Longevity Collection (#2)

James Stuart (engraving)
1617008 James Stuart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Stuart. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 April 1843)

The Fountain of Life, detail of elderly men undressing, 1418-30 (fresco)
ALG181540 The Fountain of Life, detail of elderly men undressing, 1418-30 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Portrait of John and Sarah Rovin (engraving)
729715 Portrait of John and Sarah Rovin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of John Rovin in the 172nd year and Sarah, his wife)

"The days of our years are threescore years and ten, "Canova, Psalm xc 10 (engraving)
2781766 " The days of our years are threescore years and ten, " Canova, Psalm xc 10 (engraving) by English School

Mr James Colman, aged 100, 14 February 1850 (engraving)
1611975 Mr James Colman, aged 100, 14 February 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr James Colman, aged 100, 14 February 1850)

Tossitoku
Tossi- toku (more commonly known as Fukurokuju or Fukurokuziyu) is one of the seven gods of fortune. He is the god of wealth, longevity and happiness. Date: 1731

The late Mrs Elizabeth Hanbury, lived 108 Years (b / w photo)
1628545 The late Mrs Elizabeth Hanbury, lived 108 Years (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mrs Elizabeth Hanbury, lived 108 Years)

Elizabeth Kerry, of Needham Market, Suffolk, in her 105th Year (engraving)
1098271 Elizabeth Kerry, of Needham Market, Suffolk, in her 105th Year (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Kerry, of Needham Market, Suffolk)

John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above One Hundred Years Old (engraving)
1103151 John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above One Hundred Years Old (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire)

Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b / w photo)
5995791 Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of article on Grand Old Men)

Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b / w photo)
5995784 Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of article on Grand Old Men)

Henry Jenkins, said to have been 169 years old when he died in December 1670 (engraving)
609335 Henry Jenkins, said to have been 169 years old when he died in December 1670 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Jenkins)

Le centenaire de Tchoclovin (engraving)
2790066 Le centenaire de Tchoclovin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le centenaire de Tchoclovin. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1868)

Shou Xing, the god of longevtity (satin)
1767205 Shou Xing, the god of longevtity (satin) by Chinese School (19th century); 236x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shou Xing, the god of longevtity)

A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach
1764850 A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach, embracing a rootwood staff with a dragon head beside a deer and two bats in flight

John Stuart West, a Veteran of the Peninsular War, in his One Hundredth Year (engraving)
1626184 John Stuart West, a Veteran of the Peninsular War, in his One Hundredth Year (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Stuart West)

The late William Martin, aged 102 (engraving)
1618646 The late William Martin, aged 102 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late William Martin, aged 102)

Glaucus transforms from man to sea god (engraving)
3480593 Glaucus transforms from man to sea god (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Glaucus transforms from man to sea god. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Thomas Par (engraving)
2777246 Thomas Par (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Par. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

Elie Jean Filleul, "The Jersey Patriarch, "died 3 December 1851, aged 102 (engraving)
1102482 Elie Jean Filleul, " The Jersey Patriarch, " died 3 December 1851, aged 102 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elie Jean Filleul)

Portrait of Harry Morgan (engraving)
982065 Portrait of Harry Morgan (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Morgan, centenarian, now lives at Lewes in Sussex, 1737. After Lewis Hubner)

Youth and Age (colour litho)
981664 Youth and Age (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth and Age)

Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b / w photo)
5995789 Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of article on Grand Old Men)

Old Parr When Young, 1820 (pencil on laid paper)
5854528 Old Parr When Young, 1820 (pencil on laid paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 28.4x16.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

The Queens Oldest Subject, the late Mr Robert Taylor, reputed 134 Years Old (b / w photo)
1606338 The Queens Oldest Subject, the late Mr Robert Taylor, reputed 134 Years Old (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Oldest Subject)

Old Age (engraving)
960580 Old Age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Age. Illustration for The Good Childs Reward by Henry Sharpe Horsley (Thomas Kelly, c 1860)

The Late Mrs Elizabeth Gray, of Edinburgh, 103 1 / 2 Years Old (engraving)
1097685 The Late Mrs Elizabeth Gray, of Edinburgh, 103 1/2 Years Old (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Mrs Elizabeth Gray, of Edinburgh)

