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Old Man Collection (#3)

"Capturing the Essence of Age: A Glimpse into the World of Old Men" Edward Lear Aged 73 and a Half and His Cat Foss

Background imageOld Man Collection: Old Pensioners leaving Greenwich Hospital, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Old Pensioners leaving Greenwich Hospital, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Old Pensioners leaving Greenwich Hospital, [London], 1865. Naval veterans left the Royal Hospital '...in search of the consolations which only social

Background imageOld Man Collection: Two Nestorians at the Strangers' Home for Asiatics, Limehouse, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Two Nestorians at the Strangers' Home for Asiatics, Limehouse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Two Nestorians at the Strangers' Home for Asiatics, Limehouse, 1862. Priest Yohanan (John)...had heard of the Turkish Missions Aid Society...the idea struck him that if the...condition of his

Background imageOld Man Collection: John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above one hundred years old, 1864. Creator: Unknown

John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above one hundred years old, 1864. Creator: Unknown
John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above one hundred years old, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Empringham, master of the Brigg Union Workhouse

Background imageOld Man Collection: The War in Denmark: Marshal von Wrangel, the Prussian Commander-In-Chief, at Hadersleben..., 1864

The War in Denmark: Marshal von Wrangel, the Prussian Commander-In-Chief, at Hadersleben..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Marshal von Wrangel, the Prussian Commander-In-Chief, at Hadersleben - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mehdi mokhtari

Mehdi mokhtari
Mehdi Mokhtari

Background imageOld Man Collection: The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas)

The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas)
8766630 The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.8x76 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Background imageOld Man Collection: Solomon - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (1866)

Solomon - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (1866)
PCT4285068 Solomon - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (1866) - by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century

Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century
5308550 Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk. Dated 19th century 01/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A domestic scene

A domestic scene
5616063 A domestic scene; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a domestic scene, an elderly woman cooking something in a pot within the fireplace. Dated 19th Century)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Grandparents with their grandchildren

Grandparents with their grandchildren
5616055 Grandparents with their grandchildren; (add.info.: Illustration depicting grandparents with their grandchildren. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A grandmother and her granddaughter

A grandmother and her granddaughter
5616054 A grandmother and her granddaughter; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grandmother and her granddaughter walking together. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1873); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: William Cullen Bryant, 1794 - 1878. American romantic poet, journalist

William Cullen Bryant, 1794 - 1878. American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening
UIG5419725 William Cullen Bryant, 1794 - 1878. American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Seen here as an old man

Background imageOld Man Collection: Engraving depicting two elderly Khoikhoi men in European dress

Engraving depicting two elderly Khoikhoi men in European dress. The Khoikhoi are a group of Khosian people native to
UIG5426378 Engraving depicting two elderly Khoikhoi men in European dress. The Khoikhoi are a group of Khosian people native to south-western Africa

Background imageOld Man Collection: Old couple in traditional costumes, Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany (postcard)

Old couple in traditional costumes, Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany (postcard)
7377720 Old couple in traditional costumes, Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageOld Man Collection: Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)

Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)
7377791 Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageOld Man Collection: Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century

Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century
5308872 Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century

Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century
5308587 Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill)

Background imageOld Man Collection: A scene from the Lancashire colliery strike

A scene from the Lancashire colliery strike
5616080 A scene from the Lancashire colliery strike; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene from the Lancashire colliery strike)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Grandparents with their granddaughter

Grandparents with their granddaughter
5616047 Grandparents with their granddaughter; (add.info.: Illustration depicting grandparents with their granddaughter. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: Elderly Vietnamese woman. 1895 (photo)

Elderly Vietnamese woman. 1895 (photo)
5669253 Elderly Vietnamese woman. 1895 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A Penny for Yourself, c.1870 (w/c)

A Penny for Yourself, c.1870 (w/c)
STC80993 A Penny for Yourself, c.1870 (w/c) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 27.9x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by James Clarke Waite); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageOld Man Collection: Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)

Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879766 Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 108x90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageOld Man Collection: There was an Old Man whose remorse, induced him to drink Caper Sauce (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Man whose remorse, induced him to drink Caper Sauce (coloured engraving)
8634376 There was an Old Man whose remorse, induced him to drink Caper Sauce (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Portrait of Don Luigi Bonetti. Painting by Giovanni Muzzioli (1854-1894). Museo Civico, Modene

Portrait of Don Luigi Bonetti. Painting by Giovanni Muzzioli (1854-1894). Museo Civico, Modene
VEN5032747 Portrait of Don Luigi Bonetti. Painting by Giovanni Muzzioli (1854-1894). Museo Civico, Modene.; Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Don Luigi Bonetti)

Background imageOld Man Collection: A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo

A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979812 A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageOld Man Collection: Reconstitution of the temptation of the hermit: a naked woman

Reconstitution of the temptation of the hermit: a naked woman and an old man seeking to repel the temptation of the sin
JEB4831608 Reconstitution of the temptation of the hermit: a naked woman and an old man seeking to repel the temptation of the sin of flesh around 1895 Anonymous photography; (add.info)

Background imageOld Man Collection: The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration)

The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834559 The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld Man Collection: The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_8_3: War of 14 -18

The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_8_3: War of 14 -18: Anniversary " Four years today we put it
ICA4848170 The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_8_3: War of 14 -18: Anniversary " Four years today we put it

Background imageOld Man Collection: Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer

Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer
NWI4950123 Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer.; (add.info.: Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageOld Man Collection: Character of the Bible: An old Hebrew man blind with his daughter who can represent Tobit or

