Meek Collection

Ticked Off by Cecil Aldin
A meek looking Dandie Dinmont dog receiving a scolding from his owner. Date: 1934

Piety - Love - Sorrow, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Piety - Love - Sorrow, 1854. Pressing with reverend foot the hallowed sod, Thou tread'st the earth even as the sages trod, In the old favoured days, who walked with God

A meeting (Albertine), 1885 (oil on canvas)
OVR390559 A meeting (Albertine), 1885 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 61.5x50.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Meekness, 1650. Creator: Eustache Le Sueur
Meekness, 1650

Griseldas Sorrow, Chaucers Clerks Tale (colour litho)
5198833 Griseldas Sorrow, Chaucers Clerks Tale (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Griseldas Sorrow)

A formally dressed man and woman and what appears to be a domestic servant in a room with
MNY380898 A formally dressed man and woman and what appears to be a domestic servant in a room with a piano, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Commodore Perry in Japan - an impression by a Japanese artist, 1853
PNP364560 Commodore Perry in Japan - an impression by a Japanese artist, 1853 by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858)

The cattle show at Islington (engraving)
610382 The cattle show at Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cattle show at Islington; Dire confusion created amongst Miss Backboards pupils)

Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham (engraving)
1616424 Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham)

HUSBAND / WIFE / OGRE 1868
Bewhiskered ogre of a husband threatens his small and meek looking wife with his fist! Date: 1868

M the Meek, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
M the Meek, 1903. An initial letter M from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

View of Hamilton, Victoria, Australia, c1885. Hamilton developed as an important centre of the Australian wool trade

Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno Goncalves
Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Panel of the Frades (right side), Panel of the Fishing (left side). From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

Olenellus gilberti trilobite fossil. Trilobites were arthropods that fed as they crawled on the seabed. They are now extinct

Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other, WW1
Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other. A haughty young German soldier and a meek old Frenchman stand together in a room, giving little sense of equality or negotiation. Date: 1916

At the Top of His Voice by H. M. Bateman, WW1 cartoon
In 1914, the Kaiser prayed AT his God, but now he prays TO him. Cartoon in The Bystander by H. M. Bateman demonstrating the changing fortunes of Kaiser Wilhelm II during the First World War

Great Expectations by Harry Rountree
A meek, little mouse sits on a branch and waits hoping that Father Christmas will fill the threadbare stocking with some Christmas presents. Date: 1914

Angelo and Isabella, engraved by W. C. Wilson, from Measure for Measure
KW284719 Angelo and Isabella, engraved by W.C. Wilson, from Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) 1797 (engraving) by Smirke

The Rising in the Transvaal, South Africa, 1881: Interior of a Boer Hospital, Meek Farm

JOSEPH MEEK (1810-1875). American mountaineer and territorial administrator. Photographed c1850

Ball / Evening Dress 1865
Princess style wedding dress with high bodice, tablier trim of lace with rosettes, tight sleeves with reverse cuffs & worn with multiple strings of pearls, a veil & white gloves

Musical Ladies 1851
Skirt with 5 flounces, black lace jacket & broad floating ribbon ends descending from the waist. Green redingote: bow trim, undersleeves with reversed vandyked cuffs

Bullying Husband / Watson
Bewhiskered ogre of a husband threatens his small and meek looking wife with his fist!

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"Meek: A Journey through Art and Literature" In the enchanting world of art and literature, the concept of "meekness" has been explored in various forms. From Cecil Aldin's whimsical illustration of a ticked off character to Eustache Le Sueur's timeless depiction of meekness itself, we embark on a captivating journey. Julius Caesar, portrayed in vibrant colors by an unknown artist, reminds us that even great leaders can possess humility and gentleness. Albertine's painting from 1885 captures a meeting where meekness might have played a significant role – perhaps it was an encounter filled with understanding and compassion. Griselda's Sorrow, as depicted in Chaucer's Clerks Tale lithograph, showcases the strength found within meekness. Despite her hardships, Griselda remains steadfast and humble throughout her trials. Moving away from fiction into reality, we witness a scene set in a formal room featuring individuals dressed elegantly alongside what appears to be their domestic servant. This image prompts us to reflect on societal dynamics and how meekness can manifest differently depending on one's position or status. Commodore Perry's impression by a Japanese artist transports us back to 1853 when Japan opened its doors to foreign influences. Meekness may have played an essential role during this historical event as both sides navigated unfamiliar territory with respect for one another. The cattle show at Islington engraving immerses us in the bustling atmosphere of agricultural exhibitions where farmers showcase their prized livestock. Amidst all the competition lies an underlying sense of modesty among these breeders who take pride in their work yet remain unassuming about their achievements. "The Book of Thel" plate 7 teaches us that true love embraces those who are lowly or overlooked by society, and is through acts of kindness towards others that our own meekness shines forth brightly. Shifting gears to the realm of sports, we witness the Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham.