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Pouring Collection (#9)

"Pouring: A Timeless Ritual of Indulgence and Connection" Step back in time to 1894, when the United Kingdom Tea Company captivated hearts with their enchanting advert

Background imagePouring Collection: Plate 501. Miscellaneous, Stooping, Kneeling, etc. 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 501. Miscellaneous, Stooping, Kneeling, etc. 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950281 Plate 501. Miscellaneous, Stooping, Kneeling, etc. 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.2x40.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imagePouring Collection: Plate 401. Emptying Bucket of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 401. Emptying Bucket of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950233 Plate 401. Emptying Bucket of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.4x28.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePouring Collection: Plate 51. Walking, and Turning Around, Using Sprinkling Pot, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 51. Walking, and Turning Around, Using Sprinkling Pot, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950132 Plate 51. Walking, and Turning Around, Using Sprinkling Pot, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePouring Collection: Plate 402. Emptying Basin of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 402. Emptying Basin of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950234 Plate 402. Emptying Basin of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x41 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePouring Collection: Plate 244. Sitting Crossing Legs, Filling Goblet from Pitcher

Plate 244. Sitting Crossing Legs, Filling Goblet from Pitcher
3950215 Plate 244. Sitting Crossing Legs, Filling Goblet from Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x33 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePouring Collection: Samuel anoints Saul (coloured engraving)

Samuel anoints Saul (coloured engraving)
3626786 Samuel anoints Saul (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel anoints Saul)

Background imagePouring Collection: Rain, rain, what a pouring rain! (engraving)

Rain, rain, what a pouring rain! (engraving)
3626038 Rain, rain, what a pouring rain! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain, rain, what a pouring rain!. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

Background imagePouring Collection: Archduke Maximilian of Austria learning the culinary arts (engraving)

Archduke Maximilian of Austria learning the culinary arts (engraving)
3646309 Archduke Maximilian of Austria learning the culinary arts (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePouring Collection: Temperance (engraving)

Temperance (engraving)
3505666 Temperance (engraving) by Matham, Jacob (1571-1631); 21.75x14.29 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Dimensions)

Background imagePouring Collection: Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri

Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri
XIR328366 Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri, Middle Kingdom, c.2061-2010 BC (stone relief) (detail of 68322)

Background imagePouring Collection: Lot and his daughters under roses and laurel trees (oil on wood)

Lot and his daughters under roses and laurel trees (oil on wood)
BFM286869 Lot and his daughters under roses and laurel trees (oil on wood) by Winghe, Joos or Jodocus van (1544-1603); 23.5x43 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Background imagePouring Collection: Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163876 Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePouring Collection: The Pardon in Brittany (oil on canvas) (detail) (see also 164315, 164316)

The Pardon in Brittany (oil on canvas) (detail) (see also 164315, 164316)
PCT164317 The Pardon in Brittany (oil on canvas) (detail) (see also 164315, 164316) by Deyrolle, Theophile Louis (1844-1923); 180x260 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Must anoint the wounds with oil, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates

Must anoint the wounds with oil, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC446016 Must anoint the wounds with oil, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier

Background imagePouring Collection: Meal in Dining Room (engraving)

Meal in Dining Room (engraving)
STC444584 Meal in Dining Room (engraving) by Londersell, A. von (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Player piano recital, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print)

Player piano recital, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381262 Player piano recital, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

Background imagePouring Collection: Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo)

Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo)
YTS384695 Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo) by Thomas, John (1813-62); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; eAnnabel Yates; English, out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Frontispiece of Oeuvres by Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) 1623 (engraving

Frontispiece of Oeuvres by Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) 1623 (engraving
XIR183729 Frontispiece of Oeuvres by Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) 1623 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Detail of a historiated initial with an illustration of a vintner at work

Detail of a historiated initial with an illustration of a vintner at work
ARN170177 Detail of a historiated initial with an illustration of a vintner at work, from the Register of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres (vellum) by French School

