Table Cloth Collection (#5)

"Unveiling the Tales Woven in Table Cloth: From Wind in Willows to Alice's Mad Tea Party" Table cloths have long been an essential element of storytelling

Table Cloth Collection: The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)

The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)
823275 The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 91.5x145 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors Return. Oil on canvas. Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895). Painted in 1892

Table Cloth Collection: The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas)
823297 The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Ream, Morston Constantine (1840-1898); 66x81.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dessert Table. Morston C. Ream (1840-1898). Oil on canvas

Table Cloth Collection: Portrait of a Mandarin, probably Cantonese, circa 1890s, c

Portrait of a Mandarin, probably Cantonese, circa 1890s, c
990454 Portrait of a Mandarin, probably Cantonese, circa 1890s, c.1890s (crystoleum print, gilt surround, folding morocco case) by British Photographer

Table Cloth Collection: Still-life Pot of Geraniums, 1886 (oil on canvas)

Still-life Pot of Geraniums, 1886 (oil on canvas)
987551 Still-life Pot of Geraniums, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 47x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life; Pot of Geraniums; Nature Morte: Pot de Geranium)

Table Cloth Collection: The Love Letter, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Love Letter, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
984999 The Love Letter, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Califano, John (1864-1924); 75.6x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Table Cloth Collection: Royal Waiting Room, Paddington (b / w photo)

Royal Waiting Room, Paddington (b / w photo)
3096671 Royal Waiting Room, Paddington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Waiting Room, Paddington)

Table Cloth Collection: The Young Artist, 1867 (oil on canvas)

The Young Artist, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985360 The Young Artist, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 43.3x35.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Artist. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Table Cloth Collection: Still-life; Nature Morte, (oil on board)

Still-life; Nature Morte, (oil on board)
825099 Still-life; Nature Morte, (oil on board) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 55x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life; Nature Morte. Emile Bernard (1868-1941). Oil on board

Table Cloth Collection: The Terrace in the Sun; La Terasse en Soleillee, 1920 (oil on canvas)

The Terrace in the Sun; La Terasse en Soleillee, 1920 (oil on canvas)
825813 The Terrace in the Sun; La Terasse en Soleillee, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 78.7x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Table Cloth Collection: Pierrot, Columbine and Punchinello; Pierrot, Colombine et Polichinelle, (oil on canvas)

Pierrot, Columbine and Punchinello; Pierrot, Colombine et Polichinelle, (oil on canvas)
827002 Pierrot, Columbine and Punchinello; Pierrot, Colombine et Polichinelle, (oil on canvas) by Vollon, Alexis (1865-1945); 240x209.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot)

Table Cloth Collection: Seeking Advice, (oil on canvas)

Seeking Advice, (oil on canvas)
650887 Seeking Advice, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 51x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeking Advice. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

Table Cloth Collection: Goldfish, 1909 (pencil and watercolour)

Goldfish, 1909 (pencil and watercolour)
652071 Goldfish, 1909 (pencil and watercolour) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); 39.1x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldfish. Arthur Hopkins (1848-1930). Pencil and watercolour

Table Cloth Collection: The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas)
651295 The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Verheyden, Francois (1806-c.1890); 94x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Lunch. Francois Verheyden (1806-ca.1890). Oil on canvas

Table Cloth Collection: Chess Game, (oil on canvas)

Chess Game, (oil on canvas)
651053 Chess Game, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chess Game. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

Table Cloth Collection: Flower Bouquet; Bouquet de Fleurs, (oil on canvas)

Flower Bouquet; Bouquet de Fleurs, (oil on canvas)
653287 Flower Bouquet; Bouquet de Fleurs, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 81x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Bouquet; Bouquet de Fleurs)

Table Cloth Collection: The Breakfast; Le Petit Dejeuner, (oil on canvas)

The Breakfast; Le Petit Dejeuner, (oil on canvas)
652534 The Breakfast; Le Petit Dejeuner, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 50x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Breakfast; Le Petit Dejeuner. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937)

Table Cloth Collection: The Secret Admirer, 1871 (oil on panel)

The Secret Admirer, 1871 (oil on panel)
658931 The Secret Admirer, 1871 (oil on panel) by Conti, Tito (1842-1924); 34.2x24.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret Admirer. Tito Conti (1842-1924). Oil on panel. Dated 1871

Table Cloth Collection: The New Breeches, (oil on canvas)

The New Breeches, (oil on canvas)
658280 The New Breeches, (oil on canvas) by Barnes, Edward Charles (1855-1882); 71x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Breeches. Edward Charles Barnes (1855-1882). Oil on canvas

Table Cloth Collection: Ms 5073 f. 140v Table Service of a Lady of Quality, from the Renaud de Montauban cycle

Ms 5073 f. 140v Table Service of a Lady of Quality, from the Renaud de Montauban cycle
XIR60102 Ms 5073 f.140v Table Service of a Lady of Quality, from the Renaud de Montauban cycle (vellum) by Liedet, Loyset (fl.1448-78); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Table Cloth Collection: Still Life with Cut Melon, Glass and Fan, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Cut Melon, Glass and Fan, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
1197264 Still Life with Cut Melon, Glass and Fan, c. 1920 (oil on canvas) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 48.2x44.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Table Cloth Collection: Afternoon Tea on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)

Afternoon Tea on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)
823108 Afternoon Tea on the Terrace, (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 141.5x143.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Tea on the Terrace)

Table Cloth Collection: A Satisfying Meal (one of a pair), (oil on canvas)

A Satisfying Meal (one of a pair), (oil on canvas)
989771 A Satisfying Meal (one of a pair), (oil on canvas) by Bellei, Gaetano (1857-1922); 36.2x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Satisfying Meal (one of a pair). Gaetano Bellei (1857-1922)

