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Social Gathering Collection

"Step back in time and join the lively social gathering at Southwark Fair, 1733

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving)

Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving)
XJF397625 Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: fair held for 2 weeks in September, it was abolished in 1762; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Southwark Fair, 1733, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Southwark Fair, 1733, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451142 Southwark Fair, 1733, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Humour social comment the ale house cartoon by Cruikshank

Humour social comment the ale house cartoon by Cruikshank
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated 1832

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club, 1933 (oil on canvas)

Lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club, 1933 (oil on canvas)
CAC159788 Lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: left to right, A. R)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Victorian London - Barnes Bridge

Victorian London - Barnes Bridge
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A large crowd of people gather to watch the boat race on the Thames some on the beams under Barnes Bridge

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows people described in Eleanor Pray's letter of July 14, 1899. Left to right: David Clarkson, Mr

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A social gathering, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Frederick S. Pray

A social gathering, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A social gathering, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows seated, left to right: Mr. Dick, Mr. Rietzel-Nielsen, Eleanor Pray, Sarah Smith (in mourning dress)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?)

A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). Group portrait shows people seated at the dining table, which has been brought into the drawing room

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Ann E. Ivy

A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Ann E. Ivy
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows (left to right): David Clarkson, Sarah Smith, Eleanor Pray, Frederick Pray, William Davidson

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: David M

A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: David M. Clarkson
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows people described in Eleanor Pray's letter of July 14

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. Artist

Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. Artist
Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace

George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace
3786611 George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace; (add.info.: George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace, official residence of British monarch in Scotland)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: The Boating Party, (oil on canvas)

The Boating Party, (oil on canvas)
989926 The Boating Party, (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 73x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boating Party. Francisco Miralles y Galup (1848-1901)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: The Pied Piper of Hamelin To Town Hall came flocking

The Pied Piper of Hamelin To Town Hall came flocking
VIntage engraing of a scene from the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. At last the people in a body To the Town Hall came flocking. Kate Greenaway, 1888

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: My First Ball; Going down to Supper, 1890. Creator: Arthur Hopkins

My First Ball; Going down to Supper, 1890. Creator: Arthur Hopkins
My First Ball ; Going down to Supper, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street. Creator: Unknown

An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street. Creator: Unknown
An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Fairground giant and dwarf forced out of their boothe by stench of sulpheretted hydrogen

Fairground giant and dwarf forced out of their boothe by stench of sulpheretted hydrogen (hydrogen sulphide)
865301 Fairground giant and dwarf forced out of their boothe by stench of sulpheretted hydrogen (hydrogen sulphide). Illustration of 1834 by George Cruikshank

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

Audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration of 1834 by George Cruikshank
865300 Audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration of 1834 by George Cruikshank. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Amusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Amusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Amusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: 'A Humorous Recitation';from the picture by Knut Ekwall, 1890. Creator: Knut Ekwall

"A Humorous Recitation";from the picture by Knut Ekwall, 1890. Creator: Knut Ekwall
" A Humorous Recitation" ; from the picture by Knut Ekwall, 1890

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Headquarters, Finsbury... 1890

A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Headquarters, Finsbury... 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Headquarters, Finsbury; The Salvation Army Duet from " Ruy Blas" by Miss Nellie Farren and Mr.Fred Leslie, 1890

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: The Naval Volunteers Ball held at Glasgow, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Naval Volunteers Ball held at Glasgow, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Volunteers Ball held at Glasgow, 1890

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: The Toast, (oil on panel)

The Toast, (oil on panel)
989292 The Toast, (oil on panel) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 23.8x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toast. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on panel

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Fresh from the Altar, 1890

Fresh from the Altar, 1890
658397 Fresh from the Altar, 1890 () by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 53.3x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fresh from the Altar. Jessica Hayllar (1858-1940). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Elegant Figures in a Parisian Cafe, (oil on canvas)

Elegant Figures in a Parisian Cafe, (oil on canvas)
989774 Elegant Figures in a Parisian Cafe, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39.4x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Figures in a Parisian Cafe)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Dinner with the Cardinal, (oil on panel)

