Food Preparation Collection (page 3)

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
BAL4999 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The Kitchen Maid
GG14437 The Kitchen Maid by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Still life with onions, 1889 (oil on canvas)
492475 Still life with onions, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 45.7x55.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Foundling, 1861 (oil on canvas)
489750 The Foundling, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Schlesinger, Heinrich Wilhelm (1814-93); 109.5x142 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Das Geraubte Kind); Photo eChristies Images; German

Cooking, illustration from La Physiologie du Gout, ou Meditations de Gastronomie
CHT207851 Cooking, illustration from La Physiologie du Gout, ou Meditations de Gastronomie by Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, c. 1910-11 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380730 The kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, c.1910-11 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Ritz-Carlton Hotel)

Marriage ceremony (w / c on paper) (detail of 908419)
908420 Marriage ceremony (w/c on paper) (detail of 908419) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

A hot day, 1876 (etching)
497602 A hot day, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

Cowboys eating at the chuck wagon, 1898 (b / w photo)
PNP244866 Cowboys eating at the chuck wagon, 1898 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Beef: diagram depicting the different cuts of meat (colour litho)
CHT210240 Beef: diagram depicting the different cuts of meat (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bolting flour (pen & ink and watercolour on paper)
XIR226139 Bolting flour (pen & ink and watercolour on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Interior with Figures, 1643 (oil on panel)
BIR189855 Interior with Figures, 1643 (oil on panel) by Duyfhuysen, Pieter Jacobsz (called Colinchovius) (1608-77); 37.5x50.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; Dutch, out of copyright

Relief depicting servants carrying a haunch of beef and a duck
XIR226160 Relief depicting servants carrying a haunch of beef and a duck, from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c.2330 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC); Saqqara

The pastry department at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380767 The pastry department at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Briarcliff Lodge Bakery, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380600 Briarcliff Lodge Bakery, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Resort hotel in Briarcliff Manor)

Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background
3472149 Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background, 1569 (oil on panel) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73) (circle of); 110x140 cm; Rijksmuseum

Still Life of Kitchen Utensils, c. 1733-34 (oil on canvas)
1216858 Still Life of Kitchen Utensils, c.1733-34 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 32.5x40.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French

A South African Idyll (litho)
1598139 A South African Idyll (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South African Idyll. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 November 1897)

Plaque depicting two monks testing food within a black border, Florence
473292 Plaque depicting two monks testing food within a black border, Florence, early 20th century (pietra dura) by Montelatici

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Brigadier Robert Garrett and Officers of the 4th Division
NAM261075 Brigadier Robert Garrett and Officers of the 4th Division, from an album of 52 photographs associated with the Crimean War (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); National Army Museum

Cooking House of the 8th (The Kings Royal Irish) Light Dragoons (Hussars
NAM261051 Cooking House of the 8th (The Kings Royal Irish) Light Dragoons (Hussars) from an album of 52 photographs associated with the Crimean War, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton

Cuts of Pork, illustration from a French Domestic Science Manual by H
CHT289133 Cuts of Pork, illustration from a French Domestic Science Manual by H. de Puytorac, published by Editions Fernand Nathan, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

The confectionery department at Sherrys restaurant, New York
MNY380768 The confectionery department at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Landscape with gypsies bivouacking (pen & brown ink on paper)
CTS404708 Landscape with gypsies bivouacking (pen & brown ink on paper) by Bonzi, Pietro Paolo (c.1576-1636) (attr. to); 20.3x28 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Inhabitants of Diemen Preparing a Meal, 1811 (coloured engraving)
CHT187767 Inhabitants of Diemen Preparing a Meal, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cooks decorating Easter eggs and chicks in the kitchen at Maillard
MNY380834 Cooks decorating Easter eggs and chicks in the kitchen at Maillards Chocolate Manufacturers, 116-118 West 25th Street, New York

The Dutch Room at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380680 The Dutch Room at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Manhattan)

Sisters (oil on canvas)
XPG379698 Sisters (oil on canvas) by Hoog, Bernard de (1866-1943); 95x85 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

