Rewarder Collection (#4)

The flag of the French Foreign Legion being decorated with the Cross of the Legion d Honneur at Sidi Bel Abbes
3097591 The flag of the French Foreign Legion being decorated with the Cross of the Legion d Honneur at Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria (colour litho) by French School

The little hero of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097426 The little hero of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little hero of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War)

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The University Boat Race, Sketches by the River (engraving)
1616594 The University Boat Race, Sketches by the River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race, Sketches by the River)

The Lord Mayor at Guildhall presenting Rewards for saving Life from Fire (engraving)
1620509 The Lord Mayor at Guildhall presenting Rewards for saving Life from Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles IV of France making Louis, Count of Clermont-en Beauvaisis, Duke of Bourbon, 1327 (engraving)
969158 Charles IV of France making Louis, Count of Clermont-en Beauvaisis, Duke of Bourbon, 1327 (engraving) by French School

A soldier being knighted, 14th Century (colour litho)
969056 A soldier being knighted, 14th Century (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A soldier being knighted, 14th Century)

Napoleon awarding the Legion d Honneur to French industrialist Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, 1806 (chromolitho)
1093874 Napoleon awarding the Legion d Honneur to French industrialist Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, 1806 (chromolitho) by French School

Sign saying "First Rate"(colour litho)
1093174 Sign saying " First Rate" (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sign saying " First Rate")

Schoolboys Cross (chromolitho)
1093842 Schoolboys Cross (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboys Cross)

British medals (chromolitho)
1093517 British medals (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Russian medals (chromolitho)
1093516 Russian medals (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian medals. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The King and the Forester (colour litho)
1037543 The King and the Forester (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and the Forester)

Prize Day at the Royal Academy Schools, Sir Edward Poynter, PRA, presenting the Awards (litho)
1064085 Prize Day at the Royal Academy Schools, Sir Edward Poynter, PRA, presenting the Awards (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Memorial to Sir Frank Lockwood, at Cloughton (litho)
1063693 The Memorial to Sir Frank Lockwood, at Cloughton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Memorial to Sir Frank Lockwood, at Cloughton)

Distribution of Awards of the Royal Humane Society, by the Acting-Governor, Sir W Robinson, Melbourne (engraving)
1046659 Distribution of Awards of the Royal Humane Society, by the Acting-Governor, Sir W Robinson, Melbourne (engraving) by English School

Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho)
5996618 Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders, medals and badges created by King George V)

Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1606062 Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

The Chairmen of the Juries delivering the Awards to Earl Granville (engraving)
1587754 The Chairmen of the Juries delivering the Awards to Earl Granville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heaven (colour litho)
3108123 Heaven (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heaven. Le Ciel. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

The crime at the Palais de Justice (colour litho)
2818965 The crime at the Palais de Justice (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crime at the Palais de Justice)

Presentation of the Order of the Golden Fleece to President Faure of France (colour litho)
2818964 Presentation of the Order of the Golden Fleece to President Faure of France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms... (colour litho)
2808491 The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Le Triomphe de la Republique (colour litho)
2819113 Le Triomphe de la Republique (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Triomphe de la Republique)

The gimmick of an Italian wrestler and baritone, sings the Trovatore romance after having landed the opponent
2815584 The gimmick of an Italian wrestler and baritone, sings the Trovatore romance after having landed the opponent (colour litho) by Beltrame

The draw of the Milan lottery with the prize of one million lire, in the hall of festivities at the Park (colour litho)
2814975 The draw of the Milan lottery with the prize of one million lire, in the hall of festivities at the Park (colour litho) by Beltrame

A couple who took in an abandoned baby discover 16, 000 francs hidden in its swaddling clothes (colour litho)
2782487 A couple who took in an abandoned baby discover 16, 000 francs hidden in its swaddling clothes (colour litho) by French School

A well-deserved reward (colour litho)
2782257 A well-deserved reward (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A well-deserved reward. Une Recompense Bien Meritee)

Advertisement for award-winning fountain pen nibs, 19th Century (colour litho)
6032730 Advertisement for award-winning fountain pen nibs, 19th Century (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tournament Prize (chromolitho)
668496 The Tournament Prize (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tournament Prize)

