Returning Collection (#8)

Return of the Prodigal Son (engraving)
7172456 Return of the Prodigal Son (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)

Return of the Prodigal Son (coloured engraving)
7153902 Return of the Prodigal Son (coloured engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son)

Jephthah greeted by his daughter after defeating the Ammonites (engraving)
7172333 Jephthah greeted by his daughter after defeating the Ammonites (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bachelors Christmas Eve (colour litho)
7172267 The Bachelors Christmas Eve (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelors Christmas Eve)

Troopship SS Bavarian arriving at Southampton carrying soldiers from the Boer War, 1902 (colour litho)
7172855 Troopship SS Bavarian arriving at Southampton carrying soldiers from the Boer War, 1902 (colour litho) by Laurence, S.M. R.B.A

Phantom Ship (engraving)
7177989 Phantom Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phantom Ship. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Home from the Summer Pasture, 1876 (oil on canvas)
695235 Home from the Summer Pasture, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 68x87 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Scene from A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens (litho)
7201938 Scene from A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens (litho) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley)

Returning from First Communion (engraving)
7161625 Returning from First Communion (engraving) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning from First Communion)

Victors returning from battle (engraving)
7165136 Victors returning from battle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victors returning from battle)

Spies sent into Canaan returning to report to Moses (engraving)
7172319 Spies sent into Canaan returning to report to Moses (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipsic (engraving)
7192547 The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipsic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur meets the Lady of the Lake and gets the Sword Excalibur (colour litho)
7160323 Arthur meets the Lady of the Lake and gets the Sword Excalibur (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph returning from Egypt (colour litho)
7153772 Joseph returning from Egypt (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph returning from Egypt)

Hampton Court Palace: The Haunted Gallery (engraving)
7179043 Hampton Court Palace: The Haunted Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Haunted Gallery)

Philistines returning the Ark of the Covenant to the Israelites (engraving)
7172341 Philistines returning the Ark of the Covenant to the Israelites (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father returning home (engraving)
7191001 Father returning home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father returning home. Illustration for The Quiver (1876)

"The Phantom Ship"(colour litho)
7181677 " The Phantom Ship" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Phantom Ship." Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo)

Hampton Court Palace: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse (engraving)
7179044 Hampton Court Palace: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse)

Fish Catch, 1877 (oil on canvas)
476799 Fish Catch, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 70 x 106 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiskefangst. ); Photo © O. Vaering

German conscripts returning home after the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
7184948 German conscripts returning home after the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saul fait evoquer l ombre de Samuel par la sorciere d Endor (engraving)
7179596 Saul fait evoquer l ombre de Samuel par la sorciere d Endor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homecoming of Eberhard II, Count of Wurttemberg, after the Battle of Doffingen, 1388 (engraving)
7147916 Homecoming of Eberhard II, Count of Wurttemberg, after the Battle of Doffingen, 1388 (engraving) by European School

Germanic warriors on their journey home after defeating the Romans at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, 9 (engraving)
7147834 Germanic warriors on their journey home after defeating the Romans at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, 9 (engraving) by Thumann

Saul accompanying David with the head of Goliath (engraving)
7172349 Saul accompanying David with the head of Goliath (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dogs welcoming a young man home (chromolitho)
7157135 Dogs welcoming a young man home (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs welcoming a young man home)

Spirit, spirits (colour litho)
7151016 Spirit, spirits (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Young Woman Returning a Ball to a Young Man, c. 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Young Woman Returning a Ball to a Young Man, c. 1767

The Return, 1907. Creator: Helen Hyde
The Return, 1907

Shepherdess, 1864–66. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Shepherdess, 1864-66

The Return from the Laundry, 4415. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Return from the Laundry, 4415

The Return of the Sailor, 153. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Return of the Sailor, 153. (1900)

Retour en arriere, June 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Retour en arriere, June 1894

Housewife and Children Returning from the Laundry House, 1899

Allegorical Figures (w / c)
6432454 Allegorical Figures (w/c) by Piot, Rene (1869-1934); 68.6 x 40.6 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; French, out of copyright

This Was a Fatal Embarkation, 1898. Creator: Frederic Remington
This Was a Fatal Embarkation, 1898

Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460/80

Return of the Shrimpers, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Return of the Shrimpers, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. xxiii from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/500

The Gladdon-Cutters Return, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Gladdon-Cutters Return, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxiii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

The Fowlers Return, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Fowlers Return, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xx from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. i from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

A Suffolk Shrimper "Coming Ashore", c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
A Suffolk Shrimper " Coming Ashore", c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxvi from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

50c Recall of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
50c Recall of Columbus single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp is taken from a painting by A.G. Heaton entitled " Recall of Columbus"

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, No. III: The Return, 1882. Creator: James Tissot
The Parable of the Prodigal Son, No. III: The Return, 1882

The American patriots dream, the night before the battle, pub
AQS331929 The American patriots dream, the night before the battle, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Returning from the Market, 1911 (tempera on canvas)
1195750 Returning from the Market, 1911 (tempera on canvas) by Zarubin, Viktor Ivanovich (1866-1928); 54.3x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zarubin)

Returning from Battle (oil on canvas)
2619039 Returning from Battle (oil on canvas) by Kaiser, Friedrich (1815-90); 22.2x29.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

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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.