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Cripple Collection (#8)

"Cripple: A Journey of Strength and Compassion" In the heartwarming tale of Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, we witness the power of love and resilience

Background imageCripple Collection: 'It is not new, he said;here it is torn '(engraving)

"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)

Background imageCripple Collection: The Blind Basket-weaver (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Sketch with a figure and a dog (charcoal on paper)

Sketch with a figure and a dog (charcoal on paper)
AMO281197 Sketch with a figure and a dog (charcoal on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCripple Collection: The Conversion of St. Paul (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCripple Collection: The Disciples Visit Jesus, fourteenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San

The Disciples Visit Jesus, fourteenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San
BEN130919 The Disciples Visit Jesus, fourteenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery, Florence

Background imageCripple Collection: The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)

The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
LST204704 The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642) (workshop of); 76.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish

Background imageCripple Collection: St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1182-1226) with scenes from his life, 1235 (panel)

St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1182-1226) with scenes from his life, 1235 (panel)
BEN85141 St. Francis of Assisi (c.1182-1226) with scenes from his life, 1235 (panel) by Berlinghieri, Bonaventura (fl.1228-74); 152.4x116

Background imageCripple Collection: The Seven Acts of Charity (panel)

The Seven Acts of Charity (panel)
JKR69448 The Seven Acts of Charity (panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 42.5x57.5 cm; Galerie de Jonckheere, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tending: 1. the hungry, 2. the thirsty, 3)

Background imageCripple Collection: The Healing of the Blind (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: American author Helen Keller, reading a braille book to children at the School for the Blind, London

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

Background imageCripple Collection: Christ curing the Blind, Mark VIII, 25 (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Once Upon A Time - children reading and the power of imagination (colour litho)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: The blind, education and work (litho)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: St Dustans Lodge, Regents Park, London (photo)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b / w photo)

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

Background imageCripple Collection: Her Pensioner

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

Background imageCripple Collection: The Blind Restored to Sight (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Taylor, a blind shoemaker (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Blind beggar attended by a boy (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: A blind beggar well known at fairs near the metropolis (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Wilberforces School for the Blind (engraving)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar

Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar
619611 Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar, titlepage of The Praise, Antiquity and Commodity of Beggary, Beggars and Begging (woodcut) by English School

Background imageCripple Collection: Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672) and the Trumpeter, 1835 (oil on canvas)

Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672) and the Trumpeter, 1835 (oil on canvas)
NYH150011 Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672) and the Trumpeter, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 61.6x76.8 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageCripple Collection: Ms 558 f. 21v Historiated initial depicting the Conversion of St

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

Background imageCripple Collection: St. Anthony Distributing Alms, relief from the Salviati chapel (bronze)

St. Anthony Distributing Alms, relief from the Salviati chapel (bronze)
BAT99672 St. Anthony Distributing Alms, relief from the Salviati chapel (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Church of San Marco, Florence

Background imageCripple Collection: Ms 399 fol. 35v Beggars, from Book of Proprietes

Ms 399 fol. 35v Beggars, from Book of Proprietes
XIR244108 Ms 399 fol.35v Beggars, from Book of Proprietes by Barthelemy the English (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Background imageCripple Collection: The blind Hermit

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

Background imageCripple Collection: Christ healing the blind

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

Background imageCripple Collection: Caleb painting the front of a desirable mansion, from the Cricket and the Hearth

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: Children playing blind mans buff (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageCripple Collection: The blind Appius Claudius Caecus speaking in the Roman Senate against Cineas

The blind Appius Claudius Caecus speaking in the Roman Senate against Cineas, the ambassador of Pyrrhus of Epiris
3647102 The blind Appius Claudius Caecus speaking in the Roman Senate against Cineas, the ambassador of Pyrrhus of Epiris, 279 BC (engraving) by German School

Background imageCripple Collection: Elymas the Sorcerer struck blind, Acts (engraving)

Elymas the Sorcerer struck blind, Acts (engraving)
2812935 Elymas the Sorcerer struck blind, Acts (engraving) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elymas the Sorcerer struck blind, Acts)

