Sightless Eyes Collection (#6)

Blind beggar, who observes a profound silence when on his stand (engraving)
664703 Blind beggar, who observes a profound silence when on his stand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind beggar)

William Kinlock, a blind beggar, who lost his sight at Gibraltar (engraving)
664709 William Kinlock, a blind beggar, who lost his sight at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Kinlock, a blind beggar)

John Milton in his garden
LLM455692 John Milton in his garden by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton in his garden)

Issac blessing Jacob
LLM455581 Issac blessing Jacob by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Issac blessing Jacob. Browns Self-Interpreting Family Bible (John G Murdoch)

A romp after dinner (engraving)
728628 A romp after dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A romp after dinner, by Towneley Green)

The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne (engraving)
736192 The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

School for the Indigent Blind (engraving)
585357 School for the Indigent Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School for the Indigent Blind in Southwark, London)

London Classes (engraving)
586943 London Classes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Graphic (published on 7 November 1885), with illustrations depicting a blind class

Asylum for the indigent blind (engraving)
585335 Asylum for the indigent blind (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asylum for the indigent blind, Westminster Road, Southwark, London)

New Premises for the Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind, Tottenham Court Road
560128 New Premises for the Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind, Tottenham Court Road, London (engraving) by English School

Jesus giving Sight to the Blind (engraving)
6010653 Jesus giving Sight to the Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus giving Sight to the Blind)

The Blind Boot-Lace Seller (engraving)
6006196 The Blind Boot-Lace Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Boot-Lace Seller)

The Prosperous Days of Job (engraving)
6028265 The Prosperous Days of Job (engraving) by Dobson, William Charles Thomas (1817-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prosperous Days of Job)

The Blind Minstrel and his Daughter (engraving)
1623773 The Blind Minstrel and his Daughter (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Minstrel and his Daughter)

"Cleopatra, "by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626583 " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard)

Jesus cures a blind beggar - Bible
3780514 Jesus cures a blind beggar - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Jesus cures a blind beggar called Bartimaeus on the road from Jericho)

The Social Science Congress at York (engraving)
1613275 The Social Science Congress at York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Social Science Congress at York)

The New Postmaster-General, Professor Fawcett, MP (engraving)
1614000 The New Postmaster-General, Professor Fawcett, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Postmaster-General, Professor Fawcett, MP)

Popular Amusements of Paris (engraving)
1608108 Popular Amusements of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popular Amusements of Paris)

The Doukhobor Invasion of Yorkton, Canada (b / w photo)
1601294 The Doukhobor Invasion of Yorkton, Canada (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doukhobor Invasion of Yorkton, Canada)

Jesus gives sight to one born blind (coloured engraving)
5203802 Jesus gives sight to one born blind (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus gives sight to one born blind)

A conversation through the Laths of a Venetian-blind (engraving)
968038 A conversation through the Laths of a Venetian-blind (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A conversation through the Laths of a Venetian-blind)

John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters (engraving)
964409 John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters (engraving) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters)

Sophocles, Greek playwright, and a scene from his play Oedipus at Colonus (chromolitho)
973914 Sophocles, Greek playwright, and a scene from his play Oedipus at Colonus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles (c497-c406 BC)

Writing for the blind, 1830 (chromolitho)
977404 Writing for the blind, 1830 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writing for the blind, 1830)

Glasgow (engraving)
3655679 Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glasgow. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Chocolat Poulain trade card, Valentin Hauy (chromolitho)
964040 Chocolat Poulain trade card, Valentin Hauy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card, with a portrait of Valentin Hauy)

Visit of John Milton to Galileo at the Villa D Arcetri, near Florence, Italy (engraving)
1064612 Visit of John Milton to Galileo at the Villa D Arcetri, near Florence, Italy (engraving) by Lessi, Tito (1858-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas Party at the Royal Normal College of Music for the Blind (engraving)
1105467 Christmas Party at the Royal Normal College of Music for the Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Sightless Eyes: A Journey through the Depths of Perception" In a world where vision reigns supreme, there exists a profound beauty in the sightless eyes. From ancient tales to modern times, artists have captured the essence of this enigmatic phenomenon. In Karl Pavlovich Briullov's masterpiece "Oedipe et Antigone, " a young girl guides her blind father with unwavering love and devotion. The painting speaks volumes about the strength found within human connection. "The Waters of Lethe by the Plains of Elysium" transports us to a realm beyond our physical senses. With tempera and gold paint on canvas, an artist delves into the depths of imagination, reminding us that true perception lies within our souls. The story of Rapunzel unfolds before our eyes in vibrant colors. As we gaze upon this color lithograph, we are reminded that even those trapped in towers can possess an inner vision far more powerful than any physical sight. A poignant black-and-white photograph from 1933 captures a World War I veteran selling newspapers on a Washington DC sidewalk. Despite his blindness, he perseveres with dignity and resilience—a testament to the indomitable spirit within all individuals. Another photograph depicts a woman reading Braille in 1931—an image that embodies determination and adaptability as she seeks knowledge through touch alone. An allegorical figure representing Synagogue emerges from St. Ursula's legend—her blindfold symbolizing faith's ability to transcend visual limitations while guiding humanity towards enlightenment. In "Allegory of the Five Senses, " painted in 1632, each sense is personified but it is only through their collective harmony that true understanding can be achieved—a reminder that sight alone cannot capture life's full spectrum.