charles Wood, a blind man, with an organ and a dancing dog (engraving)
664702 Charles Wood, a blind man, with an organ and a dancing dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Wood, a blind man)

The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho)
2815740 The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho) by Beltrame

"Its the dog that is blind, as the card says "(engraving)
2813269 " Its the dog that is blind, as the card says " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Its the dog that is blind, as the card says)

The Pauper and His Guardian (colour litho)
2813076 The Pauper and His Guardian (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pauper and His Guardian)

Helen Keller (b / w photo)
2808337 Helen Keller (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Keller)

Helen Keller and her dog (b / w photo)
2808336 Helen Keller and her dog (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Keller and her dog)

Mendiants Aveugles (colour photo)
2817385 Mendiants Aveugles (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendiants Aveugles)

One touch of kindness (colour litho)
2776799 One touch of kindness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One touch of kindness)

"It is not new, he said;here it is torn "(engraving)
2781258 " It is not new, he said; here it is torn " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It is not new, he said; here it is torn)

The Blind Basket-weaver (engraving)
2792668 The Blind Basket-weaver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Basket-weaver. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884)

Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving)
2792653 Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass)

Milton Dictating to His Daughter, 1794 (oil on canvas)
2968189 Milton Dictating to His Daughter, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 121.2x118.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Conversion of St. Paul (oil on canvas)
ALI355364 The Conversion of St. Paul (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Galleria Balbi di Piovera, Genoa, Italy; Alinari

First page of Procede pour ecrire au moyen de points a l usage des aveugles
CHT253038 First page of Procede pour ecrire au moyen de points a l usage des aveugles by Louis Braille by French School, (19th century); Musee Valentin Hauy, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Wounded Soldier, 1915 (oil on canvas)
AGR127710 Wounded Soldier, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Kossak, Wojciech (1857-1942); 83x72 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

The Bathroom at the Institute for the Young Blind, in Tableau de Paris
CHT163934 The Bathroom at the Institute for the Young Blind, in Tableau de Paris by Edmond Texier, published in 1852 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Blind Basket Maker with his First Child, 1858 (oil on canvas)
Ma201375 The Blind Basket Maker with his First Child, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Halliday, Michael Frederick (1822-69); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Blind news dealer, John Martie, at his stand at the south end of the Municipal Building
5890546 Blind news dealer, John Martie, at his stand at the south end of the Municipal Building, New York, 1926 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York

The Healing of the Blind (engraving)
5224502 The Healing of the Blind (engraving) by Leroy, Paul Alexander Alfred (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Healing of the Blind)

The Grand Old Master in his Blindness (litho)
5213020 The Grand Old Master in his Blindness (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Old Master in his Blindness)

A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
990259 A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 46x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Belisarius Begging (pen and gray ink on ivory)
989694 Belisarius Begging (pen and gray ink on ivory) by Karpff, Jean-Jacques Casimir (1770-1829); 12.8x9.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Belisarius Begging. Jean-Jacques Karpff (1770-1829)

Blind Christian, study (oil on board)
6108397 Blind Christian, study (oil on board) by Ancher, Michael Peter (1849-1927); 34.7x27 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright

American author Helen Keller, reading a braille book to children at the School for the Blind, London
6015421 American author Helen Keller, reading a braille book to children at the School for the Blind, London, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Christ curing the Blind, Mark VIII, 25 (engraving)
6005738 Christ curing the Blind, Mark VIII, 25 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ curing the Blind, Mark VIII, 25)

Once Upon A Time - children reading and the power of imagination (colour litho)
5999183 Once Upon A Time - children reading and the power of imagination (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The blind, education and work (litho)
6013617 The blind, education and work (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blind, education and work)

St Dustans Lodge, Regents Park, London (photo)
5996688 St Dustans Lodge, Regents Park, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dustans Lodge, Regents Park, London)

Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b / w photo)
6008291 Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Her Pensioner
LLM459965 Her Pensioner by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Pensioner. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner)

