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"Returning: A Journey Through Time, History, and Emotions" Step into the world of "returning, " where every moment holds a story waiting to be told

Background imageReturning Collection: Parmi les populations delivrees; Pres de Maretz, entre le Cateau et Cambrai... 1918

Parmi les populations delivrees; Pres de Maretz, entre le Cateau et Cambrai... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Parmi les populations delivrees; Pres de Maretz, entre le Cateau et Cambrai; des soldats anglais pretent leur aide aux habitants rentrant dans leur village que l'ennemi les avait obliges a

Background imageReturning Collection: Return from the Hunt, c.1845. Creator: Charles Rochussen

Return from the Hunt, c.1845. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Return from the Hunt, c.1845

Background imageReturning Collection: The return of the prodigal son, c.1540-c.1550. Creator: Cornelis Anthonisz

The return of the prodigal son, c.1540-c.1550. Creator: Cornelis Anthonisz
The return of the prodigal son, c.1540-c.1550. Son (Filius Prodigus) kneeling and embraced by father. Around them love (Dilectio), truth (Veritas), Hope (Spes)

Background imageReturning Collection: Fénélon returns a Stolen Cow to a Peasant, c19th century. Creator: Louis Hersent

Fénélon returns a Stolen Cow to a Peasant, c19th century. Creator: Louis Hersent
Fenelon returns a Stolen Cow to a Peasant, c19th century

Background imageReturning Collection: A L'Ouvrier de la Victoire !; Merci !, 1918. Creator: Louis Remy Sabattier

A L'Ouvrier de la Victoire !; Merci !, 1918. Creator: Louis Remy Sabattier
A L'Ouvrier de la Victoire !; Merci !, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageReturning Collection: La joie dans les Foyers; Le retour du prisonnier, 1918. Creator: J Simont

La joie dans les Foyers; Le retour du prisonnier, 1918. Creator: J Simont
La joie dans les Foyers; Le retour du prisonnier, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageReturning Collection: King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669

King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Other Title(s): King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem. Solomon Receives Gifts

Background imageReturning Collection: Parable of the Prodigal Son, 1538. Creator: Cornelis Massys

Parable of the Prodigal Son, 1538. Creator: Cornelis Massys
Parable of the Prodigal Son, 1538

Background imageReturning Collection: The Return from the Hunt, 1650-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach

The Return from the Hunt, 1650-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
The Return from the Hunt, 1650-1674

Background imageReturning Collection: The return of the prodigal son, unknown date. Creator: Anon

The return of the prodigal son, unknown date. Creator: Anon
The return of the prodigal son, unknown date

Background imageReturning Collection: Port at Douarnenez, c.1920-c.1924. Creator: Gerrit van Blaaderen

Port at Douarnenez, c.1920-c.1924. Creator: Gerrit van Blaaderen
Port at Douarnenez, c.1920-c.1924. Fishermen dressed in red, against a green-blue background of water

Background imageReturning Collection: Along the Coast, 1840-1850. Creator: Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer

Along the Coast, 1840-1850. Creator: Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer
Along the Coast, 1840-1850

Background imageReturning Collection: Design for a theatre piece: Dorinda gives Silvio his dog back, 1715-1798

Design for a theatre piece: Dorinda gives Silvio his dog back, 1715-1798. Creator: Dionys van Nijmegen
Design for a theatre piece: Dorinda gives Silvio his dog back, 1715-1798. Design for a painting

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning fishermen are received at Hornbæk Strand, 1848-1891. Creator: Carl Neumann

Returning fishermen are received at Hornbæk Strand, 1848-1891. Creator: Carl Neumann
Returning fishermen are received at Hornbaek Strand, 1848-1891

Background imageReturning Collection: Return of the prodigal son, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon

Return of the prodigal son, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
Return of the prodigal son, 1742-1801. The lost son returns home. He is met there by his father, who warmly welcomes him. On the right a calf is slaughtered for a feast to celebrate the son's

Background imageReturning Collection: The Prodigal Son, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius

The Prodigal Son, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius
The Prodigal Son, 1661

Background imageReturning Collection: Les transformations du fantassin Francais pendant la guerre, 1917. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott

Les transformations du fantassin Francais pendant la guerre, 1917. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Les transformations du fantassin Francais pendant la guerre, 1917. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageReturning Collection: Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672

Background imageReturning Collection: Turning homewards, 1860-1911. Creator: Jozef Israels

