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Hopeful Collection (#5)

"Hopeful: Embracing the Saucy and Silly Side of Life" In a world filled with serious matters

Background imageHopeful Collection: Woman at the seaside hoping to find love (chromolitho)

Woman at the seaside hoping to find love (chromolitho)
5996122 Woman at the seaside hoping to find love (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at the seaside hoping to find love)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Girl drawing on a blackboard (colour litho)

Girl drawing on a blackboard (colour litho)
5996023 Girl drawing on a blackboard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl drawing on a blackboard)

Background imageHopeful Collection: 'Christian and Hopeful in the Dungeon'from The Pilgrim

"Christian and Hopeful in the Dungeon"from The Pilgrim
5615841 " Christian and Hopeful in the Dungeon" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Background imageHopeful Collection: 'Mountain Delectable they now ascend'from The Pilgrim

"Mountain Delectable they now ascend"from The Pilgrim
5615791 " Mountain Delectable they now ascend" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Christian and Hopeful meet the Shepherds

Background imageHopeful Collection: First Day of Spring in Moret, 1889 (oil on canvas)

First Day of Spring in Moret, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1768878 First Day of Spring in Moret, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 46.2x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: First Day of Spring in Moret. Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Head of a Young Girl, 1890 (red chalk on buff paper)

Head of a Young Girl, 1890 (red chalk on buff paper)
1199586 Head of a Young Girl, 1890 (red chalk on buff paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 34x26.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHopeful Collection: Springtime, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Springtime, 1892 (oil on canvas)
823104 Springtime, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Robinson, Theodore (1852-96); 44.4x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Springtime. Theodore Robinson (1852-1896). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1892

Background imageHopeful Collection: One of the Celebrated Victory of the Nile Mugs, by Duesbury & Kean, 1798 (porcelain

One of the Celebrated Victory of the Nile Mugs, by Duesbury & Kean, 1798 (porcelain
986129 One of the Celebrated Victory of the Nile Mugs, by Duesbury & Kean, 1798 (porcelain, paint, gilt) by English School

Background imageHopeful Collection: Christian and hopeful leave Atheist laughing (colour litho)

Christian and hopeful leave Atheist laughing (colour litho)
956039 Christian and hopeful leave Atheist laughing (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle (colour litho)

Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle (colour litho)
956037 Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Lots wife (colour litho)

Lots wife (colour litho)
956036 Lots wife (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrims Progress published by Charles Scribners & Sons); English, out of copyright

Background imageHopeful Collection: The River of Death (engraving)

The River of Death (engraving)
3625336 The River of Death (engraving) by Rhead, Frederick Hurten (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River of Death)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Off the Coast of Labrador, 1862 (oil on canvas)

Off the Coast of Labrador, 1862 (oil on canvas)
650616 Off the Coast of Labrador, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Bradford, William (1823-92); 59x88.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Off the Coast of Labrador. William Bradford (1823-1892)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Christian and Hopeful in the Castle of Giant Despair (engraving)

Christian and Hopeful in the Castle of Giant Despair (engraving)
672367 Christian and Hopeful in the Castle of Giant Despair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian and Hopeful in the Castle of Giant Despair)

Background imageHopeful Collection: A Titian Beauty, (oil on board)

A Titian Beauty, (oil on board)
659609 A Titian Beauty, (oil on board) by Schmutzler, Leopold (1864-1941); 88.2x61.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Titian Beauty. Leopold Schmutzler (1864-1941). Oil on board

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Dream, (oil on canvas)

The Dream, (oil on canvas)
658890 The Dream, (oil on canvas) by Ouvrie, Pierre Justin (1806-79); 66x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream. Pierre Justin Ouvrie (1806-1879). Oil on canvas

Background imageHopeful Collection: Una Carita, 1883 (oil on panel)

Una Carita, 1883 (oil on panel)
658329 Una Carita, 1883 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 10.5x8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Una Carita. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912). Oil on panel

Background imageHopeful Collection: Head of a Woman, 1890 (coloured chalks on terracotta coloured paper)

Head of a Woman, 1890 (coloured chalks on terracotta coloured paper)
659768 Head of a Woman, 1890 (coloured chalks on terracotta coloured paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 31.4x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Woman)

Background imageHopeful Collection: A young woman holding a skull, 1640s (oil on canvas)

A young woman holding a skull, 1640s (oil on canvas)
LST379817 A young woman holding a skull, 1640s (oil on canvas) by Olis, Jan (c.1610-76); 69.8x59.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageHopeful Collection: Two female stage hands on a stage set, acting, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print)

Two female stage hands on a stage set, acting, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380895 Two female stage hands on a stage set, acting, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageHopeful Collection: Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (litho)

Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (litho)
6001490 Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy)

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty

The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting
6031063 The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting the bust of a great man (litho) by Leandre

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Breton in Prayer, (oil on paper laid down on panel)

