Giving Collection (#8)

Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law, illustration from a catechism L
REV326555 Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Woman in visiting outfit with fur muff giving sweets to a child. Bonbons from the Comte du Plessis-Praslin. Toilette de visite, bonbons du Marechal, duc de Praslin

Representation of Charity - Money for a poor crippled boy
A moral postcard depicting Charity as two smartly-dressed young girls offer some coins to a poor, crippled young boy with crutches, sat at the side of the street. Date: 1909

The Trenches of Death Museum by the River Izjer, Dixmuide
The Trenches of Death formed a Belgian defensive line along the west bank of the River Izjer which was pivotal in preventing the Germans breaking through to the Channel Ports

Ms Lat 3893 Fol. 98 Parents offering a bishop money to take their son into the abbey
BNP159942 Ms Lat 3893 Fol.98 Parents offering a bishop money to take their son into the abbey, 1314 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Lat 13396 Fol. 1 Isidore offers his work to his sister Florentina
BNP159913 Ms Lat 13396 Fol.1 Isidore offers his work to his sister Florentina, from De fide catholica ex Veteri et Novo Testamento contra Judaeos by Isidore of Seville (c.560-636) c.800 (vellum)

Passed by the censor. Article in Britannia & Eve, 1942, giving advice about writing to men posted abroad in wartime. Date: 1942

Sir William Thornhill ( Mr Burchell ) recognised by Bill and Dick: So-saying
1765036 Sir William Thornhill ( Mr Burchell ) recognised by Bill and Dick: So-saying, he gave each a large piece of gingerbread (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Rackham

Eliezer and Rebecca at the well (colour litho)
5226833 Eliezer and Rebecca at the well (colour litho) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eliezer and Rebecca at the well.); © Look and Learn

Abundantia, Hospitalitas, Concordia, c. 1890 (a leaded glass window)
1195104 Abundantia, Hospitalitas, Concordia, c.1890 (a leaded glass window) by American School, (19th century); 194.3x176.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Back from the Market, 1846 (oil on panel)
659012 Back from the Market, 1846 (oil on panel) by Noter, David Emil Joseph de (1825-1912); 66x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from the Market. David Emil Joseph de Noter (1825-1875)

Celebrating Santa Maria della Rosa, (oil on panel)
658201 Celebrating Santa Maria della Rosa, (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 61x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating Santa Maria della Rosa)

An Allegory of Public Trust (oil on canvas)
990250 An Allegory of Public Trust (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 83.8x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Public Trust)

A Hatful of Bittersweet, 1877 (oil on canvas)
823039 A Hatful of Bittersweet, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta (1850-1936); 71.4x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hatful of Bittersweet)

French poster advertising the Temples of Angkor in Indochina, 1911 (colour lithograph)
1770006 French poster advertising the Temples of Angkor in Indochina, 1911 (colour lithograph) by Groslier, George (1887-1945); 117x157 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Egeria Handing Numa Pompilius His Shield, 1794 (oil on canvas)
CH249878 Egeria Handing Numa Pompilius His Shield, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 43x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: known as a water nymph)

The language of flowers (coloured engraving)
5998840 The language of flowers (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language of flowers)

David giving the Fatal Letter to Uriah, II Samuel XI, 14 (engraving)
6005732 David giving the Fatal Letter to Uriah, II Samuel XI, 14 (engraving) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David giving the Fatal Letter to Uriah, II Samuel XI)

Purple Loosestrife, Scurvy Grass, Water Lily, Houndstongue, Petitory of the Wall (colour litho)
6020687 Purple Loosestrife, Scurvy Grass, Water Lily, Houndstongue, Petitory of the Wall (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purple Loosestrife)

Cartoon, The Dream of the Cigarette Card Collector
Cartoon, The Dream of Cigarette Card Collector. 1923

London Underground ticket and change giving machine, issuing twopenny tickets. Date: 1928

Woman and boy of Patagonia receiving beads from British naval officer Commodore John Byron, 1765 (engraving)
5233458 Woman and boy of Patagonia receiving beads from British naval officer Commodore John Byron, 1765 (engraving) by English School

Pick-a-Back
Child giving a pick-a-back to younger sister. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse Date: circa 1915

Cartoon, Victimised Citizen - Here comes that cadger, Old Father Christmas, again! John Bull digs in his pocket for some change. 1884

Madonna of the Treasurers, 1567 (oil on canvas)
5058797 Madonna of the Treasurers, 1567 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 221x520 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Christmas gifts, illustration from Paris Illustre
CHT383136 Christmas gifts, illustration from Paris Illustre, 1886 (colour litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: etrennes; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Nushabeh receives the portrait of Eskandar, c. 1475 (opaque w / c on paper)
873730 Nushabeh receives the portrait of Eskandar, c.1475 (opaque w/c on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 13.34 x9.84 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Advert for Electric Body Belt (engraving)
609327 Advert for Electric Body Belt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Electric Body Belt; New life, vigour)

Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423) distributing charity
IL254262 Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423) distributing charity, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (colour litho) by Rae

Pulaho, King of the Friendly Islands drinking Kava, illustration from a collection of
STC227333 Pulaho, King of the Friendly Islands drinking Kava, illustration from a collection of 19th Century travel books (coloured engraving) by Gallina

Young lady giving or receiving a fan in a park, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young lady giving both hands in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804
CHT247124 Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804) in 1781 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de L Histoire Vivante, Montreuil

Mendicant of the olden time
LLM456296 Mendicant of the olden time. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendicant of the olden time)

Charity at Christmas
LLM454846 Charity at Christmas by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity at Christmas. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock)

Charity
LLM454824 Charity by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock, 1869).); © Look and Learn

CL 2679 David and Uriah (vellum)
XIR417003 CL 2679 David and Uriah (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; (add.info)

The Gifts of the Shepherd, or The Nest (colour litho)
2818291 The Gifts of the Shepherd, or The Nest (colour litho) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gifts of the Shepherd, or The Nest)

A patriotic souvenir (colour litho)
2818658 A patriotic souvenir (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A patriotic souvenir)

Alms to the Poor (pen and black ink, on tan tracing paper, laid down on ivory wove paper)
2968278 Alms to the Poor (pen and black ink, on tan tracing paper, laid down on ivory wove paper) by Bresdin, Rodolphe (1822-85); 10.7x13.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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Distribution of flowers to children in the parks of London (colour litho)
2779453 Distribution of flowers to children in the parks of London (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four elephants presenting William H Taft with bouquets in recognition of his nomination... (colour litho)
2779416 Four elephants presenting William H Taft with bouquets in recognition of his nomination... (colour litho) by French School

A girl sees a priest giving money to a poor peasant woman (colour litho)
3622154 A girl sees a priest giving money to a poor peasant woman (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kublai Khan gives a gold tablet to Nicolo and Maffeo Polo (litho)
3622500 Kublai Khan gives a gold tablet to Nicolo and Maffeo Polo (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kublai Khan gives a gold tablet to Nicolo and Maffeo Polo)

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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.