Narrating Collection

Page from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
A page from a version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, narrating events of the years 772 to 794. It was written in Old English in the 9th century by a Wessex scribe

The Moroccan Storyteller, 1877 (oil on canvas)
EDI190537 The Moroccan Storyteller, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Dehodencq, Alfred (1822-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moroccan tradition of storytelling (Hikayat) dates back almost 1

Joseph telling his dream to his father and brothers and pointing to eleven stars in
CH469097 Joseph telling his dream to his father and brothers and pointing to eleven stars in the sky (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Albani

Grandmamma telling a story (colour litho)
STC255615 Grandmamma telling a story (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Homer Singing with his Lyre, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
CHT176698 Homer Singing with his Lyre, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homer Singing His Iliad at the Gate of Athens, 1811 (oil on canvas)
3743753 Homer Singing His Iliad at the Gate of Athens, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Lethiere, Guillaume (1760-1832); 198.1x246.4 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Aesop narrating his fables (gravure)
964410 Aesop narrating his fables (gravure) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesop narrating his fables. After the painting by R Fontana, gravure by Goupil & Co)

The Armenian Crisis (litho)
1100357 The Armenian Crisis (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armenian Crisis)

The Life Of Santa book and snowman bookmark

AESOP (620-560 B. C. ) narrating his fables. After the painting by Roberto Fontana
AESOP (620-560 B.C.) narrating his fables. After the painting by Roberto Fontana, 19th century

BOCCACCIOs DECAMERON. The Procession to the Garden (left panel) and the Narrators of the Tale. Woodcut from the edition of Giovanni Boccaccios Decameron printed at Venice in 1492

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Through the ages, the power of storytelling has captivated and inspired generations. From the pages of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle to the canvas of The Moroccan Storyteller, the art has taken many forms. Joseph, with his eleven stars, shared his dreams with his family, much like a modern-day storyteller. Grandmamma's tales came alive in color lithographs, while Homer's epic poems were brought to life through song and lyre. Aesop, the ancient fabulist, shared his wisdom through fables, as depicted in this gravure. Even in times of crisis, such as the Armenian Crisis, stories provided solace and hope. Today, we continue to be enchanted by the written word, whether it be in the pages of a beloved children's book like The Life of Santa or the intricate tales of Boccaccio's Decameron. The art of narrating, much like these timeless works, transcends borders and generations, reminding us of the power of imagination and the human spirit.