Innocent Collection (page 8)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Auld Lang Syne
Two little girls and two boys Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Home Front
The Caption is The Home Front. WW2 was the first war in which all the people back at home were directly involved. Bombing raids brought death and destruction

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dreamin of thee
The caption is Dreamin of thee. The card was posted on 24 September 1944 just three months after D-Day, and the war has almost another 8 months to run

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Morning, Nice Day
The Caption is Good morning! Nice day! The message on the back by the Prime Minister is We have to gain the Victory that is our task. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Early Birds
The Caption is Early Birds. There is a little bird on the window sill - most likely a robin. The small flower bed has flowers - not the vegetables that everyone was encouraged to cultivate.Mr

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Booked
This is a typical Dinah play on words. Dinahs children always have shiny shoes. The boy has a satchel while the girl has a handbag. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Engaged
The caption is Engaged Dinah, the artist, was very fond of word play. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll make short work of this
The caption is I ll made short work of this. The enthusiastic look on the girls face suggests that she will do exactly that

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Black Out
The caption is Black Out! a play on the need to cover all windows and lighting so that German bombers could not see their targets, and also putting the cat out

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For the love of Mike
The caption is For the love of mike. The expression probably originates from a 1932 film of the same name directed by Frank Capra

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Free Press
The Caption is Free Press. The Prime Ministers message is This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ve Come to the Conclusion
The caption says I ve come to the conclusion. The conspiratorial togetherness of the two figures suggests that some very personal matter is being discussed

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Monday Night at Eight
Even though the war is over, coal rationing continued so the fire is unlikely to be lit. The caption Monday night at Eight refers to a regular entertainment show broadcast by the BBC Home Service

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Long Distance Call
The postcard caption is Long distance call. Churchills message on the back is Express your thanks by building tanks. The senders message suggests that the relationship is under strain - My Darling

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll knot forget
Churchills message on the back is There is still a lot to do. The senders message is I don t have to tie a knot in my hankie to remember you. The puppy is called Rufus

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Longing to see you
On the back of the card Churchills message is Stand together and hold firm. The little girl is in her Sunday best and presumably believes that her journey is Really Necessary.Cute Kids WW2 Wartime

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Making a Stir
The war is just over and on the back of the card Mr Churchill says Advance Britannia! Long live the cause of Freedom! God save the King

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Watch your step
The postcard caption reads Watch your step. The little girl is wearing white. Warime privations meant that fine materials for wedding dresses were hard to come by

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Little bit of Overtime
The concept of overtime, that is working beyond ones contracted hours, became formalised just before WW2. This little bricklayer has another interpretation of the phrase

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Deep in the Heart of Texas
The caption on the postcard is Deep in the heart of Texas. During the war tens of thousands of Americans came to the UK and things American became very popular

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Chin-Chin
The caption on the card is Chin-Chin! The expression has shades of meaning. Probably here it means Well done, perhaps on a successful first shave. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Swell
Clothes wee rationed from June 1941 wth a ration book supposedly sufficient for one new outfit a year. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover
The caption on the postcard is In Clover. Being In Clover meant that one is in a very happy state of mind. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Food Flash
The caption on the postcard is Food Flash. The girls are talking about the latest rationing news. In 1942 even sweets were rationed. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

Spring Blossoms (engraving)
1616645 Spring Blossoms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Blossoms. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 10 May 1884)

The Re-Trial of Captain Dreyfus (litho)
1592492 The Re-Trial of Captain Dreyfus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Re-Trial of Captain Dreyfus)

Lilies, 1893 (oil on canvas)
1448959 Lilies, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.9x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilies is a combination of fantasy and realism)

Hush-a-by Baby, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho)
IL314855 Hush-a-by Baby, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Child in the World (w / c on paper)
Ma283767 The Child in the World (w/c on paper) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); 19.1x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: model for child was the artists daughter)

