Homecoming Collection (#3)

Return of the Israelites from their captivity in Babylon (colour litho)
5226878 Return of the Israelites from their captivity in Babylon (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau (colour litho)
5226835 Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Better than the V. C. pub. 1918 (colour litho)
2652856 Better than the V.C. pub. 1918 (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin, 23 December 1809 (colour litho)
3621061 Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin, 23 December 1809 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin)

After the Storm of War - King Albert (colour litho)
3626840 After the Storm of War - King Albert (colour litho) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Storm of War - King Albert)

The French Soldiers Return (engraving)
2772301 The French Soldiers Return (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Soldiers Return)

King overjoyed at princes return from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906477 King overjoyed at princes return from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A French soldier back from Madagascar (colour litho)
2818708 A French soldier back from Madagascar (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French soldier back from Madagascar. Tableaux Parisiens)

The Duke and Duchess of York leaving HMS Renown after their Empire tour, 1927 (b / w photo)
3103092 The Duke and Duchess of York leaving HMS Renown after their Empire tour, 1927 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Eastward Ho! August, 1857, and Home Again, 1858 (oil on canvas
FC12268 Eastward Ho! August, 1857, and Home Again, 1858 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 68094 and 68095) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 52.7x89 cm; FORBES Magazine Collection, New York

The Return, 1870 (oil on canvas)
PNH353754 The Return, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Hoff, Carl Heinrich (1838-90); 127x162.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; German, out of copyright

The Return of the Heroes Slain in the Battle of Eighteen Days
KW342897 The Return of the Heroes Slain in the Battle of Eighteen Days, illustration from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A

The Return of the Mahmal to Cairo, 1860 (colour litho)
468697 The Return of the Mahmal to Cairo, 1860 (colour litho) by Montaut, Henri de (c.1825-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian ruler, carried in an ornate litter)

The Return of the Troops to Paris from the Crimea, Boulevard des Italiens
CHT250744 The Return of the Troops to Paris from the Crimea, Boulevard des Italiens, in front of the Hanover Pavilion, December 1855 (oil on canvas) by Masse

Reception of Columbus on his return from the New World (chromolitho)
979628 Reception of Columbus on his return from the New World (chromolitho) by Melrose, Andrew (1826-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Columbus on his return from the New World)

Le Retour de Paris, or, the Niece Presented to her Relatives by her French Governess, pub
2494509 Le Retour de Paris, or, the Niece Presented to her Relatives by her French Governess, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

An unexpected return (coloured engraving)
5998891 An unexpected return (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unexpected return)

Soldiers of the Prussian Gardelandwehr welcomed at Potsdam Station, Berlin
6001286 Soldiers of the Prussian Gardelandwehr welcomed at Potsdam Station, Berlin, on their return from the Franco-Prussian War, 22 March 1871 (engraving) by German School

A Tired Youth, c. 1720 (gouache on paper, gold paint)
1196725 A Tired Youth, c.1720 (gouache on paper, gold paint) by Mughal School (18th century); 47.6x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Return of French President Felix Faure from his visit to Russia, 1897 (engraving)
971943 Return of French President Felix Faure from his visit to Russia, 1897 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nansens homecoming (chromolitho)
1094296 Nansens homecoming (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nansens homecoming)

The sailors dream (chromolitho)
1093648 The sailors dream (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sailors dream)

Triumphal reception of Vasco da Gama in Lisbon, September 1499 (chromolitho)
1093663 Triumphal reception of Vasco da Gama in Lisbon, September 1499 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The return of the Polos to Venice, 1295 (litho)
3622495 The return of the Polos to Venice, 1295 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return of the Polos to Venice, 1295)

The Return of the Belgian People (colour litho)
3626844 The Return of the Belgian People (colour litho) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Belgian People)

Reception of an Olympic champion in his home city in Ancient Greece (engraving)
3647010 Reception of an Olympic champion in his home city in Ancient Greece (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return to her fathers house (chromolitho)
3621672 Return to her fathers house (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return to her fathers house)

Gulliver arrives home at three in the afternoon and enters the house
3514772 Gulliver arrives home at three in the afternoon and enters the house, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

