Debating Collection

The Last Supper, 1800. Creators: Raphael Morghen, Teodoro Matteini
The Last Supper, 1800

Reichstags Dome by Norman Foster (b. 1935). Berlin. Germany
Dome of the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament, designed by Norman Foster (b.1935). Interior. Berlin. Germany

The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting

Academy House, Tewkesbury (b / w photo)
3093885 Academy House, Tewkesbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Academy House, Tewkesbury. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630059 Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece)

Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Upper Ten", 1864. Creator: Unknown
Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Upper Ten", 1864. Crowds at a polling station on 8 November, '...the day of the Presidential election

Lord Palmerston making the ministerial statement on Dano-German Affairs..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Lord Palmerston making the ministerial statement on Dano-German Affairs in the House of Commons on Monday, 1864. 'Every seat in the body of the house, and the very steps in each gangway

Religious Discourse between Olaus Petri and Peder Galle, 1883. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Religious Discourse between Olaus Petri and Peder Galle, 1883

Kobayakawa Takakage Debating with the Tengu on Mount Hiko, 1892. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kobayakawa Takakage Debating with the Tengu on Mount Hiko, 1892. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons, [London], 1857. Admission is obtained only by means of a written order from a member; one of which each member is privileged to give every day

Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834. Creator: Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer
Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834

Sans doute M. Riflot le droit... 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Singles Day (La Journee du Celibataire) - Sans doute M. Riflot le droit... 1839. No doubt the law

Les suites d'une discussion politique... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les suites d'une discussion politique... 19th century. Aftermath of a political discussion

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Storey persuasive, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Storey persuasive, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Parnell tragic, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Parnell tragic, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain explains his objections, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain explains his objections, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Sexton attacks Mr Chamberlain, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Sexton attacks Mr Chamberlain, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons - Mr Gladstone's peroration, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons - Mr Gladstone's peroration, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Socrates and Diotima, 1775/80. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Socrates and Diotima, 1775/80

Caffe Greco - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Caffe Greco - Rome, 1850. View of... the interior of the Caffe Greco in the Via Condotti, which leads from the Corso to the Piazza di Spagna

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Lenin returning from abroad in 1917 on the train from Finland (colour litho)
STC366152 Lenin returning from abroad in 1917 on the train from Finland (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Creator: Anton Hickel
William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. Prime Minister William Pitt is on his feet

Lenin Debating with the Narodnik Vorontsov (1894), (1939). Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Ilich Lenin (1870-1924) in debate with narodnik economist Vasily Vorontsov (1847-1918)

The Constituent Assembly, 1819-1880. Creator: Constantin Hansen
The Constituent Assembly, 1819-1880

Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Classroom debate by debating society, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Classroom debate by debating society, 1901

Men debating in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Men debating in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Debating class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Debating class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. A young woman standing before a group of seated students. A partially visible chalkboard says "Debate

Pot-House Politicians - early woodcut print

Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement
An illustration of a tightly packed group of debating members of the Municipal Council, accompanied with a descriptive caption as follows

Sir Milner and the YMCA
Sir Alfred Milner is seeing talking to the YMCA (Young men's Christian association) about the great future of South Africa

Detail from the Disputation of the Sacrament Fresco by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael
5305495 Detail from the Disputation of the Sacrament Fresco by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Title page depicting the scandalous meeting of the House of Deputies: Jean Jaures attacked by Bernis during a debate
XIR384583 Title page depicting the scandalous meeting of the House of Deputies: Jean Jaures attacked by Bernis during a debate on the Dreyfus Affair

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Lineage Painting of Two Lamas in Debate, c. 1500

Trophy awarded to the Texas Southern University Debate Team, 1967. Creator: A. C
Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, is a public historically black university (HBCU). The debate trophy has a dark brown plastic base with metal shapes featured as decoration

Astronomers (oil on canvas)
3433125 Astronomers (oil on canvas) by Tornioli, Niccolo (1598-1651/2); 148x218 cm; Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Tornioli Nicol 1622-51 " Gli astronomi" - Roma)

Christ among the Doctors, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood)
3740431 Christ among the Doctors, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); 108.4 x 57.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Diogenes and Plato, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC373512 Diogenes and Plato, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Titus, C. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gladstone introducing the Home-Rule Bill, February 1893 (litho)
STC373331 Gladstone introducing the Home-Rule Bill, February 1893 (litho) by Staples, Robert Ponsonby (1853-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pastor Olaf at the Conference at Upsala, illustration from
621394 Pastor Olaf at the Conference at Upsala, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons - Gladstones Peroration
701456 Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons - Gladstones Peroration, illustration from The Graphic, 1886 (litho) by Hall

The New Building of the Cambridge Union Society (engraving)
1103661 The New Building of the Cambridge Union Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Building of the Cambridge Union Society)

Common Council Room at the London Guildhall, 1890 (photo)
DGC398063 Common Council Room at the London Guildhall, 1890 (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; British, out of copyright

National Assembly meeting in Versailles for the election of the new President of the French Republic (colour litho)
2815510 National Assembly meeting in Versailles for the election of the new President of the French Republic (colour litho) by Beltrame

The ROBBING Hood Debating Society, pub S. Tipper, 1st January 1809
2494103 The ROBBING Hood Debating Society, pub S. Tipper, 1st January 1809 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Blue Lion Debating Club
Lively portraits of participants in political debate at the Blue Lion Debating Club. 1888

View of the Interior of Somerset House, Showing a Meeting of the Royal Antiquarian
GHL195993 View of the Interior of Somerset House, Showing a Meeting of the Royal Antiquarian Society, c.1840 (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); London Metropolitan Archives

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"Captivating Conversations: Exploring the Art through Time" Step into a world where ideas clash and minds ignite, as we delve into the art of debating. From Raphael Morghen's iconic depiction of "The Last Supper" to Norman Foster's awe-inspiring Reichstags Dome in Berlin, these masterpieces bear witness to the power of discourse. Travel back to 1858 and witness the fervor within "The House of Commons During A Debate. " Unveiling an unknown creator's brushstrokes, this snapshot captures the intensity that permeates every corner when voices collide. In Academy House, Tewkesbury, a monochrome photograph transports us to a bygone era. Here, scholars engage in intellectual battles reminiscent of ancient Greece's gymnasiums. Colored engravings further bring alive scenes from antiquity where heated discussions shaped civilizations. Marvel at Raphael's masterpiece "Jesus Among the Doctors, " which not only portrays religious debate but also symbolizes humanity's quest for knowledge. As Jesus engages with learned men, we are reminded that even divinity sought enlightenment through dialogue. Yet debates transcend time and place; they seep into everyday life. In "Pot-House Politicians, " Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement or Sir Milner and the YMCA, ordinary people gather passionately around tables or podiums to discuss matters close to their hearts. Journey across continents as we witness pivotal moments like "A heated debate about slavery issue in American Congress. " This lithograph from 1905 takes us back to 1850 when emotions ran high and history was being written amidst fierce arguments on human rights. Raphael returns with his fresco masterpiece - "Detail from Disputation of Sacrament. " Within its intricate details lies a visual representation of theological debates that have shaped religious doctrines throughout centuries. Lastly, let us not forget William Pitt Jr. 's powerful oratory in "William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons.