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Pears Collection (page 8)

"Pears: A Fruitful Journey Through Time and Culture" From the iconic Pears soap advertisements to the delightful image of a partridge in a pear tree

Background imagePears Collection: Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau (chromolitho)

Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau (chromolitho)
2791924 Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau)

Background imagePears Collection: Advertisement, Pears (colour litho)

Advertisement, Pears (colour litho)
1593105 Advertisement, Pears (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears)

Background imagePears Collection: Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho)

Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho)
733504 Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Washing Hands.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imagePears Collection: Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a bowl of fish

Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a bowl of fish and a towered arrangement of fruit
6015044 Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a bowl of fish and a towered arrangement of fruit (chromolitho) by English School

Background imagePears Collection: Pears (colour litho)

Pears (colour litho)
979111 Pears (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears. Illustration from The Gardeners Assistant, by Robert Thompson, The Gresham Publishing Company)

Background imagePears Collection: Pears and Grapes on a Table; Poires et Raisins sur une Table, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Pears and Grapes on a Table; Poires et Raisins sur une Table, 1913 (oil on canvas)
825120 Pears and Grapes on a Table; Poires et Raisins sur une Table, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 54.5x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePears Collection: Still life, apples and pears, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Still life, apples and pears, 1871 (oil on canvas)
699944 Still life, apples and pears, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 31.5x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: Summer Beurre d Aremberg, Beurre Rance, Beurre Diel (chromolitho)

Summer Beurre d Aremberg, Beurre Rance, Beurre Diel (chromolitho)
2791904 Summer Beurre d Aremberg, Beurre Rance, Beurre Diel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Beurre d Aremberg, Beurre Rance, Beurre Diel)

Background imagePears Collection: Still life with pears, 1921 (gouache on paper)

Still life with pears, 1921 (gouache on paper)
712303 Still life with pears, 1921 (gouache on paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 21x25.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: A Still Life of a Melon, Peaches, Figs, Plums, Grapes and Other Fruit on a Marble Ledge

A Still Life of a Melon, Peaches, Figs, Plums, Grapes and Other Fruit on a Marble Ledge
BAL52786 A Still Life of a Melon, Peaches, Figs, Plums, Grapes and Other Fruit on a Marble Ledge by Prevost, Jean-Louis (c.1760-1810); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Background imagePears Collection: Mixed Fruit with a Monkey, a Parrot, a Jay and two Finches in a Landscape (oil on canvas)

Mixed Fruit with a Monkey, a Parrot, a Jay and two Finches in a Landscape (oil on canvas)
CH401728 Mixed Fruit with a Monkey, a Parrot, a Jay and two Finches in a Landscape (oil on canvas) by Stranover, Tobias (1684-1731); 87.6x98.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

Background imagePears Collection: Fruit Still Life with Champagne Bottle, 1848 (oil on canvas)

Fruit Still Life with Champagne Bottle, 1848 (oil on canvas)
1071543 Fruit Still Life with Champagne Bottle, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Roesen, Severin (c.1820-72); 61x76.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imagePears Collection: There was an Old Person of Minety, who purchased five hundred and ninety Large apples and pears

There was an Old Person of Minety, who purchased five hundred and ninety Large apples and pears (litho)
966246 There was an Old Person of Minety, who purchased five hundred and ninety Large apples and pears (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)
693020 Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 33x65.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: Flowers and Fruit, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Flowers and Fruit, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR204986 Flowers and Fruit, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Schuffenecker, Claude Emile (1851-1934); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: Souvenir Du Congress Pear, Madam Treyve Pear (chromolitho)

Souvenir Du Congress Pear, Madam Treyve Pear (chromolitho)
5214899 Souvenir Du Congress Pear, Madam Treyve Pear (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir Du Congress Pear, Madam Treyve Pear)

Background imagePears Collection: Pears and knife, 1877-78 (oil on canvas)

Pears and knife, 1877-78 (oil on canvas)
6330997 Pears and knife, 1877-78 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 20x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poires et couteau); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: Vertumnus and Pomona (detail), 1615 (oil on canvas) [see 5938199]

