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"Curate: A Journey through Life and Death" In the solemn silence of a graveside, a woman stands, her eyes fixed upon the burial ground

Background imageCurate Collection: Cauchoise

Cauchoise
5855664 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Limpiville on the day of the Festival of the Assumption. She wears a bonnet with very long lace tails)

Background imageCurate Collection: Hippolyte Féret, 1669. Creator: Robert Nanteuil

Hippolyte Féret, 1669. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Hippolyte Feret, 1669

Background imageCurate Collection: Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, curé de Saint-Merri, 1862. Creator: Henri Lehmann

Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, curé de Saint-Merri, 1862. Creator: Henri Lehmann
Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, cure de Saint-Merri, 1862. Portrait of Jean-Louis Gabriel, curate of the church of Saint-Merri

Background imageCurate Collection: The Belgian Curate: I have served under the great man!, 1832–33. Creator: Auguste Raffet

The Belgian Curate: I have served under the great man!, 1832–33. Creator: Auguste Raffet
The Belgian Curate: I have served under the great man!, 1832-33

Background imageCurate Collection: Graveside Grave Death Burial Headstone Woman

Graveside Grave Death Burial Headstone Woman
graveside, grave, death, burial, headstone, woman, women, child, children, grief, grieving, bereavement, mourning, angels, angel, wings, people, family, hovering, faith, belief, religion, 1850s

Background imageCurate Collection: The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth

The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth
3521509 The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info)

Background imageCurate Collection: The Curates Presents, frontispiece from Sketches by Boz and Other Early Papers by Charles Dickens

The Curates Presents, frontispiece from Sketches by Boz and Other Early Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
KW392566 The Curates Presents, frontispiece from Sketches by Boz and Other Early Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection

Background imageCurate Collection: William Lisle Bowles, c. 1835 (etching)

William Lisle Bowles, c. 1835 (etching)
XJF412217 William Lisle Bowles, c.1835 (etching) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCurate Collection: Don Quixote - What passed between the curate and barber

Don Quixote - What passed between the curate and barber
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. What passed between the curate, the barber and Don Quixote

Background imageCurate Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Curate and the Corpse

La Fontaines Fables - Curate and the Corpse
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Curate and the Corpse

Background imageCurate Collection: The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams

The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819

Background imageCurate Collection: Reverend John Lister, 1701 (oil on canvas, unglassed)

Reverend John Lister, 1701 (oil on canvas, unglassed)
3822150 Reverend John Lister, 1701 (oil on canvas, unglassed) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 71.1x59.1 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Rev)

Background imageCurate Collection: Our Village Concert (engraving)

Our Village Concert (engraving)
1055132 Our Village Concert (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Village Concert)

Background imageCurate Collection: St Bernard to the Rescue (colour litho)

St Bernard to the Rescue (colour litho)
1046388 St Bernard to the Rescue (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernard to the Rescue)

Background imageCurate Collection: My dear-dear-husband-you have been-very-good to me (engraving)

My dear-dear-husband-you have been-very-good to me (engraving)
725492 My dear-dear-husband-you have been-very-good to me (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My dear-dear-husband-you have been-very-good to me)

Background imageCurate Collection: The Curate & Barber disgusing themselves to convey Don Luixote home (engraving)

The Curate & Barber disgusing themselves to convey Don Luixote home (engraving)
2905808 The Curate & Barber disgusing themselves to convey Don Luixote home (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCurate Collection: Napoleon, riding alongside Abbe Henriot, 1814 (colour litho)

Napoleon, riding alongside Abbe Henriot, 1814 (colour litho)
3094097 Napoleon, riding alongside Abbe Henriot, 1814 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon)

Background imageCurate Collection: The curate and the barber disguises themselves to take Don Quixote, 18th (engraving)

The curate and the barber disguises themselves to take Don Quixote, 18th (engraving)
2911142 The curate and the barber disguises themselves to take Don Quixote, 18th (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

