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Moses Basket Collection

In the timeless embrace of a Moses basket, generations are united

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Religious picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Religious picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Religious picture, England, 17th century. Pharoah's daughter finds Moses amongst the bullrushes by the River Nile. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Frugal Meal (oil on canvas)

The Frugal Meal (oil on canvas)
GLS219857 The Frugal Meal (oil on canvas) by Israels, Jozef (Josef) (1824-1911); 88.9x138.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital, near Westley, CA, 1939

Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital, near Westley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid of Farm Security Administration (FSA) medical and association for migratory workers

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid... near Westley, CA, 1939

Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid... near Westley, CA, 1939
Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid of Farm Security Administration (FSA) medical and association for migratory workers

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Daughter of Pharoah Finding the Infant Moses, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

The Daughter of Pharoah Finding the Infant Moses, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Pharaohs daughter and her ladies find the child Moses among the bullrushes of the River Nile

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Moses is discovered in the reeds, Exodus

Moses is discovered in the reeds, Exodus
3764060 Moses is discovered in the reeds, Exodus by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Moses is discovered in the reeds)

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Pharaohs Daughter Discovering the Infant Moses, The Finding of Moses

Pharaohs Daughter Discovering the Infant Moses, The Finding of Moses
6200274 Pharaohs Daughter Discovering the Infant Moses, The Finding of Moses, 18th century (pen & wash) by Bolognese School, (18th century); 19x24.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)

The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1769797 The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); 86.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Amusing Baby, (oil on canvas)

Amusing Baby, (oil on canvas)
651461 Amusing Baby, (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 55.6x76.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing Baby. Eugenio Zampighi (1859-1944). Oil on canvas

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Centre of Attraction, (pen and black ink and watercolour on paper)

The Centre of Attraction, (pen and black ink and watercolour on paper)
658644 The Centre of Attraction, (pen and black ink and watercolour on paper) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 43x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centre of Attraction)

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Babys Dream (w / c on paper)

Babys Dream (w / c on paper)
NWP153587 Babys Dream (w/c on paper) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); 25.5x37 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: 'When life is hard its better to be young', 1911 (w / c on paper)

"When life is hard its better to be young", 1911 (w / c on paper)
HMP89809 " When life is hard its better to be young", 1911 (w/c on paper) by Smythe, Lionel Percy (1839-1918); 34x22.4 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Finding of Moses. Creator: Bartolomeo Biscaino

The Finding of Moses. Creator: Bartolomeo Biscaino
The Finding of Moses

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Mrs Myriam Mandragon tucks in baby Alphonse as older brother Ricardo looks

Mrs Myriam Mandragon tucks in baby Alphonse as older brother Ricardo looks on and asks his mother why wasn t the baby a new sister for him, as he had ordered. 3rd January 1959

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Finding of Moses, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: Sebastien Bourdon

The Finding of Moses, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: Sebastien Bourdon
The Finding of Moses, c. 1655/1660

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Finding of Moses, c. 1581 / 1582. Creator: Paolo Veronese

The Finding of Moses, c. 1581 / 1582. Creator: Paolo Veronese
The Finding of Moses, c. 1581/1582

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: The Finding of Moses, 1560s?. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto

The Finding of Moses, 1560s?. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Finding of Moses, 1560s?

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: happiness, adventure, arctic region, babyhood, bag, beautiful, captivating, chatelaine

happiness, adventure, arctic region, babyhood, bag, beautiful, captivating, chatelaine
Fishermans hut with family in Lapland by J.F. Hockert, 1862, swedish painter; sweden; scandinavia; lapp interior; arctic region; fisherman; pretty wife; swedish settlers; laplanders; young couple;

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: art, baby bed, babyhood, beginning, birthplace, boat, calm, child sister, connected

art, baby bed, babyhood, beginning, birthplace, boat, calm, child sister, connected
Children and the Cradle by J. Israels, dutch artist; art; child sister; sea; boat; moses basket; baby bed; cot; crib; babyhood; beginning; birthplace; infancy; nursery

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Newborn baby, 3 weeks, sleeping in a basket

Newborn baby, 3 weeks, sleeping in a basket

Background imageMoses Basket Collection: Newborn baby, 3 weeks, wearing a hat, lying in a basket

Newborn baby, 3 weeks, wearing a hat, lying in a basket



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In the timeless embrace of a Moses basket, generations are united. From biblical tales to historical moments frozen in art, the significance of this humble cradle transcends time. "The Frugal Meal" captures a scene of hardship and resilience, where a young migrant mother finds solace for her six-week-old baby born in a hospital near Westley, CA in 1939. Dorothea Lange's lens immortalizes their struggle and love. Inspired by "The Daughter of Pharaoh Finding the Infant Moses, " we witness the miraculous discovery that changed history. In 1833, an illustrator brought this pivotal moment to life from the pages of the Bible. Across continents and centuries, even needlework tells stories. An unknown creator stitched "The Finding of Moses" on fabric in 19th-century England—a testament to craftsmanship and devotion. Exodus recounts how Moses was discovered amidst reeds—an event depicted through various artistic interpretations like "Pharaoh's Daughter Discovering the Infant Moses. " These works remind us that destiny can be found even in unexpected places. "The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades" speaks volumes about our understanding beyond words. Painted with delicate strokes in 1855, it reminds us that sometimes silence holds more power than speech itself. Amidst these profound narratives lies joyous simplicity—captured beautifully by "Amusing Baby. " The innocence radiating from oil on canvas brings smiles to all who gaze upon it. As we explore further into childhood wonders, "The Centre of Attraction" draws us closer with pen and black ink on watercolor paper. It invites us into a world where imagination reigns supreme—a place where dreams take flight within Babys Dream. " "When life is hard its better to be young, " whispers another artwork from 1911—watercolor on paper capturing both vulnerability and resilience simultaneously. It serves as a reminder that youth possesses an unwavering spirit even when faced with adversity.