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"Goodbye, Old Man: A Farewell to Heroes" In the midst of the chaos and despair that engulfed World War I, a poignant image emerged - "Good-bye, Old Man

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Departure Of Sar Il Duca Degli Abruzzi For The Journey To The North Pole

The Departure Of Sar Il Duca Degli Abruzzi For The Journey To The North Pole, The Kings Last Greeting (colour litho)
2798176 The Departure Of Sar Il Duca Degli Abruzzi For The Journey To The North Pole, The Kings Last Greeting (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Summoned to Waterloo, Brussels, 1815, c. 1898 (colour litho)

Summoned to Waterloo, Brussels, 1815, c. 1898 (colour litho)
1268354 Summoned to Waterloo, Brussels, 1815, c.1898 (colour litho) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageGoodbye Collection: A farewell drink in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)

A farewell drink in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
2782925 A farewell drink in Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farewell drink in Ancient Greece)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Reservists Farewell by Ralph Hedley

The Reservists Farewell by Ralph Hedley
A colour illustration from The Illustrated London News portraying a Boer War reservist soldier saying goodbye to his wife and child at a railway station. 1900

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Queen Victorias farewell to the Duke of Wellington

Queen Victorias farewell to the Duke of Wellington, 131 guns, Spithead, 11 March 1854. 1854

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Napoleons farewell to the Rhine

Napoleons farewell to the Rhine

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Calendar, December 1914, WW1

Calendar, December 1914, WW1
Calendar, December 1914 -- Enlisting, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Calendar, November 1914, WW1

Calendar, November 1914, WW1
Calendar, November 1914 -- Yser, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Art Deco bridge score card - ocean liner

Art Deco bridge score card - ocean liner
Art deco bridge score card featuring a lady waving farewell as she boards an ocean liner with her tickets in hand. Date: c.1930

Background imageGoodbye Collection: In a railway carriage

In a railway carriage - Mothers on the platform saying goodbye to their children accompanied by an aunt. From Blackies Childrens Annual. Artist: HM Brock Date: circa 1914

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Departure, (oil on canvas)

The Departure, (oil on canvas)
658500 The Departure, (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 81x110 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure. French School (late 19th century). Oil on canvas

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Goodbye, on the Mersey, 1880 (pencil & w / c with gum arabic and bodycolour on paper)

Goodbye, on the Mersey, 1880 (pencil & w / c with gum arabic and bodycolour on paper)
CH440597 Goodbye, on the Mersey, 1880 (pencil & w/c with gum arabic and bodycolour on paper) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Jingos Departure From London To The United States, The Farewell Demonstrations (Colour Litho)

Jingos Departure From London To The United States, The Farewell Demonstrations (Colour Litho)
2798652 Jingos Departure From London To The United States, The Farewell Demonstrations (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The steamer was shrinking every second (colour litho)

The steamer was shrinking every second (colour litho)
3627150 The steamer was shrinking every second (colour litho) by Delaspre, H. (fl.1894-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The steamer was shrinking every second)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Separation of Rousseau and Therese (gravure)

Separation of Rousseau and Therese (gravure)
3620983 Separation of Rousseau and Therese (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Separation of Rousseau and Therese. Separation de Rousseau et Therese)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Jacobs Farewell to Benjamin, 1650-60 (oil on canvas)

Jacobs Farewell to Benjamin, 1650-60 (oil on canvas)
2970460 Jacobs Farewell to Benjamin, 1650-60 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (follower of); 113x110.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wilson L

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Forcibly removing French civilians from Lille to German labour colonies, 1914-19 (litho)

Forcibly removing French civilians from Lille to German labour colonies, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359779 Forcibly removing French civilians from Lille to German labour colonies, 1914-19 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Preparing for the hunt, plate 1, early 19th century (colour engraving)

Preparing for the hunt, plate 1, early 19th century (colour engraving)
REV287674 Preparing for the hunt, plate 1, early 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: les apprets de chasse; grvures parisiennes)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: World War One postcard, c. 1914-18 (colour litho)

