Informal Collection (#3)

The Folkestad family, 1912 (oil on canvas)
OVR398895 The Folkestad family, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); 143x189 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Degas in a Green Jacket, c. 1856 (oil on canvas)
5984013 Degas in a Green Jacket, c.1856 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917))

Mrs. Herbert Duckworth with Florence Fisher, George Duckworth, and Herbert Fisher, August 1872. A work made of albumen print

Soren Kierkegaard Playing Chess (pen and ink with wash on paper)
GIA1153740 Soren Kierkegaard Playing Chess (pen and ink with wash on paper) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red-ground informal ladys robe and apron skirt, 19th-20th century (damask)
3504684 Red-ground informal ladys robe and apron skirt, 19th-20th century (damask) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Outdoor Opera (oil on panel)
488290 The Outdoor Opera (oil on panel) by Wuttke, Carl (1849-1927); 46x36.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

The Child and the Dog (pen & ink with coloured pencils on paper)
480613 The Child and the Dog (pen & ink with coloured pencils on paper) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 21.2x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Piazza Barberini, Rome, 1830 (oil on canvas)
829001 Piazza Barberini, Rome, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Bergen, Karl von (1794-1835); 101x139 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Crown Prince Ludwig (1786-1868) in the Spanish Wine Tavern in Rome, 1824
3433140 Crown Prince Ludwig (1786-1868) in the Spanish Wine Tavern in Rome, 1824 by Catel, Franz Ludwig (1778-1856); Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich

The Cellist (self-portrait), 1847 (oil on canvas)
3588435 The Cellist (self-portrait), 1847 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 117x89 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Queen Alexandra at Sandringham House with one of her dogs (b / w photo)
6014445 Queen Alexandra at Sandringham House with one of her dogs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701572 Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scoff - food.); South African, out of copyright

Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein at his villa in Caputh, near Berlin
940923 Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein at his villa in Caputh, near Berlin, July 1930 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elizabeth Siddal, seated on the ground (pen, sepia and wash on paper)
1202913 Elizabeth Siddal, seated on the ground (pen, sepia and wash on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 18.3x12.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A Victorian Walking Party, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
495543 A Victorian Walking Party, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

British Indian Army Camp, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495541 British Indian Army Camp, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Family group in an interior (pen & ink with wash on paper)
CTS413009 Family group in an interior (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Faccini, Pietro (1560/2-1602); 29.8x20.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Portrait of Antoine de la Roque (red chalk on paper)
FIT418009 Portrait of Antoine de la Roque (red chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 22.8x16.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Prince of Wales (pencil on paper)
466009 The Prince of Wales (pencil on paper) by Manners, Violet (Duchess of Rutland) (1856-1937); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Portrait of Augustin Pajou, 1782 (pencil on paper)
BMT409253 Portrait of Augustin Pajou, 1782 (pencil on paper) by Pajou, Jacques Augustin Catherine (1766-1828); 39x31 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Victoria Dubourg, c. 1866 (graphite on paper)
778589 Victoria Dubourg, c.1866 (graphite on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 30.9x21.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Victoria Dubourg (1840-1926)); French, out of copyright

King Edward of England rescues a young cyclist in Marienbad (Bohemia) (colour litho)
2814936 King Edward of England rescues a young cyclist in Marienbad (Bohemia) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry Adams with his dog, Marquis, c. 1883 (b / w photo)
2819503 Henry Adams with his dog, Marquis, c.1883 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); 11.7x19.3 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

William and Catherine Gladstone at a picnic (colour photo)
3093940 William and Catherine Gladstone at a picnic (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William and Catherine Gladstone at a picnic)

A family, three adults and a little girl, sitting in a rustic, trellis garden room outside. They re drinking wine so are likely to be French! Date: 1890s

A jolly scene outside the Rosenburgh guest house in Margate, with all residents posed outside for an informal photograph. Date: c.1935

Studies of Heads (The Berard Children), 1881 (oil on canvas)
CLK339833 Studies of Heads (The Berard Children), 1881 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 62.6x81.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Portrait of David Garrick (1717-79) (left) and William Windham of Felbrigg (1717-61
PAR87629 Portrait of David Garrick (1717-79) (left) and William Windham of Felbrigg (1717-61) (right) c.1745 by Hayman, Francis (1708-76); 99x84 cm; Private Collection; ePartridge Fine Arts, London

