Grandfather Collection (#3)

Elderly footballers Woods and Richardson
Grandfathers of football, Charles Woods, left, 78 of Crewe, and Mr Richardson, 72, of Derby Veterans Date: 1946

Connell Collection of Old Furniture
A photograph showing a section of the Connell Collection of old furniture in the Melbourne Art Gallery, including side tables, a tallboy, writing desk, paintings and a grandfather clock

Advert for Min Cream Polish. Supply of the product was restricted during the war. Date: 1943

Little girl and grandfather with donkey Date: circa 1903

Spirit Photograph - Family Group
A small-format Spirit Photograph showing a Family Group, possibly mourning a dead baby, although all the figures have an air of ghostly form, especially the seated woman/Mother

Tsesarevich Nikolai with the Danish royal family
Photograph taken at Fredensborg in Denmark in 1864 during the visit of the Tsesarevich Nikolai (1843-1865) of Russia to the Danish royal family

Waiting For A Better Future
Itzik Einhorn

(Old Man Dancing to Celebrate the Birth of his First Grandson), 1810s (colour woodblock print)
883246 (Old Man Dancing to Celebrate the Birth of his First Grandson), 1810s (colour woodblock print) by Uematsu Tōshū (fl.c.1790-1825); 19.1x12.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

A Young Briton (oil on canvas)
HSP198114 A Young Briton (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; Royal Hospital Collection

The Old Folks Sing, the Young Folks Chirp, 1638 (oil on canvas)
3470247 The Old Folks Sing, the Young Folks Chirp, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 128x192 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Statue of two men and a boy that served as a domestic icon, c. 1353-1336 BC (limestone)
7330940 Statue of two men and a boy that served as a domestic icon, c.1353-1336 BC (limestone) by Egyptian School, (14th century BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

My Ill Grandfather, 1894 (oil on canvas)
471244 My Ill Grandfather, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Evenepoel, Henri Jacques Edouard (1872-99); 17x27 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

At the Grandmother's (oil on canvas)
3712855 At the Grandmother's (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

French family preparing a Christmas parcel for a soldier at the front, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000475 French family preparing a Christmas parcel for a soldier at the front, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906245 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Astyages recognizes Cyrus. ca. 1590. (343 x 316 cm)

Elderly man taking medicine with a spoon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
7279711 Elderly man taking medicine with a spoon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting by Unknown Artist

Wallack Group, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Wallack Group, between 1855 and 1865. [Actor-manager family: Lester Wallack, his son Charles E. Wallack, and his father James W. Wallack]

Grant, Mrs. U. S. and son (Jesse) and daughter (Nellie) also her father Mr. Dent, c. 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Grant, Mrs. U.S. and son (Jesse) and daughter (Nellie) also her father Mr. Dent, between 1865 and 1880

French writer Victor Hugo with his Grandchildren Jeanne and Georges, 1859 (b / w photo)
1730065 French writer Victor Hugo with his Grandchildren Jeanne and Georges, 1859 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info)

Grandfather and grandchild who live on Seaton Road, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Grandfather and grandchild who live on Seaton Road

The Fishermans Tale, 1887 (oil on canvas)
656962 The Fishermans Tale, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishermans Tale. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946). Oil on canvas

The Bells were ringing in every direction now, sounding louder and fuller as they neared the valley
IL352858 The Bells were ringing in every direction now, sounding louder and fuller as they neared the valley, illustration from Heidi (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Grandfathers Blessing, 1875 (oil on board)
OVR395285 Grandfathers Blessing, 1875 (oil on board) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 120x102 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Cottage Interior, 1868 (oil on canvas)
BAL11017 Cottage Interior, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings

La Fontaines Fables - Countryman and the Serpent
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Countryman and the Serpent

