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Talk Collection (#10)

"Talk: A Powerful Force that Shapes History and Destinies" In the midst of chaos, a propaganda poster boldly declares, "Careless talk costs lives

Background imageTalk Collection: The Appointment (oil)

The Appointment (oil)
7085269 The Appointment (oil) by Tofano, Edoardo (1838-1920); Private Collection

Background imageTalk Collection: Company on a Terrace, 1660-61 (w / c and pencil on paper)

Company on a Terrace, 1660-61 (w / c and pencil on paper)
6620753 Company on a Terrace, 1660-61 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Borch, Gesina ter (1631-90); 24.3x 36 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Background imageTalk Collection: Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741 (engraving)

Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741 (engraving)
1147563 Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741 (engraving) by Ramano, M. (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051697 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

Background imageTalk Collection: 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving)
7233102 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field)

Background imageTalk Collection: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)

Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)
7186884 Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son)

Background imageTalk Collection: Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho)

Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho)
7180970 Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving)

A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving)
7234812 A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving)

Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving)
6200075 Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving) by Raimbach, Abraham (1776-1843); 42.4x56.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageTalk Collection: Steve Borthwick In Team Talk

Steve Borthwick In Team Talk England V South Africa England V South Africa, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 22 November 2008 Date: 22 November 2008

Background imageTalk Collection: Australian Team Talk

Australian Team Talk Ireland V Date: 10 October 1999

Background imageTalk Collection: England Team Talk

England Team Talk Date: 09 October 1999

Background imageTalk Collection: Colin Charvis Team Talk

Colin Charvis Team Talk England V Wales, Six Nations England V Wales, Six-Nations Twickenham London, England 20 March 2004 Date: 20 March 2004

Background imageTalk Collection: England Players Team Talk

England Players Team Talk Date: 20 March 1999

Background imageTalk Collection: West Indies Team Talk

West Indies Team Talk England V West Indies England V West Indies Headingley, Leeds, England 25 May 2007 Date: 25 May 2007

Background imageTalk Collection: Zabenz & Idle Talk

Zabenz & Idle Talk The Royal & Sunalliance Steeple Chase Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 15 March 2006 Date: 15 March 2006

Background imageTalk Collection: Frisky Talk

Frisky Talk Ridden By R.Hills Craven Meeting, Newmarket Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 19 April 2006 Date: 19 April 2006

Background imageTalk Collection: Idle Talk

Idle Talk The Royal & Sunalliance Steeple Chase Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 15 March 2006 Date: 15 March 2006

Background imageTalk Collection: Toshiba Talk

Toshiba Talk Ridden By I.Jardine 18 January 2000 Date: 18 January 2000

Background imageTalk Collection: King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure)

King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure)
7178999 King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey)

Background imageTalk Collection: Sophia Western (engraving)

Sophia Western (engraving)
7165989 Sophia Western (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophia Western)

Background imageTalk Collection: Man celebrating the fact he has remained a batchelor (colour litho)

Man celebrating the fact he has remained a batchelor (colour litho)
7148660 Man celebrating the fact he has remained a batchelor (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: The path to happiness (colour litho)

The path to happiness (colour litho)
7148647 The path to happiness (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The path to happiness)

Background imageTalk Collection: Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures (engraving)

Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures (engraving)
7148450 Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures)

Background imageTalk Collection: The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, satire depicting Anglo-Irish Whig politician George

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, satire depicting Anglo-Irish Whig politician George Tierney
7148348 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, satire depicting Anglo-Irish Whig politician George Tierney, 1797 (engraving) by Gillray

Background imageTalk Collection: Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving)

Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving)
7157349 Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho)

Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho)
7153776 Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: A Lesson on Boats (colour litho)

A Lesson on Boats (colour litho)
7181641 A Lesson on Boats (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson on Boats)

Background imageTalk Collection: The Heartbreaker (litho)

The Heartbreaker (litho)
7172173 The Heartbreaker (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heartbreaker. Illustration from Neues Kunstleralbum: 30 Gesellschaftsbilder (Schreiber, Esslingen)

Background imageTalk Collection: Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho)

Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho)
7172169 Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTalk Collection: Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving)

Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving)
7179292 Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Bart sur le navire anglais)

Background imageTalk Collection: Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving)

Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving)
7193957 Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains)

Background imageTalk Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving)
7195558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter)

Background imageTalk Collection: Spiritual (litho)

Spiritual (litho)
7201783 Spiritual (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiritual. Illustration from The King (George Newnes, Limited, London)

Background imageTalk Collection: Mother and cousins, 1889

Mother and cousins, 1889
7062527 Mother and cousins, 1889 by Isaachsen, Olaf (1835-93); 41.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageTalk Collection: Flemish tapestry. The Last Supper, 16th century

Flemish tapestry. The Last Supper, 16th century
7208710 Flemish tapestry. The Last Supper, 16th century by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Palacio Real de la Granja de San Ildefonso, La Granja, Spain; © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageTalk Collection: Young couple discussing music (litho)

Young couple discussing music (litho)
7201238 Young couple discussing music (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young couple discussing music.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTalk Collection: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel)

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel)
7076524 Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 38x33 cm; Private Collection

Background imageTalk Collection: The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)
145456 The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 36x27 cm; Private Collection

Background imageTalk Collection: Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (engraving)

Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (engraving)
7172439 Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (John 4)

Background imageTalk Collection: Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (engraving)

Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (engraving)
7172437 Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (John 3)

Background imageTalk Collection: Man flattering a woman (litho)

Man flattering a woman (litho)
7172190 Man flattering a woman (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man flattering a woman)

Background imageTalk Collection: Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho)

Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho)
7172188 Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation between a woman and a lawyer)

Background imageTalk Collection: A Serious Man (colour litho)

A Serious Man (colour litho)
7172166 A Serious Man (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Serious Man. Illustration from Neues Kunstleralbum: 30 Gesellschaftsbilder (Schreiber, Esslingen)

Background imageTalk Collection: Ladies tea party (colour litho)

Ladies tea party (colour litho)
7150998 Ladies tea party (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTalk Collection: A lucky woman (colour litho)

A lucky woman (colour litho)
7148663 A lucky woman (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lucky woman)

Background imageTalk Collection: Two women with their pet dogs (colour litho)

Two women with their pet dogs (colour litho)
7148657 Two women with their pet dogs (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women with their pet dogs)

Background imageTalk Collection: Inadequate (colour litho)

Inadequate (colour litho)
7148642 Inadequate (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inadequate. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)




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"Talk: A Powerful Force that Shapes History and Destinies" In the midst of chaos, a propaganda poster boldly declares, "Careless talk costs lives, " reminding us of the immense power our words hold. Just as old sea dogs exchange tales of treacherous waters and heroic conquests, our conversations can shape perceptions and influence actions. A heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake, symbolizing the laborious process of communication. It reminds us that meaningful dialogue requires effort and intentionality to cultivate understanding and unity. Echoing through time, a WWII poster warns against careless talk's dire consequences. In Abu Simbel, Egypt, amidst the vastness of North Africa, whispers carried by desert winds have altered destinies throughout history. As gas lamps are lit for a dinner party in 1800s England, conversation becomes an art form - refined yet powerful. Nikolay Urvantsev's voice echoes across Soviet landscapes as he uncovers geological wonders hidden beneath Earth's surface. Tea-time in 1880s England evokes images of genteel discussions where ideas were exchanged over delicate china cups. Meanwhile, on a bridge at sunset in Aruba's Dutch Caribbean paradise, lovers engage in heartfelt exchanges that transcend language barriers. The ancient statue of Artemis stands tall as a testament to unspoken wisdom; sometimes silence speaks louder than any words ever could. Samuel Taylor Coleridge captures this essence beautifully in his Table-Talking masterpiece while Frederic Remington portrays diplomacy through The Parley painting. From wartime cautionary messages to intimate moments shared between individuals from different cultures or eras – talk is not merely idle chatter but rather an instrument capable of shaping societies and forging connections across time and space. Let us remember that every word we utter carries weight; it has the power to heal wounds or ignite conflicts – ultimately leaving an indelible mark on history itself.