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Class System Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Layers of Class System: From Royalty to Laborers" In this captivating journey through time, we witness the intricate layers of society's class system

Background imageClass System Collection: Science. Paper Making. Women packed the paper sheets. Engraving in

Science. Paper Making. Women packed the paper sheets. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434756 Science. Paper Making. Women packed the paper sheets. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Background imageClass System Collection: Fisherwoman, 1921 (painting)

Fisherwoman, 1921 (painting)
7332994 Fisherwoman, 1921 (painting) by Permeke, Constant (1886-1952); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Constant Permeke (1886-1952)

Background imageClass System Collection: The Strike, 1899 (oil on canvas)

The Strike, 1899 (oil on canvas)
XIR165154 The Strike, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Adler, Jules (1865-1952); 231x302 cm; Ecomusee de la Communaute le Creusot Montceau, France

Background imageClass System Collection: Young Girl Plucking a Duck, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)

Young Girl Plucking a Duck, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
7346146 Young Girl Plucking a Duck, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Fabritius, Barent (1624-73); 84.4--70.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: by Barent Fabritius (1624-1673 ))

Background imageClass System Collection: Beet Harvest, 1890 (painting)

Beet Harvest, 1890 (painting)
7333028 Beet Harvest, 1890 (painting) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek, Deinze, Belgium; (add.info.: Emile Claus (1849-1924)

Background imageClass System Collection: The Blacksmith's Shop, 1885 (oil on canvas)

The Blacksmith's Shop, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7333473 The Blacksmith's Shop, 1885 (oil on canvas) by MacGeorge, William Stewart (1861-1931); 94.5x118.3 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: MacGeorge)

Background imageClass System Collection: Shrimpers at Mariakerke, 1885-89 (painting)

Shrimpers at Mariakerke, 1885-89 (painting)
7333000 Shrimpers at Mariakerke, 1885-89 (painting) by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Constantin Meunier (1831-1905)

Background imageClass System Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Madame de Pompadour

18th Century Fashion - Madame de Pompadour
Vintage engraving of Madame de Pompadour during the Reign of Louis XV, 1746. Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour

Background imageClass System Collection: History of Fashion, French upper class family 1760

History of Fashion, French upper class family 1760
Vintage engraving of a French upper class family and military officer from 1760

Background imageClass System Collection: History of Fashion, French men and woman from 1760

History of Fashion, French men and woman from 1760
Vintage engraving of 18th century French woman wearing a elegant dress with large Pannier. And young gentlemen wearing hunting suits

Background imageClass System Collection: 18th Century Fashion - The Baskets

18th Century Fashion - The Baskets
Vintage engraving of a lady wearing a Hoop skirt (Pannier) during the Reign of Louis XV, 1729. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageClass System Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Marquise

18th Century Fashion - Marquise
Vintage engraving of a Marquise wearing a Hoop skirt (Pannier) during the Reign of Louis XV, 1740. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageClass System Collection: The Peasant Lawyer (oil on panel)

The Peasant Lawyer (oil on panel)
490284 The Peasant Lawyer (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638) (after); 54.7x87.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageClass System Collection: Jeremiah Belknap, c. 1758 (oil on canvas)

Jeremiah Belknap, c. 1758 (oil on canvas)
XOS5888415 Jeremiah Belknap, c. 1758 (oil on canvas) by Badger, Joseph (1708-65); 121.9x97.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageClass System Collection: Mary Fairlie Cooper (oil on canvas)

Mary Fairlie Cooper (oil on canvas)
XOS5887570 Mary Fairlie Cooper (oil on canvas) by Dunlap, William (1766-1839); 74x62 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by William Dunlap (1766-1839))

Background imageClass System Collection: Portrait of a Couple, c. 1580-1588 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1580-1588 (oil on canvas)
XOS5887435 Portrait of a Couple, c. 1580-1588 (oil on canvas) by Northern Italian School, (16th century); 132x173 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageClass System Collection: Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho)

Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho)
FIA5403498 Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); 52x69 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageClass System Collection: Charles Apthorp, 1748 (oil on canvas)

Charles Apthorp, 1748 (oil on canvas)
XOS5888404 Charles Apthorp, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Feke, Robert (c.1701-52); 141.5x117.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Robert Feke (c)

Background imageClass System Collection: James G. McKinney, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)

James G. McKinney, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
XOS5887481 James G. McKinney, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Jouett, Matthew Harris (1788-1827); 64.7x52 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Matthew Harris Jouett (1787/88-1827))

Background imageClass System Collection: Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1530 (oil and gold on wood)

Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1530 (oil and gold on wood)
XOS5887443 Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1530 (oil and gold on wood) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542) (follower of); 128.2x102.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageClass System Collection: Portrait of an Old Man, mid-1500s (oil on wood)

Portrait of an Old Man, mid-1500s (oil on wood)
XOS5887432 Portrait of an Old Man, mid-1500s (oil on wood) by Campi, Giulio (1502-72); 120.7x91.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Giulio Campi (1502-72))

Background imageClass System Collection: Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, 1760 (oil on canvas)

Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, 1760 (oil on canvas)
XOS5888401 Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Blackburn, Joseph Jonathan (c.1730-78); 124.7x99.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageClass System Collection: In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas)

In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas)
7305512 In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Harriet Backer (1845-1932))

Background imageClass System Collection: The Brasserie Cornelio, 1885 (oil on canvas)

The Brasserie Cornelio, 1885 (oil on canvas)
887255 The Brasserie Cornelio, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Nobili, Riccardo (1859-1939); 66x142 cm; Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageClass System Collection: Coffee Stall - Early Morning, by Gustave Dore. London, 19th century

