Oration Collection (#2)

Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190487 Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35.8x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

St. Paul Preaching at the Areopagus, from a series depicting the Acts of the Apostles
XIR190315 St. Paul Preaching at the Areopagus, from a series depicting the Acts of the Apostles, woven at the Beauvais Workshop under the direction of Philippe Behagle (1641-1705)

Saint John the Baptist Preaching, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
4073391 Saint John the Baptist Preaching, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Reuter, Willem (c.1642-81); 49x66 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889
STC385356 John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Caesar addressing the malcontent legions in the Campus Martius (litho)
STC416070 Caesar addressing the malcontent legions in the Campus Martius (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar (100-44 BC)

M. Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870, illustration from Cassell
STC410934 M. Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Mollio throwing down his torch before the Inquisition, illustration from
621441 Mollio throwing down his torch before the Inquisition, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Before the Battle of Leuthen, 3 December 1757 (colour litho)
STC434376 Before the Battle of Leuthen, 3 December 1757 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Pickwick Delivering His Famous Oration (etching)
2809881 Mr Pickwick Delivering His Famous Oration (etching) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick Delivering His Famous Oration.); © Look and Learn

Edwin Montagu and Gandhi
A page from The Graphic, depicting Edwin Montagu(1879 -1924) at the time of his resignation as Secretary of State for India, and the recently arrested Mahatma Gandhi(1869-1948)

There was an Old Man at a Station, who made a promiscuous Oration (litho)
966263 There was an Old Man at a Station, who made a promiscuous Oration (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man at a Station)

Joseph Parker, Congregational Minister
Parkers Peace. Joseph Parker (1830-1902), Congregational Minister railing against the horror of the Turk (Sultan Abdul Hamid II). Date: 1900

The sermon of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1598 (oil on wood)
3617956 The sermon of Saint John the Baptist, c.1598 (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 115x164 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791
PNP257449 The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791, published in the National Gazette 31 October, 1791 (print) by American School

Luther preaching in the old wooden church at Wittemberg
619647 Luther preaching in the old wooden church at Wittemberg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Orations of Demosthenes (c. 384-322 BC), facsimile of a 14th century manuscript made
STC192773 The Orations of Demosthenes (c.384-322 BC), facsimile of a 14th century manuscript made for the Farnese family, published by Day & Son (colour litho) by English School

St Lawrence discourses in the presence of the Prefect Decius
CTS404685 St Lawrence discourses in the presence of the Prefect Decius, 1581 (pen & brown ink with brown wash) by Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630); 25.5x28.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Election meeting in Ireland, 1825, illustration from Cassell
STC393312 Election meeting in Ireland, 1825, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

George Whitefield Preaching, illustration from Cassell
STC393262 George Whitefield Preaching, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Catiline at bay (litho)
STC416060 Catiline at bay (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catiline Conspiracy, led by Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BC)

Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BC) Orating (stone) (detail of 102091)
XIR182908 Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BC) Orating (stone) (detail of 102091) by Roman, (1st century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

O Connell at the meeting at Trim, illustration from Cassells
IL370538 O Connell at the meeting at Trim, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Wollen

Charles James Fox as Demosthenes, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373563 Charles James Fox as Demosthenes, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Rowlandson

John Lilburne on the pillory, illustration from Cassell
STC385332 John Lilburne on the pillory, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

An oration of Demosthenes (engraving)
653890 An oration of Demosthenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An oration of Demosthenes)

Saint John the Baptist Preaching to the Multitude (oil on panel)
712315 Saint John the Baptist Preaching to the Multitude (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 116.8x174.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sermon of John the Baptist, 1604 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73198 The Sermon of John the Baptist, 1604 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 107x167 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Scipios appeal to the people (litho)
STC416048 Scipios appeal to the people (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus (235-183 BC)

