Chef Collection (page 7)

Father William having eaten the goose, illustration from Alice
2657663 Father William having eaten the goose, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

Chef francais (colour litho)
2796770 Chef francais (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef francais. Illustration for Histoire Generale Du Costume by R Jacquemin (Charles Delagrave)

Hotel staff including Chef, Scarborough, August 1952
Hotel staff including Chef, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, August 1952 Date: 1952

Original Artwork - Christmas card design - Food from kitchen
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas Greetings card - silhouette in black and red of Santa leading the march from the kitchen carrying the Turkey

Vignettes from a cookbook by Antoine Careme (engraving)
2562838 Vignettes from a cookbook by Antoine Carme (engraving) by Careme, Marie Antoine (1784-1833) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Designs for Timbale de Macaroni by Antonin Careme (engraving)
2562837 Designs for Timbale de Macaroni by Antonin Carme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page of L Art de la Cuisine Francaise, by Antonin Careme (engraving)
2562834 Title page of L Art de la Cuisine FranAzaise, by Antonin Carme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page of Le Maitre d Hotel Francais, by Antonin Careme
2562833 Title page of Le MaAtre d HA'tel FranAzais, by Antonin Carme, 1822 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Designs by Antoine Careme (engraving)
2562829 Designs by Antoine Careme (engraving) by Careme, Marie Antoine (1784-1833) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front page of Le Patissier National Parisien, Tome II
2562824 Front page of Le Patissier National Parisien, Tome II, by Antonin Carme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Food designs by Antonin Careme (engraving)
2562823 Food designs by Antonin Carme (engraving) by Careme, Marie Antoine (1784-1833) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cooks (oil on canvas)
FIT282924 The Cooks (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 46.4x38.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

The Cafe Riche new kitchens, 1866 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT242810 The Cafe Riche new kitchens, 1866 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The ships cooks aboard the R. M. S. Teutonic (b / w photo)
STC245407 The ships cooks aboard the R.M.S. Teutonic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two children in fancy dress; the little boy is dressed as a chef while a little girl makes a very respectable maid or waitress. Date: 1920s

A bakery and baking equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243971 A bakery and baking equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

The Young Cook, 1855-70 (oil on canvas)
WLT207157 The Young Cook, 1855-70 (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 35x27.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Designs for food decoration from Le Cuisinier parisien by Antoine Careme
CHT202852 Designs for food decoration from Le Cuisinier parisien by Antoine Careme, published 1842 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Careme

The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT177848 The Cook, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Interior of an Italian kitchen, after woodcut in Banchetti compositioni di
STC214451 Interior of an Italian kitchen, after woodcut in Banchetti compositioni di Vivende by Christoforo di Messisburgo, published 1549 (litho) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989463 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Little Chef, (oil on canvas)
989309 Little Chef, (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 28.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Chef; Petit Cuisinier. Joseph Bail (1862-1921). Oil on canvas

A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper)
2637294 A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper) by Clovio, Giorgio Giulio (1498-1578) (attr. to); 27.9x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Calling for Dinner, (oil on canvas)
823526 Calling for Dinner, (oil on canvas) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); 31x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: resignation of Alexis Soyer as chef of the Reform Club, London (engraving)
6034633 Punch cartoon: resignation of Alexis Soyer as chef of the Reform Club, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Faisceau d armes d un chef de l epoque merovingienne, avec francisque, framee, glaive et baudrier
6020820 Faisceau d armes d un chef de l epoque merovingienne, avec francisque, framee, glaive et baudrier, d apres la sepulture de Pouan, Aube

Menu card, Princes Restaurant, Singapore
Front cover, menu card, Princes Restaurant, Singapore, showing a chef and his young assistant in a ramshackle and untidy kitchen. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1930s

Preparing the Boars Head in the Royal Kitchen, Windsor Castle - Christmas with the Queen. 1898

