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Giving Collection (#10)

"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: From Ancient Deities to Modern Heroes" The divine presence of the Hindu goddess Annapurna (Parvati) graces us with her benevolence

Background imageGiving Collection: Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving)

Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving)
559094 Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law)

Background imageGiving Collection: Napoleon (1769-1821) arriving on the Island of Elba, 1814 (litho) (b / w photo)

Napoleon (1769-1821) arriving on the Island of Elba, 1814 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163733 Napoleon (1769-1821) arriving on the Island of Elba, 1814 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageGiving Collection: Ms 50 Fol. 1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael

Ms 50 Fol. 1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael
XIR166594 Ms 50 Fol.1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael, from the Recognitiones by Saint Clement (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Avranches

Background imageGiving Collection: Ms Fr 131 f. 1 Jean (1340-1416) Duke of Berry Receiving a Manuscript from Boccaccio

Ms Fr 131 f. 1 Jean (1340-1416) Duke of Berry Receiving a Manuscript from Boccaccio
BLY166000 Ms Fr 131 f.1 Jean (1340-1416) Duke of Berry Receiving a Manuscript from Boccaccio, from Cas des Nobles Hommes et Femmes by Giovanni Bocaccio (1313-75) (vellum) by French School

Background imageGiving Collection: The Author Offering his Book to Charles IV (1316-78) of Bohemia

The Author Offering his Book to Charles IV (1316-78) of Bohemia
XIR226131 The Author Offering his Book to Charles IV (1316-78) of Bohemia, from Opus Ruralium Commodorum by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1321) (vellum) by Czech School

Background imageGiving Collection: Rebecca at the Well, 1807 (pen & ink on paper)

Rebecca at the Well, 1807 (pen & ink on paper)
492507 Rebecca at the Well, 1807 (pen & ink on paper) by Abbott, John White (1764-1851); 33.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageGiving Collection: Queen Alexandra handing a special cup to Dorando to commemorate his great effort to win

Queen Alexandra handing a special cup to Dorando to commemorate his great effort to win
JHL392601 Queen Alexandra handing a special cup to Dorando to commemorate his great effort to win the Olympic marathon in July, 1908 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Background imageGiving Collection: The approach of Christmas

The approach of Christmas
LLM454818 The approach of Christmas by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The approach of Christmas)

Background imageGiving Collection: When travelling one must be generous (chromolitho)

When travelling one must be generous (chromolitho)
2817175 When travelling one must be generous (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When travelling one must be generous)

Background imageGiving Collection: Bis dat qui cito dat (chromolitho)

Bis dat qui cito dat (chromolitho)
2815918 Bis dat qui cito dat (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bis dat qui cito dat (He gives twice, who gives promptly)

Background imageGiving Collection: Immediate relief (colour litho)

Immediate relief (colour litho)
2819119 Immediate relief (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immediate relief)

Background imageGiving Collection: New Year gifts for the little ones (colour litho)

New Year gifts for the little ones (colour litho)
2818465 New Year gifts for the little ones (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year gifts for the little ones. Les etrennes aux petits)

Background imageGiving Collection: King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy welcomed to France (colour litho)

King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy welcomed to France (colour litho)
2795769 King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy welcomed to France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: Lucullus, Roman politician (engraving)

Lucullus, Roman politician (engraving)
2788686 Lucullus, Roman politician (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucullus (118-c56 BC), Roman politician

Background imageGiving Collection: An American lady who had won in a few hours, at the game, seventy thousand francs... (colour litho)

An American lady who had won in a few hours, at the game, seventy thousand francs... (colour litho)
2783574 An American lady who had won in a few hours, at the game, seventy thousand francs... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: Truth Presents a Valentine to that Greatest of All Modern Creations - the American Girl

Truth Presents a Valentine to that Greatest of All Modern Creations - the American Girl (colour litho)
6001235 Truth Presents a Valentine to that Greatest of All Modern Creations - the American Girl (colour litho) by Granville-Smith

Background imageGiving Collection: Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho)

Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho)
6020692 Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear)

