Social Activity Collection (#5)

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook
1767265 Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A fine needlework picture embroidered in wools and silks
1767223 A fine needlework picture embroidered in wools and silks, probably depicting the meeting of Jacob and Rachel at the Well (wool, silk) by English School

A furisode of white silk damask stencilled with bamboo leaves and plum blossom (silk)
1767207 A furisode of white silk damask stencilled with bamboo leaves and plum blossom (silk) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prodigal Son, 1496 (engraving)
1767108 The Prodigal Son, 1496 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

A Cottage near Haslemere (watercolour with scratching out)
1766718 A Cottage near Haslemere (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 35x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage near Haslemere. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Poster advertising travel from Europe to America with shipping company Cunard Line, c
1197972 Poster advertising travel from Europe to America with shipping company Cunard Line, c. 1925 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith

Poster advertising Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), Switzerland, 1903 (colour litho)
1197955 Poster advertising Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), Switzerland, 1903 (colour litho) by Reckziegel, Anton (1865-1932); 117x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reckziegel)

Afternoon Tea, (oil on panel)
1197500 Afternoon Tea, (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 64.7x53.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A Visit to the Jail, 1849 (pencil, pen, brown ink, w / c)
1196934 A Visit to the Jail, 1849 (pencil, pen, brown ink, w/c) by Trench, Philip Charles (fl.1820-50); 23.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trench)

Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196765 Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Poster advertising the German shipping company Norddeutscher Lloyd
1770104 Poster advertising the German shipping company Norddeutscher Lloyd, 1928 (colour lithograph) by Steiner, Bernd (1884-1933); 100x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Departure for the Hunt in the Forecourt of a Palace of Jodhpore, c
1769838 Departure for the Hunt in the Forecourt of a Palace of Jodhpore, c.1898-1900 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 99x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Intelligence: Arab Village Street; Le renseignement: rue du village Arabe
1769828 Intelligence: Arab Village Street; Le renseignement: rue du village Arabe, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri Emilien (1875-1933); 61x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gondola, Venice, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1768458 Gondola, Venice, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54.6x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gondola, Venice. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). Oil on canvas

Kurfurstendamm Boulevard, 1910 (oil on canvas)
1768210 Kurfurstendamm Boulevard, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Ury, Lesser (1861-1931); 101x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kurfurstendamm Boulevard. Lesser Ury (1861-1931). Oil on canvas

A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach
1764850 A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach, embracing a rootwood staff with a dragon head beside a deer and two bats in flight

Arrival of Prince Frederick Charles on the Battlefield of Vionville, 1876 (oil on canvas)
989539 Arrival of Prince Frederick Charles on the Battlefield of Vionville, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Freyberg, Conrad (1842-1915); 123x265.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe, to Tea (oil on canvas)
989434 The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe, to Tea (oil on canvas) by Sangster, Alfred (fl.1904-19); 91.4x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Wife Welcoming her Sister, Hebe)

Arab Horsemen, (watercolour on paper on board)
989323 Arab Horsemen, (watercolour on paper on board) by Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917); 35.9x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab Horsemen. Giulio Roasati (1858-1917)

An Embarkment of Camels on the Beach at Sale, Maroc, 1880 (oil on canvas)
987315 An Embarkment of Camels on the Beach at Sale, Maroc, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 91.5x155 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Madeleine in the Wood of Love, 1892 (oil on canvas)
987536 Madeleine in the Wood of Love, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 72.4x98.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madeleine in the Wood of Love; Madeleine au bois d amour)

Ladies Celebrating the Birth of a Child in an Elegant Boudoir, (oil on canvas)
990255 Ladies Celebrating the Birth of a Child in an Elegant Boudoir, (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93); 86.4x123.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas)
990232 Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas) by Bocchi or Boccasi, Faustino (1659-1742) (attr.to); 87x118.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Moses and the Israelites Crossing the Red Sea (oil on panel)
990198 Moses and the Israelites Crossing the Red Sea (oil on panel) by Claessens, Anthonie (16th Century) (circle of); 69.8x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rendez-vous, (oil on canvas)
989676 The Rendez-vous, (oil on canvas) by Pinchart, Emile August (b.1842); 64.8x48.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rendez-vous. Emile August Pinchart (1842-1924). Oil on canvas

Cornelia Presenting her Two Young Sons, (black chalk, pen and black ink
989639 Cornelia Presenting her Two Young Sons, (black chalk, pen and black ink, brown and gray wash heightened w) by Gauffier

The Rendez-Vous, (oil on canvas)
990563 The Rendez-Vous, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 61.5x47.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rendez-Vous. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1727 (oil on canvas)
990417 Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean II (1692-1768); 129x192 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Taking Leave of Andromache)

The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland
824164 The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 92x200.8