The Virgin Knight, 1887 (coloured chalks on paper)
Ma161617 The Virgin Knight, 1887 (coloured chalks on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Flora, 1872 (oil on canvas)
BOU203153 Flora, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Schlesinger, Heinrich Wilhelm (1814-93); 71.2x58.4 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; German, out of copyright

Study for The Boyhood of Raleigh, 1870 (oil on canvas)
NCK215099 Study for The Boyhood of Raleigh, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 48.5x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: full picture in Tate Gallery; ); English

Gabrielle Arnault (1811-72) 1813 (oil on canvas)
REV42288 Gabrielle Arnault (1811-72) 1813 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 16x22 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: daughter of writer and secretary of the French Academy)

Clovis Gauguin, 1884 (oil on canvas)
LRI884145 Clovis Gauguin, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 46x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis Gauguin (1879-1900).); Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Bust of Donna Olimpia Maidalchini Pamphilj, 1646-47 (marble)
3282426 Bust of Donna Olimpia Maidalchini Pamphilj, 1646-47 (marble) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome

Repairing the Kite, 1895 (oil on canvas)
476701 Repairing the Kite, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Igler, Gustav (1842-1908); 79.4x120 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Portrait of a Young Girl with her Dog, 1908 (oil on canvas)
476562 Portrait of a Young Girl with her Dog, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Koppay, Joszi Arpad (1859-1927); 153.7x85.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

The Vestal Tuccia, c. 1760s (oil on canvas)
827761 The Vestal Tuccia, c.1760s (oil on canvas) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 137x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vestal Tuccia. Carlo Maratti (1625-1713). Oil on canvas

The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1769797 The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); 86.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Young Girls from the Chateaubourg Family, 1850 (oil on canvas)
1769786 Three Young Girls from the Chateaubourg Family, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Hermann (1808-91); 102.2x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

L Innocence, c. 1738 (etching)
5320756 L Innocence, c.1738 (etching) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Children in an Orchard (oil on canvas)
474176 Children in an Orchard (oil on canvas) by MacGeorge, William Stewart (1861-1931); 64.2x54.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Princess Tied to a Tree (oil on canvas)
884217 The Princess Tied to a Tree (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 106.4x92.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Purity and Passion, (oil on canvas)
651210 Purity and Passion, (oil on canvas) by Dvorak, Franz (1862-1927); 50.7x64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Purity and Passion. Franz Dvorak (1862-1927). Oil on canvas

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"Innocent: A Journey through Art and Life" The Lamb, a gentle creature symbolizing purity and innocence, captured beautifully in William Blake's illustration from Songs of Innocence and of Experience. Daniel in the Lions Den, an awe-inspiring tale showcasing the innocence that can triumph over adversity, depicted by Briton Riviere with remarkable detail. St Michael Archangel by Guido Reni reveals the divine protector's unwavering commitment to defending innocence against evil forces. The Infant Samuel, portrayed by Sir Joshua Reynolds, captures the essence of pure innocence as he slumbers peacefully under God's watchful eye. Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor radiate innocent love in Frank Borzage's Street Angel (1928), reminding us of the beauty found within genuine connections. Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, exudes youthful innocence in Philip A de Laszlo's portrait from 1937—a glimpse into her future reign as a symbol of grace and integrity. Velazquez masterfully portrays Pope Innocent X with piercing eyes that seem to question our own sense of righteousness—challenging us to reflect on true innocence amidst power dynamics. "A Miscarriage of Justice" serves as a haunting reminder that even they can fall victim to flawed systems—an urgent call for justice reform worldwide. Manneken Pis Postcard Album - Nun and Children showcases innocent joy through playful imagery—a testament to the simple pleasures life has to offer. Delightfully capturing puppyhood bliss is a black-and-tan Dachshund puppy portrait—innocence personified in those curious eyes filled with wonder (Picture No. 11067199). Tabby kitten lying with head up and raised paw at six weeks old embodies both curiosity and vulnerability—an endearing display of feline innocence that melts hearts instantly.