Background imageGiving Collection: Ground Pine, Burnet Saxifrage, Goatsbeard, White Horehound, Bryony (colour litho)

Ground Pine, Burnet Saxifrage, Goatsbeard, White Horehound, Bryony (colour litho)
6020689 Ground Pine, Burnet Saxifrage, Goatsbeard, White Horehound, Bryony (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Pine, Burnet Saxifrage, Goatsbeard)

Background imageGiving Collection: Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort, Bur Reed (colour litho)

Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort, Bur Reed (colour litho)
6020688 Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort, Bur Reed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort)

Background imageGiving Collection: Goutwort, Gromwell, Hartstongue, Gold of Pleasure, Gladwyn (colour litho)

Goutwort, Gromwell, Hartstongue, Gold of Pleasure, Gladwyn (colour litho)
6020684 Goutwort, Gromwell, Hartstongue, Gold of Pleasure, Gladwyn (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goutwort, Gromwell, Hartstongue, Gold of Pleasure)

Background imageGiving Collection: Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright (colour litho)

Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright (colour litho)
6020681 Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright)

Background imageGiving Collection: W Saxifrage, Violet, Wood Sage, Bitter Sweet, Burnet (colour litho)

W Saxifrage, Violet, Wood Sage, Bitter Sweet, Burnet (colour litho)
6020680 W Saxifrage, Violet, Wood Sage, Bitter Sweet, Burnet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W Saxifrage, Violet, Wood Sage, Bitter Sweet, Burnet)

Background imageGiving Collection: Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook

Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook
1767265 Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: Christmas (oil on canvas)

Christmas (oil on canvas)
1766669 Christmas (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas. John Anster Fitzgerald (1832-1906)

Background imageGiving Collection: Rukmini offering water to the sage Narada while her consort Krishna sits in her house, c

Rukmini offering water to the sage Narada while her consort Krishna sits in her house, c
1196871 Rukmini offering water to the sage Narada while her consort Krishna sits in her house, c.1725-1730 (gouache) by Indian School

Background imageGiving Collection: Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper)

Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper)
1195773 Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy, Mikhail (1827-1906)); Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian

Background imageGiving Collection: Biscuits Lefevre-Utile, designed as a calendar for 1897 (poster)

Biscuits Lefevre-Utile, designed as a calendar for 1897 (poster)
1195188 Biscuits Lefevre-Utile, designed as a calendar for 1897 (poster) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 59.7x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageGiving Collection: Woman receiving a pearl necklace as a gift (colour litho)

Woman receiving a pearl necklace as a gift (colour litho)
5230175 Woman receiving a pearl necklace as a gift (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman receiving a pearl necklace as a gift)

Background imageGiving Collection: La Bouquetiere (engraving)

La Bouquetiere (engraving)
5227411 La Bouquetiere (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bouquetiere)

Background imageGiving Collection: Berliquette the fairy, advertisement for Le Bon Marche, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Berliquette the fairy, advertisement for Le Bon Marche, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT163121 Berliquette the fairy, advertisement for Le Bon Marche, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Background imageGiving Collection: Birth, wooden bed panel, 1894 (wood)

Birth, wooden bed panel, 1894 (wood)
XIR216133 Birth, wooden bed panel, 1894 (wood) by Lacombe, Georges (1868-1916); 68.2x142x6 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGiving Collection: They have seen better days

They have seen better days
CW19229 They have seen better days by Thompson, Jacob (1806-79); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageGiving Collection: At the Cemetary, (pencil, pen, grey ink and watercolour on paper)

At the Cemetary, (pencil, pen, grey ink and watercolour on paper)
651403 At the Cemetary, (pencil, pen, grey ink and watercolour on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); 41.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Cemetary)

Background imageGiving Collection: Queen Victoria giving an audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet of St Jamess Palace

Queen Victoria giving an audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet of St Jamess Palace, Westminster
6029436 Queen Victoria giving an audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet of St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageGiving Collection: Giving the Dolls a Concert (engraving)

Giving the Dolls a Concert (engraving)
6010660 Giving the Dolls a Concert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giving the Dolls a Concert)

