Elderly Collection (#9)

Rieser folk costume, peasants, old man smoking a pipe (postcard)
7377789 Rieser folk costume, peasants, old man smoking a pipe (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Caroline Herschel, 1848 (photogravure)
7342121 Caroline Herschel, 1848 (photogravure) by Tielemann (19th century); 31.7x25.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomy, 1875 (print)
7341595 Astronomy, 1875 (print) by Brooks, Vincent (1814-85); 27.5x39.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Brooks, Vincent)

Ballad against the enemies of France (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975729 Ballad against the enemies of France (Illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Ballad against the enemies of France, poeme in: Le Testament, by Francois Villon)

Cartoon depicting an old gentleman sitting in a bath chair speaking with his gardener, 19th century
5308978 Cartoon depicting an old gentleman sitting in a bath chair speaking with his gardener, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an old gentleman sitting in a bath chair speaking with his)

Engraving depicting an elderly fisherman waiting for something to bite, 19th century
5308690 Engraving depicting an elderly fisherman waiting for something to bite, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an elderly fisherman waiting for something to bite)

Young girls making punnets for strawberries
5310062 Young girls making punnets for strawberries; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young girls making punnets for strawberries)

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

Old women rusting out in a London workhouse, 1895
3479860 Old women rusting out in a London workhouse, 1895; (add.info.: Old women rusting out in a London workhouse, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Old engraving of a ship for an ancient map made by a Benedictine Monk, c.1740
3501446 Old engraving of a ship for an ancient map made by a Benedictine Monk, c.1740, from the book The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine May to October

Rain in may, 1902 (illustration)
8698343 Rain in may, 1902 (illustration) by Monnier, Marius (1871-1938); (add.info.: Science. Meteorology. Rains in may. Caricature by Monnier in: L'actualite, France, May)

Sunday Morning in Old Virginia, c.1888-91 (photogravure on wove paper)
8690948 Sunday Morning in Old Virginia, c.1888-91 (photogravure on wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910) (after); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The curing of Tobias, c.1600-50 (oil on canvas)
8682968 The curing of Tobias, c.1600-50 (oil on canvas) by Bellis, Antonio de (c.1616-c.1656); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Africa: Old man mocking the dancer (b/w photo)
8664759 Africa: Old man mocking the dancer (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old man mocking the dancer)

An elderly man churning butter
3732832 An elderly man churning butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an elderly man churning butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Panel of the old inn Griechenbeise in Wien (Austria)
3499703 Panel of the old inn Griechenbeise in Wien (Austria); (add.info.: Panel of the old inn Griechenbeise in Wien (Austria), with the first notes of the song Agustin'

n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478170 n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a mourning band)

Hand-knitting on four needles
2602607 Hand-knitting on four needles; (add.info.: Hand-knitting on four needles. Old woman in rocking chair, feet on a footstool, wearing a bonnet and shawl, sits knitting outside her door)

A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850
3359493 A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Death coming to take a man, 1850
3478634 Death coming to take a man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Death coming to take a man. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An old man approaching death, 1850
3478626 An old man approaching death, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an old man approaching death. Illustrated by Francis Wilfred Lawson (1842-1935) a British artist

The old man being visited by death
3478614 The old man being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the old man being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An old woman drinking her tea, 1850
3478442 An old woman drinking her tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an old woman drinking her tea from a tea dish as she sits in self-imposed solitude)

Chinese carved statuette, 18th century (nephrite)
BGD112331 Chinese carved statuette, 18th century (nephrite); Irkutsk Museum, Russia; © Leonid Bogdanov

The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at
CHT217686 The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at Olympia, 1906 (litho) (b/w photo) by Bennett

There was an Old Man at a Junction, whose feelings were wrung with compunction (coloured engraving)
8634330 There was an Old Man at a Junction, whose feelings were wrung with compunction (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Foundiling (engraving)
8641628 The Foundiling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foundiling. Illustration for The Prize, 1889.); © Look and Learn

There was an Old Man of the Dargle, who purchased six barrels of Gargle (coloured engraving)
8634347 There was an Old Man of the Dargle, who purchased six barrels of Gargle (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Man in a Marsh, whose manners were futile and harsh (coloured engraving)
8634338 There was an Old Man in a Marsh, whose manners were futile and harsh (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man in a Marsh)

The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood)
XOS5879065 The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 99x60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Temptation of the Magdalene, c.1616-17 (oil on panel)
5861598 The Temptation of the Magdalene, c.1616-17 (oil on panel) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Jacob Jordaens)

Sea Adventure: The mutiny of the "Dreadnought" (colour litho)
8668756 Sea Adventure: The mutiny of the "Dreadnought" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Head of an Old Italian Woman, c.1850 (oil on canvas)
8677877 Head of an Old Italian Woman, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 61.9x48.8 cm; Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Elderly peasants of the village of Yarkina, Yenisei district, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Elderly peasants of the village of Yarkina, Yenisei district, 1911. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Indigent Shoria Man, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Indigent Shoria Man, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

Old Woman Collecting Wood, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Old Woman Collecting Wood, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

Shoria Women, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Shoria Women, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

Shoria Woman Carrying a Load, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Shoria Woman Carrying a Load, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

Love for ever, Fred and me
Ineke Mighorst

The little boxer
Christine von Diepenbroek

Alone
Husain ALSaeed

Naked couple wearing cowboy boots and hat crossing road in Monument Valley, Arizona Date: 27-03-2021

Old man comforting crying woman, 1903
Painting by Louisa Starr Canziani (1845 - 1909) depicting an elderly man comforting a crying young woman after seemingly having read a devastating report in a newspaper about an overseas battle

Man sitting on a bench at a bus shelter covered with graffiti after a football match February 1975 75-01052-001

A woman standing in the street in Middlesbrough. 1971

60-year-old granny Lil Bone from Huthwaite has raised 20 for her local hospital after dressing up as a punk for two weeks. 12th July 1980

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"Elderly: A Tapestry of Timeless Wisdom and Resilience" Gypsy Splendour - Laura Knight captures the vibrant spirit individuals, their stories woven into the fabric of time. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, he embraces the wisdom and faith that only age can bring. In Shotley Bridge General Hospital, County Durham, dedicated healthcare professionals provide compassionate care to our beloved seniors, honoring their journey through life. Walking meditation led by Thich Nhat Hanh in Paris, France allows elderly souls to find solace amidst bustling streets as they connect with inner peace. Friedrich Engels & Marx remind us that even great thinkers grow old; their ideas continue to shape society long after they have left this world. The Old Fisherman by Joseph Edward Southall portrays a weathered face etched with experience and resilience—a testament to the strength found within aging hearts. Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt depicts an elderly figure filled with wisdom and anticipation—an embodiment of patience rewarded through years of devotion. Pantomime Characters from Commedia dell'Arte celebrate the joyous spirit that remains alive within older hearts—laughter knows no age limit. NADIA-JULIETTE BOULANGER, a French music teacher who defied societal norms during her time, reminds us that creativity has no expiration date—it flourishes throughout all stages of life. Rainy Street in Manchester reflects how even amidst gloomy skies, elders carry an umbrella of experience and resilience—their spirits undeterred by life's storms. Ennui captured by Walter Richard Sickert reveals moments when boredom creeps into elder lives—but it is through these lulls that new passions may emerge or cherished memories revisited. Queen Victoria's bond with Munshi Abdul Karim showcases how intergenerational connections transcend cultural barriers—love recognizes no boundaries when it comes to age.