Childhod Collection

Classroom of a Soviet school, Moscow, 1946 (b / w photo)
7200757 Classroom of a Soviet school, Moscow, 1946 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classroom in School no 70, Sverdlov District, Moscow, USSR)

Peasant Mother and Child, c. 1894 (drypoint and aquatint)
7262405 Peasant Mother and Child, c.1894 (drypoint and aquatint) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 48.6x39.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mother and Children, c. 1840-80 (oil on canvas)
7262150 Mother and Children, c.1840-80 (oil on canvas) by Merle, Hugues (1823-81); 40.6x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas)
7260356 Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 87x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Semon); © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

A boy playing with a bird tied to a perch with a string. 1906 (lithograph)
7236701 A boy playing with a bird tied to a perch with a string.1906 (lithograph) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694. 1906 (lithograph)
7236700 King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694.1906 (lithograph) by Trouvain, Antoine (1656-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV)

Children playing the game of Hot Hand, Paris, 1824. 1906 (lithograph)
7236692 Children playing the game of Hot Hand, Paris, 1824. 1906 (lithograph) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing the game of Hot Hand, Paris)

The Seamstress (colour litho)
7194533 The Seamstress (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seamstress. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

A Little Golfer (colour litho)
7194544 A Little Golfer (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Golfer. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

Calling (colour litho)
7194543 Calling (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calling. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

Tea and Gossip (colour litho)
7194542 Tea and Gossip (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea and Gossip. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

The Cook (colour litho)
7194538 The Cook (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cook. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

Small childrens wedding procession, 1895
7143022 Small childrens wedding procession, 1895 by Reusch, Helga Ring (1865-1944); 103x78.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Curious Caroline (colour litho)
7157021 Curious Caroline (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious Caroline)

Good-tempered Grace (colour litho)
7157017 Good-tempered Grace (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good-tempered Grace)

Kind-hearted Kitty (colour litho)
7157013 Kind-hearted Kitty (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kind-hearted Kitty)

Lazy Lawrence (colour litho)
7157012 Lazy Lawrence (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazy Lawrence. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited)

Quarrelsome Queenie (colour litho)
7157008 Quarrelsome Queenie (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrelsome Queenie)

Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho)
7157006 Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Ursula, Vain Victor)

Xcitable X, Yawning Yolande (colour litho)
7157003 Xcitable X, Yawning Yolande (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Xcitable X, Yawning Yolande)

Teasing Tom (colour litho)
7157000 Teasing Tom (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teasing Tom. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Boy scratching his head (colour litho)
7156999 Boy scratching his head (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy scratching his head)

Mary with the Boy Jesus, 1915 (oil on canvas)
7063417 Mary with the Boy Jesus, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947); 119x139 cm; Private Collection

The fairy-teller, Grandmothers story, 1854
7215880 The fairy-teller, Grandmothers story, 1854 by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Switzerland: The Simple Life, a primitive perambulator (b / w photo)
7183410 Switzerland: The Simple Life, a primitive perambulator (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simple Life, a primitive perambulator)

Portrait of Borghild
7211478 Portrait of Borghild by Reusch, Helga Ring (1865-1944); 45.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Gulliver is handled like a doll by a girl whom he names Glumdalclich, 1940 (illustration)
7144560 Gulliver is handled like a doll by a girl whom he names Glumdalclich, 1940 (illustration) by Timar, Emeric (1898-1950); (add.info)

Dutch mother and small children at house gate, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233046 Dutch mother and small children at house gate, 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch mother and small children at house gate)

An operation, 1887
7215874 An operation, 1887 by Schjelderup, Leis (1856-1933); 79x105 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The family were gathered together to spend the evening (litho)
7159115 The family were gathered together to spend the evening (litho) by Rhodes, H. J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The family were gathered together to spend the evening)

