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Arbour Collection (#2)

"Captivating Moments in the Enchanting Arbour" Step into the magical world of Shakespeare's A Midsummer-Night's Dream

Background imageArbour Collection: Rustic Arbor, from the series, Views in Central Park, New York, Part 2, 1864

Rustic Arbor, from the series, Views in Central Park, New York, Part 2, 1864

Background imageArbour Collection: A Feast in the park of the Duke of Mantua, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)

A Feast in the park of the Duke of Mantua, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
XOU16845 A Feast in the park of the Duke of Mantua, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); 146.5x190.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imageArbour Collection: The Martyrdom and Transport of the Decapitated Body of Saint Christopher, c. 1448-57 (fresco)

The Martyrdom and Transport of the Decapitated Body of Saint Christopher, c. 1448-57 (fresco)
ALI433489 The Martyrdom and Transport of the Decapitated Body of Saint Christopher, c.1448-57 (fresco) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Ovetari Chapel, Eremitani Church, Padua

Background imageArbour Collection: Elegant Figures feasting in an Arbour (oil on panel)

Elegant Figures feasting in an Arbour (oil on panel)
CH402375 Elegant Figures feasting in an Arbour (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: Clementine Stora and her daughter Lucie, Constantinople (oil on canvas)

Clementine Stora and her daughter Lucie, Constantinople (oil on canvas)
CH451433 Clementine Stora and her daughter Lucie, Constantinople (oil on canvas) by Brochart, Constant Joseph (1816-94); 43.8x56.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageArbour Collection: La Table sous la Tonnelle, 1917 (oil on canvas)

La Table sous la Tonnelle, 1917 (oil on canvas)
653199 La Table sous la Tonnelle, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 89x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Table sous la Tonnelle)

Background imageArbour Collection: Roses and Forget-Me-Nots (chromolitho)

Roses and Forget-Me-Nots (chromolitho)
3621646 Roses and Forget-Me-Nots (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Tochter-Album Unterhaltungen im hauslichen Kreise zur Bildung des)

Background imageArbour Collection: By the Cradle (pen and India ink over graphite)

By the Cradle (pen and India ink over graphite)
1217622 By the Cradle (pen and India ink over graphite) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 11x13.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: Postcard depicting a dance at Mere Michel s, Le Puy, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting a dance at Mere Michel s, Le Puy, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382779 Postcard depicting a dance at Mere Michel s, Le Puy, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Background imageArbour Collection: Romans playing at Mora, illustration from Illustrated Travels, edited by H. W. Bates, published c

Romans playing at Mora, illustration from Illustrated Travels, edited by H. W. Bates, published c
LLM438618 Romans playing at Mora, illustration from Illustrated Travels, edited by H. W. Bates, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageArbour Collection: A family, three adults and a little girl, sitting in a rustic

A family, three adults and a little girl, sitting in a rustic, trellis garden room outside. They re drinking wine so are likely to be French! Date: 1890s

Background imageArbour Collection: Mr Bilsons Housekeeper, by Bret Harte (litho)

Mr Bilsons Housekeeper, by Bret Harte (litho)
1592490 Mr Bilsons Housekeeper, by Bret Harte (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bilsons Housekeeper, by Bret Harte)

Background imageArbour Collection: Perspective View of the Place de Louis le Grand with the Rooms constructed for

Perspective View of the Place de Louis le Grand with the Rooms constructed for
STC101866 Perspective View of the Place de Louis le Grand with the Rooms constructed for the occasion of the Marriage of Monseigneur le Dauphin (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: The Castle of Alamond and its Enchantments, from The Travels of Marco Polo

The Castle of Alamond and its Enchantments, from The Travels of Marco Polo
STC205092 The Castle of Alamond and its Enchantments, from The Travels of Marco Polo, copied by Albert Coinchon (d.1871) from the original manuscript (litho) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: The Hermitage and the Maison Blanc at the Chateau de Gaillon

The Hermitage and the Maison Blanc at the Chateau de Gaillon
STC171695 The Hermitage and the Maison Blanc at the Chateau de Gaillon, from Les Plus Belles Bastiments de France, published 1570s (engraving) by Ducerceau, J

Background imageArbour Collection: Francoise Louis de la Baume le Blanc (1644-1710) Mademoiselle de la Valliere

Francoise Louis de la Baume le Blanc (1644-1710) Mademoiselle de la Valliere
XIR180665 Francoise Louis de la Baume le Blanc (1644-1710) Mademoiselle de la Valliere, as Diana (gouache on paper) by Werner, Joseph (1637-1710); ChAteau de Versailles, France; Swiss