World War One postcard, c. 1914-18 (colour litho)
443386 World War One postcard, c.1914-18 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Keep a Brave Heart, Darling)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Mieres moon in an airplane (colour litho)

Mieres moon in an airplane (colour litho)
2808862 Mieres moon in an airplane (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mieres moon in an airplane)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)

Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2494738 Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) & Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waves goodbye at port)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Song of the Landsturm: militia soldier with his sweetheart (b / w photo)

Song of the Landsturm: militia soldier with his sweetheart (b / w photo)
6031266 Song of the Landsturm: militia soldier with his sweetheart (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song of the Landsturm)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: German soldier saying farewell to his wife before going off to war (coloured photo)

German soldier saying farewell to his wife before going off to war (coloured photo)
6031249 German soldier saying farewell to his wife before going off to war (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea

Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (litho)
5997021 Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (litho) by German School

Background imageGoodbye Collection: A reverse glass painting showing a farewell scene outside a tavern

A reverse glass painting showing a farewell scene outside a tavern
PFR210117 A reverse glass painting showing a farewell scene outside a tavern, Qianlong period (1736-95) c.1790 (glass) by Banbury, Henry W

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea

Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (engraving)
5216671 Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (engraving) by Feuerbach

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Parting between father and son (chromolitho)

Parting between father and son (chromolitho)
979014 Parting between father and son (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parting between father and son. Scene from the Parable of the Prodigal Son)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Crossing or The departure of the Sailor, 1901 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497558)

The Crossing or The departure of the Sailor, 1901 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497558)
3497559 The Crossing or The departure of the Sailor, 1901 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497558) by Milesi, Alessandro (1856-1945); 101.2x137 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Never forget mum, 1896-1904 (oil on canvas)

Never forget mum, 1896-1904 (oil on canvas)
3497515 Never forget mum, 1896-1904 (oil on canvas) by Feragutti Visconti, Adolfo (1850-1924); 154x116 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Women saying farewell to King Edward VII as he leaves the Gare des Invalides in Paris after his

Women saying farewell to King Edward VII as he leaves the Gare des Invalides in Paris after his... (colour litho)
2796208 Women saying farewell to King Edward VII as he leaves the Gare des Invalides in Paris after his... (colour litho) by Le Barrois d Orgeval

Background imageGoodbye Collection: A French fisherman saying farwell to his family before setting off for the fishing grounds around

A French fisherman saying farwell to his family before setting off for the fishing grounds around Iceland (engraving)
2789342 A French fisherman saying farwell to his family before setting off for the fishing grounds around Iceland (engraving) by French School

Background imageGoodbye Collection: US Army recruits bid farewell to family before the train journey to training camp

US Army recruits bid farewell to family before the train journey to training camp
702013 US Army recruits bid farewell to family before the train journey to training camp, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Christ bidding farewell to his Mother after the Resurrection

Christ bidding farewell to his Mother after the Resurrection
3112225 Christ bidding farewell to his Mother after the Resurrection (black chalk on off-white paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 22.1x20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageGoodbye Collection: White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, London; Tom and Logic bidding Jerry goodbye (coloured engraving)

White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, London; Tom and Logic bidding Jerry goodbye (coloured engraving)
584177 White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, London; Tom and Logic bidding Jerry goodbye (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White Horse Cellar)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Les Adieux, 1870 (pencil with grey wash heightened with bodycolour)

Les Adieux, 1870 (pencil with grey wash heightened with bodycolour)
Ma360522 Les Adieux, 1870 (pencil with grey wash heightened with bodycolour) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 24.7x17.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The moment of farewell: A touching scene at Victoria Station during war time

The moment of farewell: A touching scene at Victoria Station during war time
STC359681 The moment of farewell: A touching scene at Victoria Station during war time, 1915 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Children in the Wood

The Children in the Wood
LLM460052 The Children in the Wood by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children in the Wood)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: I ll try, father

