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Returning Collection (#9)

"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: Returning from Battle (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning from Market (oil on canvas)

Returning from Market (oil on canvas)
CH402184 Returning from Market (oil on canvas) by Munthe, Ludwig (1841-96); 67.3x100.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Norwegian, out of copyright

Background imageReturning Collection: President Mole returning from the Palais-Royal during the Fronde, (black chalk

President Mole returning from the Palais-Royal during the Fronde, (black chalk
990029 President Mole returning from the Palais-Royal during the Fronde, (black chalk, pen and lack ink, brown and grey wash on brown pape) by Vincent

Background imageReturning Collection: The Return from Egypt (oil on canvas)

The Return from Egypt (oil on canvas)
3121786 The Return from Egypt (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664) (studio of); 192.1x247.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageReturning Collection: The Way Home, 1921 (oil on canvas)

The Way Home, 1921 (oil on canvas)
658617 The Way Home, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 71.5x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Way Home. Peder Monsted (1859-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated Apperup 1921

Background imageReturning Collection: Kafirs returning from Work (b / w photo)

Kafirs returning from Work (b / w photo)
5222096 Kafirs returning from Work (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kafirs returning from Work)

Background imageReturning Collection: The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho)

The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho)
5226713 The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return of the Prodigal Son)

Background imageReturning Collection: Le Retour (engraving)

Le Retour (engraving)
3645693 Le Retour (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Retour. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1873)

Background imageReturning Collection: John Smith returning the stolen Hides (engraving)

John Smith returning the stolen Hides (engraving)
3625176 John Smith returning the stolen Hides (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Smith returning the stolen Hides. Illustration for Chatterbox (1879)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Return of the Flisherwomen (colour photogravure)

The Return of the Flisherwomen (colour photogravure)
3657072 The Return of the Flisherwomen (colour photogravure) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Flisherwomen)

Background imageReturning Collection: Return of the Crusaders from Palestine (engraving)

Return of the Crusaders from Palestine (engraving)
3647265 Return of the Crusaders from Palestine (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Crusaders from Palestine)

Background imageReturning Collection: Triumph of Scipio Aemilianus after the destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War

Triumph of Scipio Aemilianus after the destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War, 146 BC (engraving)
3647077 Triumph of Scipio Aemilianus after the destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War, 146 BC (engraving) by Vogel

Background imageReturning Collection: Three Card Trick (colour litho)

Three Card Trick (colour litho)
3641658 Three Card Trick (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Card Trick. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReturning Collection: The return of Telemachus, 1787-90 (plaster)

The return of Telemachus, 1787-90 (plaster)
3497495 The return of Telemachus, 1787-90 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); 109x219x17 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageReturning Collection: Punting, correct positions (litho)

Punting, correct positions (litho)
6013583 Punting, correct positions (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punting, correct positions)

Background imageReturning Collection: Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho)

Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho)
6005006 Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor)

Background imageReturning Collection: General Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French Expeditionary Force to Madagascar

General Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French Expeditionary Force to Madagascar
6000491 General Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French Expeditionary Force to Madagascar, welcomed back to France as he disembarks at Marseille, 1896 (engraving) by French School

Background imageReturning Collection: Washerwomen returning from the laundry (colour litho)

Washerwomen returning from the laundry (colour litho)
6031088 Washerwomen returning from the laundry (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washerwomen returning from the laundry)

Background imageReturning Collection: Bowl, 1860-70 (earthenware)

Bowl, 1860-70 (earthenware)
5891801 Bowl, 1860-70 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); 13.8x32 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: 19th century white earthenware bowl decorated with pink lustreing)

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning Home from Ploughing (engraving)

Returning Home from Ploughing (engraving)
1052795 Returning Home from Ploughing (engraving) by Veyrassat, Jules (1828-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning Home from Ploughing)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Carnival at Dusseldorf (engraving)

The Carnival at Dusseldorf (engraving)
1623876 The Carnival at Dusseldorf (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Dusseldorf)

Background imageReturning Collection: Court Martial on the Officers of the 'Megaera'on Board the 'Duke of Wellington'(engraving)

Court Martial on the Officers of the "Megaera"on Board the "Duke of Wellington"(engraving)
1057543 Court Martial on the Officers of the " Megaera" on Board the " Duke of Wellington" (engraving) by Buckman

Background imageReturning Collection: Returning (litho)

Returning (litho)
1627971 Returning (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1895)

Background imageReturning Collection: Sketches in the Island of Formosa (engraving)