Character of the Bible: An old Hebrew man blind with his daughter who can represent Tobit or the miracle of Christ
NWI4877555 Character of the Bible: An old Hebrew man blind with his daughter who can represent Tobit or the miracle of Christ

Background imageOld Man Collection: Allegory of old age. Painting by Michel Francois Dandre Barbon (1700-1778)

Allegory of old age. Painting by Michel Francois Dandre Barbon (1700-1778), French school of the 18th century
JEB4846234 Allegory of old age. Painting by Michel Francois Dandre Barbon (1700-1778), French school of the 18th century. 1744 cm 37x29. Private collection.; (add.info.: Allegory of old age)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boetius, ca. 470-525) - Colorisee engraving

Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boetius, ca. 470-525) - Colorisee engraving, 16th century - Old-maid witch
NWI4929769 Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boetius, ca. 470-525) - Colorisee engraving, 16th century - Old-maid witch

Background imageOld Man Collection: A prince speaking to an old woman sitting on the floor and cutting grass with a serpe

A prince speaking to an old woman sitting on the floor and cutting grass with a serpe
PCT4278312 A prince speaking to an old woman sitting on the floor and cutting grass with a serpe. Illustration of the 19th century by Bertall (Albert d'Arnoux)

Background imageOld Man Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Paterne-Racan: church, on the church square

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Paterne-Racan: church, on the church square, firefighters prepare a dequeue
LUX4777431 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Paterne-Racan: church, on the church square, firefighters prepare a dequeue, an old woman using a cane, crosses the square, flags

Background imageOld Man Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Vihiers: a family from a village in Maine et Loire

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Vihiers: a family from a village in Maine et Loire poses with the new ne
LUX4750597 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Vihiers: a family from a village in Maine et Loire poses with the new ne and his mother, 1895; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Germany: Mr Nau traveling, in the window of his house, 1865

Germany: Mr Nau traveling, in the window of his house, 1865
LUX4805578 Germany: Mr Nau traveling, in the window of his house, 1865; (add.info.: Germany: Mr Nau traveling, in the window of his house, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageOld Man Collection: First World War: France, Drawing showing the letter of the front soldier in his family, 1915

First World War: France, Drawing showing the letter of the front soldier in his family, 1915
LUX4737212 First World War: France, Drawing showing the letter of the front soldier in his family, 1915; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Background imageOld Man Collection: Female ward at the Westminster Union, 1877

Female ward at the Westminster Union, 1877
3479861 Female ward at the Westminster Union, 1877; (add.info.: Female ward at the Westminster Union (Workhouse). Old women (aged female paupers) sewing, 1877.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: France, Studio photography of an old man, 1862

France, Studio photography of an old man, 1862
LUX4733861 France, Studio photography of an old man, 1862; (add.info.: France, Studio photography of an old man, 1862); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageOld Man Collection: Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France, A grandmother poses with her grandson in the studio, 1865

Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France, A grandmother poses with her grandson in the studio, 1865
LUX4730257 Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France, A grandmother poses with her grandson in the studio, 1865; (add.info.: Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France

Background imageOld Man Collection: Chinese play a game of dice, one man with pigtail, another in straw hat, one smoking a pipe

Chinese play a game of dice, one man with pigtail, another in straw hat, one smoking a pipe
FLO4723374 Chinese play a game of dice, one man with pigtail, another in straw hat, one smoking a pipe, and a farmer in glasses holding an adze - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker from "

Background imageOld Man Collection: Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207516 Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageOld Man Collection: The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her

The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph)
XEE4143316 The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac

Background imageOld Man Collection: Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageOld Man Collection: A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman

A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman
FLO4718115 A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Background imageOld Man Collection: Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a

Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by
FLO4718042 Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Japan - Old peasant with his stick and a basket, 1865

Japan - Old peasant with his stick and a basket, 1865
LUX4711490 Japan - Old peasant with his stick and a basket, 1865; (add.info.: Japan - Old peasant with his stick and a basket, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageOld Man Collection: Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880

Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880
LUX4710992 Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880; (add.info.: Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine




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"Capturing the Essence of Age: A Glimpse into the World of Old Men" Edward Lear Aged 73 and a Half and His Cat Foss, Aged 16 (litho): Celebrating the bond between an old man and his feline companion, standing strong through the years. I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper): Reminding us that age is no barrier to acquiring knowledge and wisdom; we are forever students in life's classroom. Local Character, 1931: Unveiling the unique charm of an elderly individual whose presence adds color to their community, embodying a rich tapestry of stories and experiences. King Lear and the Fool in the Storm, Act III Scene 2 from King Lear by Shakespeare: The tempests faced by old men symbolize their resilience amidst life's trials, as depicted in this iconic scene from literature. Reading the Scriptures, 1874. Creator: Thomas Waterman Wood: An intimate portrayal capturing an old man finding solace in faith while immersing himself in sacred texts. Mr Oliver Firrell, blacksmith of Matfield Green, Kent. 1938: Paying homage to skilled craftsmen like Mr Firrell who have dedicated their lives to traditional trades that shape our communities. A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w/c on paper): Transporting us back in time when steam engines fascinated people across generations – reminding us how technology has evolved over time. The Pasta Eater -19th century (oil on canvas): Reflecting upon simple pleasures enjoyed by older generations – savoring a warm plate of pasta with contentment etched across weathered faces. Thailand farmers: Honoring hardworking individuals who have spent their lives tilling fields under scorching suns, their resilience and dedication feeding nations.