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Old Man Collection (#6)

"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: An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving)

An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving)
5616343 An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A smallholder's cottage

A smallholder's cottage
5616074 A smallholder's cottage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a smallholder's cottage interior in London. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1876); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: The old clothes man and his family

The old clothes man and his family
5616058 The old clothes man and his family; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the old clothes man and his family. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1872); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: People watching curiously as an old man cycles past them using a Penny Farthing Bicycle

People watching curiously as an old man cycles past them using a Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1885 (engraving)
5615896 People watching curiously as an old man cycles past them using a Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A domestic servant with the woman of the house, 1880 (engraving)

A domestic servant with the woman of the house, 1880 (engraving)
5616391 A domestic servant with the woman of the house, 1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A grandmother whilst her granddaughter reads to her

A grandmother whilst her granddaughter reads to her
5616052 A grandmother whilst her granddaughter reads to her; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grandmother whilst her granddaughter reads to her. Dated 19th Century)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Using tricycles or Penny Farthing Bicycles while shooting birds. 1883 (engraving)

Using tricycles or Penny Farthing Bicycles while shooting birds. 1883 (engraving)
5615897 Using tricycles or Penny Farthing Bicycles while shooting birds. 1883 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A doctor gives a potion to an old woman. 16th century

A doctor gives a potion to an old woman. 16th century
NWI4953723 A doctor gives a potion to an old woman. 16th century.; (add.info.: A doctor gives a potion to an old woman. 16th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageOld Man Collection: Woman discovering a dead old man sitting in his chair

Woman discovering a dead old man sitting in his chair
NWI4959179 Woman discovering a dead old man sitting in his chair.; (add.info.: Woman discovering a dead old man sitting in his chair.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageOld Man Collection: Letter W like the Whist game. A grandmother and a child playing cards. Doll's alphabet

Letter W like the Whist game. A grandmother and a child playing cards. Doll's alphabet
DUV4201868 Letter W like the Whist game. A grandmother and a child playing cards. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Background imageOld Man Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor, court with the clerge and employees, 1895
LUX4797540 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor, court with the clerge and employees, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageOld Man Collection: GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Visit of the Bishop. 1926. (161 x 211 cm). Oil on canvas

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Visit of the Bishop. 1926. (161 x 211 cm). Oil on canvas. SPAIN
CUL4867835 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Visit of the Bishop. 1926. (161 x 211 cm). Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageOld Man Collection: Guitar player Painting from Trigeria (?) (Italian school) 19th century Mandatory mention

Guitar player Painting from Trigeria (?) (Italian school) 19th century Mandatory mention
JEB4901048 Guitar player Painting from Trigeria (?) (Italian school) 19th century Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille; Musee Regards de Provence, Marseille

Background imageOld Man Collection: The meal of the sick old man: a nun attends an old man. Painting by Marius Barthalot (1861-1933)

The meal of the sick old man: a nun attends an old man. Painting by Marius Barthalot (1861-1933), 19th century
JEB4901742 The meal of the sick old man: a nun attends an old man. Painting by Marius Barthalot (1861-1933), 19th century

Background imageOld Man Collection: Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century

Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century
LSE4112483 Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century.); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Background imageOld Man Collection: Engraving depicting young girl and her family having dinner at home, 19th century

Engraving depicting young girl and her family having dinner at home, 19th century
5308945 Engraving depicting young girl and her family having dinner at home, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young girl and her family having dinner at home)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century

Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century
5308811 Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England

Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. An old woman tells the stories of folklore
NWI4885081 Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. An old woman tells the stories of folklore and commerce to young girls captivated by the stories

Background imageOld Man Collection: First World War: Patriotic map showing a grandfather driving his grandson to avenge the French

First World War: Patriotic map showing a grandfather driving his grandson to avenge the French soldiers who died in
LUX4744065 First World War: Patriotic map showing a grandfather driving his grandson to avenge the French soldiers who died in battle and titled Alons Petity Guy Vengages Them

Background imageOld Man Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: the family of the butcher Loiseau with

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: the family of the butcher Loiseau with the grandmother in
LUX4769393 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: the family of the butcher Loiseau with the grandmother in headdress, 1912 - trade: Boucher Loiseau; (add.info.: France)

Background imageOld Man Collection: An old man and a young woman

An old man and a young woman
DUV4217088 An old man and a young woman; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet

Background imageOld Man Collection: Duties towards oneself: the body. Avarice - Prodigalite. The misery and the wealth of the misery

Duties towards oneself: the body. Avarice - Prodigalite. The misery and the wealth of the misery
DUV4212732 Duties towards oneself: the body. Avarice - Prodigalite. The misery and the wealth of the misery. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Background imageOld Man Collection: The doctor. The doctor reaches out his hand to receive, to examine him

The doctor. The doctor reaches out his hand to receive, to examine him, a urinal which death gives him
FLO4675560 The doctor. The doctor reaches out his hand to receive, to examine him, a urinal which death gives him, which contains the urine of an old man who says he presents

Background imageOld Man Collection: Duties of the child in the family: Duties towards grandparents

Duties of the child in the family: Duties towards grandparents. A young man walks with his grandfather in the park
DUV4212686 Duties of the child in the family: Duties towards grandparents. A young man walks with his grandfather in the park talking to him

Background imageOld Man Collection: Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in ' The Great Bebe Alphabet'

Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210250 Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Background imageOld Man Collection: France: In front of a fireplace an old man of little girls come to watch Christmas toys, 1908

France: In front of a fireplace an old man of little girls come to watch Christmas toys, 1908
LUX4725767 France: In front of a fireplace an old man of little girls come to watch Christmas toys, 1908; (add.info.: France)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Dissension to the Republican Party: politics of the United States of America (USA)

Dissension to the Republican Party: politics of the United States of America (USA) at the end of the 19th century (1890)
PCT4292600 Dissension to the Republican Party: politics of the United States of America (USA) at the end of the 19th century (1890)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Spanish War of Independence

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

Background imageOld Man Collection: Ladies giving a special Strawberry tea to the female ward in a workhouse, 1884

Ladies giving a special Strawberry tea to the female ward in a workhouse, 1884
3480140 Ladies giving a special Strawberry tea to the female ward in a workhouse, 1884; (add.info.: Ladies giving a special Strawberry tea to the female ward in a workhouse)

Background imageOld Man Collection: A cripple making penny wooden toys, 1850

A cripple making penny wooden toys, 1850
3478385 A cripple making penny wooden toys, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cripple making penny wooden toys, while minding children of other tenants of the home)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Blessed to Give, 1850

Blessed to Give, 1850
3478243 Blessed to Give, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Blessed to Give'. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1840-1895). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: The Old Man and the Three Young Men, 1850

The Old Man and the Three Young Men, 1850
3478185 The Old Man and the Three Young Men, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Old Man and the Three Young Men'. The young men are mocking the old man for planting a tree at his age)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Old woman knitting

Old woman knitting
2602624 Old woman knitting; (add.info.: Old woman wearing a bonnet and a shawl, her feet on a footstool, sits knitting. Engraving, London, 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850

A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850
3359492 A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: An elderly gravedigger, 1850

An elderly gravedigger, 1850
3478262 An elderly gravedigger, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly gravedigger taking a break from digging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOld Man Collection: Death, in the form of time, 1850

Death, in the form of time, 1850
3478617 Death, in the form of time, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting death, in the form of time with his scythe, coming on the old woodcutter)

Background imageOld Man Collection: The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Man and the Three Young Men (engraving)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Man and the Three Young Men (engraving)
8669277 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Man and the Three Young Men (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Man and the Three Young Men)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Our Countryside, 1938: The Old Shepherd (b/w photo)

Our Countryside, 1938: The Old Shepherd (b/w photo)
8671507 Our Countryside, 1938: The Old Shepherd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Shepherd)

Background imageOld Man Collection: There was an Old Person in Gray, whose feelings were tinged with dismay (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Person in Gray, whose feelings were tinged with dismay (coloured engraving)
8634397 There was an Old Person in Gray, whose feelings were tinged with dismay (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld Man Collection: There was an Old Person in Black, a Grasshopper jumped on his back (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Person in Black, a Grasshopper jumped on his back (coloured engraving)
8634332 There was an Old Person in Black, a Grasshopper jumped on his back (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person in Black)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Illustration by Gustave Dore for a tale by Charles Perrault: Sleeping Beauty

Illustration by Gustave Dore for a tale by Charles Perrault: Sleeping Beauty
PCT4272398 Illustration by Gustave Dore for a tale by Charles Perrault: Sleeping Beauty. The princess is gonna sting herself at the cattail of an old woman running away in the spindle

Background imageOld Man Collection: Portrait of the artist's mother in law, 1571-78 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the artist's mother in law, 1571-78 (oil on canvas)
8712008 Portrait of the artist's mother in law, 1571-78 (oil on canvas) by Anguissola, Europa (c.1542-?); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Europa Anguissola)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Caroline Herschel, 19th century (photogravure)

Caroline Herschel, 19th century (photogravure)
7342120 Caroline Herschel, 19th century (photogravure) by Tielemann (19th century); 31.7x25.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOld Man Collection: Farmer from the Ries, old man in costume, coat, hat (postcard)

Farmer from the Ries, old man in costume, coat, hat (postcard)
7377797 Farmer from the Ries, old man in costume, coat, hat (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageOld Man Collection: Farmer from the Ries, old man in costume, pipe, fur hat (b/w photo)

Farmer from the Ries, old man in costume, pipe, fur hat (b/w photo)
7377807 Farmer from the Ries, old man in costume, pipe, fur hat (b/w photo); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageOld Man Collection: A stumpwork panel depicting Susannah and the Elders, c.1640-1680 (stumpwork)

A stumpwork panel depicting Susannah and the Elders, c.1640-1680 (stumpwork)
7141210 A stumpwork panel depicting Susannah and the Elders, c.1640-1680 (stumpwork); 48.5x54 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The panel tells the story of Susannah and the Elders)

Background imageOld Man Collection: Reverend Edmund Nelson (1693-1747), 1800 (oil on canvas)

Reverend Edmund Nelson (1693-1747), 1800 (oil on canvas)
7337978 Reverend Edmund Nelson (1693-1747), 1800 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 74.9x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOld Man Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1610 (oil on canvas)

Susanna and the Elders, 1610 (oil on canvas)
8812097 Susanna and the Elders, 1610 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Artemisia (1597-c.1651); 170 -- 119 cm; Schloss Weissenstein




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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.