Invalid Collection (#8)

The late Right Honourable Henry Fawcett, MP, Postmaster-General (engraving)
1622892 The late Right Honourable Henry Fawcett, MP, Postmaster-General (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Right Honourable Henry Fawcett, MP)

Aubrey Beardsley in the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Menton, France, 1898 (b / w photo)
498407 Aubrey Beardsley in the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Menton, France, 1898 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind Cyclists on their Way from London to Derby (engraving)
1041657 Blind Cyclists on their Way from London to Derby (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Cyclists on their Way from London to Derby)

Sketches at Newcastle, Jamaica (engraving)
1050032 Sketches at Newcastle, Jamaica (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Newcastle, Jamaica)

Ninety-Two in the Shade, Sketches on Board a Steamer Homeward Bound from India (engraving)
1047604 Ninety-Two in the Shade, Sketches on Board a Steamer Homeward Bound from India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninety-Two in the Shade)

Royal Patronage of the Normal College for the Blind (litho)
1629639 Royal Patronage of the Normal College for the Blind (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Patronage of the Normal College for the Blind)

Mistletoe (colour litho)
976286 Mistletoe (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistletoe. Illustration for Flower Legends for Children Told by Hilda Murray Pictured by Js Eland)

Aveugle (chromolitho)
975971 Aveugle (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aveugle. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The blind Milton dictating to his daughters at his home at Chalfont (litho)
977846 The blind Milton dictating to his daughters at his home at Chalfont (litho) by Fanfani, Enrico (fl.1847-61); Private Collection; (add.info)

Belisarius carrying his young guide (engraving)
964441 Belisarius carrying his young guide (engraving) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belisarius, Byzantine general of the Roman Empire)

School for the indigent blind (engraving)
585328 School for the indigent blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School for the indigent blind in St Georges Fields, Southwark, London)

Schools of the London Society for Teaching the Blind to Read, Avenue Road, Regents Park, London (coloured engraving)
586552 Schools of the London Society for Teaching the Blind to Read, Avenue Road, Regents Park, London (coloured engraving) by Dolby

Help at the crossing (engraving)
602266 Help at the crossing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Help at the crossing, depicting a woman helping a blind man cross the road)

Portrait of John Statham (engraving)
606241 Portrait of John Statham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of John Statham, a remarkable blind young man of Ray Street, Clerkenwell)

Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind (engraving)
607522 Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The result of purchasing a blind horse (coloured engraving)
607331 The result of purchasing a blind horse (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire (chromolitho)
734497 Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire)

Italy - Blind Beggar in the Roman countryside (engraving)
729445 Italy - Blind Beggar in the Roman countryside (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy - Blind Beggar in the Roman countryside)

Professor Fawcett (b / w photo)
815990 Professor Fawcett (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Fawcett, Henry Fawcett, (1833-1884), British political economist, academic

Admiral Lord Nelson (chromolitho)
810788 Admiral Lord Nelson (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Lord Nelson.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Charles Wood, a blind man, with an organ and a dancing dog (engraving)
664702 Charles Wood, a blind man, with an organ and a dancing dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Wood, a blind man)

The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho)
2815740 The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho) by Beltrame

"Its the dog that is blind, as the card says "(engraving)
2813269 " Its the dog that is blind, as the card says " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Its the dog that is blind, as the card says)

The Pauper and His Guardian (colour litho)
2813076 The Pauper and His Guardian (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pauper and His Guardian)

On Grappa (colour litho)
2808654 On Grappa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Grappa. The Legion of the Invalids)

Helen Keller (b / w photo)
2808337 Helen Keller (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Keller)

Helen Keller and her dog (b / w photo)
2808336 Helen Keller and her dog (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Keller and her dog)

Mendiants Aveugles (colour photo)
2817385 Mendiants Aveugles (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendiants Aveugles)

One touch of kindness (colour litho)
2776799 One touch of kindness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One touch of kindness)

"It is not new, he said;here it is torn "(engraving)
2781258 " It is not new, he said; here it is torn " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It is not new, he said; here it is torn)

Advertising publicity leaflet, Warners Commodes, for hospitals, sick rooms, and invalids use Date: 1881

The Blind Basket-weaver (engraving)
2792668 The Blind Basket-weaver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Basket-weaver. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884)

Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving)
2792653 Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass)

Comic postcard, Woman offers man a drink Date: 20th century

Patrick, pushing the ladys bath chair
2602592 Patrick, pushing the ladys bath chair by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Patrick, pushing the ladys bath chair)

City Courtship, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2962508 City Courtship, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee
3106941 Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee, 1806 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Well known visitors to the Pump Room, Bath, taking a sip with King Bladud
3085960 Well known visitors to the Pump Room, Bath, taking a sip with King Bladud, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Historical views of Germany. Germans hunting wild boar on horseback with hounds 58, rafts of timber floating on the Rhine river 59, and the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen 60

Huntsman jumping a fence and interfering with
Huntsman jumping a fence on an old nag and interfering with the pack of hounds. Facey Romford irritating Jonathan Lotherington during a hunt. Romford disturbs the dignity of his Hunt

Sketch with a figure and a dog (charcoal on paper)
AMO281197 Sketch with a figure and a dog (charcoal on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

The Conversion of St. Paul (oil on canvas)
ALI355364 The Conversion of St. Paul (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Galleria Balbi di Piovera, Genoa, Italy; Alinari

Discordant musicians from the Story of Fauvel written by Gervais du Bus (vellum
BNP77253 Discordant musicians from the Story of Fauvel written by Gervais du Bus (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eBibliotheque Nationale

The Paralytic Man Helped by his Children, engraved by Alix, c. 1800 (coloured engraving)
CHT235316 The Paralytic Man Helped by his Children, engraved by Alix, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
LST204704 The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642) (workshop of); 76.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish

John Bull & his Dog Faithful, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching
NCO191226 John Bull & his Dog Faithful, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of
CHT176053 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of peritoneal fluid with a canula on a patient suffering from dropsy

Careless Attention, early 19th century (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT176046 Careless Attention, early 19th century (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Invalid: A Glimpse into Historical Artwork and Advertisements" Step back in time to Aspidonia, a forgotten world of 1899, where historical artwork takes center stage. Marvel at the intricate details of Karl Pavlovich Briullov's masterpiece "Oedipe et Antigone, " as a young girl aids her blind father on their journey. Transport yourself to Inkerman Barracks in Woking, Surrey, where soldiers from World War I fought bravely despite their disabilities. Delve into the past with an advert for Carters wicker bath chairs and spinal carriages from 1916. Witness how these innovative contraptions aimed to provide comfort and mobility for those facing physical challenges. Flip through a page of Victorian adverts from 1890, capturing the essence of an era filled with progress and change. Experience poignant moments such as Maria Convalescing in her portrait, symbolizing resilience amidst adversity. Reflect upon the struggles faced by a blind Italian soldier during World War I and admire the dedication of Allenburys Nurse caring for invalids. Immerse yourself in art that tells stories - like "The Election III The Polling" painting depicting political participation regardless of physical limitations. Discover Rogers Invalid Stout, not just a beverage but also a testament to perseverance against all odds. Finally, witness the power of faith at Lourdes' Grotto of the Apparition in France; even invalids find solace here. These glimpses into history remind us that strength knows no boundaries - whether it be through art or everyday life – we can overcome any obstacle with determination and hope.