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"Small Talk: Conversations that Connect Through Centuries" In a world where art speaks volumes, the essence transcends time

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: The Macmonnies Fountain by night, 1893 (lithograph)

The Macmonnies Fountain by night, 1893 (lithograph)
3671652 The Macmonnies Fountain by night, 1893 (lithograph) by Guerin, Jules (1866-1946); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: 2 knights dispute over the Immaculate Conception, 1877 (print)

2 knights dispute over the Immaculate Conception, 1877 (print)
JAB4121350 2 knights dispute over the Immaculate Conception, 1877 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: 2 knights dispute over the Immaculate Conception)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print)

Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673081 Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Rio Colorado - near the Mojave Villages view no. 1 from the left bank looking W. N

Rio Colorado - near the Mojave Villages view no. 1 from the left bank looking W. N. W, 1856 (lithograph)
3672277 Rio Colorado - near the Mojave Villages view no. 1 from the left bank looking W. N. W, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Visiting Day, date unknown (watercolour on paper)

Visiting Day, date unknown (watercolour on paper)
7528581 Visiting Day, date unknown (watercolour on paper) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); 20.5x18 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print)

Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673148 Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671846 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Journalists, novelists and writers in a literary parlour in the eighteen century, 1878 (Engraving)

Journalists, novelists and writers in a literary parlour in the eighteen century, 1878 (Engraving)
7141249 Journalists, novelists and writers in a literary parlour in the eighteen century, 1878 (Engraving) by Boitard, Louis Philippe (fl.1738-63); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journalists)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Conversation, 1912 (oil on canvas)

Conversation, 1912 (oil on canvas)
NGW184278 Conversation, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54.2x65.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Meeting of Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study in

Meeting of Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princetown, USA
AIS5368685 Meeting of Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princetown, USA, 1947 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); © Iberfoto

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer, 1947 (b/w photo)

Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer, 1947 (b/w photo)
5616705 Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer, 1947 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) close-up at zoo, occurs in East Africa

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

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
533634 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: The Pilots, 1893 (photogravure)

The Pilots, 1893 (photogravure)
3671659 The Pilots, 1893 (photogravure) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: View of a Town (oil on panel)

View of a Town (oil on panel)
7414902 View of a Town (oil on panel) by Vrel or Frel, Jacobus (fl.1654-62); 36--27.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Jacob Vrel)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: De Stamtafel: storytelling in a cafe, 1879 (oil on panel)

De Stamtafel: storytelling in a cafe, 1879 (oil on panel)
7418533 De Stamtafel: storytelling in a cafe, 1879 (oil on panel) by Oyens, David (1842-1902); 32 x 29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by David Oyens); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
UIG5088679 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); Science Museum, London

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
1830333 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: 3672705

3672705

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Three Peasants in Conversation, , 1495-99 (engraving)

Three Peasants in Conversation, , 1495-99 (engraving)
7414929 Three Peasants in Conversation, , 1495-99 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 10.9--7.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Christ Disputing with Doctors, c. 1503-1504 (woodcut)

Christ Disputing with Doctors, c. 1503-1504 (woodcut)
XOS5874669 Christ Disputing with Doctors, c. 1503-1504 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Cover of the work ' Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big

Cover of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big
CUL4864053 Cover of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big. Duca di Toscana", 1632 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Peasant couple, 1495-99 (engraving)

Peasant couple, 1495-99 (engraving)
7415403 Peasant couple, 1495-99 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 10.8--7.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Three Orientals, 1641 (Etching)

Three Orientals, 1641 (Etching)
7393371 Three Orientals, 1641 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14, 5 x 11, 2 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Double Pillow, 1794-95 (colour woodblock print; oban)

Double Pillow, 1794-95 (colour woodblock print; oban)
5860159 Double Pillow, 1794-95 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 38.5 x 25.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Kitagawa Utamaro 38.5 x 25.7 cm)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Women in front of a Cafe, evening, c. 1877 (monotype cognate on ivory wove paper)

Women in front of a Cafe, evening, c. 1877 (monotype cognate on ivory wove paper)
5861596 Women in front of a Cafe, evening, c.1877 (monotype cognate on ivory wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 27 -- 29.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Edgar Degas)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Tea canister, 1768-1769 (silver)

Tea canister, 1768-1769 (silver)
7394049 Tea canister, 1768-1769 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: The Golfer, 1654 (Etching)

The Golfer, 1654 (Etching)
7393374 The Golfer, 1654 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 9, 5 x 14, 4 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Abraham speaking to Isaac, 1645 (Etching)

Abraham speaking to Isaac, 1645 (Etching)
7393360 Abraham speaking to Isaac, 1645 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15, 6 x 13 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Women on the Terrace of a Cafe in the Evening, c. 1876 (monotype on ivory wove paper)

Women on the Terrace of a Cafe in the Evening, c. 1876 (monotype on ivory wove paper)
5861595 Women on the Terrace of a Cafe in the Evening, c.1876 (monotype on ivory wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 27 -- 29.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Rail-Roadiania, c. 1845 (pen with wash on paper)

