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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: 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

Background imageReturning Collection: Return from market (snow in Paris), c1830. Creator: Louis Claude Mallebranche

Return from market (snow in Paris), c1830. Creator: Louis Claude Mallebranche
Return from market (snow in Paris), c1830

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of Omi...', c. 1834

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Omi...", c. 1834
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)", c. 1834

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), from the series 'Fashionable Eight Views of... c.1814/17

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of... c.1814/17
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Omi (Furyu Omi hakkei)", Japan, c. 1814/17

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban), from the series Eight Views of Omi in... 1804/16

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban), from the series Eight Views of Omi in... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching Style (Doban Omi hakkei), Japan, 1804/16

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views in the... c. 1837/38

Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series "Eight Views in the... c. 1837/38
Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series "Eight Views in the Environs of Edo (Edo kinko hakkei no uchi)", c. 1837/38

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views in the... c. 1837/38

Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series "Eight Views in the... c. 1837/38
Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series "Eight Views in the Environs of Edo (Edo kinko hakkei no uchi)", c. 1837/38

Background imageReturning Collection: Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger

Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884

Background imageReturning Collection: Yu Qianlou (Yu Kinro), from the series 'Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c

Yu Qianlou (Yu Kinro), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c
Yu Qianlou (Yu Kinro), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Background imageReturning Collection: The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father, n.d. Creator: Amos Doolittle

The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father, n.d. Creator: Amos Doolittle
The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father, n.d

Background imageReturning Collection: The Knight Did Not Die at the Crusade, plate five from Love, 1898, published 1899

The Knight Did Not Die at the Crusade, plate five from Love, 1898, published 1899. Creator: Maurice Denis
The Knight Did Not Die at the Crusade, plate five from Love, 1898, published 1899

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views in the... c. 1837/38

Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series "Eight Views in the... c. 1837/38
Returning Sails at Gyotoku (Gyotoku no kihan), from the series "Eight Views in the Environs of Edo (Edo kinko hakkei no uchi)", c. 1837/38

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Sakai (Sakai no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views from the... c. 1843/46

Returning Sails at Sakai (Sakai no kihan), from the series "Eight Views from the... c. 1843/46
Returning Sails at Sakai (Sakai no kihan), from the series "Eight Views from the Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura hakkei)", c. 1843/46

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of the...'

Returning Sails at Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the..."
Returning Sails at Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto hakkei)", 1836/37

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Otomo (Otomo kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of Kanazawa...', c. 1835/36

Returning Sails at Otomo (Otomo kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Kanazawa...", c. 1835/36
Returning Sails at Otomo (Otomo kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Kanazawa (Kanazawa hakkei)", c. 1835/36

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), section of a sheet from the series 'Eight

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), section of a sheet from the series "Eight Views...c1847/52 Creator
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), section of a sheet from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)", c. 1847/52

Background imageReturning Collection: The Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Settsu Ajikawaguchi), from the series 'Wres... 1858

The Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Settsu Ajikawaguchi), from the series "Wres... 1858
The Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Settsu Ajikawaguchi), from the series "Wrestling Matches between Mountains and Seas (Sankai mitate zumo)", 1858

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of Omi...', c. 1834

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Omi...", c. 1834
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)", c. 1834

Background imageReturning Collection: Urashima Taro Returning Home from the Palace of the Dragon King (Urashima Taro...), 1886

Urashima Taro Returning Home from the Palace of the Dragon King (Urashima Taro...), 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Urashima Taro Returning Home from the Palace of the Dragon King (Urashima Taro no ko kikoku ju Ryugujo no zu), 1886

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views... c. 1766

Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series "Eight Views... c. 1766
Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series 'Eight Fashionable... c.1768/69

Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable... c.1768/69
Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", c. 1768/69

Background imageReturning Collection: The Poet Ise Looking Up at a Flock of Returning Geese, from an untitled... Japan, early 1760s

The Poet Ise Looking Up at a Flock of Returning Geese, from an untitled... Japan, early 1760s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Poet Ise Looking Up at a Flock of Returning Geese, from an untitled series of eight views, Japan, early 1760s