Background imageCurate Collection: Woodbine Willie - Rev. G. A. Studdert-Kennedy

Woodbine Willie - Rev. G. A. Studdert-Kennedy
Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy MC (18831929), English Anglican priest and poet. He was nicknamed Woodbine Willie during World War I for giving Woodbine cigarettes along with spiritual aid to

Background imageCurate Collection: Extended family on board the Kemusa - April 1921

Extended family on board the Kemusa - April 1921. 1921

Background imageCurate Collection: A Honeymoon Group - a new couple with Mother

A Honeymoon Group - a new couple with Mother. circa 1910s

Background imageCurate Collection: Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, The Embryo

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, The Embryo. 1901

Background imageCurate Collection: The New Curate (engraving)

The New Curate (engraving)
1053718 The New Curate (engraving) by Wynfield, David Wilkie (1837-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Curate. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageCurate Collection: Canon Edgar Jacob (engraving)

Canon Edgar Jacob (engraving)
1056773 Canon Edgar Jacob (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canon Edgar Jacob, appointed Bishop of Newcastle)

Background imageCurate Collection: The Colonnade, Clare Market, London (engraving)

The Colonnade, Clare Market, London (engraving)
609926 The Colonnade, Clare Market, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade, Clare Market)

Background imageCurate Collection: Portrait of Jacques Denis Cochin (1726-83) Founder of the Hopital Saint-Jacques

Portrait of Jacques Denis Cochin (1726-83) Founder of the Hopital Saint-Jacques
XIR221192 Portrait of Jacques Denis Cochin (1726-83) Founder of the Hopital Saint-Jacques (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 80x60 cm; Musee de l Assistance Publique

Background imageCurate Collection: Portrait of William Buckland (1784-1856) Professor of Mineralogy at Oxford University

Portrait of William Buckland (1784-1856) Professor of Mineralogy at Oxford University
CCC95139 Portrait of William Buckland (1784-1856) Professor of Mineralogy at Oxford University and Dean of Westminster (oil on canvas) by Howell, Samuel (fl.1828-54); Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Background imageCurate Collection: There was a young Lady of Diss (engraving)

There was a young Lady of Diss (engraving)
3622914 There was a young Lady of Diss (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Diss)

Background imageCurate Collection: Detail of the tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750

Detail of the tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750
CLG252653 Detail of the tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood) (see also 252652) by Slodtz

Background imageCurate Collection: Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood

Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood
CLG252652 Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) 1757 (marble & wood) (see also 252653) by Slodtz, Rene Michel (Michel-Ange) (1705-64); 3.38x4.05x1.2 cm; Church of Saint-Sulpice

Background imageCurate Collection: How I obtained Two Curates, and how I lost Two Daughters (engraving)

How I obtained Two Curates, and how I lost Two Daughters (engraving)
1062193 How I obtained Two Curates, and how I lost Two Daughters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I obtained Two Curates)

Background imageCurate Collection: A Village Entertainment (engraving)

A Village Entertainment (engraving)
1622969 A Village Entertainment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Entertainment. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 December 1884)

Background imageCurate Collection: The Curate

The Curate
LLM461358 The Curate by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curate. Illustration for People I have Met by E C Grenville-Murray (Vizetelly, 1883).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCurate Collection: Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) completed in 1753

Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) completed in 1753
XIR182040 Tomb of Jean Baptiste Joseph Languet de Gergy (1675-1750) completed in 1753, 1757 (marble & wood) by Slodtz, Rene Michel (Michel-Ange) (1705-64); Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris

Background imageCurate Collection: Gustave Dores Don Quixote: 'The curate was very attentive, and believed him a man of a sound

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "The curate was very attentive, and believed him a man of a sound judgment"
6008371 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " The curate was very attentive, and believed him a man of a sound judgment" (engraving) by Dore

Background imageCurate Collection: 'The Curate of Glevering, 'Glevering Green (engraving)

