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Communicating Collection (#3)

"Communicating: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society" In a world where knowledge is power, communication becomes the key to unlocking its potential

Background imageCommunicating Collection: News from on High, (oil on panel)

News from on High, (oil on panel)
823387 News from on High, (oil on panel) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 53.3x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: News from on High. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on panel

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)

A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)
828299 A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c.1822-28 (watercolour) by Desire Roulin, Francois (1796-1874); 19.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Annunciation (oil on panel)

The Annunciation (oil on panel)
827866 The Annunciation (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84) (circle of); 90.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation. Circle of Pieter Pourbus (1523/1524-1584)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Lady in an Interior, in a Yellow Satin Dress, with a Globe on a Table Beside her

A Lady in an Interior, in a Yellow Satin Dress, with a Globe on a Table Beside her
827642 A Lady in an Interior, in a Yellow Satin Dress, with a Globe on a Table Beside her, Mourning the Absence of her Husband, (oil on panel, unframed) by Gorp

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Letter, (oi on canvas)

The Letter, (oi on canvas)
827291 The Letter, (oi on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 62.2x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Federigo Andreotti (1847-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo, (oil on canvas)

The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo, (oil on canvas)
827288 The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo, (oil on canvas) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); 121.3x241.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)

The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)
827201 The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 68x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward

The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving)
1620094 The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Quipus, system of communication using knotted strings, Peru (chromolitho)

Quipus, system of communication using knotted strings, Peru (chromolitho)
1093609 Quipus, system of communication using knotted strings, Peru (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quipus)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving)

The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving)
1060747 The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Lovers communicating by wireless (b / w photo)

Lovers communicating by wireless (b / w photo)
3093435 Lovers communicating by wireless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers communicating by wireless)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The invention of telegraphy with Morse code, number 65 in a series of cards depicting

The invention of telegraphy with Morse code, number 65 in a series of cards depicting
CHT174662 The invention of telegraphy with Morse code, number 65 in a series of cards depicting great inventions, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c

Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c
1767156 Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c.550-950 (shell) by Mayan; 5.1 dia

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper)

The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper)
987325 The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 99x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Break-Up Letter; Le Lettre de Rupture)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for

A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for
1198424 A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, 1831 (colour aquatint, partly hand-coloured) by Shaw

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c. 1633-50 (oil on canvas)

Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c. 1633-50 (oil on canvas)
827767 Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c.1633-50 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 106x165.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Gentleman Reading a Letter to his Wife (?), (oil on canvas)

A Gentleman Reading a Letter to his Wife (?), (oil on canvas)
827646 A Gentleman Reading a Letter to his Wife (?), (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 77.9x69.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gentleman Reading a Letter to his Wife (?)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas)

Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas)
989609 Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Grun, Maurice (1869-1947); 101.7x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at Tea. Maurice Grun (b.1869). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1898

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Children at Play, (oil on canvas)

Children at Play, (oil on canvas)
827082 Children at Play, (oil on canvas) by Malmstrom, August (1829-1901); 57.1x87.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children at Play. August Malmstrom (1829-1901). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)

Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)
823290 Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 75x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas. Robert Walter Weir (1803-89). Oil on panel

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Academic, (oil on panel)

The Academic, (oil on panel)
827274 The Academic, (oil on panel) by Portielje, Gerard (1856-1929); 32.3x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Academic. Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856-1929). Oil on panel

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Signal Fire, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Signal Fire, 1880 (oil on canvas)
650514 The Signal Fire, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Hahn, William (1829-87); 125.7x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Signal Fire. William Hahn (ca1840-1890)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921 (lithograph)

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921 (lithograph)
659417 Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 37x53.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Introducing Georges Carpentier)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Saint John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness, (oil on panel)

Saint John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness, (oil on panel)
659383 Saint John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness, (oil on panel) by Beschey, Balthasar (1708-76); 51.8x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Lawyer Seated at a Desk Reading a Letter, a Library Beyond, 1668 (oil on canvas)

A Lawyer Seated at a Desk Reading a Letter, a Library Beyond, 1668 (oil on canvas)
659301 A Lawyer Seated at a Desk Reading a Letter, a Library Beyond, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 28.3x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658579 Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 26x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Im Freien)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Letter, (pastel on paper)

The Letter, (pastel on paper)
658380 The Letter, (pastel on paper) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 73x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945). Pastel on paper

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Morning Post, 1913 (oil on canvas)

The Morning Post, 1913 (oil on canvas)
651205 The Morning Post, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 56.9x40.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Post. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: St, 1905 (watercolour on board)

St, 1905 (watercolour on board)
651043 St, 1905 (watercolour on board) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Paul Preaching at Athens. Studies for windows at St)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Bicycle Messenger, (pencil on paper)