Rail-Roadiania, c. 1845 (pen with wash on paper)
7389741 Rail-Roadiania, c.1845 (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 37x27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, detail, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)

Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, detail, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)
7146008 Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, detail, c.1501-1520 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Sala delle Muse, Vatican Museums

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Company at a Table in a Park (oil on canvas)

Company at a Table in a Park (oil on canvas)
7381656 Company at a Table in a Park (oil on canvas) by Laemen van der, Christoffel Jacobsz (1606/1615-1651); 53.5 x 77.5 cm; National Museum, Krakow

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Sacred conversation with donors, 1525 circa, Jacopo Negretti known as Palma il vecchio

Sacred conversation with donors, 1525 circa, Jacopo Negretti known as Palma il vecchio (oil on panel)
7064167 Sacred conversation with donors, 1525 circa, Jacopo Negretti known as Palma il vecchio (oil on panel) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Dialog Para Tokoh-Tokoh Pandawa Dengan Kurawa

Dialog Para Tokoh-Tokoh Pandawa Dengan Kurawa
7129535 Dialog Para Tokoh-Tokoh Pandawa Dengan Kurawa by Javanese School; Nyoman Gunarsa museum, Semarapura, Bali, Indonesia; (add.info.: Dialog Para Tokoh-Tokoh Pandawa Dengan Kurawa)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Holy conversation (sacra conversazione), 1446-48, Konrad Witz and workshop (oil on panel)

Holy conversation (sacra conversazione), 1446-48, Konrad Witz and workshop (oil on panel)
7064205 Holy conversation (sacra conversazione), 1446-48, Konrad Witz and workshop (oil on panel) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Secrets, 1908-1912 (oil on canvas)

Secrets, 1908-1912 (oil on canvas)
7381644 Secrets, 1908-1912 (oil on canvas) by Wodzinowsky, Wincenty (1864-1940); 36 x 51 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Wincenty Wodzinowsky (1864-1940))

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Supper at Emmaus, 1635-40, Matthias Stom (oil on canvas)

Supper at Emmaus, 1635-40, Matthias Stom (oil on canvas)
7064280 Supper at Emmaus, 1635-40, Matthias Stom (oil on canvas) by Stomer, (Stom) Matthias (c.1600-p.1650); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Supper at Emmaus, 1635-40)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)

The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)
712134 The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Dunn, Harvey T. (1884-1952); 77x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: American painter born in Dakota; )

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: The dispute in the temple of Jesus among the doctors, 1490-1500, (tempera on canvas)

The dispute in the temple of Jesus among the doctors, 1490-1500, (tempera on canvas)
7146598 The dispute in the temple of Jesus among the doctors, 1490-1500, (tempera on canvas) by Mansueti, Giovanni di Niccolo (fl.1485-1527); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Sketch for the Painting Conversation, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Sketch for the Painting Conversation, 1895 (oil on canvas)
7380028 Sketch for the Painting Conversation, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Mehoffer, Jozef (1869-1946); 47 x 77 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Jozef Mehoffer (1869-1946))

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors, 1654 (etching on paper)

Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors, 1654 (etching on paper)
5859465 Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors, 1654 (etching on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 9.4 x 14.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129585 Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ among the doctors)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas)

Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas)
7352710 Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Gregorio de (1644-1726); 187x262 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albenga

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel)

La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel)
652600 La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 39x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe)

Background imageSmall Talk Collection: The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting)

The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting)
7063018 The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting) by Lega, Silvestro (1826-95); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The visit, 1868)



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"Small Talk: Conversations that Connect Through Centuries" In a world where art speaks volumes, the essence transcends time. From Galileo's intellectual debates to intimate cafe gatherings, these captivating images depict the power of simple conversations. The frontispiece to Galileo's "Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo, " published in 1632, sets the stage for lively discussions on astronomy and philosophy. As scholars engage in animated discourse, their words echo through history. "The Pilots, " captured in a mesmerizing photogravure from 1893, showcases sailors exchanging stories and experiences. In their camaraderie lies the heart – forging connections amidst vast oceans. A quaint town comes alive in an oil painting titled "View of a Town. " Here, neighbors gather at street corners engaging in light-hearted banter about daily life. Small talk becomes the thread that weaves together communities. Enter De Stamtafel - a bustling café scene depicted in an oil panel from 1879. Amidst aromatic coffee and clinking cups, friends share tales with laughter and gestures, and is here that friendships deepen through shared anecdotes and whispered confidences. From engravings to woodcuts, art captures moments when small talk takes center stage. Three peasants engrossed in conversation during Renaissance times remind us that even ordinary folk find solace and connection through idle chatter. Religious settings also witness spirited exchanges; as seen in "Christ Disputing with Doctors, " where theological debates unfold amongst learned minds seeking enlightenment through dialogue. Galileo's work continues to inspire conversations today as evidenced by his book cover engraving from 1632 titled "Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo Ferd II Big Duca di Toscana. " His ideas sparked countless discussions challenging traditional beliefs while pushing boundaries of knowledge.