Wished Collection

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
A series of sketches by an English Cavalry Officer of a game of cricket played between an Indian College and British Officers, in India, 1890

Fable / Old Man & Death
THE OLD MAN & DEATH An old man, exhausted gathering sticks, calls for Death to take him; immediately Death appears, and the man regrets what he wished for

There was a young Woman of Cerney (engraving)
3622922 There was a young Woman of Cerney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of Cerney)

The Decoration Scandals in France (engraving)
1046273 The Decoration Scandals in France (engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (b.c.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Decoration Scandals in France)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

The Vale of Health
View of the Vale of Health, Hampstead, London. Those who wished to attract visitors or new residents invented and promoted the Vale of Health name, which was first recorded in 1801

How the editor of a Derby newspaper wished to treat the staturary (engraving)
610377 How the editor of a Derby newspaper wished to treat the staturary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the editor of a Derby newspaper)

A Charming Family, by George Gissing (litho)
1593627 A Charming Family, by George Gissing (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Charming Family, by George Gissing)

A man went a hunting at Reigate, ... (colour litho)
2792367 A man went a hunting at Reigate, ... (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man went a hunting at Reigate)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Oh, my long-wished for home! "(engraving)
6008431 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " Oh, my long-wished for home! " (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Oh, my long-wished for home)

Birth Saint Francis Assisi 1555-1629 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

She wished them good night, and went up to bed; When to ! in the morning, The cats were all fled. But soon, what a fuss ? Where can they all be

She wished them good night, and went up to bed; When to ! in the morning, The cats were all fled. But soon, what a fuss ja Where can they all beja Here, tussy, puss, puss

Lear / Nonsense / Cape Horn
There was an Old Man of Cape Horn, who wished he had never been born; so he sat on a chair, till he died of despair, that dolorous Man of Cape Horn

Casanovas Wax Image
The Italian adventurer CASANOVA inspects the wax image of himself made by a witch for a Spanish contessa who wished him harm

Grand Tour Visit Card
The visiting card of W Landon, doing Rome while making the Grand Tour and lodging in the Piazza di Spagna : he would present these cards to people he wished to call on

BABY ABANDONED IN TOUR
The " tour" in which parents could place infants they wished to abandon. When the bell was pulled the sisters would revolve the tour 180 degrees and collect the baby

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"Wished: A Glimpse into the Past through Captivating Engravings and Lithographs" Step back in time as you enter the world of "Wished, " a collection of captivating engravings and lithographs that offer a window into various moments throughout history. From suffragette houses built by men to sketches depicting cricket in India in 1890, this compilation takes us on a journey through diverse narratives. One engraving tells the fable of an old man encountering Death, reminding us of life's inevitable end. Meanwhile, another engraving portrays the tale of a young woman from Cerney, her story forever immortalized on paper. The scandalous decoration controversies in France come alive through intricate engravings, shedding light on historical events that captivated society at the time. Similarly, an ascent up Snowdon reveals breathtaking landscapes and showcases mankind's desire for exploration. Intriguingly, we stumble upon an engraving showcasing how the editor of a Derby newspaper wished to treat statuary – perhaps offering insight into societal debates surrounding art during that era. Additionally, George Gissing's lithograph titled "A Charming Family" captures familial bonds with warmth and tenderness. As we delve further into this collection, we encounter colorful lithographs portraying hunting adventures at Reigate and Gustave Dore's enchanting depiction from Don Quixote exclaiming his long-awaited return home. Lastly, pages from "The Satires of Cynicus" provide biting social commentary wrapped within vibrant colors. Through these evocative images frozen in time, "Wished" invites viewers to immerse themselves in forgotten stories and explore different facets of human existence across centuries. Each piece serves as a testament to our shared history while igniting curiosity about what once was – leaving us longing for more glimpses into worlds gone by.