Dinner with the Cardinal, (oil on panel)
658583 Dinner with the Cardinal, (oil on panel) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 23x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner with the Cardinal. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: La Rue Royale, (gouache on paper)

La Rue Royale, (gouache on paper)
656692 La Rue Royale, (gouache on paper) by Montezin, Pierre Eugene (1874-1946); 41x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rue Royale. Pierre Eugene Montezin (1874-1946). Gouache on paper

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Victorian London - Holland House Garden Party

Victorian London - Holland House Garden Party
" Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A Garden Party at Holland House, one of the first great houses built in Kensington in London

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrel on a chair holding a newspaper

Red Squirrel on a chair holding a newspaper Date: 09-05-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrels on a chair holding a cup

Red Squirrels on a chair holding a cup Date: 08-05-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrels and doll with a table and cups

Red Squirrels and doll with a table and cups Date: 06-08-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrel and doll with a table and cups

Red Squirrel and doll with a table and cups Date: 06-08-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrels sitting at a table

Red Squirrels sitting at a table Date: 06-08-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrel with a table and cups

Red Squirrel with a table and cups Date: 06-08-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Red Squirrels in a balloon and with a bear on a bench

Red Squirrels in a balloon and with a bear on a bench Date: 05-09-2021

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Gravure decoupe, France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Gravure decoupe, France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Gravure decoupe, France, 18th century

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Refreshment room at the House of Commons, Illustrated London News

Refreshment room at the House of Commons, Illustrated London News
Scanned directly from The Illustrated London News, Saturday August 13, 1853

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: I Will Tell the White Man, c. 1900. Creator: Frederic Remington

I Will Tell the White Man, c. 1900. Creator: Frederic Remington
I Will Tell the White Man, c. 1900

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Impromtu Dance (Le Bal improvise), 1742. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre

Impromtu Dance (Le Bal improvise), 1742. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre
Impromtu Dance (Le Bal improvise), 1742

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card)

La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card)
1764983 La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card) by Scoppetta, Pietro (1863-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Joie de Vivre. Pietro Scoppetta (1863-1920)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: A Toast (oil on canvas)

A Toast (oil on canvas)
1767706 A Toast (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Toast. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board)

After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board)
1767123 After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Ball. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on board

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Sunset; L heure embrasee, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Sunset; L heure embrasee, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1768247 Sunset; L heure embrasee, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 60.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset; L heure embrasee)

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: The Oracle, (oil on canvas)

The Oracle, (oil on canvas)
989553 The Oracle, (oil on canvas) by Robertson, George Edward (1864-1926); 145.5x250.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oracle. George Edward Robertson (1864-1926). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: At the Souk, (oil on canvas)

At the Souk, (oil on canvas)
989443 At the Souk, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 65.5x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Souk. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928). Oil on canvas

Background imageSocial Gathering Collection: Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989280 Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); 105.8x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete Champetre; Garden Party. Emile Antoine Bayard (1837-1891)



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"Step back in time and join the lively social gathering at Southwark Fair, 1733. This enchanting engraving captures the vibrant atmosphere of Victorian London, where Barnes Bridge stands as a testament to the city's rich history. The illustration from Hogarth Restored brings humor and social commentary to life with its depiction of an ale house cartoon by Cruikshank. Immerse yourself in the melodic sounds of flute, lute, cello, and violin as Johann Georg Platzer's masterpiece transports you to a musical extravaganza in 1948. Indulge in a delightful lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club in 1933, depicted beautifully on canvas. Witness the elegance and grace of "The Boating Party, " an oil painting that encapsulates the joyous spirit of companionship. Experience the excitement and wonderment of attending your first ball through Arthur Hopkins' captivating artwork titled "My First Ball; Going down to Supper" from 1890. Join an evening filled with merriment at St. James's Street Meistersingers Club, where unknown creators have captured moments of revelry for generations to come. Delve into George Cruikshank's illustrations depicting fairground giants and dwarfs forced out by sulfuric hydrogen stench or audiences enjoying laughing gas effects during a lecture. Finally, transport yourself to Mile End Road's People Palace where subscription dances bring amusement galore in this unknown creator's portrayal from 1890. These glimpses into various social gatherings throughout history remind us that human connection transcends time - whether it be through music, artistry or simply sharing laughter.