Hopeful Collection (#2)

Peake, H.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Peake, H.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Motley, A.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Motley, A.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Unidentified man, possibly Mr. Armand T. Nichols, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified man, possibly Mr. Armand T. Nichols, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942

Seymour, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Seymour, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 9

Reicher, Heding, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Reicher, Heding, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 4

Otteson, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Otteson, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 28

Osborn, Josephine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Osborn, Josephine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan

Lee, Betty, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lee, Betty, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Apr

Le Breton, Marguerite, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Le Breton, Marguerite, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Lasky, Jesse, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Sept. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lasky, Jesse, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Sept. 4

Yocum, George, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yocum, George, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 10

King, G. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
King, G. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. 24

Ide, R.L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ide, R.L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 27

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Estee, Lorraine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Estee, Lorraine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 23

Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1926 Sept. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1926 Sept. 21

Portrait de Madame Bauquin Du Boulay et de sa nièce Mademoiselle Bauquin de La Souche, c1810-1815
Portrait de Madame Bauquin Du Boulay et de sa niece Mademoiselle Bauquin de La Souche, c1810-1815

La Derniere campagne serbe; les jeunes recrues serbes, appelees au moment de... 1915. Creator: R. Marianovitch
La Derniere campagne serbe; les jeunes recrues serbes, appelees au moment de l'offensive austro-allemande, quittent leurs villages en chantant

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920

The Garden of Love, Left Half, with Seated Woman, c.1631. Creator: Christoffel Jegher
The Garden of Love, Left Half, with Seated Woman, c.1631

Miniature Schnauzer, black-silver coated, standing in autumn foliage

Four British Shorthair kittens, two silver-shaded and two golden-mackerel-tabby, sitting on stand

Thorn farmer on courtship, 1877. Creator: Jacob Kulle
Thorn farmer on courtship, 1877. Ordinary interior with a man dressed in folk costume knocking on a door. Behind his back he hides a flower

Miner washing gold, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miner washing gold, between c1900 and c1930

Girl and bear cub, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Girl and bear cub, between c1900 and 1916

We have it rich Washing and panning gold, Rockerville, Dak Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb... 1889. Creator: John C. H
We have it rich. Washing and panning gold, Rockerville, Dak. Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work []. Showing three men, with a dog, panning for gold in a stream. Title transcribed from item

Gold Dust Placer mining at Rockerville, Dak Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work, 1889. Creator: John C. H
Gold Dust Placer mining at Rockerville, Dak Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work, 1889. Three men placer mining with shovels, picks and pan

A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Three men overseeing hydraulic equipment

Zen theme with cardinal perched on tree branch, Japanese lantern

Flying duck with shadow over water

Flock of birds flying over wetlands

John Fashanu, pictured at training, as Wimbledon prepare for the 1988 FA Cup. Fashanu has had interest from clubs in Europe

Fall / English Setter / 1938
BANCHORY HOPEFUL working in the field. Owner:Lorna, Countess Howe Date: 1938

Border Collie puppy

Head portrait of a German Shepherd, panting

Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) male hovering at feeder, Bosque de Paz, Costa Rica, Central America

Lionhead-cross rabbit sitting up on its haunches

Georgian cartoon, money for a beer shop
Georgian cartoon, hopeful man trying to persuade cook to invest her savings in a beer shop Date: circa 1820s

The Silver Lining of the Cloud, 1890 (oil on canvas)
940201 The Silver Lining of the Cloud, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Aumonier, James (1832-1911); 105.4x181.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Hope, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood)
7146297 Hope, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Hope, 1470 circa, Piero del Pollaiolo)

Far, far away Soria Moria Palace shimmered like Gold, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7305590 Far, far away Soria Moria Palace shimmered like Gold, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 45.4x68.8 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo

Dido, mid to late 18th century. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
Dido, mid to late 18th century

The Meditating Child, ca. 1760. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Meditating Child, ca. 1760

Gold Prospector (colour litho)
7148388 Gold Prospector (colour litho) by Scheltema, Jan Hendrik (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Prospector)

On ne peut pas tout avoir (colour litho)
3097833 On ne peut pas tout avoir (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: On ne peut pas tout avoir)

The Pilgrims in Doubting Castle, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638235 The Pilgrims in Doubting Castle, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint)
990997 La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.2x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Poeme. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Drypoint and aquatint. 45.2 x 54.5cm

Hope and Humanity, 1942 (oil on canvas)
658982 Hope and Humanity, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Harcourt, George (1868/69-1947); 71.1x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope and Humanity. George Harcourt (1868/69-1947). Oil on canvas

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"Hopeful: Embracing the Saucy and Silly Side of Life" In a world filled with serious matters, sometimes all we need is a little sauciness and silliness to keep our spirits high. Just like those cheeky seaside postcards that make us giggle, let's find joy in the unexpected. Remember Christian and Hopeful in the Land of Beulah? Their colorful adventures remind us that even amidst trials, hope can guide us towards brighter days. Like a vibrant litho painting, they show us that there is always beauty waiting to be discovered. Have you ever looked up at the sky and imagined it as a canvas for cloud painters? Those fluffy formations hold endless possibilities, reminding us to dream big and reach for the skies. Speaking of dreams, have you heard about that Georgian cartoon where money was raised for a beer shop? It may sound silly but it teaches us not to underestimate the power of hope. Even seemingly impossible goals can become reality with determination and creativity. Sometimes life presents challenges that seem insurmountable. But just like "The Silver Lining of the Cloud, " an exquisite oil painting from 1890, we must remember that every dark cloud has its silver lining. There is always something positive hidden within adversity if we look closely enough. Imagine a Miniature Schnauzer standing proudly amidst autumn foliage or four British Shorthair kittens playing joyfully together – their black-silver coats shining brightly. These adorable creatures embody hopefulness through their innocent presence, reminding us to appreciate life's simple pleasures. Art has long been an expression of hope throughout history; from ancient masterpieces like "Hope" painted circa 1470 on wood panels using tempera grassa technique to more recent works such as "Fall, " capturing an English Setter in all its majestic glory back in 1938. These artworks serve as timeless reminders that hope transcends time and connects generations through shared emotions.