Sketches in the Island of Formosa (engraving)
1626796 Sketches in the Island of Formosa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Island of Formosa)

Background imageReturning Collection: Robben Island, Capetown Harbour, the Colonial Government Asylum for Lepers (engraving)

Robben Island, Capetown Harbour, the Colonial Government Asylum for Lepers (engraving)
1626696 Robben Island, Capetown Harbour, the Colonial Government Asylum for Lepers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robben Island, Capetown Harbour)

Background imageReturning Collection: Sketches in India (engraving)

Sketches in India (engraving)
1625694 Sketches in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in India. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 June 1851)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain (engraving)

The Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain (engraving)
1626187 The Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain)

Background imageReturning Collection: A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

Background imageReturning Collection: The War in South America, recruiting for the Peruvian Army in the Cordillera (engraving)

The War in South America, recruiting for the Peruvian Army in the Cordillera (engraving)
1037598 The War in South America, recruiting for the Peruvian Army in the Cordillera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South America)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Recent Discoveries in Egypt, the Procession returning with the Treasures to Dashur (litho)

The Recent Discoveries in Egypt, the Procession returning with the Treasures to Dashur (litho)
1039091 The Recent Discoveries in Egypt, the Procession returning with the Treasures to Dashur (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturning Collection: Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving)

Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1055033 Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving)

The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving)
1056241 The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Ameer returning from a Duck-shooting Expedition (litho)

The Ameer returning from a Duck-shooting Expedition (litho)
1037386 The Ameer returning from a Duck-shooting Expedition (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ameer returning from a Duck-shooting Expedition)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, the Decisive Battle off the Lizard (litho)

The Naval Manoeuvres, the Decisive Battle off the Lizard (litho)
1037272 The Naval Manoeuvres, the Decisive Battle off the Lizard (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, the Decisive Battle off the Lizard)

Background imageReturning Collection: The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving)

The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving)
1623032 The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Association at Montreal)

Background imageReturning Collection: Railway-making in West Africa, returning Home form Work by Rope-Way over a Gorge (litho)

Railway-making in West Africa, returning Home form Work by Rope-Way over a Gorge (litho)
1039452 Railway-making in West Africa, returning Home form Work by Rope-Way over a Gorge (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway-making in West Africa)

Background imageReturning Collection: India in Scotland, an Indian Prince returning from a Days Shooting in the Highlands (engraving)

India in Scotland, an Indian Prince returning from a Days Shooting in the Highlands (engraving)
1046702 India in Scotland, an Indian Prince returning from a Days Shooting in the Highlands (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: India in Scotland)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Skating Competition between English and Dutch Professionals at Slikkerveer, near Rotterdam

The Skating Competition between English and Dutch Professionals at Slikkerveer, near Rotterdam, Holland (engraving)
1050356 The Skating Competition between English and Dutch Professionals at Slikkerveer, near Rotterdam, Holland (engraving) by English School

Background imageReturning Collection: The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho)

The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho)
1048718 The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturning Collection: On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport (engraving)

On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport (engraving)
1042476 On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport)

Background imageReturning Collection: A Skating Carnival at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)

A Skating Carnival at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)
1045488 A Skating Carnival at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Skating Carnival at Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Background imageReturning Collection: With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving)

With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving)
1044778 With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Royal Wedding at Darmstadt, the Royal Party returning to the Ludwig Palace after the Ceremony

The Royal Wedding at Darmstadt, the Royal Party returning to the Ludwig Palace after the Ceremony (engraving)
1061602 The Royal Wedding at Darmstadt, the Royal Party returning to the Ludwig Palace after the Ceremony (engraving) by English School

Background imageReturning Collection: The King and Queen in the Highlands (litho)

The King and Queen in the Highlands (litho)
1628465 The King and Queen in the Highlands (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen in the Highlands, Their Majesties at Mar Lodge)

Background imageReturning Collection: Japanese Government Officials returning from paying their Respects to the Mikado (engraving)

Japanese Government Officials returning from paying their Respects to the Mikado (engraving)
1106270 Japanese Government Officials returning from paying their Respects to the Mikado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturning Collection: Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes (engraving)

Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes (engraving)
1053885 Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes)

Background imageReturning Collection: The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy (engraving)

The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy (engraving)
970926 The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy)

Background imageReturning Collection: A general returning in Triumph after victory (engraving)

A general returning in Triumph after victory (engraving)
973428 A general returning in Triumph after victory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A general returning in Triumph after victory)




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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.