Socialising Collection (#21)

The Mens Bath, 1497-1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Mens Bath, 1497-1498, (1936). Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Peasants in a Tavern, 1640s. Artist: Mathieu Le Nain
Peasants in a Tavern, 1640s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Merry Company, 17th century. Artist: Jacob Duck
Merry Company, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russian

Carnival in Venice, 17th century. Artist: Johannes Lingelbach
Carnival in Venice, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

In a Tavern, 1677. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
In a Tavern, 1677. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Conversation, 1888. Artist: Paul Weimar
Conversation, 1888. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

The Merry Company, 17th century. Artist: Dirck Hals
The Merry Company, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Tavern Scene, c1640-1665. Artist: Philips Wouwerman
Tavern Scene, c1640-1665. Wouwerman, Philips (1619-1668). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

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

Il Ballo ( The Dance ), 1790. Artist: Giuseppe Piattoli
Il Ballo ( The Dance ), 1790. From a private collection

In the Garden (Au Jardin du Moulin de la Galette), 1876. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
In the Garden (Au Jardin du Moulin de la Galette), 1876. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Les Parau Parau (Conversation), 1891. Artist: Paul Gauguin
Les Parau Parau (Conversation), 1891. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The fashion in 1794, 1894. Artist: Frederic Lix
The fashion in 1794, 1894. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th July 1894

Lunch at Vasouy, 1901. Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Lunch at Vasouy, 1901

Reunion at the Mansion, 1849. Artist: Adolph Menzel
Reunion at the Mansion, 1849. Located in the collection at, National Gallery, Berlin

Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, tenue de societe, 1814 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Feast of Achelous, c1615. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Feast of Achelous, c1615. Located in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, New York

Merry Company on a Terrace, c1673-1675. Artist: Jan Steen
Merry Company on a Terrace, c1673-1675

Clear Fantasy, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco Goya
Clear Fantasy, 1819-1823. Plate 15 of Proverbs, published in 1864.The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams) is seen as symbolic of the absurdity of the human condition

The Pleasure of Love, sketch, 18th century. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Pleasure of Love, sketch, 18th century. From the collection of the Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, U.S.A

View in the Park of the Villa Pamphili in Rome, 1749. Artist: Claude-Joseph Vernet
View in the Park of the Villa Pamphili in Rome, 1749. Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-1789). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Roman wallpainting of a dinner-party, Pompeii, Italy

The refreshment bar, Chamber of Deputies of France, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The refreshment bar, Chamber of Deputies of France, Paris, 1892. From left to right: Basly, Pelletan, Thivrier, Le Senne, Laguerre, De Cassagnac, and Rivet

Bonfires lit to celebrate the summer solstice in Brittany, 1893. Artist: F Meaulle
Bonfires lit to celebrate the summer solstice in Brittany, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 1st July 1893

Celebrations in honour of the Visit of the Russian Fleet in Toulon, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
Celebrations in honour of the Visit of the Russian Fleet in Toulon, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st October 1893

Japanese and Russian soldiers fraternising, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5

What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866 Artist: George du Maurier
What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866. An illustration of how the world would look like if centaurs still existed

The Eighth Wonder! by H M Bateman, is an illustration of the member of the RAC who actually OWNS a car. A large group of men socialising in a room stand apart from one man who is centre of

Gathering in Sidi-el-Kebir, Blida
A local gathering in Sidi-el-Kebir, Blida Province. Sidi-el-Kebir is named in the honour of Sidi-Ahmed El-Kebir, the founder of Blida. Date: circa 1910s

The square, Ghardaia
Local people gather at the square in Ghardaia, Algeria Date: circa 1910s

Lady Members conditions for membership at Working Mens Clubs
Back of a Lady Members membership card, highlighting the conditions for Women to be Lady Members of Working Mens Clubs as decided by the Committee. Date: 1960s

Four police officers playing mixed doubles tennis
Four police officers (including WPC Alison Blair, right) playing a mixed doubles tennis match. Date: circa 1960s

Market, Algeria
The fruit market at Biskra - a place for socialising as well as stocking the larder. Date: 1906

Tatler cover - London nightlife, 1958
Front cover of The Tatler for February 26 1958 featuring a photograph of a couple enjoying a night out in London. Date: 1958

Christmas Feasting in the 14th century
Artists impression of a banquet of the 14th century. The tables were narrow and movable, consisting of boards resting on trestles

Roof Garden, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Women relaxing on the Roof Garden of the H.J. Heinz company building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1900

Wartime in London, WW1
A two page spread, showing what happened in Hyde park during WW1, telling of the different lifestyles of each soldier. The illustration is showing how Hyde park had changed since the war started but

The Man Who Won the V. C. by Thomas Henry
An officer who has won the Victoria Cross is presented with a situation that finds him a little short of courage - a roomful of young women, eager to meet him. Date: 1915

Subaltern Stunts in Rome by H. L. Oakley
Scenes in Rome and Florence during World War One as witnessed by the silhouette artist, Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley. Caption reads, As leave to " Blighty" is not very plentiful

Two British soldiers chat with millers daughter, WW1
Two British soldiers chat with the local millers daughter on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Hebe in Society by Teddy
The vogue of the cocktail party at its height in 1928. A chic woman in a short pink dress dishes out drinks to two male guests in evening dress. Date: 1928

A breath of air on the balcony at a London ball
A couple in evening dress take a moment to enjoy some fresh air by an open window or balcony, during a ball at one of the great London mansions at the height of the London Season. 1930

Society in Hyde Park during the London Season, 1886
Smart society promenading and riders on their horses in Rotten Row, in Hyde Park during the height of the London Season in 1886. Date: 1886

Miss Margaret Whigham seeks sylvan solitude
Exhausted from her relentless socialising (and appearances in society magazines like The Bystander!), Miss Margaret Whigham (1912-1993), later Mrs Charles Sweeny, then Duchess of Argyll

Mr Charles Birkin and Miss Margaret Whigham
Miss Margaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured at the first night of the new revue

Men and women taking tea in a garden
Three men and three women taking tea in a garden. A little dog looks up expectantly. The two younger women have tennis racquets. C.1900

Conversation (oil on canvas)
XIR488849 Conversation (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 64x74.5 cm; National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal; Giraudon; Dutch, out of copyright

The Bathers (oil on canvas)
XIR417085 The Bathers (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 65x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Les Baigneuses; ); French, out of copyright

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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.