Background imageGiving Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur

Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur
MG30924 Ms Fr 2810 f.226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on 1vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageGiving Collection: Ms. Fr. 5716 f. 2 Jean d Antioch before Martin IV, from Life and Miracles of St

Ms. Fr. 5716 f. 2 Jean d Antioch before Martin IV, from Life and Miracles of St
XIR157938 Ms.Fr. 5716 f.2 Jean d Antioch before Martin IV, from Life and Miracles of St. Louis, c.1330-40 (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageGiving Collection: The Departure of Rebecca with Eliezer, from The Bible of Jean de Sy, c

The Departure of Rebecca with Eliezer, from The Bible of Jean de Sy, c
BLY159970 The Departure of Rebecca with Eliezer, from The Bible of Jean de Sy, c.1355 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageGiving Collection: King George IV relieving the prisoners in Dorchester Jail, Dorset, 1820 (engraving)

King George IV relieving the prisoners in Dorchester Jail, Dorset, 1820 (engraving)
5233452 King George IV relieving the prisoners in Dorchester Jail, Dorset, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: A young girl and her mother give money to a pavement artist (colour litho)

A young girl and her mother give money to a pavement artist (colour litho)
5236293 A young girl and her mother give money to a pavement artist (colour litho) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: Giving Evidence in a Court of Justice (b / w photo)

Giving Evidence in a Court of Justice (b / w photo)
5202247 Giving Evidence in a Court of Justice (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giving Evidence in a Court of Justice)

Background imageGiving Collection: A woman looking on as two young girls present her with flowers (chromolitho)

A woman looking on as two young girls present her with flowers (chromolitho)
5217603 A woman looking on as two young girls present her with flowers (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: The Four Presents (colour litho)

The Four Presents (colour litho)
979659 The Four Presents (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Presents. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

Background imageGiving Collection: Joseph receives the coat of many colours from his father (chromolitho)

Joseph receives the coat of many colours from his father (chromolitho)
979007 Joseph receives the coat of many colours from his father (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGiving Collection: Only a Nickel, Joe, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Only a Nickel, Joe, 1906 (oil on canvas)
823038 Only a Nickel, Joe, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Only a Nickel, Joe. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageGiving Collection: The Flower Girl, (oil on canvas)

The Flower Girl, (oil on canvas)
828418 The Flower Girl, (oil on canvas) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); 76.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Girl. Henry Gillard Glindoni (1852-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageGiving Collection: Woman with Basket; La Femme au Panier, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Woman with Basket; La Femme au Panier, 1927 (oil on canvas)
828233 Woman with Basket; La Femme au Panier, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 92x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with Basket; La Femme au Panier. Juan Gris (1887-1927)




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"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: From Ancient Deities to Modern Heroes" The divine presence of the Hindu goddess Annapurna (Parvati) graces us with her benevolence, as she bestows food upon those in need. In the serene Lakshman temple, a symbol of compassion and generosity, we find solace in the act that transcends time. A Thangka painting from Bhaktapur, Nepal captures Sujata's selfless gesture as she presents milk rice to Buddha, reminding us that kindness knows no bounds. Amidst our bustling city streets, a police officer takes a moment to connect with children through small acts and nurturing trust within their hearts. Rosa Luxemburg's unwavering commitment to social justice echoes through history, inspiring generations to fight for equality by giving voice to the marginalized. Fidel Castro captivates an audience with his impassioned speech on revolution and solidarity—a reminder that sometimes giving words can ignite powerful change. Through witty satire depicted in Punch cartoon's engraving, Faraday humorously offers his expertise to Father Thames—showcasing how even knowledge can be given freely. Keir Hardie's resounding speech reverberates across crowds as he champions workers' rights and gives hope for a fairer society built on empathy and understanding. George Mutch scores for Preston North End at the FA Cup Final—an exhilarating display where skillful teamwork culminates in joyous celebration—a gift shared by all fans present. The cacique of Tabasco presents twenty Indigenous people to Hernan Cortes—an unsettling reminder that not all forms are born out of goodwill but rather reflect power dynamics throughout history. Ancient stone arches gracefully span over Gave River—the Old Bridge stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity, a gift to future generations.