Converses Collection

Vimalaprava converses with Raji and Lakshmi, c. 1300 (opaque w / c on palm leaf)
874163 Vimalaprava converses with Raji and Lakshmi, c.1300 (opaque w/c on palm leaf) by Indian School, (14th century); 5.6x30.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta (engraving)
1044723 A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta)

King Avenir Converses Courtiers Follower Hans Schilling
King Avenir Converses with his Courtiers; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace

King Avenir Converses Josaphat Follower Hans Schilling
King Avenir Converses with Josaphat; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace

In a French Cafe 1905
A woman converses with a waiter in a cafe. Date: 1905

BALL AT ALMACKs 1815
A Ball at Almacks Assembly Rooms, Kings Street, St James, London : while others dance, Beau Brummell converses with the duchess of Rutland Date: 1815

Street Scene Yoshiwara Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Allies - Gallant Russia
A bearded Russian soldier wearing a heavy greatcoat and shiny boots, converses with a graceful ballerina against the backdrop of his countrys flag

12th Night / Viola / Duke
Viola - disguised as a youth - converses with the Duke

Long Pipe 1836
Decadent gent smoking a long exotic looking oriental pipe converses with a cohort back from a night on the tiles

Butler from Punch
Superior Education Butler carrying a tray of glasses converses with a page

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"Converses: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of conversation as Vimalaprava engages in a lively discussion with Raji and Lakshmi, captured beautifully on a palm leaf manuscript from the 14th century. In another scene, we find ourselves amidst an afternoon at Malta, where naval officers exchange stories and ideas. The engraving transports us to a time when conversations were cherished moments of connection. Transporting us further back in time, we enter a French cafe in 1905. Amidst clinking glasses and laughter, conversations flow freely as patrons discuss art, literature, and politics - capturing the vibrant spirit of intellectual discourse. Traveling even further back to 1815, we witness an elegant ball at Almack's. Here, conversations take place amidst swirling gowns and dashing gentlemen - secrets whispered behind fans while courtiers engage in witty banter. Returning to Vimalaprava's world once more, he converses with his courtiers King Avenir. The follower Hans Schilling captures these exchanges on canvas for all eternity - immortalizing the power of dialogue between ruler and subject. Stepping into Japan during the Edo period (1615-1868), we observe a bustling street scene in Yoshiwara. Conversations fill the air as merchants haggle over prices while geishas enchant their clients with captivating tales. Shifting our focus to history's grand stage, we witness allies conversing during times of war. Gallant Russia stands tall among its companions as discussions shape strategies that will change nations' destinies forever. From Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night, " Viola engages Duke Orsino in heartfelt conversations about love disguised as her twin brother Cesario - reminding us that sometimes words can lead to unexpected connections. Taking a break from intense discussions throughout history is a momentary pause for reflection with a long pipe from 1836. Conversations can be silent too, as the smoke swirls and thoughts wander.