Diamond jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (colour litho)
3096994 Diamond jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria)

Elias Hoyle, of Sowerby, Yorkshire, aged 113 (engraving)
609486 Elias Hoyle, of Sowerby, Yorkshire, aged 113 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elias Hoyle, of Sowerby, Yorkshire)

Carved Ivory figure of Shou Xing seated with deer, c. 1580-1644 (ivory)
451583 Carved Ivory figure of Shou Xing seated with deer, c.1580-1644 (ivory) by Chinese School; height: 18.2 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Shou Xing)

Wine vase in the form of the character shou (ceramic)
XIR214145 Wine vase in the form of the character shou (ceramic) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); Musee Guimet, Paris

"The Royal Centenarian, "Mrs Read of West Cowes (engraving)
1625370 " The Royal Centenarian, " Mrs Read of West Cowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Royal Centenarian)

Ann Perriam, of Exmouth, Aged 93 (engraving)
1588323 Ann Perriam, of Exmouth, Aged 93 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ann Perriam, of Exmouth, Aged 93)

Grandmother asleep (engraving)
969799 Grandmother asleep (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmother asleep)

Isaac and Esau (chromolitho)
964277 Isaac and Esau (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaac and Esau (Isaac et Esau); France, 15th century

John Anderson (chromolitho)
972976 John Anderson (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Anderson)

Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815 (b / w photo)
3093565 Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815)

Golden Wedding (b / w photo)
3092942 Golden Wedding (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

M Dimitrios Antippa (engraving)
1046206 M Dimitrios Antippa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Dimitrios Antippa, a Constantinople Merchant)

Matthew Greathead, of Richmond, Yorkshire, a Hundred Years Old (engraving)
1099590 Matthew Greathead, of Richmond, Yorkshire, a Hundred Years Old (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Greathead, of Richmond, Yorkshire)

The End of the Journey (colour litho)
960889 The End of the Journey (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Journey, painted by Frank E Cox)

Boy with a Fawn, ca. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Boy with a Fawn, ca. 1720. Beautiful embroidered coat indicates wealth and privilege, the deer behind is an emblem of longevity and discipline

Henry Jenkins - Who lived to the amazing age of 169 years, 1821. Creator: R Page
Henry Jenkins - Who lived to the amazing age of 169 years, 1821. Portrait of the modern Methusaleh, Henry Jenkins, who claimed to have been born in 1501

The Old Couple Takasago, c1800-1820, (1910). Creator: Ichijosai Hirotoshi
The " Old Couple Takasago", c1800-1820, (1910). Wrought-iron tsuba by Hirotoshi. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co

The Gods of Happiness, Office and Longevity, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunrise, Ashdown Forest, Sussex, United Kingdom

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"Embracing the Wisdom of Ages: Exploring Longevity through Myth, Art, and Nature" Step into the enchanting world as we journey through ancient tales and timeless symbols. From the legendary Methuselah to the captivating Canton Joss in the Temple of Longevity, discover how cultures have revered and sought eternal life. Intricate carvings in the Garden of the Temple of Longevity, Canton, transport us to a realm where serenity reigns supreme. Marvel at the candelabra illuminating before the Idol of Longevity, casting a gentle glow on our quest for everlasting existence. Japanese Nara Dolls whisper stories from distant lands while Robert Scarlett's watchful eyes guide us through funerals and rituals that honor Tzu-Hsi+ and Chinese royals in their final state. Witness history unfold against an ancient backdrop adorned with Buddha sculptures exuding calmness. Captivatingly crafted by Colin Anderson himself, a close-up view reveals every detail etched onto art products depicting longevity - a testament to human fascination with immortality. Shou Xing stands tall as The God in Hong Kong's Chinese New Year decorations while Tou Mu watches over us as Goddess of the North Star. Nature too holds secrets to long life; millennial olive trees stand proud in Serpa, Alentejo, Portugal - silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Their gnarled trunks tell tales passed down from generation to generation about resilience and endurance. As we delve into these diverse facets of longevity, let us ponder upon its true essence - not merely an extension of years but rather embracing wisdom gained throughout lifetimes. Let this exploration ignite our desire for knowledge and understanding that transcends time itself.