Greeting Collection (page 8)

The Illustrious Visitors, 1815. Artist: George M Brighty
The Illustrious Visitors, 1815. Visitors being greeted by the Prince Regent. George Augustus Frederick (1762-1830) ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 during his fathers illness until George III died in

King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Artist: I Romney
King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Louis XVIII was king of France between 1814 until his death in 1824

Otto I, King of Greece, landing in Nauplia, 6 February 1833 (1900). The son of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Otto I (1815-1867)

Edward VIII greeting Queen Mary at Windsor, 1936. The king kisses his mothers hand. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at a fete, Coburg, Germany, c1840s, (1900). The royal couple at the childrens fete on St Gregorys Day

Reception of Louis Philippe at Windsor Castle, 1844, (1900). Frances last king, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) was entertained by Queen Victoria on a state visit at Windsor Castle in 1844

Leon Trotsky arriving for peace negotiations with the Germans, Brest-Litovsk, 7 January 1918. Trotsky led the Russian delegation at the negotiations

British troops on the way to the front, France, 1914. The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) began arriving in France on 7 August 1914

Sweethearts and Wives, 1882, (1912). Artist: Samuel Waller
Sweethearts and Wives, 1882, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Clive Brook, English actor, 1933. Brook (1887-1974) first appeared on stage in 1918 and also in films from 1919

Entrance of the Queen Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris, c1500, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Entrance of the Queen Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris, c1500, (1870). Isabel was Queen Consort of France (1385-1422) after marrying Charles VI

Landing of William Orange, 1688 (c1850s). William of Orange landed at Brixham, Devon on 5 November 1688 to claim the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland and overthrow James II

Emperor Welhelm II of Germany greeting Tsar Nicholas II of Russia before the First World War. The war would bring about the downfall of both their empires

Lille being liberated by the British 5th Army, France, 17 October 1918
General Sir William Birdwood being recived by the mayor of Lille, October 1918, (1926). General Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds in Lille on 17 October 1918 as they entered

Lille being liberated by the British, France, 17 October 1918. General Sir William Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds as they entered the city, occupied by the Germans since 1914

The presentation of General Franchet d Esperey to an Italian envoy to France, Champagne, (1926)
The presentation of General Franchet d Esperey to an Italian envoy to France, Champagne, April 1918. Franchet d Esperey (1856-1942) commanded the French Northern Army Group in 1918

Landowner giving the Paschal greeting to her peasants, Russia, 1890s. The Paschal greeting is an Easter tradition in some Christian churches, including the Eastern Orthodox Church

Arrival of the French Ambassador in Venice, 1725-1726. Artist: Canaletto
Arrival of the French Ambassador in Venice, 1725-1726. Canaletto (1697-1768). Italy, Venetian School. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The President of the Republic of France in Rome, 1904. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929), the 7th President of France, arriving for a state visit to Italy

Return of Colonel Marchand to China, 1902. Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French soldier and African explorer. He fought in China in the Boxer Rebellion (1900)

The ambassadors of Abyssinia visiting the Elysee Palace, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
The ambassadors of Abyssinia visiting the Elysee Palace, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th July 1898

Jules Cambon, Governor General of Algeria, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
Jules Cambon, Governor General of Algeria, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th May 1897

French soldiers returning home, France, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
French soldiers returning home, France, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th September 1897

The President of the French Republic visiting Brittany, 1896. Felix Faure (1841-1899) was President of France from 1895 until his death. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd August 1896

Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th October 1896

The Return of General Ramorino, 1831

Return of Christopher Columbus, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 20th August 1892

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Rome, Detail, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Rome, Detail, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Rome, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Rome, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

The Duke and Duchess mobbed by crowds in Auckland, 1927, (1937)
The Duke and Duchess of York mobbed by crowds in Auckland, New Zealand, 1927, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Native dancers in Mombasa, 1924-1925, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Cologne, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Cologne, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

The Sailor Boys Return, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). Artist: William Redmore Bigg
The Sailor Boys Return, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

A Car with Blades, 1460, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Detail from the Telephus Frieze of the Pergamon altar, 164-156 BC. Telephus greeted by Teutra. From the Pergamon Museum, Berlin

The Arrival of a Stagecoach at the Terminus, rue Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Paris, 1803, 1803-1845
The Arrival of a Stagecoach at the Terminus, rue Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Paris, 1803, 1761-1845. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

The deliverance of the diplomatic staff in Peking, China, Boxer Rebellion, 14 August 1900. The Boxer Uprising or Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7

Happy Birthday, Large Baby, Large Baby, French Postcard, c1900
Good Fete, Large Baby, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Happy New Year, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1633. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1633. The shepherds come to adore new-born Jesus in the stable. New Testament (Luke 2: 8-14). In the background the angel announces the birth of Christ to them

World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisnhower, 1944
World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisenhower, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) shaking hands with General Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) during a meeting with allied commanders in France

Constantine greets Charlemagne at Constantinople, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Entrance of Charles VIII into Naples, 12th May 1495 (19th century). From the Palace of Versailles, France

A universal message of friendship, 1977. This message was printed on a plaque attached to Voyagers I and II as they travelled through the solar system in the late 1970s and early 1980s

Relief showing an Athenian youth greeting older man, 5th century BC

Ancient Greek relief showing friends greeting each other

Christopher Columbus arriving in the New World, 1492 (1817-1826). Artist: Bonatti
Christopher Columbus arriving in the New World, 1492 (1817-1826). Genoese explorer and navigator Columbus (1451-1506) presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in America

William I, the Conqueror, King of England, c1067 (19th century). William (1027-1087) receiving the English leaders after the Norman conquest of 1066

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