Table Cloth Collection: Bouquet in Purple Vase, (oil on canvas)

Bouquet in Purple Vase, (oil on canvas)
985499 Bouquet in Purple Vase, (oil on canvas) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 61.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet in Purple Vase. William James Glackens (1870-1938)

Table Cloth Collection: Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781761 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - dinner table. Caption reads: The floral decorations are kept low to facilitate conversation)

Table Cloth Collection: Flowers and Fruits, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Flowers and Fruits, 1865 (oil on canvas)
1767853 Flowers and Fruits, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 55.9x68.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers and Fruits. Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904)

Table Cloth Collection: Peaches and Almonds (oil on canvas)

Peaches and Almonds (oil on canvas)
1768867 Peaches and Almonds (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 22.9x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peaches and Almonds; Peches et Amandes)

Table Cloth Collection: The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas)

The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas)
827802 The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas) by Horemans, Jan Josef the Younger (1714-90); 48.3x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preparation of Wedding Contracts)

The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas)
827801 The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas) by Horemans, Jan Josef the Younger (1714-90); 48.3x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preparation of Wedding Contracts)

Table Cloth Collection: Two Gentlemen, One Seated at a Table, (oil on canvas)

Two Gentlemen, One Seated at a Table, (oil on canvas)
827645 Two Gentlemen, One Seated at a Table, (oil on canvas) by Helst, Bartolomeus van der (1613-70); 160x30.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Gentleman Seated at a Table)

Table Cloth Collection: A Woman Sitting in a Chair; Femme Assis dans un Fauteuil, 1911 (oil on canvas)

A Woman Sitting in a Chair; Femme Assis dans un Fauteuil, 1911 (oil on canvas)
825464 A Woman Sitting in a Chair; Femme Assis dans un Fauteuil, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 100.3x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Table Cloth Collection: Young Girls Sitting Together (recto); Jeune Filles Attablees (recto)

Young Girls Sitting Together (recto); Jeune Filles Attablees (recto)
825725 Young Girls Sitting Together (recto); Jeune Filles Attablees (recto), 1915-1919 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 60.3x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Table Cloth Collection: Table Cloth and Hangings by M Hass of Vienna (chromolitho)

Table Cloth and Hangings by M Hass of Vienna (chromolitho)
961741 Table Cloth and Hangings by M Hass of Vienna (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table Cloth and Hangings by M Hass of Vienna)

Table Cloth Collection: Tabletop with Violin (oil on canvas)

Tabletop with Violin (oil on canvas)
CH203899 Tabletop with Violin (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 76.2x114.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

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Tatyana Skorokhod

The cook
Monika Vanhercke

Refreshing
Margareth Perfoncio

Unassuming
Margareth Perfoncio

Old wall
Margareth Perfoncio

A white dream
Margareth Perfoncio

Lonely hours
Margareth Perfoncio

Waiting
Liyun Yu

Table Cloth Collection: South Africa, Cape Town. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Table Mountain in the distance

South Africa, Cape Town. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Table Mountain in the distance with typical cloud cover called the " table cloth"

Table Cloth Collection: Design for a tablecloth (Publisher M. K. Tenisheva and S. I. Mamontov), 1900s

Design for a tablecloth (Publisher M. K. Tenisheva and S. I. Mamontov), 1900s. From a private collection

Table Mountain, Cape Town

Table Cloth Collection: William McKinley Cartoon

William McKinley Cartoon
WILLIAM McKINLEY CARTOON. Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable imperialist appetite; waiting to take the order, at right

Table Cloth Collection: Communion table-cover

Communion table-cover
Exhibited at the Great Exhibition: a communion table-cover by Pegler of Leeds, a rich specimen of damask tablecloth, the design comprising a representation of the Last Supper

Table Cloth Collection: Young woman in a kitchen eating a plate of food

Young woman in a kitchen eating a plate of food
A young woman sitting at a kitchen table eating a plate of meat and vegetables. There is a large tin of Saxa Salt in front of her, and a wartime newspaper at the side of her plate. Date: circa 1944

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A mug of tea and slice of toast

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"Unveiling the Tales Woven in Table Cloth: From Wind in Willows to Alice's Mad Tea Party" Table cloths have long been an essential element of storytelling, symbolizing warmth, comfort, and shared experiences. Just like the patchwork quilt that brings together different fabrics to create a beautiful whole, table cloths unite people around food and conversation. In Kenneth Grahame's enchanting world of "Wind in Willows, " we can imagine Mole and Rat enjoying a riverside picnic on a checkered table cloth as they embark on their adventures. Meanwhile, Lewis Carroll's whimsical tea party with the March Hare and the Hatter comes alive through Sir John Tenniel's wood engraving from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. " Traveling across continents, we find ourselves boating off Cape Town, South Africa. Picture a vibrant table cloth fluttering in the wind as friends gather for a seaside feast while witnessing breathtaking sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. Yet not all tales told by they are lighthearted. In World War I propaganda posters of the Central Powers, harmony is depicted through images of soldiers sharing meals amidst war-torn landscapes – reminding us that even during times of conflict, unity can be found around tables. Moving forward to France's picturesque Loire region, where food and wine take center stage beside its meandering river. The table cloth becomes an emblematic canvas showcasing culinary delights that celebrate French culture and joie de vivre. Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol" transports us to Bob Cratchit's humble abode where his family gathers around a festive dinner spread atop a worn yet cherished table cloth – reminding us of the importance of gratitude and compassion during holiday seasons. Tables aren't solely reserved for feasting; they also inspire creativity. Imagine a young girl engrossed in painting at her favorite spot – her trusty easel adorned with a vibrant table cloth, reflecting her artistic spirit.