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New Born Infant Collection (#2)

In the enchanting world of art, the delicate beauty of a newborn infant is captured in various forms

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Peasant Mother and Child, c.1895 (drypoint on ivory laid paper)

Peasant Mother and Child, c.1895 (drypoint on ivory laid paper)
5859902 Peasant Mother and Child, c.1895 (drypoint on ivory laid paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Mary Cassatt)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Peasant Mother and Child, c.1895 (etching & aquatint)

Peasant Mother and Child, c.1895 (etching & aquatint)
5859901 Peasant Mother and Child, c.1895 (etching & aquatint) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Mary Cassatt)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Charity, c.1590 (oil on wood)

Charity, c.1590 (oil on wood)
XOS5882001 Charity, c.1590 (oil on wood) by Bloemaert, Abraham (1566-1651); 87x100 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel)

Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel)
XOS5880693 Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel) by Starnina, Gherardo (c.1354-1409/13); 80.5x53.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877694 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 108x90.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Carlo Dolci)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1624 (oil on canvas)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1624 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877571 Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1624 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 95.9x96.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Guercino)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The Infant Saviour. (colour litho)

The Infant Saviour. (colour litho)
8636018 The Infant Saviour. (colour litho) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infant Saviour)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Illustration for Babes and Birds (colour litho)

Illustration for Babes and Birds (colour litho)
8641483 Illustration for Babes and Birds (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Babes and Birds, Verses by Jessie Pope)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: A breath of the Salt Sea (engraving)

A breath of the Salt Sea (engraving)
8652565 A breath of the Salt Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A breath of the Salt Sea. Illustration for Home Words (1884).); © Look and Learn

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Baby in Pram (colour litho)

Baby in Pram (colour litho)
8650403 Baby in Pram (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby in Pram. Illustration for Buttercups)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The cottage door (engraving)

The cottage door (engraving)
8635196 The cottage door (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cottage door; old woman making lace with a mother and child)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Is it yours? (colour litho)

Is it yours? (colour litho)
8656795 Is it yours? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Is it yours?" Child's dummy with a yellow bow)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Darmstadt Madonna (chromolitho)

Darmstadt Madonna (chromolitho)
8656860 Darmstadt Madonna (chromolitho) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darmstadt Madonna. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho)

Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho)
8656733 Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let's kiss and make up! Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The baby Moses found in the bulrushes by Pharaoh's daughter (colour litho)

The baby Moses found in the bulrushes by Pharaoh's daughter (colour litho)
8656841 The baby Moses found in the bulrushes by Pharaoh's daughter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Our young Prince of Wails (colour litho)

Our young Prince of Wails (colour litho)
8635544 Our young Prince of Wails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our young Prince of Wails. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Jiu-jitsu (b/w photo)

Jiu-jitsu (b/w photo)
8635533 Jiu-jitsu (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jiu-jitsu, rear view of a toddler. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Baby's swaddling clothes (coloured engraving)

Baby's swaddling clothes (coloured engraving)
8655769 Baby's swaddling clothes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby's swaddling clothes)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Employers Liability Act (colour litho)

Employers Liability Act (colour litho)
8656707 Employers Liability Act (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Employers Liability Act. Cause and Effect. Compensation (enough to marry on)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Mary had a little lamb (colour litho)

Mary had a little lamb (colour litho)
8656641 Mary had a little lamb (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary had a little lamb. Woman and screaming child)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The boss at Morecambe (b/w photo)

The boss at Morecambe (b/w photo)
8656602 The boss at Morecambe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boss at Morecambe. Naked child at the beach)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The lion of Florence (colour litho)

The lion of Florence (colour litho)
8664102 The lion of Florence (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving)

A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving)
8672817 A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving)

Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving)
8626221 Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of a child in ancient Germany)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Prince Edward of Wales holding his baby brother, Prince George, 1903 (b/w photo)

Prince Edward of Wales holding his baby brother, Prince George, 1903 (b/w photo)
8626609 Prince Edward of Wales holding his baby brother, Prince George, 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The Flight into Egypt, c.1544-45 (oil on canvas)

The Flight into Egypt, c.1544-45 (oil on canvas)
8682932 The Flight into Egypt, c.1544-45 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); 154 x 228.6 cm; Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Jacopo Bassano)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho)

Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho)
8677629 Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)

Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)
8677372 Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York (b/w photo)

The birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York (b/w photo)
8676149 The birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: English Period Costumes: A Lady, Thirteenth Century (colour litho)

English Period Costumes: A Lady, Thirteenth Century (colour litho)
8668183 English Period Costumes: A Lady, Thirteenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady, Thirteenth Century)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The Bicycle Ride (engraving)

The Bicycle Ride (engraving)
8665229 The Bicycle Ride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle Ride. Illustration for The Children's Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: At home with Booboo and Jubilee, chimpanzees at London Zoo (b/w photo)

At home with Booboo and Jubilee, chimpanzees at London Zoo (b/w photo)
8664238 At home with Booboo and Jubilee, chimpanzees at London Zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At home with Booboo and Jubilee)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Business away from home - Business away from home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo

Business away from home - Business away from home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980175 Business away from home - Business away from home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Business away from home - Business away from home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: The Holy Parent or Lignee of Madame Sainte Anne. Saint Anne had three husbands: Joachim, Cleophas

