Gentle Collection (#8)

Portrait of a Girl; Portrait de Fillette, (pastel on paper)
653308 Portrait of a Girl; Portrait de Fillette, (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 38x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Girl; Portrait de Fillette)

The Bouquet; Le Bouquet or Der Bloemtuil, 1924 (oil on canvas)
653112 The Bouquet; Le Bouquet or Der Bloemtuil, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Smet, Gustave de (1877-1943); 60x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bouquet; Le Bouquet or Der Bloemtuil)

Eve appearing to Adam, Genesis II, ver 23 (engraving)
6021750 Eve appearing to Adam, Genesis II, ver 23 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve appearing to Adam, Genesis II, ver 23)

She was very beautiful and gentle (colour litho)
6003332 She was very beautiful and gentle (colour litho) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: She was very beautiful and gentle)

Letter Q (colour litho)
6032891 Letter Q (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Q. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Baby with Left Hand Touching a Tub, Held by Her Nurse, c. 1891 (pencil on paper)
1767508 Baby with Left Hand Touching a Tub, Held by Her Nurse, c.1891 (pencil on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 29.9x19.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux, 1880 (oil on panel)
1769789 Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux, 1880 (oil on panel) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 38.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux)

Study of a Girls Head, 1899 (oil on canvas)
1772139 Study of a Girls Head, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 45.7x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Girls Head. John William Godward (1861-1922)

Gormalar Ragini, c. 1740 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196847 Gormalar Ragini, c. 1740 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 30.9x23.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

At The Cradle, late 19th - early 20th century (oil on canvas)
3960254 At The Cradle, late 19th - early 20th century (oil on canvas) by Tarkhoff, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1871-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Madame Maurice Denis, 1904 (oil on canvas)
989180 Madame Maurice Denis, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Maurice Denis. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter (engraving)
973679 Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter)

Inspecting a New Railway in Queensland (engraving)
1054582 Inspecting a New Railway in Queensland (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inspecting a New Railway in Queensland)

Portrait de Vera Sergine Renoir, 1914 (oil on canvas)
826290 Portrait de Vera Sergine Renoir, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 49.5x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Vera Sergine Renoir)

The Grace Cup, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
827111 The Grace Cup, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Wainwright, William John (1855-1931); 97.8x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grace Cup. William John Wainwright (1855-1931)

Child with Kitten (oil on canvas)
3601724 Child with Kitten (oil on canvas) by Cobbett, Edward John (1815-99); 35.6x27.3 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Virgin and Child with an Angel, 1475-85 (tempera on panel)
2970640 Virgin and Child with an Angel, 1475-85 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 85.8x59.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Hon Sir Ford North (colour litho)
612484 The Hon Sir Ford North (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hon Sir Ford North, Gentle manners, 29 October 1887)

Mr Bonar Law (colour litho)
613628 Mr Bonar Law (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bonar Law, A gentle shepherd who would lead his flock in to the protectionist fold)

Joseph and the Christ Child in his arms (oil on copper)
497409 Joseph and the Christ Child in his arms (oil on copper) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 27.4x18.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Clyte (engraving)
6021270 Clyte (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clyte. And by him, as he laboured, stood / His statue of the gentle Clyte)

Papas darling (colour litho)
5987106 Papas darling (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papas darling. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mother and Child, 1833 (oil on canvas)
1197542 Mother and Child, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Fendi, Peter (1796-1842); 68x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Christ on a pedestal of rock crystal, flanked by Emperor Romanos II (938-963
1195766 Christ on a pedestal of rock crystal, flanked by Emperor Romanos II (938-963) and Empress Eudoxia (945-949), (giltwood, paper, crystal, beads, silk) by Greek School

The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper)
1199598 The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 100.5x124.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Presumed Portrait of the Comte Oscar de Ranchicourt and his Family in Troubadour Costumes
990041 Presumed Portrait of the Comte Oscar de Ranchicourt and his Family in Troubadour Costumes, 1837 (black lead and black chalk) by Chasseriau

Weary (oil on canvas)
1769873 Weary (oil on canvas) by Sani, David (19th century); 54.6x75.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Weary; Passettini. David Sani (1864-1889). Oil on canvas

Undistinguished Amateurs (engraving)
1616110 Undistinguished Amateurs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Undistinguished Amateurs)

Notes at the Bull-Dog Club Show (engraving)
1044167 Notes at the Bull-Dog Club Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Bull-Dog Club Show)

Sketches by an Officer on the Way to Gibraltar (engraving)
1053082 Sketches by an Officer on the Way to Gibraltar (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by an Officer on the Way to Gibraltar)

The Riding Lesson, training at Home for the Row (engraving)
1058035 The Riding Lesson, training at Home for the Row (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riding Lesson, training at Home for the Row)

The Amateur Boxing Association Competition at St Jamess Hall (engraving)
1060703 The Amateur Boxing Association Competition at St Jamess Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Enchantment
Jacky Parker

Magic
Igor Kopcev

Endless Love
Juliana Nan

Cornucopia
Igor Kopcev

The Essence Of Being
Juliana Nan

Placidity
Igor Kopcev

Pétillant
Sebastien Blomme

Fantasía de invierno
Igor Kopcev

bella ragazza
Gilbert Claes

Tender is the Night
Dimitar Lazarov - Dim

Für Elise
Bee Thalin

Fire and water
Dimitar Lazarov - Dim

Green
Hilde Ghesquiere

Blue water
Heidi Westum

Golden featherdrops
Heidi Westum

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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.