Poster advertising pasta made by Rivoire et Carret (colour litho)
PER206015 Poster advertising pasta made by Rivoire et Carret (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Cooking, illustration from La Physiologie du Gout, ou Meditations de Gastronomie
CHT207851 Cooking, illustration from La Physiologie du Gout, ou Meditations de Gastronomie by Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Frontispiece to The French Cook by La Varenne, 1653 (engraving)
XJF400676 Frontispiece to The French Cook by La Varenne, 1653 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hams, illustration from High Street by J. M. Richards
STC411909 Hams, illustration from High Street by J.M. Richards, printed by the Curwen Press, pub. by Country Life, 1938 (colour litho) by Ravilious

Restaurant and Grill Room, illustration from High Street by J. M
STC411908 Restaurant and Grill Room, illustration from High Street by J.M. Richards, printed by the Curwen Press, pub. by Country Life, 1938 (colour litho) by Ravilious

Commissarys Quarters in Winter Camp, 1876 (etching)
497607 Commissarys Quarters in Winter Camp, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The Kitchen at Chatsworth, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)
621513 The Kitchen at Chatsworth, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 30.5x22.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Chatsworth House, North Derbyshire)

Head Baker, Head Cook and other examples of Ottoman costume, plate 4 from Part III
STC122317 Head Baker, Head Cook and other examples of Ottoman costume, plate 4 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations, engraved by V

Designs for food decoration from L Art de la Cuisine francaise
CHT202853 Designs for food decoration from L Art de la Cuisine francaise by Antoine Careme, published 1833 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Careme

Designs for Food Decoration, from Le Maitre d Hotel francais
CHT202832 Designs for Food Decoration, from Le Maitre d Hotel francais by Antonin Careme, published in 1822 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Careme

A Baker Preparing Pies (oil on canvas)
EDI81358 A Baker Preparing Pies (oil on canvas) by Passaroti, Bartolomeo (1529-92) (follower of); 110x156.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243961 A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Envy in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227386 Envy in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227385 Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cook of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a lace bonnet, and carries a basket wof eggs and vegetables. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by

Cook from Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She wears a muslin bonnet and carries a basket covered with a large shawl. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration

Briarcliff Lodge Bakery, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380600 Briarcliff Lodge Bakery, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Resort hotel in Briarcliff Manor)

Berber costumes of Tunisia, 1828. Cook and waterseller at left, sorbet seller and coffee seller or caffettiere at right. Customers drinking and eating on a carpet in the foreground

Chef to the Grand Seigneur, Topkapi Palace (coloured engraving)
STC468938 Chef to the Grand Seigneur, Topkapi Palace (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beulouk-Bachi)

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"Unveiling the Culinary Maestros: A Glimpse into the World of Chefs" Step into the enchanting realm of culinary artistry as we explore the captivating journeys and remarkable talents of chefs throughout history. From Chef Keith Floyd's delightful creations at The Maltsters Arms in Tuckenhay, April 1992, to Auguste Escoffier's groundbreaking contributions to French cuisine, these culinary virtuosos have left an indelible mark on gastronomy. Transport yourself to a bygone era with Francis Davis Millet's mesmerizing painting "Between Two Fires" from c1892, capturing the intensity and passion that fuels every chef's soul. Travel further back in time to 1936 when bustling energy filled Paddington Station's Quick Lunch and Snack Bar, where hungry travelers savored delectable delights crafted by skilled hands. Witness heartwarming moments like Chef Andrew Schillar giving a bone to a lucky pup through his kitchen's side entrance – a testament to chefs' compassion beyond their craft. Marvel at the ingenuity aboard Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933 as galley cooks deftly navigated high altitudes while preparing exquisite meals for adventurous souls. In times of adversity, chefs have risen above challenges; such was seen during World War I when staff cooks at King George Military Hospital in London nourished wounded soldiers with love-infused dishes. Fast forward to post-war Britain in 1947 as a dedicated chef tirelessly worked amidst London kitchen chaos, ensuring palates were delighted despite rationing hardships. Humor finds its place too within this world of culinary mastery – behold A. H. Cadier, senior chef at Brighton Pavilion receiving fake chickens from mischievous juniors; laughter is indeed an essential ingredient in any successful kitchen.