Gossip Collection (page 4)

Spring in Paris (colour litho)
2818388 Spring in Paris (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring in Paris. At the races at Longchamp. Le Printemps a Paris. Courses de Longchamp)

Comic postcard, Two women in a cafe Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women chatting about a show Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A new Reredos for the church Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss bigamous woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Manufacturer of ladies bloomers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men discuss woman walking by Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women in a teashop discuss travelling salesman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two girls discuss little boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar calls at womans house Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women see man leaving Gents Date: 20th century

She put in the feather last night, 1896 (engraving)
2962872 She put in the feather last night, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 38 of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1775-1817)

Olive May (nee Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947)
Olive May (ne Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947), Actress; former wife of Lord Victor Paget, and later wife of 10th Earl of Drogheda

Page from The Tatler reporting on the marriage of Mrs Stirling (formerly Clare Elizabeth Taylor) of the Gaiety Theatre and Lord George Cholmondeley, second son of the Marquess of Cholmondeley

Front cover of The Sketch reporting on the marriage of Mrs Stirling (formerly Clara Elizabeth Taylor) of the Gaiety Theatre to Lord George Cholmondeley, second son of the Marquess of Cholmondeley

Comic postcard, men gossiping about young woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, gossiping neighbours Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, evacuee baby? WW2 Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, the vicar sponges his aspidistra Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, the vicars stipend cut down - two women gossiping Date: 20th century

(conversation over the garden fence) - "The War ll be over in a fortnight now
(conversation over the garden fence) - " The War ll be over in a fortnight now, cos my ole mans joined the Army an I know e never keeps a job longer n that!" Date: circa 1944

A portrait of Walter Winchell, the Boswell of Broadway, 1930 Date: 1930

Love and Gossip (litho)
1604561 Love and Gossip (litho) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love and Gossip. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 February 1894)

Flower sellers huddle and chat at Piccadilly Circus (sepia photo)
STC347649 Flower sellers huddle and chat at Piccadilly Circus (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Two women chatting at the fireside. 1926

Whispering Noon, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see also 15061)
Ma198374 Whispering Noon, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see also 15061) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 56x39 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Marriage of Convenience, 1822 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163857 The Marriage of Convenience, 1822 (litho) (b/w photo) by Engelmann, Gottfried or Godefroy (1788-1839); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Scene in a train, (colour litho)
CHT184974 Scene in a train, (colour litho) by Lemaire, Madeleine (1845-1928); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Illustration from La Revue Blanche, March 1894 (colour litho)
CHT182710 Illustration from La Revue Blanche, March 1894 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Washerwomen, 1898 (colour litho)
CHT173522 Two Washerwomen, 1898 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: If you had to listen to all the customers)

Parisian Milk Seller and Provider of news, c. 1815 (colour litho)
CHT220319 Parisian Milk Seller and Provider of news, c.1815 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Poppies
EDB50566 The Poppies by Henry, George F. (1858-1943); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Have no fear, my good friend, engraved by I. S. Helman (1743-1809)
STC64853 Have no fear, my good friend, engraved by I.S. Helman (1743-1809) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Study of a Cat Sitting on a Chair; Etude d un Chat, Assis sur une Chaise
1766617 Study of a Cat Sitting on a Chair; Etude d un Chat, Assis sur une Chaise (oil on canvas) by Valadon, Marie Clementine (Suzanne) (1865-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seaside Gossips, (watercolour)
828431 Seaside Gossips, (watercolour) by Smetham, James (1821-89); 26x35.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Gossips. James Smetham (1821-1889). Watercolour

The Ferry, 1881 (oil on canvas)
828386 The Ferry, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); 121.9x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ferry. Robert Walker Macbeth (1848-1910). Oil on canvas. Dated 1881

Gossip, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
1199557 Gossip, c. 1885 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 72.1x92.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1767432 A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 90.2x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Sign for the Old Inn. Henry Bacon (1839-1912)

The Consultants; La Consulta, (oil on board)
824650 The Consultants; La Consulta, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 50x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Consultants; La Consulta. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

In Monceau Park, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1196577 In Monceau Park, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65.3x54.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Ducks and Ducklings in a Stream, (oil on canvas)
659097 Ducks and Ducklings in a Stream, (oil on canvas) by Jutz, Carl (1838-1916); 35.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducks and Ducklings in a Stream. Carl Jutz (1838-1916). Oil on canvas

The Ill-matched Lovers (oil on panel)
697865 The Ill-matched Lovers (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533) (studio of); 49.5x35.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Statute Fair, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659802 The Statute Fair, 1859 (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 91.5x169 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Statute Fair. George Bernard O Neill (1828-1917). Oil on canvas

Saturday Night, 1898 (pencil & w / c on paper)
659762 Saturday Night, 1898 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cornish, William Permeanus (fl.1875-1904); 75.5x115 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

On the Tram, (oil on panel)
659630 On the Tram, (oil on panel) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 38.8x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Tram. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on panel

I ve heard theres no holding of these Methodisses (page 18), c
986137 I ve heard theres no holding of these Methodisses (page 18), c.1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman Sitting, 1925-26 (oil on canvas)
988322 Woman Sitting, 1925-26 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 89x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Sitting; Femme Assise. Jules Pascin (1885-1930). Oil on canvas

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"Gossip: A Timeless Tale of Whispers and Intrigue" In the bustling streets of 1953, Harvey Nichols captivated audiences with their advertisement, showcasing the allure of fashion while igniting conversations that would transcend time. Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's masterpiece, "Galway Gossips, " painted in c1887 but resonating well into the 1930s, captured a moment frozen in history. It depicted a scene where whispers floated through the air like delicate petals carried by an invisible breeze. Elizabeth Bennet's world was forever altered when she overheard Mr. Darcy at the Ball in Jane Austen's timeless novel "Pride & Prejudice" from 1894. The power shaped destinies and challenged societal norms as Elizabeth navigated love and society's expectations. On a serene summer evening in Skagen Southern Beach, Anna Ancher and Marie Kroyer found solace amidst whispered exchanges. Their painting from 1893 revealed that even artists were not immune to the intoxicating allure of gossip. The echoes of careless talk during World War II reverberated through minds as lives hung in balance. The haunting poster reminded all that loose lips could cost more than just secrets; they could cost lives. A typical scene unfolded within cozy pub walls—a place where tales intertwined with pints—gossip flowed freely among friends seeking refuge from daily life's monotony. Herodotus, the Greek historian known for his meticulous accounts, understood how gossip shaped civilizations throughout history. His artwork immortalized this human tendency to share stories that transcended borders and generations. From Barbados to West Indies' vibrant markets came whispers carried on tropical breezes—the market gossip danced between vendors' stalls like colorful parrots sharing tidbits about island life. Even fairies couldn't escape being subjects of speculation; folklore whispered secrets about their enchanting existence—an ethereal blend of truth and imagination passed down through generations.