Nourishing Collection

Doner kebab cooking, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Advertisement for Bovril - nurses must use Bovril in place of beef tea as it is infinitely more nourishing. Date: late 19th century

Witches Sabbat (Picart)
Satan presides while dancers cavort before him, the cooks throw babies into the stewpot and diners enjoy a nourishing cannibal feast

Turtle Soup Advertisement
T.K Belliss Real Turtle Soup. Guarenteed to be the product of the Finest Imported Live Turtle. Delicious and economical, nourishing, sustaining and easily digested

Thwaites Nourishing Stout

Fuller, Smith & Turner Nourishing Stout

The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, pub
2962480 The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat
NCO191755 The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Good King Was To Be Seen Giving Food And Drink to the Folk
STC292432 The Good King Was To Be Seen Giving Food And Drink to the Folk, illustration from The Story of France by Mary Macgregor, 1920 (colour litho) by Rainey

Venus nourishing the Loves (engraving)
5199027 Venus nourishing the Loves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus nourishing the Loves)

Still Life, 19th century

Still Life with Fruit, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Georg Flegel
Still Life with Fruit, late 16th/early 17th century. From a private collection

Fruits on a Table Setting of Stone, c1653-1659. Artist: Johannes Borman
Fruits on a Table Setting of Stone, c1653-1659

Elijah Nourished By An Angel. After A Work From The Bible By Gustave Dore. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

A Fresh Salad

Spoon-feeding
MODEL RELEASED. Spoon-feeding. Baby girl being spoon-fed

Crosse and Blackwells soups advertisement
Advertisement for Crosse and Blackwells soup, depicting a bowl of steaming tomato soup. Date: 1929

Oxo advertisement, WWI
Advertisement for Oxo, an inestimable boon to the fighting forces at this time of the year. Advert is illustrated by two scenes showing British soldiers manning a machine gun on the front line

Cookery for Invalids and Others, 1897
The front cover of Cookery for Invalids and Others by Lizzie Heritage. Date: 1897

Cookery for Invalids and Others, inside pages, 1897
Chapter VI of Cookery for Invalids and Others by Lizzie Heritage, detailing recipes for Apple and Apple and Crumb Puddings. Date: 1897

Hovis advertisement
Advertisement for Hovis bread with a young daughter embracing her mother who is holding a nourishing looking loaf. Date: 1922

Graphic front cover - Sir Arthur Yapp
Sir Arthur Yapp (1869-1936), Deputy President of the YMCA and Director of Food Economy during the First World War. Responsible for encouraging the nation towards frugal

WW1 Oxo advertisement
Advertisement for Oxo suggesting Oxo and potato cakes as a delicious (and economical) luncheon during the First World War. Date: 1918

Typical menu at a communal kitchen, WW1
A blackboard showing a typical menu at a communal kitchen in 1918. Communal and National Kitchens were established to help combat food shortages during the First World War by catering in bulk

Oxo advertisement with trench scene, WW1
Advertisement for Oxo, for men at the Front and in training, with an excellent accompanying picture illustrating the grim conditions borne by soldiers in the trenches

Advert for Freemans Turtlekon soup 1919
Turtlekon delicious real turtle soup. A cup of hot Turtlekon is a feast for an epicure - each little cube - ample for one person - provides in a highly concentrated form all the rich nourishment

The Republic (sketch), 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR898731 The Republic (sketch), 1848 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 73x60 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Republique (esquisse)); French, out of copyright

Oxtail casserole with onions and celery being started on top of stove before being left to simmer credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

London Board School, Denmark Terrace, Islington: Waiting for soup at dinner time. From The Graphic London 7 December 1889

Mozzarella, tomato and avocado salad garnished with whole basil leaves and served on white plate

Boeuf Bourguignon, served with boiled potatoes, garnished with parsley, accompanied by slices of crusty bread and red wine

Three solid ceramic bowls filled with soup, orange and yellow mashed soups and clear bean soup, standing on wooden surface covered with black peppercorns and yellow corn, view from above

Oriental Spotted Tabby (Felis sylvestris catus) feeding from yellow bowl, side view

Feeding baby with a weaning spoon

Muesli mixture being ground in white ceramic mortar surrounded by bowls and jars containing cereals, fruit and pumpkin seeds on kitchen work surface

Bowl of white bean, sweet potato and fennel soup

Laal mass, lamb and chilli stew in a large frying pan, with a spoon, view from above

Alloo Curry, chunks of potatoes, garnished with whole red chillies and coriander leaves, served in a red-brown bowl, view from above

Pan Bagnat, a crusty roll stuffed with tuna, olives, peppers, onions and salad

Baby eating a slice of watermelon

Using set of salad servers to mix a salad made of roast pepper, artichoke, feta cheese and rocket, in a clear glass bowl, blurred motion

Sunflower seeds, blackcurrants, corn kernels, and roasted chickpeas in sacks, Mardin, southeast Turkey

Honey jars in the fish market in Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

Nuts in the Fish Market in Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

Corn - the food of the nation Serve some way every meal - appetizing, nourishing, economical. Poster showing a woman serving muffins, pancakes, and grits

Mud pack
MODEL RELEASED. Mud pack. Hand applying mud to a woman's face with a brush. Health-giving nutrients in the mud are thought to penetrate the skin and possibly get into the bloodstream

Poster advertising Edwards desiccated soups, full of nourishing vegetables

Gentoo penguin feeding large chick, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

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"Nourishing Delights: A Culinary Journey through Europe's Rich Flavors" Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we explore the vibrant streets of Istanbul, Turkey, where the tantalizing aroma of doner kebab cooking fills the air. The sizzling meat and fragrant spices blend harmoniously to create a nourishing feast for your senses. Transporting you further into Europe's culinary tapestry, we stumble upon an intriguing advertisement for Bovril. This savory elixir promises to invigorate your body and soul with its rich flavors, reminding us that true nourishment goes beyond mere sustenance. Intriguingly, our journey takes an unexpected turn as we encounter Picart's mesmerizing depiction of a Witches Sabbat. Amidst their mystical rituals, one cannot help but ponder the hidden symbolism behind this enchanting scene - perhaps it represents the nourishment sought from nature's bountiful offerings. As we delve deeper into history, another captivating advertisement catches our eye - Turtle Soup. A delicacy enjoyed by nobles and gourmands alike in centuries past. Its velvety texture and robust taste were believed to bestow vitality and strength upon those fortunate enough to indulge. But let us not forget about libations that can also provide nourishment in their own unique way. Thwaites Nourishing Stout beckons with its dark allure while Fuller, Smith & Turner Nourishing Stout tempts with its smooth richness; both promising moments of pure indulgence for beer enthusiasts seeking comfort in every sip. Turning our attention towards artistry inspired by nature's bounty, "The Generae of Patriotism" captures a Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat - symbolizing growth and prosperity brought forth by nurturing crops that sustain communities throughout generations. Continuing this theme is "The Good King Was To Be Seen Giving Food And Drink to the Folk, " illustrating benevolence at its finest.