Teacup Collection (page 7)

Still Life, 1866. Artist: Henri Fantin-Latour
Still Life, 1866. The painting is part of the Chester Dale Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

An old Welsh woman, 1912.. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

An English cottage scene, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Japanese peasant girls taking tea at a wayside rest, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Welsh tea party, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Your Fortune - Fortells a letter which contains a proposal, you will accept & good fortune will follow you, c1906. A Fortune Teller reading tea leaves. [J. Welch & Sons, Portsmouth, c1906]

Part of Tea Service by the Werkstatten der Stadt Halle, 1928. From The Studio Volume 96. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]

The Hatter Leaving the Court, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Hatter Leaving the Court, 1930. The Hatter from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

A Fortune in a Teacup, 1901
A Fortune in a Teacup. A Victorian lady telling the fortunes of a group of ladies by reading tea leaves. Tasseography is a fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves

Millie Legarde, English actress, c1906. Artist: Rotary Photo
Millie Legarde, English actress, c1906. Postcard posted in 1906

Geishas at dinner, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Geishas at dinner, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Robert Browning, Taking Tea with the Browning Society, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Robert Browning, Taking Tea with the Browning Society, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Artist: Charles Brandoin
The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

Mrs Pells Pilgrimage, 1872. Artist: C Burt
Mrs Pells Pilgrimage, 1872. A black woman carrying teacups points to a sign saying: Gentlemen not Permitted. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States

After The Luncheon, 1879. Artist: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)
After The Luncheon, 1879. Found in the collection of the Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Table-clearing robot. Artist: Meredith Thring
Table-clearing robot, made at Queen Mary College in Londond in the dept. of Professor M. W. Thring

Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Mrs Disraeli on the right runs a Baby Farm. Huddled in the corner behind her are all the Baby Bills

A surreal site - two teacups on a bench by the Thames Path at Oxford

SCOTLAND: HIGHLAND HOME. A home in the Scottish Highlands. Photographed c1902

CARROLL: ALICE, 1865. The Mad Hatter, after the design by Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland

A mother paints while sitting at a table with her daughter watching at home, Victorian era

Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, 1828 - 1893. French critic and historian. After a contemporary print

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Oranges Bananas Teacup
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Oranges, Bananas, and Teacup (Oranges, bananes et tasse de the), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1908, Oil on canvas, Overall: 9 1/4 x 14 in. (23.5 x 35.5 cm)

Hawaii, Kauai, Traditional Tea Setting

Hawaii, Kauai, Traditional Tea Setting

A Red Glass Cup A Saucer With A Beverage Reflected On A White Surface; Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

Tea table with strawberries and jam
Tea table set out with freshly picked strawberries, a pot of jam, and cups of tea poured out. 1936

A posed studio portrait of three girls having a tea party with six dogs. Stereograph, c1906
TEA PARTY, c1906. A posed studio portrait of three girls having a tea party with six dogs. Stereograph, c1906

Four girls having a tea party around a table. Photograph, c1893
TEA PARTY, c1893. Four girls having a tea party around a table. Photograph, c1893

A Mad Tea-Party by Arthur Rackham. 1907, A Mad Tea-Party, one of Arthur Rackhams color plates from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, is reproduced on a postcard

Two girls taking tea on a Victorian scrap
Two girls taking tea in a garden on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Cheery Families - Mrs Dram the Doctors Wife. 1890s

Merry Christmas - couple pulling a Christmas Cracker. circa 1890

Jeek the puppy getting into trouble
Jeek the mongrel puppy getting into trouble at teatime. Date: 1940

Teacup Tea Heater Japan Part album woodblock prints
Artokoloro

Teapot, cups and saucers on a chequered table cloth

BEATRICE LILLE (1894-1989). Canadian comic actress. Lillie (right) at tea, early 20th century

NEW ENGLAND: TEA PARTY. An outdoor tea party in 18th century colonial New England: illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

Afternoon tea By Oscar Bluhm, 1867 - 1912, German, tea, lady, ladies, men, table, teapot, teacup, cake, cakes, laughter, mirror, clock, food and drink, liszt gourmet archive

The Mad Hatter, Hare, the King and Alice, illustration from Through the Looking
KW232569 The Mad Hatter, Hare, the King and Alice, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) first published 1871 (litho) by Tenniel

Portrait of an Old Woman, 1829 (oil on canvas)
XKH157667 Portrait of an Old Woman, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Oldach, Julius (1804-30); 39x28.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Still Life with Three Handles (oil on canvas)
XIR154671 Still Life with Three Handles (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Self Portrait in the Studio, 1904 (oil on canvas)
XKH141472 Self Portrait in the Studio, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Nolken, Franz (1884-1918); 122x104 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Painter Julius Wohlers in his Studio, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XKH141436 The Painter Julius Wohlers in his Studio, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Mohrbutter, Alfred (1867-1916); 105.7x80.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Portrait of a Family A Family Party, William Hogarth, 1697-1764, British

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Table setting for a tea party

JAPAN: TEA GARDEN, 1904. Men and women drinking tea amid cherry blossoms in a garden outside the Omuro Gosho temple in Kyoto, Japan. Stereograph, 1904

HELENE von BREUNING. Teatime with Frau Helene von Breuning (left: Canon von Kerich, brother of Helene von Breuning; center: Eleonore von Breuning; right: Helene von Breuning)

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"Teacup: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Delightful Moments" Throughout history, the teacup has been a cherished vessel that embodies grace, sophistication, and moments of pure indulgence. From Monet's enchanting painting "Le dejeuner" in 1873 to Harold Gilman's captivating "Mrs Mounter at the Breakfast Table" in 1916-17, artists have captured the essence of this humble object. In Claude Monet's masterpiece, we witness a serene scene where tea is being poured into delicate cups. The soft brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility as we imagine sipping on warm tea amidst nature's beauty. Similarly, Gilman portrays Mrs Mounter engrossed in her morning routine with a cup by her side – an intimate moment frozen in time. The it also takes center stage in still life paintings like "Still Life: Coffee and Potatoes, " where it shares space with everyday objects but stands out as an emblem of comfort and familiarity. Rudolf Ernst transports us to exotic lands through his creation "Taking Tea in the Harem, " showcasing ornate teacups amid opulent surroundings. Beyond artistry, the teacup holds sentimental value for many. In the stereograph from c1902 titled "Four girls and their dolls sitting around a table having a tea party, " we glimpse childhood innocence and imagination brought to life through shared moments over tiny cups filled with imaginary brews. Advertising has also celebrated this timeless icon; Liptons Teas' advertisement from 1893 showcases its allure while inviting viewers to indulge their senses. Meanwhile, on German greetings postcards or china cup saucers adorned with delicate designs, one can find messages conveying warmth and well wishes alongside images of dainty cups. Even today, our love affair with teacups continues unabated.