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Pears Collection (#10)

"Pears: A Fruitful Journey Through Time and Culture" From the iconic Pears soap advertisements to the delightful image of a partridge in a pear tree

Background imagePears Collection: The last seconds of his life

The last seconds of his life
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Just hold on!

Just hold on!
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: The Dead Leaves

The Dead Leaves
Delphine Devos

Background imagePears Collection: In a museum 2

In a museum 2
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Does the extraterrestrial civilization exist?

Does the extraterrestrial civilization exist?
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Conceptual creation

Conceptual creation
Giorgio Toniolo

Background imagePears Collection: Apples Pears and Tulips

Apples Pears and Tulips
Jacqueline Hammer

Background imagePears Collection: The victim and the suspects (an improved version)

The victim and the suspects (an improved version)
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: the Apple of discord

the Apple of discord
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Red and Green with Apple and Pears

Red and Green with Apple and Pears
Jacqueline Hammer

Background imagePears Collection: The geometry lesson

The geometry lesson
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Hurry up, baby!

Hurry up, baby!
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Wine, fruit and reading

Wine, fruit and reading
Fran Osuna

Background imagePears Collection: Pearserves

Pearserves
Paul Wullum

Background imagePears Collection: The wrong evolution. Or Homo fastfoodus

The wrong evolution. Or Homo fastfoodus
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: The bureaucrat and the people

The bureaucrat and the people
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Making fruit salad

Making fruit salad
Dina Belenko

Background imagePears Collection: Censored

Censored
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Study of Two Pears

Study of Two Pears
Delphine Devos

Background imagePears Collection: Some Pears

Some Pears
Luiz Laercio

Background imagePears Collection: Pears

Pears
Diana Popescu

Background imagePears Collection: Poached pears

Poached pears
Diana Popescu

Background imagePears Collection: The political prisoner 2

The political prisoner 2
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: still life with pears

still life with pears
UstinaGreen

Background imagePears Collection: Still life with autumn flowers

Still life with autumn flowers
Tatyana Skorokhod

Background imagePears Collection: Sights of Summer Dahlia

Sights of Summer Dahlia
Lydia Jacobs

Background imagePears Collection: Fruits

Fruits
Lydia Jacobs

Background imagePears Collection: Roses and pears

Roses and pears
Luiz Laercio

Background imagePears Collection: Be Different !

Be Different !
Heather Bonadio

Background imagePears Collection: Acts of cruelty

Acts of cruelty
Ludmila Shumilova

Background imagePears Collection: Pears and books

Pears and books
Ludmila Shumilova

Background imagePears Collection: Sketch with pears

Sketch with pears
Anna Petina

Background imagePears Collection: Adult TV. Part 2

Adult TV. Part 2
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePears Collection: Still life with daisies and pears

Still life with daisies and pears
Olga Aleksandrovna

Background imagePears Collection: Style Life with Fruits

Style Life with Fruits
Christian MARCEL

Background imagePears Collection: Breakfast

Breakfast
Catherine W

Background imagePears Collection: Double duo

Double duo
Cristiano Giani

Background imagePears Collection: Still life with pomegranate and pears

Still life with pomegranate and pears
Vladimir Pavlovskyy

Background imagePears Collection: The forgotten time

The forgotten time
Margareth Perfoncio

Background imagePears Collection: Oktober feelings

Oktober feelings
Saskia Dingemans

Background imagePears Collection: Pears and Bottles

Pears and Bottles
Catherine W

Background imagePears Collection: The familiar figure of Frank Hewson, on 3rd August 1973

The familiar figure of Frank Hewson, on 3rd August 1973, who has been a barrow boy in Newcastle all of his life

Background imagePears Collection: Horse drawn carriages and buses shown in congestion at The Strand, London, November 1908

Horse drawn carriages and buses shown in congestion at The Strand, London, November 1908

Background imagePears Collection: Customers at Bedfords corner shop pick their own pears from the tree the owner has

Customers at Bedfords corner shop pick their own pears from the tree the owner has planted to grow over the front of the shop. January 1935 P23078

Background imagePears Collection: Pear picking in April 1970 - much of the produce comes to English shops

Pear picking in April 1970 - much of the produce comes to English shops

Background imagePears Collection: Two Pears on a Tabletop, c. 1866. Creator: Sanford Robinson Gifford

Two Pears on a Tabletop, c. 1866. Creator: Sanford Robinson Gifford
Two Pears on a Tabletop, c. 1866

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Fruit and Nuts, 1848. Creator: Robert Seldon Duncanson

Still Life with Fruit and Nuts, 1848. Creator: Robert Seldon Duncanson
Still Life with Fruit and Nuts, 1848

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Fruit and Carafe, c. 1610 / 1620. Creator: Pensionante del Saraceni

Still Life with Fruit and Carafe, c. 1610 / 1620. Creator: Pensionante del Saraceni
Still Life with Fruit and Carafe, c. 1610/1620



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"Pears: A Fruitful Journey Through Time and Culture" From the iconic Pears soap advertisements to the delightful image of a partridge in a pear tree, they have woven themselves into our history and culture. This humble fruit has not only been celebrated for its health benefits but also served as inspiration for various artistic endeavors. In 1887, an eye-catching poster titled "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality" was published by the Retail, urging people to embrace a healthier lifestyle by consuming more fruits like pears. The message resonated with many who recognized the importance of incorporating nutritious choices into their diet. Speaking soap, it became synonymous with cleanliness during the Victorian period. An advertisement from 1912 proudly proclaimed that even chemists recommended this renowned brand. Its popularity endured through time, leaving an indelible mark on society's perception of hygiene. Beyond advertisements, pears found their way into music festivals as well. In 1963, Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz graced the Aldeburgh Festival stage with their musical prowess, captivating audiences with their harmonious melodies. Janet Baker and Bryan Drake joined them in creating unforgettable performances that showcased both talent and passion. Transporting us back further in time is a glimpse into Falmouth Railway Station in Cornwall during the early 1900s. Here we find another Pears soap advertisement adorning its walls – a testament to how deeply ingrained this brand had become within everyday life. The beauty of nature also embraces pears; they blossom gracefully on meadows across Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. These flowering pear trees paint landscapes with delicate hues each spring – reminding us that nature's wonders can be found even within something as simple as a piece of fruit. As we reflect upon these diverse aspects surrounding pears – from racist Pear ads (which should never be endorsed) to cultural icons such as Peter Pears and the enchanting Victorian scrap – we are reminded of their timeless appeal.