Comforting Collection (page 5)

Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor

Motherless. A Widowed Father Comforts His Motherless Child. After A Painting By Sir Luke Fildes. From King AlbertAśS Book, Published 1915

Clouds In The Sky

The Broken Violin from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Cartoon, Oscar Wilde and William Wilde
Cartoon, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), poet and playwright, comforted by his brother William Wilde (1852-1899) in the face of American criticism of his play, Vera

advanced technology, adversity, affection, ai, android, anxiety, arm around, artificial
Robot woman comforting man

affection, android, bald, bonding, bubble, close up, cold, color image, comforting
Bubbles floating near futuristic hugging woman

Domestic interior: an old couple by the fireside, 1878
An old couple by the fireside. Date: 1878

The Old Folks at Home by J A Campbell
Promotional postcard for The Old Folks at Home by J. A. Campbell. First produced at the Junction Theatre, Manchester 30th September 1907 and the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, 5th October 1908

Advert fo J. Foot & Son, convalescing in comfort 1915
WW1 - A product advertisment promoting The Burlington Rest-Chair, an adjustable recling chair. The product is advertised as the ideal chair for the sick and wounded

Georgy Porgy
Hand coloured. Two crying girls, one standing and one sitting. There are also three boys, two of whom are comforting the girls and one who is peeking around a wall. Part of Box 102, Nursery Rhymes

Pug Peter -- vultures, dog and rabbit
Pug Peter -- The Vultures smiled disagreeably. A dog comforts a rabbit in the face of four predators. Date: 1905

A rest between duty in the trenches
A British officer resting in a billet in France. A photograph can be seen standing on the shelf, acting as a comforting symbol of home. 1915

Sheil & O connell
RICHARD LALOR SHEIL Irish politician and writer, with his colleague Daniel O Connell seemingly comforting him about the miserable state of Ireland... Date: 1791 - 1851

Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus) comforting a young one, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

NEW MEXICO: WOMEN, 1940. Women sitting on steps in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

Royal couple mourning for their dead daughter, 1830 (oil on canvas)
BAL347495 Royal couple mourning for their dead daughter, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Lessing, Carl Friedrich (1808-80); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Religious Comfort, 1897 (oil on canvas)
XKH152142 Religious Comfort, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Segantini, Giovanni (1858-99); 151x131 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127620 After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 95.9x68.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Two women sitting on couch, discussing, (B&W)

Mother looking at sleeping daughter (8-9), (B&W)

Ophelia and Laertes oil on canvas. Painting by William Gorman Wills (1828-1891) Irish artist. Laertes comforting his sister Ophelia, and incident in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare

A young girl gives her little brother a kiss on the cheek in the
United States: c. 1922. A very young girl gives her little brother a kiss on the cheek in the snow

Filling a hot water bottle C018 / 1179
Filling a hot water bottle

Paediatric examination C013 / 8840
Paediatric examination. Doctor talking to a 7-year-old boy

Paediatric examination C013 / 8838
Paediatric examination. Doctor talking to a 7-year-old boy

Paediatric examination C013 / 8839
Paediatric examination. Doctor talking to a 7-year-old boy

Doughty family, Tichbourne case. Katherine Doughty (1834-1906) being comforted by Lady Doughty (died 1872). Katherine was cousin to Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy

Gas Fire Nibbles
Ladies in dinner dresses and stilettos share a nibble and a tipple beside the comforting glow of a Sugg Caprice gas room heater! Date: 1960s

Vision of Jeanne D arc
Jeanne d Arc, in prison, receives a comforting vision of Saint Denis. (This incident from Voltaires La Pucelle may not have occurred in real life...) Date: 1431

Consoling Madonna by Bouguereau
The Consoling Madonna (Vierge Consolatrice) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) -- the Virgin Mary, seated on a throne, comforts a distressed woman. Date: circa 1870s

Babys teethers. Computer artwork of teethers, used by babies to bite on to soothe their gums when their teeth are emerging

Babys teether. Computer artwork of a teether, used by babies to bite on to soothe their gums when their teeth are emerging

Woman wrapped in a blanket
MODEL RELEASED. Woman wrapped in a blanket

Mother comforting her daughter
MODEL RELEASED. Mother comforting her daughter during a visit to the doctor

Elderly patients
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly couple comforting each other in a general practice waiting room

Arm injury
MODEL RELEASED. Arm injury. Young girl with arm bandage being comforted by her mother

Constantine the leper. Medieval fresco titled " Constantine the Leper comforting women". This fresco is found in the Quattro Santo Coronati church, Rome, Italy

Woman comforting her partner

Nurse comforting upset woman

Elderly couple holding hands
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly couple holding hands. Elderly woman comforting her partner

Relaxation, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a smiling rubber duck on background patterns representing hot water or a bath

Coal fire. Flames and glowing embers in a coal fire

Orang Utan Pals
A pair of Orang Utans, one with its arm affectionately draped over the other, Chester Zoo, England

Mothers & Upset Child
Mother comforting her upset child

Comforting a Crying Girl
An older woman comforts a crying little girl as she sits on her knee

Mother comforts baby boy
MODEL RELEASED. Mother comforts baby boy. Mother comforting her crying 2-month-old baby boy. Crying in young babies is a reflex action that attracts attention to needs such as hunger or loneliness

Mother / Child / Hug 1905
Mother gives her little child a big hug

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"Finding Comfort in Art: A Journey through Time and Emotions" In the world of art, there exists a realm where comfort transcends time and space. From Rembrandt's poignant masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to Dickens' heartwarming tale of Mr Peggotty and Little Emily in "David Copperfield, " these artistic creations offer solace to weary souls. As we delve deeper into this comforting journey, we encounter an advertisement for Eppss Cocoa, reminding us that even a simple cup of hot chocolate can bring warmth and reassurance during challenging times. Meanwhile, the Match Girl from 1921 reminds us that amidst darkness, there is always hope and compassion. Breaking bad news may seem daunting, but it is precisely in those moments when we need comforting gestures the most. Whether it be a gentle touch or kind words, these acts provide solace when life feels overwhelming. Mothers have long been a source of comfort; their love knows no bounds. In "Mother's Solace, " we witness their unwavering support as they soothe our worries with tender care. Similarly, during World War II, bus conductresses known as "The Girls Of Today" offered comfort to soldiers far from home by providing companionship on their journeys. In an intimate scene set in a bedchamber from centuries ago, an elderly man finds solace as his wife reads scriptures while a maidservant prepares hot soup. This depiction reminds us that even small acts can bring immense comfort during vulnerable moments. Beyond earthly realms lie apparitions - angels and ghostly lovers who offer ethereal consolation to troubled souls. These otherworldly beings remind us that comfort can come from unexpected sources if only we open ourselves up to receive it. Even missionaries like Pedro de Alcala found solace while spreading faith in Formosa; their presence brought hope to those yearning for spiritual guidance.