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"Confering: A Celebration of Workers' Unity in the Sunny Park, 1891" Step back in time to May Day in 1891, a day dedicated to honoring workers and their contributions

Background imageConfering Collection: Flappers (litho)

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Background imageConfering Collection: Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of

Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of 1898, publ. 1900 (print)
2967883 Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of 1898, publ. 1900 (print) by American School

Background imageConfering Collection: Fete du travail du 1er en 1891 (May Day in 1891). Jour de repos et de rassemblement des

Fete du travail du 1er en 1891 (May Day in 1891). Jour de repos et de rassemblement des travaileurs dans un parc
FIA5369479 Fete du travail du 1er en 1891 (May Day in 1891). Jour de repos et de rassemblement des travaileurs dans un parc ensoleille

Background imageConfering Collection: Neighbors, 1885 (oil on wood)

Neighbors, 1885 (oil on wood)
FIA5366788 Neighbors, 1885 (oil on wood) by Bakalovich, Stepan Vladislavovich (1857-1947); 23 x 38, 5 cm; Radishchev State Art Museum, Saratov, Russia; (add.info.: Neighbors, a scene of Roman life)

Background imageConfering Collection: Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin, detail of Jesus with the Doctors (tempera on panel)

Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin, detail of Jesus with the Doctors (tempera on panel)
885029 Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin, detail of Jesus with the Doctors (tempera on panel) by Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco (fl.1360-83); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

Background imageConfering Collection: A bourgeois dinner, c. 1900 (print)

A bourgeois dinner, c. 1900 (print)
7293271 A bourgeois dinner, c.1900 (print) by Chabas, Paul (1869-1937) (after); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A diner in the parisian bourgeoisie)

Background imageConfering Collection: In the Wings, 1899 (oil on canvas)

In the Wings, 1899 (oil on canvas)
5859644 In the Wings, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 60.5--73.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Jean Louis Forain (1852-1931))

Background imageConfering Collection: A Friendly Warning, 1881-90 (oil on canvas)

A Friendly Warning, 1881-90 (oil on canvas)
5860775 A Friendly Warning, 1881-90 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, Thomas (1823-90); 62.9--81.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Thomas Hicks (1823-90))

Background imageConfering Collection: Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de

Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub
3025981 Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

Background imageConfering Collection: Abelard and Heloise

Abelard and Heloise
7286225 Abelard and Heloise; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abelard and Heloise. Peter Abelard, c. 1079-1142. Medieval French scholastic philosopher, leading logician, theologian, poet)

Background imageConfering Collection: Ceramic of an 18th century garden scene in the patio of Casa Palacio Bandolero, Cordoba

Ceramic of an 18th century garden scene in the patio of Casa Palacio Bandolero, Cordoba, Cordoba Province, Andalusia
7264906 Ceramic of an 18th century garden scene in the patio of Casa Palacio Bandolero, Cordoba, Cordoba Province, Andalusia, southern Spain

Background imageConfering Collection: An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of

An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of War (Colour Litho)
2798545 An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of War (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageConfering Collection: Confidence Illustration, 1901

Confidence Illustration, 1901
5975937 Confidence Illustration, 1901 by Wunsch, Marie (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Society. Family. Confidence Young children talking in the countryside. Illustration, France, 1901)

Background imageConfering Collection: The Terrace, c. 1655-65 (oil on canvas)

The Terrace, c. 1655-65 (oil on canvas)
5860149 The Terrace, c.1655-65 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 106.9--87.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Dutch school, Delft, 17th century)

Background imageConfering Collection: Soiree at the Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe-Weimar, c. 1795 (w / c)

Soiree at the Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe-Weimar, c. 1795 (w / c)
3493731 Soiree at the Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe-Weimar, c.1795 (w/c) by Kraus, Georg Melchior (1737-1806); Zentralbibliothek, Weimar, Germany; (add.info.: H.Meyer, Frau von Fritsch, Goethe)

Background imageConfering Collection: The Cottage (oil on canvas)

The Cottage (oil on canvas)
XIR229961 The Cottage (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; (add.info.: by Martin Drolling (1752-1817))

Background imageConfering Collection: Suzanne Curchods Salon, 1887 (engraving)

Suzanne Curchods Salon, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4835393 Suzanne Curchods Salon, 1887 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of intellectuals in the salon of Suzanne Curchod)

Background imageConfering Collection: The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving)

The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving)
ELD4835321 The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving) by Laplante, Charles (d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The salon of Suzanne Curchod)

Background imageConfering Collection: The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving)

The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving)
ELD4835311 The Salon of Suzanne Curchod and Madame Necker (engraving) by Laplante, Charles (d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le salon de Suzanne Curchod)

Background imageConfering Collection: Tea and Gossip (colour litho)

Tea and Gossip (colour litho)
7194542 Tea and Gossip (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea and Gossip. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

Background imageConfering Collection: 'The Doctor started chatting in Spanish to the bed-maker'illustration from The Voyages of Doctor

"The Doctor started chatting in Spanish to the bed-maker"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
7214611 " The Doctor started chatting in Spanish to the bed-maker" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Background imageConfering Collection: Two Ladies in a Salon, 1924 (pen and black ink with bodycolour)