Young Children advertising Imperial Granum (chromolitho)
733141 Young Children advertising Imperial Granum (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

He shall have little for his pains / Who makes his living by his brains (colour litho)
6000877 He shall have little for his pains / Who makes his living by his brains (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

French military decorations (engraving)
6000545 French military decorations (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French military decorations. Honneur et Patrie - les decoarations militaires)

The Cross of the Legion d Honneur awarded to the city of Belfort for its resistance during the Franco-Prussian War
6000507 The Cross of the Legion d Honneur awarded to the city of Belfort for its resistance during the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by French School

The Children of the Bible: The Three Holy Children (chromolitho)
6001801 The Children of the Bible: The Three Holy Children (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children of the Bible: The Three Holy Children)

Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8 (engraving)
6021716 Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8)

Showered With Gold (chromolitho)
735315 Showered With Gold (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Showered With Gold)

Solemn presentation of the Franco-Prussian War Medal to two French women volunteers of the Annee... (colour litho)
2779810 Solemn presentation of the Franco-Prussian War Medal to two French women volunteers of the Annee... (colour litho) by French School

The Cross of the City of Paris (colour litho)
2819176 The Cross of the City of Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cross of the City of Paris)

A late reward (colour litho)
2819156 A late reward (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A late reward. Jean-Henry Phelipot receiving a medal for his bravery at the Siege of Sevastopol)

The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire... (colour litho)
2815343 The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Science of Fists on the High Seas (Colour Litho)
2809267 The Science of Fists on the High Seas (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The science of punching on the high seas)

The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho)
2809012 The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A moving ceremony (colour litho)
2807653 A moving ceremony (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A moving ceremony)

Ceremony honouring Mr Le Du, a rescuer from Douarnenez, Brittany, 1897 (colour litho)
971908 Ceremony honouring Mr Le Du, a rescuer from Douarnenez, Brittany, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony honouring Mr Le Du)

The Briton Abroad, a Paper-Chase in Albania (engraving)
1045124 The Briton Abroad, a Paper-Chase in Albania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Briton Abroad, a Paper-Chase in Albania)

Jacob de Rothschild, c. 1822 (litho)
1126514 Jacob de Rothschild, c.1822 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Mayer de Rothschild (Jakob Mayer Rothschild, 15 May 1792 in Frankfurt-am-Main)

French flags, arms, coins and decorations and a view of Paris from the Pont Neuf (chromolitho)
1094318 French flags, arms, coins and decorations and a view of Paris from the Pont Neuf (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French flags, arms)

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"Rewarder: Celebrating the Triumphs and Honors Throughout History" From ancient times to modern days, the concept of being rewarded for one's efforts has been deeply ingrained in human society. Just like the Parable of the Talents depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1884, where talents are multiplied and rewarded, we see how rewards have always motivated individuals to strive for greatness. The Milan Automobile Week showcases this spirit as competitors depart for the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette, eagerly anticipating recognition for their skills and achievements. Similarly, an exquisite Panathenaic prize amphora from 510 BCE reminds us of how even in ancient Greece, athletes were honored with prestigious prizes. Rewards come in various forms throughout history. In Venice distributing honors through a magnificent fresco dating back to 1577, we witness distinguished citizens receiving well-deserved accolades. Meanwhile, a powerful photograph captures Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting aviators with iron crosses during World War I – medals that symbolize bravery and valor. British military medals depicted in a colorful lithograph highlight how acts of heroism are acknowledged by nations worldwide. Captain Rostron's reception of the American Cross of Honour after rescuing survivors from the Titanic disaster exemplifies how exceptional deeds can be recognized across borders. But rewards need not always be grandiose; they can also bring joy through simple acts or moments captured artistically. An endearing illustration portrays a little duck getting its paw stuck in a clothespin – perhaps receiving help is its reward? Another delightful image shows two mischievous fish hooking a pan instead of fish on a fisherman's line – humor becoming their unexpected reward. Animals too understand rewards. A clever cat playfully tends food to its dog companion attached to its kennel – friendship serving as both entertainment and gratification. And who could forget when an adventurous mole accidentally knocks over the cat's bowl upon emerging from underground.