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Elderly Collection (#10)

"Elderly: A Tapestry of Timeless Wisdom and Resilience" Gypsy Splendour - Laura Knight captures the vibrant spirit individuals

Background imageElderly Collection: Saint Andrew, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius

Saint Andrew, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint Andrew, 1589. Series: Christ, the Twelve Apostles and Paul, pl. 2 of 14; Prints

Background imageElderly Collection: Robert Browning, c.1880. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Robert Browning, c.1880. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Robert Browning, c.1880

Background imageElderly Collection: The Prince of Wales in India: group of survivors of the Defence of Lucknow...1876. Creator: W. H. O

The Prince of Wales in India: group of survivors of the Defence of Lucknow...1876. Creator: W. H. O
The Prince of Wales in India: group of survivors of the Defence of Lucknow [1857], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Background imageElderly Collection: Elderly Couple Worshipping the Rising Sun, c1850. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai

Elderly Couple Worshipping the Rising Sun, c1850. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Elderly Couple Worshipping the Rising Sun, c1850

Background imageElderly Collection: G.F. Watts, Printed 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

G.F. Watts, Printed 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
G.F. Watts, Printed 1864

Background imageElderly Collection: When Day's Work Is Done, Printed 1889-1891. Creator: Henry Peach Robinson

When Day's Work Is Done, Printed 1889-1891. Creator: Henry Peach Robinson
When Day's Work Is Done, Printed 1889-1891

Background imageElderly Collection: Confidential advice, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos

Confidential advice, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Confidential advice, 1776

Background imageElderly Collection: Figure and animal studies, 1880. Creator: Marius Bauer

Figure and animal studies, 1880. Creator: Marius Bauer
Figure and animal studies, 1880. Female figures with different headwear and a soldier on horseback. Also two heads of a monkey and dog

Background imageElderly Collection: The old man and the frog, 1904. Creator: Charles Lucien Léandre

The old man and the frog, 1904. Creator: Charles Lucien Léandre
The old man and the frog, 1904. Le vieillard et la grenouille'. A large sleeping man sits with his back to a round table, on which a frog in a glass bottle climbs a staircase, watched by a maid

Background imageElderly Collection: Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier

Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Monsieur Royer Colas as an elderly marchioness of the old court. From Bal de la Cour, plate i

Background imageElderly Collection: Old man leaning on his cane, 1834-1911. Creator: Jozef Israels

Old man leaning on his cane, 1834-1911. Creator: Jozef Israels
Old man leaning on his cane, 1834-1911

Background imageElderly Collection: Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady

Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, Creator: Jan Steen
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two kinds of games, 1660-1679

Background imageElderly Collection: The Incredulity of Thomas, c.1622. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen

The Incredulity of Thomas, c.1622. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
The Incredulity of Thomas, c.1622

Background imageElderly Collection: Italian at Ellis Island. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine

Italian at Ellis Island. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
Italian at Ellis Island

Background imageElderly Collection: Carl Fredrik Liljevalch, 1837-1909, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn

Carl Fredrik Liljevalch, 1837-1909, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Carl Fredrik Liljevalch, 1837-1909, 1906

Background imageElderly Collection: Double Portrait of an Elderly Couple. Creator: Lucas van Valckenborch

Double Portrait of an Elderly Couple. Creator: Lucas van Valckenborch
Double Portrait of an Elderly Couple, unknown date

Background imageElderly Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck

Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck
Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630

Background imageElderly Collection: Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Creator: Nicolaes Maes

Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Alternative title: woman spinning, a reel on the wall

Background imageElderly Collection: Farmer, on his knees, 1874-1925. Creator: Jan Veth

Farmer, on his knees, 1874-1925. Creator: Jan Veth
Farmer, on his knees, 1874-1925

Background imageElderly Collection: Elderly man sitting on an upside down basket, 1630s. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast

Elderly man sitting on an upside down basket, 1630s. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast
Elderly man sitting on an upside down basket, 1630s

Background imageElderly Collection: Elderly woman sitting on an upside down basket, 1630s. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast

Elderly woman sitting on an upside down basket, 1630s. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast
Elderly woman sitting on an upside down basket, 1630s

Background imageElderly Collection: Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I

Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629

Background imageElderly Collection: Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I

Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619

Background imageElderly Collection: Doctor's Visit, 1750-1760. Creator: Elisabeth Geertruida Wassenbergh

Doctor's Visit, 1750-1760. Creator: Elisabeth Geertruida Wassenbergh
Doctor's Visit, 1750-1760

Background imageElderly Collection: Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff

Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866

Background imageElderly Collection: Sientje Nijkerk-Servaas at the age of 90, 1857. Creator: Jozef Israels

Sientje Nijkerk-Servaas at the age of 90, 1857. Creator: Jozef Israels
Sientje Nijkerk-Servaas at the age of 90, 1857

