Eating House Collection

In a restaurant, 1887. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
In a restaurant, 1887. Private Collection

Cartoon commenting on the condition of food often served in London eating houses, 19th century
5308684 Cartoon commenting on the condition of food often served in London eating houses, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the condition of food often served in London eating houses)

The Restaurant of wet feet, at the Marche des Innocents in Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR164804 The Restaurant of wet feet, at the Marche des Innocents in Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Oyster Woman, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Oyster Woman, c1780-1825. Rowlandson, by nature and through his interests, was constantly in touch with his surroundings

London Characters (engraving)
1618020 London Characters (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Characters. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1849)

Cabaret of Ramponaux, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Cabaret of Ramponaux, c. 1760. Formerly attributed to Benoit-Louis Prevost

The Last Supper, from The Large Passion, 1510. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Last Supper, from The Large Passion, 1510

The Last Supper, 1510. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Last Supper, 1510

The Last Supper, 1523. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Last Supper, 1523

Noon, plate II from Times of Day, 1738. Artist: William Hogarth
Noon, plate II from Times of Day, 1738. View of Hog Lane, Westminster, London with St Giles in the Fields visible in the background

Before a Tavern. Private Collection

Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Artist: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Private Collection

Before a Tavern. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
Before a Tavern. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

At the Tavern, 1886. Artist: Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-1883)
At the Tavern, 1886. From a private collection

Before a Tavern. Night scene, 1860s-1870s. Artist: Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-1883)
Before a Tavern. Night scene, 1860s-1870s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Before a Tavern. Artist: Afanasyev, Aleksei Fyodorovich (1850-1920)
Before a Tavern. Found in the collection of the Regional M. Vrubel Art Museum, Omsk

At the Tavern, 1836-1837. Artist: Shternberg, Vasili Ivanovich (1818-1845)
At the Tavern, 1836-1837. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Eating-House, Chelsea, c1911-1924, (1924). Artist: Job Nixon
Eating-House, Chelsea. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

The Opening Dance, 1863. Artist: Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
The Opening Dance, 1863. From a private collection

Before a Tavern. Artist: Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947)
Before a Tavern. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Last Supper, from The Small Passion (copy). n. d. Creator: Abraham Waesberge
The Last Supper, from The Small Passion (copy).n.d

Source Size = 1508 x 2108
AN EATING-HOUSE. Egypt, engraving 1879

Source Size = 1508 x 2108
AN EATING-HOUSE. Egypt, engraving 1879

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Step into the world of the "eating house" and indulge in a culinary journey through time. In this captivating caption, we explore various artworks that depict scenes from restaurants, taverns, and gatherings centered around food. Transport yourself to 1887 as you enter a bustling restaurant captured by artist Makovsky. The vibrant atmosphere and lively conversations make you feel like a part of the scene. Meanwhile, an engraving titled "The Restaurant of wet feet" takes us back to Paris' Marche des Innocents, where patrons gather for delicious meals despite the rain-soaked streets. Delve further into history with Thomas Rowlandson's "The Oyster Woman, " showcasing a street vendor selling these delectable treasures during the late 18th or early 19th century. London Characters come alive in another engraving, illustrating diverse individuals enjoying their meals at different establishments across the city. Travel even further back in time to witness the Cabaret of Ramponaux circa 1760—an intriguing glimpse into French tavern culture. But it is Albrecht Durer's iconic depictions of The Last Supper that truly captivate our imagination; whether it be from his works in 1510 or later in 1523, they remind us of both communal dining experiences and profound spiritual significance. Shifting gears towards more lighthearted scenes, William Hogarth's Noon transports us to a jovial gathering outside a tavern during times gone by. Opiz's Merry-making Outside a Tavern continues this theme with its depiction of merriment and revelry surrounding good food and drink. Finally, two artists—Trutovsky and Konstantin Alexandrovich—invite us to observe life Before a Tavern through their unique lenses. These paintings capture moments before entering an establishment—a sense of anticipation fills the air as people prepare for enjoyable evenings filled with laughter and delightful cuisine. In this amalgamation of artwork spanning centuries, we witness the timeless allure of dining out.