Social Gathering Collection (#8)

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)

People in eveningwear at table (B&W)

Couple entertaining friends (B&W)

Three women having tea

Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Looking down Candlemaker Row from George IV Bridge with the spire of The Hub prominent in the background, Edinburgh

The Baochu Pagoda against the skyline of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

The skyline of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
The Baochu Pagoda against the skyline of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

The Surrey Union Foxhounds at their meet at Jayes Park Ockley, Surrey, England. Miss N. Gill, Mr W. G. Flatgate and Miss Armitage attending this social event. 1926

The Quorn Meet at Mr Dunthornes Farm. Mrs Sokey and Prince Karim. 24 October 1927

Warwickshire opening meet at Compton Verney, Warwickshire, England. Honourable Alexander Parker, Reverend and Mrs Gibbs waiting for the start of the Hunt. 1927

19th cent. engraving. Gustave Dore. Belshazzars Feast. Copyright: aA Collection
Belshazzars Feast by Gustave Dore, 19th century, engraving, France

Votes for Women. The British Liberal Party speaking with two voices. Lewis Vernon Harcourt saying No votes for women while on the other side of the platform his colleague David Lloyd George is saying

Great Depression 1929 - 1936. Jarrow March of unemployed miners and shipbuilders from North East England set out on 5 October 1936 to march the 280 miles (451 km)

Anti - German riots in Poplar, London, UK
World War I - 1914 - 1918: Anti - German riots in Poplar, London. Police carrying wire netting in a wooden frame for protecting shop windows. Photograph

Liverpool General Transport Strike, 1911. Tom Mann (1886 - 1941) British trade unionist born Coventry, Warwickshire, addressing the strikers. Photograph

British suffragette movement. Mrs Pankhurst (right) Mrs Flora Drummond and Cristabel Pankhurst in the dock accused of conspiracy, 14 October 1908 during the struggle for votes for women. Photograph

Alice Paul and other women celebrating

Inauguration of President James Buchanan 1857

Inauguration of President James K Polk 1845

Political gathering, 1896

Arab demonstrations, 1933

Jewish protest demonstrations, 1939

Inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

Abraham Lincoln delivering Gettysburg Address

Inauguration of Paris Opera, entrance of spectators on staircase, 1875
France, 19th century. Paris, inauguration of the Opera, 1875. The entrance of the spectators on the staircase

Germany, Dresden, Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), Festival of love
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), The Festival of Love

Loggias of theatre by Jean Baptiste Thomas (1791-1838), Year in Rome (Un an a Rome)
Italy, 19th century. Loggias of a theatre. From Jean Baptiste Thomas (1791-1838), A year in Rome (Un an a Rome)

Society ball by Hippolyte Lecomte, engraving, 1819
France, 19th century. Society ball. Engraving by Hippolyte Lecomte, 1819

France, Chantilly, The Oyster Lunch (Le Dejeuner d Huitres)
Jean-FranA

London, Ballroom Dance at Vauxhall, print
England, 19th century. London. Ballroom Dance at Vauxhall. Print

Interior of Sofienbad Saal, famous ballroom in Vienna, print, 1870
Austria, 20th century. Vienna. Inside the Sofienbad Saal, a famous ballroom. Print, 1870

Milan celebrating German Emperor William I, evening gala at La Scala Theatre, October 19, 1875
Italy - 19th century - Milan celebrates German Emperor William I. Evening gala at La Scala theatre, October 19, 1875. Engraving from a drawing by Bonamore and Tofani

Netherlands, Arrival of Marie De Medicis (1573-1642) at Amsterdam, engraving by Salomon Savry (1594-1678), 1638
Netherlands - 17th century - Entrance of Marie De MA

France, Fontaine Chaalis, Banquet Scene
Fiorenzo di Lorenzo (Umbrian School, last 15th century), Banquet Scene

Germany, Dresden, Conversation in the open air
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), Conversation in the Open Air

Wealthys study, by Vincenzo Gaiatti, 1832
Vincenzo Gaiatti, Society scene: the wealthys study, 1832

Meeting of military vehicles, BMW R75, 1942
Military Vehicles - Germany 20th century. Military motorvehicle meeting, BMW R75 sidecar, year 1942

Relief depicting a meal scene in a house Belgium, Luxembourg, Arlon, Musee Luxembourgeois (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Roman civilization, relief on cippus depicting feast, guests are lying on triclinium couches in front of tent
Roman civilization. Relief on a cippus depicting a feast: the guests are lying on triclinium couches in front of a tent

Germany, Richard Wagner (1813-1883) with his friends in Bayreuth, vintage photograph 19th century, Bibliotheque-Musee De L opera National De Paris-Garnier (Library)

Netherlands, Princely feast in Amsterdam, engraving by Smit and Kokke, 1768 18th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

France, Paris, Age of Louis XV, aristocrats playing at Jeu du Roi in the Hall of Mirrors of the Versailles Palace
France - 18th century - The Age of Louis XV. Versailles, Hall of Mirrors. Jeu du Roi

Germany, Bayreuth during the 1892 Festival
Germany - 19th century. Bayreuth during the 1892 Festival

Italy, Florence, The stranger, 1930
Felice Casorati (1886-1963), The Stranger, 1930

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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.