Discourse Collection

Wedding meal in Yport Painting by Albert Fourie (1854-1937) 1886 Sun
JLJ4677168 Wedding meal in Yport Painting by Albert Fourie (1854-1937) 1886 Sun. 3, 89x2, 53 m Rouen, musee des Beaux Arts by Fourie, Albert-Auguste (b.1854); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Horse chestnut tree; Horse-Chesnut tree. Engraving by John Miller, from John Evelyn, Silva; or, A discourse of forest-trees.Page 166. Date: 1776

Russian Revolution of 1917: "Lenin speaking to the workers of the Putilov factory in
JLJ4644209 Russian Revolution of 1917: " Lenin speaking to the workers of the Putilov factory in Petrograd, 1917" Painting by Isaak Brodsky (Brodsky) (1883-1939). 1917

Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid / Eros
Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid/Eros. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

Rhetorick, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome
XJF483400 Rhetorick, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sceptical Chymist (1661). This title page is from the first edition of this work by the Anglo-Irish natural philosopher Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Elegant Conversation, (oil on canvas)
659850 Elegant Conversation, (oil on canvas) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); 45.9x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Conversation. Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924). Oil on canvas

Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1772179 Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese)

United States, State of South Carolina: Governor John Archdale addressed the assembly of Carolina in 1696
NWI4967384 United States, State of South Carolina: Governor John Archdale addressed the assembly of Carolina in 1696. Colonial Carolina Assembly, 1696

Reception of former President Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-1885) at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, USA, 1879
NWI4933830 Reception of former President Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-1885) at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, USA, 1879

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285631 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

Danton haranguing the crowd and preaching the hatred of the priests in front of the Club des Jacobins
PCT4269387 Danton haranguing the crowd and preaching the hatred of the priests in front of the Club des Jacobins. Engraving of the weekly newspaper 'L'Ouvrier' illustrating A

Revolutionary crowd at King's College (now Columbia University, New York), 1775
NWI4961185 Revolutionary crowd at King's College (now Columbia University, New York), 1775. Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) delaying the patriotic hustle at the entrance of the building

The crowd applauding the speaker at the Republican Convention that designated Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
NWI4958209 The crowd applauding the speaker at the Republican Convention that designated Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) as a party candidate for the presidential campaign, Chicago, 1900

France: Cartoon photographed by Walery of Jean Jaures in clay clay speaking to pears entitled
LUX4726792 France: Cartoon photographed by Walery of Jean Jaures in clay clay speaking to pears entitled: 'Every speech I make followers'

France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: the miraculous cave with a preacher, 1890
LUX4796427 France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: the miraculous cave with a preacher, 1890; (add.info.: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65)

Mormons in North America in the 19th century. Prophet Joseph Smith preaching a tribe of Indians around 1930
PCT4261695 Mormons in North America in the 19th century. Prophet Joseph Smith preaching a tribe of Indians around 1930. Drawing by Mettais - Engraving of the newspaper " Le tour du monde".;

Illustration of Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891) in " Song illustree", ca
ICA4841588 Illustration of Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891) in " Song illustree", ca. 1840 - Travel around the world Universal Cosmorama - World

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) during his first speech in the English Parliament of Westminster on March 2, 1629
NWI4874217 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) during his first speech in the English Parliament of Westminster on March 2, 1629. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595), founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, preach to the crowd
VEN5027771 Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595), founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, preach to the crowd. Painting by Giovanni Peruzzini (1629-1694)

Preacher at a meeting of Methodists in Eastham, Massachusetts, years 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4959181 Preacher at a meeting of Methodists in Eastham, Massachusetts, years 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Preacher at a meeting of Methodists in Eastham, Massachusetts)

Convention of the Democratic Party in Chicago, Illinois, appointment of Grover Cleveland (1837-1908)
NWI4960301 Convention of the Democratic Party in Chicago, Illinois, appointment of Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) as presidential candidate in 1884

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: Barracks. Military Ceremony: a soldier without a kepi surrounds a weapon
LUX4768189 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: Barracks. Military Ceremony: a soldier without a kepi surrounds a weapon detachment, facing an officer on horseback who reads a paper

Indian chef Hopi (formerly Moki), on the roof of a village house, announces the serpent dance ceremony (Arizona)
NWI4898686 Indian chef Hopi (formerly Moki), on the roof of a village house, announces the serpent dance ceremony (Arizona, USA) around 1800

Member of a club as Society of the Friends of the Constitution or Jacobin club Engraving from "Les francais sous
ELD4934532 Member of a club as Society of the Friends of the Constitution or Jacobin club Engraving from "Les francais sous la revolution" by Challamel and Tenint

Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) clots the debate at the Congress on the removal of President Andrew Johnson (1808-1875)
NWI4936345 Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) clots the debate at the Congress on the removal of President Andrew Johnson (1808-1875)

United States, Ohio Territory: Pioneers in Ohio establishing territorial government in Marietta late 18th century
NWI4967020 United States, Ohio Territory: Pioneers in Ohio establishing territorial government in Marietta late 18th century

Patagonia Indian Camp, South America - Engraving 1861 - Private Collection
JAB5037342 Patagonia Indian Camp, South America - Engraving 1861 - Private Collection; (add.info.: Patagonia Indian Camp, South America - Engraving 1861 - Private Collection)

