Pears Collection (#13)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Pears Poires c. 1890 Oil
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Pears (Poires), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1890, Oil on canvas, Overall: 9 x 12 3/8 in. (22.9 x 31.4 cm)

Poultry Seller chicken merchant old man sitting
The Poultry Seller, The chicken merchant. An old man is sitting with a chicken on her lap, on the right a young woman with coins in her hand

Vertumnus Pomona guise old woman addresses beloved
Vertumnus and Pomona, Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus, in the guise of an old woman, addresses his beloved, the naked Pomona. Vertumnus grabs a vine with her right hand

European Blue Tit perched on pears

Agriculture - Mature Bartlett pears on the tree in late afternoon light / Brentwood, California, USA

Variety Of Fruit In A Row On A Wooden Shelf; Waterloo, Quebec, Canada

Pears Background

Mr Frank Harris and his son John, working the cider press at Church Lench. December 1974

George Griffin of Elm Farm, Purshall Green loads pears into the pulping machine. September 1960

Advertisement for Pears Soap from Illustrated London News. 1894

Railway Station, Peshawar Cantonment, British India
Railway Station, Peshawar, Peshawar Cantonment, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920

Cartoon, Bubbles, WW1
Cartoon, Bubbles, showing Kaiser Wilhelm in a parody of Millais painting for Pears Soap. 1914-1918

Thomas J. Barratt
Thomas James Barratt (1841-1914), chairman of soap manufacturer A&F Pears. Called here the pioneer of pictorial advertisement and elsewhere the father of modern advertising. Date: C.1912

Pears Soap Advertisement, WW1 - munitions worker
Advertisement for the famous Pears soap, the first in their Womanhood in War-Time series. No. 1 is My Lady of Munitions and features a munitions worker or munitionette in uniform at a wash bowl. 1917

You Dirty Boy, Kaiser Wilhelm II cartoon, WW1
A cartoon depicting Europe as a sensible woman with sleeves rolled up, washing the ears of Kaiser Wilhelm II with a washing bowl labelled, Denunciation of Humanity

Picture No. 11674825
European Wild Pear fruits on tree. Date:

European Pear (Pyrus pyraster) in an orchard meadow, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Quinces, lemons, pears and grapes, 1887-1888. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Quinces, lemons, pears and grapes, 1887-1888. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Advert for Pears soap, 1921: beautifies and protects the skin and matchless for the complexion Date: 1921

Table display -- fruit basket
Table display -- wickerwork style fruit basket made out of pound cake or almond paste, with grapes, apples and pears. 19th century

Pears advertisement by Madame Yevonde
Advertisement for Pears soap featuring a portrait of an attractive young woman by society photographer Madame Yevonde, together with an assessment of the type of face she likes to photograph - Here

Pears on a circular Christmas card
Two ripe pears on a circular Christmas card with a white and gold plate pattern. Date: circa 1890s

Homewards - for Christmas by Charles Pears
Illustration by Chas. (Charles) Pears showing a car driving down a quiet and snowy rural road. The picture is drawn from the perspective of the car behind, whose headlights illuminate the scene

Red purse full of money on a cutout card
Red purse full of coins, notes and stamps on a cutout card. Date: circa 1890s

A Sleepy Pear by Lawson Wood
A pair of adorable baby orang utans snuggle up together for a snooze under an orange blanket, a nibbled pear cast to one side. Date: 1932

Windsor pear in gold and cream on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

The Mothers Picture Alphabet -- P, showing a mother teaching her child to pray. Date: circa 1860

WW2 greetings card, Shelling a British Convoy from the French Coast, by Charles Pears, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

Pears Soap advertisement, Red Cross Nurse, WW1
Advertisement for Pears soap from the First World War period, part of their Womanhood in Wartime series with this one featuring a Red Cross nurse

Pears Soap advertisement, land girl, 1918
Advertisement for Pears soap during the First World War, part of their Womanhood in Wartime, series, featuring a member of the Womens Land Army ploughing a field Date: 1918

Peter Pears and Imogen Holst Rehearsing
Peter Pears rehearsing at Blythburgh Church for the Choral Concert on 1 July 1961. Imogen Holst, who conducted, sits on the left. Date: 1961