Background imagePouring Collection: An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving)

An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving)
CHT175073 An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Poster advertising the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, 1875 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Poster advertising the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, 1875 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT442250 Poster advertising the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, 1875 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Levy, Emile (1826-90); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePouring Collection: Pilate washing his Hands, c. 1615-1628 (oil on canvas)

Pilate washing his Hands, c. 1615-1628 (oil on canvas)
TW426636 Pilate washing his Hands, c.1615-1628 (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); 103x139 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Background imagePouring Collection: Attic red-figure stamnos decorated with women serving wine and making music

Attic red-figure stamnos decorated with women serving wine and making music
AMQ104787 Attic red-figure stamnos decorated with women serving wine and making music, by the Villa Painter (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imagePouring Collection: Casting molten iron (chromolitho)

Casting molten iron (chromolitho)
2817115 Casting molten iron (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casting molten iron)

Background imagePouring Collection: The Crown Prince celebrated for his appointment as corporal (colour litho)

The Crown Prince celebrated for his appointment as corporal (colour litho)
2809089 The Crown Prince celebrated for his appointment as corporal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePouring Collection: Rain (chromolitho)

Rain (chromolitho)
2782813 Rain (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imagePouring Collection: Pilate Washing His Hands, from The Engraved Passion, 1512 (engraving)

Pilate Washing His Hands, from The Engraved Passion, 1512 (engraving)
1767111 Pilate Washing His Hands, from The Engraved Passion, 1512 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilate Washing His Hands)

Background imagePouring Collection: A Chinese Garden Scene with Ladies Taking Tea, mid 19th century (oil on canvas)

A Chinese Garden Scene with Ladies Taking Tea, mid 19th century (oil on canvas)
1764928 A Chinese Garden Scene with Ladies Taking Tea, mid 19th century (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); 45.7x59.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePouring Collection: Military Cycling, Formation for Resisting Attack of Cavalry (b / w photo)

Military Cycling, Formation for Resisting Attack of Cavalry (b / w photo)
1596243 Military Cycling, Formation for Resisting Attack of Cavalry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Cycling)

Background imagePouring Collection: Nova 2644 f. 87r Tasting Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)

Nova 2644 f. 87r Tasting Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI165557 Nova 2644 f.87r Tasting Red Wine, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

Background imagePouring Collection: Nereid astride a sea tiger, from Stabiae, before 79 AD (fresco)

Nereid astride a sea tiger, from Stabiae, before 79 AD (fresco)
XIR214838 Nereid astride a sea tiger, from Stabiae, before 79 AD (fresco) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Nereide riding a sea tiger; ); out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Men working in a foundry during the Bronze Age (litho)

Men working in a foundry during the Bronze Age (litho)
6014992 Men working in a foundry during the Bronze Age (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men working in a foundry during the Bronze Age)

Background imagePouring Collection: Detail of reliefs from the Fountain of the Innocents depicting nymphs personifying

Detail of reliefs from the Fountain of the Innocents depicting nymphs personifying
XIR82261 Detail of reliefs from the Fountain of the Innocents depicting nymphs personifying the rivers of France (stone) by Goujon, Jean (1510-c.67); Musee des Monuments Francais, Paris

Background imagePouring Collection: Two Women Bathing, plate 406 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b / w photo)

Two Women Bathing, plate 406 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b / w photo)
STC64769 Two Women Bathing, plate 406 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePouring Collection: Ancient Greek female acrobats (engraving)

Ancient Greek female acrobats (engraving)
5216631 Ancient Greek female acrobats (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek female acrobats)

Background imagePouring Collection: Captain Cuttle and Florence Dombey, 1886 (w / c on paper)

Captain Cuttle and Florence Dombey, 1886 (w / c on paper)
2601879 Captain Cuttle and Florence Dombey, 1886 (w/c on paper) by Green, Charles (1840-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence, looking into the little cupboard)