The Preaching of St. John the Baptist (oil on panel)
CH401034 The Preaching of St. John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 106x165.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India
CHT237170 Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1897 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving)
3025921 Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nicholas preaching to the crowd from a boat on the Scheldt
619714 Nicholas preaching to the crowd from a boat on the Scheldt, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Oration at Christs Hospital (engraving)
5230638 The Oration at Christs Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oration at Christs Hospital)

Bishop of Lodi preaching at the trial of Huss, illustration from
619634 Bishop of Lodi preaching at the trial of Huss, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Eyre Arms Assembly Hall, St. Johns Wood (engraving)
619604 Eyre Arms Assembly Hall, St. Johns Wood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
499716 The Continence of Scipio, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 155.5x132 (framed) 127x105 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Introduction of the Home Rule Bill: Mr. Gladstone delivering his peroration, 1886
STC385343 Introduction of the Home Rule Bill: Mr. Gladstone delivering his peroration, 1886, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Wilson

King George speaking over the wireless (b / w photo)
STC444626 King George speaking over the wireless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George V (1865-1936)

Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) delivering the Gettysburg address at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
PNP258549 Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) delivering the Gettysburg address at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, November 1863 (colour litho) by American School

Roman Orator, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho)
STC131693 Roman Orator, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Jesus Christs sermon on the Mount
Vintage engraving of Jesus Christs sermon on the Mount

IRISH POLITICAL MEETING
A political meeting in progress in Ireland during elections, union flags displayed prominently on the wall - the candidate tries to speak in a hostile atmosphere Date: 1893

An Oration of Demosthenes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Oration of Demosthenes, 1890. Demosthenes (384-322 BC), Greek statesman and orator, worked as a professional speech-writer and lawyer

Paul Deroulede (1846-1914) Making a Speech at Bougival, January 1913 (oil on canvas)
XIR231567 Paul Deroulede (1846-1914) Making a Speech at Bougival, January 1913 (oil on canvas) by Cormon, Fernand (1854-1924); 190x136 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Interior of Christs Hospital School, Newgate Street, City of London, 1822. Artist
Interior of Christs Hospital School, Newgate Street, City of London, 1822. Scene showing the annual orations on St Matthews Day

The Rival Candidates, 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Candidates, 1784. The three candidates for the Westminster constituency at the 1784 general election. Charles James Fox in the centre, in the pose of orator

Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug, 1788. William Pitt is standing on a platform. On the left is a deputation from the City Committee which is led by Bishop Pretyman

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"From Moorfields to Trafalgar Square: A Journey Through the Power of Oration" In 1742, amidst the bustling Moorfields Fair, George Whitefield took center stage, captivating a diverse crowd with his powerful oratory skills. His words echoed through the air, reaching hearts and minds alike. William Hogarth's masterpiece "The Sleeping Congregation" portrays a scene all too familiar - an audience lulled into slumber by lackluster preaching. But in contrast, Keir Hardie's address at Trafalgar Square breathed life into suffragettes' fight for equality, igniting a fire within their souls. Patrick Henry's legendary speech to the First Continental Congress in 1774 reverberated with passion and conviction. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris immortalized this American hero as he rallied his compatriots towards revolution. "PANC2A-00048" captures a moment frozen in time - an orator commanding attention from an eager audience. The uncorking of old sherry symbolizes not only celebration but also the release of ideas that intoxicate minds and inspire change. Abraham Lincoln's iconic address at Gettysburg stands as a testament to the power of concise yet profound rhetoric. In just a few minutes, he united a divided nation under one common purpose. As US Election Campaign1908 unfolded, candidates utilized their oratory prowess to sway voters' opinions and secure their place in history. Meanwhile, liberal meetings held at St James's Hall became arenas where ideas clashed and alliances formed. Marcellus Mourned may have found solace among tombstones in Pere Lachaise Cemetery; however, even death cannot silence influential voices forever. Jean-Baptiste Massillon's sermons continue to resonate centuries later - reminders that great orators leave indelible marks on society. Through these glimpses into history, we witness how mere words possess transformative power when delivered with conviction.