Turning homewards, 1860-1911. Creator: Jozef Israels
Turning homewards, 1860-1911

Background imageReturning Collection: U.S.S. New York, return of landing party, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. New York, return of landing party, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. New York, return of landing party, between 1893 and 1901

Background imageReturning Collection: Return of the Army Works Corps from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Return of the Army Works Corps from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Army Works Corps from the Crimea, 1856. Mechanics and labourers at Waterloo Station in London. The Army Works Corps...originated in a suggestion made by Sir Joseph Paxton

Background imageReturning Collection: Seascape off Scheveningen Beach, c.1629. Creator: Willem Van Diest

Seascape off Scheveningen Beach, c.1629. Creator: Willem Van Diest
Seascape off Scheveningen Beach, c.1629

Background imageReturning Collection: U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899

Background imageReturning Collection: Les Batailles de l'Artois; le rentree du ballon (nord d'Arras), 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng

Les Batailles de l'Artois; le rentree du ballon (nord d'Arras), 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
Les Batailles de l'Artois; le rentree du ballon (nord d'Arras), 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Background imageReturning Collection: L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; l'homme propose, 1919. Creator: Het Leven

L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; l'homme propose, 1919. Creator: Het Leven
L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; l'homme propose, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageReturning Collection: L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les deputes d'Alsace et de Lorraine siegeant pour...1919

L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les deputes d'Alsace et de Lorraine siegeant pour...1919. Creator: Unknown
L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les deputes d'Alsace et de Lorraine siegeant pour la premiere fois a la Chambre francaise, le 8 decembre 1919

Background imageReturning Collection: L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les representants de l'Alsace et de la Lorraine font... 1919

L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les representants de l'Alsace et de la Lorraine font... 1919
L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les representants de l'Alsace et de la Lorraine font leur entree a la Chambre Francaise, le 8 decembre 1919, 1919

Background imageReturning Collection: Driving Home, 1893-1896. Creator: Hans Smidth

Driving Home, 1893-1896. Creator: Hans Smidth
Driving Home, 1893-1896

Background imageReturning Collection: Mr et Mme Prudohomme revenant de la foire... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Mr et Mme Prudohomme revenant de la foire... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr et Mme Prudohomme revenant de la foire... 19th century. Parisian sketches - Mr and Mrs Prudhomme returning from the fair

Background imageReturning Collection: M Poincare Hate son retour en France; Rentrant A Paris, le President quitte la gare du Nord

M Poincare Hate son retour en France; Rentrant A Paris, le President quitte la gare du Nord, 1914 Creator: Unknown
M Poincare Hate son retour en France; Rentrant A Paris, le President quitte la gare du Nord, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageReturning Collection: Aux cris de 'Vive la France !', sa voiture est escortee jusqu'a l'Elysee, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Aux cris de "Vive la France !", sa voiture est escortee jusqu'a l'Elysee, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Aux cris de "Vive la France !", sa voiture est escortee jusqu'a l'Elysee, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning home, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Returning home, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Returning home, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Background imageReturning Collection: Sur le front d'artois - l'album de Jean Lefort; Retour d'un bataillon de chasseurs, 1915 (1916)

Sur le front d'artois - l'album de Jean Lefort; Retour d'un bataillon de chasseurs, 1915 (1916)
Sur le front d'artois - Feuilles d'Album de Jean Lefort; Retour des tranchees d'un bataillon de chasseurs. (Gauchin-le Gal, 7 juillet 1915.), 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageReturning Collection: Le retour de l'enfant prodigue, 1862. Creator: James Tissot

Le retour de l'enfant prodigue, 1862. Creator: James Tissot
Le retour de l'enfant prodigue, 1862. The return of the prodigal son. Scene from the Gospel according to Saint Luke, set in a medieval city

Background imageReturning Collection: 'Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor', By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; 'Well, father

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "Well, father, "said Anthony; "Here am I returned, with out a shot through me", 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imageReturning Collection: Portrait de Charles Jacques à son retour du service militaire, c.1837

Portrait de Charles Jacques à son retour du service militaire, c.1837. Creator: Philippe Auguste Jeanron
Portrait de Charles Jacques a son retour du service militaire, c.1837

Background imageReturning Collection: The Return of Mr. H.M. Stanley; Once more on English Soil-- Arrival of Staley at the Admiralty Pie