I ll try, father
LLM460037 I ll try, father by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ll try, father. Illustration for Tom Browns School Days by Thomas Hughes (Collins)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Telemachus and Eucharis, 1824 (oil on canvas)

Telemachus and Eucharis, 1824 (oil on canvas)
488140 Telemachus and Eucharis, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Monvoisin, Raymond Quinsac (1794-1870); 116x99 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Duke of York, brother to Edward V, resigned by the Queen, engraved by J

Duke of York, brother to Edward V, resigned by the Queen, engraved by J
STC429678 Duke of York, brother to Edward V, resigned by the Queen, engraved by J. Fittler, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Leave-Taking of the New Recruit, 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Leave-Taking of the New Recruit, 1879 (oil on canvas)
SRM96568 The Leave-Taking of the New Recruit, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 143x225 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Washington taking leave of his Officers, December 4th 1783 (litho)

Washington taking leave of his Officers, December 4th 1783 (litho)
STC306808 Washington taking leave of his Officers, December 4th 1783 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Farewell, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Farewell, 1878 (oil on canvas)
3745692 The Farewell, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1933); 81.5x99 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Leo X at Raphaels Bier (gravure)

Leo X at Raphaels Bier (gravure)
969241 Leo X at Raphaels Bier (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo X at Raphaels Bier, 1520)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The scenes at Waterloo and Hounslow Stations at the departure of troops for war, World War I

The scenes at Waterloo and Hounslow Stations at the departure of troops for war, World War I, August 1914 (litho)
972821 The scenes at Waterloo and Hounslow Stations at the departure of troops for war, World War I, August 1914 (litho) by English School

Background imageGoodbye Collection: 'Well, Good-bye, Nurse!'(colour litho)

"Well, Good-bye, Nurse!"(colour litho)
972771 " Well, Good-bye, Nurse!" (colour litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Well, Good-bye, Nurse!")

Background imageGoodbye Collection: The Farewell (engraving)

The Farewell (engraving)
961426 The Farewell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farewell. Engraving by R Bong after original painting by Carl Zewy (1855-1929)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Kissing her soldier lover goodbye, WW1 (colour photo)

Kissing her soldier lover goodbye, WW1 (colour photo)
3093078 Kissing her soldier lover goodbye, WW1 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing her soldier lover goodbye, WW1)




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"Goodbye, Old Man: A Farewell to Heroes" In the midst of the chaos and despair that engulfed World War I, a poignant image emerged - "Good-bye, Old Man. " Fortunio Matania's iconic painting captured the essence of sacrifice and camaraderie as a soldier bid farewell to his loyal horse. This heart-wrenching scene symbolized not only the end of an era but also the profound bond between man and beast. As war ravaged nations, another goodbye echoed through Manchester's streets - "Manchesters last tram. " The city bid adieu to its beloved mode of transportation, marking a significant shift in urban life. Yet amidst this change, memories lingered on those final rides filled with laughter and nostalgia. Across oceans and skies alike, farewells took on different forms. Amy Johnson's departure from England marked her audacious solo flight across continents - a brave goodbye to comfort zones. Meanwhile, seafarers embarked on perilous journeys during World War II under the watchful eye of organizations like A Mission to Seamen. Goodbyes were whispered aboard ships as families clung onto hope for their loved ones' safe return. Evacuees boarded trains with tear-streaked faces during wartime upheaval – leaving behind familiar landscapes for uncertain futures. Thumbelina kissed her Swallow companion goodbye in Hans Christian Andersen's tale – reminding us that even in fairy tales, partings can be bittersweet. Amidst all these goodbyes stood love stories etched into history; 1940s romance unfolded onboard Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth during her final voyage before retirement. As passengers disembarked one last time from this majestic vessel, they carried cherished memories within their hearts forever. Through photographs frozen in time like EVRV2A-00075 or Pilot Stanley Hausner saying goodbye to his wife before taking flight once more – we glimpse the raw emotions that accompany farewells.