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Social Activity Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Art of Social Activity: From Vintage Posters to Majestic Paintings" Step back in time with a Southern Railway poster from 1939

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Don Quixote, (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

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A Butchers Stall with the Holy Family on the Flight into Egypt, 1551 (oil on panel)

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)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A Busy Port Scene, (oil on canvas)

A Busy Port Scene, (oil on canvas)
989397 A Busy Port Scene, (oil on canvas) by Legout-Gerard, Fernand (1856-1924); 54.6x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Busy Port Scene. Fernand Legout-Gerard (1856-1924). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A Soldiers Farewell, (oil on canvas)

A Soldiers Farewell, (oil on canvas)
989384 A Soldiers Farewell, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 276x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldiers Farewell. Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Elegant Figures in Seville (oil on canvas)

Elegant Figures in Seville (oil on canvas)
989377 Elegant Figures in Seville (oil on canvas) by Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-84); 73x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Figures in Seville. Manuel Barron y Carrillo (1814-1884)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Fishing Boats in front of the Beach and Cliffs of Pourville, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Fishing Boats in front of the Beach and Cliffs of Pourville, 1882 (oil on canvas)
987420 Fishing Boats in front of the Beach and Cliffs of Pourville, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 60x81.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen

Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen
986280 Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen, within a large historiated initial O, early 20th century (ink, paints and gold leaf on vellum) by Spanish School

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Napoleons coach being viewed by fashionable London

Napoleons coach being viewed by fashionable London
986213 Napoleons coach being viewed by fashionable London, from An Historical Account of the Campaign in the Netherlands, in 1815, 1817 (watercolour) by Rowlandson

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Outdoor Cafe on the Banks of the Oise, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Outdoor Cafe on the Banks of the Oise, 1897 (oil on canvas)
988991 Outdoor Cafe on the Banks of the Oise, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 54x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: By the Water, 1881 (gouache and pencil on silk mounted on cardboard)

By the Water, 1881 (gouache and pencil on silk mounted on cardboard)
988935 By the Water, 1881 (gouache and pencil on silk mounted on cardboard) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 34.9x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Water; Au Bord de l Eau)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Green House, Venice, 1905 (oil on canvas)

The Green House, Venice, 1905 (oil on canvas)
988648 The Green House, Venice, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 46x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Green House, Venice; La Maison Verte, Venise)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Port of Latachia, 1810 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving)

Port of Latachia, 1810 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving)
985765 Port of Latachia, 1810 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving) by Mayer, Luigi (1755-1803) (after); 46.9x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Latachia)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas)

The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas)
991263 The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 132x186 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting Cheer. Henry Nelson O Neil (1817-80). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A poster for Sarah Bernhardts Farewell American Tour, 1905-1906, c

A poster for Sarah Bernhardts Farewell American Tour, 1905-1906, c
991217 A poster for Sarah Bernhardts Farewell American Tour, 1905-1906, c.1905 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 208.3x93.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque, c. 1866 (oil on canvas)

The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque, c. 1866 (oil on canvas)
985363 The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque, c.1866 (oil on canvas) by Bricher, Alfred Thompson (1837-1908); 20.3x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint)

Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint)
985686 Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint) by German School, (16th century); 10.6x15.3 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Landscape on the Hudson, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)

Landscape on the Hudson, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
985471 Landscape on the Hudson, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Bricher, Alfred Thompson (1837-1908); 50.8x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Landscape on the Hudson)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: In Memory of Bouguereau; Souvenir de Bouguereau, (oil on canvas)

In Memory of Bouguereau; Souvenir de Bouguereau, (oil on canvas)
827283 In Memory of Bouguereau; Souvenir de Bouguereau, (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, Elizabeth Jane Gardner (1837-1922); 125.7x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers, 1906 (oil on canvas)
827240 Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 10.7x155 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice, 1848 (oil on canvas)

A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice, 1848 (oil on canvas)
828450 A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice, 1848 (oil on canvas) by McInnes, Robert (1801-86); 53.3x93.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Courtyard View; Vista del Patio, (oil on canvas)

Courtyard View; Vista del Patio, (oil on canvas)
824953 Courtyard View; Vista del Patio, (oil on canvas) by Arrieta, Jose Agustin (1802-74); 49x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtyard View; Vista del Patio)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva, (tinted lithograph)

L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva, (tinted lithograph)
828377 L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva, (tinted lithograph) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66); 42.2x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Three Women in the Garden; Trois Femmes dans le Jardin, 1905-1915 (oil on canvas)

