Spirits Collection (page 4)

Landing wines and spirits 1902
Unloading wine and spirit barrels from a ship. 1902

BURMESE DEAD HONOURED
Honouring the spirits of the dead in a Burmese (Myanmar) village. Date: 1909

MARINER, HEARS VOICES
The Mariner slumped on deck amongst the bodies of his dead shipmates slowly awakens from his trance to hear the voices of two spirits Date: First published: 1798

DEATH/MOURNING/PERU
Popular celebrations of the Day of the Dead at Cuzco - women weep, sing, dance and pour spirits over the remains of their dead Date: 1873

GULLIVER IN LAPUTA
He meets the Governor of the Island of Sorcerers, where the servants are dead spirits : great men of the past are summoned and speak with him. Date: First published: 1726

VISIONS ON GLUBBDUBRIB
GULLIVER ON GLUBBDUBRIB On the Island of Sorcerers, the Magicians are served by spirits called from the dead. Great men of the past are summoned to speak with him. Date: First published: 1726

Spirits seek to waken travellers sleeping at sea
Spirits of the dead seek to waken travellers sleeping at sea - but the sleepers sleep on, and the spirits wail in vain, forgotten

DANTE/DEAD LOVERS
Dead lovers. Date: First published: 1307-21?

CHINESE SPIRITS
China : invoking the spirits of the dead Date: circa 1915

EGLINTON & WRITING
Slate writing by the spirits of the dead is demonstrated at an Eglinton seance Date: 1886

Spirits materialise at a seance organised by Achille Borgnis ; they are illuminated by luminous plaques Date: circa 1920

NAIL TALISMAN
GNOSTIC NAIL TALISMAN 2nd century Gnostics wore these inscribed nails to protect them against lemures - spirits of the unhappy dead Date: 1923

FOLKLORE/WILI
Wilis are the spirits of unfortunate girls : this one, who died before her marriage, is seen dancing every night until her fiance dies and joins her

AT COCK-CROW
The spirits of the dead return to their graves at cock-crow Date: 1908

Prayer to the mystery 1907 (photo)
680101 Prayer to the mystery 1907 (photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Oglala Sioux man, Picket Pin, wearing breechcloth, holding pipe with mouthpiece pointing skyward)

William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas)
5043056 William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 30.5x39.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A bedroom interior)

Illustration for A Christmas Carol from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving)
1000763 Illustration for A Christmas Carol from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving), by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last of the Spirits)

Cock killing a millipede, illustration from Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine
PER437841 Cock killing a millipede, illustration from Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine, published in Shanghai by Imrimerie de la Mission Catholique

ghosts of city streets
Alex Lo

Another way of love
909065 Another way of love by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pippa Passes and Men and Women published by Chatto & Windus 1908)

Poster advertising whiskey manufactured by the Charles Hawtrey company, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT176663 Poster advertising whiskey manufactured by the Charles Hawtrey company, c.1900 (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Offerings at a Japanese Shrine, Nagasaki, Japan Date: circa 1929

Dreams of the Past, Hampton Court (w / c on paper)
Ma91896 Dreams of the Past, Hampton Court (w/c on paper) by Claxton, Adelaide (1835-c.1905); Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Pint Of Guinness, With Oysters, Ireland

Good and Evil Influences (Zendama akudama), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Good and Evil Influences (Zendama akudama), c. 1795

Eboshi-ori, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Eboshi-ori, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Rhum Charleston, Bordeaux, 1925. Creator: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Rhum Charleston, Bordeaux, 1925. Private Collection

Sandemans Port, 1930. Creator: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Sandemans Port, 1930. Private Collection

Porto Constantino, 1928. Creator: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Porto Constantino, 1928. Private Collection

Les Voluptueux, 1889. Creator: Prouve, Victor (1858-1943)
Les Voluptueux, 1889. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy

Bitter Campari, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Bitter Campari, 1899. Private Collection

Cap Corse Quinquina, 1927. Creator: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Cap Corse Quinquina, 1927. Private Collection

Vermouth Cinzano, 1901. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Vermouth Cinzano, 1901. Private Collection

Beer and spirits (colour litho)
3648620 Beer and spirits (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beer and spirits)

Polarzauber (Polar Magic) (engraving)
3621736 Polarzauber (Polar Magic) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polarzauber (Polar Magic)

Presenting Food to the Spirits of the Dead (engraving)
3654652 Presenting Food to the Spirits of the Dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting Food to the Spirits of the Dead)

Sir Walter Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642063 Sir Walter Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Gilbey)

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642056 The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantheon)

Play of the Nereides, 1886 (oil on canvas)
3597125 Play of the Nereides, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 150.5x76.4 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

Tam O Shanter (after the poem by Robert Burns), 1825 (oil on canvas)
3744426 Tam O Shanter (after the poem by Robert Burns), 1825 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 26.2x30.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water (engraving)
5997807 Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water)

Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031540 Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler)

The Witches Sabbath (litho)
5207883 The Witches Sabbath (litho) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Witches Sabbath)

Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499795 & CVL 499796)
499797 Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499795 & CVL 499796) by Baule Culture; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499797)
499795 Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499797) by Baule Culture; 49.5x9.1x13 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III (engraving)
971697 King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III)

Atotarho - War Chief (engraving)
980413 Atotarho - War Chief (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atotarho - War Chief)

Stone Giant or Cannibal (engraving)
980412 Stone Giant or Cannibal (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Giant or Cannibal)

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"Spirits: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into the world of spirits, where history and flavor intertwine. From the iconic Bitter Campari advertisement in 1921 to the alluring Dubonnet ad that captivated audiences, these timeless images remind us of the allure of these intoxicating elixirs. Coates Plymouth Gin takes center stage, inviting you to indulge in its smoothness and botanical notes. As we embark on "The Ghost Train, " a thrilling ride filled with laughter and excitement, we realize that spirits not only warm our hearts but also bring people together. Cinzano's vibrant poster by Leonetto Cappiello transports us back to 1920s Italy, evoking a sense of sophistication and elegance. Meanwhile, Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands as a testament to craftsmanship since 1890 – each sip tells a story steeped in tradition. Monnet Cognac captures our imagination with its refined taste and rich heritage dating back to 1927. The hauntingly beautiful artwork "The Vampire II" by Edvard Munch reminds us that they are evoke emotions beyond words. In County Cork's Midleton lies the Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery – an expansive copper wonderland where time-honored techniques create liquid gold cherished worldwide. His Masters Vice by George Studdy playfully portrays how even man's best friend appreciates a good drink. Artistic masterpieces like Lesage's painting depicting spirits swirling within ethereal realms remind us that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these libations. And who could forget Three Women Drinking? A celebration of friendship intertwined with shared moments over glasses clinking and can more than just drinks; they embody culture, history, and camaraderie. They transport us across eras and continents while leaving an indelible mark on our palates.