Background imageArbour Collection: The Rose Path, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)

The Rose Path, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)
MMT179498 The Rose Path, 1920-22 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81x100 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: In the Walled Garden, 1869 (w / c heightened with white on paper)

In the Walled Garden, 1869 (w / c heightened with white on paper)
CH401640 In the Walled Garden, 1869 (w/c heightened with white on paper) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: Hindu Fakir, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)

Hindu Fakir, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418223 Hindu Fakir, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: The Rose Path, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)

The Rose Path, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)
MMT176256 The Rose Path, 1920-22 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 90x92 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: View of the Place de Louis le Grand, with one of the rooms constructed for the occasion

View of the Place de Louis le Grand, with one of the rooms constructed for the occasion
STC101868 View of the Place de Louis le Grand, with one of the rooms constructed for the occasion of the Marriage of Monseigneur le Dauphin (detail of 101866) (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: Nymphs with the Lover of Polia, illustration from a copy of

Nymphs with the Lover of Polia, illustration from a copy of
STC93601 Nymphs with the Lover of Polia, illustration from a copy of Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna (c.1432-1527) (woodcut) by Colonna

Background imageArbour Collection: The Castle of Alamond and its Enchantments, from The Travels of Marco Polo

The Castle of Alamond and its Enchantments, from The Travels of Marco Polo
STC209251 The Castle of Alamond and its Enchantments, from The Travels of Marco Polo, copied by Albert Coinchon (d.1871) from the original manuscript (litho) (later colouration) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: Garden, from Hortum Viridariorumque Elegantes et Mumultiplicis Formae

Garden, from Hortum Viridariorumque Elegantes et Mumultiplicis Formae
STC172960 Garden, from Hortum Viridariorumque Elegantes et Mumultiplicis Formae, published c.1583 (engraving) by Vredeman de Vries

Background imageArbour Collection: The gardens of Count Althan, Vienna, from Vorstellung folgender Lustgarten ausser

The gardens of Count Althan, Vienna, from Vorstellung folgender Lustgarten ausser
STC171911 The gardens of Count Althan, Vienna, from Vorstellung folgender Lustgarten ausser der Residenz-Stadt Wien, engraved by Johann Gottfried Thelott (1711-55) (engraving) by Kleiner

Background imageArbour Collection: Two Lovers in a Garden (oil on panel)

Two Lovers in a Garden (oil on panel)
RAF228100 Two Lovers in a Garden (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: Women in garden, drinking chocolate (chromolitho)

Women in garden, drinking chocolate (chromolitho)
732539 Women in garden, drinking chocolate (chromolitho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in garden)

Background imageArbour Collection: Funchal, Madeira, from the Curral, 1885 (litho)

Funchal, Madeira, from the Curral, 1885 (litho)
1272378 Funchal, Madeira, from the Curral, 1885 (litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Brown, Eliphalet M)

Background imageArbour Collection: Cartoon, 80 in the Shade

Cartoon, 80 in the Shade. circa 1833

Background imageArbour Collection: The Martyrdom of St. Christopher, c. 1450-56 (fresco)

The Martyrdom of St. Christopher, c. 1450-56 (fresco)
ALG329481 The Martyrdom of St. Christopher, c.1450-56 (fresco) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Ovetari Chapel, Eremitani Church, Padua

Background imageArbour Collection: The Belle of the village

The Belle of the village
LLM338594 The Belle of the village by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The belle of the village. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Background imageArbour Collection: Design for a Ceiling Fresco, published c. 1780 (gouache, ink & w / c on an etched base

Design for a Ceiling Fresco, published c. 1780 (gouache, ink & w / c on an etched base
STC192028 Design for a Ceiling Fresco, published c.1780 (gouache, ink & w/c on an etched base) (see also 192025-027) by Correggio

Background imageArbour Collection: Facade of the winter bower (the greenhouse in Parc Monceau) (colour engraving)

Facade of the winter bower (the greenhouse in Parc Monceau) (colour engraving)
CHT174225 Facade of the winter bower (the greenhouse in Parc Monceau) (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageArbour Collection: View of the Interior in one of the rooms of the Place de Louis le Grand

View of the Interior in one of the rooms of the Place de Louis le Grand
STC101861 View of the Interior in one of the rooms of the Place de Louis le Grand, View of the entrance to the Salon (detail of 101860) (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: Figures on a Terrace in Capri (oil on canvas)

Figures on a Terrace in Capri (oil on canvas)
BON207961 Figures on a Terrace in Capri (oil on canvas) by Alott, Robert (1850-1910); 59.7x103.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: Perspective View of the Interior of the Room of the Place Dauphine (detail of 101863

