Appreciation Collection

Advertisement for Dinner and Orchestra and Vocalist (colour litho)
STC360831 Advertisement for Dinner and Orchestra and Vocalist (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Skylark, 1849. Creator: David Cox the elder
The Skylark, 1849

True Appreciation, overheard at the Theatre, 1904. Artist: Frederick Henry Townsend
True Appreciation (overheard at the Theatre), 1904. This illustration was featured in Punch magazine, 1904. From The Studio Volume 68. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916]

Millbank Prison / Ackerman
Millbank prison was conceived by Jeremy Bentham whose goal was that prisoners would receive just punishment while developing an appreciation of labour. It was completed in 1821

French soldiers wounded on the western front during WWI arriving in Paris (litho)
3252902 French soldiers wounded on the western front during WWI arriving in Paris (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers wounded on the western front during WWI arriving in Paris)

Frederic Chopin (1810-49) playing in the salon of the musician and composer Prince Anthony Radziwill (1775-1833)
BAL55738 Frederic Chopin (1810-49) playing in the salon of the musician and composer Prince Anthony Radziwill (1775-1833) in 1829 (litho); Private Collection.

Mr Robert Constantin and Mrs Maria Eleonora Berggren, c1860s. Creator: Gottfrid Virgin
Mr Robert Constantin and Mrs Maria Eleonora Berggren, c1860s. Additional Info: The couple seems to be studying a newly-bought work of art, since there is no hanging device on its reverse side

Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750

Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s. Creator: Willem Willemsz. van der Vliet
Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s

March: Viewing Cherry Blossoms, 1801. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
March: Viewing Cherry Blossoms, 1801. From Twelve Months by the Two Artists Toyokuni and Toyohiro

Shepherd resting under a tree near his herd, 1654. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Shepherd resting under a tree near his herd, 1654

The Sculpture Gallery of the Felix Meritis Society, 1806-1809. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
The Sculpture Gallery of the Felix Meritis Society, 1806-1809. Other Title(s): The Sculpture Gallery of the Felix Meritis Society in Amsterdam

The Art Gallery of Josephus Augustinus Brentano, c.1790-c.1799. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
The Art Gallery of Josephus Augustinus Brentano, c.1790-c.1799. Other Title(s): The Art Gallery of Josephus Augustinus Brentano (1752-1821) in his House on the Herengracht, Amsterdam

The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz, 1794-1795. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz, 1794-1795. In 1792, Gildemeester, a merchant, turned two large rooms at his house on Amsterdam's Herengracht into an art gallery

Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15

Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8

Ladenburg, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ladenburg, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 9

La Buvette, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Buvette, 19th century. Exhibition. The Cafe. Rendezvous of real lovers of French sculpture and of Bavarian beer

L'Armee Britannique; sur nos routes de France, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Armee Britannique; sur nos routes de France, les habitantes des campagnes apportent des rafraichissements et des fleurs a ceux qui viennent lutter aupres des notres, 1914

Morton, Isabella, Miss, 1913 Feb. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morton, Isabella, Miss, 1913 Feb. 5

The New York Sunday herald. April 26th 1896. c1896. Creator: Charles Hubbard Wright
The New York Sunday herald. April 26th 1896. c1896

Pleasures of the Four Seasons: Colors and Scents of Flowers, left (Shiki no asobi hana... c. 1783)
Pleasures of the Four Seasons: Colors and Scents of Flowers, left (Shiki no asobi hana no iroka, ge), Japan, c. 1783

Pleasures of the Four Seasons: Colors and Scents of Flowers, left (Shiki no asobi hana... c. 1783)
Pleasures of the Four Seasons: Colors and Scents of Flowers, left (Shiki no asobi hana no iroka, ge), Japan, c. 1783

The Chrysanthemum Festival in the Ninth Month, from an untitled pentaptych of the five... c. 1803
The Chrysanthemum Festival in the Ninth Month, from an untitled pentaptych of the five festivals, Japan, c. 1803

John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures (litho)
3099579 John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures.); © Look and Learn

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in London at Wembley Arena, during their Wings UK Tour 1979. The tour supported their new album " Back To The Egg"

Bobby Charlton leaving the pitch at Old Trafford with young fans rushing to shake his hand or pat him on the back after Manchester Uniteds last game of the season against Leicester