The Holy Parent or Lignee of Madame Sainte Anne. Saint Anne had three husbands: Joachim, Cleophas, and Salome
JEB4882744 The Holy Parent or Lignee of Madame Sainte Anne. Saint Anne had three husbands: Joachim, Cleophas, and Salome. From her first husband, Joachim, she had a daughter, Saint Mary

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Population of America: mother cooking in a kettle in front of the fireplace, 18th century

Population of America: mother cooking in a kettle in front of the fireplace, 18th century
NWI4879688 Population of America: mother cooking in a kettle in front of the fireplace, 18th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Population of America)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Daily life North America: bath time at the nursery (creche). Illustration for an advertisement for

Daily life North America: bath time at the nursery (creche). Illustration for an advertisement for Ivory Soap, 1903
NWI4880121 Daily life North America: bath time at the nursery (creche). Illustration for an advertisement for Ivory Soap, 1903

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Y: a child in the cradle (Ynfans or Infans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)

Y: a child in the cradle (Ynfans or Infans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221955 Y: a child in the cradle (Ynfans or Infans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving)

Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4927320 Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: The Italian monk and astrologer Tommaso Campanella (1538-1639)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Nannies in the Saint-Pierre gardens, in Montmartre, 1906 (b/w photo)

Nannies in the Saint-Pierre gardens, in Montmartre, 1906 (b/w photo)
ELD4939194 Nannies in the Saint-Pierre gardens, in Montmartre, 1906 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Virgin and Child between Saint Cassiano d'Imola and San Pier Crisologo (died 450)

Virgin and Child between Saint Cassiano d'Imola and San Pier Crisologo (died 450)
VEN5027531 Virgin and Child between Saint Cassiano d'Imola and San Pier Crisologo (died 450), Eveque of Ravenna (Peter Chrysologue)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: European immigrants piled in a boat from New York to Boston in 1870

European immigrants piled in a boat from New York to Boston in 1870 (Immigrants crowded on a boat to Boston MA)
NWI4902972 European immigrants piled in a boat from New York to Boston in 1870 (Immigrants crowded on a boat to Boston MA, from New York)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Fashionable woman near the Palais Royale, Paris, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving

Fashionable woman near the Palais Royale, Paris, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin
FLO4671743 Fashionable woman near the Palais Royale, Paris, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners and Customs of the French, " London, Sotheran

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Boulevard performers, musicians, conjurers, quacks and monkey trainers, Paris, circa 1815

Boulevard performers, musicians, conjurers, quacks and monkey trainers, Paris, circa 1815
FLO4671728 Boulevard performers, musicians, conjurers, quacks and monkey trainers, Paris, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century

Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table
FLO4646497 Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table, men smoking pipes, etc

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the hairy on leave making a child to his wife for

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the hairy on leave making a child to his wife for France, 1917
LUX4739238 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the hairy on leave making a child to his wife for France, 1917; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing new nes with hairy helmets in shell casings at

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing new nes with hairy helmets in shell casings at the bottom of a trench
LUX4738265 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing new nes with hairy helmets in shell casings at the bottom of a trench playing war

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: First World War: France, Photo montage depicting new born in a trench

First World War: France, Photo montage depicting new born in a trench, titled: Slice of the Hairy Seed, 1916
LUX4738249 First World War: France, Photo montage depicting new born in a trench, titled: Slice of the Hairy Seed, 1916; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Background imageNew Born Infant Collection: Patriotic image showing a drawing of three children under the French flag, 1915 (postcard)

Patriotic image showing a drawing of three children under the French flag, 1915 (postcard)
LUX4738171 Patriotic image showing a drawing of three children under the French flag, 1915 (postcard); (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France




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In the enchanting world of art, the delicate beauty of a newborn infant is captured in various forms. From Gin Lane's haunting engraving to the vivid colors of A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby, each artwork tells a unique story. Just like the Judgment of Solomon depicted in an oil on panel masterpiece, this tiny being possesses an innocence that captivates hearts and inspires awe. As we gaze upon a Page of Victorian printed scraps, colored engravings bring forth images of cherubic faces and tender moments shared between mother and child. The dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon reminds us that even ancient times celebrated new life as a precious gift. Similarly, Barn owl and chicks portrayed in vibrant lithographs symbolize nurturing instincts found across species. A Polyptych from Conversano unveils the Nativity scene with its central figure - a newborn infant who would change history forever. In Virgin and Child painted on wood around 1500, we witness Mary cradling her divine son with tenderness beyond words. Traveling to distant lands through Mexican Indians returning from market or Eskimaux of Baffin's Bay watercolors allows us to appreciate how cultures worldwide cherish their little ones. These artworks serve as windows into different societies' customs and traditions surrounding birth. Tapestries have long been used to depict significant events, such as Saint Benedict presenting his heart to the Virgin Mary amidst mille fleurs motifs. This fragment from 1500-25 showcases devotion intertwined with themes of new beginnings. Finally, stepping into an Interior of a Peasant's Cottage reveals humble surroundings where love knows no boundaries. Here too lies evidence that every newborn holds immeasurable potential regardless of their circumstances. As we explore these diverse artistic representations spanning centuries and continents, one truth remains constant: The arrival of a new born infant is both miraculous and universally cherished—a testament to life's enduring wonderment.