Begging Collection (page 8)

Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond. 1869 (lithograph)
7232975 Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hudson, remarkable for his misfortunes, died 1767)

Portrait of Toby, a famous Regency London beggar. 1869 (lithograph)
7232934 Portrait of Toby, a famous Regency London beggar. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toby)

Crippled beggar with child (engraving)
7239661 Crippled beggar with child (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz (1605-47) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Crippled beggar with child (engraving)
7239662 Crippled beggar with child (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz (1605-47) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Beggar with his begging bowl (engraving)
7239660 Beggar with his begging bowl (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz (1605-47) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Lazarus at the rich gluttons gate (engraving)
7149688 Lazarus at the rich gluttons gate (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus at the rich gluttons gate)

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (colour litho)
7153784 The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar)

Mendicant, foaled 1843 (b / w photo)
7163609 Mendicant, foaled 1843 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendicant, foaled 1843)

Pavement Pictures, The Blind Man and his Dog (colour litho)
7181963 Pavement Pictures, The Blind Man and his Dog (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavement Pictures, The Blind Man and his Dog)

St Peter healing a lame beggar in the name of Jesus Christ (engraving)
7172481 St Peter healing a lame beggar in the name of Jesus Christ (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rodeur; Tramper; Landstreicher (engraving)
7197410 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rodeur; Tramper; Landstreicher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodeur; Tramper; Landstreicher)

Saint Martin and the beggar (engraving)
7160214 Saint Martin and the beggar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Martin and the beggar)

The battle for survival, 1887 (oil on canvas)
OVR390565 The battle for survival, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 54x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Jesus Christ restoring the sight of a blind beggar (engraving)
7172463 Jesus Christ restoring the sight of a blind beggar (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beggar Girl, foaled 1815 (b / w photo)
7163435 Beggar Girl, foaled 1815 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beggar Girl, foaled 1815)

The Blind Beggar Of Bethnal Green (colour litho)
7189095 The Blind Beggar Of Bethnal Green (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Beggar Of Bethnal Green)

The King and the beggar-girl (engraving)
7192811 The King and the beggar-girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and the beggar-girl)

Blind to his own interest (engraving)
7178052 Blind to his own interest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind to his own interest)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mendiant; Mendicant; Bettelmonch (engraving)
7196698 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mendiant; Mendicant; Bettelmonch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendiant; Mendicant; Bettelmonch)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vagabond; Vagrant; Vagabund (engraving)
7197869 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vagabond; Vagrant; Vagabund (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vagabond; Vagrant; Vagabund)

Beggar with his begging bowl. 1630s (engraving)
7212184 Beggar with his begging bowl. 1630s (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz. (1605-47); (add.info.: Beggar with his begging bowl)

Greedy Richard (engraving)
7169775 Greedy Richard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greedy Richard. Illustration for Illustrated Poems)

Les Petites Mendicants (the Little Beggars), 1890 (oil on canvas)
7205741 Les Petites Mendicants (the Little Beggars), 1890 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 63, 62--36, 75 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York

The Blind Beggar Of Bethnal Green (colour litho)
7189094 The Blind Beggar Of Bethnal Green (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Beggar Of Bethnal Green)

The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Two Women in Conversation, 1660 (oil on panel)
147371 The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Two Women in Conversation, 1660 (oil on panel) by Neeffs, Pieter the Younger (1620-c.1675); 27.9x27.9 cm; Private Collection

The works of misericordes (detail). (oil on canvas)
PCT4256182 The works of misericordes (detail). (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; © Patrice Cartier

Flemish tapestry. Series Four tapestries after Hieronymus Bosch. Saint Martin (San Martin)
7209247 Flemish tapestry. Series Four tapestries after Hieronymus Bosch. Saint Martin (San Martin). First tapestry in the series. Model Inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch

Robin Hood and Little John in disguise before the Sheriff of Nottingham (colour litho)
7185268 Robin Hood and Little John in disguise before the Sheriff of Nottingham (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Troubles for men with and without money (colour litho)
7200583 Troubles for men with and without money (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles for men with and without money)

Parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (engraving)
7172457 Parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (Luke 16)

Scenes from the life of Queen Victoria (b / w photo)
7201805 Scenes from the life of Queen Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the life of Queen Victoria)

DOG. Boxer dog, laying down, face expressions, sad eyes, wearing American heart shaped glasses Date: 04-02-2021

BIRD. Rook, juvenile, fledgling, begging for food, beak open wings out

Collie X breed Dog, sitting, paws up with a red rose in mouth, pink background Date: 18-Mar-19

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Miniature German Spitz Dog outdoors in Autumn Date: 05-10-2019

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DOG. Australian Shepherd, sitting up with paws out, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Australian Shepherd, sitting up with paws out, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Australian Shepherd, sitting up with paws out, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Boxer dog, laying down, face expressions, sad eyes, studio, white back ground Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Boxer dog, laying down, face expressions, sad eyes, studio, white back ground Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Boxer dog, laying down, face expressions, sad eyes, studio, white back ground Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Boxer dog, laying down, face expressions, sad eyes, studio, white back ground Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Boxer dog, laying down, face expressions, sad eyes, studio, white back ground Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT. ginger & white, sitting with paws up, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT. ginger & white, sitting with paws up, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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Cat. Tabby Kitten (6 weeks old) with big eyes, smiling, on star background Date: 05-11-2019

Act Five: Yamazaki Highway from the play Kanadehon Chushingura, 1807

Act Five: Yamazaki Highway from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven... c)
Act Five: Yamazaki Highway from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers), c. 1795

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"Begging: A Multifaceted Expression of Need and Compassion" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant portrayal of begging. The prodigal son, humbled by his past mistakes, kneels before his father in desperate supplication, seeking forgiveness and acceptance. Meanwhile, a Sealyham Terrier dog gazes up at its owner with pleading eyes. Its adorable face tugs at our heartstrings as it begs for attention or perhaps a tasty treat. Amidst the picturesque hills adorned with snowflakes in Cecil Aldin's artwork titled "Christmas Is Coming, " we can almost hear the faint echoes of children eagerly begging their parents for presents during this festive season. Nature too has its own version of begging. A wren diligently feeds its offspring at the nest, showcasing an instinctual act driven by parental love and responsibility. Traveling to Japan, we encounter Komuso Buddhist monks who engage in alms-begging as part of their spiritual practice. Clad in straw hats that obscure their faces from worldly distractions, they rely on the generosity of others to sustain themselves while embodying humility and detachment. Captured in Picture No. 11770524 is an image that demands attention - soldiers standing tall and resolute during wartime. Their unwavering commitment to duty could be seen as a form of silent begging for peace amidst chaos. Even Emperor Penguins exhibit behaviors akin to begging when two adults tirelessly care for their vulnerable chicks on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica. These devoted parents brave harsh conditions to ensure their little ones receive nourishment and protection against nature's unforgiving elements. Stepping into another realm entirely is James Doughty - England's oldest clown - whose jovial antics entertain audiences while subtly asking them for laughter and applause through his comical performances. In stark contrast lies an etching from 1630 depicting a beggar seated on a bank.