Preparation Collection (page 21)

While waiting for the order to advance, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359766 While waiting for the order to advance, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Baby cot of the Prince Imperial, given by the City of Paris to Empress Eugenie in 1856
498765 Baby cot of the Prince Imperial, given by the City of Paris to Empress Eugenie in 1856 (b/w photo) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); 214x159x65 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Mersey Tunnel: Preparation for Cement Gunning in the Main Tunnel (b / w photo)
6022565 Mersey Tunnel: Preparation for Cement Gunning in the Main Tunnel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ballet Scene; Scene de ballet, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767938 Ballet Scene; Scene de ballet, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 81.3x56.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet Scene; Scene de ballet. Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Two Dancers Before Going on Stage; Avant l entree en scene
1196439 Two Dancers Before Going on Stage; Avant l entree en scene, 1888 (pastel and charcoal on papar laid down on card) by Degas

The Preparations (oil on panel)
1769801 The Preparations (oil on panel) by Vibert, Jean or Jehan Georges (1840-1902); 63.5x81.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preparations; Les Apprets. Jehan Georges Vibert (1840-1902)

Caisses de Concombre aux Tomates (colour litho)
3652489 Caisses de Concombre aux Tomates (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caisses de Concombre aux Tomates)

Timbale de Filets de Soles a la Cardinal (colour litho)
3652483 Timbale de Filets de Soles a la Cardinal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timbale de Filets de Soles a la Cardinal)

Ris de Veau a la Jardiniere (colour litho)
3652481 Ris de Veau a la Jardiniere (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ris de Veau a la Jardiniere)

Betteraves farcies au Celeri (colour litho)
3652468 Betteraves farcies au Celeri (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betteraves farcies au Celeri)

Jambon aux Champignons (colour litho)
3652462 Jambon aux Champignons (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jambon aux Champignons)

Oeufs a la Mortemart (colour litho)
3652460 Oeufs a la Mortemart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oeufs a la Mortemart)

Croutes de Prunes a la Francaise (colour litho)
3652452 Croutes de Prunes a la Francaise (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croutes de Prunes a la Francaise)

Petits Bateaux d Ecrevisses (colour litho)
3652446 Petits Bateaux d Ecrevisses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petits Bateaux d Ecrevisses)

Petits Bateaux de Soles aux Ecrevisses (colour litho)
3652443 Petits Bateaux de Soles aux Ecrevisses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petits Bateaux de Soles aux Ecrevisses)

The preparation of sulphur (litho)
6013451 The preparation of sulphur (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The preparation of sulphur)

Fr 4274 fol. 6 Departure for the Crusades, 1352 (vellum)
BAL51350 Fr 4274 fol.6 Departure for the Crusades, 1352 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Young woman at her Toilet; Jeune Femme a sa Toilette, (pastel on stetched paper)
656677 Young woman at her Toilet; Jeune Femme a sa Toilette, (pastel on stetched paper) by Besnard, Paul Albert (1849-1934); 61.6x51.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Woman Putting on Lipstick; Jeune Femme se Mettant du Rouge a Levres
656446 Young Woman Putting on Lipstick; Jeune Femme se Mettant du Rouge a Levres, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 89x115 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

La Toilette, (oil on canvas)
656100 La Toilette, (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 64.8x54. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette. Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904). Oil on canvas

Fastening the Nets, 1885 (oil on canvas)
617492 Fastening the Nets, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); 156.2x243.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Bridal Morning, (oil on canvas)
651479 The Bridal Morning, (oil on canvas) by Sauter, George (1866-1937); 134.6x111.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridal Morning. Georg Sauter (1866-1937). Oil on canvas

A Quiet Read, (pastel)
651393 A Quiet Read, (pastel) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 55x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Read. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945). Pastel

The Family Budget (litho)
5989824 The Family Budget (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family Budget. Energy producing foods which give adequate food value cheaply)

Fol. 78v The Butcher s: Selling Animal Hearts, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI160136 Fol.78v The Butcher s: Selling Animal Hearts, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Dressing for a Masquerade, 1790 (pen and w / c over pencil on paper)
BI160806 Dressing for a Masquerade, 1790 (pen and w/c over pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 32.5x43.8 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone)
XIR159253 Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Fol. 83v Fish Marinaded in Vinegar, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI143007 Fol.83v Fish Marinaded in Vinegar, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Ludgate Circus, London, prepared for the Queens Jubilee, 1897 (b&w photo)
STC112429 Ludgate Circus, London, prepared for the Queens Jubilee, 1897 (b&w photo) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Wedding Cake presented to Princess Mary by the National Association of Master Bakers (photo)
5993411 Wedding Cake presented to Princess Mary by the National Association of Master Bakers (photo) by English Photographer

"Sevigne"Automatic Bread Wrapper (photo)
5993404 " Sevigne" Automatic Bread Wrapper (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sevigne" Automatic Bread Wrapper)

Fountain Hot-water Pillar (photo)
5993393 Fountain Hot-water Pillar (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain Hot-water Pillar)

Tea-measuring Machine (photo)
5993372 Tea-measuring Machine (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea-measuring Machine)

The Stages of Bread Manufacture (photo)
5993358 The Stages of Bread Manufacture (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stages of Bread Manufacture)

Ornamenting Room, National Bakery School, London (photo)
5993354 Ornamenting Room, National Bakery School, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamenting Room, National Bakery School, London)

Bread Bakery, National Bakery School, London (photo)
5993347 Bread Bakery, National Bakery School, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bread Bakery, National Bakery School, London)

Specimens of Gum Paste Ornamentation (photo)
5993333 Specimens of Gum Paste Ornamentation (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Gum Paste Ornamentation)

Mystery Gateaux masked in Marzipan (photo)
5993324 Mystery Gateaux masked in Marzipan (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mystery Gateaux masked in Marzipan)

Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo)
5993322 Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room)

Types of Scotch and Fancy Bread (photo)
5993314 Types of Scotch and Fancy Bread (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Scotch and Fancy Bread)

Pulled Sugar and Nougat Centre Pieces (photo)
5993310 Pulled Sugar and Nougat Centre Pieces (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulled Sugar and Nougat Centre Pieces)

The Cook and the Cat, (oil on canvas)
989532 The Cook and the Cat, (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 35x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cook and the Cat. Theodule Ribot (1823-1891). Oil on canvas

A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)
989307 A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 60.3x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soiree on the Terrace; Une Soiree sur la Terasse)

Actresses Dressing Room, c. 1885 (pastel over etching on paper)
989157 Actresses Dressing Room, c.1885 (pastel over etching on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 16.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Actresses Dressing Room; Loge d Actrices)

A Herring with Capers and a Sliced Orange on Plates and a Bowl of Shrimp on a Table
990245 A Herring with Capers and a Sliced Orange on Plates and a Bowl of Shrimp on a Table, (oil on panel) by Peeters, Clara (1594-1659); 33.7x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fruit in a Wicker Basket with Figs on a Plinth, Dead Game, a Cabbage, a Melon
991433 Fruit in a Wicker Basket with Figs on a Plinth, Dead Game, a Cabbage, a Melon, a Gourd and an Artichoke on a stone Ledge, a Window beyond, (oil on canvas) by Dupuis

La Toilette, c. 1890-1900 (oil on canvas)
824486 La Toilette, c.1890-1900 (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); 92.4x73.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette. Raimundo de Madrazo y Garetta (1841-1920)

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