The Bicycle Messenger, (pencil on paper)
650803 The Bicycle Messenger, (pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 21x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle Messenger. Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Pencil on paper

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Portrait of a Lady, (oil on board)

Portrait of a Lady, (oil on board)
658902 Portrait of a Lady, (oil on board) by Bianchi, Mose (1836-93); 68.5x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady. Mose Bianchi (1840-1904). Oil on board

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658694 The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 26.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Fishermens Return, 1912 (oil on canvas)

The Fishermens Return, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659589 The Fishermens Return, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zoir, Emil (1861-1936); 116x140 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishermens Return. Emil Zoir (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)

A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)
986131 A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Letter, 1897 (oil on panel)

The Letter, 1897 (oil on panel)
989842 The Letter, 1897 (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Juan Antonio (1860-1930); 73.1x59.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Juan Antonio Benlliure y Gil (1860-1930). Oil on panel

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Poster advertising South America by Royal Mail Lines (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising South America by Royal Mail Lines (colour lithograph)
1770110 Poster advertising South America by Royal Mail Lines (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Speaking tube, c. 1870

Speaking tube, c. 1870
Gentleman in his study using a speaking tube to communicate with another room. Date: C.1870

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Lovers communicating by wireless (b / w photo)

Lovers communicating by wireless (b / w photo)
3093432 Lovers communicating by wireless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers communicating by wireless)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Scandinavian runes (chromolitho)

Scandinavian runes (chromolitho)
1093611 Scandinavian runes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scandinavian runes)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho)

Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho)
1093608 Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Wireless Station on the Western Front

A Wireless Station on the Western Front
A wireless station installed in an old loft on the Western Front. Packing cases and roughly made tables serve as furniture and two operators, wearing the wireless receivers

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Loves telegraph

Loves telegraph
Victorian illustration depicting fairies communicating via the telegraph. Date: 1898

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Photo telephone in the year 2000 (chromolitho)

Photo telephone in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974577 Photo telephone in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photo telephone in the year 2000)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Portrait of Pope Clement XI, Seated Half Length, Wearing Papal Robes, Holding a Letter

Portrait of Pope Clement XI, Seated Half Length, Wearing Papal Robes, Holding a Letter
659284 Portrait of Pope Clement XI, Seated Half Length, Wearing Papal Robes, Holding a Letter, (oil on canvas) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); 19.5x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Love Letters, (oil on canvas)

The Love Letters, (oil on canvas)
658733 The Love Letters, (oil on canvas) by Piot, Etienne Adolphe (1850-1910); 30x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Love Letters. Etienne Adolphe Piot (1850-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Day at the Beach, (oil on canvas)

A Day at the Beach, (oil on canvas)
659132 A Day at the Beach, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 76.2x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day at the Beach. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: In the Tavern, (oil on canvas)

In the Tavern, (oil on canvas)
658465 In the Tavern, (oil on canvas) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 36x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Tavern. Jose Benlliure y Gil (1855-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse, c. 1920 (pastel on brown paper)

Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse, c. 1920 (pastel on brown paper)
651251 Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse, c.1920 (pastel on brown paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 35.3x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse)




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"Communicating: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society" In a world where knowledge is power, communication becomes the key to unlocking its potential. Just like particle physics equations that unravel the mysteries of our universe, effective communication holds immense power in connecting people and ideas. Amidst a serene snowy landscape, a red letterbox and telephone box stand as silent witnesses to countless conversations held within their walls. From heartfelt confessions to urgent messages, these iconic symbols remind us of the importance of staying connected even in the harshest conditions. A vintage carrier pigeon poster captures an age-old method of communication, reminding us that innovation often stems from necessity. In contrast, an eye examination symbolizes how clear communication enables us to understand one another's perspectives with clarity and empathy. The image of a train driver on an intercom takes us back to South Yorkshire in 1964 when technology allowed voices to travel across distances effortlessly. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of improving connections. The Channel Tunnel emerges as a modern marvel - proof that barriers can be overcome through collaboration and effective communication between nations. Similarly, Konstantin Buteyko's work reminds us that language transcends borders; his Soviet medical breakthroughs continue saving lives worldwide today. Breaking bad news is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging tasks. Yet it is through compassionate dialogue that we find solace amidst difficult times - offering support and understanding when words fail us. An early telephone depicted in historical artwork showcases how far we have come since Alexander Graham Bell's invention revolutionized global connectivity forever. It stands as a reminder that every conversation has the potential for greatness if given proper attention. In moments both big and small, such as parents kissing their baby boy or British soldiers using heliographs in Africa during wartime, communicating becomes not just about exchanging information but also conveying love, hope, courage – emotions beyond words alone. Ultimately, the thread that weaves together the fabric of society.