Conversation Collection

Churchill and Roosevelt
Washington D.C. Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt relax in the south grounds of the White House prior to the daily meeting of the combined British and U.S

A Select Committee, 1891, (c1930). Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
A Select Committee, 1891, (c1930). Anthropomorphic depiction of exotic birds including macaws, parrots, and sulphur-crested cockatoos. Painting in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Creator: Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow
Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Rural scene in the west of Ireland: a woman on a horse stops to chat to a man leaning on a low wall

The Last Supper, 1800. Creators: Raphael Morghen, Teodoro Matteini
The Last Supper, 1800

Summer Evening on the Skagen Southern Beach with Anna Ancher and Marie Kroyer, 1893
BAL23422 Summer Evening on the Skagen Southern Beach with Anna Ancher and Marie Kroyer, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 100x150 cm; Skagens Museum, Denmark; Danish

La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine, and other French writers, 1600s
Conversation among French authors La Fontaine, Boileau, Moliere, and Racine. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
The Royal Family at home. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are seen chatting, Princess Elizabeth, just sixteen is knitting (for the troops)

Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942. Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U.S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk

Louis XIV and Moliere having breakfast
Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV at Versailles Palace. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a painting

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Drunken Party / Hogarth
A Midnight Modern Conversation A very drunken party of men

Alice and the Cheshire Cat -- We re all mad here, said the Cat. I m mad. You re mad

A Chinese shop, Limehouse, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Advert for Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky
No Faults The umpire and a tennis player having a drink of Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky, at the end of the match. 1937

DENIS: MUSES, 1893. The Muses. Oil on canvas by Maurice Denis, 1893

Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Grimm / Wren & Bear
A scene from the story showing a fox in conversation with the bear

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Cheshire Cat
Alice in Wonderland, Alice has a conversation with a Cheshire Cat. Date: early 20th century

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and a caterpillar
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets a caterpillar sitting on a mushroom, smoking a hookah. Date: early 20th century

Nude bathers on the beach
CH27107 Nude bathers on the beach by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
The Bedale Union workhouse, erected in 1839 at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Two ladies in large hats converse in the foreground

Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4673009 Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 131x175 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette)

Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR36481 Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 131x175 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Two kids on a swing. The little boy wears a sailor suit and the little girl a muff
JLJ4584312 Two kids on a swing. The little boy wears a sailor suit and the little girl a muff. Cover of Christmas 1905 " Illustrated London news"

An Advertisement For Wills Coffee House c. 1700, (1944). Creator: Unknown
An Advertisement For Wills Coffee House c.1700, (1944). A trade card advertising Wills Best Coffee Powder at Manwarings Coffee House in Falcon Court over against St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street

Lighting the gas lamps for a dinner party, 1800s
Guests awaiting the return of gas-light during a Christmas dinner-party, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Einstein and Eddington, 1930
Einstein and Eddington. German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), at left, was famous for his theories of relativity

Businessmen smoking cigarettes and smiling

Humpty Dumpty by Dorothy Wheeler
A little boy and girl stare up at a wall on which sits a very superior looking Humpty Dumpty wearing a crown and an eye glass

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Confederate soldier romancing a young woman, 1800s
Confederate soldier declaring his love for a young woman, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tea-time, England, 1880s
Upperclass family enjoying afternoon tea in a hothouse, England, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the Constitution
Franklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Dip into the Bath Club by H. M. Bateman
Humorous colour illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a group of men unashamedly standing around in their swimming trunks enjoying conversation at the Bath Club

Couple on bridge at sunset, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m
JLJ4681694 Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m by Puget, Francois (1651-1707); Louvre, Paris

Politics in an Oyster House, 1848 (oil on fabric)
WLT211553 Politics in an Oyster House, 1848 (oil on fabric) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); 40.6x33 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright

Winston Churchill and Sir Alan Brooke
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, left, chats with General Sir Alan Brooke, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, on the bridge of the warship which is carrying them to General Sir Bernard Montgomerys

th Huxley / Sambourne 1888
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY A satire on the English scientists discovery of a gelatinous substance on the seabed: he is discussing his findings with a mermaid

Lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club, 1933 (oil on canvas)
CAC159788 Lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: left to right, A. R)

The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin
XEE4149994 The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin and Martin Luther Imaginary Meeting of Reformist Leaders

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622 Artist: Diego Velasquez
Kitchen Scene with Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622. Martha supervises work in the kitchen. A young servant girl, wearing an unhappy expression

NATIVE AMERICANS: SIGN LANGUAGE. The Shoshone chief Tendoy using signs to communicate with Huerito, an Apache chief, at Washington, D.C

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Cafe patrons enjoying an evening on a Paris boulevard, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

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Reception in the Toynbee Hall dining room, England, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Capturing Conversations Through Art: A Glimpse into Timeless Interactions" Step back in time and witness the power through a collection of captivating artworks. From Henry Stacy Marks' "A Select Committee, 1891" to Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's "Galway Gossips, c1887, " these masterpieces transport us to an era where dialogue reigned supreme. In Raphael Morghen and Teodoro Matteini's iconic piece, "The Last Supper, 1800, " we observe Jesus and his disciples engaged in profound discussion, emphasizing the significance of communication even during historic moments. Meanwhile, Anna Ancher and Marie Kroyer grace the canvas in their intimate exchange on Skagen Southern Beach during a serene summer evening in 1893. Conversation transcends time as we delve into political history with Churchill and Roosevelt deep in discussion. Witnessing the royal family at home during a special sitting for ILN magazine in May 1942 reminds us that even those who hold immense power value heartfelt conversations within their own circles. Traveling further back to the 1600s, we encounter French literary giants such as La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine engaging passionately about their craft. Their animated discussions serve as a testament to how conversation fuels creativity throughout centuries. Amidst war-torn times like World War II, Edward T. Grigware's silkscreen poster warns against careless talk with its powerful message - "Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. " It serves as a reminder that words hold great weight and should be chosen wisely. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing encounters like Louis XIV having breakfast with Moliere or Plato engaging Aristotle in philosophical debates. These interactions remind us that conversations have shaped our understanding of artistry and knowledge over generations. Even humorous scenes find their place among these artistic depictions; Hogarth's "Drunken Party" showcases the lively banter and laughter that often accompanies social gatherings.