Messenger Collection (page 8)

A Pouter (engraving)
7177744 A Pouter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pouter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood, 1836 (A H Baily).); © Look and Learn

Kissing Ticket (litho)
7200595 Kissing Ticket (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing Ticket. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

"Her lodger still held in his hand the message of death"(engraving)
7191030 " Her lodger still held in his hand the message of death" (engraving) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of Reuters cyclist messengers (engraving)
7192733 A group of Reuters cyclist messengers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of Reuters cyclist messengers)

Robins Own Carol (engraving)
7188283 Robins Own Carol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins Own Carol. Illustration for Home Words (1888).); © Look and Learn

Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885 (oil on canvas)
OVR390558 Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 49x63 cm; Gothenburg Art Museum, Sweden; Photo © O. Vaering

Annuntiatio B M V (chromolitho)
7188680 Annuntiatio B M V (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annuntiatio B M V)

Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho)
7172959 Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:2 and 2:3)

King James the Fifth (engraving)
7183671 King James the Fifth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James the Fifth)

Ezekiels Vision (engraving)
7184042 Ezekiels Vision (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ezekiels Vision. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

The De Berenger Fraud, Pseudo-French Officers scattering Billets announcing the Death of Napoleon (litho)
7179941 The De Berenger Fraud, Pseudo-French Officers scattering Billets announcing the Death of Napoleon (litho) by English School

Jupiter sending Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty (litho)
7149459 Jupiter sending Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter sending Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty)

Hermes, messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology, delivering a soul to Charon, ferryman of Hades (engraving)
7147485 Hermes, messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology, delivering a soul to Charon, ferryman of Hades (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermes)

Message from Blackpool (colour litho)
7200586 Message from Blackpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Message from Blackpool. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

The Annunciation (oil on panel)
6431689 The Annunciation (oil on panel) by Correa de Vivar, Juan (1510-c.1561); 78.1x52.7 cm; Private Collection

Prayer card (chromolitho)
7153531 Prayer card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prayer card, late 19th or early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Christian prayer card (chromolitho)
7153523 Christian prayer card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian prayer card)

Message of love (colour litho)
7150452 Message of love (colour litho) by Joannon-Navier, Etienne Albert Eugene (1857-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Message of love)

Books and flowers, greetings card (chromolitho)
7150027 Books and flowers, greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Books and flowers, greetings card)

Jesus Christ preaching the Sermon on the Mount (engraving)
7149696 Jesus Christ preaching the Sermon on the Mount (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ preaching the Sermon on the Mount)

"A sheet of paper was in the bottle"(litho)
7168985 " A sheet of paper was in the bottle" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Handwriting on the Wall, satire depicting King William IV looking at a wall with the slogan "Reform Bill
7148295 The Handwriting on the Wall, satire depicting King William IV looking at a wall with the slogan " Reform Bill

The Annunciation (engraving)
7185365 The Annunciation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation. Illustration from Tableau Poetique des Fetes Chretiennes)

The Annunciation, 16th century (Oil on canvas)
7216095 The Annunciation, 16th century (Oil on canvas) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Annunciation. Oil on canvas)

Certificate issued to schoolchildren of the British Empire for sending Christmas gifts to members of the armed forces
7148807 Certificate issued to schoolchildren of the British Empire for sending Christmas gifts to members of the armed forces during World War I, 1916 (chromolitho) by English School

Line of kippers (colour litho)
7150990 Line of kippers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Broken egg (colour litho)
7150925 Broken egg (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Angel appearing to the Shepherds (colour litho)
7153770 The Angel appearing to the Shepherds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angel appearing to the Shepherds)

Postman delivering a message from Blackpool, postcard (chromolitho)
7153599 Postman delivering a message from Blackpool, postcard (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postman delivering a message from Blackpool)

The Annunciation (engraving)
7172432 The Annunciation (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation (Luke 1)

