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Having A Conversation Collection

"Conversations that Transcend Time: From Galileo to the Present" In this captivating collection of artworks and historical artifacts

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas)
8620094 Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mucke, Karl (1806-91); Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The Old Old Story (colour litho)

The Old Old Story (colour litho)
8634548 The Old Old Story (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Old Story)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643335 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)

Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)
7426800 Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas)

The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas)
8766630 The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.8x76 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)

An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)
8766573 An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 94.6x120.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)

Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342273 Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 8.5x13.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC)

Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC) and Claude Galien (131-201 AD)
FGL5483058 Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC) and Claude Galien (131-201 AD) during a conversation

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving)

Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving)
7418365 Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere at Louis XIV's table)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Wellington & Nelson (lithograph)

Wellington & Nelson (lithograph)
7341647 Wellington & Nelson (lithograph) by Wilson, T.C. (fl.1837-41); 25.7x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: T.C. Wilson (artist); W. Clerk (engraver); F

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving)

Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving)
7273678 Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving); 13.2x13.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving)

Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving)
476160 Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From El Mundo en la Mano published 1878.)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Jesus talking with the Woman of Samaria (colour litho)

Jesus talking with the Woman of Samaria (colour litho)
8631691 Jesus talking with the Woman of Samaria (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus talking with the Woman of Samaria)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629460 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spade was in the garden talking to the hose)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Soldiers with 'Bits' in their Mouths (litho)

Soldiers with "Bits" in their Mouths (litho)
8661070 Soldiers with "Bits" in their Mouths (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers with "Bits" in their Mouths)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Lord Kitchener and the Wounded (b/w photo)

Lord Kitchener and the Wounded (b/w photo)
8639048 Lord Kitchener and the Wounded (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kitchener and the Wounded)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Do you believe in dreams? (colour litho)

Do you believe in dreams? (colour litho)
8656474 Do you believe in dreams? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonel: "Do you believe in dreams)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Christ in the Temple (colour litho)

Christ in the Temple (colour litho)
8668085 Christ in the Temple (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Temple)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892

Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892
3478771 Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892; (add.info.: Family tensions at the Christmas table, England, 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The profiteering of Match production companies in Late Victorian Britain, 1890

The profiteering of Match production companies in Late Victorian Britain, 1890
3478938 The profiteering of Match production companies in Late Victorian Britain, 1890; (add.info.: Punch cartoon dated 1890; critical of the profiteering of Match production companies in Late)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The profiteering of Match production companies in Late Victorian Britain, 1890

The profiteering of Match production companies in Late Victorian Britain, 1890
3478932 The profiteering of Match production companies in Late Victorian Britain, 1890; (add.info.: Punch cartoon dated 1890; critical of the profiteering of Match production companies in Late)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Scene with Antipholus and Luciana, Illustration for 'The Comedy of Errors'

Scene with Antipholus and Luciana, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors"
AIS5354616 Scene with Antipholus and Luciana, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293327 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The Little Red Riding Hood meet the wolf in the forest)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving)

King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving)
ELD4947989 King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: An astronomer and philosopher

An astronomer and philosopher
3330926 An astronomer and philosopher; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting an astronomer and philosopher heologian engaged in discussion. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Passengers playing puck on the deck of a P & O liner, circa 1890. Colour engraving

Passengers playing puck on the deck of a P & O liner, circa 1890. Colour engraving
NWI4962461 Passengers playing puck on the deck of a P & O liner, circa 1890. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Passengers playing puck on the deck of a P & O liner, circa 1890)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Augustine and Aethelberht. (print)

Augustine and Aethelberht. (print)
7419944 Augustine and Aethelberht. (print); (add.info.: Saint Augustine of Canterbury speaks with Aethelberht, King of Kent and his Queen, Bertha of Kent)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Doves, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Doves, 1918 (oil on canvas)
658261 Doves, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 16.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Doves. Edgar Hunt (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1918

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The marriage settlement (engraving)

The marriage settlement (engraving)
8635255 The marriage settlement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marriage settlement)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight (colour litho)

The Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight (colour litho)
8634299 The Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo)

Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo)
8672802 Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the science fiction film Things to Come)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: 12 people who waste our time (litho)