The Breton in Prayer, (oil on paper laid down on panel)
1196060 The Breton in Prayer, (oil on paper laid down on panel) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 35.2x27.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHopeful Collection: Moonlit Seascape, 1909 (oil on canvas backed with masonite)

Moonlit Seascape, 1909 (oil on canvas backed with masonite)
985193 Moonlit Seascape, 1909 (oil on canvas backed with masonite) by Carlsen, Emil (1853-1932); 101.5x113.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Moonlit Seascape. Soren Emil Carlsen (1853-1932)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Hope Deferred, 1885 (albumen print)

Hope Deferred, 1885 (albumen print)
990436 Hope Deferred, 1885 (albumen print) by Robinson, Henry Peach (1830-1901); 43.18x55.88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope Deferred. Henry Peach Robinson (1830-1901). Albumen print

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Benediction, 1871 (oil on canvas)

The Benediction, 1871 (oil on canvas)
1772161 The Benediction, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Rankley, Alfred (1819-72); 107.9x153.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benediction. Alfred Rankley (1819-1872). Oil on canvas

Background imageHopeful Collection: Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper)

Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper)
1767709 Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper) by Robinson, Theodore (1852-96); 60x45 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of the Male Figure)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Waning Winter, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Waning Winter, 1906 (oil on canvas)
1767325 Waning Winter, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Palmer, Walter Launt (1854-1932); 76.2x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waning Winter. Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageHopeful Collection: Astronomy; L Astronomie, (black, red and white chalk on beige paper)

Astronomy; L Astronomie, (black, red and white chalk on beige paper)
827620 Astronomy; L Astronomie, (black, red and white chalk on beige paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 44x33.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomy; L Astronomie)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Personification of the Arts, (oil on canvas)

Personification of the Arts, (oil on canvas)
827422 Personification of the Arts, (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 101.6x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Personification of the Arts. Charles Chaplin (1825-1891)

Background imageHopeful Collection: A Praying Saint, a large historiated initial R, c. 1400 (historiated initial

A Praying Saint, a large historiated initial R, c. 1400 (historiated initial
985723 A Praying Saint, a large historiated initial R, c.1400 (historiated initial, cut from an antiphonal on vellum) by Italian School

Background imageHopeful Collection: Heavy case

Heavy case
mario grobenski - psychodaddy

Background imageHopeful Collection: Norma Charlton, wife of Manchester United ace Bobby Charlton

Norma Charlton, wife of Manchester United ace Bobby Charlton, catches the Manchester United Club Train at Manchester Piccadilly station, with minutes to spare

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Lover (L amoureux), model probably after 1860, cast around January 1954

The Lover (L amoureux), model probably after 1860, cast around January 1954

Background imageHopeful Collection: An innumerable Multitude which Stands before the Throne, from the Apocalypse. n. d

An innumerable Multitude which Stands before the Throne, from the Apocalypse. n. d
An innumerable Multitude which Stands before the Throne, from the Apocalypse.n.d

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Last Judgement, ca. 1548-50. Creator: Cornelis Bos

The Last Judgement, ca. 1548-50. Creator: Cornelis Bos
The Last Judgement, ca. 1548-50

Background imageHopeful Collection: Whats left?, woman and children waiting for leftovers

Whats left?, woman and children waiting for leftovers
A woman and a group of children wait for leftovers at a fishmonger and poulterers shop. A well-to-do mother and daughter are seen leaving the shop

Background imageHopeful Collection: CATS MEAT MAN / PETHERICK

CATS MEAT MAN / PETHERICK
The cats meat man chops up meat on his barrow watched by a hopeful cat and dog. Date: 1870

Background imageHopeful Collection: The Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. Creator: Unknown

The Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. Creator: Unknown
The Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. A British aircraft carrier of the Second World War, HMS Ark Royal was designed to carry a large number of aircraft

Background imageHopeful Collection: Christian and Hopeful leaving Vanity Fair, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Christian and Hopeful leaving Vanity Fair, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Christian and Hopeful leaving Vanity Fair, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan. Glass lantern slide produced by the Church Army Lantern Department which in 1905 had

Background imageHopeful Collection: Tessa, the English Bulldog resting. (PR)

Tessa, the English Bulldog resting. (PR)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Tessa, the English Bulldog on a down and stay command, hopeful of a treat

Tessa, the English Bulldog on a down and stay command, hopeful of a treat. (PR)

Background imageHopeful Collection: A Young Boy Praying With A Light Beam On Him; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

A Young Boy Praying With A Light Beam On Him; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageHopeful Collection: A Teenage Boy With Arms Raised Towards The Cross

A Teenage Boy With Arms Raised Towards The Cross

Background imageHopeful Collection: Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821

Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821. Queen Caroline and her supporters (Flinn, Hume, Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood)

Background imageHopeful Collection: Sun rays and clouds, Togo, Africa

Sun rays and clouds, Togo, Africa




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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.