Etiquette Collection (#6)

Christ presenting the Redeemed of the Old Testament to his Mother
990221 Christ presenting the Redeemed of the Old Testament to his Mother, (oil on gold ground-panel) by Master of Perea, (15th century); 106.7x84.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, seated three-quarter length at a tea-table
658952 Portrait of Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, seated three-quarter length at a tea-table, wearing a grey and white dress, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Millais

The Meeting of Dante and Beatrice, 1889 (oil on canvas)
658945 The Meeting of Dante and Beatrice, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Valles, Lorenzo (1831-1910); 169x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Dante and Beatrice)

The Dance, (oil on canvas)
659047 The Dance, (oil on canvas) by Toudouze, Edouard (1848-1907); 175x211 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance. Edouard Toudouze (1848-1907). Oil on canvas

At the Crossing, (oil on canvas)
658297 At the Crossing, (oil on canvas) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Crossing. Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924). Oil on canvas

Gallant Visit; Visita Galante, (oil on canvas)
823502 Gallant Visit; Visita Galante, (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 86x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallant Visit; Visita Galante. Federigo Andreotti (1847-1930)

At the Opera (oil on canvas)
823392 At the Opera (oil on canvas) by Sedlacek, August Stephan (1868-1936); 73.7x116.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Opera. August Stephan Sedlacek (1868-1936). Oil on canvas

The Singer Rosita Mauri; La Chanteuse Rosita Mauri, (soft pencil on paper)
653022 The Singer Rosita Mauri; La Chanteuse Rosita Mauri, (soft pencil on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 43.8x29.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Fishmonger displaying a Pike to a Maid, 1727 (oil on canvas)
827705 A Fishmonger displaying a Pike to a Maid, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Angelis or Angillis, Pierre (1685-1734); 48.6x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Proposal of Marriage, (oil on canvas)
827315 A Proposal of Marriage, (oil on canvas) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); 71.4x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Proposal of Marriage. Jules Worms (1832-1914). Oil on canvas

The Escort (engraving)
6027034 The Escort (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Escort. Illustration for The Universal Self-Instructor and Manual of General Reference)

The Dinner Party (engraving)
6027031 The Dinner Party (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dinner Party)

Label depicting the Auvergnat Pope Sylvester II for a Mountain Cheese from the Auvergne
485228 Label depicting the Auvergnat Pope Sylvester II for a Mountain Cheese from the Auvergne area of France (litho) by French School

Customary greeting in Persia, 1907 (colour litho)
473018 Customary greeting in Persia, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Norway, 1907 (colour litho)
473009 Customary Greeting in Norway, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Abyssinia, 1907 (colour litho)
473004 Customary Greeting in Abyssinia, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Plump couple in a restaurant Date: 20th century

After You! (engraving)
1603797 After You! (engraving) by Munns, Bernard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: After You! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 December 1892)

Smoking Etiquette, 1883
1574639 Smoking Etiquette, 1883 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Ladies withdrawing after dinner, leaving the gentlemen to enjoy port and cigars)

English huntsman dragged in the middle of the hounds by his headstrong horse, 19th century. Martin Muffington unable to control his horse during a fox-hunt. Mr

Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship

English gentleman in night clothes struggling in a
Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century. Drunken John Jorrocks, the vulgar Cockney grocer, in a nightshirt in a pool

Arrival of aristocracy at a dance ball in a grand house, 19th century. Sir Roger Ferguson is accompanied by Lady de Tabby and Mrs Freezer in crinolines

The maids laughing at a gardener dressed up in new footmans livery, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somersville outfitting her staff in pea-green coat

Gentleman assists a lady to board a small rowing boat
Chivalry - A Gentleman assists a lady in boarding a small rowing boat - 1900s America. Date: circa 1900s

Label for Un Bon Fromage Camembert cheese depicting soldiers in the trenches
CHT213950 Label for Un Bon Fromage Camembert cheese depicting soldiers in the trenches, 1914-18 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

English gentleman in formal clothes attending a dinner, 19th century
6337301 English gentleman in formal clothes attending a dinner, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English gentleman in formal clothes attending a dinner, 19th century)

