Welcoming Collection (page 8)

Boarding the airship in London (chromolitho)
1094082 Boarding the airship in London (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boarding the airship in London)

Queen Victoria arriving at Cherbourg, 1897 (colour litho)
971869 Queen Victoria arriving at Cherbourg, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria arriving at Cherbourg, 1897)

The Mansion House, 7th March, 1863, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII
939151 The Mansion House, 7th March, 1863, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, pub. 1864 (chromolitho) by English School

The Bricklayers Arms Station, 7th March 1863, from
939149 The Bricklayers Arms Station, 7th March 1863, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, pub

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, welcoming Giuseppe Garibaldi to his home on the Isle of Wight (litho)
976596 Alfred, Lord Tennyson, welcoming Giuseppe Garibaldi to his home on the Isle of Wight (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

The Emperor Napoleon entering Utrecht, Netherlands, 1811 (colour litho)
976030 The Emperor Napoleon entering Utrecht, Netherlands, 1811 (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Napoleon entering Utrecht, Netherlands)

Back from the Soudan, Welcoming the Howitzer Battery at Woolwich (litho)
1063870 Back from the Soudan, Welcoming the Howitzer Battery at Woolwich (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from the Soudan)

The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic)
829518 The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic) by Cypriot; Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains

An angel stands by an open door welcoming a cherub (colour litho)
732309 An angel stands by an open door welcoming a cherub (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An angel stands by an open door welcoming a cherub)

The court in chateaus of the Loire, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441449 The court in chateaus of the Loire, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

The Great Moghul entering the English camp, 1765, illustration from Cassell
STC393273 The Great Moghul entering the English camp, 1765, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Justice! (colour litho)
2807874 Justice! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice! The exiled President Kruger of Transvaal being welcomed in Europe after sailing from his)

The Billet (colour litho)
2818290 The Billet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Billet. Painting by Cres. Le Billet de logement. Tableau de Cres. Salon de 1892)

A balloon landing in the middle of a country wedding feast in France (colour litho)
2779510 A balloon landing in the middle of a country wedding feast in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entry of Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (fighting on the Parliamentarian side) into London after his victory in the First Battle of Newbury, Berkshire, September 1643

Arrivee De Drake A Ternate (engraving)
2789128 Arrivee De Drake A Ternate (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivee De Drake A Ternate. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 August 1885)

President Loubet of France visiting Toulon (colour litho)
2819169 President Loubet of France visiting Toulon (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Loubet of France visiting Toulon)

Arrival of Major Marchand in Paris (colour litho)
2819048 Arrival of Major Marchand in Paris (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Major Marchand in Paris)

Almanac for 1898 (colour litho)
2818820 Almanac for 1898 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almanac for 1898)

Popular demonstrations of friendship towards France in Spain (colour litho)
2818761 Popular demonstrations of friendship towards France in Spain (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King and Queen of Portugal at Cherbourg (colour litho)
2795892 The King and Queen of Portugal at Cherbourg (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen of Portugal at Cherbourg)

President Loubet of France arriving in Rome on a visit to Italy (colour litho)
2795832 President Loubet of France arriving in Rome on a visit to Italy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg (colour litho)
2795591 Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg)

The return of Colonel Marchand (colour litho)
2795575 The return of Colonel Marchand (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return of Colonel Marchand)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wot won t we do
The Caption reads Wot won t we do - when I gets you home! Most such captions are more frequent towards the end of the war when one could look forward to the soldier boys coming home

The city of Grenoble opens its gates to Napoleon on his return from exile on Elba, 7 March 1815 (colour litho)
3100868 The city of Grenoble opens its gates to Napoleon on his return from exile on Elba, 7 March 1815 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Return of the King, 8 July 1815, 1815 (coloured aquatint)
1249033 Return of the King, 8 July 1815, 1815 (coloured aquatint) by Alix, Pierre Michel (1762-1817); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Marshal Joffre, General Pershing and President Poincare welcoming the first contingent of
1272764 Marshal Joffre, General Pershing and President Poincarewelcoming the first contingent of American troops to arrive in France, at the HA'tel des Invalides, Paris