Three Women in the Garden; Trois Femmes dans le Jardin, 1905-1915 (oil on canvas)
825733 Three Women in the Garden; Trois Femmes dans le Jardin, 1905-1915 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 65.7x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Sur La Scene, 1879-1881 (pastel on paper)

Sur La Scene, 1879-1881 (pastel on paper)
825242 Sur La Scene, 1879-1881 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 58.5x44.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sur La Scene. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper. Painted 1879-1881

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A Helping Hand, (oil on canvas)

A Helping Hand, (oil on canvas)
828476 A Helping Hand, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 61x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Helping Hand. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Mont St. Michel, 1840 (oil on canvas)

Mont St. Michel, 1840 (oil on canvas)
828400 Mont St. Michel, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 105.4x143.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mont St)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Departure of Charles II from Bentley in Staffordshire, the house of Colonel Lane

The Departure of Charles II from Bentley in Staffordshire, the house of Colonel Lane
828388 The Departure of Charles II from Bentley in Staffordshire, the house of Colonel Lane, (pencil and watercolour) by Landseer

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Receiving Guests, 1898 (watercolour)

Receiving Guests, 1898 (watercolour)
828336 Receiving Guests, 1898 (watercolour) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 34.3x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving Guests. Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919). Watercolour

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: David before Saul, (oil on canvas)

David before Saul, (oil on canvas)
827832 David before Saul, (oil on canvas) by Leonardo, Jusepe or Jose (de Chavier)(c.1605-1656); 167.5x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David before Saul)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Grandfathers Visit, 1889 (oil on panel)

Grandfathers Visit, 1889 (oil on panel)
827009 Grandfathers Visit, 1889 (oil on panel) by Piltz, Otto (1864-1910); 53.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandfathers Visit. Otto Piltz (1864-1910). Oil on panel. Painted in 1889

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A View of the Coast near Naples with a British Royal Navy Three-Decker flying the Flag of

A View of the Coast near Naples with a British Royal Navy Three-Decker flying the Flag of
827695 A View of the Coast near Naples with a British Royal Navy Three-Decker flying the Flag of a Vice Admiral of the Red, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Hackert

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The War in Italy: Genoa, The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III

The War in Italy: Genoa, The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III
827351 The War in Italy: Genoa, The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 28x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Italy)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas)

The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas)
1195737 The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 98.3x81.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Gulf of Salerno, Amalfi, (oil on canvas)

Gulf of Salerno, Amalfi, (oil on canvas)
1197563 Gulf of Salerno, Amalfi, (oil on canvas) by Unterberger, Franz Richard (1838-1902); 82x70.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Doges Palace and Santa Maria della Salute, 1896 (oil on canvas)

The Doges Palace and Santa Maria della Salute, 1896 (oil on canvas)
1197484 The Doges Palace and Santa Maria della Salute, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Campo, Federico del (1878-1912); 43.2x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Saint-Martin Canal at Moonlight; Le Canal Saint-Martin au Clair de Lune

The Saint-Martin Canal at Moonlight; Le Canal Saint-Martin au Clair de Lune
1197481 The Saint-Martin Canal at Moonlight; Le Canal Saint-Martin au Clair de Lune, (oil on canvas) by Lepine, Stanislas Victor Edouard (1835-92)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Proposal, (w / c)

The Proposal, (w / c)
1197470 The Proposal, (w/c) by Signorini, Giuseppe (1857-1932); 45.1x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Nocturnal Worship and Feasting, c. 1770 (gouache and gold paint on paper)

Nocturnal Worship and Feasting, c. 1770 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196848 Nocturnal Worship and Feasting, c.1770 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 43x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c

A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c
1196738 A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c.1786-7 (polychrome lacquer papier mache) by Lutf Ali Ashraf (after) (18th century); 25 (length)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street

View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street
1198422 View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street, Taken on the Opening Day, May 3rd 1830, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper) by Baynes

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Greenwich Hospital, 1822 (w / c, brown ink and pencil on paper)

Greenwich Hospital, 1822 (w / c, brown ink and pencil on paper)
1197611 Greenwich Hospital, 1822 (w/c, brown ink and pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30.5x48.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1197568 Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); 64.8x34.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas)
1197499 Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Ralli, Theodore Jacques (1852-1909); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Bethsabee, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Bethsabee, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1197498 Bethsabee, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904) (and studio); 24x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerome)

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: The Benefactress, 1914 (gouache on card)

The Benefactress, 1914 (gouache on card)
1195779 The Benefactress, 1914 (gouache on card) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 27x36 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Watching Ships at Sunset, (oil on paper)

Watching Ships at Sunset, (oil on paper)
1195644 Watching Ships at Sunset, (oil on paper) by Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900); 19x26.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Activity Collection: Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)

Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195569 Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright




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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.