Convivial Collection

The Toast by William Heath Robinson
A charming and detailed scene showing a large extended family, or possibly group of villagers drinking a toast around a large table groaning with delicious fruit pies, turkey, jelly, soup

Mr Popple Drunk 1898
After a convivial hunt breakfast at Hopham Hall, Mr Popple is found drunk and disorderly in charge of a horse

Mr Pickwick, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Mr Pickwick, Pickwick Papers. 1912

Men in Irish pub, Cork, Ireland
Three men with pints of Guinness in an Irish pub in Cork, Ireland. One of the men lights a cigarette. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Cecil Aldin, The Christmas Dinner at the Inn

An Artists Gathering, 1903 (oil on canvas)
3588421 An Artists Gathering, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Johansen, Viggo (1851-1935); 148x222 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright

Erat Sermo inter Fratres (The brothers conversed), 1740 (pastel
5864161 Erat Sermo inter Fratres (The brothers conversed), 1740 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 58.2x74.4 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Nemo Loquebatur ( No one was speaking ), 1740 (pastel
5864160 Nemo Loquebatur ( No one was speaking ), 1740 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 58.1x74.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Mr Tompkins Atonement (engraving)
1624912 Mr Tompkins Atonement (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Tompkins Atonement)

Comic postcard, Buying rounds in a pub - or not Date: 20th century

The Four-in-Hand Club
The Four-In-Hand Club, a coach driving club, was founded in April 1808, by Charles Buxton, the inventor of the Buxton bit, along with some friends

HMS Pinafore, lunch on board ship
HMS Pinafore. Luncheon in the ward-room on board ship (the apartment assigned to the lieutenants on board a man-o -war}. Date: 1908

Loquebantur Omnes (Everyone was talking), 1740 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas)
5864162 Loquebantur Omnes (Everyone was talking), 1740 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 58.2x74.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Scene from Irish Melodies by Thomas Moore. circa 1820

Christmas card in the shape of a champagne bottle, open to reveal a verse and a John Bull-type man proposing a toast. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

British Songster - giving a toast
Illustration, British Songster - the man at the head of the table is giving a toast. 18th century

Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224869 Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Hotel Bill - Convivial Cocktails. circa late 18th century

John Kay / Butterworth
JOHN KAY Scottish artist and engraver, working on a large canvas depicting a convivial dinner Date: 1742 - 1826

The Hope Club for women, 1904
A convivial scene in the dining-room of the Hope Club for women members only. Situated in Devonshire Terrace, it catered to ladies in business and provided a writing-room

Sculptor Work Colossal Statue mid-18th-18th century
Artokoloro

Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus
KW260606 Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557) published in Rome, 1555

Moonlight Landscape (oil on panel)
XKH179532 Moonlight Landscape (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 61x87.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Camp of the 4th Dragoons, convivial party, French & English. Men of the 4th Dragoon Guards, one smoking a pipe, two Zouaves, and one woman (Mrs)

Camping Conviviality
Convivial campers passing the time of day on a campsite at Tylers Causeway, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Dr Syntax / Counterpart / 2T
Dr Syntax and his counterpart

Smoking in Greenwich C19
Gentlemen (under the influence of white bait) enjoy a relaxing smoke by the Thames after a convivial meal in Greenwich

Greenwich Smokers C19
Gentlemen (under the influence of white bait) enjoy a relaxing smoke by the Thames after a convivial meal in Greenwich

Convivial Christians
The convivial customs of Christians !

An Egyptian Party
Four men take off their shoes before enjoying a convivial meal. Needless to say, the women of the household are not expected to take part

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"Convivial: Celebrating the Art of Good Company and Merriment" Step into the world of conviviality, where laughter echoes through time and bonds are forged over shared moments. From William Heath Robinson's whimsical "The Toast" to Cecil Aldin's heartwarming depiction of "The Christmas Dinner at the Inn, " these captivating images transport us to a realm where camaraderie reigns supreme. In Mr Popple Drunk's mischievous escapades from 1898, we catch a glimpse of joviality that transcends eras. Meanwhile, Mr Pickwick from Dickens' beloved novel "Pickwick Papers" reminds us that conviviality knows no boundaries - it is an age-old tradition cherished by all. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in an Irish pub in Cork, Ireland. Men gather around tables adorned with frothy pints, their animated conversations filling the air with warmth, and is here that true convivial spirits intertwine as freely as the Celtic melodies floating in the background. Turning our attention to Thackeray's intricate illustration from "The Newcomes, " we witness two Cavalier men indulging in wine while surrounded by opulence. This ornate initial T serves as a reminder that even amidst grandeur, conviviality remains humble and accessible to all who seek its embrace. Erat Sermo inter Fratres (The brothers conversed) and Nemo Loquebatur (No one was speaking), both pastel masterpieces from 1740, capture fleeting moments frozen in time. These delicate artworks invite us to imagine the tales exchanged between kindred souls or relish silence among friends – for true conviviality thrives on both words spoken and unspoken. From Mr Tompkins Atonement's engraved apology to comic postcards depicting rounds bought (or not) at pubs throughout history, humor becomes an essential ingredient within this tapestry of conviviality.