Vertumnus and Pomona (detail), 1615 (oil on canvas) [see 5938199]
5938297 Vertumnus and Pomona (detail), 1615 (oil on canvas) [see 5938199] by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 70.8x101.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life, c. 1906-07 (oil on panel)

Still Life, c. 1906-07 (oil on panel)
5938200 Still Life, c.1906-07 (oil on panel) by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); 24.4x34.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: The Big Ginger Jar, c. 1920s (oil on board)

The Big Ginger Jar, c. 1920s (oil on board)
6198619 The Big Ginger Jar, c.1920s (oil on board) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 61x52.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Soap, Letter of Endorsement (colour litho)

Pears Soap, Letter of Endorsement (colour litho)
6030117 Pears Soap, Letter of Endorsement (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears Soap, Letter of Endorsement)

Background imagePears Collection: Painting Marzipan fruits (photo)

Painting Marzipan fruits (photo)
6018391 Painting Marzipan fruits (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting Marzipan fruits)

Background imagePears Collection: Monkeys bath time, advertisement for Pears Soap (chromolitho)

Monkeys bath time, advertisement for Pears Soap (chromolitho)
6030573 Monkeys bath time, advertisement for Pears Soap (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys bath time)

Background imagePears Collection: Kitchen Scene with Christ at Emmaus, c. 1560-65 (oil on panel)

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

Background imagePears Collection: Apples, Pears and a Black Bottle on a Draped Table, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)

Apples, Pears and a Black Bottle on a Draped Table, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
1766625 Apples, Pears and a Black Bottle on a Draped Table, c.1928 (oil on canvas) by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); 45.7x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Tulips and Fruit, (oil on board)

Still Life with Tulips and Fruit, (oil on board)
1197291 Still Life with Tulips and Fruit, (oil on board) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 61.5x52.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: Fruits. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Fruits. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786585 Fruits. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Delaw, Georges (1874-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruits. Illustration for Le Rire, 7 November 1908.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Apples, Pear, and Pomegranates, 1871 or 1872 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Apples, Pear, and Pomegranates, 1871 or 1872 (oil on canvas)
1069430 Still Life with Apples, Pear, and Pomegranates, 1871 or 1872 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 27.3x41.2x6.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with White Pitcher and Fruit, (oil and gouache on board)

Still Life with White Pitcher and Fruit, (oil and gouache on board)
823269 Still Life with White Pitcher and Fruit, (oil and gouache on board) by Maurer, Alfred Henry (1868-1932); 55.6x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with White Pitcher and Fruit)

Background imagePears Collection: The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas)
823297 The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Ream, Morston Constantine (1840-1898); 66x81.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dessert Table. Morston C. Ream (1840-1898). Oil on canvas

Background imagePears Collection: Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West (b / w photo)

Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West (b / w photo)
3092327 Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homestead, Lourensford, Somerset West)

Background imagePears Collection: Various pear species, 1760-1766 (hand-coloured engraving)

Various pear species, 1760-1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
985706 Various pear species, 1760-1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Knoop, Johann Hermann (c.1700-69); 35.7x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Various pear species. From Pomologia)

Background imagePears Collection: Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables, with Christ at Emmaus in the background, c

Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables, with Christ at Emmaus in the background, c
3704077 Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables, with Christ at Emmaus in the background, c. 1630 (oil on canvas) by Schooten, Floris van (fl.1612-1655); 113x200 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePears Collection: A Silver Plate of Peaches, a Vase of Parrot Tulips, Pears

A Silver Plate of Peaches, a Vase of Parrot Tulips, Pears
827657 A Silver Plate of Peaches, a Vase of Parrot Tulips, Pears and Shells on a Partly Draped Table, (oil on panel) by Assteyn

Background imagePears Collection: Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau, 1924 (oil on canvas)
825782 Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 22.6x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

Background imagePears Collection: Peaches, Apples, Apricots and Grapes in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl with Cherries, pears

Peaches, Apples, Apricots and Grapes in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl with Cherries, pears
827678 Peaches, Apples, Apricots and Grapes in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl with Cherries, pears, Apricots and an Apple on a Ledge, (oil on panel) by Bosschaert

Background imagePears Collection: Pears Soap (litho)

Pears Soap (litho)
816437 Pears Soap (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good Morning! Have you used Pears Soap)

