Gossip Collection (page 7)

A Bit of Gossip, 1903 (pencil and watercolour)
659795 A Bit of Gossip, 1903 (pencil and watercolour) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 52x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bit of Gossip. Charles Edward Wilson (1854-1941)

The washerwoman knows the defects of the village, 1932 (colour litho)
473433 The washerwoman knows the defects of the village, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gossip, c. 1907 (oil on panel)
488196 The Gossip, c.1907 (oil on panel) by Dewing, Thomas Wilmer (1851-1938); 30.48 x 41.59 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mrs

Pauls Walk (engraving)
725522 Pauls Walk (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pauls Walk. Illustration for Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth (George Routledge)

Masked figures taking coffee in the Caffe Florian, Venice (oil on canvas)
6256751 Masked figures taking coffee in the CaffA Florian, Venice (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93) (attr. to); 31.8x40.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Ladies Gossiping at the Opera (oil on canvas)
VFS109732 Ladies Gossiping at the Opera (oil on canvas) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); 39.3x37.4 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Let us not forget, Mr. Mayor, that it is these Normans that conquered England
CHT173377 Let us not forget, Mr. Mayor, that it is these Normans that conquered England!, (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189718 Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

L Arbre de Cracovie, 1742 (engraving)
5864423 L Arbre de Cracovie, 1742 (engraving) by Humblot, Antoine (d.1758); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Watching the crowd instead of the players at a ball game (b / w photo)
6002599 Watching the crowd instead of the players at a ball game (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The unkind tongue (engraving)
5998497 The unkind tongue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unkind tongue)

London Characters (engraving)
1618020 London Characters (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Characters. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1849)

Tell Me! (engraving)
1621713 Tell Me! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tell Me! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 December 1878)

The Secret (engraving)
1622936 The Secret (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 December 1884)

Sketches at Gibraltar, Cruise of the Steam-Yacht Victoria (engraving)
1596755 Sketches at Gibraltar, Cruise of the Steam-Yacht Victoria (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Gibraltar)

Three Women Talking, 1907 (woodcut in four colours)
991587 Three Women Talking, 1907 (woodcut in four colours) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 39.2x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Women Talking; Underhaltung von drei Frauen)

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves - or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of
2562195 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves - or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of Themselves, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

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

"Goodwives, "said a hard featured dame, "I
930998 " Goodwives, " said a hard featured dame, " I ll tell ye a piece of my mind" by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter)

A garrison libel (colour litho)
3096266 A garrison libel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A garrison libel. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Artists Studio, 1874 (oil on canvas)
827503 The Artists Studio, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Dubois, Henri Pierre Hippolyte (1837-1909); 73.7x59.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Studio)

Gossiping Women, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Gossiping Women, late 19th-early 20th century

He Acts Like a Painter, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator
He Acts Like a Painter, late 19th-early 20th century

Gossips, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Gossips, late 19th-early 20th century

Three Women, 1908. Creator: Abraham Walkowitz
Three Women, 1908

Confidant
Makoto Hamasaki

Mums and children gather on a corner of the Harrow Road close to the Regent Canal, in the west London district of Paddington, for a chat and a gossip. 26th March 1954

Slum housing in Birmingham. Mrs B Roach and daughter Ann Roach of Gladstone Road, Erdington, Birmingham. June 1962

Busy at her sewing machine is Mrs. Beaty Evans, her next door neighbour, Mrs. Betty Davies looks in at the window to discuss the latest bathing costume. July 1955

To gentlemen seen here outside the main parade of shops in Lurgan, catching up with all the local news. Circa 1966

Three housewives have a gossip at the end of the Street in Forest Hall, Newcastle

Wicked whispers, November 1960 Girls gossiping in the office

Wicked whispers, September 1960 Girls gossiping in the office Wearing headsets for their telephones Typist secretary office worker

Two women whisper to each other in aisle of shop, 9th September 1960. " They say you can t do without the New Womans Mirror" Marketing campaign to promote the launch of Womans Mirror

Scene from the play The Pillars of Society. 20 August 1926

Women in traditional dress seen here in the village of Halicz, in Galicia, talking about the latest news from the front. Circa September 1914

A women with larger figure seen here knitting whilst their children play in a poorer quarter of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. April 1975 75-2201-001

Three women with larger figures seen here knitting whilst their children play in a poorer quarter of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. April 1975 75-2201-015

Two Smiling Women The 1 Wearing The Blouse With A Bowtie Is Wispering A Secret In The Ear
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Two Smiling Women The 1 Wearing The Blouse With A Bowtie Is Wispering A Secret In The Ear Of The I Wearing A Shirt & Collar Pin Blonde Teeth

The Departure Of The Fishing Fleet, Boulogne, 1891. Creator: Albert Chevallier Tayler
The Departure Of The Fishing Fleet, Boulogne, 1891

Have you heard
circa 1910s

L Europe Allarmee. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
L Europe Allarmee.n.d. Satire of Louis XIV, and James II

Two Gossips, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Two Gossips, 1610-85

La Gageure des trois Commeres: La Servante, from Contes et nouvelles en vers par Jean de La Fontaine. A Paris, de l imprimerie de P. Didot, l an III de la Republique, 1795, published in 1795

Scandal, from "Illustrated London News", February 15, 1851. February 15, 1851
Scandal, from " Illustrated London News", February 15, 1851. [Exhibition of the British Institution]

Two Market Women, 1789. Creator: Jacobus Perkois
Two Market Women, 1789

Reclining Sheep in a Landscape, 1759-82. Creator: Francesco Londonio
Reclining Sheep in a Landscape, 1759-82

2 WOMEN WHISPER IN CAFE
Women in Paris cafe; afraid to make themselves conspicious, propose to look as if they are waiting for someone. Date: 1903

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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.