Bench Collection (#100)

The thirsty, Jan Luyken, Gerrit de Broen (Sr. ), in or after 1695 - c. 1740
The thirsty, Jan Luyken, Gerrit de Broen (Sr.), in or after 1695 - c. 1740

Yes or No? 1781, engraved by N. Thomas (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR164877 Yes or No? 1781, engraved by N. Thomas (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Beggar with dog, Karel Frederik Bombled, 1832 - 1902

Le Treport, 1867 (oil on canvas)
BAL227455 Le Treport, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Jules Achille (1815-81); 27.5x38 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; French, out of copyright

Earl of Leicester flees into a house, print maker: Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, Lodewijk Anthony Vintcent, Koenraad Fuhri, 1841

Company before the door of a house, Christiaan Wilhelmus Moorrees, 1811 - 1867

Dervishes in Cairo, 1875 (oil on canvas)
BAL152035 Dervishes in Cairo, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Konstantin Egorovich (1839-1915); 59.5x73 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Street in Altenbruch, 1893 (pastel on paper)
XKH145531 Street in Altenbruch, 1893 (pastel on paper) by Herbst, Thomas Ludwig (1848-1915); 76x48 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Feeding the chickens, David Teniers (II), Anonymous, 1626 - 1740

1448902; out of copyright

Landscape with a man on a bench under a tree, print maker: Pieter Casper Christ, c. 1860 - c. 1870

Man with a beer jug, print maker: Dirk Koedijck, Isaac van Ostade, 1730

The Garden of St. Pauls Hospital at St. Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XIR142142 The Garden of St. Pauls Hospital at St. Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73.5x92 cm; Museum Folkwang, Essen

Amor and Psyche, Ferdinand Leenhoff, Goupil & Cie, Goupil & Cie, 1883

Trellis pavilion with niche, Cornelis Danckerts II, Reinier Ottens I, Reinier Ottens II, 1726-1750

One of the cigar manufacturing departments at Messrs Salmon and Glucksteins Ltd
XJF130985 One of the cigar manufacturing departments at Messrs Salmon and Glucksteins Ltd (litho) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

evening, Jan Luyken, Christoph Weigel, 1695 - 1705

sun, Caspar Luyken, Jan Luyken, Christoph Weigel, c. 1700

Reading boy on a bench, Ferdinand Oldewelt, Mouton & Co. 1872 - 1935

Water Nymph Mareotis, Philips Galle, 1587

At the Summer Cottage, 1894 (oil on canvas)
BAL115097 At the Summer Cottage, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Shishkin, Ivan Ivanovich (1832-98); State Tartar Museum, Kazan, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Prayer before meals, Bega Friedrich Wilhelm Burmeister, 1855 - 1915

Afternoon Dress for Women, 1863 (w / c on paper)
XIR216129 Afternoon Dress for Women, 1863 (w/c on paper) by Leloir, Heloise (1820-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

1127589; out of copyright

Richmond Bridge, c. 1878
BAL18525 Richmond Bridge, c.1878 by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 37x23.5 cm; W.B.Ruger Collection, USA; French, out of copyright

The Courtesans Coiffure, c. 1700-14 (ink on paper)
XIR178786 The Courtesans Coiffure, c.1700-14 (ink on paper) by Kaigetsudo, Ando (18th century); 91x47.5 cm; Galerie Janette Ostier, Paris

The Artists Sister Edma Seated in a Park, 1864 (w / c)
XOS1766172 The Artists Sister Edma Seated in a Park, 1864 (w/c) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 24.9x15.1 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Pasie sewing in Bougivals Garden, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR164209 Pasie sewing in Bougivals Garden, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 81x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau

Ta Matete (We Shall Not Go to Market Today) 1892 (gouache on canvas)
XIR158264 Ta Matete (We Shall Not Go to Market Today) 1892 (gouache on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 73x92 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Pleasure Gardens at Montmartre, 1886 (oil on canvas)
XIR104864 Pleasure Gardens at Montmartre, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 49.5x64.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The State of Ireland: The Prisoners in the Cell, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127940 The State of Ireland: The Prisoners in the Cell, from The Illustrated London News, 7th January 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

The River Plate Bank Frauds: Examination of Warden and Watters at the Queen s
The River Plate Bank Frauds: Examination of Warden and Watters at the Queens Bench Court, Guildhall, London, Uk, 1883

