Oration Collection (#3)

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

The Hustings. Vox populi, We ll have a mug! a mug! a mug!, 1796. Artist
The Hustings. Vox populi, We ll have a mug! a mug! a mug!, 1796. Charles James Fox on the hustings at Covent Garden speaking to the mob saying

Election fair, Copenhagen Fields, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray
Election fair, Copenhagen Fields, London, 1795. I tell you, citizens, we mean to new-dress the Constitution and turn it, and set a new nap on it Shakespeare

Interior of the hall; delivery of the annual orations, Christs Hospital, City of London, 1850

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon
Beauty & Intellect are superior to Brute Force. An anti-suffrage cartoon mocking a suffragette. The speaker is depicted in a style in which suffragettes were often unfairly portrayed as a harridan

The Appeal to the People. Eamon De Valera speaks in County Clare 1923. After a lithograph by American artist George Bellows

HOUS2A-00047
Coffee-house orator in London, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19t9h-century illustration

Winston Churchill as an orator
Sketches made in the House of Commons by Samuel Begg showing Winston Churchills parliamentary mannerisms. By 1907 Churchill was under-secretary of State for the colonies

Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers. Artist: Corneille, Michel, the Younger (1642-1708)
Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
In 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as President defeating Democrat George B McClellan with 55% of the popular vote. He was inaugurated at the Capitol Date: 1865

Illustrated London News cover, 1st October 1842
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 1st October 1842, featuring an article on our relations with America, and an engraving of the oration at Christs Hospital. Date: 1842

Winston Churchill addressing meeting in Birmingham
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - British statesman and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Seen here addressing a meeting at the Birmingham Town Hall (along with Lord Hugh Cecil)

Tsar and People
Der Zar und sein Volk - when his subjects clamour for a constitution (verfassung) Nicolas thanks them politely for their oration, and wishes them a good night. Date: 1904

Shakespeare Commem 1853
Shakespeare commemoration at Stratford - the oration at the church gate. Date: 1853

Centennial Celebration of the Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7Th: the Hon. John W. Daniel Delivering the Historical Oration. South Carolina

Queen Elizabeth in the Camp at Tilbury, 1811(engraving)
XJF872760 Queen Elizabeth in the Camp at Tilbury, 1811(engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789
XIR34098 Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 87x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Rival Candidates, frontispiece in the book History of the Westminster Election
XCF290964 The Rival Candidates, frontispiece in the book History of the Westminster Election.. by Lovers of Truth and Justice, London, 1784 (colour etching) by Rowlandson

To the Public... plate 3 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (relief etching
XYC285526 To the Public... plate 3 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (relief etching printed in orange with pen & w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 34.3x26.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Danton and Desmoulins defend themselves before the Convention, 30th March 1794
KW245901 Danton and Desmoulins defend themselves before the Convention, 30th March 1794, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) 1847-62 (litho) by French School

The Sermon of St. John the Baptist (oil on canvas)
XIR230396 The Sermon of St. John the Baptist (oil on canvas) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 115x168 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; Flemish, out of copyright

The Sermon of St. Paul at Ephesus, 1649 (oil on canvas)
XIR198487 The Sermon of St. Paul at Ephesus, 1649 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 394x328 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Predication de Saint Paul a Ephese; ); French

Motion in the Garden of the Palais-Royal, July 1789 (gouache on card)
XIR175551 Motion in the Garden of the Palais-Royal, July 1789 (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); 36x53.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Study for King Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) Swearing his Oath to the Chamber of Deputies
XIR231260 Study for King Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) Swearing his Oath to the Chamber of Deputies, 9th August 1830 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); Musee de la Vie Romantique, Paris

Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) Making a Speech at the Cirque Fernando, 1883 (oil
XIR156239 Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) Making a Speech at the Cirque Fernando, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 243x245 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League in Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF106698 Meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League in Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) Orating, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930)
KW102383 Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) Orating, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) (engraving) by Viollat, Eugene Joseph (d.1901) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Taft on the Campaign Trail in Colorado, USA - Giant Veg
William Howard Taft (18571930), on the Campaign Trail in Colorado, USA - the card is entitled Prosperity due to the funny addition of piles of exaggerated-size vegetables

The Story of Cruel Joseph - Joseph Chamberlain
The Story of Cruel Joseph. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) as the political menace, making trouble for Tories and Radicals

Orators Corner (Speakers Corner) - Hyde Park, London Date: circa 1940

Famous author and veteran actress as orators. Mr Gilbert Frankau, the author, and Mrs Kendall, the veteran actress, delivered addresses at the National Institute for the Blind. Mrs Kendall speaking

Lincolns Inn Oration
A woman addresses a crowd of men during a lunchtime oration at Lincolns Inn Fields, London Date: 1950s

Russells Reform Bill
Foreign Secretary Lord John Russell proposes his Reform Bill. The Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, did not support it and it failed to become law. Date: 1860

Pico della Mirandola, Italian philosopher
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), Italian philosopher. Pico was born at mirandola, near Modena, into an aristocratic family. He was a precocious child and was tutored in Latin and Greek

Battle wounds of Aeneas, Roman fresco. Aeneas (centre) has been wounded in battle. He leans upon his spear and rests his left hand on the shoulder of his little son Ascanius, who weeps bitterly

Large crowd listens to Mussolini
A wonderful shot of a large crowd in Rome, Italy listening to a speech by Benito Mussolini. Date: December, 1927

Caratacus before Emperor Claudius
Caratacus was a historical British chieftain of the Catuvellauni tribe, who led the British resistance to the Roman conquest

Oration of Demosthenes
An oration of Demosthenes

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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.