Lent Collection (#2)

Pagets patent rotary frame (litho)
7160483 Pagets patent rotary frame (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagets patent rotary frame. Block kindly lent by Mr J Chamberlain, FTI)

"Maigre!"(Lenten fare) Un cure cuisinant pendant la periode du Careme
FIA5368139 " Maigre!" (Lenten fare) Un cure cuisinant pendant la periode du Careme. Peinture de Vincent Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Chevilliard (1841-1904) Musee de l Ermitage

"Therefore have I lent him to the Lord"(colour litho)
7181663 " Therefore have I lent him to the Lord" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Violin, English, Dated 1578 (engraving)
7155096 Violin, English, Dated 1578 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violin, English, Dated 1578. Lent by the Earl of Warwick)

Lent, February 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Lent, February 1894

Silver Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200s for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras

Procession of the Fat Ox from a Teniers Series, Brussels, c. 1725. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the Fat Ox from a Teniers Series, Brussels, c. 1725. Villagers prepare to butcher an ox for Shrove Tuesday, while others skate on a frozen canal

The Presentation of Samuel (engraving)
6028253 The Presentation of Samuel (engraving) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Presentation of Samuel)

Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
1626756 Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exhibition in Aid of the Egyptian War Fund at Humphreys Hall, Knightsbridge (engraving)
1624244 Exhibition in Aid of the Egyptian War Fund at Humphreys Hall, Knightsbridge (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of Mid-Lent queens in the grand festival hall of Le Petit Journal (colour litho)
2779180 Group of Mid-Lent queens in the grand festival hall of Le Petit Journal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pictures at the Burlington Gallery, Big Game of America (litho)
1604617 Pictures at the Burlington Gallery, Big Game of America (litho) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures at the Burlington Gallery, Big Game of America)

Virgin and Child (engraving)
1604656 Virgin and Child (engraving) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virgin and Child. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1894)

The Turner Exhibition at the Guildhall (litho)
1598800 The Turner Exhibition at the Guildhall (litho) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turner Exhibition at the Guildhall)

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 367, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924265 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 367, Satirique en Couleurs, 1878_4_21: A 2 sous les chickens de careme

Wild daffodil or Lent lily, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, Narcissus pseudo-narcissus, Narcisse des pres. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard

The Easter Passion Play at Oberammergau (chromolitho)
735287 The Easter Passion Play at Oberammergau (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Passion Play at Oberammergau)

Mid-Lent Thursday in Montmartre (colour litho)
2818728 Mid-Lent Thursday in Montmartre (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mid-Lent Thursday in Montmartre. The Vachalcade procession)

Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris (colour litho)
2818718 Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris)

The Mid-Lent procession. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786458 The Mid-Lent procession. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Delaw, Georges (1874-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mid-Lent procession)

Carnival procession (colour litho)
971878 Carnival procession (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival procession)

The "Sport and Art"Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
1626746 The " Sport and Art" Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Months of the year. February
Carnival, a festive season occuring just before Lent, usually during February. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Some of Prince of Waless Indian Presents (engraving)
1053692 Some of Prince of Waless Indian Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of Prince of Waless Indian Presents)

Advertisement: Newspapers lent to read (type)
982901 Advertisement: Newspapers lent to read (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Newspapers lent to read)

The Lenten season in Paris (engraving)
728683 The Lenten season in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lenten season in Paris: the fish market)

Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)
1602749 Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery)

Early Italian Art (litho)
1604655 Early Italian Art (litho) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Italian Art. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1894)

Septuagesima and Lent (colour litho)
3626743 Septuagesima and Lent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Septuagesima and Lent)

Halfway through Lent (colour litho)
2818376 Halfway through Lent (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halfway through Lent. Procession of students. La Mi-Careme. Le Cortege des Etudiants)

The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving)
1591693 The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation)

Battik Printed Cloth, Lent by Leopold Cassella and Co, Frankfort-on-Main (photo)
5990794 Battik Printed Cloth, Lent by Leopold Cassella and Co, Frankfort-on-Main (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battik Printed Cloth)