Background imageReturning Collection: Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790. Creator: John Jones

Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790. Creator: John Jones
Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790

Background imageReturning Collection: Return of the Pope to Rome - the Procession at the Church of San Giovanni, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Return of the Pope to Rome - the Procession at the Church of San Giovanni, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Pope to Rome - the Procession at the Church of San Giovanni, 1850. The Pope...arrived at the Gate of St. John precisely at four

Background imageReturning Collection: Return from the Vineyards, plate three of four from Le Travaux de la Vendange, 1750

Return from the Vineyards, plate three of four from Le Travaux de la Vendange, 1750

Background imageReturning Collection: St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936

St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk

Background imageReturning Collection: White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair mating on their nest at sunset, Knepp estate, Sussex

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair mating on their nest at sunset, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019. This is the first recorded instance of White storks nesting in the UK for several hundreds of

Background imageReturning Collection: Queen Elizabeth II - Returning to the Palace - Coronation

Queen Elizabeth II - Returning to the Palace - Coronation, June 2nd 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageReturning Collection: Return of scouts-Cheyenne, C1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Return of scouts-Cheyenne, C1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Return of scouts-Cheyenne, C1910. Cheyene Indians riding horses

Background imageReturning Collection: Head study for 'Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg', before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft

Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828

Background imageReturning Collection: Head study for 'Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg', before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft

Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828

Background imageReturning Collection: Head study of a boy for 'Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg', before 1828

Head study of a boy for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study of a boy for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828

Background imageReturning Collection: Hard Labor Convicts Returning from Work, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov

Hard Labor Convicts Returning from Work, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Hard Labor Convicts Returning from Work, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning with Fashionable Goods From the Irbitsk Market, 1888. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov

Returning with Fashionable Goods From the Irbitsk Market, 1888. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
Returning with Fashionable Goods From the Irbitsk Market, 1888. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Background imageReturning Collection: The returning son, around 1890. Creator: Joseph Eugen Horwarter

The returning son, around 1890. Creator: Joseph Eugen Horwarter
The returning son, around 1890

Background imageReturning Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century

Background imageReturning Collection: 'The Return of the Lost Sailor', by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862

"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Background imageReturning Collection: Fate and Migration: A Migrant, Returning to His Homeland, Bids Farewell to the Graves of... 1904

Fate and Migration: A Migrant, Returning to His Homeland, Bids Farewell to the Graves of... 1904
Fate and Migration: A Migrant, Returning to His Homeland, Bids Farewell to the Graves of those Dear to Him Who He Had Lost in the Adopted Land, 1904

Background imageReturning Collection: Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River

Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River, c.1782 (colour woodblock print; hosoban diptych)
5859820 Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River, c.1782 (colour woodblock print; hosoban diptych) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-92); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageReturning Collection: Actor Onoe Matsusuke II as the Ghost of Seigen, c.1810 (woodblock print nishiki-e)

Actor Onoe Matsusuke II as the Ghost of Seigen, c.1810 (woodblock print nishiki-e, ink & colour on paper)
7886971 Actor Onoe Matsusuke II as the Ghost of Seigen, c.1810 (woodblock print nishiki-e, ink & colour on paper) by Toyokuni

Background imageReturning Collection: Seance, c. 1900 (photo)

Seance, c. 1900 (photo)
3704799 Seance, c. 1900 (photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageReturning Collection: HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Background imageReturning Collection: Queen Elizabeth II, Trooping the Colour

Queen Elizabeth II, Trooping the Colour
Queen Elizabeth II on horseback, returning from the ceremony of Trooping the Colour. Date: circa 1954

Background imageReturning Collection: The Prodigal Son, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)

The Prodigal Son, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
450155 The Prodigal Son, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Vois, Arie de (1631-80); 22.8x18.4 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageReturning Collection: The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

Background imageReturning Collection: West Indian immigrants going back home. 11th August 1958

West Indian immigrants going back home. 11th August 1958




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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.