Social Activity Collection (#8)

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

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

The Wedding, Fontainebleu; Les Noces, Fontainbleu, (oil on canvas)
824481 The Wedding, Fontainebleu; Les Noces, Fontainbleu, (oil on canvas) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); 88.2x128.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding, Fontainebleu; Les Noces)

The Suitor (oil on canvas)
824458 The Suitor (oil on canvas) by Beda, Francesco (1840-1900); 64.1x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suitor. Francesco Beda (1840-1900). Oil on canvas

Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas)
824450 Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 121.9x152.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero)

A View of Old London Bridge with Barges on the Thames, (oil on canvas)
824197 A View of Old London Bridge with Barges on the Thames, (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 95.2x151.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, c. 1877 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
824140 The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, c.1877 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); 32.5x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Visiting the Studio, (oil on canvas)
823595 Visiting the Studio, (oil on canvas) by Mortelmans, Frans (1865-1936); 111.5x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Visiting the Studio. Frans Mortelmans (1865-1936). Oil on canvas

The Second Imperial Prussian Footguard Entering Paris, (oil on canvas)
823562 The Second Imperial Prussian Footguard Entering Paris, (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929); 86.3 125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Afternoon Tea on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)
823108 Afternoon Tea on the Terrace, (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 141.5x143.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Tea on the Terrace)

Small Spot by the Water, 1902 (oil on canvas)
988845 Small Spot by the Water, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 55.2x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nearly Ready, (oil on canvas)
991602 Nearly Ready, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 35.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nearly Ready. George Wright (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

The Versailles Road at Saint-Germain at Louveciennes, 1872 (oil on canvas)
987427 The Versailles Road at Saint-Germain at Louveciennes, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 32x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sailing Boats, c. 1864-1866 (oil on canvas)
987414 Sailing Boats, c.1864-1866 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 43.7x65.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing Boats; Voiliers. Claude Monet (1840-1926). Oil on canvas

A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir, (oil on canvas)
989938 A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir, (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 140.9x187.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir)

A Soldiers Farewell, (oil on canvas)
989807 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

The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel)
989293 The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 23.8x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start of the Dance. Eduardo Leon Garrido (1856-1949). Oil on panel

The Meet, (oil on canvas)
989981 The Meet, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 91.4x122.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meet. Heywood Hardy (1843-1933). Oil on canvas

A Florentine Festival: The Guests Arrival, (watercolour
989813 A Florentine Festival: The Guests Arrival, (watercolour, gouache and gold relief on board) by Meacci, Ricciardo (1856-1938); 36.8x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Laundresses, (oil on panel)
989768 The Laundresses, (oil on panel) by Richet, Leon (1847-1907); 76.8x106 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laundresses; Les Laveuses. Leon Richet (1847-1907). Oil on panel

Retour des Pecheurs a Concarneau, (oil on panel)
989559 Retour des Pecheurs a Concarneau, (oil on panel) by Legout-Gerard, Fernand (1856-1924); 55x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retour des Pecheurs a Concarneau)

Grandfathers Visit, (oil on canvas)
989424 Grandfathers Visit, (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 72.4x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandfathers Visit. Eugenio Zampighi (1859-1944). Oil on canvas

The Arrival of the Duc de Guise in King Henry IIIs Chamber of Fontainebleau
989364 The Arrival of the Duc de Guise in King Henry IIIs Chamber of Fontainebleau, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Saint Martin, Yves Theophile Rene Grenier de (1793-1867)

Leaving the Alhambra, 1887 (oil on canvas)
989325 Leaving the Alhambra, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Harry Humphrey (1844-1926); 63x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaving the Alhambra. Harry Humphrey Moore (1844-1926)

You are a Fiddle, You are a Lyre, after 1864 (pencil, watercolour)
985869 You are a Fiddle, You are a Lyre, after 1864 (pencil, watercolour) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: You are a Fiddle, You are a Lyre)

Enter: Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed & Peaseblossom. Illustration for Shakespeares
985690 Enter: Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed & Peaseblossom. Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer s-Night Dream, c.1908 (watercolour) by Rackham

