Expecting Collection

The Madonna del Parto, c. 1450-70 (fresco) (post restoration) (see also 75561, 172472
XAL172471 The Madonna del Parto, c.1450-70 (fresco) (post restoration) (see also 75561, 172472 and 169194) by Francesca, Piero della, (c.1415-92); Chapel of the Cemetery, Monterchi, Italy; Italian

Pregnant woman holding her aching back

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000932 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Expectation
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Lecture d'un testament, 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Lecture d'un testament, 1853. The reading of a will. From La Comedie humaine, no. 1

Dis donc amour! Crois-tu que ce sera un garçon?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dis donc amour! Crois-tu que ce sera un garcon?, 1839. Dis donc amour! crois-tu que ce sera un garcon - Tu sais bien Clotilde que je te l'ai promis...et...j'ai un tact...qui ne me trompe

Expecting
Qing Zhao

The Greco-Turkish War (litho)
1597434 The Greco-Turkish War (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greco-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 May 1897)

Night encampment on Eagle River, expecting the Crees (engraving)
966824 Night encampment on Eagle River, expecting the Crees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night encampment on Eagle River, expecting the Crees)

Comic postcard, Little boy expecting a letter from someone special Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, cockerel and hen expecting an egg Date: 20th century

The Madonna del Parto, c. 1460 (fresco) (pre-restoration) (see also 169194)
BEN75561 The Madonna del Parto, c.1460 (fresco) (pre-restoration) (see also 169194) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); 260x203 cm; Chapel of the Cemetery, Monterchi

The Emperor and his whole court stood on the shore expecting the issue (colour litho)
668569 The Emperor and his whole court stood on the shore expecting the issue (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Henry Hunt, Expectation
William Henry Hunt - Expectation. 19th century

La Tricoteuse (w / c on paper)
RWS137244 La Tricoteuse (w/c on paper) by Smythe, Lionel Percy (1839-1918); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English, out of copyright

Expectation, 1919 (w / c on paper)
FLF133724 Expectation, 1919 (w/c on paper) by Hepple, Wilson (1854-1937); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Sailors Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching)
3746296 A Sailors Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: After: George Moutard Woodward ); English

binding
Ivaylo and Teodora

A very proud Mum To Be. Singer Lulu in London. March 1977 P035540

Meeting Postman
A girl holds out her pinafore to receive the many Valentines she is expecting the postman to give her Date: 1886

Expectation. Creator: Jozef Israels
Expectation

Stock market crash of 1929 in New York, people expecting on the sidewalks of Wall Street in front of the Stock Exchange

Maternity wear by Motherhood, 1965
Mrs Peter Blond (aka the model Virginia Wynne-Thomas) pictured wearing a simple maternity shift dress in Liberty-print wool of marigold colours on black with double frills at the elbows

Girl Wears Towel / Colour
A young blonde model dressed in white stilettos and a towel watches out of a window. She is possibly expecting a visitor with a gift to put under her Christmas tree

David George, Fanatic
DAVID GEORGE Flemish religious enthusiast from Ghent who 1525 proclaimed himself the Messiah : he died at Basel vainly expecting to be resurrected in 3 days, Date: ? - 1556

Maternity fashion, 1961
Two maternity dresses featured in The Tatler in July 1961. On the right, a wild silk short evening dress that flares from two wide flat bows on the shoulders, available from Motherhood, Baker Street

Maternity evening wear by Just Jane, 1965
Mrs John Hardy, aka the model Suzanne Kinnear wearing a maternity evening dress in soft black faconne silk with a soft, high-waisted skirt beneath a dÚú»lletÚáóodice centred by a big full-blown rose

Elegance Maternelle maternity fashion, 1965
Advertisement for a couple of elegant couture cocktail gowns for expectant mothers, available from Elegance Maternelle of Sloane Street and Thayer Street, London. Date: 1965

Just Jane maternity fashion 1965
Advertisement for Just Jane exclusive maternity fashions featuring a tailored Swedish dress in fine pure wool with detachable collar and grosgrain bow. Date: 1965

Bonzos dud show by George Studdy
Bonzos dud show. He had been expecting first prize, but loses out to two pedigree dogs, a bull terrier and a bulldog. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Maternity dress by Brimell, 1964
A chic maternity dress for the expectant mother in black and white by Brimell. Date: 1964

Amelia Opies Sittingrm
The sitting room of AMELIA OPIEs dwelling at Norwich. Judging by the number of seats, shes expecting company... Date: CIRCA 1850

android, anticipation, ar, augmented reality, belly, bikini, bonding, close up, color image
Gold female cyborg listening to belly of expectant mother

The Madonna del Parto, c. 1450-70 (fresco) (detail) (see also 75561, 172471 and 172472)
XAL169194 The Madonna del Parto, c.1450-70 (fresco) (detail) (see also 75561, 172471 and 172472) by Francesca, Piero della, (c.1415-92); Chapel of the Cemetery, Monterchi, Italy; Italian

Kromfohrlaender and Irish Terrier playing with a ball

Kromfohrlaender and Irish Terrier hybrid dog sitting expectantly next to a ball

Angel statue, Bonsecours, Quebec, Canada

Military Father disarmed by daughters generous reply
Disarmed. " Why do you pick those flowers" " To give to you." Date: 1898

Kamakura Daibutsu - Japan - Daibutsu It is a bronze statue of seated Buddha, 600 years old, and in a nice outdoor setting. Smaller than I was expecting, smaller than several in Rangoon

Expecting? Get the right advice from the right sources, your doctor or health bureau. Poster promoting proper health care for pregnant women, showing a stork. Date between 1936 and 1938

Eight faces looking over a wall -- they are expecting the King and Queen to pass by. first published 1879

Population growth
MODEL RELEASED. Population growth. Pregnant woman holding an inflated globe

Eight months pregnant woman
MODEL RELEASED. Eight months pregnant woman, holding her swollen abdomen

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"Anticipation and Joy: Embracing the Miracle of Life" In the timeless beauty of The Madonna del Parto fresco, a pregnant woman stands as a symbol of hope and expectation. Her serene expression radiates the joy that comes with carrying new life within. Across different eras and mediums, we witness the universal theme of expecting. From lithographs depicting The Greco-Turkish War to engravings capturing a night encampment on Eagle River, anticipation fills the air as people await uncertain outcomes. Even in lighthearted moments, like in comic postcards featuring a little boy eagerly awaiting a letter from someone special or a cockerel and hen hoping for an egg, there is an undeniable sense of excitement. The pre-restoration version of The Madonna del Parto fresco reminds us that expectations can transcend time. It serves as a poignant reminder that generations before us have experienced this same journey towards parenthood. Intriguingly, not only individuals but entire courts also held their breaths in expectation. As depicted in the colorful lithograph "The Emperor and his whole court stood on the shore expecting the issue, " we glimpse into history's grandeur intertwined with personal hopes. Artists like William Henry Hunt capture these emotions beautifully through their works such as "Expectation. " With delicate brushstrokes or watercolors on paper, they immortalize those fleeting moments filled with dreams yet to be realized. Lastly, La Tricoteuse painting portrays another form of expectation - one tinged with patience and dedication. As she knits away diligently, her eyes sparkle with anticipation for what lies ahead while creating something beautiful along her journey. Through these diverse glimpses into human experience captured by art across centuries, we are reminded that expecting encompasses more than just pregnancy; it encapsulates all our hopes for what is yet to come. Whether it be new life or unforeseen outcomes amidst uncertainty – embracing the miracle of life and its infinite possibilities is a testament to our enduring spirit.