Fumi yomu yA'jo, Courtesan reading a letter. Torii, Kiyomitsu, 1735-1785, artist, [between 1757 and 1783, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 29 x 12.3 cm

ikawabata yA'ryAc, Cooling off near the river bank. Torii, Kiyonaga, 1752-1815, artist
AIkawabata yA'ryAc, Cooling off near the river bank. Torii, Kiyonaga, 1752-1815, artist, [1785, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Yanagi no niwa, Willow garden. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [1790, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

NakanochAc no hana, Blossom of Nakanocho. Ikeda, Eisen, 1790-1848, artist, [between 1818 and 1825], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.2 x 25.4 cm

Hikitejaya mae no yuki usagi, Presenting a snow bunny on a tray in front of a tea shop. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1798 or 1799], 1 print : woodcut, color; 14 x 18.7 cm

Hanabi, Fireworks. Torii, Kiyonaga, 1752-1815, artist, [between 1785 and 1789], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.8 x 18.3 cm. Print shows a woman standing before two young women sitting on a bench

Kasamori osen to kyaku, Kasamori Osen. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [ca. 1769], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.9 x 14 cm

Hikitejaya mae no yuki usagi, Presenting a snow bunny on a tray in front of a tea shop. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1798 or 1799], 1 print : woodcut, color; 14 x 18.8 cm

The State Trials in Ireland: Scene in the Dublin Queens Bench Division During
THE STATE TRIALS IN IRELAND: SCENE IN THE DUBLIN QUEENs BENCH DIVISION DURING THE DELIVERY OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERALs ADDRESS, 1881: Mr. Justice Fitzgerald (Presiding) Mr. Justice Barry, The Jury

The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bench; Unknown maker, Nuremberg School; about 1500; Pen and brown ink; strip at the top added later; 19.2 x 15.6 cm (7 9/16 x 6 1/8 in.)

Widow Costards cow and goods, distrained for taxes, are redeemed by the generosity of Johnny Pearmain, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

Lady Lloyd and Her Son, Richard Savage Lloyd, of Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk Richard Savage Lloyd and his Sister Richard Savage Lloyd and Cecil Lloyd, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Plasterer Signed, lower left: CRANCH, John Cranch, 1751-1821, British
Plasterer Signed, lower left: " CRANCH", John Cranch, 1751-1821, British

John and Elizabeth Jeffreys and Their Children, William Hogarth, 1697-1764, British

A Musician, Albert Joseph Moore, 1841-1893, British

Schloss Rosenau, Coburg Signed in brown paint, lower left: JM TURNER | RA"
Schloss Rosenau, Coburg Signed in brown paint, lower left: " JM TURNER | RA" ; lower right: " RA", Formerly attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775-1851, British

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"Bench: A Silent Witness to Stories Unfolded" Perched on the Pier of Llandudno, Conwy County, North Wales, a bench stands gracefully overlooking the vast expanse of the sea. Its presence echoes Eleanor Rigby's melancholic tale immortalized in Tommy Steele's statue nearby. As visitors stroll along Mumbles in Swansea, Wales, they find solace upon another bench that offers respite amidst breathtaking coastal views. In Coventry Cathedral's ruins in Warwickshire, England, a weathered bench invites contemplation and reflection amid history's remnants. Meanwhile, at Ferryside Railway Station in South Wales, commuters eagerly await their trains while sharing smiles and laughter on an inviting wooden seat. Traveling further afield to Georgia O'Keeffe country reveals benches nestled amidst vibrant landscapes that inspired her iconic artwork. Across the English Channel lies Salisbury Cathedral with its magnificent architecture where weary souls can rest upon a stone bench and marvel at centuries-old craftsmanship. Venturing into Catalonia's Park Guell unveils whimsical benches adorned with colorful mosaics created by Antoni Gaudi himself—a true feast for both eyes and spirit. In London's St Bartholomew’s Hospital courtyard lies yet another bench; here doctors find solace during rare moments of respite from their noble duties. A bowling green at a holiday camp in Paignton welcomes friendly competition as families gather around benches to cheer each other on under sunny Devon skies. And as dawn breaks over Tacking Point Lighthouse, early risers perch themselves on worn-out seats to witness nature paint the sky with hues only dreams are made of. Through tranquil parks or bustling city streets across Europe and beyond—benches silently bear witness to countless stories unfolding before them. They offer comfort to tired feet and weary minds alike—a sanctuary where strangers become friends and memories are etched forevermore within their sturdy embrace.