Send Off Collection

King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912591 King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of the 13th century)

Princess Margaret Wedding 6th May 1960. The Royal Family and bridal group wave goodbye as the bridal couple leave Buckingham Palace to board the Royal Yacht Britannia at Tower Pier for their

The Wake, - or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy, pub
3090267 The Wake, - or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy
STC255135 The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London

Departure of Colonel Marchand from Marseilles (colour litho)
2807837 Departure of Colonel Marchand from Marseilles (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Leave-Taking of the New Recruit, 1879 (oil on canvas)
SRM96568 The Leave-Taking of the New Recruit, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 143x225 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Before Waterloo (oil on canvas) (see also 65297)
MAL67374 Before Waterloo (oil on canvas) (see also 65297) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 54.6x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

French troops embarking for China, 1900. Artist: Eugene Damblans
French troops embarking for China, 1900. Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7, 1901, against foreign influence in areas such as trade, politics

Departure of Colonel Marchand, Marseilles, 1900. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1900

Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, on the US mail boat Atlantic, Liverpool, August 1850. Opera singer Jenny lind, being given an enthusiastic send-off on her journey to America

British soldiers leaving for the Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) 1853-1856, (c1860). Grenadier Guards departing from Trafalgar Square, London, 22 February 1854, en route for the Crimea

HMS Marlborough - Royal Marines on X Turret waiting to give General Harrington a good send off. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy

Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B. C
Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B.C. Two men joined by a handshake. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

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"Send Off: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the poignant moments of departure that have shaped history and touched hearts. From Teddy O Rafferty's final appearance at The Wake to a scene in the Holy Land from Charles Molloy Westmacott's "The English Spy, " these hand-coloured engravings transport us back to 1824, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reflection. As we delve further into the past, we encounter Colonel Marchand bidding farewell to Marseilles in a vibrant colour lithograph from 1900. The Departure of Colonel Marchand becomes an emblematic symbol of courage and adventure as he embarks on an unknown journey. The emotions intensify with Eugene Damblans' depiction of French troops departing for China in 1900. Their determined faces reveal both anticipation and trepidation, highlighting the sacrifices made by those who leave their homeland behind for duty or exploration. Moving forward through time, we find ourselves amidst British soldiers leaving for the Crimean War in the mid-19th century. This powerful image captures not only their bravery but also the anguish felt by loved ones left behind. It serves as a reminder that every send-off is accompanied by heartache and uncertainty. On a lighter note, Jenny Lind—the Swedish Nightingale—graces us with her presence aboard the US mail boat Atlantic in August 1850. Her radiant smile brings hope and joy amidst departures, reminding us that new beginnings can be filled with excitement and promise. Princess Margaret's wedding on May 6th, 1960, adds a touch of regal elegance to our journey through farewells. As she bids adieu to her single life surrounded by The Royal Family, this momentous occasion marks not just one person's departure but also heralds change within an entire dynasty. Finally, Greek art takes center stage with the grave relief of Artemon, dating back to approximately 350 B. C.