Giving Collection (page 9)

Attic red-figure cup with a bearded man offering a cockerel to a boy, c. 470 BC (ceramic)
1216330 Attic red-figure cup with a bearded man offering a cockerel to a boy, c.470 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); 13.1x35.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus (engraving)
973710 Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus)

Giving and receiving of alms for Ashura, Egypt (chromolitho)
972237 Giving and receiving of alms for Ashura, Egypt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giving and receiving of alms for Ashura, Egypt)

Princess Louise giving the Prizes in the Clyde Training-Ship Cumberland (engraving)
1625906 Princess Louise giving the Prizes in the Clyde Training-Ship Cumberland (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postman cat handing over some letters. Date: circa 1890s

Santa Claus with girl on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus with a little girl in the snow on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Santa Claus with children on a French Christmas postcard
Santa Claus handing presents to children through a window on a French Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Santa Claus with girls and doll on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus with two girls, and a doll in a car, on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1910s

Santa Claus with girl and doll on a Christmas postcard. Date: 1912

The All Clear sounded by bugle after WW1 air raid
All Clear by bugle call: in London after an air-raid. With a boy scout as bugler: a Special Constables car giving the all clear notice after the recent Zeppelin raid on London

Cherries (chromolitho)
1094367 Cherries (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherries. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Robert II of France distributing alms (chromolitho)
1094329 Robert II of France distributing alms (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert II of France distributing alms)

Revival of the Royal Academy Banquet, 1949
Winston Churchill making a speech at the Royal Academy banquet at Burlington House, revived after a period of ten years. Sir Alfred Munnings

People You See: The Flag Seller. From Teddy Bear (5 June 1965; reprinted 1 August 1970). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1965

The Trial of Mons Zola in Paris, Sketches in Court (litho)
1039376 The Trial of Mons Zola in Paris, Sketches in Court (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial of Mons Zola in Paris, Sketches in Court)

The Panama Scandals in Paris, the Trial of the Directors of the Panama Canal Company, at the Palais de Justice (litho)
1038668 The Panama Scandals in Paris, the Trial of the Directors of the Panama Canal Company, at the Palais de Justice (litho) by Renouard

Father Christmas distributing toys by Angusine Macgregor
Father Christmas distributing toys from his sack to a queue of small children dressed in their nightwear. Date: 1917

A Childs Dream of Christmas 1869
Father Christmas with holly leaf wreath upon his head and a ragged beard, handing out fruit and coins to young Victorian children. Date: 1869

Our Indian Visitors in London, at the National Gallery (engraving)
1061206 Our Indian Visitors in London, at the National Gallery (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Indian Visitors in London)

Feeding babies - Elder sister giving baby in his high chair, his nighttime feed, while his brother is drinking a mug of milk. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1930

Cook giving maid something to taste (chromolitho)
975861 Cook giving maid something to taste (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cook giving maid something to taste.); © Look and Learn

THE HIKER & CAMPER 1931
Front cover of The Hiker & Camper magazine, giving advice and suggestions to hikers during the 1930s when the hobby was at its peak. Date: August 1931

Medea gives Jason the magic potion, c. 19th century (chromolitho)
968397 Medea gives Jason the magic potion, c. 19th century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the Picture-Palaces, French cinema
A French cinema audience during World War One - a newsreel is being shown, giving civilians some idea of what war is really like

MUSSOLINI / ROME SPEECH / 22
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator giving one of his earliest speeches on the entry of the Blackshirts into Rome Date: autumn 1922

MUSSOLINI AT GENOVA
Mussolini at a rally at Genova, after giving a speech which was very well received by his hearers Date: 14 May 1938

A Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Graphic 1880 (lithograph)
1127506 A Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Graphic 1880 (lithograph) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mry Mary Blaize (colour litho)
979509 Mry Mary Blaize (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mry Mary Blaize. Illustration for The Panjandrum Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

The monk Romano gives Benedict the habit of a hermit, 1503-08 (fresco)
LRI3508285 The monk Romano gives Benedict the habit of a hermit, 1503-08 (fresco) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Chiusure, Asciano, Tuscany

