Hopeful Collection

Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption
A Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!

Christian and Hopeful in the Land of Beulah (colour litho)
2797778 Christian and Hopeful in the Land of Beulah (colour litho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian and Hopeful in the Land of Beulah)

Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold)
7340089 Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 2.7x1.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630686 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Tennyson's In Memoriam (engraving)
8661557 Illustration for Tennyson's In Memoriam (engraving) by Jones, A. Garth (1872-1955); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Man dies, nor is there hope in dust")

A Hope for the New Year, the Spirit of Peace driving away the Demons of War (engraving)
8643290 A Hope for the New Year, the Spirit of Peace driving away the Demons of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hope for the New Year)

A band of hope (b/w photo)
8635624 A band of hope (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A band of hope. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

"Do not you take her, either" (litho)
8639158 "Do not you take her, either" (litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Do not you take her)

Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho)
8668705 Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sneezing)

Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883
3478440 Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, standing outside in the snow)

Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative)
7342383 Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); National Maritime Museum, London

An enemy bearing down, hope in the distance (engraving)
8642719 An enemy bearing down, hope in the distance (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An enemy bearing down, hope in the distance)

Oh, what wonderful things one little girlie can do! (colour litho)
8656463 Oh, what wonderful things one little girlie can do! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh, what wonderful things one little girlie can do)

Christian and Hopeful meet the shepherds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603524 Christian and Hopeful meet the shepherds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
2603553 Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative)
7342384 Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); National Maritime Museum, London

Une femme de gout (colour litho)
3097818 Une femme de gout (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une femme de gout. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 16 October 1904.); © Look and Learn.

Father Mathew at Greenock (litho)
8670457 Father Mathew at Greenock (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Mathew at Greenock)

Votaries of the Weed No 49 (colour litho)
8660538 Votaries of the Weed No 49 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 49)

Votaries of the Weed No 34 (colour litho)
8660524 Votaries of the Weed No 34 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 34)

Believers Bidden To A Feast; Faith, Hope, And Charity; "The Trumpet Shall Sound" (engraving)
8666523 Believers Bidden To A Feast; Faith, Hope, And Charity; "The Trumpet Shall Sound" (engraving) by English School

Creamware jug, c.1795 (earthenware)
7339303 Creamware jug, c.1795 (earthenware) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 18x19x13.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Creamware jug)

Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative)
7342385 Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative)
7342382 Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); National Maritime Museum, London

Ascent of Christian and Hopeful. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603523 Ascent of Christian and Hopeful. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's)

Departure of a group of Italian emigrant peasants, waiting in the port of Genoa, for the United States
FGL5482175 Departure of a group of Italian emigrant peasants, waiting in the port of Genoa, for the United States. Illustration of Achilles Beltrame from " La Domenica del Corriere "

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630705 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

I wonder if he will come (colour litho)
8656814 I wonder if he will come (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I wonder if he will come. Woman in a yellow dress waiting for her lover)

The Hope of the World (colour litho)
8656849 The Hope of the World (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hope of the World. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Technical School, Bradford (litho)
8668075 Technical School, Bradford (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Technical School, Bradford)

Cloud Painter
Taudalpoi

Risorgimento: " the perfect trinity " hoped but never realized. Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
FGL5482849 Risorgimento: " the perfect trinity " hoped but never realized. Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), King of Italy Vittorio Emanuele II (Victor Emmanuel) (Victor Emmanuel) (1820-1878)

Celebrated diamonds of the world (engraving)
8650677 Celebrated diamonds of the world (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated diamonds of the world)

The Kaiser's Garland: The Hope of the Hohenzollern (litho)
8643484 The Kaiser's Garland: The Hope of the Hohenzollern (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hope of the Hohenzollern)

Truppenheimkehr / Troop Return (colour litho)
8666304 Truppenheimkehr / Troop Return (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truppenheimkehr)

Kneeling Peasant Woman, mid 19th century. Creator: Johann Georg Meyer
Kneeling Peasant Woman, mid 19th century

"Christian and Hopeful at the stile leading into By-Path Meadow", from "The Pilgrim's Progress", 1860. The personages of the book, as they appear in Mr

Botaro's Nurse Otsuji Prays to the God of Kompira for His Success, 1892. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Botaro's Nurse Otsuji Prays to the God of Kompira for His Success, 1892. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Marchand Abat-Jours, before 1927, publication 1956. Creator: Eugene Atget
Marchand Abat-Jours, before 1927, publication 1956

Colius colius (White-backed mousebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Colius colius (White-backed mousebird), 1777-1786

A Yellow-wattled Lapwing, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
A Yellow-wattled Lapwing, 1720-1792

Schaffer, Edward, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Schaffer, Edward, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

"And the Prayer of Faith Shall Save the Sick" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Exhibition of the R Creator
"And the Prayer of Faith Shall Save the Sick" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856

Peake, H.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Peake, H.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Motley, A.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Motley, A.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Unidentified man, possibly Mr. Armand T. Nichols, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified man, possibly Mr. Armand T. Nichols, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942

Seymour, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Seymour, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 9

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"Hopeful: Embracing the Saucy and Silly Side of Life" In a world filled with serious matters, sometimes all we need is a little sauciness and silliness to keep our spirits high. Just like those cheeky seaside postcards that make us giggle, let's find joy in the unexpected. Remember Christian and Hopeful in the Land of Beulah? Their colorful adventures remind us that even amidst trials, hope can guide us towards brighter days. Like a vibrant litho painting, they show us that there is always beauty waiting to be discovered. Have you ever looked up at the sky and imagined it as a canvas for cloud painters? Those fluffy formations hold endless possibilities, reminding us to dream big and reach for the skies. Speaking of dreams, have you heard about that Georgian cartoon where money was raised for a beer shop? It may sound silly but it teaches us not to underestimate the power of hope. Even seemingly impossible goals can become reality with determination and creativity. Sometimes life presents challenges that seem insurmountable. But just like "The Silver Lining of the Cloud, " an exquisite oil painting from 1890, we must remember that every dark cloud has its silver lining. There is always something positive hidden within adversity if we look closely enough. Imagine a Miniature Schnauzer standing proudly amidst autumn foliage or four British Shorthair kittens playing joyfully together – their black-silver coats shining brightly. These adorable creatures embody hopefulness through their innocent presence, reminding us to appreciate life's simple pleasures. Art has long been an expression of hope throughout history; from ancient masterpieces like "Hope" painted circa 1470 on wood panels using tempera grassa technique to more recent works such as "Fall, " capturing an English Setter in all its majestic glory back in 1938. These artworks serve as timeless reminders that hope transcends time and connects generations through shared emotions.