Compliment Collection

Robert Owen / New Harmony
New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Robert Owen established an experimental co-operative community to compliment his ideas for social reform. The project failed in 1928

Reading a Letter
She reads a letter above a vase of blue flowers

"How Well We Go Together", 1604-1662. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
"How Well We Go Together", 1604-1662

Robert Owen - New Harmony, Indiana, USA
New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Robert Owen established an experimental co-operative community to compliment his ideas for social reform. The project failed in 1828. Date: 1838

"A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you"(coloured engraving)
5234291 " A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you" (coloured engraving) by English School

Young gentleman compliment retiring from a
Young gentleman compliment retiring or politely leaving a panelled room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Oh You Chestnut! (colour litho)
3656268 Oh You Chestnut! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh You Chestnut)

The Crisis in Turkey, Officials going to Compliment the New Grand Vizier (engraving)
1106202 The Crisis in Turkey, Officials going to Compliment the New Grand Vizier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Turkey)

A Compliment (colour litho)
6001221 A Compliment (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Compliment. Illustration from Drawings by W Granville-Smith and Others (E R Herrick)

O you peach! (colour litho)
3656267 O you peach! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: O you peach! Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Velvet and Iron!, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
Velvet and Iron!, 1887. Germanys Prince Bismarck here sidles up to France and pays lavish compliments. After Frances disastrous war against Germany in the previous decade

Vive Le Roi, Vive La Nation. The Ladies Of La Halle Go To The Tuileries To Compliment The King And Queen, 7Th October 1789, During The French Revolution. From A Contemporary Print

Hawker Hurricane IIB -with its compliment of underwing bombs, this version was knicknamed Hurribomber

Airspeed AS 51 Horsa-these 24 await their compliment of troops and light vehicles before being towed to landing zones in occupied Europe

Head of a Sphinx
The head of a bronze Sphinx, on the Embankment, London, one of a pair made to compliment Cleopatras Needle, which was was brought from Egypt to England in 1878. Date: early 1930s

Acting conversation at the bar - former colleagues reminisce. She - " Dear me: I haven t seen you since we played in Romeo and Juliet You ARE looking well!" He - " Think so

Fine Haystacks in Kent
A fine stackyard on a farm in Staplehurst, Kent. The stacks are shaped like round huts which compliment the oast houses in the background

Embankment Sphinx
A sphinx on the Embankment, London, one of a pair made to compliment Cleopatras Needle, which was was brought from Egypt to England in 1878. The Shell Mex clock is behind it

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"Complimenting the Past: Robert Owen's Vision for New Harmony" In this captivating scene, we find ourselves transported to the historic town of New Harmony, Indiana. As we observe Robert Owen engrossed in reading a letter, his face radiates with joy and admiration, and is as if he has just received a heartfelt compliment that uplifts his spirits. Meanwhile, Gregory and the English slaves at Rome come alive through an exquisite coloured engraving. Their expressions reveal a mix of surprise and gratitude upon receiving unexpected compliments from their Roman counterparts. The power of kind words transcends time and place. Moving forward in time, we encounter a young gentleman retiring from society but not without leaving behind a trail of compliments. His departure is marked by warm gestures and appreciative words that touch the hearts of those around him. Amidst all these heartwarming moments, one cannot help but chuckle at Mr Caudle's self-reflection upon seeing himself in a coloured engraving titled "A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. " Oh how amusing it would be to witness his reaction. The world stage takes center focus as officials embark on an important mission to compliment the new Grand Vizier during the crisis in Turkey. This engraved depiction captures both tension and respect as they prepare for this significant encounter. As our journey continues through vibrant lithographs, we stumble upon delightful scenes like "Oh You Chestnut. " where playful banter unfolds between friends amidst autumnal hues. Laughter fills the air as lighthearted they are exchanged. Returning to Robert Owen's visionary endeavors in New Harmony, Indiana – Velvet and Iron. A masterpiece by Joseph Swain showcases harmonious coexistence between industry (symbolized by iron) and compassion (represented by velvet). Compliments flow effortlessly within this utopian community built on mutual appreciation. Finally, our gaze falls upon an awe-inspiring Hawker Hurricane IIB, adorned with its full compliment of underwing weaponry.