Orator Collection

Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee
1163566 Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee, March 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Cicero Bust
MARCUS TULLIUS the Roman writer, statesman and orator

Fidel Castro - Speech
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba giving a speech in Havana in August 1993. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Baden
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Llull preaching. Parchment 92. Page 5r. Baden Memorial Library. Karlsruhe. Germany

Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square
Keir Hardie (1856-1915), founder of the Labour party, addressing suffragettes at a free speech meeting in 1908 - Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy (1834-1913)

Socrates, caricature
Socrates. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (c.470-399 BC). Socrates is credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

PATRICK HENRY, 1775. Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Orator and politician Patrick Henry delivering his landmark speech on the Rights of the Colonies before the Virginia Assembly

Bust of Cicero
Bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-46 BC) - a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul, and constitutionalist. Bust in the Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy

Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the Great Debate on the Constitution
BAL124507 Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the Great Debate on the Constitution and the Union in 1850, 1860 (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School

Cicero Speech Scene
MARCUS TULLIUS the Roman writer, statesman and orator delivering a speech to the people of Rome

CICERO
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO Roman statesman and orator

Communist Orator 1931
A Communist orator harangues the crowd at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London : despite the vigour of her oratory, she fails to win many converts

Benito Mussolini, Italian fascist dictator, c1930s
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, often refered to as Il Duce addressing fascist youths on the occasion of the calling up of the conscripts of the 1911 class, about 560

PANC2A-00048
Cicero in the Roman Senate, accusing Catiline of betrayal. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Uncorking Old Sherry, 1805
Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt (1759-1806) giving a speech on 6th March 1805

A. J. Cook led the Miners and the miners led the strike, c1926, (1938). Arthur James Cook (1883-1931), known as A. J. Cook, was a British trade union leader who was General Secretary of the Miners

Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Socrates (c. 470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Cornelius Tacitus / Bust
CORNELIUS TACITUS Roman orator, politician and historian

Rufus Choate 1799 To 1859. American Lawyer And Orator. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Demosthenes / Dean / Bust
DEMOSTHENES Bust of the Greek orator and statesman

Lysias (Bust 2)
LYSIAS Athenian orator

Portrait of John Bright, 19th century (engraving)
3521655 Portrait of John Bright, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of John Bright (1811-1889) a British Radical and Liberal statesman

Portrait of Robert Emmet
3077587 Portrait of Robert Emmet; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Emmet (1778-1803) an Irish nationalist and Republican, orator and rebel leader. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edmund Burke
3078300 Edmund Burke; (add.info.: Portrait of Edmund Burke (1729-1797) an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 American lawyer United States Senator Secretary of State
3052901 Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 American lawyer United States Senator Secretary of State and orator Engraving from a 19th century print; Private Collection.

Jacques Antoine Manuel, 1840 (litho)
1574718 Jacques Antoine Manuel, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Jacques Antoine Manuel (1775-1827) French orator and republican. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Earl of Mirabeau 1749-1791. In costume of a depute in the United States
FLO4572463 Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Earl of Mirabeau 1749-1791. In costume of a depute in the United States. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X

Edmund Burke, 1774
3480300 Edmund Burke, 1774; (add.info.: Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797) Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher who, after moving to London

Antoine Pierre Berryer
3078316 Antoine Pierre Berryer; (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine Pierre Berryer (1790-1868) a French advocate and parliamentary orator. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lysias, from 'Crabb's Historical Dictionary', publ. 1825 (print)
4071157 Lysias, from 'Crabb's Historical Dictionary', publ. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Logographeror speech writer in Ancient Greece)

William Jennings Bryan, about 1890, in Lincoln, Nebraska
NWI4950801 William Jennings Bryan, about 1890, in Lincoln, Nebraska.; (add.info.: William Jennings Bryan, about 1890, in Lincoln, Nebraska.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Satirical cartoon depicting a street orator with an audience at the time of the French Revolution 1794
5304726 Satirical cartoon depicting a street orator with an audience at the time of the French Revolution 1794; (add.info)

Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries
3499649 Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries; Historic Archives of the City of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries. Gesta Romanorum)

Orator in Prison, late 18th century. Creator: Hubert Robert
Orator in Prison, late 18th century

The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858....after a long absence from what may be called out-of-door public life

Rabbits, 1859. Creator: William Jacob Hays
Rabbits, 1859

Lincoln statue, [Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill.], between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Lincoln statue, [Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill.], between 1900 and 1905

Socrates and Alcibiades, 1911. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Socrates and Alcibiades, 1911

Booker T. Washington; President, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Booker T. Washington; President, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, 1911

Afro-Americans with more than national reputation, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Afro-Americans with more than national reputation, 1916

Dr. Booker T. Washington, 1908. Creator: Dimock
Dr. Booker T. Washington, 1908

Booker T. Washington, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Booker T. Washington, 1907

The late Dr. Joseph Chas. Price, founder of Livingstone College, Educator Theologian... 1903. Creator: Unknown
The late Dr. Joseph Chas. Price, founder of Livingstone College, Educator Theologian and a Prince of Orators, 1903

T. Thomas Fortune [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
T. Thomas Fortune [recto], 1902. Timothy Thomas Fortune, African-American journalist, writer, civil rights leader; editor of the leading black newspaper The New York Age, adviser to Booker T

Capriccio of Antique Ruins with Men Gazing at a Classical Orator, 1720s. Creator: Marco Ricci
Capriccio of Antique Ruins with Men Gazing at a Classical Orator, 1720s

Bishop B. W. Arnett, Orator of the day, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Bishop B. W. Arnett, Orator of the day, 1888. Benjamin William Arnett, African-American educator, minister, bishop and author. From his The Centennial Jubilee of Freedom at Columbus, Ohio

Principal Washington in his private office, Tuskegee Institute, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Principal Washington in his private office, Tuskegee Institute, 1923

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The art of oration has shaped history and inspired countless individuals throughout the ages. From Fidel Castro's powerful speeches that ignited revolutions to Socrates, whose words were immortalized in caricatures, these orators have left an indelible mark on society. In ancient Rome, Cicero's eloquence was revered, as depicted by his majestic bust. His speeches were not only persuasive but also a testament to the power of words. Similarly, Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex showcases the importance of concise communication even in medieval times. One cannot forget Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square, where his passionate words fueled their fight for equality. And who can overlook Patrick Henry's iconic speech before the Virginia Assembly? "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. " became a rallying cry for independence during America's revolutionary era. Daniel Webster's address to the United States Senate on the Constitution exemplifies how oratory skills can shape political discourse and influence policy decisions. The bust of Cicero reminds us that his legacy lives on through generations who continue to study and admire his rhetoric. Even amidst political turmoil in 1931, a communist orator captivated audiences with fiery speeches captured in PANC2A-00048 photograph. This image serves as a reminder that regardless of ideology, effective public speaking can sway hearts and minds. Throughout history, these remarkable individuals have harnessed the power of language to inspire change and ignite movements. Their ability to captivate audiences transcends time and continues to resonate today. Whether it be through grand gestures like Fidel Castro delivering impassioned addresses or subtle nuances seen in Socrates' caricatured wisdom – they all remind us of the enduring impact an exceptional they are make.