Social Gathering Collection (#7)

Conversation in the Open Air by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)
Illustration of a Conversation in the Open Air by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

Four women drinking wine, talking in living room (B&W)

Victorian costume ball with two Queens
Guests at a Victorian costume ball - with two rather imperious and irritated looking Queens in attendance! From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Arab Protests, Demonstrations, Strikes, 1929

The family concert by Achille Deveria (1800-1857), 1831
France - 19th century - Concert, A. DevA

The Feast of gifts in Piazza della Signoria in Florence under Loggia dei Lanzi building with Palazzo Vecchio in
Giuseppe Gherardi (1756-1828), the Feast of gifts in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, 1809. The feast was held under The Loggia dei Lanzi building. In the background Palazzo Vecchio

Italy, Florence, The Solaria group at the caffe Giubbe Rosse, Florence, 1942-68
Baccio Maria Bacci (1888-1974), The Solaria Group at the CaffA

France, Paris, oil on canvas painting of The Luxembourg Gardens
Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905), The Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, 1887, oil on canvas, 144x188 cm. Detail

Scene of public whipping taken from Swedish ambassadors Book of Observation, 1674
Russia, 17th century. Scene of a public whipping taken from A Swedish ambassadors Book of Observation, 1674

Thatched House Club. Dinner of the Dilettanti Society, c1841. Artist: John Henry Le Keux
Thatched House Club. Dinner of the Dilettanti Society, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Buckingham Palace, - The Library. Foreign Levee, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Buckingham Palace, - The Library. Foreign Levee, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Goldsmiths Hall on a Ball Night, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Goldsmiths Hall on a Ball Night, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Paintin a la Mode, 1748
Paintin a la Mode: Published according to the Act of Parliament, September 1748 for J Wakelin. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Tea-Table, 18th century. Two men spy through the window at a group of women sitting chatting at the table, while on the left there seems to be a fight going

The French coffee house, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The French coffee house, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

Dance at the River, c1720-1730. Artist: Pierre-Antoine Quillard
Dance at the River, c1720-1730. Quillard, Pierre-Antoine (1701-1733). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Champagne Devaux advertisement, 1846

Heidsieck Champagne advertisement on a menu, 19th century

Too Civil by Half, 1862. Dressed as matrons, the Conservatives Lord Derby (with the glasses) and Disraeli have come to pay a social call on the Liberal Prime Minister, Palmerston

Dickenss Dombey and Son handing round the tea
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickenss Dombey and Son. Withers the Wan, at this period, handing round the tea, Mt Dombey again addressed hinself to Edith

Amateur dramatics by Victorian people
A British upper class society evening occasion featuring amateur dramatics or charades, including a man hobbling on crutches

Introductions and gossip in a Victorian house
A new arrival shaking hands with his host is the subject of whispering and speculation by the roomas other inhabitants. From Frank Fairlegh

Scenes from Victorian life
Various scenes from Victorian life surrounding a circular image of newly married couples emerging from a church. From Frank Fairlegh

Victorian public school teachers convivial evening
Masters at an English public school partaking of wine punch during an eveningas conviviality. A small boy, probably a pupil, is opening yet another bottle and the room is thick with cigar smoke

City Rout 20 1776 Etching sheet 9 3 / 4 x 13 15 / 16
Artokoloro

Secret Societies (nineteenth century). Initiation ceremony of a new member
Secret Societies (19th-century). Initiation ceremony of a new member. Colored engraving

Meeting of aristocratic families in the living room. Colored engraving by George Scott, 1892

Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs Elysees in Paris
Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Colored engraving

Keller, Albert (1820-1874). Italian capitalist
Albert Keller (1820-1874). Italian capitalist. He bequeathed part of his fortune to build the first crematorium in Milan by entering in his will that his own corpse was subjected to cremation

Wine tasting in the vaults
Antique illustration of a men in the bottle cellar

Low Church Devotion, 1848 by Adolph Tidemand
Illustration of a Low Church Devotion, 1848 by Adolph Tidemand

St Catherines Cathedral, Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), St Petersburg, Russia
This cathedral, built in 1835-40 by architect, Konstantin Ton, stood in the center of Tsarskoe Selo surrounded by a park. It was a loose copy of his Temple of Christ the Savior in Moscow

Illustration of Queen of Sheba talking to Solomon, surrounded by servants, gifts on the floor, Book of Kings

Evening on the old town square in Zamosc, Poland
Houses, restaurants and cafes on Rynek Wielki, the old town square in Zamosc, Poland.The Old town of Zamosc was incribed on the Unesco world heritage list in 1992

Garden Party
circa 1909: Ladies and gentlemen in Edwardian dress mingle at a society event. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

An aurora display over Okalahoma during the Okie-Tex Star Party
A rare aurora display over Okalahoma during the Okie-Tex Star Party

Vintage American History print of Benjamin Franklins reception by the French court. It reads, Franklins Reception At The Court Of France, 1778

American History print of Benjamin Franklins reception by the French court
Vintage American History print of Benjamin Franklins reception by the French court

Amateur astronomers at a star party in Crowell, Texas
Amateur astronomers become active on a clear night at a star party in Crowell, Texas

Summer in the Park, c. 1881 (oil on canvas)
XPG329626 Summer in the Park, c.1881 (oil on canvas) by Hoeterickx, Emile (1858-1923); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

Le Cafe des Incroyables, 1797 (coloured engraving)
XIR192128 Le Cafe des Incroyables, 1797 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
BAL165731 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 41x66 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Honey bee (Apis) on the stamen of a hibiscus flower (Hibiscus syriacus), with water drops

Group of people at swimming pool, (B&W), elevated view

People standing at bar, low section

Two elegant couples on party, (B&W)

Group of people standing on cruiser deck (B&W)

People in evening wear talking in living room (B&W)

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"Step back in time and join the lively social gathering at Southwark Fair, 1733. This enchanting engraving captures the vibrant atmosphere of Victorian London, where Barnes Bridge stands as a testament to the city's rich history. The illustration from Hogarth Restored brings humor and social commentary to life with its depiction of an ale house cartoon by Cruikshank. Immerse yourself in the melodic sounds of flute, lute, cello, and violin as Johann Georg Platzer's masterpiece transports you to a musical extravaganza in 1948. Indulge in a delightful lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club in 1933, depicted beautifully on canvas. Witness the elegance and grace of "The Boating Party, " an oil painting that encapsulates the joyous spirit of companionship. Experience the excitement and wonderment of attending your first ball through Arthur Hopkins' captivating artwork titled "My First Ball; Going down to Supper" from 1890. Join an evening filled with merriment at St. James's Street Meistersingers Club, where unknown creators have captured moments of revelry for generations to come. Delve into George Cruikshank's illustrations depicting fairground giants and dwarfs forced out by sulfuric hydrogen stench or audiences enjoying laughing gas effects during a lecture. Finally, transport yourself to Mile End Road's People Palace where subscription dances bring amusement galore in this unknown creator's portrayal from 1890. These glimpses into various social gatherings throughout history remind us that human connection transcends time - whether it be through music, artistry or simply sharing laughter.