Christopher Keyte and Peter Pears in Rehearsal
Christopher Keyte, bass, the Christus and Peter Pears, tenor Evangelist, rehearsing the St John Passion of Schweitz at Blythburgh Church, 1 July 1961. Date: 1961

Peter Pears and Mstislav Rostropovich
Peter Pears standing by Rostropovich in the Aldeburgh Parish Church, Aldeburgh Festival. Rostropovichs hosts were introducing him to the church in which he would give his first Aldeburgh Festival

Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Mstislav Rostropovich
Peter Pears (tenor) talking with Rostropovich (cello). Benjamin Britten talking to unidentified man. Rostropovichs hosts were introducing him to the church in which he would give his first Aldeburgh

Peter Pears and Alfred Deller, Aldeburgh Festival 1962
Peter Pears (tenor) and Alfred Deller (counter-tenor) rehearsing Bach: Cantata No.71 for the Choral and Orchestral Concert in the Aldeburgh Parish Church (24 June), Aldeburgh Festival 1962 Date: 1962

Peter Pears Thinking
A very typical expression of Peter Pears with his neice Susan. People would often put ideas to him rather than directly to Benjamin Britten

Peter Pears and Darien Angadi
Peter Pears with Darien Angadi (treble) centre rehearsing for the Choral and Orchestral Concert in the Aldburgh Parish Church (24 June), Aldeburgh Festival 1962 Date: 1962

Repeating Pattern - Compote of Pears (red background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Picture No. 11674826
European Wild Pear fruits on tree. Date:

Still Life with Monkey (oil on canvas)
XIR899014 Still Life with Monkey (oil on canvas) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); 97x126 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Nature morte au singe)

Virgin and Child, 1482 (oil on panel)
XIR897835 Virgin and Child, 1482 (oil on panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Vierge el Enfant); Italian, out of copyright

Goblin Harvest, c. 1910 (w / c on paper)
BAL58308 Goblin Harvest, c.1910 (w/c on paper) by Bowerley or Bauerle, Amelia M. (d.1919) (attr.to); 24.1x44.4 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Still life
BAL49340 Still life by Flegel, Georg (1566-1638); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Mrs Weltje in her Shop in Pall Mall, 1783 (engraving)
XJF473768 Mrs Weltje in her Shop in Pall Mall, 1783 (engraving) by Bretherton, Charles (1760-1783); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Autumn, 1641 (etching)
XJF407361 Autumn, 1641 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of 4 female figures symbolising the four seasons; ); Czech, out of copyright

Flowers, dish with fruit and carafe, 1865 (oil on canvas)
BAL385527 Flowers, dish with fruit and carafe, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

French lady and a cook bring the desserts by Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th century. According to other contemporaries

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"Pears: A Fruitful Journey Through Time and Culture" From the iconic Pears soap advertisements to the delightful image of a partridge in a pear tree, they have woven themselves into our history and culture. This humble fruit has not only been celebrated for its health benefits but also served as inspiration for various artistic endeavors. In 1887, an eye-catching poster titled "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality" was published by the Retail, urging people to embrace a healthier lifestyle by consuming more fruits like pears. The message resonated with many who recognized the importance of incorporating nutritious choices into their diet. Speaking soap, it became synonymous with cleanliness during the Victorian period. An advertisement from 1912 proudly proclaimed that even chemists recommended this renowned brand. Its popularity endured through time, leaving an indelible mark on society's perception of hygiene. Beyond advertisements, pears found their way into music festivals as well. In 1963, Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz graced the Aldeburgh Festival stage with their musical prowess, captivating audiences with their harmonious melodies. Janet Baker and Bryan Drake joined them in creating unforgettable performances that showcased both talent and passion. Transporting us back further in time is a glimpse into Falmouth Railway Station in Cornwall during the early 1900s. Here we find another Pears soap advertisement adorning its walls – a testament to how deeply ingrained this brand had become within everyday life. The beauty of nature also embraces pears; they blossom gracefully on meadows across Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. These flowering pear trees paint landscapes with delicate hues each spring – reminding us that nature's wonders can be found even within something as simple as a piece of fruit. As we reflect upon these diverse aspects surrounding pears – from racist Pear ads (which should never be endorsed) to cultural icons such as Peter Pears and the enchanting Victorian scrap – we are reminded of their timeless appeal.