Serving Collection (#35)

The Sultana Served by her Eunuchs (oil on canvas)
XIR177526 The Sultana Served by her Eunuchs (oil on canvas) by Loo, Charles-Amedee-Philippe van (1719-95); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nice

La Serveuse de Bocks, 1878-79 (oil on canvas)
XIR173092 La Serveuse de Bocks, 1878-79 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 77.5x65 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: also known as Beer Drinking or The Waitress ; ); French

A Meal served to Henri IV (1553-1610) Marie de Medicis (1573-1642) Elisabeth de France
XIR173002 A Meal served to Henri IV (1553-1610) Marie de Medicis (1573-1642) Elisabeth de France (1602-44) and the Dauphin Louis (1601-43) in the Forest of Fontainebleau

The Infirmary of the Sisters of Charity during a visit of Anne of Austria (1601-66) 1635
XIR159214 The Infirmary of the Sisters of Charity during a visit of Anne of Austria (1601-66) 1635 (engraving) (see also 208680) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Meal, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR152036 The Meal, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 71x108 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The House of Rest (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137012 The House of Rest (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Feast of the Prodigal Son, 1644 (oil on board)
XIR135398 The Feast of the Prodigal Son, 1644 (oil on board) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 70x89 cm; Louvre, Paris

Procession of natives drinking and smoking, engraved by Theodor de Bry (1525-75)
XJF130986 Procession of natives drinking and smoking, engraved by Theodor de Bry (1525-75) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Le Moyne, Jacques (de Morgues) (d.1587/88) (after); Private Collection; French

Banquet in the Romer Hall at Frankfurt-am-Main, in honour of the coronation of Charles VI
XIR215553 Banquet in the Romer Hall at Frankfurt-am-Main, in honour of the coronation of Charles VI (1685-1740) on 22nd December 1711 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

The Infirmary of the Sisters of Charity during a visit of Anne of Austria (1601-66) c
XIR208680 The Infirmary of the Sisters of Charity during a visit of Anne of Austria (1601-66) c.1640 (gouache on paper) (see also 159214) by Bosse

Feast at the Tuileries to Celebrate the Marriage of Leopold I (1790-1865) to Princess
XIR197816 Feast at the Tuileries to Celebrate the Marriage of Leopold I (1790-1865) to Princess Louise of Orleans (1812-50) 1832 (oil on canvas) by Attalin

The Story of the Egg of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) 1585-88 (engraving)
XJF1072770 The Story of the Egg of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) 1585-88 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abraham and the Three Angels (oil on canvas)
XAL175068 Abraham and the Three Angels (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Abraham et les trois anges; ); Italian, out of copyright

St. Benedict receiving hospitality, from the Life of St. Benedict, 1497-98 (fresco)
XIR164410 St. Benedict receiving hospitality, from the Life of St. Benedict, 1497-98 (fresco) by Signorelli, L. (c.1441-1523) & Sodoma, G

Women bathing (vellum) (b / w photo)
XIR163798 Women bathing (vellum) (b/w photo) by Persian School; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Persian, out of copyright

Akasaka no zu, View of Akasaka. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1837 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.8 x 18.2 cm

Chaya de yasumu otoko, Man resting at a tea shop. ChAckyAcsai, Eiri, active 18th century, artist, [between 1797 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.1 x 23.3 cm

Nanairo zazenmame, Seven types of beans for seated meditation. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1807], 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.4 x 18.7 cm

A Sister of Charity Serving a Patient at the Hospice de Beaune; Unknown maker, French; about 1848; Daguerreotype, hand-colored; 1/2 plate, Image: 12.4 x 9.1 cm (4 7/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

Tunisian starter, Vegetables with tuna fish and mayonnaise, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Golden Ray Fleet
French Air Unions fleet of Breguet and Bleriot Golden Ray (Rayon d Or) passenger planes at Le Bourget aerodrome near Paris, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the airlines London-Paris service

High Work
1925: Steel workers at work on the cities service building in New York, with the City Bank in the background. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Man, early 30s, wearing casual clothes sitting in an outdoor cafAzA stirring a coffee cup, smiling
Man, early 30s, wearing casual clothes sitting in an outdoor cafAzestirring a coffee cup, smiling

Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz coast, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Broken key

Hugo cocktail with lime and mint being served on a tray

Lifestyle Contrast
circa 1865: A man being served dinner within the walls of his house whilst a poor man sits alone outside. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 379

Couple entertaining friends (B&W)

EDWARD (1330-1376). Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince. Edward serving King John II of France, taken captive by Edward at the Battle of Poitiers, 1356. Line engraving, English, c1875

Majestic Vessel
The massive liner Majestic (former Hamburg America line vessel Bismarck) in South Boston dock, Massachusetts shortly after entering service as a White Star vessel

Red Cross Ship
September 1915: Sir Thomas Liptons yacht Erin while serving as a Red Cross Hospital ship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hospital Ship
September 1915: Sir Thomas Liptons yacht Erin while serving as a Red Cross Hospital ship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

After The Service
10th April 1918: The congregation gather outside St Pauls after a Nurses memorial service. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Gun In Gods House
April 1919: A gun in the chapel of St Pauls Cathedral, London, during the Artillery memorial service. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Electric Van
1st June 1908: An electric delivery van in service for the Great Western Railway. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Animal Hero
February 1916: A cab horse in Paris which was wounded during service on the front lines during World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Erin In Dock
September 1915: Sir Thomas Liptons yacht Erin while serving as a Red Cross Hospital ship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Railway Religon
1906: A crowd gathered to watch a Russian Orthodox service in progress in an ornate railway carriage on the Manchurian Railway. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Naval Reserves
1st August 1914: A boatload of Naval Reserves leaves the pier at Cowes, bound for active service. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Delivery Van
July 1927: A Thornycroft motor van belonging to the London and North Eastern Railway Express Parcels Service. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Serving Soup
circa 1820: A mother serving soup to her family from a pot over the fire. Original Artwork: Engraving by Edward Caslon entitled La Soupe. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Japanese Hostess
circa 1875: A Japanese woodblock print of a geisha girl serving a cup of tea. Original Artwork: Drawn by Gillot (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Headgear For Men
7th May 1959: Men wearing a service hat, a bowler hat and a bearskin hat watch Guard Mountings at the Horse Guards Parade in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Advertisement for Nescafe -- female model with tray. 1959

Advertisement for Ross Foods -- family of three at the table (modelled by D Groves, Andrew Downie and M Baldock). 1959

Japanese Serving girl preparing vegetables for her Mistress - perched on a rather unusual (and uncomfortable-looking) wooden frame. Date: circa 1906

A Japanese Geisha at Sugita near Yokohama - pictured with three other women including a serving girl. Date: 1910s

For The Empire! King giving his Two Sons to the War
For The Empire! King George V giving his Two Sons to the War - on the left HRH Edward The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) (1894-1972)

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Serving up a delightful mix of history and culture, these captivating images take us on a journey through time. From the whimsical Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson to the elegant etiquette of Edwardian table tennis, we witness the evolution in various forms. Step back into an era where horse-drawn fish and chips wagons roamed the streets of Cornwall, bringing joy to hungry locals. Or imagine yourself sipping cocktails at the iconic bar in Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany - a true testament to refined service. In a significant moment for women's rights, we see suffragettes released from prison, reminding us that serving justice goes beyond mere gestures. Meanwhile, aboard the majestic Empress Of Canada ship, dedicated staff catered to passengers' every need with grace and precision. Even nature lends its hand as owl and foxes carry food on a Christmas card - showcasing how even animals understand the art others. And in English countryside markets, an English Country Squire carves beef while providing market reports - embodying both tradition and community spirit. Traveling further abroad brings us to Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium - where centuries-old architecture stands as a reminder that service is not limited to individuals but can shape entire cities. The bravery and loyalty of WW1 Gurkhas also come into focus; their unwavering dedication serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Lastly, we catch a glimpse into everyday life with a teenage barmaid at Halfway House in Rame, Cornwall. Her hard work exemplifies how even small acts of service contribute towards building strong communities. From intricate designs on Aero Espresso Italiana timetables to heartwarming scenes captured throughout history – these images remind us that serving goes far beyond just fulfilling needs; it is about creating connections and leaving lasting impressions.