The Hat Seller, 1775 (engraving)
1195457 The Hat Seller, 1775 (engraving) by Brand, Johann Christian (1722-95) (after); 48.4x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brand)

The Suitor, (pencil and watercolour)
658454 The Suitor, (pencil and watercolour) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 47x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suitor. Francisco Pradilla Ortiz (1848-1921)

Rustic Benevolence, 1791 (oil on canvas)
CH402107 Rustic Benevolence, 1791 (oil on canvas) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Russo-Japanese War, the General in Chief Kuropatkin distributes honors to the fallen soldiers fighting (color litho)
2798817 The Russo-Japanese War, the General in Chief Kuropatkin distributes honors to the fallen soldiers fighting (color litho) by Beltrame

France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho)
2779769 France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco)

The President of France visiting Dunkirk (colour litho)
2779421 The President of France visiting Dunkirk (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The President of France visiting Dunkirk)

The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy (colour litho)
2778417 The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy)

The miracle flower (chromolitho)
3621655 The miracle flower (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The miracle flower)

A die-cut Edwardian New Year Card in the shape of a folding screen depicting children
3604343 A die-cut Edwardian New Year Card in the shape of a folding screen depicting children dressed as adults presenting bouquets, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Fan, giving symbolism of flowers (chromolitho)
730489 Fan, giving symbolism of flowers (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fan)

Floozie handing-out Tobacco (Piper Heidsieck) (chromolitho)
732930 Floozie handing-out Tobacco (Piper Heidsieck) (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving)
559094 Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law)

Napoleon (1769-1821) arriving on the Island of Elba, 1814 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163733 Napoleon (1769-1821) arriving on the Island of Elba, 1814 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Ms 50 Fol. 1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael
XIR166594 Ms 50 Fol.1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael, from the Recognitiones by Saint Clement (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Avranches

Ms Fr 131 f. 1 Jean (1340-1416) Duke of Berry Receiving a Manuscript from Boccaccio
BLY166000 Ms Fr 131 f.1 Jean (1340-1416) Duke of Berry Receiving a Manuscript from Boccaccio, from Cas des Nobles Hommes et Femmes by Giovanni Bocaccio (1313-75) (vellum) by French School

The Author Offering his Book to Charles IV (1316-78) of Bohemia
XIR226131 The Author Offering his Book to Charles IV (1316-78) of Bohemia, from Opus Ruralium Commodorum by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1321) (vellum) by Czech School

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"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: From Ancient Deities to Modern Heroes" The divine presence of the Hindu goddess Annapurna (Parvati) graces us with her benevolence, as she bestows food upon those in need. In the serene Lakshman temple, a symbol of compassion and generosity, we find solace in the act that transcends time. A Thangka painting from Bhaktapur, Nepal captures Sujata's selfless gesture as she presents milk rice to Buddha, reminding us that kindness knows no bounds. Amidst our bustling city streets, a police officer takes a moment to connect with children through small acts and nurturing trust within their hearts. Rosa Luxemburg's unwavering commitment to social justice echoes through history, inspiring generations to fight for equality by giving voice to the marginalized. Fidel Castro captivates an audience with his impassioned speech on revolution and solidarity—a reminder that sometimes giving words can ignite powerful change. Through witty satire depicted in Punch cartoon's engraving, Faraday humorously offers his expertise to Father Thames—showcasing how even knowledge can be given freely. Keir Hardie's resounding speech reverberates across crowds as he champions workers' rights and gives hope for a fairer society built on empathy and understanding. George Mutch scores for Preston North End at the FA Cup Final—an exhilarating display where skillful teamwork culminates in joyous celebration—a gift shared by all fans present. The cacique of Tabasco presents twenty Indigenous people to Hernan Cortes—an unsettling reminder that not all forms are born out of goodwill but rather reflect power dynamics throughout history. Ancient stone arches gracefully span over Gave River—the Old Bridge stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity, a gift to future generations.