Raconteur Collection

Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book
945565 Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Caricature illustrations by H M Bateman of a man speaking at a party and at dinner. Captioned, The Raconteur: a suburban idol'

Baron Munchausen, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109874 Baron Munchausen, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks; English

A Tale of the Brave Old Days (oil on canvas)
2830960 A Tale of the Brave Old Days (oil on canvas) by Hodges, Charles Martin (1858-1916); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Miss F. M

Duguay-Trouin (1673-1736) recounting his naval exploits to Louis XIV
STC169703 Duguay-Trouin (1673-1736) recounting his naval exploits to Louis XIV, engraved by Madame de Cernel (1753-1834), 1789 (coloured engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

A Good Story (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH402345 A Good Story (pencil & w/c on paper) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 63.3x52.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at
5857398 Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the seventh night, c.1560 (opaque w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Mughal School

Sketch for Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, before 1813 (oil on canvas)
3586128 Sketch for Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, before 1813 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 31x40 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, 1819 (oil on canvas)
LSE3586127 Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 131x176 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux

Turkish Street Scene (w / c on paper)
STC255145 Turkish Street Scene (w/c on paper) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Maltese, out of copyright

Harriet E. Hassler with a group of young women, 206 W. 13th Street, New York, c
1078811 Harriet E. Hassler with a group of young women, 206 W. 13th Street, New York, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Compton Mackenzie, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Compton Mackenzie OBE (1883-1972), writer of fiction, biography, histories and memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist, 1937

Charles James Lever, 1806 - 1872. Irish novelist and raconteur. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

The Tenth Day of the Decameron, from Boccacios Decameron (w / c over
XYC284016 The Tenth Day of the Decameron, from Boccacios Decameron (w/c over graphite on paper) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834); 27x20.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Lounge Bar, 1657 (oil on canvas)
XKH152252 The Lounge Bar, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); 57x73.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Munchhausen tells his hunting tales, 1842 (oil on panel)
XKH150945 Munchhausen tells his hunting tales, 1842 (oil on panel) by Schrodter, Adolf (1805-75); 57.5x79.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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"The Raconteur: Master of Words and Tales" In a world filled with ordinary conversations, there exists a rare breed of individuals who possess the extraordinary ability to captivate an entire room with their words. Meet the raconteur - the suburban idol of storytelling. H. M. Bateman's caricature illustrations beautifully depict this fascinating character in action. At parties and dinners, he stands tall, his animated gestures drawing everyone's attention. With each word that escapes his lips, he weaves a tapestry of anecdotes and adventures that transport listeners to far-off lands and distant times. Just like Baron Munchausen himself, whose legendary exploits are immortalized in colorful lithographs from "Characters of Romance, " the raconteur is no stranger to embellishment. His tales may be peppered with exaggerations and fantastical elements, but they never fail to entertain. But it's not just fictional stories that flow effortlessly from this master storyteller's tongue. The members of the 1st Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery gather around him eagerly as he recounts their own heroic deeds on the battlefield. Their faces light up as they relive those brave old days through his vivid narratives. Even historical figures find themselves entranced by the raconteur's charm. Duguay-Trouin leans forward eagerly as he regales Louis XIV with accounts of his daring naval exploits. And Aeneas himself takes center stage in sketches and paintings alike, telling Dido about Troy's tragic fate before her eyes well up with tears. The power of storytelling knows no bounds or boundaries; even Turkish street scenes come alive when narrated by our protagonist. His words paint vibrant pictures in people's minds, transporting them into bustling bazaars filled with exotic sights and sounds. And let us not forget Harriet E Hassler surrounded by young women on West 13th Street in New York City - for even within everyday life lies endless inspiration for the raconteur.