Frying Pan Collection (#3)

Peasant Woman Cooking by a Fireplace, 1885. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
Peasant Woman Cooking by a Fireplace, 1885

Le Gout, 1774. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Le Gout, 1774. Taste. Group seated around an outdoor fire: a woman offers a spoonful of food to one of the children. Scene representing the sense of taste

Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Sailors in 16th-century ruffs make merry by a cosy fire. One appears to be cooking a pocket watch

American cartoon by L. J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson
FIRING OF MacARTHUR. American cartoon by L.J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, from Puck, 1898, urging war with Spain to save Cuba

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Camp cookpots at a Continental Army reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

FLATHEAD COUPLE, c1905. Mose Vandenburg, a Flathead Native American, playing a drum while seated outside a tipi next to his wife on the Flathead Reservaton in western Montana

Cooking mussels at a beach barbecue on Colonsay

Thick steaks and whole red peppers cooked on an open fire at Kwandwe Lodge

Oliver Twist, c1838. Artist: George Cruikshank
Oliver Twist, c1838. Oliver introduced to the respectable old gentleman. Fagin (cooking sausages) and the Artful Dodger welcome Oliver to their den of pickpockets

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"Frying Pan: A Culinary and Cultural Journey Through Time" Step into the world of the frying pan, a versatile kitchen essential that has played a significant role in history, art, and everyday life. From its humble beginnings to becoming an iconic symbol, let's explore the diverse stories behind this cooking utensil. In 1972, Ms. Magazine made waves with its first issue cover featuring a powerful image of a woman holding a frying pan as a symbol of women's liberation and empowerment. This groundbreaking moment marked the beginning of change. Fast forward to May 1991 when renowned chef Keith Floyd showcased his culinary skills on television while effortlessly maneuvering his trusty frying pan. His expertise demonstrated how this simple tool could transform ingredients into mouthwatering dishes. But it doesn't stop there - even politics found itself in the proverbial frying pan. In an American cartoon from 1951, President Harry S. Truman and Secretary of State Dean Acheson were depicted alongside the Pentagon as they faced backlash over Truman's decision regarding General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. Beyond politics lies cultural traditions like pancake races captured in February 1951. The village came alive with excitement as participants sprinted through streets flipping pancakes in their pans – an exhilarating display of skill and tradition. The circus also had its own connection to frying pans; Zahrat from Billy Smarts Circus was just one example where performers showcased their talents by juggling flaming pans or creating delectable treats right before our eyes. Artists have long been inspired by this everyday object too. An oil painting titled "The Artists Nieces on Cliffs at Frying Pan" transports us back to Cornwall in 1920, capturing serene moments against breathtaking coastal scenery. Even ancient manuscripts hold references to frying pans - Dioscorides' "Tractatus de Herbis" showcases cornflowers being used for making pancakes while sugar cane is transformed into syrup, highlighting the importance of this utensil in culinary practices.