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, June 1520, illustration from
STC292435 The Field of the Cloth of Gold, June 1520, illustration from The Story of France Told to Boys and Girls by Mary Macgregor, 1920 (colour litho) by Rainey

St. Silvester welcomes St. Timothy (stained glass)
PC316081 St. Silvester welcomes St. Timothy (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Singapore
KAT324425 The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Singapore, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L
REV326579 The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

The Homecoming of the Fisherman at Probsteier, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XKH147989 The Homecoming of the Fisherman at Probsteier, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89); 113x169 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Morning, or the Benevolent Sportsman, 1792 (oil on canvas)
FIT167225 Morning, or the Benevolent Sportsman, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 101.6x137.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Nova 2644 fol. 87v The Glass of Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI229398 Nova 2644 fol.87v The Glass of Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Oesterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The Adventures of Johnny Newcome, published 1812 (coloured etching) (photo)
MGS171738 The Adventures of Johnny Newcome, published 1812 (coloured etching) (photo) by Elmes, William (fl.1797-1814); 24.5x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass)
BAL7847 Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass) by German School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

The Fishermans Return
GG40057 The Fishermans Return by Haquette, George (1854-1906); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

On Leave, 1883 (oil on canvas)
BAL34296 On Leave, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Zimmer, Wilhelm (1853-1937); 71x109.5 cm; Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c. 1860 (oil on panel)
656486 A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c.1860 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 45.7x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"This is our home"(colour litho)
5208411 " This is our home" (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: " This is our home")

The Chevalier de Bayard acclaimed on his arrival in Grenoble, France (colour litho)
5216824 The Chevalier de Bayard acclaimed on his arrival in Grenoble, France (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Exotic Visitor, 1857 (oil on canvas)
827070 An Exotic Visitor, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Didier, Jules (1831-92); 81.3x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exotic Visitor. Jules Didier (1831-1892). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1857

Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho)
5999996 Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort to the Royal Academy, London, 3 May 1849 (photogravure)
6033016 Visit of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort to the Royal Academy, London, 3 May 1849 (photogravure) by Amato, G.S

The Months Welcoming the Young Year. 1860

Hamlet welcomes the travelling players to Elsinore, from Hamlet
IL388114 Hamlet welcomes the travelling players to Elsinore, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassell
STC385297 Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

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"Embracing the Return: A Warm Welcome from All Corners of the World" As HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982, a nation's heart swells with pride and relief. The sight of this mighty vessel docking brings forth a collective sigh of welcome, as heroes return to their loved ones. In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness an emotional reunion that transcends time. The father's outstretched arms symbolize unconditional love and forgiveness, reminding us all of the power back those who have strayed. Standing tall and proud, Lady Liberty extends her torch as a beacon of hope to all who arrive on America's shores. Her message is clear: "Welcome to this land where dreams come true. " Nature itself teaches us about welcoming gestures through two Northern Gannets touching beaks in greeting. Their graceful display on Heligoland island reminds us that warmth can be found even amidst rugged landscapes. Cadbury's Golden Key advertisement invites you into a world filled with chocolatey delights - a sweet invitation that promises joyous moments shared among friends and family. High above overlooking the cityscape stands a statue of Jesus Christ, his open arms embodying acceptance and compassion for all who seek solace or redemption. Reno Main Street scene captures the vibrant energy of Nevada, where locals and visitors alike are greeted by bustling streets lined with shops and casinos. Here, everyone is welcomed to try their luck at fortune or simply enjoy life's pleasures. Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium beckon travelers with picturesque landscapes dotted with windmills and tulip fields. These destinations offer warm hospitality rooted in centuries-old traditions. Welcome signs dotting highways guide weary travelers towards new adventures while assuring them they have arrived at their desired destination – whether it be home or an exciting new place waiting to be explored. "The Admirals Hard" painting transports us to 1865 Plymouth, where sailors and locals gather at the waterfront.