Informal Collection (#8)

Young Woman with Earrings, 1657. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Woman with Earrings, 1657

The Waterfall at Tivoli, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Hubert Robert
The Waterfall at Tivoli, 18th/early 19th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Unidentified Flemish proverb, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Unidentified Flemish proverb, late 16th/early 17th century. From a private collection

Danae, 16th century. Artist: Titian
Danae, 16th century. From a private collection, New York, USA

The Best of Friends, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Best of Friends, 1888. The Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Mr Gladstone (left), takes a drink with Mr WH Smith from the Conservative Party

La France Maritime - Naval Infantry (everyday uniform). 19th century

La France Maritime - Naval Trainee (everyday uniform). 19th century

C J Burnup, cricketer and footballer. 1890s

Communist China - informal group discussion
Communist China - a group of people in informal discussion with an older man (left) as leader. Some of them are holding Maos Little Red Book in their hands

Matita advertisement, London Aeroplane Club
Advertisement for Matita, a fashion label specialising in smart, womens tailoring and what was called sportswear in those days

Simpsons of Piccadilly jacket and slacks, 1954
A gay scarlet wool jacket lined with jersey costing 8 12s. 6d. A warm and comfortable coat to wear with slacks about the house or farm (according to The Tatler!)

Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839, by Ja
Jan Adam Kruseman (1804-1862). Dutch painter. Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918
Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies, composed for the occasion - performed at an informal entertainment for Japanese and Foreign Exporters by the Shidzuokaken Tea Association, July 3rd 1918

Three women police officers in a garden
Three women police officers (Iris Walker, Connie Hobbs(?) and Joan Strangleman) posing for their photo in a garden. They are in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968

Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2
Informal group photo of women police officers on a balcony at the Met Polices WEC. They are M Pascoe (joined March 1942), Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke)

GREY SUIT
Earl Waldegrave in pale grey informal suit with single- breasted jacket worn with a wing collar & tie & a straw boater hat. Date: 1912

Male Type / Two Men 1920S
Two young men in three-piece suits and trilby hats, standing in front of a car. Date: 1920s

Louis XVI, King of France, informal portrait
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792). An informal portrait. Date: 1754 - 1793

Edward, Prince of Wales
Informal portrait of HRH Prince of Wales. Photo: LNA Date: circa 1924

President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks
Bringing " frankness and warmth" back into Anglo-American relations: President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks; and Churchills visit to congress. Date: 1952

Royal Army Pay Corps group, WW1
Group photo, six men of the Royal Army Pay Corps, with a kitten, somewhere in France during the First World War. The sign reads: Cheer O, The Mugs. Date: circa 1918

Royal Engineers group photo, France, WW1
Royal Engineers group photo of sergeants and a corporal, in France during the First World War, relaxing and reading a French newspaper, the Telegramme. Date: 1918

Soldiers eating in the open air at a camp
Soldiers eating at two long tables in the open air at a camp. Date: circa 1940s

Man in working clothes with a large dog at his side. Date: circa 1910s

Studio portrait, three people with boxer dog. Date: circa 1920s

Man with a collie dog in a street
Man in his shirtsleeves with a collie dog in a street. Date: circa 1910s

Late Victorian picture of a man in garden at Offerton Lane, Stockport. Identified only as G. Ellwood, he shows typical clothing of the period for what was presumably an informal occasion Date: 1902

Five men relaxing on a bench at Moorfield Tennis Club, 1913. Despite the formal clothing, the men in the picture are obviously very relaxed and informal. Date: 1913

Crew members, HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser
Group photo of seven crew members on the deck of HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser. Date: circa 1908

International Scouts Camp, Youlbury, near Oxford
A group of scouts at an International Scouts Camp, Youlbury, near Oxford, where ten countries were represented, including Poland, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Norway and France

Scouts and Guides of Fiji, South Pacific. Date: circa 1970s

Group photo, 1st Cairo Troop, Egypt

Group of boy scouts outside Byzantine church, Cyprus
Group of boy scouts outside a Byzantine church, Cyprus. Date: 1933

Informal group of boy scouts, Cyprus
Informal group of boy scouts about to leave for camp, Cyprus. They are a mixture of English, Greek, Armenian and Turkish. Date: 20th century

Prince Edward of Wales, 1931
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) photographed alighting from a ship on 11th February 1931. Later, Edward would become known as the Duke of Windsor

Royal tour: Prince Edward of Wales in Hamilton, Bermuda, 1931
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) shown as he arrived in Hamilton, Bermuda, coming from the dock to the carriage, accompanied by F.G Roundthwaite, Superintendent of the Mid-Ocean Golf Club

Prince Edward of Wales visiting his Duchy of Cornwall estate
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) photographed during a visit to his Duchy of Cornwall estates in August 1922. Later, Edward would become known as the Duke of Windsor

East End Womens Club at Public House Door
An informal womens club, some with children, gather outside a public house in Londons East End. Date: 1902

Le Concert Champetre
A group of musicians play together in the countryside. Date: 18th century

Coppee Photo
FRANCOIS COPPEE French writer, caught by the photographer in a splendidly informal scene, in 1907. Date: 1842 - 1908

Young Woman Knitting ca 1883 Oil canvas 19 3 / 4 x 23 5 / 8
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Monsieur Henry Dihau, 1891 (oil on canvas)
XIR7005 Monsieur Henry Dihau, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 41.8x30.1 cm; Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; French, out of copyright

The Family of the First Viscount of Santarem, 1816 (oil on canvas)
XIR488836 The Family of the First Viscount of Santarem, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Sequeira, Domingos Antonio de (1768-1837); 136x177 cm; National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon

Victor Louis (oil on canvas)
XIR386093 Victor Louis (oil on canvas) by Lonsing, Francois Louis (1739-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Nicolas Louis)

Portrait of an architect (oil on canvas)
XIR383907 Portrait of an architect (oil on canvas) by Tournieres, Robert (1668-1752); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Portrait d un architecte; ); French, out of copyright

Count Leo Tolstoy, after a painting by Jan Styka (litho)
KW371093 Count Leo Tolstoy, after a painting by Jan Styka (litho) by Russian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tolstoy (1828-1910)

Dmitry Filosofov (charcoal on paper)
BAL367674 Dmitry Filosofov (charcoal on paper) by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Michael Balfe, engraved by the artist (engraving)
XJF365341 Michael Balfe, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Salabert, Firmin (1811-95) (after); Private Collection; (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.