Coffee Stall - Early Morning, by Gustave Dore. London, 19th century
7286248 Coffee Stall - Early Morning, by Gustave Dore. London, 19th century. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee Stall - Early Morning)

Background imageClass System Collection: The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho)

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho)
FIA5403540 The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); 51x71 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageClass System Collection: Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century

Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century
7286252 Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century. by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman working on a loom in a factory in the 19th century)

Background imageClass System Collection: Graphic by Randolph Caldecott

Graphic by Randolph Caldecott
3524117 Graphic by Randolph Caldecott by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator

Background imageClass System Collection: Graphic by Randolph Caldecott

Graphic by Randolph Caldecott
3524028 Graphic by Randolph Caldecott by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator

Background imageClass System Collection: Portrait of a Lady in a Painted Oval, 1630-40 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady in a Painted Oval, 1630-40 (oil on canvas)
7286017 Portrait of a Lady in a Painted Oval, 1630-40 (oil on canvas) by Ravesteyn, Jan Anthonisz. van (c.1570-1657); Private Collection; (add.info.: JAN VAN RAVESTEYN (The Hague (?) c

Background imageClass System Collection: Graphic by Randolph Caldecott

Graphic by Randolph Caldecott
3524039 Graphic by Randolph Caldecott by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator

Background imageClass System Collection: Violets, for faithfulness (colour litho)

Violets, for faithfulness (colour litho)
2800945 Violets, for faithfulness (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violets, for faithfulness)

Background imageClass System Collection: Love knots (colour litho)

Love knots (colour litho)
2800959 Love knots (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love knots. Illustration for American Types by Clarence F Underwood (Frederick A Stokes)

Background imageClass System Collection: Love and six cylinders (colour litho)

Love and six cylinders (colour litho)
2800956 Love and six cylinders (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love and six cylinders)

Background imageClass System Collection: The greatest thing in the world (colour litho)

The greatest thing in the world (colour litho)
2800951 The greatest thing in the world (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The greatest thing in the world)

Background imageClass System Collection: Waterproof (colour litho)

Waterproof (colour litho)
2800955 Waterproof (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterproof. Illustration for American Types by Clarence F Underwood (Frederick A Stokes)

Background imageClass System Collection: The only two at the house party (colour litho)

The only two at the house party (colour litho)
2800950 The only two at the house party (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only two at the house party)

Background imageClass System Collection: Love on wings (colour litho)

Love on wings (colour litho)
2800958 Love on wings (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love on wings)

Background imageClass System Collection: The sweetest flower that blows (colour litho)

The sweetest flower that blows (colour litho)
2800952 The sweetest flower that blows (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sweetest flower that blows)

Background imageClass System Collection: The only two at dinner (colour litho)

The only two at dinner (colour litho)
2800947 The only two at dinner (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only two at dinner)

Background imageClass System Collection: How to know the wild flowers (colour litho)

How to know the wild flowers (colour litho)
2800953 How to know the wild flowers (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to know the wild flowers)

Background imageClass System Collection: The only two at the game (colour litho)

The only two at the game (colour litho)
2800949 The only two at the game (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only two at the game)

Background imageClass System Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804891 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 22 July 1899.); © Look and Learn

Background imageClass System Collection: The only two at the opera (colour litho)

The only two at the opera (colour litho)
2800948 The only two at the opera (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only two at the opera)

Background imageClass System Collection: The last waltz together (colour litho)

The last waltz together (colour litho)
2800946 The last waltz together (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last waltz together)

Background imageClass System Collection: Lost? (colour litho)

Lost? (colour litho)
2800954 Lost? (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost? Illustration for American Types by Clarence F Underwood (Frederick A Stokes)

Background imageClass System Collection: Love laughs at winter (colour litho)

Love laughs at winter (colour litho)
2800944 Love laughs at winter (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love laughs at winter)

Background imageClass System Collection: The sender of the orchids (colour litho)

The sender of the orchids (colour litho)
2800957 The sender of the orchids (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sender of the orchids)




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"Exploring the Layers of Class System: From Royalty to Laborers" In this captivating journey through time, we witness the intricate layers of society's class system. Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, stands as a symbol of aristocracy and privilege. His portrait reflects the opulence and grandeur associated with royalty. Contrasting this image is Vera Mukhina's sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, " capturing the essence of hardworking individuals who form the backbone of society. This black-and-white photograph serves as a reminder that laborers play an essential role in shaping our world. Moving further back in history, we encounter King George V in 1892, epitomizing power within his regal demeanor. The oil painting showcases his authority over vast territories during an era defined by social hierarchy. However, not all depictions revolve around nobility; some focus on leisurely pursuits enjoyed by those with means. An elegant lady gracefully rows her boat across calm waters in an oil-on-canvas masterpiece. Here we glimpse into a world where wealth affords leisurely activities amidst picturesque landscapes. Shifting gears to earlier centuries, we stumble upon frozen Antwerp quay depicted in 1622 by an unknown artist on panel canvas. This scene reminds us that even nature bows before societal divisions - freezing both rich and poor alike under its icy grip. An imaginary Renaissance palace from 1602 transports us to a realm where architecture embodies status and prestige. Elaborate designs signify wealth while emphasizing disparities between classes. The artistry continues with "Boat Builder, " painted circa 1904 on canvas - showcasing skilled craftsmen contributing their expertise to maritime endeavors despite their lower standing within society. Meanwhile, "An open-air Party" from 1615 portrays revelry amongst privileged circles - highlighting how exclusivity often defines social gatherings throughout history. Tompkins Matteson's c.