Dorms Collection

Boys school dormitory at Nevill Holt Hall (b/w photo)
8655921 Boys school dormitory at Nevill Holt Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys school dormitory at Nevill Holt Hall, Leicestershire)

Elmshurst school for girls, East Finchley, London, c.1910 (b/w photo)
8667338 Elmshurst school for girls, East Finchley, London, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for a school brochure, c.1910)

An unseen presence (chromolitho)
8677505 An unseen presence (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unseen presence)

Westminster School, London: The Dormitory of the King's Scholars from the College Garden (b/w photo)
8675518 Westminster School, London: The Dormitory of the King's Scholars from the College Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Thoronet Abbey. The Dormitory
7125786 Thoronet Abbey. The Dormitory; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. The Dormitory. One monk slept in front of each window. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

London Bluecoat School (engraving)
8631619 London Bluecoat School (engraving) by Capper, Edith (fl.1865-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Bluecoat School. Illustration from Black and White)

Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo)
8664271 Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School without walls)

The Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of the ancient English city of Winchester, Hampshire

Cycle of the Seven Works of Corporal Mercy: Visiting the Sick, (The Visit to the Sick in Pammatone)
7352701 Cycle of the Seven Works of Corporal Mercy: Visiting the Sick, (The Visit to the Sick in Pammatone), 1640-47 (oil on canvas) by Wael

Napoleon III and Eugenia's visit at Sister Rosalie's creche, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1750274 Napoleon III and Eugenia's visit at Sister Rosalie's creche, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Sain, Edouard Alexandre (1830-1910); 43x60 cm; Musee de Compiegne

Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c. 1872 (engraving)
3245511 Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c.1872 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dortoir; Dormitory; Schlafsaal (engraving)
7195758 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dortoir; Dormitory; Schlafsaal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dortoir; Dormitory; Schlafsaal)

Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)
2808990 Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in a strange uniform)

The Sovereigns of Italy in Montenegro, Queen Helena visits the sick at the hospital in Cetinje (colour litho)
2815366 The Sovereigns of Italy in Montenegro, Queen Helena visits the sick at the hospital in Cetinje (colour litho) by Beltrame

Kit inspection, 1939-45 (b / w photo)
2975485 Kit inspection, 1939-45 (b/w photo) by Streeck or Streek, Jurian van (1632-87); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

A pack of hungry bears penetrated in broad daylight in a hospital in Jakovlevka... (colour litho)
2783719 A pack of hungry bears penetrated in broad daylight in a hospital in Jakovlevka... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A curious application of cinema for the wounded (colour litho)
2808720 A curious application of cinema for the wounded (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious application of cinema for the wounded)

Honor to the valiant, the presentation of the silver medal to the volunteer Meregalli (colour litho)
2815797 Honor to the valiant, the presentation of the silver medal to the volunteer Meregalli (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honor to the valiant)

Inglorious use of the Belgian Parliament, the Chamber of Deputies in Brussels converted into a dormitory
2815744 Inglorious use of the Belgian Parliament, the Chamber of Deputies in Brussels converted into a dormitory... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Children in the big drama (colour litho)
2783786 Children in the big drama (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children in the big drama)

Heart of a Sovereign (colour litho)
2808687 Heart of a Sovereign (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heart Of A Sovereign)

The Distribution of Christmas Gifts to Poor Children in Hospital (colour litho)
2798381 The Distribution of Christmas Gifts to Poor Children in Hospital (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The prize to the heroes, the King gives to the commander of the 12th Bersaglieri, General De Rossi... (colour litho)
2815761 The prize to the heroes, the King gives to the commander of the 12th Bersaglieri, General De Rossi... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Nurse in charge of an English hospitable who heals a child by disguising himself bizarrely... (colour litho)
2808494 Nurse in charge of an English hospitable who heals a child by disguising himself bizarrely... (colour litho) by Beltrame

University of Washington, USA
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington State, USA Date: circa 1903

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"Dorms: A Haven of Compassion and Courage" In the cycle of the Seven Works of Corporal Mercy, we witness the profound act of Visiting the Sick. The painting "The Visit to the Sick in Pammatone" portrays a scene filled with empathy and care as individuals extend their support to those in need. This timeless display of compassion resonates within dormitories, where students become a family away from home. Fast forward to 1855 when Napoleon III and Eugenia paid a visit to Sister Rosalie's creche. This oil on canvas artwork captures an extraordinary moment where even royalty recognizes the importance of nurturing environments like dorms that provide solace for young minds. Heroism takes center stage as an infantry captain confronts a soldier consumed by murderous mania. In this color lithograph, bravery shines through adversity, mirroring how dorm residents face challenges together, supporting one another during difficult times. Dorm life can be unpredictable; just like in "The dramas of the menagerie, " where tragedy strikes unexpectedly when a barber is killed by a lion while shaving a tamer at a fair cage. It serves as a reminder that amidst chaos, dorms offer stability and security for students seeking refuge from life's uncertainties. Engraved by Gustave Dore in 1872, "Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people" showcases how these sanctuaries provide not only physical shelter but also spiritual nourishment. Dorms serve as safe spaces where individuals find comfort through shared experiences and communal support. Le Vocabulaire Illustre depicts various aspects of dormitory life across cultures - Dortoir; Dormitory; Schlafsaal - highlighting its universality as places fostering growth, friendship, and understanding among diverse backgrounds. Firefighters donning unusual uniforms remind us that safety is paramount within these living quarters. Just like firefighters protect lives from harm's way, resident assistants ensure everyone's well-being, creating a sense of security within the dormitory walls.