Orphelins Collection

Arms of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
KW268340 Arms of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: founded by Thomas Coram (1668-1751) in 1739; ); English, out of copyright

Catholic Mission Little Loretto in North America (Kentucky)
CHT163743 Catholic Mission Little Loretto in North America (Kentucky), 17th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Courtois, Guillaume (1628-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Female Guardian Society, Home for the Friendless, 29th Street, New York, July 4
NYH192066 Female Guardian Society, Home for the Friendless, 29th Street, New York, July 4, 1864 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Oliver Asks for More, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193487 Oliver Asks for More, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Abandoned, 1903
FTB60744 Abandoned, 1903 by Nono, Luigi (1850-1918); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Sailors Orphans, or The Young Ladiess Subscription
FIT69716 The Sailors Orphans, or The Young Ladiess Subscription, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826), pub.1800 (coloured engraving) by Bigg, William Redmore (1755-1828) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

Alionouchka and Ivanouchka, 1901 (colour litho)
CHT322515 Alionouchka and Ivanouchka, 1901 (colour litho) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Orphans, 1891 (oil on canvas)
SRM93038 The Orphans, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Kasatkin, Nikolaj Alekseevich (1859-1930); 51x88 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The Orphans
BAL13655 The Orphans by Knowles, George Sheridan (1863-1931); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Prison, 1858 (coloured engraving)
STC243944 The Prison, 1858 (coloured engraving) by Parkinson (fl.1858); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Plan of Paris indicating civil hospitals and homes, 1818, published in 1820 (engraving)
CHT164097 Plan of Paris indicating civil hospitals and homes, 1818, published in 1820 (engraving) by Thierry, Etienne Jules (b.1787); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Foundling Nursery (litho)
XIR71726 The Foundling Nursery (litho) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847); 18x26 cm; Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris

Tending the Orphans
BAL28589 Tending the Orphans by Bray, Jan de (c.1626-97); Diensverspriede Rijkscollection, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Foundlings, engraved by F. Morellon La Cave (engraving)
KW268339 The Foundlings, engraved by F. Morellon La Cave (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

The foundling home (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR253258 The foundling home (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris

Study for the Foundlings (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XYC195102 Study for the Foundlings (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 11.1x21.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-31) (oil on panel)
XIR159314 St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-31) (oil on panel) by Theodoricus of Prague (fl.1359-c.1381); 114.5x86.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Palais du Trocadero. Grande matinee de bienfaisance au benefices des veuves et des orphelins... A French soldier standing with the deceased soldiers family at his grave. Date 1917

Union des familles Francaises et Alliees. Aide aux meres veu

Journee nationale des orphelins. Guerre 1914. 15. 16

Guerre 1914-15-16. Journee nationale des orphelins. A small boy and girl standing over a grave. Date 1916. Guerre 1914-15-16. Journee nationale des orphelins

Matinee Populaire Extraordinaire au profit des Orphelins Mutualistes de la Guerre. A woman looking down upon a woman who is surrounded by her three small children. Date 1916

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"Orphelins: A Journey of Hope, Love, and Resilience" In the arms of the Foundling Hospital, engraved with care, lies a symbol of compassion and support for those without parents. Across continents and cultures, orphans have found solace in institutions like the Catholic Mission Little Loretto in North America's Kentucky. Here, young souls were nurtured amidst rolling hills and endless possibilities. The Female Guardian Society's Home for the Friendless on 29th Street in New York stands as a testament to unity on July 4th. In this haven of kindness, orphans discovered a family beyond bloodlines - one that celebrated independence together. Through frescoes depicting "Marriage of the Foundlings, " their dreams took flight like brushstrokes on canvas. These images immortalize their longing for love and stability; an eternal reminder that every child deserves a chance at happiness. From Oliver Twist asking for more to Character Sketches from Dickens' vivid illustrations, these stories captured hearts worldwide. They shed light on society's duty to protect its most vulnerable members - abandoned children seeking warmth amidst cold realities. "The Sailors Orphans" embarked upon life's tempestuous seas with resilience etched into their spirits. Their subscription was not just financial but also emotional; it represented hope extended by compassionate souls who understood that no child should face life alone. In Alionouchka and Ivanouchka's colorful lithograph tale from 1901, we witness two siblings finding strength within each other against all odds. This timeless bond reminds us that even in darkness, there is always someone ready to hold our hand along this unpredictable journey called life. "The Orphans, " depicted through oil on canvas strokes in 1891, evoke emotions buried deep within our souls. Their gazes speak volumes about loss endured yet resilience maintained – proof that scars can become badges of courage when embraced with love.