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) head portrait of adult scenting the wind, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

The Wood Beyond The World
A painting which depicts an idyllic scene of celebratory figures during springtide, dancing hand in hand, one lady raises her hands to the sky in appreciation of life. Date: 1913

Fantaisie
This illustration shows the definitive figure of a young woman wearing a matching red hat and coat, holding out a wreath in appreciation, with one hand resting on her bicycle

Wheat Field With Cypresses
A landscape oil painting by Van Gogh, showing the wheat field with cypresses, using a rich impasto technique and signature swirling brush strokes. Date: circa 1932

Twist of Fate. Creator: Viet Chu
Twist of Fate

The Critics, 1922 (oil on canvas)
BIR106471 The Critics, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 60.3x75.6 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Ella Naper looking over shoulder of the artists wife)

Two Women and a Child Viewing the Full Moon, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Women and a Child Viewing the Full Moon, c. 1767/68

Man at Exhibition, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Man at Exhibition, 1870/91

Thou Art to Me (valentine), c. 1840. Creator: George Meek
Thou Art to Me (valentine), c. 1840

Thou Art to Me More Lovely (valentine), c. 1850. Creator: George Meek
Thou Art to Me More Lovely (valentine), c. 1850

The Connoisseur, 1884-87 (oil on canvas)
CH401470 The Connoisseur, 1884-87 (oil on canvas) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); 40.8x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Ballet Dancer, (oil on canvas)
658766 The Ballet Dancer, (oil on canvas) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); 83x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet Dancer. Leon Francois Comerre (1850-1916). Oil on canvas

Comic postcard, Art appreciation from a dog Date: 20th century

Elegant Chinese lady smelling a flower (gouache)
CHT265545 Elegant Chinese lady smelling a flower (gouache) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bluecoat Boys Showing Their Drawings to Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, April 3rd
STC361093 Bluecoat Boys Showing Their Drawings to Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, April 3rd, 1873, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Amato, G.S

Chinese man offers gifts to an idol (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223758 Chinese man offers gifts to an idol (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Beautiful Connoisseur, 1874 (watercolour and gouache)
827233 A Beautiful Connoisseur, 1874 (watercolour and gouache) by Moragas y Torras, Tomas (1837-1906); 49.8x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Beautiful Connoisseur)

The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas)
658552 The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 61x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Print Collectors. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on canvas

The Connoisseurs, 1878 (oil on canvas)
CH35319 The Connoisseurs, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Chavez y Artiz, Jose de (fl.1860-80); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Among the Cherry Blossoms, c. 1900 (albumen photo)
617853 Among the Cherry Blossoms, c.1900 (albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Japanese, out of copyright

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"True Appreciation: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Life" In the enchanting world of art, appreciation knows no bounds. From the captivating strokes of David Cox's "The Skylark" in 1849 to Frederick Henry Townsend's mesmerizing "True Appreciation, overheard at the Theatre" in 1904, we witness the power of creativity that transcends time. As we delve deeper into this realm, Millbank Prison stands as a poignant reminder of society's ability to appreciate even the darkest aspects of human existence. Ackerman captures its essence with haunting precision. But beyond canvas and brush lies nature's own masterpiece - "The Wood Beyond The World. " Its ethereal beauty transports us to a realm where appreciation takes on new meaning. And what about Van Gogh's iconic "Wheat Field With Cypresses"? It whispers tales of admiration for nature's bounty. From majestic polar bears scenting the wind in Arctic National Park to adorable European hedgehogs finding solace in Jarfalla, Sweden – these creatures remind us that appreciation extends far beyond our own species. And then there are moments when appreciation becomes an act itself – like an artist taking a bow after pouring their heart onto a canvas or Paul McCartney and Wings igniting Wembley Arena with their musical genius. Sports too hold their fair share of appreciative moments; Bobby Charlton leaving Old Trafford while young fans rush to shake his hand is one such instance. It showcases how heroes can inspire gratitude among generations. Finally, Viet Chu’s thought-provoking artwork titled “Twist of Fate” compels us to ponder life’s twists and turns and find gratitude amidst adversity. It reminds us that true appreciation often emerges from unexpected places. In this tapestry woven by various forms of artistry and experiences alike, let us embrace each moment with open hearts and minds. For it is through genuine appreciation that we unlock life’s most profound treasures.