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Welcoming Collection (#11)

"Embracing the Return: A Warm Welcome from All Corners of the World" As HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982, a nation's heart swells with pride and relief

Background imageWelcoming Collection: King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy welcomed to France (colour litho)

King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy welcomed to France (colour litho)
2795769 King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy welcomed to France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Visit of President Loubet of France to Russia (colour litho)

Visit of President Loubet of France to Russia (colour litho)
2782290 Visit of President Loubet of France to Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of President Loubet of France to Russia)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: President Loubet of France arriving in Russia for a visit (colour litho)

President Loubet of France arriving in Russia for a visit (colour litho)
2782288 President Loubet of France arriving in Russia for a visit (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook

Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook
1767265 Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving)
1627294 The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Winchester)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Reception of Viscount Wimbledon at Plymouth, illustration from Cassell

Reception of Viscount Wimbledon at Plymouth, illustration from Cassell
STC385327 Reception of Viscount Wimbledon at Plymouth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Gods of the North: --Woden Welcoming the God of Music (engraving)

The Gods of the North: --Woden Welcoming the God of Music (engraving)
655707 The Gods of the North:--Woden Welcoming the God of Music (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gods of the North)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: A British Surveying Ship in the South Pacific Greeted by Islanders in Outrigger Canoes, c

A British Surveying Ship in the South Pacific Greeted by Islanders in Outrigger Canoes, c
CH5071 A British Surveying Ship in the South Pacific Greeted by Islanders in Outrigger Canoes, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son (pen & ink on paper)

Return of the Prodigal Son (pen & ink on paper)
LMG142833 Return of the Prodigal Son (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15.6x13.6 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe, to Tea (oil on canvas)

The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe, to Tea (oil on canvas)
989434 The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe, to Tea (oil on canvas) by Sangster, Alfred (fl.1904-19); 91.4x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin, 23 December 1809 (colour litho)

Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin, 23 December 1809 (colour litho)
3621061 Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin, 23 December 1809 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prussian Royal Family to Berlin)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (coloured engraving)

Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (coloured engraving)
3626814 Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of Christ into Jerusalem)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England, 1235 (engraving)

The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England, 1235 (engraving)
3647262 The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England, 1235 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Entry of Archduke Albert VII and Archduchess Isabella of Austria into Lille, 1600 (engraving)

Entry of Archduke Albert VII and Archduchess Isabella of Austria into Lille, 1600 (engraving)
3647761 Entry of Archduke Albert VII and Archduchess Isabella of Austria into Lille, 1600 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Josephine welcoming guests to the Tuileries Palace (colour litho)

Josephine welcoming guests to the Tuileries Palace (colour litho)
725703 Josephine welcoming guests to the Tuileries Palace (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Memories erased! (colour litho)

Memories erased! (colour litho)
2818391 Memories erased! (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories erased)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Marseilles (litho)

President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Marseilles (litho)
2807871 President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Marseilles (litho) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Royal Procession passing the Albert Memorial, Belfast, July 1903 (b / w photo)

The Royal Procession passing the Albert Memorial, Belfast, July 1903 (b / w photo)
3102589 The Royal Procession passing the Albert Memorial, Belfast, July 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Reception of Richard on his return from the Continent, illustration from Cassell

Reception of Richard on his return from the Continent, illustration from Cassell
STC385242 Reception of Richard on his return from the Continent, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Overend

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The people of Edinburgh escorting the Duke of Hamilton to Holyrood Palace

The people of Edinburgh escorting the Duke of Hamilton to Holyrood Palace
STC393277 The people of Edinburgh escorting the Duke of Hamilton to Holyrood Palace, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Williams triumphant procession to Whitehall, illustration from Cassell

Williams triumphant procession to Whitehall, illustration from Cassell
STC393254 Williams triumphant procession to Whitehall, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageWelcoming Collection: James entering Dublin after the Battle of the Boyne, illustration from Cassell

James entering Dublin after the Battle of the Boyne, illustration from Cassell
STC393249 James entering Dublin after the Battle of the Boyne, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c. 1726 (engraving)

The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c. 1726 (engraving)
DEC418501 The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c.1726 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); 18.7x26 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Cleopatra welcoming Caesar

Cleopatra welcoming Caesar
LLM457161 Cleopatra welcoming Caesar by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra welcoming Caesar)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Election to the Empire: the procession of the seven Electors through the streets of

Election to the Empire: the procession of the seven Electors through the streets of
STC441424 Election to the Empire: the procession of the seven Electors through the streets of Frankfurt, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Come Lasses & Lads, get leave of your dads, away to the may-pole hie

Come Lasses & Lads, get leave of your dads, away to the may-pole hie
DGC452059 Come Lasses & Lads, get leave of your dads, away to the may-pole hie, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The morning after the battle of Torgau, 4 November 1760 (colour litho)

The morning after the battle of Torgau, 4 November 1760 (colour litho)
STC434385 The morning after the battle of Torgau, 4 November 1760 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Welcome Home, Father, published by Currier & Ives, 1868 (colour litho)

Welcome Home, Father, published by Currier & Ives, 1868 (colour litho)
PNP383867 Welcome Home, Father, published by Currier & Ives, 1868 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Napoleon in Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c

Napoleon in Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
IL314843 Napoleon in Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Fiorillo, E. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Louis XIV (1638-1715) visiting the Gobelins factory, 15th October 1667 (tapestry

Louis XIV (1638-1715) visiting the Gobelins factory, 15th October 1667 (tapestry
BLY229567 Louis XIV (1638-1715) visiting the Gobelins factory, 15th October 1667 (tapestry) (detail of 192118) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Musee des Gobelins, Paris