The Blind Restored to Sight (engraving)
604087 The Blind Restored to Sight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Restored to Sight - advert claiming " recent cases of blindness)

Taylor, a blind shoemaker (engraving)
664708 Taylor, a blind shoemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taylor, a blind shoemaker, at the wall by Whitefields Chapel, Tottenham court road)

Blind beggar attended by a boy (engraving)
664700 Blind beggar attended by a boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind beggar attended by a boy. From a drawing made in West Smithfield)

A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving)
664724 A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A blind chaunter of the old ballads)

A blind beggar well known at fairs near the metropolis (engraving)
664699 A blind beggar well known at fairs near the metropolis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wilberforces School for the Blind (engraving)
665820 Wilberforces School for the Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilberforces School for the Blind)

When night sets in the sun is down - British WWI postcard published on behalf
701037 When night sets in the sun is down - British WWI postcard published on behalf of the National Institute for the Blind (colour litho) by Woodville

Ms 558 f. 21v Historiated initial depicting the Conversion of St. Paul, detail from a missal, early 1430s (vellum)
ALI154054 Ms 558 f.21v Historiated initial depicting the Conversion of St. Paul, detail from a missal, early 1430s (vellum) by Angelico

The blind Hermit
LLM338792 The blind Hermit by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blind Hermit. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Christ healing the blind
LLM338929 Christ healing the blind by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ healing the blind)

Caleb painting the front of a desirable mansion, from the Cricket and the Hearth
LLM454487 Caleb painting the front of a desirable mansion, from the Cricket and the Hearth by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind man bowling at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street
MNY380979 Blind man bowling at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, 1921 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Man teaching another man basketmaking at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380972 Man teaching another man basketmaking at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Blind news dealer, Aaron Weintraub, at his stand at the south east corner of 7th Avenue
MNY380969 Blind news dealer, Aaron Weintraub, at his stand at the south east corner of 7th Avenue and 32nd Street, New York

Blind news dealer, John Lanz, at his stand at the north east corner of 7th Avenue
MNY380968 Blind news dealer, John Lanz, at his stand at the north east corner of 7th Avenue and 47th Street, New York, 1926 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Woman playing the piano while three girls sing at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380937 Woman playing the piano while three girls sing at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Children playing blind mans buff (chromolitho)
730180 Children playing blind mans buff (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing blind mans buff)

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Blindness, a profound condition that transcends time and cultures, has been depicted in various forms of art throughout history. From Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt to Oedipe et Antigone by Karl Pavlovich Briullov, these masterpieces capture the struggles and triumphs of those who navigate life without sight. In 1668-1669, Rembrandt's Simeon in the Temple portrays an elderly man with impaired vision seeking solace within sacred walls. His blind eyes reflect wisdom gained through a lifetime of experiences. Louis Braille, the brilliant inventor behind raised-point writing system for visually impaired individuals, revolutionized education for countless people worldwide. His innovation empowered them to communicate and learn independently. The John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission stands as a testament to society's efforts to support those affected by blindness. This organization provided care and opportunities for blind individuals during challenging times. Karl Pavlovich Briullov's painting depicts a heartwarming scene where a young girl guides her aging father with visual impairment. The bond between them is evident as she selflessly aids him on his journey through life. Even war could not extinguish the resilience of blind soldiers like the Italian soldier from World War I. Their courage serves as inspiration despite facing unimaginable hardships on both physical and emotional levels. Luigi Groto, an Italian poet who lost his sight later in life due to illness, continued creating beautiful verses despite his darkness. His poetic spirit shines brightly even when surrounded by shadows. Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria under an electron microscope reminds us that they are also be caused by diseases such as trachoma—a preventable yet devastating ailment affecting millions around the world today. Artistic depictions like The Waters of Lethe remind us that blindness is not limited to physical sight alone; it can also manifest metaphorically as forgetfulness or loss of memory.