Socialising Collection (#7)

Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989279 Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); 105.8x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete Champetre; Garden Party. Emile Antoine Bayard (1837-1891)

Scene of Figures (watercolour over pencil on paper)
1769148 Scene of Figures (watercolour over pencil on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 19.7x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of Figures. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

Beer Garden in Laren, Study; Biergarten in Laren, Studie, 1903 (oil on canvas)
1769041 Beer Garden in Laren, Study; Biergarten in Laren, Studie, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 71.8x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Beer Garden in Laren)

Peasants drinking and smoking in an Inn (oil on canvas)
CH401592 Peasants drinking and smoking in an Inn (oil on canvas) by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Military Reminiscences, 1859 (oil on canvas)
CH405717 Military Reminiscences, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Ten Kate, Herman Frederick Carel (1822-91); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Boating Party on the Thames, (oil on canvas)
827050 Boating Party on the Thames, (oil on canvas) by Heilbuth, Ferdinand (1826-89); 71.1x88.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boating Party on the Thames. Ferdinand Heilbuth (1826-1889)

A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil)
827142 A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); 35x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Distinguished Guest. Lucius Rossi (1846-1913)

Une Soiree chez la Paiva (oil on canvas)
615846 Une Soiree chez la Paiva (oil on canvas) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86) (circle of); 134.7x88.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Figures in an Interior (oil on canvas)
615836 Figures in an Interior (oil on canvas) by Gruen or Grun, Jules Alexandre (1868-1934); 60.3x81.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Garden Party (w / c & gouache on paper)
1195847 A Garden Party (w/c & gouache on paper) by Nilus, Peter Alexandrovich (1869-1943); 24x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nilus)

An illustration to the Bhagvata Purana, Book X, Chapter 21, c
1196779 An illustration to the Bhagvata Purana, Book X, Chapter 21, c.1525 (w/c & ink on paper) by Rajput school, (16th century); 18x23.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Elegant Figures Seated at a Banquet Table in a Wooded Clearing, (oil on panel)
659294 Elegant Figures Seated at a Banquet Table in a Wooded Clearing, (oil on panel) by Lamen, Christoffel Jacobsz van der (1606-51); 44.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Music Party: a Flautist and Two Ladies Holding a Songbook, a Gentleman Behind
659215 A Music Party: a Flautist and Two Ladies Holding a Songbook, a Gentleman Behind, (red and black chalk) by Portail, Jacqes Andre (1695-1759); 32.2x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658579 Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 26x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Im Freien)

The Masquerade Ball, (oil on canvas)
659111 The Masquerade Ball, (oil on canvas) by Migliaro, Vincenzo (1858-1938); 34.9x25.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masquerade Ball. Vincenzo Migliaro (1858-1938). Oil on canvas board

In a Barn, (watercolour heightened with white)
658918 In a Barn, (watercolour heightened with white) by Rossi, Luigi (1853-1923); 29.5x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Barn. Luigi Rossi (1853-1932). Watercolour heightened with white

The Card Players, (oil on canvas)
658311 The Card Players, (oil on canvas) by Andrews, Henry (fl 1830-d.1868); 96.5x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Card Players. Henry Andrews (active 1830-1860). Oil on canvas

Going to the Derby, (oil on canvas)
658252 Going to the Derby, (oil on canvas) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Derby. Henry Alken (1785-1851). Oil on canvas

The Boating Party, (oil on canvas)
658197 The Boating Party, (oil on canvas) by Garcia Mencia, Antonio (1852-1918); 38.1x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boating Party. Antonio Garcia Mencia (1853-1915). Oil on canvas

Mulatto Women on the Banks of the River Roseau, Dominica, (oil on canvas)
990893 Mulatto Women on the Banks of the River Roseau, Dominica, (oil on canvas) by Brunias, Agostino (1728-96); 40.7x85.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Drinking Party in the Garden, 1739 (oil on copper)
990349 A Drinking Party in the Garden, 1739 (oil on copper) by Schouman, Aert (1710-92); 34x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Drinking Party in the Garden. Aert Schouman (1710-1792)