Background imagePears Collection: Bezi de Chaumontel (Pears), from Traite des Arbres Fruitiers

Bezi de Chaumontel (Pears), from Traite des Arbres Fruitiers
880314 Bezi de Chaumontel (Pears), from Traite des Arbres Fruitiers, 1807-35 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Poiteau, Pierre Antoine (1766-1854) (after); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imagePears Collection: Die gute Christbirn aus Spanien from Pomona Austriaca

Die gute Christbirn aus Spanien from Pomona Austriaca
881012 Die gute Christbirn aus Spanien from Pomona Austriaca, ou Arbres Fruitiers D Autriche, 1787-96 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kraft

Background imagePears Collection: Doyenne du Comice, Souvenir du Congres, Beurre Superfin (chromolitho)

Doyenne du Comice, Souvenir du Congres, Beurre Superfin (chromolitho)
2791943 Doyenne du Comice, Souvenir du Congres, Beurre Superfin (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doyenne du Comice, Souvenir du Congres)

Background imagePears Collection: Jargonelle, Beurre d Amanlis, Clapps Favourite (chromolitho)

Jargonelle, Beurre d Amanlis, Clapps Favourite (chromolitho)
2791941 Jargonelle, Beurre d Amanlis, Clapps Favourite (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jargonelle, Beurre d Amanlis, Clapps Favourite)

Background imagePears Collection: Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811930 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

Background imagePears Collection: Pray give me something I ve got no shoes to my feet (coloured engraving)

Pray give me something I ve got no shoes to my feet (coloured engraving)
602216 Pray give me something I ve got no shoes to my feet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Shoes)

Background imagePears Collection: He won t be happy till he gets it! (colour litho)

He won t be happy till he gets it! (colour litho)
726937 He won t be happy till he gets it! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears soap, featuring a crying baby in a basin)

Background imagePears Collection: A Dancing Girl with a Tambourine, Qajar school (oil on canvas)

A Dancing Girl with a Tambourine, Qajar school (oil on canvas)
BON93375 A Dancing Girl with a Tambourine, Qajar school (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 85x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Persian, out of copyright

Background imagePears Collection: A Basket of Mixed Fruit with Gilt Cup, Silver Chalice, Nautilus

A Basket of Mixed Fruit with Gilt Cup, Silver Chalice, Nautilus
BAL35678 A Basket of Mixed Fruit with Gilt Cup, Silver Chalice, Nautilus, Glass and Peaches on a Plate (oil on canvas) by Heem, Jan Davidsz de (1606-84) (attr)



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"Pears: A Fruitful Journey Through Time and Culture" From the iconic Pears soap advertisements to the delightful image of a partridge in a pear tree, they have woven themselves into our history and culture. This humble fruit has not only been celebrated for its health benefits but also served as inspiration for various artistic endeavors. In 1887, an eye-catching poster titled "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality" was published by the Retail, urging people to embrace a healthier lifestyle by consuming more fruits like pears. The message resonated with many who recognized the importance of incorporating nutritious choices into their diet. Speaking soap, it became synonymous with cleanliness during the Victorian period. An advertisement from 1912 proudly proclaimed that even chemists recommended this renowned brand. Its popularity endured through time, leaving an indelible mark on society's perception of hygiene. Beyond advertisements, pears found their way into music festivals as well. In 1963, Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz graced the Aldeburgh Festival stage with their musical prowess, captivating audiences with their harmonious melodies. Janet Baker and Bryan Drake joined them in creating unforgettable performances that showcased both talent and passion. Transporting us back further in time is a glimpse into Falmouth Railway Station in Cornwall during the early 1900s. Here we find another Pears soap advertisement adorning its walls – a testament to how deeply ingrained this brand had become within everyday life. The beauty of nature also embraces pears; they blossom gracefully on meadows across Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. These flowering pear trees paint landscapes with delicate hues each spring – reminding us that nature's wonders can be found even within something as simple as a piece of fruit. As we reflect upon these diverse aspects surrounding pears – from racist Pear ads (which should never be endorsed) to cultural icons such as Peter Pears and the enchanting Victorian scrap – we are reminded of their timeless appeal.