The Return of Mr. H.M. Stanley; Once more on English Soil-- Arrival of Staley at the Admiralty Pie Creator: Unknown
The Return of Mr. H.M. Stanley; Once more on English Soil-- Arrival of Staley at the Admiralty Pier, Dover, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageReturning Collection: Réception par la municipalité de Paris, à la barrière de la Villette, des troupes... c.1901-1902

Réception par la municipalité de Paris, à la barrière de la Villette, des troupes... c.1901-1902
Reception par la municipalite de Paris, a la barriere de la Villette, des troupes revenant de Pologne, apres la campagne de 1806-1807, (between 1901 and 1902)

Background imageReturning Collection: Convicts returning from work, Richmond penitentiary, 1882. Creator: Unknown

Convicts returning from work, Richmond penitentiary, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Convicts returning from work, Richmond penitentiary, 1882

Background imageReturning Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddist Images, 1886

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddist Images, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddist Images to the Archbishop and Priest's, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Background imageReturning Collection: Pictures of the Year - VI. 'The Return of Persephone'; after Sir F Leighton, Bart, PRA, 1891

Pictures of the Year - VI. "The Return of Persephone"; after Sir F Leighton, Bart, PRA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageReturning Collection: The Holiday Season in Wales--The Ascent of Snowdon, 1891. Creator: Arthur Hopkins

The Holiday Season in Wales--The Ascent of Snowdon, 1891. Creator: Arthur Hopkins
The Holiday Season in Wales--The Ascent of Snowdon, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageReturning Collection: Dix otages Francais rendus far l'Allemagne. 1916. Creator: Unknown

Dix otages Francais rendus far l'Allemagne. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dix otages Francais rendus far l'Allemagne, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Background imageReturning Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie du 4ème : Le retour des champs, 1884. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard

Esquisse pour la mairie du 4ème : Le retour des champs, 1884. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Esquisse pour la mairie du 4eme : Le retour des champs, 1884

Background imageReturning Collection: Medea Returning the Penates to Jason. Creator: Georg Pencz

Medea Returning the Penates to Jason. Creator: Georg Pencz
Medea Returning the Penates to Jason

Background imageReturning Collection: Arrival of Napoleon's ashes on the Esplanade des Invalides, December 15, 1840. Creator: Unknown

Arrival of Napoleon's ashes on the Esplanade des Invalides, December 15, 1840. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of Napoleon's ashes on the Esplanade des Invalides, December 15, 1840

Background imageReturning Collection: The shepherd, 1905. Creator: Rene Andreau

The shepherd, 1905. Creator: Rene Andreau
The shepherd, 1905

Background imageReturning Collection: Landing of Napoleon I ashes in Courbevoie, December 15, 1840. Creator: Unknown

Landing of Napoleon I ashes in Courbevoie, December 15, 1840. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Napoleon I ashes in Courbevoie, December 15, 1840




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"Returning: A Journey Through Time, History, and Emotions" Step into the world of "returning, " where every moment holds a story waiting to be told. From the whimsical contraptions of William Heath Robinson's Kinecar to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, this captivating collection captures the essence of coming back. In 1940, as war raged on, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth with weary yet determined sailors who had fought valiantly for their country. Their return symbolized hope amidst adversity and reminded us that resilience knows no bounds. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" evokes profound emotions as we witness forgiveness and redemption unfold before our eyes. It serves as a timeless reminder that home is not only a physical place but also a sanctuary for healing hearts. Amidst family gatherings, even unexpected guests like horses find solace in joining meals—a heartwarming testament to love transcending species boundaries. Similarly, fishing boats entering Gorleston harbor bring forth tales of hard work rewarded by bountiful catches—a humble reminder that perseverance leads us back to prosperity. The Melkite icon depicting the Holy Family returning to Nazareth transports us to Galilee—an ancient land steeped in spirituality—where faith guides our steps towards reunion with loved ones and finding solace within ourselves. From suffragette demonstrations in Hyde Park during 1908—the battle cry for equality—to British troops bravely fighting during WW1 in 1916—every act represents individuals' unwavering commitment towards creating a better future for all. Captain Charles Upham stands tall among heroes whose valorous deeds echo through generations. His unwavering dedication exemplifies how one person can make an indelible mark on history when driven by duty and honor. Silhouettes dance across hunting field scenes, capturing the thrill of the chase and the joy home victorious.