Genre Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1939. Publicity still from the motion picture Flying Deuces, 1939

CHAPLIN: MODERN TIMES, 1936. Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in the final scene from the film, Modern Times, 1936

WILDE: SALOME. The Climax. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

PATRICKs DAY: MUSIC, 1873. Patricks Day Parade. Sheet music cover, 1873, of one of the early successes of the Irish-American comedy team of Harrigan & Hart

The Run Home, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th century / early 20th century. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Blue Bird (Bird Sirin) - Sergey Solomko. Date: circa 1903

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN 1935. The Bride of Frankenstein film poster, 1935

POE: HOUSE OF USHER. Woodcut by Constant le Breton for a 20th century edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Fall of the House of Usher, first published in 1839

Riding Dress Anglaise
English riding habit with Amazon corsage. Quite severe in its tailoring & worn with a top hat & buttonhole the only feminine note is the rider sitting side saddle

The Boy Jacka, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1886-1888. Full length portrait of boy against a green door. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Picture shows the cast of Hair, The Musical. Far left is actor and singer Elaine Paige, wearing a pale jumper with large medallion and dark trousers

Timber Barque off Pendennis, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1897. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician

Harry, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, around 1888. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician

King Kong
1933: The giant ape, star of the Radio Picture King Kong, shown in comparison to eight normal sized apes, to emphasize its colossal size. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Green Waters, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. A man sculling in a small boat. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Woman with a cat by Gabriel Herve
Woman with a cat (" Femme au Chat" ) by Gabriel Herve (1868-). Date: circa 1910

The Servant also called The Milkmaid or The Kitchen Maid c1660. Oil on canvas. Jan Vermeer (1632-1675) Dutch Baroque painter. Young woman standing at table beneath a window pours milk into a bowl

HARPO MARX, 1935. Harpo Marx in A Night at the Opera, 1935

SILENT FILM STILL: ACCIDENTS. Five & Ten Cent Annie with Louise Fazenda & Clyde Cook

By The Sea, 1881 (oil on canvas)
7063397 By The Sea, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Glendening, Alfred Augustus (1840-1921); Private Collection

The Kitchen Maid, 1651, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Kitchen Maid, 1651. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Counting in Their Heads, 1895. Oil on canvas. Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868-1945) Russian painter. Boys in a village school in a mental arithmetic lesson

SILENT FILM STILL: MUSIC. Scene with Charles Buddy Rogers

SILENT FILM STILL. Lloyd Hamilton

Costume / Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux

Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil)
7064886 Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil) by Parker, Henry (1858-1930); Private Collection

A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable

Silent Still: Man in Distress. Charlie Chase
SILENT STILL: MAN IN DISTRESS. Charlie Chase

CHAPLIN: THE GOLD RUSH. Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Gold Rush, 1925

Louise Jopling - 3
LOUISE JOPLING (nee Goode) (previously mrs Romer) artist known for genre paintings and portraits, art teacher

Street Scene in Chorley, Lancashire, with a View of Chorley Hall, c
XYC159668 Street Scene in Chorley, Lancashire, with a View of Chorley Hall, c.1790-1817 (oil on canvas) by Bird, John, (of Liverpool) (1769-1829); 29.2x39.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Children building a house of cards on a table, 19th century. The mid-calf length dresses allow girls to run and romp, while the pantalons preserve their modesty

Seascape with Sailing Craft, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on board, Newlyn School, 1904. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician

Glass vases, with unpolished surfaces, illuminated by an expert play of reflections. Date of Photograph:1938

Still life with fish, birds and vegetables Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

Still life with gamebirds Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

Still life with carp and small net Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1869

Still life with partridges Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1868

Still life with hare and partridge Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

"Environmental choreography". Fishing nets hung on a wire Italy. Date of Photograph:1958

Still life consisting of a pot and a casserole with a vase of flowers in the background. In the foreground a basket of lettuce and an enormous piece of meat on a tray, on the right a fork and knife

"Mascherino": still life with a mask. Date of Photograph:1933

Old wine bottles Turin. Date of Photograph:1925 ca

"Futuristic breakfast" Italy. Date of Photograph:1932

A turned over glass Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

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"Exploring the Boundaries of Genre: From Classic Comedy to Surrealism and Beyond" Step back in time with Laurel and Hardy, as they bring laughter and joy in their 1939 film "Flying Deuces. " This iconic duo captivated audiences with their slapstick humor and timeless performances. In another corner of the cinematic world, Charlie Chaplin takes center stage alongside Paulette Goddard in the unforgettable final scene from "Modern Times" (1936). Chaplin's genius shines through as he effortlessly blends comedy with social commentary, leaving a lasting impact on the genre. Venturing into the realm of art, Diego Velazquez's masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" (1618) showcases his mastery of capturing everyday life. The detailed brushwork transports us to a simpler time while highlighting the beauty found in ordinary moments. Oscar Wilde's provocative play "Salome" comes alive through Aubrey Beardsley's striking pen and ink drawing. The intricate lines depict a climactic moment that perfectly encapsulates Wilde's decadent style. Sergey Solomko introduces us to an enchanting creature - the Blue Bird or Bird Sirin. This mystical artwork invites us to explore folklore and mythology within different genres, blurring boundaries between reality and imagination. Returning to Laurel and Hardy once more, we witness their comedic brilliance in "Big Business" (1929). Their hilarious antics leave us doubled over with laughter as they navigate absurd situations with impeccable timing. From laughter to fear, we delve into horror with James Whale's iconic film poster for "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). It represents a pivotal moment when this classic monster tale became ingrained in popular culture forevermore. Henry Scott Tuke captures a serene seaside scene in his painting "The Run Home. " Through his masterful use of light and color, he transports us into a tranquil world where genre becomes irrelevant compared to sheer beauty.