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Pears Collection (page 4)

"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: The canned friend :-(

The canned friend :-(
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: The erotics/ Part 2

The erotics/ Part 2
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: The strict boss

The strict boss
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Pear on spoon

Pear on spoon
Marko Klavs

Background imagePears Collection: Don't you like our present? (Version 2)

Don't you like our present? (Version 2)
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Affinity Pears

Affinity Pears
Angeles M. Pomata

Background imagePears Collection: October 1732, 1732 (engraving)

October 1732, 1732 (engraving)
1069866 October 1732, 1732 (engraving) by Smith, James (fl.18th century); xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: By James Smith); gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette

Background imagePears Collection: Cruel love

Cruel love
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: What are you looking at, darling?!

What are you looking at, darling?!
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: The power of a pear or Pearcules

The power of a pear or Pearcules
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: November 1732, 1732 (engraving)

November 1732, 1732 (engraving)
1069867 November 1732, 1732 (engraving) by Smith, James (fl.18th century); xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: By James Smith); gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette

Background imagePears Collection: Adult TV (version 2)

Adult TV (version 2)
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Perry pear and cider apple orchard, Herefordshire, England, UK, September

Perry pear and cider apple orchard, Herefordshire, England, UK, September

Background imagePears Collection: Flower Bowl, 1673-1724. Creator: Franz Werner von Tamm

Flower Bowl, 1673-1724. Creator: Franz Werner von Tamm
Flower Bowl, 1673-1724

Background imagePears Collection: Plums and pears. Lisbon food market, Portugal

Plums and pears. Lisbon food market, Portugal

Background imagePears Collection: La pressa e le pere

La pressa e le pere
Felice Angelino

Background imagePears Collection: Line art pear

Line art pear
Little Dean

Background imagePears Collection: Ispirato al pittore Spagnolo del 1600 'Juan Sánchez Cotán'

Ispirato al pittore Spagnolo del 1600 "Juan Sánchez Cotán"
Felice Angelino

Background imagePears Collection: Fruit

Fruit
Sumit Dhuper

Background imagePears Collection: Judged By A Jury Of Your Pears

Judged By A Jury Of Your Pears
Paul Wullum

Background imagePears Collection: The exhibition. Fine art nude

The exhibition. Fine art nude
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Afternoon Light

Afternoon Light
Lydia Jacobs

Background imagePears Collection: Erotic Nature #2 - Sexy Pear

Erotic Nature #2 - Sexy Pear
Jackson Carvalho

Background imagePears Collection: The mourner 3

The mourner 3
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: A striptease show

A striptease show
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Line art pears

Line art pears
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imagePears Collection: Twelve Pairs, Twenty-Four Pears

Twelve Pairs, Twenty-Four Pears
Paul Wullum

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Life Cycle

Pears Life Cycle
Siyu and Wei Photography

Background imagePears Collection: Give it to me NOW!

Give it to me NOW!
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Tiger Bowl 01

Tiger Bowl 01
Pictufy Studio II

Background imagePears Collection: Pears

Pears
Elisabeth Fredriksson

Background imagePears Collection: Wilt

Wilt
Leonid Yermoshkin

Background imagePears Collection: 1130 2x3ratio

1130 2x3ratio
Melloi Art Prints

Background imagePears Collection: Pears

Pears
Ivy Green Illustrations

Background imagePears Collection: Ratio 3x4 Print By Bohonewart

Ratio 3x4 Print By Bohonewart
Emel Tunaboylu

Background imagePears Collection: Max Red Bartlett Pears

Max Red Bartlett Pears
Angeles M. Pomata

Background imagePears Collection: pears

pears
Marija Kordić

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Soap Advertisement Victorian period

Pears Soap Advertisement Victorian period

Background imagePears Collection: Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VI

Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VI
Part VI of a series of sketches which shows a man standing by four tiers of shelves laden with pears, with his mouth agape. Date: circa 1901

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Soap Advertisement On The Land

Pears Soap Advertisement On The Land
An illustrated advertisement for Pears Soap, featuring an image from the Womanhood in War Time, series, portraying a lady holding the handles of a wheelbarrow

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Advertisement

Pears Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Pears Soap, Matchless for the complexion, the central portrait shows a woman, who has typically flawless skin, wearing a blue dress

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Soap Advertisement

Pears Soap Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Pears soap, from the womanhood in war time series. The image shows a woman on an allotment, leaning on a spade handle

Background imagePears Collection: Advert, Pears Soap

Advert, Pears Soap, dated 1789, mother washing child in tub, used as a magazine insert 100 years later Date: 1789

Background imagePears Collection: Flowers and Fruit

Flowers and Fruit
A still life oil painting, showing a tall vase of blooming flowers, a basket filled to the brim with apples and pears, a flagon and a tray of peeled orange. Date: circa 1866

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Soap, New Oxford Street, London

Pears Soap, New Oxford Street, London
Premises of Pears Soap, New Oxford Street, London - entrance hall Date: 1911

Background imagePears Collection: Thomas J Barratt, English businessman

Thomas J Barratt, English businessman, Father of Modern Advertising, Chairman of Pears Soap. Date: 19th century

Background imagePears Collection: Gifts of Pears Soap been wrapped up to be sent to the front during World War Two. Date: 1915

Gifts of Pears Soap been wrapped up to be sent to the front during World War Two. Date: 1915

Background imagePears Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters




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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.