Orators Collection

Lysias, from 'Crabb's Historical Dictionary', publ. 1825 (print)
4071157 Lysias, from 'Crabb's Historical Dictionary', publ. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Logographeror speech writer in Ancient Greece)

The Orator, 1901 (bronze)
1069810 The Orator, 1901 (bronze) by Minne, George (1866-1941); 41.3x39x57.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Roberta Coke Camp Fund

The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving)
1629295 The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement)

The appeal of Macedonia against the Bulgarian invasion: a mass meeting at Salonika
STC405632 The appeal of Macedonia against the Bulgarian invasion: a mass meeting at Salonika, illustration from The Illustrated War News, 13th September 1916 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Opening day: the orators, 1876 (albumen print)
483685 Opening day: the orators, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Housewives Conference, 1947
Page from The Sphere, 20 September 1947 reporting on the Housewives League Meeting at Central Hall

Marcus Tullius Cicero (engraving)
816557 Marcus Tullius Cicero (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman philosopher and orator)

Professional politicians 781 BC (litho)
1266079 Professional politicians 781 BC (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Portrait of Francois Hanriot (engraving)
820413 Portrait of Francois Hanriot (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Hanriot)

Portrait of Edmund Burke (engraving)
819547 Portrait of Edmund Burke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Burke, Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, who)

Aeschines, 389 to 314 BC. Greek statesman and one of the ten Attic orators. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Isocrates, 436 To 338 Bc. Ancient Greek Rhetorician, One Of The Ten Attic Orators. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Lysias, C. 445 Bc To C. 380 Bc. Logographeror Speech Writer In Ancient Greece. He Was One Of The Ten Attic Orators. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

ISOCRATES (436-338 BC). Ancient Greek rhetorician and one of the ten Attic orators. From the book Pinacotheca imaginum illustrium by Gian Vittorio de Rossi (1577-1647). Engraving. SPAIN

Aeschines (389-314 BC). Greek statesman. Bust
Aeschines (389-314 BC). Greek statesman, one of the 10 Attic Orators. Bust. Roman copy. From Bitolia (Macedonia). British Museum. London. England

George Robey & Horatio Bottomley recruiting in London
Popular music hall star, George Robey, known as the Prime Minister of Mirth, pictured speaking at a recruitment rally in Trafalgar Square, London in 1915 alongside Horatio Bottomley

Charles Phillips - 2
CHARLES PHILLIPS Irish lawyer and writer : this French engraving is from a series of Orators of the English bar, so his fame must have crossed the Channel ! Date: 1787 - 1859

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THE DUBLIN POLICE STRIKE: 1. A Usurper; 2. The Lord Lieutenant Addressing the Special Constables from the Steps of the Castle Garden; 3

THE COUNTRY IS SAFE. Republican Orators: If the Democratic Party wins the Presidency
THE COUNTRY IS SAFE. Republican Orators: " If the Democratic Party wins the Presidency, the country is lost." Democratic Orators

The orators journey, engraving 1785, Charles James Fox, Mrs. Siddons, and Edmund Burke on a galloping horse beside a milestone inscribed 1 mile to perdition. Mrs

Speakers Corner
January 1912: Orators in Hyde Park. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Orators Journey, Engraving 1785, Charles James Fox, Mrs. Siddons, And Edmund Burke On A Galloping Horse Beside A Milestone Inscribed 1 Mile To Perdition. Mrs

Against Espartero
In Seville and elsewhere there is growing antagonism to Esparteros government : street orators exhort the populace to insurrection

Demosthenes in Disgrace
DEMOSTHENES Athough later regarded as the greatest of Greek orators, he is seen here hiding his face after the failure of his first badly delivered speech

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"The Art of Persuasion: A Glimpse into the World of Orators" Step back in time to 1901, where "The Orator" stands tall and proud, a bronze symbol of eloquence and influence. In another scene, captured through an engraving, we witness the intensity of "The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement" held on that fateful day in January. But oratory is not limited to political arenas alone. It extends its reach to mass meetings like "The appeal of Macedonia against the Bulgarian invasion: a mass meeting at Salonika, " where passionate voices unite for justice. Even in everyday life, as seen in "Opening day: the orators" from 1876, individuals find their voice and captivate audiences with their words. Fast forward to 1947 when even housewives gather for a conference - proving that oratory knows no bounds. From ancient times till today, influential figures have emerged; take Marcus Tullius Cicero whose engraved portrait reminds us of his brilliance as a Roman statesman. And let's not forget those who dedicate their lives to politics - professional politicians depicted since 781 BC through lithographs remind us that this art has been practiced throughout history. Portraits such as Francois Hanriot's engraving and Edmund Burke's serve as testaments to their impact on society. Traveling further back in time brings us face-to-face with Greek legends like Aeschines and Isocrates - revered rhetoricians who shaped discourse during their era. Their busts stand proudly alongside our modern-day heroes. Lastly, we witness George Robey & Horatio Bottomley recruiting supporters in London; proof that even entertainers can possess persuasive powers beyond the stage. In this captivating journey through various forms of media capturing moments from different eras, one thing remains constant - the power wielded by these skilled orators continues to shape societies worldwide.