In the Woods - Near Catalan; Au Bois - Au Pres Catalan, (oil on canvas)
827052 In the Woods - Near Catalan; Au Bois - Au Pres Catalan, (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 205.7x289.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Al Fresco Ball in France
An al fresco ball in Paris, perhaps, since the scene is framed by palm trees, on the fashionable French Riviera. The cabaret turn in the spotlight is a pair of dancers

A Meeting of Artists, Mudscrapers and Rag Merchants
CHT177419 A Meeting of Artists, Mudscrapers and Rag Merchants, caricature of a popular cafe at the Palais Royal in Paris, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by French School; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Scene in the Cafe du Commerce Valetta, Mourir pour la patrie, Malta
NAM280974 Scene in the Cafe du Commerce Valetta, Mourir pour la patrie, Malta, 1854 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wilkinson, Henry John (1829-1911); National Army Museum

A Billiard Room in the nineteenth century, 1828 (colour litho)
CHT290063 A Billiard Room in the nineteenth century, 1828 (colour litho) by Boilly, Julien Leopold (1796-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Refreshment, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266482 The Refreshment, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Saisons from The Mayoux Collection, 3rd quarter 18th century
STC255705 Les Saisons from The Mayoux Collection, 3rd quarter 18th century, copper plate printed cotton by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Singapore Golf Club, 1936
At the 19th! Members on the terrace of the Singapore Golf Club in 1936, the citys principal club with an active membership of 800

The Folies Bergere, Paris, at 11. 17 (b / w photo)
3101218 The Folies Bergere, Paris, at 11.17 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Folies Bergere, Paris, at 11.17)

Tea (colour litho)
3099333 Tea (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea. Illustration for Lecons De Choses Illustrees (Imagerie D Epinal, Pellerin)

Un Coin du Pesage a Auteuil (colour litho)
3099040 Un Coin du Pesage a Auteuil (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Coin du Pesage a Auteuil)

Easter on the Italian Riviera
Afternoon tea in a Mediterranean Garden of Eden, looking out over the azure waters of the Italian Riviera. Date: 1913

Dutch salon, mid 18th Century (colour litho)
969096 Dutch salon, mid 18th Century (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch salon, mid 18th Century)

Villagers chatting over cottage gate, 1890s. One woman is holding a bundle of rhubarb. Date: 1890s

Countrywomen and man flirting, 1890s
Three countrywomen chat and flirt with a farmhand with a rake, 1890s Date: 1890s

Villagers having conversation, 1890s
A group of countryside villagers having a conversation outside a cottage, 1890s Date: 1890s

Ranelagh (colour litho)
964626 Ranelagh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranelagh. From Truth, 25 December 1902.); © Look and Learn

Frocks and Frills at Henley Regatta 1905
Aspects of Henley. Date: 1905

Thames Season: Some Popular River Craft 1905
View of the River Thames near Cookham Lock. Date: 1905

Villagers on a bridge over a stream, 1890s
Villagers chatting on a little stone bridge over a stream, 1890s Date: 1890s

Villagers chatting, 1890s
Villagers stopping to chat and pass the time of day in an idyllic rural English village, 1890s. Date: 1890s

Village scene in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, 1890s Date: 1890s

Ladies enjoying Suchard cocoa (chromolitho)
974381 Ladies enjoying Suchard cocoa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies enjoying Suchard cocoa)

Preparing for the Party, (oil on canvas)
658533 Preparing for the Party, (oil on canvas) by Martinetti, Angelo (fl.1850-80); 51.5x74.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Party)

The Good Story (oil on canvas)
659661 The Good Story (oil on canvas) by Jensen, Oluf Simony (1871-1934); 47.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Fisherfolk on a Beach with a Town Beyond, 1857 (watercolour heightened with white)
658715 Fisherfolk on a Beach with a Town Beyond, 1857 (watercolour heightened with white) by Smits, Johan Gerard (1823-1910); 30.5x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cardinals in an Interior, (Watercolour on paper)
658219 Cardinals in an Interior, (Watercolour on paper) by Signorini, Giuseppe (1857-1932); 62x86 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinals in an Interior. Giuseppe Signorini (1857-1932)

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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.