Discussions Collection (#11)

A man chatting to a group of women mending fishing nets in the town of Villefranche, France (colour litho)
5217699 A man chatting to a group of women mending fishing nets in the town of Villefranche, France (colour litho) by Bonvoisin

Satirical poem on the gossiping of women (engraving)
3646842 Satirical poem on the gossiping of women (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical poem on the gossiping of women)

Meeting between Flemish statesman Jacob van Artevelde and King Edward III of England, 1340 (engraving)
3647813 Meeting between Flemish statesman Jacob van Artevelde and King Edward III of England, 1340 (engraving) by European School

Talking On The Telephone (chromolitho)
733535 Talking On The Telephone (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talking On The Telephone.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Paris Exposition 1900, In Conversation (chromolitho)
732850 Paris Exposition 1900, In Conversation (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exposition 1900)

"Disturbed in his afternoons sleep by chattering monkeys"(engraving)
2781284 " Disturbed in his afternoons sleep by chattering monkeys" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ladies lavishing affection on gentleman, Christmas / New Year Card (chromolitho)
730698 Ladies lavishing affection on gentleman, Christmas/New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies lavishing affection on gentleman)

Busy session in the Chamber of Deputies for the vote on the draft law on the monopoly... (colour litho)
2815454 Busy session in the Chamber of Deputies for the vote on the draft law on the monopoly... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great sculptor Vincenzo Gemito, after more than twenty years of madness, presents to the Queen... (colour litho)
2815358 The great sculptor Vincenzo Gemito, after more than twenty years of madness, presents to the Queen... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Germany has lost an ally (colour litho)
2808733 Germany has lost an ally (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germany has lost an ally)

Hall of the Folies Bergere, Paris, during an interval (b / w photo)
3101214 Hall of the Folies Bergere, Paris, during an interval (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of the Folies Bergere, Paris)

Leaving a ball at the Paris Opera (b / w photo)
3101212 Leaving a ball at the Paris Opera (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaving a ball at the Paris Opera)

Actresses at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris, after a performance (b / w photo)
3101198 Actresses at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris, after a performance (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Actresses at the Theatre des Varietes)

Apothecaries Taylors conquering France and Spain (coloured engraving)
2632299 Apothecaries Taylors conquering France and Spain (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Duke of Northumberland persuading Edward VI to change the succession, 1553
LLM456013 The Duke of Northumberland persuading Edward VI to change the succession, 1553 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving)
1041561 The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the British Association at Bath)

La reciproque est vraie. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1900 (colour litho)
3097222 La reciproque est vraie. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1900 (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reciproque est vraie)

Two women arguing (colour litho)
3096335 Two women arguing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women arguing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In the artists bar (engraving)
5216952 In the artists bar (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the artists bar)

Gossips (colour litho)
6021581 Gossips (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossips. Illustration for Rag, Tag)

A Village Gossip (engraving)
6003461 A Village Gossip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Gossip. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Womens fashion from the 1910s (colour litho)
6031227 Womens fashion from the 1910s (colour litho) by Leonnec, Georges (1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens fashion from the 1910s)

The Plague of Women (colour litho)
964629 The Plague of Women (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plague of Women. From Truth, 25 December 1900.); © Look and Learn

Birds Of A Feather Flock Together (colour litho)
3095626 Birds Of A Feather Flock Together (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together)

An Experiment in Cattle buying for a Battleship of the China Squadron (engraving)
1048054 An Experiment in Cattle buying for a Battleship of the China Squadron (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two friends who came into history (litho)
976607 Two friends who came into history (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two friends who came into history)

The Conversation (engraving)
3648101 The Conversation (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conversation)

Westgate, Canterbury, Kent (engraving)
3622594 Westgate, Canterbury, Kent (engraving) by Adlard, Henry (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westgate, Canterbury, Kent)

Frederick William III of Prussia in discussions with his Prime Minister, Karl August von Hardenberg
3647660 Frederick William III of Prussia in discussions with his Prime Minister, Karl August von Hardenberg and Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian Foreign Minister (engraving) by German School

