Greeting Collection

Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The American Great White Fleet arrives in Australia - Uncle Sam meeting a Kangaroo. On 20 August 1908 well over half a million Sydneysiders turned out to watch the arrival of the Fleet

The latecomers, c1914. Creator: Albert Guillaume
The latecomers, c1914

Christmas Truce 1914 / Ww1
British and German troops fraternise on the field of battle on Christmas Eve, greeting each other and exchanging goodwill, and are even photographed together

Lions CRH 983 Lioness greets male Lion - Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-983 Lions - Lioness greets male Lion Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Shirley Temple / Birthday
SHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of of 1930s, offering a birthday greeting

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Puffin Pair
JD-1534 Atlantic PUFFINS - pair Fratercula arctica John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giraffe Kissing young Giraffe
LA-672 GIRAFFE - Kissing young Giraffe Africa Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African ELEPHANT - two calves with trunks together
FL-1784 African ELEPHANT - two calves with trunks together Africa Loxodonta africana Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Boston Terrier and Boxer sniffing each other in studio
LA-5142 Dog - Boston Terrier and Boxer sniffing each other in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: Titian
Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London

Two Northern Gannets -Morus bassanus- touching beaks to greet each other, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Sydney At Your Feet
January 1957: A white cat who lives at the top of one of the pylon supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge welcomes tourists to the Australian capital. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Khrushchev And Castro
New York, New York: September 20, 1960 A jovial greeting takes place between Cubas Prime MInister Fidel Castro and Soviet Unions Premier Nikita Khrushchev when they met at the United Nations today

Sky writing - Happy Birthday - written in the clouds - with Butterflies. Digital Manipulation: all created
A-016-m Sky writing - Happy Birthday - written in the clouds - with Butterflies Digital Manipulated image Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878)
XEE4157067 Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878), 19th century (engraving) by Nash

Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi becoming friends in colonial Georgia
Tomo-chichi offering furs to James Olglethorpe, Georgia Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reno Main Street scene, Reno, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Lion - male & female. Kenya - Africa
WAT-9079 Lion - male & female Kenya - Africa Panthera leo M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Common Rabbit - young - two kissing with yellow background
USH-56-M1 Common Rabbit - young - two kissing with yellow background Oryctolagus cuniculus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Polar Bears with pink hearts MA1574
TOM-1157-M Polar Bears with pink hearts Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern
Two owls standing with a lantern. Date: circa 1890

Highland Cattle - adult with young - Norfolk grazing marsh - UK
FEU-781 Highland Cattle - adult with young Norfolk grazing marsh - UK Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Asian Elephant - 2 animals with trunks entwined, Emmen, Holland
USH-3045 Asian Elephant - 2 animals with trunks entwined Elephas maximus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wild African Hunting Dogs - greet pups Botswana, Africa
CRH-481 Wild African Hunting Dogs - greet pups Botswana, Africa. Lycaon pictus Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat Kittens kissing under a valentines heart
JD-16794e-m2 Cat - Kittens kissing under a valentines heart John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Welcome signs, Laem Tong beach, Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket
Two penguins out for a stroll whilst a sparrow picks a pocket. Date: circa 1890

British Valentine card (colour litho)
732395 British Valentine card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4689430 Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1877 Sun. 0, 67x0, 38 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Christmas Evening

Cats Balancing on Cat Date: 1905

Archangel Gabriel

Winston Churchill, British statesman, World War II, 1939-1945. Churchill (1874-1965), Britains wartime Prime Minister, smiling and smoking a cigar, shakes hands with a soldier

Statue of Atlas, Rockefeller Center, New York City
Mini leporello picture in a Rockefeller Greeting envelope showing the bronze Atlas Staue in front of the Rockefeller Center in New York City

Mao Zedong greeting South Yemen leader
Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) (1893-1976) - Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the Peoples Republic of China

Wellington and Blucher meet after Battle of Waterloo
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher

His Girl, The Huntsmans Meet. Creator: Victor Venner
His Girl, The Huntsmans Meet

John Gregson and Jack MacGowran
As Gordon and Crump in The Titfield Thunderbolt

Greeting card by Ethel Larcombe
Art Nouveau greeting card depicting a girl at her writing desk. Date: 1908

The Annunciation, before 1652 (oil on canvas)
XIR158293 The Annunciation, before 1652 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 297x227 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Arrival of troop train by Fortunino Matania
Back for Christmas holidays: arrival of a troop train in London by Fortunino Matania. Scene in Victoria train station a few minutes after the arrival of a troop train bringing back British soldiers

Clouds and sky - making heart shape Digital Manipulation: defined heart shape
LA-9341-m Clouds and sky - making heart shape Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sky Writing - I love you mum Digital Manipulation: Poppies USH-5396 - clouds and sky all made
A-021-m Sky Writing - I love you mum Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Garden Party hosted by the Mayor of Chichester in honour of the opening of the Chichester Festival Theatre
Among the guests presented to the mayor and mayoress are Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright, 25 June 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1290/2

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"Greeting: A Universal Language of Connection and Love" In the midst of war, a remarkable moment unfolded during the Christmas Truce of 1914. Soldiers from opposing sides put down their weapons to exchange greetings, sharing a brief respite from the horrors of World War I. Nature too has its own way of greeting. In Moremi, Botswana, a lioness gracefully approaches her male counterpart with affectionate nuzzles and gentle roars, symbolizing unity within their pride. Art captures the essence as well. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" depicts a heartfelt embrace between father and son—a poignant depiction of forgiveness and reconciliation. Celebrations also mark moments worth greeting. Shirley Temple's birthday brings joyous smiles as she is showered with love by adoring fans worldwide. A beacon for hope and freedom, Lady Liberty stands tall in New York Harbor, welcoming immigrants who seek new beginnings on American soil—a powerful symbol that greets all who approach with open arms. Even animals partake in this universal language. Giraffes share tender kisses among young ones while African elephants touch trunks in an endearing display of familial bonds. Dogs have an innate ability to greet one another through sniffing—Boston Terriers and Boxers engage in playful encounters as they explore each other's scents in a studio setting. Birds too understand the importance of greetings. Puffins pair up for life, engaging in beak-to-beak touches that reaffirm their lifelong commitment to one another amidst rocky cliffsides. Centuries ago, Titian captured Jesus' words "Noli Me Tangere, " reminding us that even divine beings require respect when approached—an eternal lesson on how we should greet others with reverence and understanding. From land to sea, Northern Gannets meet beak-to-beak off Heligoland Island in Germany—a graceful gesture that signifies friendship among these majestic seabirds.