Matriarch Collection

A lone bull elephant looks menacing in a wooded area of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve.Moremi incorporates Chiefs Island and was the first reserve in Africa to be created by indigenous Africans

Four Generations of the English Royal Family, illustration from His Majesty
KW392355 Four Generations of the English Royal Family, illustration from His Majesty King Edward VIII, published 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mundari matriarch
Trevor Cole

Elephants family
Massimo Mei

Mother, 1893. Creator: Carl Larsson
Mother, 1893. Additional Info: Carl Larsson was deeply attached to his mother, Johanna, but his difficult childhood had caused some tension in their relationship

Desert dwelling African elephants (Loxodonta africana) matriarch leading her family in the Hoanib River bed, Damaraland. Namibia

Dame Edith Evans seen here as as Grandmamma during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

Dame Edith Evans seen here during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

The Family Unit
C. Ray Roth

Holy Kinship (oil on canvas)
471235 Holy Kinship (oil on canvas) by Baegert, Derick (c.1440-d.p.1515); 128x157 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Kinship of Saint Anna)

Matriarch Timber wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) sitting next to alpha male standing in snow. Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada

Mother and 87 children (earthenware)
DBP422930 Mother and 87 children (earthenware) by Mesoamerican; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), c. 1572-75 (engraving)
STC169249 Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), c.1572-75 (engraving) by Hogenbergh, Remigius (before 1536-after 1573); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Group Portrait of the Chambers Family, (oil on canvas)
824202 A Group Portrait of the Chambers Family, (oil on canvas) by Seton, John Thomas (c.1735-1806); 95x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group Portrait of the Chambers Family)

The Goddess Isis (bronze)
3121496 The Goddess Isis (bronze) by Franceschi, Julien (1825-93); height: 95.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Empress Catherine II The Great of Russia (1729-96)
STC158928 Portrait of Empress Catherine II The Great of Russia (1729-96), from a collection of plates portraying different Costumes of the World

Bust of Isis, c. 2nd-1st century BC (marble)
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Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print on end-grain boxwood)
3499997 Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print on end-grain boxwood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 14.8x12 cm; (add.info)

Mrs Pipchin, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465426 Mrs Pipchin, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Queen of the Brigands, (oil on canvas)
823557 The Queen of the Brigands, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 37x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of the Brigands)

Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print)
3500005 Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 14.8x11.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Head of Isis-Aphrodite, c. 1st - 2nd century AD (faience)
3121497 Head of Isis-Aphrodite, c.1st - 2nd century AD (faience) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); height: 8.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hostess of the Mansion, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465405 The Hostess of the Mansion, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Queen Victoria Holding King Edward VIII at his Christening on July 16th, 1894 (b / w photo)
STC444586 Queen Victoria Holding King Edward VIII at his Christening on July 16th, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Livia Drusilla (c. 55 BC - AD 29) wife of Octavian (engraving)
STC153411 Livia Drusilla (c.55 BC - AD 29) wife of Octavian (engraving) by Sadeler or Saedeler, Aegidius (1570-1629); Private Collection; (add.info)

Remember the Titans
Jeffrey C. Sink

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Mallal Moshe

Matriarch March
Panama 2018. Peter Hudson

Emma Rothschild (1844-1935)
Mother of Tring Museum founder Walter Rothschild

Miss Sidney Gibson Bowles
Sidney Gibson Bowles (1880 - 1963), daughter of Thomas Gibson Bowles (founder of The Lady and English Vanity Fair and MP), pictured at the time of her engagement to the Hon

An elephant matriarch, or family head, looks menacing in a wooded area of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve as one of her offspring puts up its trunk.Moremi is the only area of the Okavango Delta

Africa, Kenya, Amboseli. Elephant and Jeep at Amboseli

Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant family of Savute in Chobe National Park
Botswana, Savute. Elephant family of Savute in Chobe National Park

The great royal wife Tiye, matriarch of the Amarna Dynasty - from the Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany. Tiye (c. 1398 BC - 1338 BC, also spelled Taia)

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The concept of a matriarch is deeply ingrained in various aspects of life, from the animal kingdom to human society. In a wooded area, a lone bull elephant stands tall and formidable, embodying the strength and authority associated with a matriarch. Just like Four Generations of the English Royal Family depicted in an illustration from His Majesty, where power and lineage are passed down through generations. But being a matriarch goes beyond mere dominance; it encompasses nurturing and guiding one's family unit. A desert-dwelling African elephant matriarch leads her herd through harsh terrains, displaying wisdom and resilience amidst adversity. Similarly, Emma Rothschild, known for her philanthropy during the late 19th century until her passing in 1935, exemplified the qualities of a compassionate matriarch. In the world of theater, Dame Edith Evans captivated audiences as Grandmamma in The Gamblers. Her portrayal showcased the depth and complexity often associated with grandmothers who hold families together with their love and support. As seen during rehearsals for this play on December 27th, 1967 - Dame Edith Evans' talent brought forth an unforgettable depiction of strong maternal figures. Artistic representations also celebrate the influence of female leaders throughout history. Holy Kinship depicts women at its center surrounded by their extended family members – symbolizing how matriarchs shape not only immediate relatives but also broader communities. Even within nature's wild landscapes lies evidence of powerful female leadership: a timber wolf matriarch sits beside an alpha male in snowy Hudson Bay. Their partnership demonstrates that even among animals like Canis lupus lycaon (timber wolves), collaboration between genders can exist under strong female guidance. From ancient times to modern-day marvels such as Queen Elizabeth I portrayed in c. 1572-75 engraving or A Group Portrait of Chambers Family painted on canvas - these depictions highlight influential matriarchs who shaped history.