Generous Collection

John Passmore Edwards, Vanity Fair, Spy
JOHN PASSMORE EDWARDS MP (1823 - 1911) Liberal Member of Parliament for Salisbury, Philanthropist, British journalist, owner and editor of the London newspaper The Echo

Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)
FGL5491015 Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231) with the child Jesus in the arms gives bread to the poor

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630709 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving)
8639625 Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl)

Letter P: Poor
DUV4217007 Letter P: Poor; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Cheeryble Brothers (colour litho)
2775609 Cheeryble Brothers (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cheeryble Brothers, from Nicholas Nickleby, by Charles Dickens, 1913)

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Companions (colour litho)
8641606 Companions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companions. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance
BEN5475048 A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance. Miniature taken from 'The Works of Merciord' (ms)

The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard)
7422872 The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard); (add.info.: Paranormal. Superstition. The happyness sower. Woman sows amulets and lucky charms. Postcard, France, 1910-20.); © Archives Charmet.

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220563 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220559 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Painting. Anonymous. Sainte Elisabeth of Thuringe practisising charity. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6262022 Painting. Anonymous. Sainte Elisabeth of Thuringe practisising charity. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Letter Q: Quete of the red cross. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204674 Letter Q: Quete of the red cross. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M. Porta)

Letter Q and R: Quete of the Red Cross and Supply. Little French alphabet
DUV4204664 Letter Q and R: Quete of the Red Cross and Supply. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Continence of Scipio (engraving)
8664237 The Continence of Scipio (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio Africanus)

King Cheer - drawn by James Godwin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
King Cheer - drawn by James Godwin, 1864. Illustration to a poem by George MacDonald. 'King Cheer he reigned in Aureoland

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1830-1860

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), 1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), 1920-1940

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 10 (Indra's Realm), 1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 10 (Indra's Realm), 1850-1870. The deity Indra fears that a dishonorable person will ask for Maddi

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. After his banishment from the kingdom, Vessantara is accompanied into the forest by his wife, Maddi, and their two children

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Jujaka visits Vessantara in his cottage in the forest and asks for the children

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3, c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3, c1920-1940

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1500. Creator: Michele da Verona
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1500

St Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Creator: Michelangelo Cerquozzi
St Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Martin is dressed in a blue garment and a red cloak, which is already divided into two pieces

The Goddess Fortuna Bestowing her Gifts, c.1645. Creator: Simon Flocquet
The Goddess Fortuna Bestowing her Gifts, c.1645

Allegory of Generosity. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory of Generosity, unknown date

Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860. Creator: Unknown
China - the British Forces in Talien-Wan - Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860

Eliezer and Rebekah, c1600. Creator: Unknown
Eliezer and Rebekah, c1600

Hermit gives a lady his cloak, c.1641-before 1648. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Hermit gives a lady his cloak, c.1641-before 1648

Boy gives an apple to a younger boy, 1645-1650. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Boy gives an apple to a younger boy, 1645-1650

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs : Saint Martin partageant son manteau avec... 1870
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs : Saint Martin partageant son manteau avec un mendiant, 1870. Sketch for the church of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs (3rd arrondissement)

Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Children's party in the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London

"Hospitality - The Mote, Ightham, Kent"... 1850. Creator: Smith & Cheltnam
Royal Academy Exhibition - No. 221. - "Hospitality - The Mote, Ightham, Kent" - painted by J. C. Horsley, 1850. London exhibition of painting

Anne Morgan leading a delegation from the American Committee for Devastated France to assess reconstruction in areas
498778 Anne Morgan leading a delegation from the American Committee for Devastated France to assess reconstruction in areas destroyed in the First World War, cover illustration

Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)
7241714 Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fac-simile of a painting by Benjamin West)

Art deco style illustration showing a lady wrapping a variety of colourful Christmas presents. Date: 1946

The Major of Bootle, (Mr Alderman Js Kelly) pulling a cracker with one of the children at dinner given by an anonymous donor and members of the Bootle WVS to people bombed out of their homes

BAREFOOT GIRL / BREAD 1905
A generous girl gives a poor street girl some bread outside a bakers shop Date: 1905

Then said Boaz to Ruth, go not to glean in another field, 1840. Creator: Henry Bryan Hall I
Then said Boaz to Ruth, go not to glean in another field, 1840. Biblical scene, from Ruth 2: 8: Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter

The New Houses of Parliament - Bas-reliefs in the Prince's Chamber - the Death of Sir... 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Bas-reliefs in the Prince's Chamber - the Death of Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1857. One of a...series of historic tableaux which enrich the walls of this elegant

Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. On the breaking out of the war between Russia and Turkey, in 1853, Col

RMS Titanic - compensation claim of Mrs Herman
RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Samuel Herman (1862-1912). Letter dated 7 May 1913 from the Public Trustee Office, Strand, London

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with a hand showering coins and jewels, to represent Timon's excessive generosity. Date: 1840

ITALIAN LEGIONARIES
Italian legionaries leave Spain for home with a nation's blessing for their generous courage in fighting the Nationalist cause in the civil war Date: 1938

L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas)
476730 L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 210.9x175.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house, 1648 (Etching)
7393380 Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house, 1648 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 17 x 13, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

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"Generosity: A Timeless Virtue Embodied in Art and History" In the realm of generosity, few names shine as brightly as John Passmore Edwards. Known for his philanthropic endeavors, he left an indelible mark on society, forever etched in our hearts. Vanity Fair and Spy captured the essence of generosity through their illustrations. Cecil Aldin's masterpiece "Jack and Jill" depicted a heartwarming scene where kindness knows no bounds. Meanwhile, Kenny Meadows' portrayal of Timon of Athens showering coins and jewels symbolized excessive generosity that captivated audiences back in 1840. Even tragic events like the RMS Titanic had stories of benevolence within them. Mrs Herman's compensation claim showcased how acts of giving can transcend even the darkest moments. The Italian Legionaries exemplified selflessness through their noble actions. Their dedication to serving others resonated deeply with those they helped along their path. Art has long been a medium to depict charity and compassion towards those less fortunate. From L'Aumone d'un Mendiant by an unknown artist to Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house etching from 1648, these works remind us that lending a helping hand is timeless. The Hospital Santa Maria della Scala demonstrated its commitment to aiding others through both wheat offered and money given paintings on wood. These visual representations serve as reminders that institutions too can embody the spirit of generosity. Charity itself became immortalized in various forms throughout history - from tempera grassa on wood painting dating back to 1469 to Saint Martin and the beggar's poignant depiction from the 17th century. Each artwork tells tales of compassion transcending time. Generosity is not merely an act; it is a virtue that defines humanity at its best. Through artistry, historical accounts, and personal anecdotes alike, we are reminded that there will always be individuals willing to extend their hands towards those in need.