"The Curate of Glevering, "Glevering Green (engraving)
1620011 " The Curate of Glevering, " Glevering Green (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Curate of Glevering, " Glevering Green)

Background imageCurate Collection: The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving)

The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving)
1047402 The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar)

Background imageCurate Collection: Habits of different orders of the Greek Church in Russia (engraving)

Habits of different orders of the Greek Church in Russia (engraving)
981694 Habits of different orders of the Greek Church in Russia (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCurate Collection: The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home (Six I

The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home (Six Illustrations for Don Quixote), 1756 or after

Background imageCurate Collection: A Vicar and a Curate, 1870-1891. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene

A Vicar and a Curate, 1870-1891. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
A Vicar and a Curate, 1870-1891

Background imageCurate Collection: Young Aristocrat - entering the church as a curate

Young Aristocrat - entering the church as a curate
Young British Aristocrat - likely the youngest son of a Duke, Marquess, Earl etc. - who, following tradition, entering the church as a curate. Date: circa 1907

Background imageCurate Collection: His Girl, The Curates Prayer. Creator: Victor Venner

His Girl, The Curates Prayer. Creator: Victor Venner
His Girl, The Curates Prayer

Background imageCurate Collection: Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century)

Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Artist: R Cooper
Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Of Huguenot descent, Calamy (1600-1666)

Background imageCurate Collection: Reverend James Grahame, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist:s Freeman

Reverend James Grahame, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Reverend James Grahame, Scottish poet, (1870). Grahame, (1765-1811) was the author of The Sabbath and other poems. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen

Background imageCurate Collection: An Old Curate, late 1780s. Artist: Louis Leopold Boilly

An Old Curate, late 1780s. Artist: Louis Leopold Boilly
An Old Curate, late 1780s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageCurate Collection: Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. Artist: Robert Brown

Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. Artist: Robert Brown
Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. This series of three tales included The Sad Fortunes of the Rev

Background imageCurate Collection: Little Janes Cottage - Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire

Little Janes Cottage - Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Formerly the home in Brading, Isle of Wight, of Jane Squibb who was commemorated in Annals of the poor by the Revd Leigh (Legh) Richmond

Background imageCurate Collection: Daniel Rowland, also spelt Rowlands, 1713 - 1790. Evangelist and Anglican curate

Daniel Rowland, also spelt Rowlands, 1713 - 1790. Evangelist and Anglican curate. From Welsh Pictures, published 1880



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"Curate: A Journey through Life and Death" In the solemn silence of a graveside, a woman stands, her eyes fixed upon the burial ground. The headstone before her tells tales of lives once lived, now forever etched in stone. She ponders the meaning of existence and the fleeting nature of mortality. Inspired by William Hogarth's masterpiece, "The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home, " we witness the power of disguise as two characters navigate their way through life's challenges. Just like them, we too wear masks at times, concealing our true selves from a world that often fails to understand. Amidst this contemplation lies Little Jane's Cottage on Brading Isle in Hampshire - a quaint abode that whispers stories from generations past. It serves as a reminder that even in death, homes hold memories that transcend time. Henry Arthur Jones' play "The Hypocrites" delves into human hypocrisy - an age-old struggle faced by curates throughout history. These men of faith must grapple with their own flaws while guiding others towards righteousness. "The Curate's Presents, " depicted in Charles Dickens' frontispiece from "Sketches by Boz and Other Early Papers, " showcases acts of kindness bestowed upon those who serve communities selflessly. It reminds us that small gestures can bring immense joy and comfort to those around us. William Lisle Bowles captured his essence through an etching dating back to 1835 - an image frozen in time but still resonating with his spirit today. His work speaks volumes about how art can immortalize individuals long after they have departed this world. "Don Quixote - What passed between the curate and barber" sheds light on unexpected encounters that shape our journeys. Sometimes it takes chance meetings or unlikely alliances to steer us towards new horizons or reveal hidden truths within ourselves.