The Lake of Thun, Switzerland, c. 1802-10 (watercolour)
824106 The Lake of Thun, Switzerland, c.1802-10 (watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 27.7x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lake of Thun, Switzerland)

Figures Approaching the City of Athens, Greece, c. 1800 (pencil
824105 Figures Approaching the City of Athens, Greece, c.1800 (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by English School; 41.3x66.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Harbor, Liverpool, (oil on panel)
823288 The Harbor, Liverpool, (oil on panel) by Salmon, Robert (1775-1848); 20.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbor, Liverpool. Robert Salmon (1775-ca.1851). Oil on panel

School Bound, 1873 (oil on canvas)
822752 School Bound, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 45.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: School Bound. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Konigstein with Red Church; Konigstein mit roter Kirche, 1916 (oil on canvas)
826148 Konigstein with Red Church; Konigstein mit roter Kirche, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 80.6x64.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Honfleur, 1867 (oil on canvas)
828432 Honfleur, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Webb, James (1825-95); 108.6x182.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Honfleur. James Webb (1825-1895). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1867

Passing the Rubicon, c. 1853 (lithograph printed in colours)
828375 Passing the Rubicon, c.1853 (lithograph printed in colours) by Heine, Peter Bernhard Wilhelm (1827-85); 69.8x97.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Passing the Rubicon. Lieut. S)

The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)
828331 The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas) by Randall, Maurice (fl.1899-1919); 74.9x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar. Maurice Randall (active 1899-1919)

Naval Ratings Embarking, Southampton, (oil on canvas)
826927 Naval Ratings Embarking, Southampton, (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Ratings Embarking, Southampton)

A Birds Eye View of Valetta from the Sea, with Men-o-War entering the Harbour
827555 A Birds Eye View of Valetta from the Sea, with Men-o-War entering the Harbour, (black chalk, pen and black ink, watercolour on light brown paper) by Italian School

Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament with the Construction of Westminster Bridge
827358 Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament with the Construction of Westminster Bridge, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Pether

A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom, (oil on canvas)
827843 A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom, (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 69.2x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom)

Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well, c. 1697 (oil on canvas)
827721 Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well, c.1697 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 191.5x150.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well)

The Hackney Carriage; Le Fiacre, (oil on canvas)
827500 The Hackney Carriage; Le Fiacre, (oil on canvas) by Bodoy, Ernest-Alexandre (fl.1874); 99.7x150.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hackney Carriage; Le Fiacre)

A Runaway Knock, (oil on paper on canvas)
827244 A Runaway Knock, (oil on paper on canvas) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 58.7x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Runaway Knock. George Cruikshank (1792-1878)

The Ingoldsby Legends: Frontispiece, (pen and black ink and watercolour)
827151 The Ingoldsby Legends: Frontispiece, (pen and black ink and watercolour) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 33.6x23.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ingoldsby Legends: Frontispiece)

Noahs Ark, c. 1500 (paint and ink on vellum)
986373 Noahs Ark, c.1500 (paint and ink on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 16.7x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Noahs Ark)

Clovelly, on the Coast of North Devon, 1814 (coloured aquatint engraving
986089 Clovelly, on the Coast of North Devon, 1814 (coloured aquatint engraving, grey wash border) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovelly)

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"Exploring the Art of Social Activity: From Vintage Posters to Majestic Paintings" Step back in time with a Southern Railway poster from 1939, enticing travelers to the picturesque town of Ramsgate. This vibrant colour lithograph captures the essence of social activity, inviting individuals to embark on an adventure and create lasting memories. "The Jewel Box, " a delicate masterpiece crafted with pencil and watercolour on paper, showcases an exquisite display of social gatherings. The artist's attention to detail transports us into a world filled with elegance and refinement, where every moment is cherished. Transport yourself even further back in history to the Wiltshire Great Coursing Meeting held at Amesbury in 1847. This event brought together people from all walks of life, united by their shared passion for this exhilarating sport. Witness their excitement as they cheer on their favorite greyhounds racing across vast open fields. In another remarkable scene, witness Her Majesty Queen Victoria's first entry into Brighton during October. The streets are adorned with decorations while crowds eagerly await her arrival. This historic moment symbolizes not only royal presence but also the power of community coming together in celebration. Experience the dawn of industrialization through "View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway. " As trains connect distant towns and cities, society flourishes alongside new opportunities for interaction and commerce. Immerse yourself in Parisian nightlife depicted in "Cafe Parisien (Bal Tabarin). " Vibrant colours dance across canvas as friends gather for lively conversations over drinks and music fills the air. It encapsulates how social spaces can become vibrant hubs that foster connections between people from diverse backgrounds. "The Boating Party" takes us outdoors onto calm waters where friends enjoy leisurely moments under clear skies. Their laughter echoes amidst gentle waves as they revel in each other's company - a testament to how nature can be both backdrop and catalyst for social interactions.