French soldiers wounded fighting the Boxers in China arriving back in Marseilles (colour litho)
2819145 French soldiers wounded fighting the Boxers in China arriving back in Marseilles (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Voyron disembarking at Marseilles on his return from China (colour litho)
2782242 General Voyron disembarking at Marseilles on his return from China (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return from the Long Crusade, 1861 (w / c on paper)
PNH368270 Return from the Long Crusade, 1861 (w/c on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 27.3x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruth returning from gleaning
PHD30194 Ruth returning from gleaning by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Returning to the Village, 1930s (colour woodblock print)
UCL284487 Returning to the Village, 1930s (colour woodblock print) by Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei) (1871-1945); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Home Sweet Home, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
NAM244223 Home Sweet Home, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, Charles Martin (1858-1916); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

The Cavaliers Return, 1855 (oil on canvas)
BON105563 The Cavaliers Return, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Siegert, August Friedrich (1820-83); 57.3x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Berlin Rathaus illuminated to celebrate the return of Kaiser Wilhelm I, 17 March 1871 (engraving)
6001291 The Berlin Rathaus illuminated to celebrate the return of Kaiser Wilhelm I, 17 March 1871 (engraving) by European School

The homecoming, relief on the Nationaldenkmal, monument commemorating the unification of Germany, Rudesheim am Rhein
6031299 The homecoming, relief on the Nationaldenkmal, monument commemorating the unification of Germany, Rudesheim am Rhein

Lvov. Back from Town, 19th Century (colour litho)
5231925 Lvov. Back from Town, 19th Century (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lvov. Back from Town, 19th Century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Return of French President Felix Faure from his visit to Russia, 1897 (engraving)
971942 Return of French President Felix Faure from his visit to Russia, 1897 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baby Bunting (colour litho)
981901 Baby Bunting (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby Bunting.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Killing the Fatted Calf, 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
Killing the Fatted Calf, 1635

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
Return of the Prodigal Son, 1635

a happy homecoming
Stanislav Hricko

Two servicemen from Wales, return home from The Far East, to be greeted by their family and friends. The two men are from Treorchy, Rhondda South Wales and both a lieutenant colonels

The Wimbledon Football Team, FA Cup Winners 1988 pictured during their victorious homecoming to Wimbledon. The town have turned out in their thousands to greet them

Prince Andrew arrives at Portsmouth on the carrier HMS Invincible, which sailed home from the Falklands to a tumultuous welcome

The carrier HMS Invincible sailed home from the Falklands to a tumultuous welcome at Portsmouth. Prince Andrew served as a Sea King helicopter co-pilot on HMS Invincible

Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. The coffin in the railway car at Victoria Station. 11th November 1920

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"Homecoming: A Celebration of Triumph, Pride, and Reunion" In 1982, the HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands, marking a historic moment of resilience and victory. Aston Villa footballer Gary Shaw proudly displays the league Championship trophy to adoring fans, igniting a wave of joy throughout the city. The Arrival of Major Marchand at Toulon paints a vivid picture of anticipation and excitement as loved ones eagerly await their hero's return. Bridlington harbour entrance witnesses an emotional homecoming as a trawler sails back into port, bringing with it tales of adventure and hard work. Sailors aboard USS Port Royal manning the rails symbolize unity and camaraderie as they embrace their long-awaited reunion with family members on land. The Somerset Maughan gracefully returns to St Andrews Dock, embodying nostalgia for familiar shores after a voyage filled with unknowns. Illustrating Kipling's "A Song of the English, " a lighthouse stands tall against turbulent waves, guiding ships safely home amidst treacherous seas—a beacon of hope in times of darkness. Lenin's arrival in St Petersburg in 1917 signifies not only political change but also marks an emotional homecoming for those who fought tirelessly for revolution. "The Homecoming Waltz" captures tender moments shared between loved ones reuniting after being apart—embodying warmth, love, and cherished memories. Harry Hawker's triumphant return brings pride to Australia as this aviation pioneer is welcomed back by his compatriots—an inspiring testament to determination and achievement. Through these diverse stories united by one theme—homecoming—we celebrate human resilience, triumph over adversity, and the power of reunions that fill our hearts with immeasurable joy. Whether it be soldiers returning from war or individuals coming back to their roots after years away—the concept remains universal: there is no place like home.