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Pears Collection (page 3)

"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

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Howell variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Pear of the Howell variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7278491 Pear of the Howell variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Dix pear variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Pear of the Dix pear variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7278489 Pear of the Dix pear variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Buffum Pear variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856

Pear of the Buffum Pear variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278469 Pear of the Buffum Pear variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Buffum Pear variety)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Lawrence Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Pear of the Lawrence Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278466 Pear of the Lawrence Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Lawrence Pear variety)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Las Canas Pear variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Pear of the Las Canas Pear variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278446 Pear of the Las Canas Pear variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Las Canas Pear variety)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Flemish Beauty Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Pear of the Flemish Beauty Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278435 Pear of the Flemish Beauty Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Flemish Beauty Pear variety)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear of the Belle Lucrative Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Pear of the Belle Lucrative Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278430 Pear of the Belle Lucrative Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Belle Lucrative Pear variety)

Background imagePears Collection: The Sieulle Pear, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856

The Sieulle Pear, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278418 The Sieulle Pear, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sieulle Pear)

Background imagePears Collection: The Beurre dAremberg pear, variety was found by Abbot Deschamps in an orphanage garden in Enghien

The Beurre dAremberg pear, variety was found by Abbot Deschamps in an orphanage garden in Enghien
7278412 The Beurre dAremberg pear, variety was found by Abbot Deschamps in an orphanage garden in Enghien; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beurre dAremberg pear)

Background imagePears Collection: Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Sainte Dorothee, General Tottleben

Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Sainte Dorothee, General Tottleben, XXVth Anniversary of Leopold I, Senator Prefet
FLO4628018 Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Sainte Dorothee, General Tottleben, XXVth Anniversary of Leopold I, Senator Prefet, Casteline, Marechal Dillen, Souvenir de la Queen des Belgians

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Cantaloupe, c.1880 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Cantaloupe, c.1880 (oil on canvas)
XOS5878002 Still Life with Cantaloupe, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Brown, William Mason (1828-98); 35.5x46 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting William Mason Brown)

Background imagePears Collection: La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving)

La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving)
ICA4877225 La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving); (add.info.: La Caricature (1830) politique, number 56, Satirique en N & B

Background imagePears Collection: Fresh fruits in the morning light

Fresh fruits in the morning light
Margareth Perfoncio

Background imagePears Collection: Kitchen

Kitchen
Qun Jiao

Background imagePears Collection: Victoria Glinka

Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Victoria Glinka

Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Some art for sale

Some art for sale
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Pears In Blue and Teal

Pears In Blue and Teal
Lenka

Background imagePears Collection: The forbidden fruit

The forbidden fruit
Cristiano Giani

Background imagePears Collection: Pears

Pears
Mandy Disher

Background imagePears Collection: The nude. Making a sketch

The nude. Making a sketch
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: The composition is badly balanced, isn't it?

The composition is badly balanced, isn't it?
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: You really need a diet!

You really need a diet!
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Victoria Glinka

Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: 18+

18+
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Sweet memories

Sweet memories
Silvia Simonato

Background imagePears Collection: And this is my mother-in-law

And this is my mother-in-law
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Design for a poster for the sale of summer stamps for the year 1938, c. 1938

Design for a poster for the sale of summer stamps for the year 1938, c. 1938. Creator: Willem Arondeus
Design for a poster for the sale of summer stamps for the year 1938, c. 1938. Branch with blossom and pears

Background imagePears Collection: The Poultry Seller, 1620-1643. Creator: Cornelis Jacobsz Delff

The Poultry Seller, 1620-1643. Creator: Cornelis Jacobsz Delff
The Poultry Seller, 1620-1643

Background imagePears Collection: Simulated Sculpted Head of a Woman in a Cartouche Decorated with Swags of Fruit, 1655-1665

Simulated Sculpted Head of a Woman in a Cartouche Decorated with Swags of Fruit, 1655-1665. Creator: Joris van Son
Simulated Sculpted Head of a Woman in a Cartouche Decorated with Swags of Fruit, 1655-1665

Background imagePears Collection: A Basket of Fruit in a Landscape, 1832. Creator: Christine Lovmand

A Basket of Fruit in a Landscape, 1832. Creator: Christine Lovmand
A Basket of Fruit in a Landscape, 1832

Background imagePears Collection: Fruit Basket, 1632-1636. Creator: Floris van Schooten

Fruit Basket, 1632-1636. Creator: Floris van Schooten
Fruit Basket, 1632-1636

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Blue Bowl and Fruits, 1910-1911. Creator: Karl Isakson

Still Life with Blue Bowl and Fruits, 1910-1911. Creator: Karl Isakson
Still Life with Blue Bowl and Fruits, 1910-1911

Background imagePears Collection: Picture (Depicting the Creation), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Picture (Depicting the Creation), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Depicting the Creation), England, 17th century. Adam and Eve with the serpent and the Tree of Knowledge, animals, and the word God in gold thread. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imagePears Collection: Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810

Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imagePears Collection: Winter Melody

Winter Melody
Catherine Wang

Background imagePears Collection: Pear 2

Pear 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Background imagePears Collection: Pear 7

Pear 7
Bilge Paksoylu

Background imagePears Collection: Yellow Leaves Found in Summer

Yellow Leaves Found in Summer
Yinan F

Background imagePears Collection: Green Chrysanthemum and White Lovely Peruvian-lily

Green Chrysanthemum and White Lovely Peruvian-lily
Lydia Jacobs

Background imagePears Collection: Pears

Pears
Luiz Laercio

Background imagePears Collection: Still life yellowed vegetables

Still life yellowed vegetables
Monique van Velzen

Background imagePears Collection: Six Vases

Six Vases
Nathaniel Mather

Background imagePears Collection: Pears

Pears
Kristian Gallagher

Background imagePears Collection: Bugle Railway Station, Bugle, Cornwall. Probably before 1910

Bugle Railway Station, Bugle, Cornwall. Probably before 1910
A general view of Bugle Railway Station. A train is in the station and loaded wagons belonging to T.J. Sharp & Co. can be seen in the goods yard. Photographer: Unknown

Background imagePears Collection: Fruit

Fruit
Glorious variety of fruit including cherries, peaches, pears, grapes and apples. Date: 1930

Background imagePears Collection: Duchess D'angouleme Pear Lithograph

Duchess D'angouleme Pear Lithograph
Botanical Specimen Rochester Lithographing

Background imagePears Collection: Meech's Prolific Pear Lithograph

Meech's Prolific Pear Lithograph
Botanical Specimen Rochester Lithographing




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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.