Welcoming Collection (#9)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wot won t we do
The Caption reads Wot won t we do - when I gets you home! Most such captions are more frequent towards the end of the war when one could look forward to the soldier boys coming home

The city of Grenoble opens its gates to Napoleon on his return from exile on Elba, 7 March 1815 (colour litho)
3100868 The city of Grenoble opens its gates to Napoleon on his return from exile on Elba, 7 March 1815 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Return of the King, 8 July 1815, 1815 (coloured aquatint)
1249033 Return of the King, 8 July 1815, 1815 (coloured aquatint) by Alix, Pierre Michel (1762-1817); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Marshal Joffre, General Pershing and President Poincare welcoming the first contingent of
1272764 Marshal Joffre, General Pershing and President Poincarewelcoming the first contingent of American troops to arrive in France, at the HA'tel des Invalides, Paris

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, June 1520, illustration from
STC292435 The Field of the Cloth of Gold, June 1520, illustration from The Story of France Told to Boys and Girls by Mary Macgregor, 1920 (colour litho) by Rainey

St. Silvester welcomes St. Timothy (stained glass)
PC316081 St. Silvester welcomes St. Timothy (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Singapore
KAT324425 The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Singapore, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L
REV326579 The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

The Homecoming of the Fisherman at Probsteier, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XKH147989 The Homecoming of the Fisherman at Probsteier, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89); 113x169 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Morning, or the Benevolent Sportsman, 1792 (oil on canvas)
FIT167225 Morning, or the Benevolent Sportsman, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 101.6x137.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Nova 2644 fol. 87v The Glass of Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI229398 Nova 2644 fol.87v The Glass of Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Oesterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The Adventures of Johnny Newcome, published 1812 (coloured etching) (photo)
MGS171738 The Adventures of Johnny Newcome, published 1812 (coloured etching) (photo) by Elmes, William (fl.1797-1814); 24.5x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass)
BAL7847 Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass) by German School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

The Fishermans Return
GG40057 The Fishermans Return by Haquette, George (1854-1906); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

On Leave, 1883 (oil on canvas)
BAL34296 On Leave, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Zimmer, Wilhelm (1853-1937); 71x109.5 cm; Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c. 1860 (oil on panel)
656486 A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c.1860 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 45.7x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"This is our home"(colour litho)
5208411 " This is our home" (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: " This is our home")

The Chevalier de Bayard acclaimed on his arrival in Grenoble, France (colour litho)
5216824 The Chevalier de Bayard acclaimed on his arrival in Grenoble, France (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Exotic Visitor, 1857 (oil on canvas)
827070 An Exotic Visitor, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Didier, Jules (1831-92); 81.3x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exotic Visitor. Jules Didier (1831-1892). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1857

Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho)
5999996 Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort to the Royal Academy, London, 3 May 1849 (photogravure)
6033016 Visit of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort to the Royal Academy, London, 3 May 1849 (photogravure) by Amato, G.S

The Months Welcoming the Young Year. 1860

Hamlet welcomes the travelling players to Elsinore, from Hamlet
IL388114 Hamlet welcomes the travelling players to Elsinore, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassell
STC385297 Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Meeting of Henry and the Emperor Maximilian, illustration from Cassell
STC385284 Meeting of Henry and the Emperor Maximilian, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359837 British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Charles welcoming his queen to England 1625
908605 Charles welcoming his queen to England 1625 by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Inhabitants Depositing the Gates of Grenoble at the Feet of the Emperor
909390 The Inhabitants Depositing the Gates of Grenoble at the Feet of the Emperor, 6th March 1815, published by Martinet, 1815 (engraving) by French School

Eton Schools and the Boys Arch - Visit paid by her Royal Highness the Princess of
939157 Eton Schools and the Boys Arch - Visit paid by her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, pub

The Prince of Orange in his barge on his way to Brussels
621359 The Prince of Orange in his barge on his way to Brussels, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, eleventh panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San
BEN131513 Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, eleventh panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1403-24 (bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); 52x45 cm; Baptistery, Florence

The Homecoming of the Son, 1800 / 01 (pen and ink on paper)
XKH157638 The Homecoming of the Son, 1800/01 (pen and ink on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 44.7x63 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Home to the Family, 1852 (oil on canvas)
COG62642 Home to the Family, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Rossiter, Thomas Pritchard (1816-71); 61x86.4 cm; Private Collection; Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA; American, out of copyright

Bonaparte, First Consul (1769-1821) Visiting the Members of the Academie des Sciences at
ACD207888 Bonaparte, First Consul (1769-1821) Visiting the Members of the Academie des Sciences at the Louvre, early 19th century (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by French School

Crowd awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York at Johnstons Pier
KAT324427 Crowd awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York at Johnstons Pier, Singapore, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Reception of Lord Milner, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (litho)
KAT324403 The Reception of Lord Milner, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Milner)

Righteous received, detail of the Ladder of Heaven painting, north wall of the church, c
JB331051 Righteous received, detail of the Ladder of Heaven painting, north wall of the church, c.1601 (fresco) by Romanian School, (17th century); Sucevita Monastery, Bukovina, Moldavia

Welcome All cartoon, 1880 (colour litho)
PNP256711 Welcome All cartoon, 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Pax Britannica arrives at a Borneo village, frontispiece to Volume 2
TRV227747 Pax Britannica arrives at a Borneo village, frontispiece to Volume 2 Narrative of Events in Borneo and Celebes, Down to the Occupation of Labuan by Rodney Mundy

Frontispiece to Oeuvres by Nicolas Boileau, known as Boileau-Despreaux
XIR382352 Frontispiece to Oeuvres by Nicolas Boileau, known as Boileau-Despreaux, triumph of Boileau, published in 1718, Amsterdam (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians entering Bapaume, 17th March 1917 (litho)
STC311003 The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians entering Bapaume, 17th March 1917 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Somme)

A royal visit to the troops, enthusiastic welcome by the Canadians (b / w photo)
STC466140 A royal visit to the troops, enthusiastic welcome by the Canadians (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Royal Squadron Entering St. Aubins Bay, 2nd September 1846
CHT163942 The Royal Squadron Entering St. Aubins Bay, 2nd September 1846, from the Visit of Queen Victoria in Jersey, engraved by H

Entry of the Prince of Orange into Exeter after his landing at Torbay, 1688 (engraving)
STC418715 Entry of the Prince of Orange into Exeter after his landing at Torbay, 1688 (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entry of King Louis XVIII into Paris, 1814 (engraving)
3647634 Entry of King Louis XVIII into Paris, 1814 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of King Louis XVIII into Paris, 1814)

The King and Queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus (colour litho)
2819029 The King and Queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Faure receiving Prince Urusov, the new Russian Ambassador to France, at the Elysee Palace (colour litho)
2818847 President Faure receiving Prince Urusov, the new Russian Ambassador to France, at the Elysee Palace (colour litho) by French School

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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.