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Fatherhood Collection (page 47)

"Fatherhood: A Timeless Bond Across Art and History" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A couple with their baby

A couple with their baby
New parents proudly show off their baby in this family portrait. c. 1920

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Portrait of a Nobleman and his Child or Portrait of the Brother of Rubens (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Nobleman and his Child or Portrait of the Brother of Rubens (oil on canvas)
XIR91460 Portrait of a Nobleman and his Child or Portrait of the Brother of Rubens (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 204x137 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Rudolf von Arthaber (1795-1867) with his Children Rudolf, Emilie and Gustav Looking

Rudolf von Arthaber (1795-1867) with his Children Rudolf, Emilie and Gustav Looking
XAM72505 Rudolf von Arthaber (1795-1867) with his Children Rudolf, Emilie and Gustav Looking at the Portrait of their Deceased Mother, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Amerling

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846) King of Holland and Louis Napoleon (1804-31) Crown Prince of Holland, c

Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846) King of Holland and Louis Napoleon (1804-31) Crown Prince of Holland, c
XIR70355 Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846) King of Holland and Louis Napoleon (1804-31) Crown Prince of Holland, c.1806 (oil on canvas) by Wicar

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Comte Le Pic and his Sons

Comte Le Pic and his Sons
BAL58454 Comte Le Pic and his Sons by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Zurich, Switzerland); French, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Virginia Woolf and her father Sir Leslie Stephen, c. 1903 (b / w photo)

Virginia Woolf and her father Sir Leslie Stephen, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
XJF354222 Virginia Woolf and her father Sir Leslie Stephen, c.1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Motherless (colour litho)

Motherless (colour litho)
KW345527 Motherless (colour litho) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Edward George Lind and his Son, Montague, (oil on canvas)

Edward George Lind and his Son, Montague, (oil on canvas)
XYC306192 Edward George Lind and his Son, Montague, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127.6x102.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Janet S. Buffinton; English, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Let him remember it in that room years to come, illustration from Dombey

Let him remember it in that room years to come, illustration from Dombey
KW259247 Let him remember it in that room years to come, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855) and his Daughter, Alexandrine (1791-1871), 1795

Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855) and his Daughter, Alexandrine (1791-1871), 1795
XIR24923 Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855) and his Daughter, Alexandrine (1791-1871), 1795 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 194.5x130 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Joys of being a father, c. 1797 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Joys of being a father, c. 1797 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR252984 Joys of being a father, c.1797 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Father Goriot, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850)

Father Goriot, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850)
XIR239744 Father Goriot, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) engraved by A. Baulant (fl.1840-50) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Portrait of a Member of the Barbet Family with his Son (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Member of the Barbet Family with his Son (oil on canvas)
XIR212545 Portrait of a Member of the Barbet Family with his Son (oil on canvas) by Riesener, Henri Francois (1767-1828); 98x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Watching Father Work (oil on canvas)

Watching Father Work (oil on canvas)
BAL20727 Watching Father Work (oil on canvas) by Neuhuys, Albert (1844-1914); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Family Portrait, formerly known as Michel Gerard (1737-1815) member of the Convention

Family Portrait, formerly known as Michel Gerard (1737-1815) member of the Convention
XIR196921 Family Portrait, formerly known as Michel Gerard (1737-1815) member of the Convention, with his Family, end of 18th century (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by David

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The Artist and his son Raphael, c. 1773 (oil on canvas)

The Artist and his son Raphael, c. 1773 (oil on canvas)
XYC230567 The Artist and his son Raphael, c.1773 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 63.5x63.25 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A Heavy Burden

A Heavy Burden
BAL16594 A Heavy Burden by Hacker, Arthur (1858-1919); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The First Steps (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

The First Steps (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR158102 The First Steps (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The Kiss, c. 1845-48 (oil on panel)

The Kiss, c. 1845-48 (oil on panel)
XIR197267 The Kiss, c.1845-48 (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 37x28.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b / w photo)

The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b / w photo)
BAL105264 The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Parents measuring children standing against wall, boy (8-9) girl (6-7), (B&W)

Parents measuring children standing against wall, boy (8-9) girl (6-7), (B&W)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Father with arms around children, boy (10-11) girl (6-7), (B&W)

Father with arms around children, boy (10-11) girl (6-7), (B&W)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Father reading to son (4-5) and daughter ( 6-7) in studio, (B&W), portrait

Father reading to son (4-5) and daughter ( 6-7) in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Family with two children (4-5) on walk, (B&W)