Death of Eli after the Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites (engraving)
7172344 Death of Eli after the Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites (engraving) by European School

The Angel of the Lord appearing to Gideon (engraving)
7172330 The Angel of the Lord appearing to Gideon (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angel of the Lord appearing to Gideon (Judges 6)

Cheshire cheese and blade, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
7153506 Cheshire cheese and blade, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheshire cheese and blade, Christmas greetings card)

Self-portrait of English caricaturist Leonard Raven-Hill (litho)
7201237 Self-portrait of English caricaturist Leonard Raven-Hill (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Charles I receiving news of the Irish Rebellion while playing golf, 1641 (litho)
7200983 King Charles I receiving news of the Irish Rebellion while playing golf, 1641 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Message from Holland (colour litho)
7200585 Message from Holland (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Message from Holland. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Flemish tapestry. Series The History of Hannibal. Mago, Hannibals messenger, in Carthage (Magon, mensajero de Anibal)
7207234 Flemish tapestry. Series The History of Hannibal. Mago, Hannibals messenger, in Carthage (Magon, mensajero de Anibal, en Cartago). Fifth tapestry of those preserved

European mens costumes, 15th-16th Century (chromolitho)
7173076 European mens costumes, 15th-16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: European mens costumes, 15th-16th Century)

Reynard The Fox: Hinze as Messenger (engraving)
7159958 Reynard The Fox: Hinze as Messenger (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hinze as Messenger)

Crafts (colour litho)
7157240 Crafts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crafts. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Angel telling the shephers of the birth of Jesus Christ (chromolitho)
7157113 Angel telling the shephers of the birth of Jesus Christ (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Messenger of Good Tidings, News of Relief of Florence 1496 (engraving)
7161645 A Messenger of Good Tidings, News of Relief of Florence 1496 (engraving) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Messenger of Good Tidings)

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho)
7155994 The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho) by Woodroffe, Paul Vincent (1875-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The queen o the sky)

Get acquainted kiss card (litho)
7200593 Get acquainted kiss card (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Get acquainted kiss card; send a message to the person of your fancy)

Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho)
7200538 Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Languarge of love and fruit. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving)
7200005 Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le sifflet du pigeon messager)

An Eastern letter-writer (engraving)
7192448 An Eastern letter-writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Eastern letter-writer)

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"Messenger: Connecting Worlds, Delivering Stories" From the ancient Greek god Hermes to the brave messenger dogs of World War I, messengers have played a vital role throughout history. In Jonnard's 1886 artwork "Hermes, " we see the divine figure embodying communication and swift delivery. The image of a Royal Engineer with his loyal messenger dog in France during WWI reminds us of the crucial role animals played in relaying important information amidst chaos and danger. Charles M. Russell's drawing "RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER" depicts a treacherous scene where a stagecoach robber takes down an unfortunate messenger, highlighting both the vulnerability and significance of these bearers of news. During WWII, AFS despatch riders and messengers risked their lives on motorcycles to ensure timely communication on the battlefield. Their courage is immortalized in historical records as well as artistic representations. Beyond physical beings, even metabolic enzymes act as molecular messengers within our bodies, orchestrating essential chemical reactions that keep us alive. The intricate artwork depicting this phenomenon showcases science's own form of messaging. In an extraordinary display during WWI, seaplane carrier pigeons were trained to deliver messages across vast distances when traditional means failed. These feathered heroes defied all odds to bring hope and critical information from one place to another. Mary Qoss Messenger may not be widely known but her name resonates with those who appreciate artistry and creativity. Her contributions undoubtedly left an indelible mark on her chosen field. Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee exemplifies female empowerment during wartime as she fearlessly navigated dangerous terrains delivering messages that could change lives forever. Her bravery serves as inspiration for generations to come. Lockwood in Huddersfield stands witness to countless messengers traversing its streets over centuries - each carrying stories waiting to be shared or secrets longing to be kept hidden away forever within its walls.