Two Ladies in a Salon, 1924 (pen and black ink with bodycolour)
7074461 Two Ladies in a Salon, 1924 (pen and black ink with bodycolour) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection

Background imageConfering Collection: 17th century Dutch man and woman talking in a village street. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch man and woman talking in a village street. 1803 (engraving)
7233067 17th century Dutch man and woman talking in a village street. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: 'Boy, wheres the skipper?'illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922

"Boy, wheres the skipper?"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214609 " Boy, wheres the skipper?" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info.: " Boy, wheres the skipper)

Background imageConfering Collection: 'Being a good noticer is terribly important'illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922

"Being a good noticer is terribly important"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214605 " Being a good noticer is terribly important" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Background imageConfering Collection: Science and Art Conversazione (engraving)

Science and Art Conversazione (engraving)
7192006 Science and Art Conversazione (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science and Art Conversazione)

Background imageConfering Collection: Decidedly Foozled! (litho)

Decidedly Foozled! (litho)
7185857 Decidedly Foozled! (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decidedly Foozled!. Illustration from The Sketch, 31 October 1906.); © Look and Learn

Background imageConfering Collection: A country woman and a curate talking in a parlour, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)

A country woman and a curate talking in a parlour, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234856 A country woman and a curate talking in a parlour, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case. 1831 (engraving)

Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case. 1831 (engraving)
7234781 Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: Women and children seated in a parlor, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)

Women and children seated in a parlor, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234863 Women and children seated in a parlor, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women and children seated in a parlor)

Background imageConfering Collection: Regency party-goers playing the game of The Little Man Lives On. 1906 (litho)

Regency party-goers playing the game of The Little Man Lives On. 1906 (litho)
7239544 Regency party-goers playing the game of The Little Man Lives On. 1906 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: Altvater - Leben, 1502 (hand-coloured print)

Altvater - Leben, 1502 (hand-coloured print)
7243091 Altvater - Leben, 1502 (hand-coloured print) by Gruninger, Johann (1455-1533); 8.0x15.0 cm; (add.info.: A man (hermit) talks to people who come from a city.); JMK Archiv

Background imageConfering Collection: Peasants talking in a field, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

Peasants talking in a field, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233113 Peasants talking in a field, 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants talking in a field, 17th century)

Background imageConfering Collection: The Appointment (oil)

The Appointment (oil)
7085269 The Appointment (oil) by Tofano, Edoardo (1838-1920); Private Collection

Background imageConfering Collection: When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051697 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

Background imageConfering Collection: 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving)
7233102 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field)

Background imageConfering Collection: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)

Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)
7186884 Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son)

Background imageConfering Collection: Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho)

Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho)
7180970 Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving)

A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving)
7234812 A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure)

King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure)
7178999 King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey)

Background imageConfering Collection: Sophia Western (engraving)

Sophia Western (engraving)
7165989 Sophia Western (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophia Western)

Background imageConfering Collection: The path to happiness (colour litho)

The path to happiness (colour litho)
7148647 The path to happiness (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The path to happiness)

Background imageConfering Collection: Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving)

Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving)
7157349 Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho)

Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho)
7153776 Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: A Lesson on Boats (colour litho)

A Lesson on Boats (colour litho)
7181641 A Lesson on Boats (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson on Boats)

Background imageConfering Collection: Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho)

Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho)
7172169 Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfering Collection: Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving)

Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving)
7179292 Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Bart sur le navire anglais)

Background imageConfering Collection: Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving)

Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving)
7193957 Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains)



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"Confering: A Celebration of Workers' Unity in the Sunny Park, 1891" Step back in time to May Day in 1891, a day dedicated to honoring workers and their contributions. In this vibrant painting by Yefim Mikhailovich Tcheptsov, we witness a joyful gathering of laborers basking in the warm sunlight. The artwork, created with oil on canvas in 1935 as part of the Soviet art movement, encapsulates the spirit of solidarity that defined the early 20th century. As we explore further into history, let us peek into everyday life through various artistic expressions. "Neighbors, " an oil painting from 1885 on wood, offers a glimpse into community dynamics and shared spaces. Meanwhile, "Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin" captivates us with its intricate detail depicting Jesus engaging with doctors—a testament to faith and knowledge rendered through tempera on panel. Shifting our focus to social interactions and cultural norms, we encounter "A bourgeois dinner" captured around 1900 through printmaking techniques. This scene invites contemplation about class divisions during that era. Similarly thought-provoking is "In the Wings, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from 1899 that transports us backstage where performers prepare for their moment under the spotlight. Delving deeper into human connections and emotions brings us face-to-face with "A Friendly Warning. " Painted between 1881-90 using oils on canvas, it serves as a reminder that genuine concern can be expressed even amidst challenging circumstances. On another note entirely is Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos' scandalous novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses—here represented by Valmont Seducing his Victim—an intriguing pochoir print published in 1934. Traveling across continents takes us to Andalusia's Casa Palacio Bandolero courtyard adorned with an exquisite ceramic depiction of an 18th-century garden scene.