Gentle Collection (#6)

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Morning sun lights sand dunes in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Morning sun lights sand dunes in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Morning sun lights sand dunes in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Morning sun lights sand dunes in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Footprints on sand dune above Dead Pan in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Hikers climb massive red sand dune overlooking Sossusvlei at dawn Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Evening sun lights dead brush on sand dune above Dead Pan near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park, Evening sun lights dead brush on sand dune above Dead Pan near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Namib Nauklift National Park, Setting sun lights huge red sand dunes at Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Namib Desert, Setting sun lights curving sand dunes near coastal city of Walvis Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Namib Nauklift National Park, Morning fog rolls in from Atlantic Ocean over sand dunes at Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Desert, Setting sun lights curving sand dunes near coastal city of Walvis Bay Date: 19/02/2005

Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)
989267 Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentle Persuasion. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Princess Ruspoli, Duchess de Gramont (1888-1976), 1922 (oil on board)
1199618 Portrait of Princess Ruspoli, Duchess de Gramont (1888-1976), 1922 (oil on board) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 82x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

San Francesco, Assisi (oil on canvas)
659058 San Francesco, Assisi (oil on canvas) by Cecconi, Lorenzo (1863-1947); 100.6x75.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Caressed by the light
Rina Barbieri

"Very nice meeting you... "
Ellen van Deelen

Little snail on hydrangea
Ellen van Deelen

Feather_1
Pictufy Studio III

Water Lilies; Nympheas, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1768457 Water Lilies; Nympheas, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 91.4x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Lilies; Nympheas. Claude Monet (1840-1926). Oil on canvas

Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame)
1195106 Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 38.1x83.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech

Madonna and child (oil on board)
3435386 Madonna and child (oil on board) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (follower of); 44.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dedicated to Sig)

Careful not to wake him; Cuidado, No le Despiertes, (pencil and watercolour)
658462 Careful not to wake him; Cuidado, No le Despiertes, (pencil and watercolour) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 57.8x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Madonna and Child, with Saints Anthony Abbott and Bernadino of Siena
659377 The Madonna and Child, with Saints Anthony Abbott and Bernadino of Siena, Surrounded by Angels, (oil on gold ground panel) by Pietro, Sano di

La Belle Epingle, 1897-98 (woodcut) (pair to 715067)
715068 La Belle Epingle, 1897-98 (woodcut) (pair to 715067) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.6x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Girl with Cat; La Jeune Fille au Chat, (oil on canvas)
824446 Young Girl with Cat; La Jeune Fille au Chat, (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 73x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Girl with Cat; La Jeune Fille au Chat)

Cover illustration for booklet on Cooks Of All Nations produced by Cottolene (colour litho)
3657101 Cover illustration for booklet on Cooks Of All Nations produced by Cottolene (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reclining girl (b / w photo)
3643105 Reclining girl (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reclining girl. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel)
3740829 Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel) by Credi, Lorenzo di (1456-1536); 16.5x13.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss, c. 1860 (marble)
6331011 Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss, c.1860 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); 72x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Hon Frederick Stephen Archibald Hanbury-Tracy (colour litho)
612889 The Hon Frederick Stephen Archibald Hanbury-Tracy (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hon Frederick Stephen Archibald Hanbury-Tracy)

Mrs Mary Keighley (engraving)
609353 Mrs Mary Keighley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Mary Keighley, Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low; an excellent thing in a woman)

Mr A Bonar Law (colour litho)
612218 Mr A Bonar Law (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr A Bonar Law)

Keeper, H. Warwick, with a tiger cub and a peccary, taken at ZSL London Zoo
1065188 Keeper, H. Warwick, with a tiger cub and a peccary, taken at ZSL London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Girl sitting on Lily Pad in Pond, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731153 Girl sitting on Lily Pad in Pond, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sitting on Lily Pad in Pond)

Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) (litho)
KW245925 Michael Faraday (1791-1867) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British chemist)

The Black Kitten (watercolour with scratching out)
1766716 The Black Kitten (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 32.5x25.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Kitten. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Boyarina (oil on panel)
1195782 Boyarina (oil on panel) by Makovsky, Konstantin Egorovich (1839-1915); 46.2x36.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makovsky, Konstantin (1839-1915)); Photo © Christies Images

Mrs. W. N. Radford, 1929 (oil on canvas)
657297 Mrs. W.N. Radford, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. W.N. Radford. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1929

Des Caresses, (coloured crayons heightened with white on grey paper)
653540 Des Caresses, (coloured crayons heightened with white on grey paper) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Des Caresses. Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921)

Young Woman Leaning; Jeune Femme Accoudee, (pastel on paper)
825766 Young Woman Leaning; Jeune Femme Accoudee, (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 46.4x54.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Woman Leaning; Jeune Femme Accoudee)

Three Young Girls from the Chateaubourg Family, 1850 (oil on canvas)
1769786 Three Young Girls from the Chateaubourg Family, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Hermann (1808-91); 102.2x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Icon of The Embrace of the Apostles Peter and Paul (oil on canvas on panel)
5320506 Icon of The Embrace of the Apostles Peter and Paul (oil on canvas on panel) by Akotantos, Angelos (fl.1436-50); 46.4x37 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist (oil on panel)
3057772 The Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (studio of); diam: 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Woman with a Pearl Necklace; Femme au Collier de Perles
824514 Woman with a Pearl Necklace; Femme au Collier de Perles, (pastel on paper laid down on canvas) by Besnard, Paul Albert (1849-1934); 61x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Head of a Girl, (oil on canvas)
827251 The Head of a Girl, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 39.7x28.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Head of a Girl. Frederic Leighton (1830-1896). Oil on canvas

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In the realm of fables, a gentle wind and sun engaged in a timeless battle. As if painted delicately on paper, their efforts were captured in a portrait of Jane Austen, showcasing her serene demeanor. Just as mute swans court each other with grace amidst the morning mist rising from Cleveland's waters, love took shape like an emphasized heart. An east view of Old Sarum revealed ancient ruins standing tall yet tenderly reminding us of history's embrace. Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Laying in the Tomb" depicted a scene so poignant that it evoked both sorrow and solace simultaneously. Greyhound racing may seem fast-paced, but even there one can find gentleness when trainers care for these magnificent creatures with love and compassion. The setting sun casting its warm glow upon curving sand dunes in Namibia's Namib Desert created a tranquil spectacle worth cherishing. A golden retriever named Cheyenne found comfort atop bales of alfalfa, embodying loyalty and affection. A single white rose bloomed elegantly, symbolizing purity and tenderness amidst life's chaos. Even suffragettes fought fiercely for equality while maintaining their gentle nature; Ruthless Rhymes showcased their unwavering spirit wearing the rose of womanhood proudly. In Hawaii's turquoise waters, green sea turtles glided gently through waves - ambassadors of peace beneath the surface. Gentle souls are not confined to humans alone; they extend to all living beings. And so we meet Cheyenne once again – this time accompanied by a majestic green sea turtle – proving that kindness knows no boundaries or species. Whether it be through fables or artistry, nature or animals' presence - gentleness prevails as an enduring virtue that enriches our lives with its soothing touch.