Armchair Collection (#49)

Austria, Vienna, The library in Johannes Brahms house in Vienna
Austria - 19th century. The library in Johannes Brahms house in Vienna

UK, London, Portrait of Franz Joseph Haydn
Thomas Hardy (1757-1805), Portrait of Franz Joseph Haydn (Rohrau, 1732 - Vienna, 1809), Austrian composer

France, Rouen, Teacher
Nicolas Charlet (1792-1845), The Teacher

Hungary, Budapest, Bela Viktor Janos Bartok with his colleague Zoltan Kodaly and the Hungarian Quartet
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Poster for recruitment of soldiers from World War I, by Savile Lumley (active 1910-1950), illustration, 1914
United Kingdom, 20th century, First World War. Daddy, what did you do in the Great Warja Poster for the recruitment of soldiers, illustration by Savile Lumley (active 1910-1950), 1914

Adult Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) sitting on an armchair with its chin resting on the top corner, side view

Italy, The Window on the Apple Orchard
Vito D Ancona (1825-1884), The Window on the Apple Orchard, 1873

Jack Russell Terrier and tortoiseshell-coloured cat sitting together on an armchair, close-up

Active elderly woman, artwork
Active elderly woman. Artwork of an elderly lady walking to do her daily shopping, illustrating the concept of staying active into old age

John Logie Baird, caricature
John Logie Baird (1888-1946). Caricature of the British electrical engineer, inventor and television pioneer John Logie Baird, sitting in an armchair and holding a TV remote control

Fire safety -- baby playing near guarded coal fire
Fire safety -- a baby playing near a guarded coal fire

English physician and anatomist. Steel engraving, English, 1840
WILLIAM HARVEY (1578-1657). English physician and anatomist. Steel engraving, English, 1840

WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. George Washington bowing to the crowd outside Federal Hall in New York City after being sworn in as the first president of the United States, 30 April 1789

Churchill & Roosevelt
CHURCHILL & ROOSEVELT. Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt photographed during a press conference in Washington, D.C. 23 December 1941

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"From Jeeves and Wooster to A Christmas Carol: Armchairs Through Time" Step into the world of comfort and elegance with armchairs that have witnessed history unfold. In 1922, as Jeeves and Wooster entertained us with their witty banter, an armchair became a silent witness to their escapades. The Letter, a masterpiece by Rex Whistler in the 20th century, captured the essence of relaxation in an armchair while immersing oneself in literature. Meanwhile, John Leech's depiction of A Christmas Carol in 1843 showcased Ebenezer Scrooge finding solace and redemption seated on his trusty armchair. Cecil Aldin's This Weeks Woggles. XV - Affection portrayed the warmth shared between man and dog as they cozied up on an inviting armchair. And who can resist a Birthday Greetings postcard featuring a family of cats lounging comfortably together at home? In times when household chores demanded patience, an advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner showed women diligently cleaning around their cherished armchairs. Travel across continents to Tehran's Brilliant Hall at Golestan Palace – designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – where opulent armchairs adorned with intricate designs welcomed dignitaries from around the globe. Walter Gropius' office in Bauhaus-University Weimar transported us back to 1924 Germany, where innovative ideas were born amidst sleek modernist armchairs. Even William Wilberforce himself found respite from his philanthropic endeavors seated upon an elegant piece. Dombey and Son's cover design brought Charles Dickens' characters to life while showcasing ornate Victorian-era chairs that exuded grandeur. And what better way to celebrate one's birthday than by relaxing in a comfortable chair depicted on a charming birthday card.