Two Schooners, 1880 (graphite and white gouache on paper)
985026 Two Schooners, 1880 (graphite and white gouache on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 12.3x21.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Schooners. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Men-of-War sailing out of an Estuary with figures in the forground, (oil on canvas)
990144 Men-of-War sailing out of an Estuary with figures in the forground, (oil on canvas) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 99x180.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Arriving at the Ball (oil on panel)
1769815 Arriving at the Ball (oil on panel) by Jacquet, Gustave (1846-1909); 33x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arriving at the Ball. Gustave Jean Jacquet (1846-1909). Oil on panel

The Kitchen Door, 1911 (oil on canvas)
1767660 The Kitchen Door, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 81.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen Door. Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

The First Meal, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)
1772163 The First Meal, c.1894 (oil on canvas) by La Thangue, Henry Herbert (1859-1929); 109.2x97.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Meal. Henry Herbert La Thangue (1859-1929)

Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly
1769857 Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 95.3x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

La Place du Havre et la Gare Saint-Lazare, 1893 (oil on canvas)
1769206 La Place du Havre et la Gare Saint-Lazare, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 38.1x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Place du Havre et la Gare Saint-Lazare)

A Brussels tapestry woven in wools and silks, depicting various deities
1765123 A Brussels tapestry woven in wools and silks, depicting various deities, including Minerva, Apollo, Diana, Mercury and Cornus amidst clouds (wool, silk) by Flemish School

Christmas Day, 1867 (oil on panel)
1766682 Christmas Day, 1867 (oil on panel) by Hardy, George (1822-1909); 45.7x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day. George Hardy (1822-1909). Oil on panel. Dated 1867

In Pastures New, 1895 (gouache on paper)
1767463 In Pastures New, 1895 (gouache on paper) by Farny, Henry Francois (1847-1916); 38.1x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Pastures New. Henry Francois Farny (1847-1916)

Indian on Horseback, 1899 (watercolour and gouache on paper)
1767461 Indian on Horseback, 1899 (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Farny, Henry Francois (1847-1916); 38.7x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian on Horseback)

St Columbas Farewell to the White Horse, 1865-1868 (oil on board)
1767287 St Columbas Farewell to the White Horse, 1865-1868 (oil on board) by Boyd, Alice (1825-1897); 35.3x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Captain Cook Landing n Owyhee, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour)
1767266 Captain Cook Landing n Owyhee, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour)
1767264 Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook)

The Pied Piper of Hamelin; Der Rattenfanger von Hamelin, 1806 (oil on canvas)
823393 The Pied Piper of Hamelin; Der Rattenfanger von Hamelin, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Weise, Adam (1776-1835); 48.6x56. cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The House That Jack Built, (pen and brush and black and brown ink and watercolour)
827410 The House That Jack Built, (pen and brush and black and brown ink and watercolour) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); 21.9x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The House That Jack Built)

The New Arrival, (oil on canvas)
827255 The New Arrival, (oil on canvas) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 109.5x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Arrival. Walter Langley (1852-1922). Oil on canvas

The Farewell of Romeo and Juliet; Les Adieux de Romeo et Juliette, 1845 (oil on canvas)
827386 The Farewell of Romeo and Juliet; Les Adieux de Romeo et Juliette, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 51x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Toasting the Winner, 1870 (oil on panel)
827239 Toasting the Winner, 1870 (oil on panel) by Serrure, Auguste (1825-1903); 59x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Toasting the Winner. Auguste Serrure (1825-1903). Oil on panel

The Cardinal Visits; La Vista del Cardinal, (oil on panel)
827042 The Cardinal Visits; La Vista del Cardinal, (oil on panel) by Gallegos Arnosa, Jose (1859-1917); 43.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cardinal Visits; La Vista del Cardinal)

The Vert Galant Garden; Le Jardin du Vert Galant, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
825670 The Vert Galant Garden; Le Jardin du Vert Galant, c.1928 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 46.3x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas)
828488 How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); 122x182.9 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.