Loved Collection

Astleys Amphitheatre
Philip Astleys amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, London : loved by Dickens, this was also the scene of clowns such as Grimaldi, and popular melodrama

St John Chrysostom / Butle
SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Syrian prelate of Antioch archbishop of Constantinople, banished by royals but loved by populace. His name means golen-mouthed given him

Hedgehog (Bewick)
erinaceus europeus also known as the Urchin This is the common hedgehog, much loved though, alas, too often the victim of motorists

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, 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

Lotus Esprit S3 Britain

Paolo and Francesca da Rimini, 1863 (oil on canvas)
989657 Paolo and Francesca da Rimini, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 280.6x193.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paolo and Francesca da Rimini. Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The loved one far away
Dutch girl sitting on the end of a jetty thinking of her lover. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915

A draft of men board the train in Hounslow, England en route for the front, which in 1914 was Belgium
3502689 A draft of men board the train in Hounslow, England en route for the front, which in 1914 was Belgium, from The Pageant of the Century

The Orchard of Me
Vertigo Artography

Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)
990320 Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 50.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Colorful display of Fruits
2030-310127-01

Cat wearing Jewelry
2030-310125-01

The Farewell, 1842 (oil on board)
658764 The Farewell, 1842 (oil on board) by Becker, Jakob (1810-40); 92x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farewell. Jakob Becker (1810-1872). Oil on board. Signed and dated 1842

Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome de la Seine, Paris
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody Wild West Show (c.1893). Known as a showman, sharpshooter, horseman, aviator and aircraft designer

WW2, The Letter Home
This illustration depicts a scene in which a British WW2 soldier, surrounded by companions, is writing a letter to his loved ones at home. Date: circa 1941

WW2, Upon The Quay!
An illustration of a little girl waving goodbye to a loved one who is serving with the Royal Navy in WW2, she is standing on the quay with her dog, watching the ship disappear. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Waiting
An illustration of a little girl dressed fashionably in white, holding a bouquet of colourful flowers, she is waiting at the train station for a loved one who is returning home from war, on leave

WW2, Good News
An illustration which portrays a little girl wearing striped pyjamas, she has just read a letter from a loved one, dictating that he is coming home from serving in WW2. Date: circa 1940s

RMS Titanic - letter to James Moody's sister
RMS Titanic - highly significant and historically important letter to Sixth Officer James Moody's sister. Dated 7 May 1912

Tear Bottles 1930s
A young woman creating a tear bottle display, a mourning custom dating from Ancient Rome and Egypt, when mourners would bottle their tears for burial with their loved ones. early 1930s

Cartoon -- why the English tourist is so respected by the French. Date: 1867

As war breaks out, German soldiers are speeded to death or glory by their loved ones Date: 1914

POLYXENA SACRIFICED
Priam's daughter was loved by Achilles, though an enemy : after his death, Troy fallen, his ghost demands that she be sacrificed so that he may have her in death if not in life

Death of missionary Martin de Valencia
Martin de Valencia, much-loved missionary, dies just when he is about to leave Mexico and return to Spain Date: 1534

The Bridge, 1919 (oil on canvas)
826676 The Bridge, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Jackson, Albert Edward (1873-1952); 121.9x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge. Albert Edward Jackson (1873-1952). Oil on canvas

In Love, Promised, Married, Separated, Divorced and Both Pleased (colour litho)
3641750 In Love, Promised, Married, Separated, Divorced and Both Pleased (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Love, Promised, Married, Separated)

Recollections (colour litho)
971771 Recollections (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recollections. Colour supplement to Pen and Pencil magazine.); © Look and Learn

The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas)
987347 The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 52x102.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
659087 Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 66x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherfolk in an Interior. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949)

The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel)
658351 The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel) by Pirsch, Adolf (1858-1929); 40x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposal. Adolf Pirsch (1858-1929). Oil on panel. Dated 1894

The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c. 1930 (oil on board)
1769662 The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c.1930 (oil on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul)

Mother and Baby (oil on canvas)
1767507 Mother and Baby (oil on canvas) by Nourse, Elizabeth (1859-1938); 61.6x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Baby. Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938). Oil on canvas

In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven, 1897 (oil on canvas)
823319 In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 115.5x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven)

The water nymphs came to look at him, and loved him. From How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis (colour litho)
3105707 The water nymphs came to look at him, and loved him. From How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis (colour litho) by Davie

The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659687 The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 95x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas)
657742 Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo and Daphne. Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn (1870-1951). Oil on canvas

Motherly Love, (watercolour on paper)
659633 Motherly Love, (watercolour on paper) by Tommasi, Publio de (1849-1914); 86.2x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Motherly Love. Publio de Tommasi (1849-1914). Watercolour on paper

Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195031 Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 41x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour)
659702 Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour) by Grunwald, Isaac (1889-1946); 32.4x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch by the River. Isaac Grunewald (1889-1946)

Dancing figures on a terrace, 1911 (oil on canvas)
1194924 Dancing figures on a terrace, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 36x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c. 1790
1765072 An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c.1790 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine)

A pop-up card a winged cherub playing a flute under a heart shaped arch of forget-me-nots
1765070 A pop-up card a winged cherub playing a flute under a heart shaped arch of forget-me-nots (chromolithograph on card) by English School

The Contented Mother, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1197536 The Contented Mother, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 65x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Abandonment (The Two Friends); L abandon (Les deux amies), 1895 (oil on board)
1768005 Abandonment (The Two Friends); L abandon (Les deux amies), 1895 (oil on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 45.7x67.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Welcomed Attention (oil on canvas)
1769865 Welcomed Attention (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 154.9x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcomed Attention. Frederico Andreotti (1847-1930). Oil on canvas

The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1195558 The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924); 24x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

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"Loved: A Tapestry of Emotions and Connections" In the enchanting Astleys Amphitheatre, love took center stage as hearts swayed to "The Tune That He Loved Best" by David Wright. The melodies echoed through the air, captivating all who listened. St. John Chrysostom once said, "Butle is loved not because it is good but because it is loved. " This profound statement reminds us that love has a mysterious power to transform even the ordinary into something extraordinary. Just like the adorable hedgehog depicted in Bewick's masterpiece, love can be found in unexpected places. Its gentle touch brings warmth and joy to our lives, reminding us of the beauty hidden within every creature. Like a Lotus Esprit S3 Britain racing down an open road, love accelerates our hearts and fills us with exhilaration. It symbolizes freedom and adventure, propelling us forward on a journey where passion knows no bounds. As Fortunino Matania captured the emotional moment of soldiers reuniting with their loved ones upon arrival of a troop train during WW2, we witness how love transcends distance and time. It binds souls together despite separation or adversity. Gazing at Paolo and Francesca da Rimini locked in an eternal embrace on canvas evokes deep emotions within us. Their tragic tale reminds us that true love can withstand any obstacle thrown its way – even if it leads to heartbreak. Similarly, Naomi and Ruth's bond immortalized in oil on canvas speaks volumes about loyalty and devotion between two individuals. Love becomes an unbreakable thread connecting souls across generations. "The loved one far away" tugs at our heartstrings as we yearn for those dear to us who are physically distant but forever present in our thoughts. Love bridges gaps both near and far when nurtured by affectionate gestures from afar. Finally arriving home after a long journey feels like stepping into warm sunlight after days of rain.