Daddy Collection

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - with two kittens. circa 1910s

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - front cover. circa 1910s

Is that You, Daddy?
IS THAT YOU, DADDY ? Propaganda for prohibition presupposes that every man who patronises a bar will become a drunken sot

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - trumpeter. circa 1910s

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - playing the piano. circa 1910s

Joseph, Mary, and Jesus

Harvestmen, harvesters or daddy longlegs, Opiliones species. Phalangiens. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

A pioneer family and their covered wagon in the Loup Valley, Nebraska. 1886 (photo)
UIG5449705 A pioneer family and their covered wagon in the Loup Valley, Nebraska. 1886 (photo); Underwood Archives/UIG.

Original First World War postcard
2915213 Original First World War postcard; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Big Daddy
Sergey Boyko

Daddy
Sandra Štimac

Brighton Daddy Long Legs

Volk's Electric Railway Brighton to Rottingdean - Victorian period

Volk's Brighton to Rottingdean Electric Railway Daddy long legs

WW2 - Daddy's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

Letter from Captain Edward Smith to his daughter
Future Titanic Captain Edward J. Smith, from RMS Baltic - a unique handwritten letter to his daughter Helen, dated 29 November 1906: My Dear Daughter

Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas)
823053 Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Dessar, Louis Paul (1867-1952); 98x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. Louis Paul Dessar (1867-1952). Oil on canvas

Sweet escape
Sergey Boyko

Peasants, 1922 (oil on canvas)
988072 Peasants, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Romanach, Leopoldo (1862-1951); 90.2x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants; Guajiros. Leopoldo Romanach (1862-1951). Oil on canvas

Baby Bunting (colour litho)
5222732 Baby Bunting (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby Bunting. Illustration for The Old Nursery Stories and Rhymes (Blackie)

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

The World Council of Trent (oil on canvas, 16th century)
LRI4612495 The World Council of Trent (oil on canvas, 16th century) by Italian School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Council of Trent - " The World Council of Trent")

Advertising poster for Michelin, c. 1925 (colour lithograph)
1198034 Advertising poster for Michelin, c. 1925 (colour lithograph) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); 162x119 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Holy Family, 16th century (oil on panel)
1197630 The Holy Family, 16th century (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 63.2x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c. 1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196953 Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c.1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.2x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Evening Meal, (oil on canvas)
989537 Evening Meal, (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 78.2x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening Meal; Repas de Soir. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925)

A Coastal Trail, (oil on canvas)
989535 A Coastal Trail, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 81.3x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coastal Trail. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family
989314 The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Bridges, John (fl.1818-54); 90.9x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Doorway, 1893 (oil on canvas)
989278 The Doorway, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Demont-Breton, Virginie (1859-1935); 210.8x304.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doorway; Le Foyer. Virginie Demont-Breton (1859-1935)

The Sleeping Reapers; Les Moissonneurs Endormis, c. 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
827089 The Sleeping Reapers; Les Moissonneurs Endormis, c.1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maternity, (pastel on paper)
989724 Maternity, (pastel on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 54x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maternity; Maternite. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925). Pastel on paper

Going for a Stroll; De Paseo, (oil on board)
824851 Going for a Stroll; De Paseo, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 40x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Going for a Stroll; De Paseo. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

King Charles Taking Leave of his Children, c. 1721 (oil on canvas)
824239 King Charles Taking Leave of his Children, c.1721 (oil on canvas) by Raoux, Jean (1677-1734); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles Taking Leave of his Children)

A group Portrait of a Family, full-length, in an interior (oil on canvas)
827714 A group Portrait of a Family, full-length, in an interior (oil on canvas) by Noort, Adam van (1562-1641) (circle of); 196.8x164.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Poetess, 1880 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
827392 The Poetess, 1880 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Zuber-Buhler, Fritz (1822-96); 73x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poetess. Fritz Zuber-Buhler (1822-1896)

The Saffron Cake, 1920 (oil on canvas)
827254 The Saffron Cake, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 76.2x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saffron Cake. Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947)

On the Loing, 1884 (oil on canvas)
826890 On the Loing, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 79x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Loing. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1884

Comic postcard, Father and son in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy sees father kissing the servant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and two pretty women drinking at an outdoor cafe - taking advantage of m
Comic postcard, Man and two pretty women drinking at an outdoor caf - taking advantage of me! Date: 20th century

Goldilocks and the Three Bears (colour litho)
SC8451 Goldilocks and the Three Bears (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Charles III of Spain or Charles of Bourbon, King of Naples (Carlo Borbone) (1716-1788
LRI4609460 Charles III of Spain or Charles of Bourbon, King of Naples (Carlo Borbone) (1716-1788) visits Pope Benedetto XIV in the Coffee House of the Palace of Quirinale (Quirinal)

A Family Group, the Father Seated, the Mother and Daughter Standing, in an Interior
1765065 A Family Group, the Father Seated, the Mother and Daughter Standing, in an Interior, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Wheatley

Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper)
1195535 Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 97x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Homage to Pugin, a stained glass window design, c. 1850 (ink and wash)
1194890 Homage to Pugin, a stained glass window design, c.1850 (ink and wash) by Powell, John Hardman (1827-95); 120x120 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Group Portrait of the Jacott-Hoppesack Family with a Hound in a Sumptuous Classical
827648 Group Portrait of the Jacott-Hoppesack Family with a Hound in a Sumptuous Classical Interior, a Lady and Gentleman Strolling in a Park Through a Doorway Beyond, (oil on canvas) by Hooch

Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas)
989609 Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Grun, Maurice (1869-1947); 101.7x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at Tea. Maurice Grun (b.1869). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1898

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"Daddy Cat: A Tale of Love and Responsibility" In Louis Wain's heartwarming illustration, Daddy Cat proudly poses with his two adorable kittens. The front cover of this delightful book captures the essence of fatherhood in the feline world. "Is that You, Daddy?" whispers one curious kitten as they explore their surroundings under the watchful eye of their loving father. Just like human fathers, Daddy Cat ensures his little ones are safe and nurtured. Harvestmen or daddy longlegs, Opiliones species, may not be traditional fathers but they too play a vital role in nature's cycle. These diligent harvesters protect our gardens by feasting on pests while balancing delicately on their long legs. Louis Wain's artistic genius extends to capturing unexpected moments; here we see Daddy Cat skillfully playing the piano. His musical talents bring joy to his family and remind us that dads have hidden talents beyond their everyday responsibilities. Reflecting on Joseph's role as a father figure to Jesus, we appreciate how fathers shape our lives through guidance and love. Joseph exemplifies strength and devotion as he supports Mary and raises Jesus with compassion. Daddy Cat takes center stage once again in Louis Wain's masterpiece; this time he is depicted as a trumpeter. With each melodious note, he celebrates life's triumphs alongside his furry companions - a true symbol of unity within families. Brighton Daddy Long Legs scuttle along Volk’s Electric Railway from Brighton to Rottingdean - an enchanting sight for locals and tourists alike. These fascinating creatures remind us that even small beings can leave lasting impressions when united by purpose. During World War II, brave soldiers wore uniforms just like "Daddy. " Each uniform represented sacrifice, courage, and unwavering dedication to protecting loved ones back home. Captain Edward Smith penned heartfelt letters to his daughter during these trying times – reminding her of his love amidst uncertainty.