Helping Hand Collection

Caring for the elderly, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Caring for the elderly, conceptual image. Close-up of a young person and an elderly person holding hands

The fury of a swan (Colour Litho)
2809228 The fury of a swan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fury of a swan)

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando is helped after he collapses just before crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116652 Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print)
7420026 Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print); (add.info.: Veturia, mother of Roman general Gnaeus (or Gaius)

'Susan Elizabeth' wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative)
7341206 'Susan Elizabeth' wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The elephant helps the gardener (engraving)
8636409 The elephant helps the gardener (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elephant helps the gardener)

World's Children: Spanish, Helping Mother (colour litho)
8625651 World's Children: Spanish, Helping Mother (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish, Helping Mother)

A sailor saves a woman and her children from the fire of a steamboat, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834500 A sailor saves a woman and her children from the fire of a steamboat, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info)

A weaver manages to capture and neutralize a rabid dog, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834463 A weaver manages to capture and neutralize a rabid dog, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: A weaver manages to capture and neutralize a rabid dog)

The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834559 The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tale (The hunchback), 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217374 Tale (The hunchback), 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants"" Full alphabet illustrative by

A ship hitting rocks, 1850
3478498 A ship hitting rocks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene aboard a ship that has just crashed into rocks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The 'SS Germanic', 1850
3478493 The 'SS Germanic', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the 'SS Germanic' picking up members of the crew of the stricken ship)

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331031 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Lower the Lifeboat, 1850
3478533 Lower the Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Lower the Lifeboat' depicting a man shouting during a raging storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330609 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330608 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330607 Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis Star')

A young girl looking after her old mother, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4835149 A young girl looking after her old mother, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young girl, Jeanne Parelle)

Boy saving a child from drowning, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4835181 Boy saving a child from drowning, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucas a six-year-old boy saves another child from drowning)

Simon saving a man from drowning, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834526 Simon saving a man from drowning, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lock keeper Simon saves from drowning a man fell into the Seine)

Un nouveau raft de la Meduse - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950467 Un nouveau raft de la Meduse - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

An angel of charity bringing help to a poor family, 1899
3480752 An angel of charity bringing help to a poor family, 1899; (add.info.: Allegorical illustration (French) showing an angel of charity bringing help to a poor family

600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic
7341905 600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860, 19th century (watercolour) by Brierly

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho)
8677518 Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Good Samaritan, c.1842 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879731 The Good Samaritan, c.1842 (oil on fabric) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 54x71 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps).

The blind and the paralytic, 19th century (illustration)
8822189 The blind and the paralytic, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The widow Vignon and an old crippled woman, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4835112 The widow Vignon and an old crippled woman, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The widow Vignon, mattress carder, and an old crippled woman she cares)

A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834956 A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of devoted servants whose masters just died)

A Scene in the First Voyage of the Shannon under Captain Sir William Peel V.C...., 19th century (lithograph, tinted)
7342755 A Scene in the First Voyage of the Shannon under Captain Sir William Peel V.C...., 19th century (lithograph, tinted) by Dutton

Ship 'Three Bells' with the 'San Francisco', c.1853 (lithograph)
7341677 Ship 'Three Bells' with the 'San Francisco', c.1853 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 26.4x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Merry Widow Hat (b/w photo)
8672191 Merry Widow Hat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merry Widow Hat Lifting a large and heavy hat onto a woman's head)

Combing sister's hair (engraving)
8634740 Combing sister's hair (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combing sister's hair)

Man lifting up a woman determined to see the circus show through the window (engraving)
8664236 Man lifting up a woman determined to see the circus show through the window (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dwarf fishing, c.1930 (illustration)
8698318 Dwarf fishing, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. A dwarf fishing. Illustration, France, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet.

WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration)
8684970 WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Sublime courage Acts of war)

WW1: To save the boss (illustration)
8684960 WW1: To save the boss (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job To save the leader Facts of)

The US Frigate Sabine, Rescuing a Battalion of US Marines from the Transport Governor
7342703 The US Frigate Sabine, Rescuing a Battalion of US Marines from the Transport Governor. On the 2nd Nov 1861 off the Coast of South Carolina (lithograph, coloured) by Haas, M. F. H

Moving Rescue - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949849 Moving Rescue - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834458 Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house in Alencon (Orne)

The grinder who devotes a part of his money to a poor family, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834539 The grinder who devotes a part of his money to a poor family, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 17th century (engraving)
3480618 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Helping lady down steps, 1870
3479494 Helping lady down steps, 1870; (add.info.: Manners: Helping lady down steps. From the Quiver, London, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850
3330612 James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Davidson's Cliff Wagon being used to aid a ship wrecked at the foot of a cliff)

James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850
3330604 James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Davidson's Cliff Wagon being used to aid a ship wrecked at the foot of a cliff)

The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850
3331040 The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Sunderland lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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In a world where compassion is often overlooked, the power of a they are make all the difference. This conceptual image portrays the beauty of caring for the elderly, reminding us that their wisdom and experiences deserve our utmost respect. Just like the fury of a swan captured in this vibrant lithograph from 1908, acts of kindness can be both gentle and fierce. The London Olympic Games depicted here remind us that even in moments of intense competition, there is always room for camaraderie and support. The Catch of the Season editorial cartoon from 1917 serves as a poignant reminder that lending a helping hand extends beyond physical assistance. Sometimes it means standing up against injustice or offering solace to those who need it most. Similar heroic scenes are portrayed in prints such as the one depicting wireless operators in 1912. These brave individuals exemplify how lending a they are save lives and bridge gaps between people separated by distance. The Lesson of SS Titanic print from 1912 reminds us that preparedness is key when extending help to others. Just like lifeboat drills on passenger liners ensure safety during emergencies, being ready to assist others requires foresight and planning. Throughout history, art has beautifully depicted acts of kindness. From sacred love portrayed in paintings like Sacred and Profane Love from 1602 to stories about Saint Nicholas painted on wood panels dating back to 1327-32, these works inspire us to embody empathy towards one another. Even older artworks such as Life Boat and Manby Apparatus Going Off to a Stranded Vessel depict humanity's unwavering commitment to aiding those in distress throughout centuries past. It serves as an important reminder that helping hands have been extended since time immemorial. Religious tales also emphasize this theme; St Fridianus deviating the river Serchio shows how divine intervention can guide individuals towards assisting others selflessly.