Giving Collection (#4)

In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas)
989912 In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 83.2x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Village at El Biar, Algiers)

Surrender of King John II of France at the Battle of Poitiers, 19 September 1356, during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Date: 1356

Art deco style illustration showing a lady wrapping a variety of colourful Christmas presents. Date: 1946

Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B. VI
Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B.VI, one of nine aircraft converted from B.IIIs, fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin 85/87 which had two-stage superchargers

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century. Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion

Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake (1859 engraving)
Sir Francis Drake being knighted by Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1581. An engraving from The Heroes of England: Stories of the Lives of Englands Warriors by Land and Sea edited by John G

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1938
A blenheim King Charles Spaniel puppy giving the camera a sidelong glance. Owned by Mrs Clayton. Date: 1938

The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]. (Colorised black and white print)

The Cage, c1755. Artists: Edmund Wardle, Otto Limited
The Cage, c1755. After a painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). From The Connoisseur Volume 105, [Otto Limited, London, 1940]

Bangkok, Thailand. A hand dropping a coin into an alms bowl on a altar in a buddhist temple in Thailand

Pelicans Catching Fish Fishing Delivering Giving
Idyllic scene of pelicans catching fish and bringing them to Indians on the shore. After a 17th century engraving by Karel van Mallery, after a work by Jan van der Straet

Dinner Gala Prize Giving Prizegiving Presentation
2012 GP2 Series Season Celebration "Le Boreas", River Seine, Paris, France 19th October 2012 Luiz Razia (BRA, Arden International). Portrait

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Giving treatment after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2

WW2 - The Champion Book For Boys
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's annual, The Champion Book For Boys. The image shows a Royal Air Force pilot giving a big thumbs up. Date: circa 1940s

Wartime Mars Bar Advertisement
A wartime advertisement promoting the Mars bar, The stuff to give the troops. The illustration portrays a British soldier giving a thumbs up. Date: circa 1940s

Tiggerty-Boo! Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Tiggerty-Boo! the force's thumbs up song, by Hal Hallifax. Broadcast and recorded by Geraldo and his orchestra

Give Them The Wings For Victory
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Give Them The Wings For Victory, words and music by Harry Staite and George A. Barnett. The image portrays a smiling Royal Air Force pilot giving a thumbs up

WW2 - Boy's Own Paper March 1941
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's paper, Boys Own, March 1941. The image shows two British Royal Air Force pilots giving each other a thumbs up from different fighter planes

WW2 - R. A. F. Fighter Pilots
This photograph shows a British WW2 Royal Air Force training flight commander giving his final words of advice to a group of fully outfitted fighter pilots, before leaving for fire practice

WW2 - R. A. F Blind Flying Instruction
A photograph of a British WW2 Royal Air Force trainer giving his pupil instruction in blind flying, he is sat in the rear seat, completely covered by the hood. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Thumbs Up!
A WW2 Home Guard themed greetings card, the illustration portrays a British serviceman giving a double thumbs up. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Postcard, We Can Take It!
A WW2 Christmas themes postcard, the illustration portrays some British servicemen of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army, giving thumbs up. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Albuhera
A WW2 Christmas card issued by the Middlesex Regiment at Albuhera, the image portrays a solder giving a double thumbs up. Date: 1940

Tsar Nicholas II reading the Opening Decree to the Duma
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II reading the Opening Decree to the Duma, whilst standing beside the Imperial throne. Date: circa 1910s

WW2 British Bomber In Section
An illustration which shows a British bomber aircraft in section, giving a somewhat detailed view of components including gun turrets and leaflet chute. Date: 1941

WW2 British Fighter Plane In Section
This illustration shows a British eight-gun single seater fighter plane in section, giving a somewhat detailed view of components including the radio, first-aid equipment, starboard hatch, etc

WW2 British Marine And Royal Navy Sailor
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British marine standing with polishing gear

WW2, Little Bo Peep
This illustration shows Peter the Royal Air Force Pilot, helping Little Bo Peep, by giving her the location of her lost sheep, after spotting them from the skies. Date: circa 1940

General Post Office Advertisement
An interesting advertisement illustration for the General Post Office, showing a repetition of a hand clutching a telephone, at your service!, as it were

Advertisement Photograph, Woman Smiling Outdoors
An advertisement photograph portraying a stylish young woman wearing a yellow top and gloves, smiling as she places her hands on her shoulders

Cottage Doorway, Home of R. F. Wells
This photograph shows a cottage doorway from the early 1900s, giving entrance to the home of the designer, the architect and sculptor R. F. Wells, (Reginald Fairfax). Date: circa 1929

Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex
A photograph of an entrance face of a fine house called Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, designed by architect Maurice Everett Webb

Pierrot And The Banker Part 2
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, Pierrot grabs a safe and puts a black cat inside, upon arrival to the banker

Queen Victoria giving away New Year's Gifts Date: 1854

Smiling Woman
A clay model sculpture which portrays a slender, smiling woman, standing with her hand resting on her hip, her neck is craning slightly forward, giving her head a slanting tilt. Date: circa 1922

Ferdinand And Miranda
This painting depicts a later scene from William Shackespeare's The Tempest, in which Miranda and Ferdinand are sat playing chess in a coastal countryside

Samson And The Lion
This sculpture forms a depiction of part of Samson's Riddle, chapter 14 of the Book of Judges. Samson encounters a Philistine lady in the city of Timnah, whom he decides to marry

The Pianola Piano Advertisement
An advertisement for the Orchestrelle Company, promoting the Weber Pianola piano, by giving a visual depiction, through illustration of Pierette Op. 41, a ballet by Cecile Louise Stephanie Chaminade

Column On The March
This painting shows a vast line of French soldiers marching to the Front, giving an unending, ceaseless description to the infantry in a message of condemnation of the war. Date: circa 1916

Charles Bannister Singing His Way Through A Toll Gate
A cartoon by Steven Spurrier, showing an episode in the life of actor and singer Charles Bannister (1738-1804). Returning to London from Epsom

Mr Hardy, Tottenham Hotspur trainer, massage demonstration
Mr Hardy, trainer of Tottenham Hotspur, giving a massage demonstration Date: 1946

Jack Jeffries, Millwall football trainer, with players
Millwall trainer Jack Jeffries giving tips to football players R W Bower, Jack Sykes, and George Lea

Euthymol Advertisement
This illustrated advertisement promotes Euthymol tooth paste, made to keep your teeth sound, your mouth sweet and clean. The image shows a young lady, giving her best smile. Date: circa 1919

Afterglow
A landscape oil painting of grassland with a crude fence, long past sunset in the twilight hours, giving a warn afterglow effect. Date: circa 1918

Grandmother giving little girl a knitting lesson Date: 19th century

The Anglo German Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1913
Less than a year after this Anglo German Exhibition was held at the Crystal Palace, London. Great Britian was at war with Germany

Teaching Mothers to Care for their Infants 1907
In a parish in St. Pancras, Battersea, poor mothers being taught how to care for their infants. Date: 1907

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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.