Gossips Collection

French Illustration showing a satirical view of two women gossips. 1839 (engraving)
5669242 French Illustration showing a satirical view of two women gossips. 1839 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) close-up at zoo, occurs in East Africa

Moods
Subhash Sapru

Ladies chatting by the fence, early 1900s

Women chatting

Two ordinary women on the boulevard, illustration from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne (1851-1931)
REV326180 Two ordinary women on the boulevard, illustration from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne (1851-1931) 1894 (colour engraving) by Vidal

Gossips by Frank Reynolds - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

(conversation over the garden fence) - "The War ll be over in a fortnight now
(conversation over the garden fence) - " The War ll be over in a fortnight now, cos my ole mans joined the Army an I know e never keeps a job longer n that!" Date: circa 1944

Gossips
Three elderly ladies chattering together over a cup of tea - setting the world to rights. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1903

Gossips at a Well (engraving)
1613045 Gossips at a Well (engraving) by Phillip, John (1817-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossips at a Well. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1861)

Love and Gossip (litho)
1604561 Love and Gossip (litho) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love and Gossip. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 February 1894)

Chattering girls
Little Gossips. Silhouette. Artist: Helen Grace Marsh Lambert Date: 1918

Illustration from La Revue Blanche, March 1894 (colour litho)
CHT182710 Illustration from La Revue Blanche, March 1894 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tea and Scandal (engraving)
1604046 Tea and Scandal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea and Scandal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 February 1893)

Three women walking down the street (colour litho)
6031094 Three women walking down the street (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three women walking down the street)

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, or, Listen rs seldom hear good of themselves
708889 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, or, Listen rs seldom hear good of themselves, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Friendly Gossips, 1889 (oil on panel)
CH402492 Friendly Gossips, 1889 (oil on panel) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Norwegian, out of copyright

Gossips (colour litho)
6021581 Gossips (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossips. Illustration for Rag, Tag)

Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1594815 Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa)

Breton Confidants, c. 1908 (tempera on panel)
2956888 Breton Confidants, c.1908 (tempera on panel) by Webb, Cecil J. (fl.1908); 60.96x45.72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scheveningen, Kaffeeklatsch (Gossips), 1887 (etching)
1071358 Scheveningen, Kaffeeklatsch (Gossips), 1887 (etching) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 7.3x11.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

A Good Gossip (oil on canvas)
AKV406785 A Good Gossip (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 47.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Plauderstunde; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

Gossips
LLM460769 Gossips by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossips. Illustration for Paris (A&C Black, 1909).); © Look and Learn

Have you heard
circa 1910s

The Light Side of Nature - Three older working class women wrapped-up well in shawls and aprons standing chatting alongside a sign for the Fair Women exhibition at The Grafton Galleries. Date: 1894

Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) on water, feeding at a fish processing plant outfall. Grundafjordur, Iceland, March

Common / Eurasian crane (Grus grus) calling at sunset, silhouetted. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

The spiteful old ladies, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451395 The spiteful old ladies, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

Fur-Trimmed Ensemble
Loose fitting brown jacket gathered in at the waist with a high fur collar & cuffs, short, full skirt which narrows at its fur trimmed hem, a fur muff & brimless hat. Date: 1918

Gossips Edo period 1615-1868 ca 1767 Japan
Artokoloro

Adriaen van Ostade (Dutch, 1610 - 1685), Two Gossips, probably 1642, etching on laid paper

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Here is the News! Three women gossip over a mid-morning cup of tea. Lets hope secrets of national importance are not being flagrantly shared! Date: circa 1942

Two ragged street women disgust respectability
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting two poor ragged street women disgusting another who they describe, with no hint of the obvious irony, as " not respectable"

Fable / Eagle & Magpie
THE EAGLE AND THE MAGPIE The magpie, invited by the eagle to join him, gossips and thus offends him by indiscretion

English Village Store
A lady gossips to the shopkeeper in an English village store

Deserted Village / Betray
A young girl, betrayed by her lover, is discussed by two older women

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In the early 1900s, ladies could often be found chatting by the fence, sharing stories and secrets. Their animated conversations filled the air with excitement and laughter. Meanwhile, in a distant land of ice and snow, Adelie penguins huddled together, their close-knit community buzzing with gossips about who had found the best fishing spot. Closer to home, a Silvery-cheeked Hornbill at the zoo captivated onlookers with its vibrant colors and expressive eyes. Little did they know that this beautiful bird was known for its ability to mimic human speech - perhaps it too enjoyed indulging in some juicy gossip. Moods can change as quickly as whispers travel from one person to another. Two ordinary women strolling along the boulevard were caught in an illustration from La Femme a Paris. Their faces revealed different emotions - one seemed engrossed in conversation while her companion appeared lost in thought. They have always been present throughout history; even during times of war when uncertainty loomed over nations. A conversation over the garden fence predicted that "The War will be over in a fortnight now. " Whether accurate or not, these gossips provided hope and comfort amidst turmoil. From ancient engravings depicting Gossips at a Well to lithographs showcasing Love and Gossip, it is evident that humans have always been fascinated by idle chatter. Even young girls couldn't resist joining in on chattering sessions where secrets were shared like treasures among friends. So next time you find yourself engaged in lively banter or overhearing snippets of conversation around you, remember that gossip has woven itself into our social fabric since time immemorial.