Growing Up Collection

Africa, Botswana, Moremi Wildlife Reserve, group of Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) standing at edge of water, young animal standing in water

Not allowed to dance
kent youngstrom

Children playing football in the street in Childwall valley housing estate, Liverpool, 10th April 1965

Three tots on beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Three small children wearing sun hats hold hands in the sunshine and walk to the sea on the beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. First published The Sunday Times

A black-browned albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) tenderly looking at its chick, Falkland Islands, South America

Desk and escritoire, 1865-67 (pine, mahogany, ceramic & brass) (see also 5942439)
3711008 Desk and escritoire, 1865-67 (pine, mahogany, ceramic & brass) (see also 5942439) by Burges, William (1827-81); height: 258 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Little Woman, 1910 (oil on canvas)
SRM93027 The Little Woman, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Della-Vos-Kardovskaya, Olga Lyudvigovna (1875-1952); 129x110.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

The youngest sons farewell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
OVR390588 The youngest sons farewell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 82x70.6 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Midsummer Morning, 1908 (oil on canvas)
3431721 Midsummer Morning, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Education of the Children of Clotilde and Clovis, 1868 (oil on panel)
489214 The Education of the Children of Clotilde and Clovis, 1868 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 64.8x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pictorial plate depicting a cottage interior scene with mother
473288 Pictorial plate depicting a cottage interior scene with mother, two young girls and an infant taking her first steps, Florence, c.1900-10 (pietra dura) by Montelatici

Binding of a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744838 Binding of a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (leather) by English School

His First Wing Shot: hunting scene (colour litho)
6001239 His First Wing Shot: hunting scene (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: His First Wing Shot: hunting scene)

Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul (coloured engraving)
5998878 Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul)

In the Nursery, Snargate Rectory (oil on canvas)
954954 In the Nursery, Snargate Rectory (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 53.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Bride (chromolitho)
974633 Bride (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Teenage girl (chromolitho)
974632 Teenage girl (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teenage girl. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Picture Without Words, 1884 (colour litho)
1078693 A Picture Without Words, 1884 (colour litho) by Graetz, Friedrich (1840-1913); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Village celebration of a girl's quinze anos, Guerrero State, Mexico (painted bark)
829337 Village celebration of a girl's quinze anos, Guerrero State, Mexico (painted bark) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Mexican, out of copyright

Portrait of an actress (b / w photo)
489129 Portrait of an actress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown provincial actress, made to sell as a postcard when her company visited St)

Christ as a young boy
LLM339663 Christ as a young boy by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ as a young boy)

Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT388979 Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

The Young Napoleon Leaves Corsica to Study on the Continent, 13th December 1778
CHT173598 The Young Napoleon Leaves Corsica to Study on the Continent, 13th December 1778, illustration from Bonaparte by G

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744837 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Colstons School Boy and Badge (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831997 Colstons School Boy and Badge (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Life in London, Mary Ann from the country transformed into Marion in town (colour litho)
3656254 Life in London, Mary Ann from the country transformed into Marion in town (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in London)

The drum-major (coloured engraving)
5998886 The drum-major (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drum-major)

Lawleys Ornamenting Franks Writing-Desk, from
2655427 Lawleys Ornamenting Franks Writing-Desk, from Frank Fairlegh or Scenes From the Life of a Private Pupil, pub. c.1870 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744844 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Frontispiece from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744839 Frontispiece from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (pen & ink on paper) by English School

Cadet (chromolitho)
974636 Cadet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadet. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bridegroom (chromolitho)
974634 Bridegroom (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridegroom. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ensign (chromolitho)
974635 Ensign (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ensign. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (engraving
CHT169035 Illustration for Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Johannot, Alfred (1800-37) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: philosophical and pedagogical novel)

Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York
4070881 Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York, 16th September 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744835 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Weaning the Calf, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3576966 Weaning the Calf, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 61.3x97.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744877 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744843 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

At Recess, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
996292 At Recess, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hammond, Melvin Ormond (1876-1934); 29.8x26.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Mr

Girls secondary school (chromolitho)
974631 Girls secondary school (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls secondary school)

Young female fans of Skelmersdale Football club holding a giant mascot teddy bear as they prepare to t watch their team contest the FA Amateur Cup Final

Three tots on beach, Tenby
Three small children wearing sun hats hold hands in the sunshine and walk to the sea on the beach at Tenby, Wales. First publisdhed The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Rookery of hundreds of king penguins during breeding season, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Rookery of hundreds of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on the rocky landscape and beach of South Georgia Island during breeding season; South Georgia, Antarctica

Grey shorthair kitten (Felis catus) standing with its tail raised, front view

Parade of five baby ducklings, one slightly behind

Four life stages of a human, from baby to teenager

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"Growing up in the heart of Africa: A journey through Botswana's Moremi Wildlife Reserve" In this captivating painting, "A Summer's Day, 1886, " we are transported to the enchanting landscapes of Botswana. As our eyes wander across the canvas, they settle on a group of majestic Hippos standing at the edge of crystal-clear waters. These magnificent creatures symbolize strength and resilience, reminding us of the challenges we face as we grow up. Just like the young animal standing in water, unsure yet determined, each one of us embarks on a personal voyage towards adulthood. The Desk and escritoire from 1865-67 serves as a reminder that education plays an essential role in shaping our future, and is within these walls that dreams take flight and ideas come to life. As we explore further into this narrative tapestry, we encounter Three tots on beach in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Their innocent laughter echoes against crashing waves—a testament to carefree childhood days spent under sunny skies. This scene reminds us that growing up is not only about facing challenges but also cherishing moments filled with joy and wonder. The tender gaze between a black-browned albatross and its chick captures an intimate bond shared between parent and child—an everlasting connection that transcends time. In "The Little Woman, " painted in 1910, we witness a young girl taking her first steps towards independence—a poignant portrayal of growth unfolding before our eyes. "The youngest son's farewell" depicts bittersweet emotions as he ventures into unknown territories—his path diverging from those who raised him with love and guidance. Yet it is through such farewells that individuals find their own identity amidst Midsummer Morning's warm embrace. "The Education of the Children of Clotilde and Clovis" showcases parents nurturing their offspring with knowledge—a legacy passed down through generations. Within this image lies hope for a brighter future, where education becomes the cornerstone of progress.