Grandfathers favourite, 1918
5954310 Grandfathers favourite, 1918 by Jorgensen, Sven (1861-1940); 135x149 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Self-portrait (oil on canvas)
3963012 Self-portrait (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 60x75 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Untitled (oil on canvas)
OVR371465 Untitled (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Niels Haihede and little Sophus, 1883 (oil on canvas)
OVR390545 Niels Haihede and little Sophus, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 46x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Grandpapa goes Shopping (colour litho)
7181906 Grandpapa goes Shopping (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandpapa goes Shopping)

Erwartung (Grandfather is coming), 1878
7143010 Erwartung (Grandfather is coming), 1878 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 69x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Knife-Grinder, 1850. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Knife-Grinder, 1850

Dame Jacinthe, 153. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Dame Jacinthe, 153. (1900s)

National Holiday, July 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
National Holiday, July 1894

For Families That Are Separated, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
For Families That Are Separated, 1915

Serbian Cavalry, Second Episode, 1916. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Serbian Cavalry, Second Episode, 1916

The Fishermans Family, 1887. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
The Fishermans Family, 1887

The Pleasures of Fatherhood, . n. d. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Pleasures of Fatherhood, .n.d

Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting Neoptolemus trying to kill Priam with
XIR18077 Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting Neoptolemus trying to kill Priam with the corpse of Astyanax, c.490 BC (pottery) (see 92562 for interior) by Brygos Painter (c.500-475 BC)

Entertaining the Baby, (oil on canvas)
989297 Entertaining the Baby, (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 71.1x90.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Entertaining the Baby. Eugenio Zampighi (1859-1944). Oil on canvas

The Proud Grandparents, (oil on canvas)
651303 The Proud Grandparents, (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Charles (1830-p.1881); 59.7x73.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proud Grandparents. Charles Moreau (1830- after 1881)

Little Nell and her Grandfather on their travels (chromolitho)
5218867 Little Nell and her Grandfather on their travels (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Nell and her Grandfather on their travels)

Reading the News, (oil on canvas)
827338 Reading the News, (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 55.8x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the News. Eugenio Zampighi (1859-1944). Oil on canvas

La Visite au grand-pere (engraving)
3645920 La Visite au grand-pere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Visite au grand-pere. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1879)

Grandpas Christmas Gifts (engraving)
3626157 Grandpas Christmas Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandpas Christmas Gifts. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871)

Dear Old Grandad! (chromolitho)
5236242 Dear Old Grandad! (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dear Old Grandad)

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"Unveiling the Timeless Legacy: A Glimpse into Grandfather's Extraordinary Life" Step into the enchanting world of my beloved grandfather, a watchmaker at work, meticulously crafting intricate timepieces that would stand the test of time. Hailing from England's picturesque St. Ives, his skilled hands brought life to every delicate mechanism. Yet behind his craftsmanship lay a poignant tale rooted in County Kerry, Ireland. The haunting memories of eviction echoed through generations, reminding us of our resilient spirit and unwavering determination to rebuild amidst adversity. In our humble Swedish peasant interior, we found solace as a family. Gathered around the hearth, we shared stories and laughter while cherishing moments steeped in love and unity. Amidst this tapestry of memories lies an advertisement for Lifebuoy soap - a vibrant lithograph illustrating its power to combat dirt and disease. Grandfather understood that cleanliness was not just about appearance but also safeguarding health; he embraced modernity with open arms. As devout believers, we found solace in family worship captured within the pages of Pears Annual 1911 edition. Our hearts lifted as hymns resonated through our home - a testament to faith passed down from generation to generation. Grandfather possessed not only wisdom but also whimsy; W. Heath Robinson's illustration "O wilt thou be my Valentine?" encapsulated his playful nature perfectly. His mischievous smile warmed our souls even during challenging times. Prince Rupert of Teck stood tall among grandfather's treasured possessions – an emblematic figure symbolizing strength and nobility that inspired him daily on his journey towards greatness. Within the worn pages depicting Three Billy Goats Gruff on watercolor paper resided tales spun by grandpa himself – captivating narratives transporting us to magical realms where courage triumphs over adversity with wit and cunningness.