Family with two children (4-5) on walk, (B&W)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Parents tucking daughter (6-7) into bed, (B&W)

Parents tucking daughter (6-7) into bed, (B&W)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Parents looking at sleeping daughter (6-7), (B&W)

Parents looking at sleeping daughter (6-7), (B&W)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Family with two children (8-9) playing checkers (B&W), elevated view

Family with two children (8-9) playing checkers (B&W), elevated view

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Studio shot of father with two children (10-11) reading book

Studio shot of father with two children (10-11) reading book

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Studio shot of father and daughter (10-11 years) looking in eyes

Studio shot of father and daughter (10-11 years) looking in eyes

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Family opening Christmas presents, children (2-3) (4-5), (B&W)

Family opening Christmas presents, children (2-3) (4-5), (B&W)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Family posing at home, children (8-9) (10-11), (B&W), portrait

Family posing at home, children (8-9) (10-11), (B&W), portrait

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Comic Postcard - Marine getting into action

Comic Postcard - Marine getting into action
Comic Postcard - The Love Tale of a Marine Getting into action. Date: circa 1905

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Postcard of Drinking Fountain for People and Animals. ca. 1917, A man, a horse

Postcard of Drinking Fountain for People and Animals. ca. 1917, A man, a horse, and a dog drink from a fountain installed by the Kentucky Humane Society

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Bing Crosby And His Boys

Bing Crosby And His Boys
California: 1940 Bing Crosby and his four sons ready for a bicycle ride. L-R: Lynn, Bing, Gary, Phillip and Dennis

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Bikers And Their Sons

Bikers And Their Sons
San Francisco, California c. 1954 Two bikers wearing caps and leather jackets on their Harley Davidsons with their small sons in front of them

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Ice Skating With A Child On Each Hand

Ice Skating With A Child On Each Hand
St. Moritz, Switzerland: c. 1935. Sir Henry Deterding, chairman of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, skating wih his children at St. Moritz

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Father And Son Go Backpacking

Father And Son Go Backpacking
California: c. 1958. A father and son prepare to go backpacking by first weighing every item that goes into the pack

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A Boy Imitates His Father

A Boy Imitates His Father
United States: c. 1955. A small boy imitates his fathers pose in confronting the bad dog

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Male Midwife Toad (Alytes obstetricians) carrying eggstring

Male Midwife Toad (Alytes obstetricians) carrying eggstring

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Male Midwife Toad, Alytes obstetrcians, with eggs attached

Male Midwife Toad, Alytes obstetrcians, with eggs attached

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Cockerel stands opposite chick

Cockerel stands opposite chick

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Male frog and spawn

Male frog and spawn. Male frog (Hyla sp.) surrounded by spawn which he has recently fertilised by squirting his sperm into the water

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Learning to swim, conceptual artwork

Learning to swim, conceptual artwork
Learning to swim, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Nugget Boot Polish

Nugget Boot Polish
A father and son, gleaming with happiness and good health suggest that Nugget Boot Polish is " So Good for Shoes". Their shoes are shiny too




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"Fatherhood: A Timeless Bond Across Art and History" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness the profound love and forgiveness that defines fatherhood. The weary yet compassionate eyes of the father reflect a deep longing for his lost son's return. Centuries later, James William Edmund Doyle captures Edward III refusing succor to his wounded son at Crecy. This poignant depiction reminds us that even in times of war, fathers bear the weight of difficult decisions with unwavering strength. Guido Reni's portrayal of Saint Joseph with Infant Christ showcases the tenderness and protective nature inherent in fatherhood. Joseph cradles baby Jesus, symbolizing not only their familial bond but also a divine responsibility entrusted upon him. George Caleb Bingham's painting "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri" reveals an unconventional aspect as two men navigate treacherous waters while providing for their families. Their resilience exemplifies how fathers often go to great lengths to secure a better future for their loved ones. Captured on film is an intimate moment between 1st Earl of Birkenhead and his daughter aboard their yacht. This image from c1925 portrays a timeless connection between father and child, where moments shared become cherished memories etched forever in our hearts. Even royalty experiences joy through canine companionship, as depicted by Michael Chance in his artwork showcasing the royal family as dog lovers in 1937. It reminds us that regardless of status or title, fathers find solace and happiness amidst simple pleasures alongside those they hold dear. Jahangir and Akbar are immortalized within the Shah Jahan Album; this folio represents more than just rulers but also highlights a paternal relationship built on respect and guidance passed down through generations—a testament to enduring legacies shaped by strong bonds between fathers and sons.