Maud (1875-1960) and Leonard (1872-1953) Messel at Nymans (b / w photo)
LSH239471 Maud (1875-1960) and Leonard (1872-1953) Messel at Nymans (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Linley Sambourne House, London

Portrait of Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) (oil on canvas)
LST203730 Portrait of Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (studio of); 124.5x102.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

PD. 869-1973 Still Life with a Vase of Flowers on a Table Set for a Meal, c
FIT89341 PD.869-1973 Still Life with a Vase of Flowers on a Table Set for a Meal, c.1810 (w/c & gouache) by Prevost, Jean-Louis (c.1760-1810); 19.2x26.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Sculptor, 1845 (oil on canvas)
482716 The Sculptor, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 55.9x41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Splendid Bouquet of Assorted Flowers, c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
474809 A Splendid Bouquet of Assorted Flowers, c.1861 (oil on canvas) by Lemaire, Marie Therese (fl.1861); 65.4x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

La Brasserie, 1883 (oil on canvas)
1769626 La Brasserie, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 65.5x81.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Ace of Hearts (oil on canvas)
3930850 Ace of Hearts (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 81x92 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Marie Dressler at home with dog and parrot, 1905 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381385 Marie Dressler at home with dog and parrot, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

On the Balcony, 1893 (pastel on paper)
MMT383950 On the Balcony, 1893 (pastel on paper) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 47x56 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sur le Balcon; ); French, out of copyright

Victorian Summer Outing Group, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
498440 Victorian Summer Outing Group, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701578 English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Making Mats in Zululand, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701571 Making Mats in Zululand, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Florence, Arthur and Charles Moore on a sea-shore, 1868 (oil on board)
695572 Florence, Arthur and Charles Moore on a sea-shore, 1868 (oil on board) by Crosby, William (fl.1859-73); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Self Portrait, 1928 (oil on board)
TAY153945 Self Portrait, 1928 (oil on board) by O Conor, Roderic (1860-1940); 45.7x38 cm; Private Collection; The Taylor Gallery, London, UK; Irish, out of copyright

PD. 874-1973 Still Life of a Table with Flowers and Fruit, c. 1810 (w / c & gouache)
FIT89342 PD.874-1973 Still Life of a Table with Flowers and Fruit, c.1810 (w/c & gouache) by Prevost, Jean-Louis (c.1760-1810); 19.2x27 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Crew members, US Olympia, flagship cruiser
Group photo of crew members, US flagship Olympia, cruiser, with Lieutenant-Commander Louis Sayre Van Duzer and officers. Date: circa 1898

Roy Sambourne (1878-1946) (b / w photo)
LSH240102 Roy Sambourne (1878-1946) (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; (add.info.: son of Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910);

Anne and Oliver Messel (b / w photo)
LSH239472 Anne and Oliver Messel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; (add.info)

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"Capturing the Essence of Informality: From Paul McCartney to The Queen and Beyond" Step into a world where formality takes a backseat, as we delve into the realm moments that have left an indelible mark on history. Paul McCartney (1942-), the legendary musician who enchanted millions with his melodies, effortlessly embodies informality through his music that resonates with people from all walks of life. Even royalty embraces informality, as seen in a candid snapshot of The Queen at Badminton Horse Trials, comfortably seated in her Land-Rover. This glimpse behind the scenes reveals a side rarely witnessed by the public. Traveling back in time to Christmas Day 1914, amidst the chaos of World War I trenches, soldiers laid down their weapons for an impromptu truce. In this extraordinary display of humanity and camaraderie, formalities were set aside for a brief moment of peace. The art world also captures informal beauty; Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party" transports us to 1881 France. Brushstrokes depict friends enjoying each other's company without pretense or constraint – an ode to carefree moments shared among kindred spirits. Nature itself offers solace through its hidden gems like The Lost Gardens of Heligan in the UK. Here lies a sanctuary where visitors can wander freely amongst overgrown foliage and forgotten ruins – embracing nature's own informal masterpiece. In more recent times, candid shots from All Academy PhotoShoots on September 22nd capture unguarded moments filled with laughter and genuine connections between individuals brought together by their shared experiences. Venturing further north brings us to St Kilda Parliament on Isle of Harris, Scotland - members gather informally under open skies discussing matters close to their hearts while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that inspire free thought and open dialogue.