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Reminder Collection (#2)

"Time's Unyielding Reminder: Embracing Life's Transience" In the timeless masterpiece, "Vanitas Still Life with a Tulip, Skull and Hour-Glass

Background imageReminder Collection: Wins him, kid. Engraving in 'Caricatures-Singeries'. Imp. lith

Wins him, kid. Engraving in "Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith
DUV4211729 Wins him, kid. Engraving in " Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith. Pellerin et Cie a Epinal, patented suppliers of S.M. L Imperatrice. Second half of the 19th century. Plate n.158

Background imageReminder Collection: Title page from The Masters of the Poster, Volumes I-V; Les Maitres de l Affiche

Title page from The Masters of the Poster, Volumes I-V; Les Maitres de l Affiche
659438 Title page from The Masters of the Poster, Volumes I-V; Les Maitres de l Affiche, Volumes I-V, 1896-1900 (lithograph) by Berthon

Background imageReminder Collection: Label for Reminders thread (colour litho)

Label for Reminders thread (colour litho)
982291 Label for Reminders thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for Reminders thread, depicting a group of three female drummers)

Background imageReminder Collection: Postcard design - To remind you of our date

Postcard design - To remind you of our date! Two little monkeys meet beneath a palm tree. Date: circa 1937

Background imageReminder Collection: Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)

Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1614417 Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

Background imageReminder Collection: A sharpener sharpening his knives. Detail of his face. 1st century BC (marble sculpture)

A sharpener sharpening his knives. Detail of his face. 1st century BC (marble sculpture)
LRI4596123 A sharpener sharpening his knives. Detail of his face. 1st century BC (marble sculpture) by Roman, (1st century BC); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageReminder Collection: A sharpener sharpening his knives, 1st century BC (marble sculpture)

A sharpener sharpening his knives, 1st century BC (marble sculpture)
LRI4596111 A sharpener sharpening his knives, 1st century BC (marble sculpture) by Roman, (1st century BC); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageReminder Collection: Small metier of the city of Naples: a knife sharpener. Engraving after a painting by F

Small metier of the city of Naples: a knife sharpener. Engraving after a painting by F
GIA4789900 Small metier of the city of Naples: a knife sharpener. Engraving after a painting by F. Palizza. From a work by Francesco de Bourcard " Costumi del regno di Napoli", 1858

Background imageReminder Collection: Old trade: the knife grinder (Lithograph, 19th century)

Old trade: the knife grinder (Lithograph, 19th century)
LRI4644091 Old trade: the knife grinder (Lithograph, 19th century) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Palazzo Morando, Milano

Background imageReminder Collection: The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving)

The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving)
CHT307816 The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReminder Collection: The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving)

The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving)
1042444 The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Side of St Stephen s)

Background imageReminder Collection: Poster, Time to change to Winter Shell

Poster, Time to change to Winter Shell, for Shell Mex and BP. Designed by Eckersley and Lombers. circa 1950s

Background imageReminder Collection: Petrole Hahn, 1910 (colour litho)

Petrole Hahn, 1910 (colour litho)
CH323262 Petrole Hahn, 1910 (colour litho) by Lautrec, Boulanger (fl.1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageReminder Collection: Copy of a letter written by Charles II, 1648 (litho)

Copy of a letter written by Charles II, 1648 (litho)
476890 Copy of a letter written by Charles II, 1648 (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReminder Collection: Le remouleur Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860) 19th century Sun

Le remouleur Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860) 19th century Sun
JLJ4598368 Le remouleur Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860) 19th century Sun. 0, 38x0, 32 m by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); Louvre, Paris

Background imageReminder Collection: Letter R Repastor. Engraving in 'Alphabet des jeux'. Mr

Letter R Repastor. Engraving in "Alphabet des jeux". Mr
DUV4210122 Letter R Repastor. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Background imageReminder Collection: A remover in Estonia. Drawing by Henriet, to illustrate his trip to the Russian Baltic

A remover in Estonia. Drawing by Henriet, to illustrate his trip to the Russian Baltic
LSE4325580 A remover in Estonia. Drawing by Henriet, to illustrate his trip to the Russian Baltic provinces in 1851-54. Engraving in " Le tour du monde", edited by Edouard Charton, 1865

Background imageReminder Collection: The Triumph of Death (chromolitho)

The Triumph of Death (chromolitho)
668491 The Triumph of Death (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Death)

Background imageReminder Collection: Sculpture made by a German goldfather in ivory, gold and enamel

Sculpture made by a German goldfather in ivory, gold and enamel
LRI4646557 Sculpture made by a German goldfather in ivory, gold and enamel. Florence, Museo degli Argenti (Inv. Gem 1921, n)

Background imageReminder Collection: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, 1893 (litho)

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, 1893 (litho)
KDC384287 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, 1893 (litho) by Empress Frederick of Germany (1840-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thus passes the glory of this world ; Victoria)

Background imageReminder Collection: Memento mori ( INGREDIMVR CVNCTI, DIVES CVM PAVPERE MIXTVS ), c

Memento mori ( INGREDIMVR CVNCTI, DIVES CVM PAVPERE MIXTVS ), c
6318557 Memento mori ( INGREDIMVR CVNCTI, DIVES CVM PAVPERE MIXTVS ), c.1750 (etching with engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); 45.7x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReminder Collection: Letters Q Rs T; Q Querelle; R Repasseur;s Skipping; T Turners

Letters Q Rs T; Q Querelle; R Repasseur;s Skipping; T Turners
DUV4210113 Letters Q Rs T; Q Querelle; R Repasseur;s Skipping; T Turners. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Background imageReminder Collection: DONT FORGET BOARD

