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Socialising Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Art of Socialising: From Dewars to Dominica, a Journey through Time" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the art of socialising

Background imageSocialising Collection: Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada

Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s

Background imageSocialising Collection: The Marui Restaurant at Reiganjima, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Marui Restaurant at Reiganjima, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Marui Restaurant at Reiganjima, 1878. From number 9

Background imageSocialising Collection: View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens... 1752

View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens... 1752
View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball, 1752

Background imageSocialising Collection: View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Nathaniel Parr

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Nathaniel Parr
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751

Background imageSocialising Collection: View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr

View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751

Background imageSocialising Collection: View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr

View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751

Background imageSocialising Collection: A view of St. James's Park, taken near the stable yard, London, 1751. Creator: James Smith

A view of St. James's Park, taken near the stable yard, London, 1751. Creator: James Smith
A view of St. James's Park, taken near the stable yard, London, 1751. Left Saint James's Palace. In the background on the right Westminster Abbey

Background imageSocialising Collection: Young Women in the Garden, c1898. Artist: Louis Valtat

Young Women in the Garden, c1898. Artist: Louis Valtat
Young Women in the Garden, c1898. Louis Valtat was born in Dieppe on 8 August, 1869. He studied at the Lycee Hoche in Versailles and applied for admission at the Ecole des Beaux Arts at 17

Background imageSocialising Collection: Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with Mortals in a Garden of Love, 1590-1621. Creator: Louis de Caullery

Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with Mortals in a Garden of Love, 1590-1621. Creator: Louis de Caullery
Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with Mortals in a Garden of Love, 1590-1621

Background imageSocialising Collection: Fête galante in a Landscape, c.1730-c.1735. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Pater

Fête galante in a Landscape, c.1730-c.1735. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Pater
Fete galante in a Landscape, c.1730-c.1735

Background imageSocialising Collection: Imaginary Renaissance Palace, 1602. Creator: Hendrick Aerts

Imaginary Renaissance Palace, 1602. Creator: Hendrick Aerts
Imaginary Renaissance Palace, 1602

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Prince and His Sons Receive Visitors in the Mardana (Men's Quarter), 1786. Creator: Unknown

A Prince and His Sons Receive Visitors in the Mardana (Men's Quarter), 1786. Creator: Unknown
A Prince and His Sons Receive Visitors in the Mardana (Men's Quarter), 1786

Background imageSocialising Collection: U.S.S. New York, ward room [i.e. wardroom] mess, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson

U.S.S. New York, ward room [i.e. wardroom] mess, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, ward room [i.e. wardroom] mess, between 1893 and 1901

Background imageSocialising Collection: 'Shepherds and Shepherdesses in a Landscape, 1735. Creator: Hieronymus van der Mij

"Shepherds and Shepherdesses in a Landscape, 1735. Creator: Hieronymus van der Mij
"Shepherds and Shepherdesses in a Landscape, 1735. Other Title(s): "Shepherds and Shepherdesses in a Landscape Crowning of Mirtillo by Amarillis "

Background imageSocialising Collection: Members of the tour group in conversation with the princess of Biscari, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros

Members of the tour group in conversation with the princess of Biscari, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Members of the tour group in conversation with the princess of Biscari, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Background imageSocialising Collection: View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group... 1735-1805

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group... 1735-1805. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group having a meal , 1735-1805

Background imageSocialising Collection: Family Group, c18th century. Creator: Martin van Meytens

Family Group, c18th century. Creator: Martin van Meytens
Family Group, c18th century

Background imageSocialising Collection: View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gard... 1752-1799

View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gard... 1752-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball, 1752-1799

Background imageSocialising Collection: Merry Company, 1629. Creator: Isaac Elias

Merry Company, 1629. Creator: Isaac Elias
Merry Company, 1629. Other Title(s): A Festive Company; A Party

Background imageSocialising Collection: An open-air Party, 1615. Creator: Esaias van de Velde

An open-air Party, 1615. Creator: Esaias van de Velde
An open-air Party, 1615

Background imageSocialising Collection: The Fête Champêtre, c.1610. Creator: David Vinckboons

The Fête Champêtre, c.1610. Creator: David Vinckboons
The Fete Champetre, c.1610

Background imageSocialising Collection: Park in the Vicinity of Paris, 1848. Creator: Charles Rochussen

Park in the Vicinity of Paris, 1848. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Park in the Vicinity of Paris, 1848

Background imageSocialising Collection: Frost Fair on a Frozen River with Ships, 1773. Creator: Hendrik Kobell

Frost Fair on a Frozen River with Ships, 1773. Creator: Hendrik Kobell
Frost Fair on a Frozen River with Ships, 1773

Background imageSocialising Collection: Card-Party in the Home of Elis Schröderheim, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom

Card-Party in the Home of Elis Schröderheim, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Card-Party in the Home of Elis Schroderheim, c18th century

Background imageSocialising Collection: Convivial Scene in a Peasant's Cottage, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom

Convivial Scene in a Peasant's Cottage, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Convivial Scene in a Peasant's Cottage, c18th century

Background imageSocialising Collection: Bacchanal, c18th century. Creator: Ottmar Elliger the Younger

Bacchanal, c18th century. Creator: Ottmar Elliger the Younger
Bacchanal, c18th century

Background imageSocialising Collection: The Bakhuysen and de Hooghe Families dining at the Mosselsteiger (Mussel Pier) on the Y, Amsterdam

The Bakhuysen and de Hooghe Families dining at the Mosselsteiger (Mussel Pier) on the Y, Amsterdam, 1702. Other Title(s): The Bakhuysen and de Hooghe Families dining at the Mosselsteiger (Mussel Pier)

