Gossiping Collection (#5)

The Chat, c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
NUL120729 The Chat, c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The water gymnasium of the Champs-Elysees at Paris, 1847 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT224479 The water gymnasium of the Champs-Elysees at Paris, 1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Woman with Baby Carriage, New York, 1919 (w / c on paper)
BRN161521 Woman with Baby Carriage, New York, 1919 (w/c on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Bulgarian, out of copyright

Women chatting or The New Mother, late 17th century (coloured engraving)
CHT157476 Women chatting or The New Mother, late 17th century (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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)

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

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 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)

Two Ladies by the Water (pastel on paper)
XKH144732 Two Ladies by the Water (pastel on paper) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 28.2x43.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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

Childhood confidences in the playground of the girls school beside the walls of Tewesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire/ Sitting in shade of tree Circa 1935

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

Irish students working in English factories during their holidays. August 1966

Guinness Flats in Stamford Hill, London, have got their own war factory. In the little club room hut behind the estate houswifes are busy all day long making torch batteries

Miss Brenda Sharman, Mrs Dorothy Kerstin, Mrs Edna Reed, and Miss Mabel Anderson, women workers at a boots factory having fun and joking around November 1958 f

Childhood confidences in the playground of the girls school beside the walls of Tewesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire/ Sitting in shade of tree Circa 1935

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

Women. Dock Strike. On the left is Mrs. Demmon, her husband was a Docker, now abroad in the army. She has eight children. She, like several other women seen in the district

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

EMBROIDERING LADY
A lady is seated at her embroidery frame, while sharing the gossip of her two visitors Date: circa 1840

PARIS / PALAIS ROYAL 1792
The fashionable crowd meeting and gossiping in the gardens of the Palais-Royal, Paris Date: 1792

The Two Gossips (Les Deux Commeres), 1832. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
The Two Gossips (Les Deux Commeres), 1832

Carnival, 1894. 1894. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Carnival, 1894

Gossip, 1873. Creator: Giovanni Boldini
Gossip, 1873

The Light Side of Nature - Three older working class women wrapped-up well in shawls and aprons standing chatting alongside a sign for the Fair Women exhibition at The Grafton Galleries. Date: 1894

Holland House - A Garden Party, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Holland House-A Garden Party, 1872. After the death of 4th Baron Holland, his wife continued to entertain London society at Holland House, originally known as Cope Castle, in Kensington

The Old Fish Market, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Old Fish Market, 1898. Fish market in Aberdeen harbour. From " Our Own Country, Volume III". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Old ladies on corner of Rue de la Cite in Cergy Pontoise
Three old ladies and a dog chat on the corner of Rue de la Cite in Cergy Pontoise, northern France 1994 Date: 1994

Old ladies in Krakow park in winter, Poland
Poland - two old ladies in Krakow park in winter. One gestures and waves her handbag Date: 1988

Clothing from 1850-1856, 1907, (1937). Creator: Cecil W Trout
Clothing from 1850-1856, 1907, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Psammetichus I (664-610) king of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt used his helmet for libation in the Temple of Hephaestus

The Young Englishwoman, 1871, 1943. Creator: Unknown
The Young Englishwoman, 1871, 1943. Hand coloured lithograph of French fashions modelled for British womens magazine The Young Englishwoman

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Charles I (1600-1649) calls for the arrest of the Five Members John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles

Richard Duke of Gloucester accusing the Queen of Edward IV with Witchcraft, 1773. Elizabeth Woodville, Queen consort to King Edward IV from 1464 until his death in 1483

Newly Engaged couple at a large Dinner Party. Date: circa 1905

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"Gossiping: A Timeless Tale of Whispers and Chatter" Step back in time to the glamorous 1950s with Harvey Nichols advertisement, where gossip was as fashionable as the latest Paris fashions. The air filled with secrets and rumors, adding an intriguing allure to society's elite. In c1887, Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow captured the essence of Galway Gossips, showcasing two women engrossed in a conversation that transcended time. Their animated gestures and hushed tones hinted at scandalous tales being shared. During WWII, a powerful message emerged through the iconic "Careless Talk Costs Lives" poster. It reminded us all that idle chatter could have dire consequences for national security. Words whispered carelessly had the power to change lives forever. Henri Clark's poignant music sheet titled "The Poor Washerwoman" depicted a woman burdened by her own trials while others gossiped around her. This artwork served as a reminder of how gossip can harm those who are already struggling. Meanwhile, Liverpool housewives gathered on street corners, holding parcels but also sharing stories that traveled faster than their footsteps. These women found solace in exchanging news amidst their daily routines. Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny showcased three daytime outfits that were not only fashion-forward but also perfect for engaging in lively conversations over tea or cocktails. Fashion became intertwined with gossip culture - each outfit telling its own story. "The Ladies in the Refectory, " painted on cardboard in 1893-94 by an unknown artist, portrayed women bonding over meals while indulging in juicy tidbits about their peers' lives. Gossip provided entertainment during mundane moments. A thought-provoking cartoon from years gone by questioned societal norms surrounding sex before marriage – sparking discussions among friends and neighbors alike about moral values and personal choices. Promoting connectivity beyond face-to-face encounters came an advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service in 1932.