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher defending the Union cause in Exeter Hall, London, 1863
NWI4950210 Rev. Henry Ward Beecher defending the Union cause in Exeter Hall, London, 1863.; (add.info.: Rev. Henry Ward Beecher defending the Union cause in Exeter Hall, London)

Former President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) during a speech at a banquet in 1889
NWI4938068 Former President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) during a speech at a banquet in 1889. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

First speech by President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) during his inauguration in 1885
NWI4938045 First speech by President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) during his inauguration in 1885. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Debate between Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) and Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861) at Galesburg, Illinois in 1858
NWI4933995 Debate between Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) and Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861) at Galesburg, Illinois in 1858

Salvation Army members meeting people in need of help. Meeting of the members of the army of salvation and the needy
NWI4960319 Salvation Army members meeting people in need of help. Meeting of the members of the army of salvation and the needy, United States, 1880 (Christian mission of charity)

The minister preaching in the pulpit of the Church of Boston, 18th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4959941 The minister preaching in the pulpit of the Church of Boston, 18th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: The minister preaching in the pulpit of the Church of Boston)

Speech of President Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg in 1863 during the Civil War
NWI4904131 Speech of President Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg in 1863 during the Civil War.; (add.info.: Speech of President Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg in 1863 during the Civil War)

Independence Day with patriotic discourse, folk dances and sociabilites, United States, 19th century
NWI4882785 Independence Day with patriotic discourse, folk dances and sociabilites, United States, 19th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Speech by a speaker in a cafe of the 18th century (Coffee House or Coffee House) in London
NWI4880710 Speech by a speaker in a cafe of the 18th century (Coffee House or Coffee House) in London. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Moses dictating the laws to the Hebrew people during the exodus
NWI4916210 Moses dictating the laws to the Hebrew people during the exodus.; (add.info.: Moses dictating the laws to the Hebrew people during the exodus.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Apoles Paul and Barnabas preaching Christian in Antioch. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4916154 Apoles Paul and Barnabas preaching Christian in Antioch. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Apoles Paul and Barnabas preaching Christian in Antioch)

The chamber of deputes in the faubourg Saint Germain, an orator is in the gallery before the president
FLO4718473 The chamber of deputes in the faubourg Saint Germain, an orator is in the gallery before the president and the secretaries and above

Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
FLO4718265 Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797), sleeping Scotch MacDonald and robber North

depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse
FLO4718189 depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285624 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285598 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Prediction of Mary Magdalene. Fresco by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Church of San Lazzaro, Modene
VEN5027981 Prediction of Mary Magdalene. Fresco by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Church of San Lazzaro, Modene; (add.info.: Prediction of Mary Magdalene. Fresco by Ercole Setti (1530-1617)

A controversy before the American Supreme Court, Washington, 1910. Seance presidee by Supreme Justice Edward Douglas
NWI4958149 A controversy before the American Supreme Court, Washington, 1910. Seance presidee by Supreme Justice Edward Douglas White (1844-1921)

Jesus preaching in a boat on the shores of the Sea of Galiliee
NWI4916787 Jesus preaching in a boat on the shores of the Sea of Galiliee.; (add.info.: Jesus preaching in a boat on the shores of the Sea of Galiliee.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Louis XIV (1638 - 1715) pronouncing before the members of Parliament the phrase " L'etat c'est moi"
ELD4922421 Louis XIV (1638 - 1715) pronouncing before the members of Parliament the phrase " L'etat c'est moi" on 13 April 1655

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"Discourse: A Tapestry of Conversations and Declarations" In the midst of historical turning points, it has played a pivotal role in shaping societies and ideologies. From Lenin's impassioned speech to the workers of the Putilov factory during the Russian Revolution of 1917, to Georges Jacques Danton's resolute proclamation in the French Revolution that "to defeat, we need audacity, and always audacity, " words have ignited revolutions and inspired change. But discourse is not limited to political arenas alone; it permeates various aspects of human existence. Underneath a horse chestnut tree, where whispers intertwine with rustling leaves, conversations unfold between lovers or friends seeking solace. In Albert Fourie's painting depicting a wedding meal in Yport, lively discussions fill the air as guests celebrate love and unity. Even art itself becomes an instrument for dialogue. An elegant conversation emerges from brushstrokes on canvas in "Elegant Conversation. " Meanwhile, Gabriele D'annunzio captivates his audience while reading his inauguration speech at Monumento ai Mille near Genoa in 1914—a moment when poetry merges with rhetoric. Throughout history, it has been both weaponized and celebrated. Francois Guizot faced opposition denouncing his foreign policy but defiantly declared that insults could be piled up endlessly without deterring him. Richard Blome's publication "The Gentlemans Recreation" explores rhetorick as a means to persuade minds through eloquence. From Café Parisien (Bal Tabarin) bustling with animated exchanges among patrons to Robert Boyle challenging scientific dogmas in "The Sceptical Chymist, " discourse transcends boundaries—be they geographical or intellectual. It fuels progress by encouraging critical thinking and fostering understanding among diverse perspectives. Whether spoken or written, whispered or shouted from podiums adorned with zodiac symbols like Cupid/Eros' wings—an embodiment of passion—the lifeblood of human interaction.