Background imageSocialising Collection: Cheerful company interrupted by death, 1660. Creator: Gesina ter Borch

Cheerful company interrupted by death, 1660. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Cheerful company interrupted by death, 1660

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Fancy-Dress Ball, 1704-1711. Creator: Benoit Le Coffre

A Fancy-Dress Ball, 1704-1711. Creator: Benoit Le Coffre
A Fancy-Dress Ball, 1704-1711

Background imageSocialising Collection: Merry Company in a Room, 1633. Creator: Anthonie Palamedesz

Merry Company in a Room, 1633. Creator: Anthonie Palamedesz
Merry Company in a Room, 1633. Other Title(s): Merry Company in a Room

Background imageSocialising Collection: Distinguished Company in a Room, after 1630. Creator: Unknown

Distinguished Company in a Room, after 1630. Creator: Unknown
Distinguished Company in a Room, after 1630. Manner of Anthonie Palamedesz

Background imageSocialising Collection: Columbus Monument, New York, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown

Columbus Monument, New York, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Columbus Monument, New York, ca 1900

Background imageSocialising Collection: The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1693. Creator: Gerrit Berckheyde

The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1693. Creator: Gerrit Berckheyde
The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1693. Other Title(s): The Town Hall on the Dam, Amsterdam

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce ‘Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570

A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce ‘Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570. Creator: Peeter Baltens
A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Hunting Party, 1700-1733. Creator: Carel van Falens

A Hunting Party, 1700-1733. Creator: Carel van Falens
A Hunting Party, 1700-1733

Background imageSocialising Collection: Inn Parlour with Guests, 1648-1651. Creator: David Ryckaert III

Inn Parlour with Guests, 1648-1651. Creator: David Ryckaert III
Inn Parlour with Guests, 1648-1651

Background imageSocialising Collection: Leaving chapel [Mary Lyon Hall], Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. c1908

Leaving chapel [Mary Lyon Hall], Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. c1908. Creator: William H. Jackson
Leaving chapel [Mary Lyon Hall], Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. c1908

Background imageSocialising Collection: An Inn, 1625-1690. Creator: David Teniers II

An Inn, 1625-1690. Creator: David Teniers II
An Inn, 1625-1690

Background imageSocialising Collection: Country Kermis, 1639. Creator: Pieter de Bloot

Country Kermis, 1639. Creator: Pieter de Bloot
Country Kermis, 1639

Background imageSocialising Collection: Evening Party, 1600-1620. Creator: Unknown

Evening Party, 1600-1620. Creator: Unknown
Evening Party, 1600-1620

Background imageSocialising Collection: Men of Skagen on a summer evening in good weather, 1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Men of Skagen on a summer evening in good weather, 1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Men of Skagen on a summer evening in good weather, 1848

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Party in the Artist's Home, 1915. Creator: Julius Paulsen

A Party in the Artist's Home, 1915. Creator: Julius Paulsen
A Party in the Artist's Home, 1915

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Group of Danish Artists in Rome, 1837. Creator: Constantin Hansen

A Group of Danish Artists in Rome, 1837. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A Group of Danish Artists in Rome, 1837

Background imageSocialising Collection: A Ball, 1643. Creator: Dirck Hals

A Ball, 1643. Creator: Dirck Hals
A Ball, 1643

Background imageSocialising Collection: Saturday afternoon- San Augustine, Texas, 1939. Creator: Russell Lee

Saturday afternoon- San Augustine, Texas, 1939. Creator: Russell Lee
Saturday afternoon- San Augustine, Texas, 1939

Background imageSocialising Collection: Portrait of Eddie Sauter, George Handy, Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph...Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. 1947

Portrait of Eddie Sauter, George Handy, Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph...Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Eddie Sauter, George Handy, Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph Burns, Johnny Richards, and Neal Hefti, Museum of Modern Art, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Background imageSocialising Collection: Portrait of Ray Wetzel, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Ray Wetzel, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray Wetzel, 1947 or 1948

Background imageSocialising Collection: Group of people at 'The Shallows, ' property of Lucien Hamilton Tyng, Southampton, Long Island

Group of people at "The Shallows, " property of Lucien Hamilton Tyng, Southampton, Long Island, 1931 Aug




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"Unveiling the Art of Socialising: From Dewars to Dominica, a Journey through Time" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the art of socialising. From the depths of the ocean where three majestic sperm whales gracefully socialise under the surface in Dominica, to the glamorous world of Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins starring in Cinzano TV commercials, this is an ode to human connection. Step into Tom Chadwick's masterpiece "The Proverbs, " painted in 1939, which beautifully captures the essence of communal wisdom passed down through generations. Travel back to Havana's vibrant streets in 1951 and experience Sloppy Joes Bar - a hub for laughter and camaraderie that transcends borders. Join Mrs Whigham's Ascot Party as elegance meets conviviality at its finest. Witness actor Michael Crawford hosting a delightful barbecue amidst his Wimbledon garden, bringing friends together with sizzling food and infectious laughter. Delve into history itself with ancient cave paintings depicting our ancestors' desire for companionship and shared experiences. Transport yourself to winter fashion trends from 1954, where style becomes an invitation for connections forged over warm coats and cozy scarves. Feel the electric atmosphere as Liverpool players celebrate their League Title win alongside their devoted wives at Adelphi Hotel. And let us not forget Manchester City players and management staff raising glasses in jubilation after achieving greatness on the field. Finally, lose yourself on a crowded dance floor at GEC ballroom in Coventry circa 1935; bodies swaying rhythmically as music unites souls from all walks of life. In this ever-changing world, one thing remains constant - our innate need for social interaction. So let us cherish these moments that bring us closer together because it is within these connections that memories are made and friendships flourish.