The kitchen at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380740 The kitchen at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x.35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Chef in the kitchen at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey
MNY380724 Chef in the kitchen at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380630 The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Delmonico)

Veal: diagram depicting the different cuts of meat (colour litho)
CHT210241 Veal: diagram depicting the different cuts of meat (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meat processing of the birds, detail from the tomb of Nakht, c. 1390 BC (wall painting)
5853841 Meat processing of the birds, detail from the tomb of Nakht, c.1390 BC (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Alinari Archives, Florence

Butcher (w / c on paper)
908414 Butcher (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Advertisement for Poland Roller Mills, W. M. Thomas & Sons
SNG127492 Advertisement for Poland Roller Mills, W.M. Thomas & Sons, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Women Grinding Corn, Pueblo of Laguna, c. 1905 (colour litho)
PNP245612 Women Grinding Corn, Pueblo of Laguna, c.1905 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

A Chef at work in the galley of a Baltimore & Ohio train (b / w photo)
PNP246337 A Chef at work in the galley of a Baltimore & Ohio train (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Well stocked rustic kitchen (coloured engraving)
STC310927 Well stocked rustic kitchen (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titlepage to American Cookery, written by Amelia Simmons
AQS257146 Titlepage to American Cookery, written by Amelia Simmons, published by Hudson & Goodwin, 1796 (lithograph) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

The Cold Hearth (w / c on board)
Ma283785 The Cold Hearth (w/c on board) by Linton, Violet (fl.1899-1940); 27.3x19.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; British, out of copyright

Ukiyo-e Print of Geisha with Hibachi by Kunisada II, c. 1860 (colour woodblock print)
2630122 Ukiyo-e Print of Geisha with Hibachi by Kunisada II, c.1860 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada II, Utagawa (1823-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kitchen Scene with Christ at Emmaus, c. 1560-65 (oil on panel)
5672033 Kitchen Scene with Christ at Emmaus, c.1560-65 (oil on panel) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 109.5x169 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Marriage ceremony (w / c on paper) (see also 908420)
908419 Marriage ceremony (w/c on paper) (see also 908420) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

The meat house at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380631 The meat house at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Delmonico)

Women packaging candy at Maillards Chocolate Manufacturers, 116118 West 25th Street
MNY380835 Women packaging candy at Maillards Chocolate Manufacturers, 116118 West 25th Street, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Chefs cooking at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380766 Chefs cooking at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The kitchen at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380677 The kitchen at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Manhattan)

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"From Farm to Table: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world as we explore a diverse range of culinary practices, spanning centuries and continents. In 1802, an engraving showcases the artistry behind beef, veal, pork, and mutton cuts - a testament to the precision required in preparing these meats. Fast forward to 1936 Zimbabwe, where two Mashona tribeswomen are captured pounding maize and millet with skillful hands, preserving ancient traditions. Spices play a vital role in enhancing flavors worldwide. An assortment of spices tantalizes our senses, promising aromatic delights that transform ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. In a captivating oil painting from 1664, an interior scene reveals a lady carefully selecting fish for her meal - highlighting the importance of fresh ingredients. The tools used in kitchens throughout history have evolved significantly. From antique kitchen utensils featured in trade catalogues to modern gadgets that simplify our cooking process today – each item tells its own story about how food has been prepared over time. Artistic depictions bring us closer to understanding the essence of food preparation. "The Tasting, " portrayed on canvas with meticulous brushstrokes captures a moment when flavors harmonize perfectly on one's palate. Food knows no boundaries; it adapts and evolves across cultures. An army cookhouse ingeniously constructed within an old chimney demonstrates resourcefulness while Lombardy's Pizzoccheri dish reflects Italy's rich culinary heritage. History reminds us that food preparation was not always glamorous or equitable. Engravings from 1886 depict slaves carrying prepared meals from cookhouses to plantation mansions - shedding light on the harsh realities faced by many during this era. Finally, we marvel at "The House that Paxton Built, " depicted in an etching from Gastronomicum of all Nations – showcasing architectural brilliance intertwined with gastronomy. As we journey through time and cultures, we discover that food preparation is an art form in itself.