Pears Collection (page 7)

Watermelons, peaches, pears and other fruit in a landscape (oil on canvas)
3510186 Watermelons, peaches, pears and other fruit in a landscape (oil on canvas) by Stanchi, Giovanni (fl.1645-72); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Bowls of Fruit and Nuts on a wooden table with a Basket of Pears beneath
990180 Bowls of Fruit and Nuts on a wooden table with a Basket of Pears beneath, (oil on canvas) by Schooten, Floris van (fl.1612-1655); 97.5x150.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hanging Pears (oil on canvas)
822933 Hanging Pears (oil on canvas) by David, Stanley S. (1847-98); 30.6x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging Pears. Stanley S. David (1847-1898). Oil on canvas. 30.6 x 25.5cm

Vertumnus and Pomona, 1613 (oil on canvas)
5670799 Vertumnus and Pomona, 1613 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 90x149.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Master Libbys Fruits - Pears
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Master Libbys Fruits - Pears. circa 1950s

Still Life with Apples and Pears, c. 1891-2 (oil on canvas)
3928801 Still Life with Apples and Pears, c.1891-2 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 44.8 x 58.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Still Life of Fruit in a Porcelain Bowl (oil on panel)
BAL121423 Still Life of Fruit in a Porcelain Bowl (oil on panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); 53.3x74.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Still Life of Cherries, Marrows and Pears
GG46322 Still Life of Cherries, Marrows and Pears by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The Chaumontelle Pear, 1818 (w / c on paper)
AH51546 The Chaumontelle Pear, 1818 (w/c on paper) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); Lindley Library, RHS, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The D Auch Pear, 1817 (w / c on paper)
AH51541 The D Auch Pear, 1817 (w/c on paper) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); Lindley Library, RHS, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Scarlet Beurree Pear, 1819 (w / c on paper)
AH51531 The Scarlet Beurree Pear, 1819 (w/c on paper) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); Lindley Library, RHS, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Still Life
EDB50573 Still Life by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Pears
LLM457942 Pears by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears. Victorian scrap.); © Look and Learn

Die Fassbirn from Pomona Austriaca, ou Arbres Fruitiers D Autriche
881013 Die Fassbirn from Pomona Austriaca, ou Arbres Fruitiers D Autriche, 1787-96 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kraft, Johann (fl.1787-96); 21x16.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Still Life with Bottle of Liqueur, 1888-90 (oil on canvas)
LEF222146 Still Life with Bottle of Liqueur, 1888-90 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 57x65.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

A garden textile design, from Oeuvre contenant un Receuil de Trophees, Attributs
STC172932 A garden textile design, from Oeuvre contenant un Receuil de Trophees, Attributs, Cartouches, Vases, Fleurs, Ornemens, et Plusieurs Dessins agreeables pour broder des Fauteuils

Still life of flowers (oil on canvas)
CTS336310 Still life of flowers (oil on canvas) by Monnoyer, J-B (1636-99) & Bogdany, Jakob (1660-1724); 154.9x106.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth

Still Life of Flowers, Game and Fruits (oil on canvas)
473111 Still Life of Flowers, Game and Fruits (oil on canvas) by Desportes, Alexandre-Francois (1661-1743); Musee International de la Chasse, Gien, France; (add.info.: Fleurs, Gibier)

Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background
3472149 Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background, 1569 (oil on panel) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73) (circle of); 110x140 cm; Rijksmuseum

Gansels Bergamot, Van Mons Leon le Clerc, Portugal Quince, Durondeau (chromolitho)
2791920 Gansels Bergamot, Van Mons Leon le Clerc, Portugal Quince, Durondeau (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gansels Bergamot, Van Mons Leon le Clerc)

Woman holding a pear (colour litho)
3096440 Woman holding a pear (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman holding a pear. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fruit on Marble, 1865 (oil on canvas)
2652578 Fruit on Marble, 1865 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 61x76 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; American, out of copyright

Pears Soap advertising hoardings, Holloway Road, London. 1893

Advertising Showcard, A & F Pears, Violet Powder, entirely pure and safe for use upon the tenderest skin

Two women with prize fruit at a Kentucky fair, USA
Two women with a table of prize fruit at a Kentucky fair, USA

Still Life of Fruit and Flowers, 1608 - 1621 (oil on copper)
1217497 Still Life of Fruit and Flowers, 1608 - 1621 (oil on copper) by Peeters, Clara (1594-1659); 64x89 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Netherlandish

Advert. Pears Golden Glory Soap
Advert, Pears Golden Glory Soap. circa 1930s

At Middleburg: The Kermis, by Charles Pears
At Middleburg: The Kermis, painting by Charles Pears, a peaceful August scene at the annual religious festival in the Netherlands before the First World War began. 1913

Naval Encounter, by Charles Pears, WW1
Naval Encounter (possibly the Battle of Dogger Bank, 24 January 1915, a British victory), painting by Charles Pears, First World War. 1915

Freighters passing through an anti-submarine boom, WW1
Freighters passing through an anti-submarine boom, painting by Charles Pears, First World War. (1 of 3) 1914-1918

Omnibus on the road 1905
Up-to-date, new omnibus being put to the road by the London General Omnibus Company. Date: 1905

Cartoon compilation of Pears Soap advertising. 1884

Deux poires, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
3551550 Deux poires, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 16.5 x 24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Fruit in a Chinese Basket, 1822 (oil on panel)
CH400977 Fruit in a Chinese Basket, 1822 (oil on panel) by Peale, James the Elder (1749-1831); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Still Life with Flowers and Prickly Pears, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
3616017 Still Life with Flowers and Prickly Pears, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 73.3x59.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Pear Doyenne du Comice (colour litho)
3620519 Pear Doyenne du Comice (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear Doyenne du Comice.); © Look and Learn

Still life with pears, 1928 (oil on board)
3498715 Still life with pears, 1928 (oil on board) by Marussig, Pietro (1879-1937); 35x42 cm; (add.info.: Piero Marussig-Natura morta con pere 1928-Olio su Tavola 35x42cm)

Pears (chromolitho)
668934 Pears (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears. Alden Fruit Vinegar card.); © Look and Learn

Pears, theres nothing like it! (colour litho)
726963 Pears, theres nothing like it! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears soap)

Still life of fruit (oil on canvas)
XIR375788 Still life of fruit (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Nature morte de fruits; ); French, out of copyright

"There was an Old Person of Chili, whose conduct was painful and silly", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386621 " There was an Old Person of Chili, whose conduct was painful and silly", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
499516 Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 201x256 (framed) 165x218.2 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau (chromolitho)
2791924 Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau)

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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.