Greeting Collection (#9)

A Visit to the Old Folk on Christmas Eve - drawn by Alfred Hunt, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Visit to the Old Folk on Christmas Eve - drawn by Alfred Hunt, 1864. If one could take a peep into all the houses in England on Christmas Day, what scenes of domestic happiness would be witnessed

"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag…, Water-colour Society, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag, in the Winter Exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. The Illustration affords another evidence of the elephant's sagacity

Women's Motor Corps, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Women's Motor Corps, 1917 or 1918. Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929) a U.S. naval officer who served as the commander of the USS Recruit

Pont-a-Mousson, Americans visiting aged French, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Pont-a-Mousson, Americans visiting aged French, between c1915 and 1918. An American woman visiting elderly French people, probably during World War I

Going to Yaphank, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Going to Yaphank, between c1915 and c1920. A group of men riding a train, probably to Camp Upton, located at Yaphank on Long Island, Suffolk County, New York, during World War I

British Bid King Albert good by, 22 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British Bid King Albert good by, 22 Nov 1917 (date created or published later). British officers and soldiers cheering as Albert I, King of the Belgians

Captain Adams receiving "Kilties" on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Adams receiving "Kilties" on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929) a U.S. naval officer who served as the commander of the USS Recruit

The march of the Japanese army at Vladivostok city, c1919. Creator: Unknown
The march of the Japanese army at Vladivostok city, c1919

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: triumphal entry of Prince Frederick... Holstein, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: triumphal entry of Prince Frederick of Augustenburg into Kiel, Holstein, 1864. The news of...[the Prince's] arrival spread like wildfire through the town

Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. The inauguration of the portion of the chemin de fer, opening up direct railway communication between Paris and Madrid

Berlin, cheering declaration of war, Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Berlin, cheering declaration of war, Aug 1914. People in front of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) in Berlin, Germany, cheering the declaration of World War I

The landing of the Japanese army; welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok, 1919. Creator: Unknown
The landing of the Japanese army; welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok, 1919

Love
Reiko kiri

Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill meets with Queen Elizabeth I
Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill (1530-1567) has an audience with Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), through a translator, in January 1562

Richard Branson and his (2nd) wife Joan Templeman attend a Gala Dinner at Harrods held by Mr Mohamed Al Fayed. Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales

Gentle gorilla Etoumbie is swapping the good life for a sex life. He is going home to Africa after ten years in Britain. He grew up here

Eucalyptus Watercolour
Plant Prints, 1160172030

Two Teenage Girls

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), two females greeting each other on beach. Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Grey wolf (Canis lupus), adult with cub, captive, USA

Border Terrier puppy, age 5 weeks, with raised paw

RF- Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota) reaching upwards, Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria. July

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. 3-month old Aussiedoodle puppy being lifted up to greet a horse. (PR)

USA, Oklahoma, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Baby prairie dogs greeting

USA, Oklahoma, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Baby prairie dogs greeting

Mountain Goat Adult Greets Youngster

South Africa, Cape Town. Jackass penguins greeting on Boulders Beach

Rose House
FATHI ALDARWISH

Pleased to Meet You
Annie Whitehead

Hello World
Bodo Balzer

Hello
Joan Gil Raga

Todor Tanev

Friends
Marco Pozzi

Hello there!
Piera Polo

Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

The encounter
Serge Melesan

hallo
Hendy Mp

The Visitation. Creator: Laurentiusmästaren
The Visitation, Unknown date

New Year greeting with farm, 1897-1898. Creator: Sina Mesdag van Houten
New Year greeting with farm, 1897-1898

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Plate 10 for Schiller's Intrigue and Love, 1785. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 10 for Schiller's Intrigue and Love, 1785. From almanac: Genealogischer Kalender aus das Jahr 1786

The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week - from a sketch by V. Jones, 1858. Naval cadet Alfred, accompanied by his father Prince Albert

Joseph meets his father Jacob in the desert. Creator: Jean-Antoine Julien
Joseph meets his father Jacob in the desert, Unknown date. The artist was born in Switzerland but worked in France and Italy, including at the court in Parma, where he added the surname de Parme

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure...1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure firing a salute, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. His Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] reached the harbour of St

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"Greeting: A Universal Language of Connection and Love" In the midst of war, a remarkable moment unfolded during the Christmas Truce of 1914. Soldiers from opposing sides put down their weapons to exchange greetings, sharing a brief respite from the horrors of World War I. Nature too has its own way of greeting. In Moremi, Botswana, a lioness gracefully approaches her male counterpart with affectionate nuzzles and gentle roars, symbolizing unity within their pride. Art captures the essence as well. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" depicts a heartfelt embrace between father and son—a poignant depiction of forgiveness and reconciliation. Celebrations also mark moments worth greeting. Shirley Temple's birthday brings joyous smiles as she is showered with love by adoring fans worldwide. A beacon for hope and freedom, Lady Liberty stands tall in New York Harbor, welcoming immigrants who seek new beginnings on American soil—a powerful symbol that greets all who approach with open arms. Even animals partake in this universal language. Giraffes share tender kisses among young ones while African elephants touch trunks in an endearing display of familial bonds. Dogs have an innate ability to greet one another through sniffing—Boston Terriers and Boxers engage in playful encounters as they explore each other's scents in a studio setting. Birds too understand the importance of greetings. Puffins pair up for life, engaging in beak-to-beak touches that reaffirm their lifelong commitment to one another amidst rocky cliffsides. Centuries ago, Titian captured Jesus' words "Noli Me Tangere, " reminding us that even divine beings require respect when approached—an eternal lesson on how we should greet others with reverence and understanding. From land to sea, Northern Gannets meet beak-to-beak off Heligoland Island in Germany—a graceful gesture that signifies friendship among these majestic seabirds.