Background imageCripple Collection: Invalid child (chromolitho)

Invalid child (chromolitho)
2811586 Invalid child (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalid child. Illustration for Golden Hours by Mrs Sale Barker with illustrations from designs)

Background imageCripple Collection: A moving confrontation in court (colour litho)

A moving confrontation in court (colour litho)
2819131 A moving confrontation in court (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A moving confrontation in court)

Background imageCripple Collection: Detail from the miniature from the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis

Detail from the miniature from the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, Greek evangelists in miniature probably from Antioch of
3573849 Detail from the miniature from the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, Greek evangelists in miniature probably from Antioch of Syria or of Cesarea Palestina

Background imageCripple Collection: Our Saviour cures the man borne blind (engraving)

Our Saviour cures the man borne blind (engraving)
2791998 Our Saviour cures the man borne blind (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Saviour cures the man borne blind)

Background imageCripple Collection: Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls (colour litho)

Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls (colour litho)
2792510 Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls)

Background imageCripple Collection: Help the Blind (engraving)

Help the Blind (engraving)
2781039 Help the Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Help the Blind. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCripple Collection: Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho)

Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho)
2777743 Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nurses are having fun)

Background imageCripple Collection: Exceptional wedding (colour litho)

Exceptional wedding (colour litho)
2777662 Exceptional wedding (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exceptional wedding)

Background imageCripple Collection: Sir John Fielding, the blind Bow Street magistrate (engraving)

Sir John Fielding, the blind Bow Street magistrate (engraving)
3635122 Sir John Fielding, the blind Bow Street magistrate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Fielding, the blind Bow Street magistrate)

Background imageCripple Collection: Crippled Boy (engraving)

Crippled Boy (engraving)
3634763 Crippled Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crippled Boy. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1877. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCripple Collection: A Cripple for Life (engraving)

A Cripple for Life (engraving)
3626100 A Cripple for Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cripple for Life. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

Background imageCripple Collection: Birmingham (engraving)

Birmingham (engraving)
3655675 Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageCripple Collection: Born Blind (coloured photo)

Born Blind (coloured photo)
3643419 Born Blind (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Blind. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCripple Collection: 'When Night Sets In The Sun Is Down'(colour litho)

"When Night Sets In The Sun Is Down"(colour litho)
3093605 " When Night Sets In The Sun Is Down" (colour litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Cripple: A Journey of Strength and Compassion" In the heartwarming tale of Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, we witness the power of love and resilience. This captivating scene from the Nativity, painted in 1380, reminds us that even in times of hardship, hope shines through. Moving forward to the 18th century, Westminster Abbey stands as a testament to inclusivity and support for all individuals. It embraces those like Oedipe et Antigone's young girl aiding her elderly blind father – a beautiful painting by Karl Pavlovich Briullov that depicts the strength found within familial bonds. The French Grenad guards at the National Convention center exemplify unity amidst diversity. They demonstrate how embracing differences can create a harmonious society where everyone has an equal place. From Cripple Creek, Colorado, we glimpse a breathtaking sunset that symbolizes overcoming challenges with grace and finding beauty in unexpected places. The Cripple's Path on Ventnor's Isle of Wight serves as a reminder that life's obstacles can lead to hidden treasures if we persevere. "The Waters of Lethe" painting takes us on an introspective journey through loss and healing. It teaches us that sometimes forgetting is necessary for moving forward towards brighter days. St Anne's Home for Cripple and Invalid Children in Brighton showcases compassion at its finest. It provides solace and care for those who face physical limitations while reminding us all about the importance of empathy. Blind Tobias' story depicted in an exquisite etching from 1651 illustrates how acts of kindness can restore not only sight but also faith in humanity itself. As we delve into "The Fountain of Life, " we witness characters embarking on a transformative quest towards self-discovery. This fresco captures their determination to overcome adversity while seeking enlightenment along their path. Lastly, Tobia restoring his father's sight portrayed on canvas reminds us that miracles are possible when love guides our actions.