Background imagePouring Collection: Military Encampment (oil on canvas)

Military Encampment (oil on canvas)
3744389 Military Encampment (oil on canvas) by Pacsano, Enrico (fl.19th century); 81.2x151.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imagePouring Collection: A musical gathering (engraving)

A musical gathering (engraving)
979466 A musical gathering (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A musical gathering.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePouring Collection: Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c

Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c
989408 Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c.1854-1857 (black crayon heightened with white on gray-beige paper) by Millet

Background imagePouring Collection: Sign from a wine merchants showing a faun drinking (wood)

Sign from a wine merchants showing a faun drinking (wood)
884570 Sign from a wine merchants showing a faun drinking (wood) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePouring Collection: Tea Time; L Heure du The, (oil on canvas)

Tea Time; L Heure du The, (oil on canvas)
824459 Tea Time; L Heure du The, (oil on canvas) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); 99x110 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Time; L Heure du The. Albert Lynch (1851-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imagePouring Collection: The Potato Gatherers, (oil on canvas)

The Potato Gatherers, (oil on canvas)
827133 The Potato Gatherers, (oil on canvas) by Hagborg, August Wilhelm Nikolaus (1852-1921); 100.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Potato Gatherers. August Hagborg (1852-1921)

Background imagePouring Collection: Pape moe, 1893 / 94 (w / c & chalk on paper)

Pape moe, 1893 / 94 (w / c & chalk on paper)
3511896 Pape moe, 1893/94 (w/c & chalk on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 35.4x25.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne; French, out of copyright

Background imagePouring Collection: Making offerings in a temple in Ancient Rome (engraving)

Making offerings in a temple in Ancient Rome (engraving)
3647017 Making offerings in a temple in Ancient Rome (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making offerings in a temple in Ancient Rome)

Background imagePouring Collection: Couple drinking tea together (chromolitho)

Couple drinking tea together (chromolitho)
724549 Couple drinking tea together (chromolitho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple drinking tea together.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePouring Collection: Angels pouring Christmas presents upon earth (chromolitho)

Angels pouring Christmas presents upon earth (chromolitho)
2775206 Angels pouring Christmas presents upon earth (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels pouring Christmas presents upon earth)




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"Pouring: A Timeless Ritual of Indulgence and Connection" Step back in time to 1894, when the United Kingdom Tea Company captivated hearts with their enchanting advert. The allure a steaming cup of tea became irresistible. Meanwhile, George Studdy's "Nobody Loves Me" captures the essence - an act that brings comfort and solace amidst solitude. Across continents, pouring takes on different forms. In Ethiopia, Africa, coffee ceremonies unite communities as rich aromas fill the air during each meticulous pour. In Argentina, "Tomando Mate" celebrates friendship over shared sips from a gourd. Venturing into Dubai's bustling streets reveals the artistry behind Arabic coffee pours. Each delicate movement symbolizes hospitality and warmth in this Middle Eastern oasis. A silhouette of a waitress gracefully pouring evokes nostalgia for simpler times when service was an art form - a gesture that made patrons feel cherished and valued. Absinthe's emerald green elixir cascades through fountains, embodying mystery and intrigue as it is poured drop by drop into awaiting glasses. In Ein Kerem's Visitation Church painting depicting the Wedding at Cana, we witness Jesus' miracle turning water into wine - forever immortalizing the transformative power held within each pour. Speaking of wine, its crimson hues dance elegantly as it flows freely from bottle to glass; an invitation to indulge in life's pleasures with every sip taken. The timeless tradition of afternoon tea comes alive on canvas; dainty cups are filled with fragrant brews while delicate teapots pour stories whispered between friends or lovers across centuries past. And finally, journey back to 1700 where Wills Coffee House enticed weary souls seeking respite. An unknown creator crafted an advertisement capturing the allure of freshly brewed coffee being poured; its aroma promising rejuvenation and vitality after long days spent navigating life's challenges.