Toraja man of Tondano, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia
6339137 Toraja man of Tondano, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Toraja man of Tondano, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia)

Native of Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
6339134 Native of Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native of Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

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

A Group Portrait of the Chambers Family, (oil on canvas)
824202 A Group Portrait of the Chambers Family, (oil on canvas) by Seton, John Thomas (c.1735-1806); 95x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group Portrait of the Chambers Family)

In Florida; En Floride, c. 1917 (watercolour, pen and india ink on buff paper)
825162 In Florida; En Floride, c.1917 (watercolour, pen and india ink on buff paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 19.4x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Florida; En Floride)

The Morning Ride, (oil on canvas)
1197612 The Morning Ride, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 88.9x71.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

At the Watermill, Spring (oil on canvas)
1197457 At the Watermill, Spring (oil on canvas) by Saintain, Henri (1846-99); 181x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saintain, Henri (1846-1899)); Photo eChristies Images; French

Colonel Thorntons Jupiter, by Eclipse out of a Mare by Tartar, by a Fence
1197059 Colonel Thorntons Jupiter, by Eclipse out of a Mare by Tartar, by a Fence, with a Grey Mare, at Thornville Royal, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Gilpin

The Appeal, (oil on canvas)
659105 The Appeal, (oil on canvas) by Erdmann, Otto (1834-1905); 112.4x144.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Appeal. Otto Erdmann (1834-1905). Oil on canvas

Low Tide, (oil on canvas)
989958 Low Tide, (oil on canvas) by Hagborg, August Wilhelm Nikolaus (1852-1921); 77.5x121 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Low Tide. August Hagborg (1852-1925). Oil on canvas

The Visit of the Princess Royal, (oil on canvas)
989952 The Visit of the Princess Royal, (oil on canvas) by Latouche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 139x156.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Princess Royal)

Merlin presenting the Future King Arthur, 1873 (oil on canvas)
989727 Merlin presenting the Future King Arthur, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Lauffer, Emil Johann (1837-1909); 104.1x143.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Merlin presenting the Future King Arthur)

Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H
872448 Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H. Humphrey, London, 1804 (hand-coloured engraving) by North

Frontispiece of the book L Art de Donner A Diner
CHT220314 Frontispiece of the book L Art de Donner A Diner, published by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), 1828 (colour litho) by Monnier

Young lady walking in a panelled room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young lady giving or receiving a fan in a park, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young gentleman graciously offering / receiving
Young gentleman graciously offering/receiving a book in a panelled room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Young gentleman compliment retiring from a
Young gentleman compliment retiring or politely leaving a panelled room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Young gentleman bowing with his hat in his hand in a panelled room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Young lady giving both hands in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young lady giving one hand in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

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"Etiquette: A Timeless Guide to Politeness and Grace" Step into the Edwardian era as we explore the art of etiquette. From playing table tennis with utmost decorum to gentlemen picking up their fallen birds, H. M. Bateman's illustrations capture a bygone era of manners. In "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast, " we witness the importance of patience and respect for ceremonial traditions. Even in times of war, such as depicted in "The Blackout" WW2 poster, proper behavior prevailed amidst adversity. May Milton's portrait by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec showcases elegance and poise, reminding us that grace transcends time. Similarly, Walter Raleigh laying his cloak at Queen Elizabeth I's feet exemplifies chivalry and deference towards royalty. As society evolved, so did etiquette guidelines for men. In "Etiquette for Men, " we learn about appropriate attire and conduct befitting a gentleman in various social settings. From postcards greeting us from Ireland to vibrant watercolor paintings like "The Jewel Box, " courtesy knows no boundaries or mediums. An international language that unites people through mutual respect. Even during wartime challenges like London Underground during 1944 bombings, posters urged passengers to pass down the car politely - a reminder that kindness endures even in difficult circumstances. So let us embrace these timeless lessons on how to navigate life with politeness and consideration for others. Remembering our rich history allows us to appreciate the value of good manners today – because someday you might want someone else to hold open a door or offer you a seat on your journey through life.