Awkward Ada (colour litho)
7157023 Awkward Ada (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Awkward Ada. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Handy Harry (colour litho)
7157016 Handy Harry (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handy Harry. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Jolly Jack (colour litho)
7157014 Jolly Jack (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jolly Jack. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Reckless Robin (colour litho)
7157007 Reckless Robin (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reckless Robin)

Girl carrying a duck and ducklings (colour litho)
7156961 Girl carrying a duck and ducklings (colour litho) by Wightman, William Ernest (1889-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl carrying a duck and ducklings)

Cleaning House (colour litho)
7194540 Cleaning House (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleaning House. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

Boy feeding a horse in a farmyard (colour litho)
7185919 Boy feeding a horse in a farmyard (colour litho) by Montefiore, Edward Brice (1855-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy feeding a horse in a farmyard)

Two little girls worried about losing their toy horse (colour litho)
7185226 Two little girls worried about losing their toy horse (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adieu (colour litho)
7182540 Adieu (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adieu. Illustration for Happy-Hours with Rhymes bys and E Lecky with Illustrations by Emily J Harding)

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer, with the orphans of Nidwalden, Switzerland
7148126 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer, with the orphans of Nidwalden, Switzerland, 1798 (engraving) by Klimsch

Coronation of Frederick II as King of Sicily, Palermo Cathedral, 1198 (engraving)
7147892 Coronation of Frederick II as King of Sicily, Palermo Cathedral, 1198 (engraving) by Zick, Alexander (1845-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Frederick II as King of Sicily)

Three small children at the gate, 1891
7135209 Three small children at the gate, 1891 by Reusch, Helga Ring (1865-1944); 62.5x96 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234141 Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese children collecting horse manure)

Playing on the Katwijk Beach (oil on canvas)
6431716 Playing on the Katwijk Beach (oil on canvas) by Tromp, Johann Zoetelief (1872-1947); Private Collection

The Barbers (colour litho)
7185295 The Barbers (colour litho) by Elliott, Bert (d. 1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber s. Illustration from Up One Pair of Stairs of My Bookhouse (The Bookhouse for Children)

Spring cleaning the toy cupboard (colour litho)
7185230 Spring cleaning the toy cupboard (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring cleaning the toy cupboard)

Two children teaching their pet dog to jump (colour litho)
7185229 Two children teaching their pet dog to jump (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children teaching their pet dog to jump)

Children asking their pet dog to take care of their toys while they are asleep (colour litho)
7185225 Children asking their pet dog to take care of their toys while they are asleep (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Capturing the Essence of Childhood: A Glimpse into Innocence and Joy" Childhood is a precious time filled with laughter, wonder, and boundless imagination. As we turn the pages of The Golden Primer, a burst of vibrant colors from the lithograph transports us back to a simpler era. Peter Williamson, also known as Indian Peter, an 18th-century showman, comes alive in our minds through his lithograph portrait from 1869. In another lithograph titled "Jack The Giant Killer, " we witness bravery and adventure through the eyes of a young hero. Our hearts skip a beat as we follow along on his thrilling journey. A whimsical scene unfolds before us in yet another captivating image - a clown enticing a donkey to the fair by dangling a carrot in front of its eyes. This colorful lithograph reminds us that even simple pleasures can bring immense joy. As Christmas approaches, our attention turns to a girl hanging harlequin decorations on her tree. The excitement twinkles in her eyes as she carefully places each ornament with love and anticipation for the festive season ahead. The tender bond between mother and child is beautifully depicted in both drypoint aquatint "Peasant Mother and Child" from c. 1894 and oil on canvas "Mother and Children" dating back to c. 1840-80. These artworks evoke warmth and tenderness that transcends time. Master Semon's portrait alongside his loyal spaniel showcases companionship at its finest - an innocent friendship forged during childhood years that leaves an indelible mark on one's heart. However, not all childhood moments are idyllic; some reveal harsh realities like when children playfully tie birds to perches with strings or engage in games such as Hot Hand captured by Parisian lithographs from 1906. These images serve as reminders that while innocence prevails during this phase of life, it is crucial for adults to guide and protect the young ones.