DONT FORGET BOARD
A timely reminder board! A handy household appointments or tasks jotter pad, with a picture of Big Ben on it and a handy pen attached. Date: 1930s

Background imageReminder Collection: Advertisement - Kodak Girl 1920s

Advertisement - Kodak Girl 1920s
The Kodak Girl - a reminder to everyone to take their Kodak camera with them to the seaside Date: 1913

Background imageReminder Collection: The Triumph of Death In the midst of life

The Triumph of Death In the midst of life... a reminder that Death is waiting for us all... Date: 14th century

Background imageReminder Collection: Cartoon, alarm clock with bells, hands pointing to three o clock

Cartoon, alarm clock with bells, hands pointing to three o clock

Background imageReminder Collection: Recollection Reminder Allegorical representation

Recollection Reminder Allegorical representation
Recollection, Reminder. Allegorical representation with a standing woman with a flower in the right hand. In the background a stylized tree

Background imageReminder Collection: Glosh Tower, Mullet Peninsula, Co Mayo, Ireland; 19Th Century Tower

Glosh Tower, Mullet Peninsula, Co Mayo, Ireland; 19Th Century Tower

Background imageReminder Collection: Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland; Deserted Farm

Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland; Deserted Farm

Background imageReminder Collection: Jerpoint Abbey, Co Kilkenny, Ireland; 12Th Century Abbey

Jerpoint Abbey, Co Kilkenny, Ireland; 12Th Century Abbey

Background imageReminder Collection: Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

Background imageReminder Collection: Beaghmore Stone Circles, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Background imageReminder Collection: Clock with alarm

Clock with alarm on a blue background

Background imageReminder Collection: Germany. Congress of Gotha, 1875

Germany. Congress of Gotha, 1875, where was founded the German Socialist Party (SPD). Reminder sheet with portrait of Marx and Lassalle at the centre

Background imageReminder Collection: Illustration, spiral notepad with pencil

Illustration, spiral notepad with pencil

Background imageReminder Collection: Borage (Borago officinalis), Flower

Borage (Borago officinalis), Flower

Background imageReminder Collection: Old Fairies Dancing

Old Fairies Dancing
Fairies dancing - a reminder that not ALL fairies are young and dishy !

Background imageReminder Collection: Communism sculpture in Mala Strana, Prague, Czech Republic

Communism sculpture in Mala Strana, Prague, Czech Republic

Background imageReminder Collection: Susi - with clock

Susi - with clock
Susi - with a clock, and a note with a reminder about turning the clocks back one hour. 1950s

Background imageReminder Collection: Women and War 1914

Women and War 1914
A stark reminder of the Reality of War in a cartoon by Will Dyson. Date: Aug 7th 1914

Background imageReminder Collection: George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo and broken window

George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo and broken window
George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo walks past a window just as a brick crashes into the glass. Will he get the blame? Originally published as Valentine postcard no

Background imageReminder Collection: Reminder of England in a YMCA hut in France, WW1

Reminder of England in a YMCA hut in France, WW1
A Y.M.C.A. hut in France with the end wall painted with a mural done by a British officer, assisted by YMCA workers, showing a scene of English countryside

Background imageReminder Collection: Cartoon story, Escaping the War, WW1

Cartoon story, Escaping the War, WW1
First World War cartoon story, Escaping the War. A man looks forward to the weekend in the country, thinking he will escape all the war news

Background imageReminder Collection: Portrait Man Architect Geographer 1597 Oil copper

Portrait Man Architect Geographer 1597 Oil copper
Artokoloro

Background imageReminder Collection: Statues of heroes at Heroes Square

Statues of heroes at Heroes Square
Animal Representation, Photography, Tonnaja Travel Photography, 636936114

Background imageReminder Collection: Illustrated calendar, front view

Illustrated calendar, front view

Background imageReminder Collection: Santa Clause writing on a piece of paper

Santa Clause writing on a piece of paper

Background imageReminder Collection: Illustration of syringe next to suitcase

Illustration of syringe next to suitcase




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"Time's Unyielding Reminder: Embracing Life's Transience" In the timeless masterpiece, "Vanitas Still Life with a Tulip, Skull and Hour-Glass, " the artist captures the essence of mortality. The tulip, symbolizing fleeting beauty, stands alongside the skull and hourglass as a poignant reminder that life is ephemeral. King George VI graciously thanks British children in an act of gratitude that serves as a reminder of unity and resilience during challenging times. Their innocence and purity remind us to cherish moments of joy amidst adversity. A comic postcard depicts men nonchalantly passing by a shop window, oblivious to the passage of time. This whimsical image subtly reminds us not to get caught up in our daily routines but instead savor every moment before it slips away. An old man contemplates life and death while being visited by the Grim Reaper in an oval memento. This haunting portrayal serves as a stark reminder that death is inevitable for all, urging us to live each day with purpose and meaning. The Pirate's Grave silently whispers tales of adventure cut short by mortality's grip. It serves as a solemn reminder that even those who once roamed fearlessly on turbulent seas eventually succumb to their final voyage. A cross standing tall against an ominous backdrop powerfully reminds us of our own mortality. Its presence evokes reflection on life's brevity and urges us to make every moment count before we reach "the end. " The Congress of Gotha held in Germany in 1875 was not only significant politically but also served as a stark reminder that societal progress requires constant vigilance. It prompts introspection about how history shapes our present reality. Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez's drawing portrays "the remover, " one among many small metiers found on Parisian streets at the turn of the 20th century. This humble depiction invites contemplation about forgotten trades and how they remind us of the passage of time.