Background imageWelcoming Collection: A tailors workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers

A tailors workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243968 A tailors workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Martha and Mary, illustration from Women of the Bible

Martha and Mary, illustration from Women of the Bible
IL281086 Martha and Mary, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Return of the Troops to Paris from the Crimea, Boulevard des Italiens

The Return of the Troops to Paris from the Crimea, Boulevard des Italiens
CHT250744 The Return of the Troops to Paris from the Crimea, Boulevard des Italiens, in front of the Hanover Pavilion, December 1855 (oil on canvas) by Masse

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Handy Man Afloat and Ashore, Bluejackets on H Ms 'Doris, 'off Simons Town

The Handy Man Afloat and Ashore, Bluejackets on H Ms "Doris, "off Simons Town
1040076 The Handy Man Afloat and Ashore, Bluejackets on H Ms " Doris, " off Simons Town, welcoming Comrades returning from the Front (litho) by Hatherell

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Mr Kruger in Paris, welcoming the Ex-President at his Hotel (litho)

Mr Kruger in Paris, welcoming the Ex-President at his Hotel (litho)
1040005 Mr Kruger in Paris, welcoming the Ex-President at his Hotel (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Kruger in Paris)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Royal Wedding in Vienna (litho)

The Royal Wedding in Vienna (litho)
1051171 The Royal Wedding in Vienna (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding in Vienna)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: A Reception at the British Embassy, Constantinople, Lady Currie welcoming her Guests (litho)

A Reception at the British Embassy, Constantinople, Lady Currie welcoming her Guests (litho)
1041933 A Reception at the British Embassy, Constantinople, Lady Currie welcoming her Guests (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Louis d Outremer returns to France to claim the throne, 936 (engraving)

Louis d Outremer returns to France to claim the throne, 936 (engraving)
969141 Louis d Outremer returns to France to claim the throne, 936 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Visit of French President Felix Faure to Russia, 1897 (colour litho)

Visit of French President Felix Faure to Russia, 1897 (colour litho)
971946 Visit of French President Felix Faure to Russia, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of French President Felix Faure to Russia, 1897)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Welcoming Admiral Dewey Home, the Grand Naval Parade off New York (litho)

Welcoming Admiral Dewey Home, the Grand Naval Parade off New York (litho)
1043177 Welcoming Admiral Dewey Home, the Grand Naval Parade off New York (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcoming Admiral Dewey Home)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: After the Battle of Gedaref, welcoming Colonel Parsons on his Return to Suakin (litho)

After the Battle of Gedaref, welcoming Colonel Parsons on his Return to Suakin (litho)
1051374 After the Battle of Gedaref, welcoming Colonel Parsons on his Return to Suakin (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Gedaref)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The Arrival of the Czar and Czaritsa at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty welcoming her Imperial Guests

The Arrival of the Czar and Czaritsa at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty welcoming her Imperial Guests (litho)
1051343 The Arrival of the Czar and Czaritsa at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty welcoming her Imperial Guests (litho) by Dadd

Background imageWelcoming Collection: The First of May at Oxford, the Choir of Magdalen College Welcoming the Rising Sun with a Hymn

The First of May at Oxford, the Choir of Magdalen College Welcoming the Rising Sun with a Hymn (engraving)
1045099 The First of May at Oxford, the Choir of Magdalen College Welcoming the Rising Sun with a Hymn (engraving) by Hall

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Arriving Home, (oil on canvas)

Arriving Home, (oil on canvas)
985099 Arriving Home, (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 91.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arriving Home. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). Oil on canvas

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Home Again, 1858, 1860 (oil on canvas)

Home Again, 1858, 1860 (oil on canvas)
3037531 Home Again, 1858, 1860 (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Oil on canvas signed and dated lower right H)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho)

After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho)
1063737 After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York)

Background imageWelcoming Collection: Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, on the balcony of the Hotel Scribe in Paris

Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, on the balcony of the Hotel Scribe in Paris
3099195 Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, on the balcony of the Hotel Scribe in Paris, receiving the acclaim of the crowd (colour litho) by Meaulle




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"Embracing the Return: A Warm Welcome from All Corners of the World" As HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982, a nation's heart swells with pride and relief. The sight of this mighty vessel docking brings forth a collective sigh of welcome, as heroes return to their loved ones. In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness an emotional reunion that transcends time. The father's outstretched arms symbolize unconditional love and forgiveness, reminding us all of the power back those who have strayed. Standing tall and proud, Lady Liberty extends her torch as a beacon of hope to all who arrive on America's shores. Her message is clear: "Welcome to this land where dreams come true. " Nature itself teaches us about welcoming gestures through two Northern Gannets touching beaks in greeting. Their graceful display on Heligoland island reminds us that warmth can be found even amidst rugged landscapes. Cadbury's Golden Key advertisement invites you into a world filled with chocolatey delights - a sweet invitation that promises joyous moments shared among friends and family. High above overlooking the cityscape stands a statue of Jesus Christ, his open arms embodying acceptance and compassion for all who seek solace or redemption. Reno Main Street scene captures the vibrant energy of Nevada, where locals and visitors alike are greeted by bustling streets lined with shops and casinos. Here, everyone is welcomed to try their luck at fortune or simply enjoy life's pleasures. Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium beckon travelers with picturesque landscapes dotted with windmills and tulip fields. These destinations offer warm hospitality rooted in centuries-old traditions. Welcome signs dotting highways guide weary travelers towards new adventures while assuring them they have arrived at their desired destination – whether it be home or an exciting new place waiting to be explored. "The Admirals Hard" painting transports us to 1865 Plymouth, where sailors and locals gather at the waterfront.