Social Activity Collection (#6)

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)

A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving)
985952 A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fantastical Fish Chariot)

Printed menu signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosvelt, U
985767 Printed menu signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosvelt, U.S Flagship Augusta, Ships Harbour, Newfoundland, dated 9 August 1943

October on the Hudson, (oil on canvas)
985226 October on the Hudson, (oil on canvas) by Silva, Francis Augustus (1835-86); 61x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: October on the Hudson. Francis Augustus Silva (1835-1886)

Arriving Home, (oil on canvas)
985099 Arriving Home, (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 91.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arriving Home. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). Oil on canvas

New York Harbour, (oil on canvas)
985362 New York Harbour, (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, James E. (1817-1894); 30.8x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Harbour. James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894). Oil on canvas

Christ at Emmaus Presenting the Bread, (black and white chalk)
990014 Christ at Emmaus Presenting the Bread, (black and white chalk) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 29.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ at Emmaus Presenting the Bread)

Letter of Introduction (gouache on paper)
1767539 Letter of Introduction (gouache on paper) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 24.8x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter of Introduction. Howard Pyle (1853-1911). Gouache on paper

Nassau: Water and Sailboat, 1899 (watercolour on paper)
1767390 Nassau: Water and Sailboat, 1899 (watercolour on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 38.1x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nassau: Water and Sailboat. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

La Maison des Chants (Te Fare Hymenee), 1892 (oil on canvas)
1768444 La Maison des Chants (Te Fare Hymenee), 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 51x90.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maison des Chants (Te Fare Hymenee)

The Unbidden Guest, 1935 (oil on canvas)
1767641 The Unbidden Guest, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Frank Tenney (1874-1939); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unbidden Guest. Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939). Oil on canvas

The Last Farewell (oil on canvas)
1767580 The Last Farewell (oil on canvas) by Lorenz, Richard (1858-1915); 153.7x238.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Farewell. Richard Lorenz (1858-1915). Oil on canvas

The Soldiers Farewell, The Parents Gift [Leaving for the Crimea] (oil on canvas
1766775 The Soldiers Farewell, The Parents Gift [Leaving for the Crimea] (oil on canvas) by Thomas, George Housman (1824-68) (follower of); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soldiers Farewell)

The Return from the Boating Trip, 1873 (oil on canvas)
1766764 The Return from the Boating Trip, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return from the Boating Trip)

The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1769796 The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865). Oil on canvas

Ramnagar, Near Benares [Varanasi], Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-9 (pencil, pen and black ink
1196895 Ramnagar, Near Benares [Varanasi], Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-9 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837)

Youth Comes Upon a Girl by a Stream, c. 1863-4 (vellum)
1196884 Youth Comes Upon a Girl by a Stream, c.1863-4 (vellum) by Qajar School (19th century); 7.9x10.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Gormalar Ragini, c. 1740 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196847 Gormalar Ragini, c. 1740 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 30.9x23.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Outside the Plaza de Toros, Madrid, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1197528 Outside the Plaza de Toros, Madrid, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Lucas Villamil, Eugenio (1858-1918); 103x167 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

A Tired Youth, c. 1720 (gouache on paper, gold paint)
1196725 A Tired Youth, c.1720 (gouache on paper, gold paint) by Mughal School (18th century); 47.6x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas)
1197497 The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 67.8x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

After Dinner Conversation (pencil and ink on paper)
1195769 After Dinner Conversation (pencil and ink on paper) by Yakunchikova, Maria (1870-1902); 34.9x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yakunchikova)

Bedside Manners, 1915 (w / c on buff paper)
1197263 Bedside Manners, 1915 (w/c on buff paper) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 33x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

After the Flood: the Exit of Animals from the Ark, 1867 (oil on canvas)
1197551 After the Flood: the Exit of Animals from the Ark, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); 104.5x150.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Fathers Off to the Fair, (indian ink and w / c on paper)
1195634 Fathers Off to the Fair, (indian ink and w/c on paper) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); 37x28.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Riding out from the Gates (litho)
1195717 Riding out from the Gates (litho) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832) (after); 50.8x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlowsky)

A Parisian Cafe, 1875 (oil on canvas)
1195560 A Parisian Cafe, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 120.6x191.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice: Evening, (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
1199635 Santa Maria della Salute, Venice: Evening, (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 29.2x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Boat Landing, Nahant Massachusetts, (watercolour and pastel on paper)
822698 Boat Landing, Nahant Massachusetts, (watercolour and pastel on paper) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 35.1x50.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boat Landing)

Central Park; Parque Centrale, (watercolour on paper)
824682 Central Park; Parque Centrale, (watercolour on paper) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 28x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Park; Parque Centrale)

View of Venice; Vue de Venise, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
824392 View of Venice; Vue de Venise, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 37.1x44.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Venice; Vue de Venise)

Buffalo Hunt no. 7, 1892-1895 (oil on canvas)
823314 Buffalo Hunt no. 7, 1892-1895 (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 57.1x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Hunt no.7. Charles Marion Russell (1865-1926)

Mrs, 1891 and 1887 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
822753 Mrs, 1891 and 1887 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 49x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. Lydig and her Daughter Greeting Their Guest)

Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink)
824150 Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804); 56.8x79.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Confession, (watercolour heightened with white on paper laid down on panel)
823531 The Confession, (watercolour heightened with white on paper laid down on panel) by Passini, Ludwig (1832-1903); 100.4x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confession)

The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)
823275 The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 91.5x145 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors Return. Oil on canvas. Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895). Painted in 1892

The Post; Die Post, c. 1875-1880 (oil on board)
823430 The Post; Die Post, c.1875-1880 (oil on board) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 30x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post; Die Post. Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885). Oil on board

Bonaparte Entering Cairo, (bronze)
989712 Bonaparte Entering Cairo, (bronze) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 41 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte Entering Cairo; Bonaparte Entrant a Caire)

Study for Paradis Perdu, (oil on canvas)
989910 Study for Paradis Perdu, (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for Paradis Perdu. Alexandre Cabanel (1824-1889). Oil on canvas

Presenting her Portrait, 1883 (oil on panel)
989880 Presenting her Portrait, 1883 (oil on panel) by Karlovszkyn, Berci de (19th Century); 79x105.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting her Portrait. Berci de Karlovszkyn (19th Century)

A Florentine Festival: The Arrival of The Provisions, (watercolour
989811 A Florentine Festival: The Arrival of The Provisions, (watercolour, gouache and gold relief on board) by Meacci, Ricciardo (1856-1938); 36.8x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian Scene, 1884-89 (oil on canvas)
989572 Indian Scene, 1884-89 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 46.3x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Scene. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

Don Quixote, (oil on canvas)
989422 Don Quixote, (oil on canvas) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 31.7x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Quixote. Cesare Auguste Detti (1847-1914). Oil on canvas

A Butchers Stall with the Holy Family on the Flight into Egypt, 1551 (oil on panel)
990076 A Butchers Stall with the Holy Family on the Flight into Egypt, 1551 (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 116.8x167.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.