12 people who waste our time (litho)
8673181 12 people who waste our time (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 12 people who waste our time)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving)

If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving)
8672625 If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets (colour litho)

Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets (colour litho)
8641347 Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: How's eggs this morning? (colour litho)

How's eggs this morning? (colour litho)
8656888 How's eggs this morning? (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: How's eggs this morning? Male and female chicken with a basket of eggs)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)

Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)
1766825 Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Punishment. Unknown Photographer, 1870s-80s.); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)

Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711511 Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The French painted by themselves, 1840-1842 (print)

The French painted by themselves, 1840-1842 (print)
8698351 The French painted by themselves, 1840-1842 (print); (add.info.: Literature. The french depicted by themselves. Compendium of short stories by famous writers (Honore de Balzac)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital

The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital
MMM5461544 The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital, a resident with a wooden leg, wearing the regulatory uniform

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Jim Hawkins overhears a conversation revealing the pirate mutiny, 1885 (engraving)

Jim Hawkins overhears a conversation revealing the pirate mutiny, 1885 (engraving)
8723994 Jim Hawkins overhears a conversation revealing the pirate mutiny, 1885 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Passenger leisure on the deck of a P & O liner, chess game, reading, conversation

Passenger leisure on the deck of a P & O liner, chess game, reading, conversation, under the gaze of a crew member
NWI4962457 Passenger leisure on the deck of a P & O liner, chess game, reading, conversation, under the gaze of a crew member, circa 1900

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Lord Nelson explaining to the Officers the Plan of Attack previous to the Battle of Trafalgar

Lord Nelson explaining to the Officers the Plan of Attack previous to the Battle of Trafalgar, 1806 (coloured aquatint)
7341799 Lord Nelson explaining to the Officers the Plan of Attack previous to the Battle of Trafalgar, 1806 (coloured aquatint) by Craig

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane

Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane
PCT4277458 Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane. School, chatter, punishment.; (add.info.: Schoolers chatting)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: In the Days of the Great Shadow (colour litho)

In the Days of the Great Shadow (colour litho)
8673146 In the Days of the Great Shadow (colour litho) by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Days of the Great Shadow)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Dog and monkey reading a newspaper (colour litho)

Dog and monkey reading a newspaper (colour litho)
8635529 Dog and monkey reading a newspaper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog and monkey reading a newspaper)

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Mistrust (litho)

Mistrust (litho)
8663017 Mistrust (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistrust. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHaving A Conversation Collection: Wot's up, Billy? (colour litho)

Wot's up, Billy? (colour litho)
8655874 Wot's up, Billy? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Wot's up, Billy)



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"Conversations that Transcend Time: From Galileo to the Present" In this captivating collection of artworks and historical artifacts, we are reminded of the timeless beauty and significance of having a conversation. The frontispiece to Galileo's "Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo, " published in 1632, sets the stage for intellectual discourse that has shaped our understanding of the universe. As we delve further into history, "The Pilots" photograph from 1893 captures a moment of camaraderie and exchange between pilots, highlighting how conversations have always been essential for sharing knowledge and experiences. Moving beyond scholarly debates, "View of a Town" painting invites us to imagine lively discussions among townspeople as they gather in public spaces. Similarly, "De Stamtafel: storytelling in a cafe" portrays the power of storytelling over coffee or tea – an age-old tradition where conversations flow freely. Returning to Galileo's work once again with its striking engravings on display, we witness his dedication to engaging dialogue even amidst controversy. In contrast, Albrecht Dürer's engraving titled "Three Peasants in Conversation" offers an intimate glimpse into everyday exchanges among common folk during the late 15th century. Religious contexts also provide fertile ground for meaningful conversations. Hieronymus Bosch's woodcut depicting "Christ Disputing with Doctors" reminds us that even divine figures engage in thought-provoking dialogues challenging established beliefs. The cover engraving from Galileo's work resurfaces yet again as a testament to its enduring impact on scientific discourse. It serves as a reminder that conversations can shape not only individual lives but also entire fields of study. Artistic expressions continue their exploration through engravings like those found in "Peasant couple. " These humble depictions remind us that profound connections can be forged through simple exchanges between individuals from all walks of life.