Expecting Collection (page 2)

Kamakura Daibutsu - Japan - Daibutsu It is a bronze statue of seated Buddha, 600 years old, and in a nice outdoor setting. Smaller than I was expecting, smaller than several in Rangoon

Expecting? Get the right advice from the right sources, your doctor or health bureau. Poster promoting proper health care for pregnant women, showing a stork. Date between 1936 and 1938

Eight faces looking over a wall -- they are expecting the King and Queen to pass by. first published 1879

Population growth
MODEL RELEASED. Population growth. Pregnant woman holding an inflated globe

Eight months pregnant woman
MODEL RELEASED. Eight months pregnant woman, holding her swollen abdomen

Pregnancy timings
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy timings. Pregnant woman holding a clock in one hand while supporting her swollen abdomen in the other hand. She is 30 weeks pregnant

Pregnant woman and son
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman and son. 4-year-old boy holding and listening to the swollen abdomen of his mother. She is 30 weeks pregnant. A full- term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks

Pregnant women
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant women comparing each others swollen abdomens. They are both about 7 months pregnant. A full-term pregnancy lasts about 9 months (between 37 and 42 weeks)

Pregnancy back pain
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman holding her painful back as the weight of the unborn child puts strain on her back muscles. She is 30 weeks pregnant. A full-term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks

Pregnant woman with birthing ball
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman leaning on a large inflatable rubber ball, known as a birthing ball, that is identical to and has a similar function to exercise balls

Pregnancy pains
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman holding her swollen abdomen while wincing in pain. This may be due to compression of internal organs, or movements by the unborn child. The woman is 30 weeks pregnant

Baby clothes in pregnancy
MODEL RELEASED. Baby clothes in pregnancy. Pregnant woman holding baby socks over her swollen abdomen. She is 32 years old and 26 weeks pregnant

Chocolate in pregnancy
MODEL RELEASED. Chocolate in pregnancy. Pregnant woman holding a chocolate bar. She is 32 years old and 26 weeks pregnant

Serbia Invades Bulgaria
When Rumelia revolts and unites with Bulgaria, the Serbs, encouraged by Austria, invade Bulgaria expecting an easy victory. Big mistake

Yoga in pregnancy
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman sitting in ayoga pose. Prenatal exercises which involvestretching the spine and pelvis help to strengthenmuscles in the back and hips

Pregnant woman working
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman working ata computer. She is in her third trimester

Pregnant woman typing
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman typing at acomputer. She is in her third trimester

Crossing French Gutter
In bad weather, the gutters of Paris streets aren t easy to cross, so enterprising boys lay planks across them for fashionable ladies to cross, expecting a modest tip

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"Anticipation and Joy: Embracing the Miracle of Life" In the timeless beauty of The Madonna del Parto fresco, a pregnant woman stands as a symbol of hope and expectation. Her serene expression radiates the joy that comes with carrying new life within. Across different eras and mediums, we witness the universal theme of expecting. From lithographs depicting The Greco-Turkish War to engravings capturing a night encampment on Eagle River, anticipation fills the air as people await uncertain outcomes. Even in lighthearted moments, like in comic postcards featuring a little boy eagerly awaiting a letter from someone special or a cockerel and hen hoping for an egg, there is an undeniable sense of excitement. The pre-restoration version of The Madonna del Parto fresco reminds us that expectations can transcend time. It serves as a poignant reminder that generations before us have experienced this same journey towards parenthood. Intriguingly, not only individuals but entire courts also held their breaths in expectation. As depicted in the colorful lithograph "The Emperor and his whole court stood on the shore expecting the issue, " we glimpse into history's grandeur intertwined with personal hopes. Artists like William Henry Hunt capture these emotions beautifully through their works such as "Expectation. " With delicate brushstrokes or watercolors on paper, they immortalize those fleeting moments filled with dreams yet to be realized. Lastly, La Tricoteuse painting portrays another form of expectation - one tinged with patience and dedication. As she knits away diligently, her eyes sparkle with anticipation for what lies ahead while creating something beautiful along her journey. Through these diverse glimpses into human experience captured by art across centuries, we are reminded that expecting encompasses more than just pregnancy; it encapsulates all our hopes for what is yet to come. Whether it be new life or unforeseen outcomes amidst uncertainty – embracing the miracle of life and its infinite possibilities is a testament to our enduring spirit.