Child Development Collection

The Artist's Wife and Their Son Poul, mid-19th century. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
The Artist's Wife and Their Son Poul, mid-19th century. Marstrand's wife, Margrethe Christine Weidemann, died in 1867. Their son Poul, born in 1851, became an industrialist and businessman

"The Spoiled Child" by M. Piot, from a photograph by the Berlin Photographic Company, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"The Spoiled Child" by M. Piot, from a photograph by the Berlin Photographic Company, 1876. It is a thousand pities that ever any little child should be spoiled

Mother and Child, 1898-1899. Creator: Fritz Syberg
Mother and Child, 1898-1899

The difficult step, c1900. Creator: Frances S. Allen
The difficult step, c1900. Photograph shows a woman, holding an infant while helping her young child walk. Subjects have been identified as Mrs. Albert Busha and children

Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Under a canopy, the Virgin holds the child Jesus on her lap. An angel offers him an apple

Adoration of the Magi, between 1450 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Magi, between 1450 and 1500. (Adoration des Mages)

Sunday picnic in park on the Rogue River... Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oregon, Josephine County, Grants Pass. Sunday picnic in park on the Rogue River outside of town. [Baby crawling on homemade quilt]

Mother and Child, Japan, c. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Mother and Child, Japan, c. 1800

Goldfish, from the series "Elegant Comparison of Little Treasures (Furyu kodakara)
Goldfish, from the series " Elegant Comparison of Little Treasures (Furyu kodakara awase)", Japan, c. 1802

Madam Tang (Jp: To Fujin), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety
Madam Tang (Jp: To Fujin), from the series " Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijushiko)", c. 1825

The Adoration of the Magi, 1515 / 25. Creator: Workshop of Cornelis Engebrechtsz
The Adoration of the Magi, 1515/25

Virgin and Child, 1776. Creator: Giovanni David
Virgin and Child, 1776

Weighing the Baby, 1892. Creator: BW Kilburn
Weighing the Baby, 1892. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Sampler, c. 1938. Creator: Byron Dingman
Sampler, c. 1938

Father Measures His Sons Height, 1947 (screen print)
3034728 Father Measures His Sons Height, 1947 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a father measuring his sons height with a measuring stick; screen)

Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church, ca. 1920
Doll representing a white baby, owned by African-American children. Dolls representing black children were manufactured at this period, but were often mammy doll stereotypes

The Holy Family, 1724. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
The Holy Family, 1724

The First Step, 19th century. Creator: Cesare Provaggi
The First Step, 19th century

Conversation Piece, ca. 1851-52. Creator: Lilly Martin Spencer
Conversation Piece, ca. 1851-52

Four life stages of a human, from baby to teenager

Baby wearing blue jumpsuit and white bib, sitting in highchair, red bowl of food, spooning soft baby food into his mouth, food on his bib, mouth open

Toddler and doll
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler and doll

Toddler drawing
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler drawing

Toddler jumping
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler jumping

Toddler brushing her teeth
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler brushing her teeth

Hide-and-seek
MODEL RELEASED. Hide-and-seek. Toddler playing

Toddler playing
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler playing

Toddler reading on the toilet
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler reading on the toilet

Mother and daughter reading
MODEL RELEASED. Mother and daughter reading

Happy toddler
MODEL RELEASED. Happy toddler

Mozart effect, conceptual artwork
Mozart effect. Conceptual artwork of a musical treble clef symbol (black) and human face symbols (white) representing a parent (top) and a baby (bottom)

Child height measurement
MODEL RELEASED. Child height measurement. Doctor measuring the height of a young girl during a check-up. Monitoring a childs growth can help determine its health

Toddler standing aid, artwork
Toddler standing aid. 19th Century artwork of a wooden aid to help toddlers learn how to stand and develop the muscles in their legs. Image from La Science Illustree Louis Figuier (1895)

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"Capturing the Essence of Child Development: From Past to Present" a timeless journey that transcends borders and eras, and is a beautiful process that has been observed and celebrated throughout history, as depicted in various artworks from different cultures. In 1939, on a sunny Sunday picnic by the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, Dorothea Lange immortalized a moment of childhood innocence and exploration. The children's laughter echoed through the park as they discovered the wonders of nature. Across continents and centuries, Kitagawa Utamaro's "Mother and Child" painting from Japan in 1800 portrays an intimate bond between parent and child. The tender embrace conveys love and protection passed down through generations. Meanwhile, in "Elegant Comparison of Little Treasures, " goldfish symbolize growth and transformation. This Japanese artwork reminds us that just like these delicate creatures evolve into majestic beings, children too blossom into their full potential with nurturing care. The concept of filial piety shines brightly in Madam Tang's portrait from the series "Twenty-four Paragons. " Her devotion to her family exemplifies how parental guidance shapes character formation during childhood—a universal principle cherished across cultures. Religious art also holds significant meaning when it comes to child development. In Cornelis Engebrechtsz's workshop masterpiece "The Adoration of the Magi, " we witness how even at infancy, Jesus captivated hearts with his divine presence—symbolizing hope for future generations. Giovanni David's depiction of Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus further emphasizes the importance of maternal love in shaping a child's early years. Her gentle touch represents compassion that nurtures emotional well-being—an essential aspect for healthy development. From physical milestones to playful interactions, BW Kilburn captures an endearing moment titled "Weighing the Baby. " This photograph serves as a reminder that monitoring growth fosters overall health and provides parents with a sense of reassurance.