Satirical poem on the vices of servants (engraving)
3646841 Satirical poem on the vices of servants (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical poem on the vices of servants)

Social gathering of upper-class English gentry, 1871
3479868 Social gathering of upper-class English gentry, 1871 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: George du Maurier cartoon from Punch Magazine)

Actresses in the green room at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris (b / w photo)
3101196 Actresses in the green room at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho)
3104967 Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho) by American School

American aviator Orville Wright chatting to Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany during a visit to Berlin (b / w photo)
3104886 American aviator Orville Wright chatting to Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany during a visit to Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Unrest in Seoul, Korea (colour litho)
2818547 Unrest in Seoul, Korea (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unrest in Seoul, Korea. Rivalry between China and Japan)

The serious political moment, the Emperor, the Hereditary Archduke and the Chancellor discuss... (colour litho)
2815542 The serious political moment, the Emperor, the Hereditary Archduke and the Chancellor discuss... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Paintings exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1895 (engraving)
2789364 Paintings exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1895 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1895)

At the Peace Conference (Colour Litho)
2808775 At the Peace Conference (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Peace Conference)

Conference for peace between Turkey and the Balkan States in London, Turkish delegates... (colour litho)
2808543 Conference for peace between Turkey and the Balkan States in London, Turkish delegates... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Friends in conversation, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730783 Friends in conversation, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friends in conversation)

Animated Politicians, 19th century (w / c)
6198100 Animated Politicians, 19th century (w/c) by Burr, John (1831-93); 32.1x25.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint
6200412 Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint and artists including Botticelli by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Two washerwomen having a chat (colour litho)
6031140 Two washerwomen having a chat (colour litho) by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two washerwomen having a chat)

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Athens to discuss the political crisis in Greece
6015348 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Athens to discuss the political crisis in Greece, attending a meeting by the light of hurricane lamps due to power cuts caused by a general strike

A Bit of Gossip (engraving)
5224454 A Bit of Gossip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bit of Gossip. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

Three children chatting over a garden fence (colour litho)
5208481 Three children chatting over a garden fence (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three children chatting over a garden fence)

At Recess, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
996292 At Recess, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hammond, Melvin Ormond (1876-1934); 29.8x26.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Mr

The City Sportsmen (colour photogravure)
3657089 The City Sportsmen (colour photogravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Sportsmen)

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Discussions have been an integral part of human history, shaping the course of events and influencing the world we live in today. From Vasco da Gama's encounters with Indian traders to the School of Athens' intellectual debates, they have fostered knowledge exchange and cultural understanding. In 1939, as tensions rose between Germany and Russia, discussions took a sinister turn when they decided to divide Poland. This decision would have far-reaching consequences for Europe and set the stage for World War II. Even during times of conflict, discussions played a pivotal role in seeking peace. A poignant cartoon depicting WW1 peace negotiations reminds us that even amidst chaos, dialogue remains essential for resolving disputes. On Referendum Day, illustrated by Norman Morrow, we witness ordinary people engaging in lively discussions about their future. From breakfast conversations to visits from canvassers and trips to the local pub like the Red Lion, these interactions reflect democracy at work - where every voice matters. Throughout history, they have also fueled scientific progress. Galileo's Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo serves as a testament to this fact. The frontispiece engraving captures intellectuals engaged in thoughtful discourse while pushing boundaries of knowledge. Artistic depictions further highlight how discussions transcend time and place. In "The Pilots, " a photogravure from 1893 showcases pilots gathering together to share stories and expertise—a reminder that collaboration leads to growth. Similarly, "View of a Town" portrays individuals conversing on street corners—exchanging ideas that shape their community's fabric. Meanwhile, "De Stamtafel" immerses us in storytelling sessions within a café setting—an embodiment of how conversations can unite people through shared narratives. From historical moments like Vasco da Gama's expeditions or political negotiations dividing nations; be it intellectual pursuits or everyday interactions among friends or strangers alike—discussions continue to shape our lives profoundly.