Perspective View of the Interior of the Room of the Place Dauphine (detail of 101863
STC101862 Perspective View of the Interior of the Room of the Place Dauphine (detail of 101863) (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: The Mothers Blessing (w / c)

The Mothers Blessing (w / c)
Ma88131 The Mothers Blessing (w/c) by Huskisson, Robert (1820-61); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: The Rose Path at Giverny, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)

The Rose Path at Giverny, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)
MMT82392 The Rose Path at Giverny, 1920-22 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 92x89 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArbour Collection: Perspective View of the Interior of one of the rooms of the Place de Louis le Grand

Perspective View of the Interior of one of the rooms of the Place de Louis le Grand
STC101860 Perspective View of the Interior of one of the rooms of the Place de Louis le Grand, View of the entrance to the Salon (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageArbour Collection: The Martyrdom of St. Christopher, detail of a man shot through the eye with an arrow, c

The Martyrdom of St. Christopher, detail of a man shot through the eye with an arrow, c
5943648 The Martyrdom of St. Christopher, detail of a man shot through the eye with an arrow, c.1450-56 (fresco) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Ovetari Chapel, Eremitani Church, Padua

Background imageArbour Collection: Diaphenia (colour litho)

Diaphenia (colour litho)
979661 Diaphenia (colour litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diaphenia, like the daffadowndilly, wite as the Sun, fair as the lily)

Background imageArbour Collection: La Tonnelle, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print)

La Tonnelle, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print)
3442883 La Tonnelle, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArbour Collection: Pergola of La Maison Rouge near Villemomble, designed by Cordier

Pergola of La Maison Rouge near Villemomble, designed by Cordier
2962824 Pergola of La Maison Rouge near Villemomble, designed by Cordier, and terrace of the Villa Borghese, Rome, c.1880 (etching) by Boussard, J

Background imageArbour Collection: A Visit to our Country House in the Suburbs (engraving)

A Visit to our Country House in the Suburbs (engraving)
1057402 A Visit to our Country House in the Suburbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to our Country House in the Suburbs)

Background imageArbour Collection: Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1891 (colour litho)

Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1891 (colour litho)
3098489 Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1891 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1891.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArbour Collection: An Alcove and a Cool Retreat, from Chinese Architecture, Civil and Ornamental

An Alcove and a Cool Retreat, from Chinese Architecture, Civil and Ornamental
STC171967 An Alcove and a Cool Retreat, from Chinese Architecture, Civil and Ornamental, published 1759 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Decker

Background imageArbour Collection: View of the Reisenberg Gardens near the city of Vienna, engraved by Johann Ziegler (c

View of the Reisenberg Gardens near the city of Vienna, engraved by Johann Ziegler (c
STC171609 View of the Reisenberg Gardens near the city of Vienna, engraved by Johann Ziegler (c.1750-c.1812) (colour litho) by Janscha




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"Captivating Moments in the Enchanting Arbour" Step into the magical world of Shakespeare's A Midsummer-Night's Dream, where Titania and Bottom find themselves entangled amidst the whimsical branches of an arbour. Transport yourself to Thames Police Court in London, as you witness a scene unfold that could rival any theatrical performance. The arbour becomes a silent observer, bearing witness to tales of justice and intrigue. In Summer 1918, an artist skillfully captures the essence of this serene season on canvas. With vibrant strokes, he paints an idyllic landscape featuring an arbour as its centerpiece - a sanctuary for nature's beauty. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Central Park in New York City, home to The Grand Arbour. Here, visitors seek solace under its leafy canopy while immersing themselves in the bustling energy of urban life. Travel back in time through illustrations from Character Sketches by B. W. , where we encounter The Fat Boy seeking respite within an arbour - perhaps finding comfort among its sheltering arms. Venturing further into history brings us to Het Groene Koningins Kabinet and Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen. Within these pages lie depictions of grand Dutch houses adorned with arbours fit for royalty - a testament to their elegance and grace. Frederick A. Lyons takes us on a journey through An Indian Ball-Room; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico. Amidst vibrant colors and swirling dances, we catch glimpses of hidden arbours providing moments of intimacy amidst lively celebrations. A couple dancing during an outdoor meal transports us back to c. 1650 through engravings capturing love blooming beneath intertwining vines within garden arbours – a symbol of romance flourishing amidst nature's embrace. Les Menus de Madame invites us into opulent dining experiences where arbours serve as picturesque settings for lavish feasts. Here, the arbour becomes a backdrop for culinary delights and social gatherings.