The Temptation of Christ, c. 1796 (graphite on wove paper)
XYC153911 The Temptation of Christ, c.1796 (graphite on wove paper) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 14x16.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA; Gift of Mr and Mrs J

The royal couple, Victor Emmanuel III (Victor-Emmanuel) (Vittorio Emanuele III
XEE4142939 The royal couple, Victor Emmanuel III (Victor-Emmanuel) (Vittorio Emanuele III) (1869-1947) and his wife Helene of Montenegro followed by Prince Humbert (Umberto)

Performance of a Passion Play in the 16th Century (engraving)
3647426 Performance of a Passion Play in the 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performance of a Passion Play in the 16th Century)

Mid-Lent: the chariot of the queen of queens passing the offices of Le Petit Journal in Paris (colour litho)
2795704 Mid-Lent: the chariot of the queen of queens passing the offices of Le Petit Journal in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Mid-Lent procession in Paris (colour litho)
2779491 Mid-Lent procession in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mid-Lent procession in Paris)

Mid-Lent carnival in Tunis (colour litho)
2819010 Mid-Lent carnival in Tunis (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mid-Lent carnival in Tunis. La Mi-Careme a Tunis)

Lent in Paris (colour litho)
2818372 Lent in Paris (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lent in Paris. The fish market. Le Careme a Paris. La Halle aux poissons)

Lent (colour litho)
2818278 Lent (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lent. A carnival procession passing the offices of Le Petit Journal. La Mi-Careme)

Halfway through Lent (colour litho)
2818375 Halfway through Lent (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halfway through Lent)

We all Lent a Hand (colour litho)
610736 We all Lent a Hand (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We all Lent a Hand.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Carnival procession (colour litho)
971879 Carnival procession (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival procession)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1044862 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type)
982900 Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read)

The end of a reign (colour litho)
3096975 The end of a reign (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of a reign. A French Mid-Lent queen removing her robes after a parade)

Performance of a Passion Play in the Middle Ages (engraving)
5208042 Performance of a Passion Play in the Middle Ages (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performance of a Passion Play in the Middle Ages)

Fight between Carnival and Lent, detail, 1559 (oil on panel)
AIS5344257 Fight between Carnival and Lent, detail, 1559 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter, I (ca. 1525-1569); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; eIberfoto; Flemish, out of copyright

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"Lent: A Time of Reflection, Tradition, and Celebration" In the captivating artwork titled "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, we witness a vivid depiction of the eternal battle between indulgence and restraint. As carnival revelers engage in merriment and excess, Lent emerges as a solemn figure urging temperance and introspection. Across different cultures, Lent is observed with unique customs that highlight its significance. In Olney, England, for instance, locals participate in an exhilarating Pancake Race – a tradition dating back centuries – where competitors race through the streets flipping pancakes in frying pans. Meanwhile, on-screen delights like "Titfield Thunderbolt" bring us comedic portrayals of how communities come together during this season. The Star Loco steams ahead as it showcases the resilience and unity found amidst challenges faced by those celebrating Lent. Pieter Bruegh's masterpiece "The Strife with Shrovetide" further explores this theme. It presents contrasting scenes depicting both festive celebrations preceding Ash Wednesday alongside somber reflections during the period leading up to Easter Sunday. From Ethiopia's Banquet Hall of King Sahla Sellasie to Gladstone's political cartoon entitled "Lent - A Recantation, " diverse perspectives emerge on how individuals navigate this sacred time. Whether speaking to crowds or rowing along Cambridge University's serene riverbanks, people find solace in their faith while embracing personal growth during these forty days. Beyond geographical boundaries lies Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair overlooking Sydney Harbour—a place where contemplation meets natural beauty—encouraging all to pause and reflect during this holy season. Even aerial views from 201 Gombuj Masjid Islamic Mosque reveal intricate geometric patterns etched into history—an architectural marvel that symbolizes devotion throughout Ramadan—a parallel journey marked by self-discipline akin to that experienced during Lent.