Background imageElderly Collection: Old Isaac, 1896. Creator: Jozef Israels

Old Isaac, 1896. Creator: Jozef Israels
Old Isaac, 1896

Background imageElderly Collection: Old Man washing his Hands. (Allegory of 'Water'), 1648-1651. Creator: Bernhard Keil

Old Man washing his Hands. (Allegory of "Water"), 1648-1651. Creator: Bernhard Keil
Old Man washing his Hands. (Allegory of "Water"), 1648-1651

Background imageElderly Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man, 1640

Background imageElderly Collection: Elderly Man Seated in a Tavern, c.1645. Creator: Unknown

Elderly Man Seated in a Tavern, c.1645. Creator: Unknown
Elderly Man Seated in a Tavern, c.1645

Background imageElderly Collection: J.P. Morgan, between 1911 and 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

J.P. Morgan, between 1911 and 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
J.P. Morgan, between 1911 and 1913

Background imageElderly Collection: A Schoolmaster Reading Aloud a Letter to an Old Couple from Their Son Abroad, 1835

A Schoolmaster Reading Aloud a Letter to an Old Couple from Their Son Abroad, 1835. Creator: Moritz Unna
A Schoolmaster Reading Aloud a Letter to an Old Couple from Their Son Abroad, 1835

Background imageElderly Collection: Unidentified woman, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Unidentified woman, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified woman, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942

Background imageElderly Collection: Mitchell, Mason, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mitchell, Mason, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mitchell, Mason, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 5

Background imageElderly Collection: W. D. Daw, Confederate Veteran, Confederate Reunion, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. W. D

W. D. Daw, Confederate Veteran, Confederate Reunion, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. W. D
W. D. Daw, Confederate Veteran, Confederate Reunion, 1917. Lapel ribbon: 30th Annual Reunion - Mexican War - Excelsior Springs...1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Small-Holders. Sealand, 1898. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring

Small-Holders. Sealand, 1898. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
Small-Holders. Sealand, 1898

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu woman seated in front of the doorway of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu woman seated in front of the doorway of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu woman seated in front of the doorway of a hut, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu man and woman standing outside, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu man and woman standing outside, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu man and woman standing outside, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ainu man and seated woman at the entrance of a hut, 1908

Background imageElderly Collection: Clark, Champ, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Clark, Champ, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Clark, Champ, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1

Background imageElderly Collection: Rice, Isaac, Mr. 1915 Nov. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Rice, Isaac, Mr. 1915 Nov. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rice, Isaac, Mr. 1915 Nov. 3

Background imageElderly Collection: Adm. Stephen B. Luce, U.S.N. Civil War Admiral... c1888, (1917). Creator: Unknown

Adm. Stephen B. Luce, U.S.N. Civil War Admiral... c1888, (1917). Creator: Unknown
Admiral Stephen Bleecker Luce, U.S. Navy, Civil War Admiral, Original Picture Taken in Rhode Island, c1888, (1917). Founder and first president of the Naval War College

Background imageElderly Collection: Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck

Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845

Background imageElderly Collection: Mrs. Stow, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Stow, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Stow, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 5




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"Elderly: A Tapestry of Timeless Wisdom and Resilience" Gypsy Splendour - Laura Knight captures the vibrant spirit individuals, their stories woven into the fabric of time. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, he embraces the wisdom and faith that only age can bring. In Shotley Bridge General Hospital, County Durham, dedicated healthcare professionals provide compassionate care to our beloved seniors, honoring their journey through life. Walking meditation led by Thich Nhat Hanh in Paris, France allows elderly souls to find solace amidst bustling streets as they connect with inner peace. Friedrich Engels & Marx remind us that even great thinkers grow old; their ideas continue to shape society long after they have left this world. The Old Fisherman by Joseph Edward Southall portrays a weathered face etched with experience and resilience—a testament to the strength found within aging hearts. Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt depicts an elderly figure filled with wisdom and anticipation—an embodiment of patience rewarded through years of devotion. Pantomime Characters from Commedia dell'Arte celebrate the joyous spirit that remains alive within older hearts—laughter knows no age limit. NADIA-JULIETTE BOULANGER, a French music teacher who defied societal norms during her time, reminds us that creativity has no expiration date—it flourishes throughout all stages of life. Rainy Street in Manchester reflects how even amidst gloomy skies, elders carry an umbrella of experience and resilience—their spirits undeterred by life's storms. Ennui captured by Walter Richard Sickert reveals moments when boredom creeps into elder lives—but it is through these lulls that new passions may emerge or cherished memories revisited. Queen Victoria's bond with Munshi Abdul Karim showcases how intergenerational connections transcend cultural barriers—love recognizes no boundaries when it comes to age.