Cookin Collection

Russian restaurant and tent, Universal Exposition, Paris, 1900 (b / w photo)
7281427 Russian restaurant and tent, Universal Exposition, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Scene from the novel "Oliver Twist"
863225 Scene from the novel " Oliver Twist" by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Scene from the novel " Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens originally published 1837-1839)

Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)
VEN5028057 Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Pancake tossing
5310042 Pancake tossing by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting pancake tossing: this shows a typical kitchen of the date)

Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635 (engraving)
1730938 Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635 (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); (add.info.: Woman making cakes (" kouk" ), engraving by Rembrandt, 1635)

Expedition Encamped on a Texas Prairie, April 1686, 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
5858115 Expedition Encamped on a Texas Prairie, April 1686, 1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 37.8x56.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
5859641 The Maid, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 44.5--30.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Francois Bonvin (1817-87))

The Chinese Cook (colour litho)
3657106 The Chinese Cook (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Cook)

A Tea-House Kitchen, Preparing for the New Years Feasting (engraving)
1064203 A Tea-House Kitchen, Preparing for the New Years Feasting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tea-House Kitchen)

Globe Alphabet (chromolitho)
2810599 Globe Alphabet (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Globe Alphabet. Illustration for The Juvenile Present, c 1880.); © Look and Learn

Nova 2644 fol. 61r Preparation of butter, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142927 Nova 2644 fol.61r Preparation of butter, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Country kitchen (colour litho)
3096748 Country kitchen (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country kitchen. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard)

The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho)
3091134 The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cossacks in Paris in 1814)

The China New Year (engraving)
1612683 The China New Year (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The China New Year. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1861)

Russian Sketches, Laplanders on the Neva, St Petersburg (engraving)
1613923 Russian Sketches, Laplanders on the Neva, St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Sketches, Laplanders on the Neva, St Petersburg)

Inspection of a Russian Military Bakery at Warsaw (engraving)
1595055 Inspection of a Russian Military Bakery at Warsaw (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho)
980522 Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippewa scaffold burial)

Une Salle A Manger (colour photo)
2817380 Une Salle A Manger (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Salle A Manger)

Le service du saki (engraving)
2790077 Le service du saki (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le service du saki. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1868)

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Ancient Chinese cookery, Beijing (chromolitho)
968419 Ancient Chinese cookery, Beijing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Chinese cookery, Beijing)

Chinese Menu, Glimpses of the Celestial Empire, Li Hung Chang (chromolitho)
6029988 Chinese Menu, Glimpses of the Celestial Empire, Li Hung Chang (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Menu, Glimpses of the Celestial Empire)

Making a Christmas pudding in China (engraving)
1621129 Making a Christmas pudding in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Christmas pudding in China)

The Savoy Cafe (colour litho)
972451 The Savoy Cafe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Savoy Cafe. Illustration for Homes of the Passing Show (The Savoy Press, 1900)

Monument of Cookin in St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832081 Monument of Cookin in St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Indian tea pickers catering arrangements as they journey between Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Java for work (b / w photo)
6015507 Indian tea pickers catering arrangements as they journey between Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Java for work (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lecture on Cookery at the International Exhibition (engraving)
1105352 Lecture on Cookery at the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lecture on Cookery at the International Exhibition)

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"Exploring the Culinary World: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into a world of flavors, where cooking transcends boundaries and tells stories. From the bustling streets of Paris in 1900 to the pages of Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist, " join us on a culinary adventure like no other. In this captivating black and white photograph, we find ourselves transported to a Russian restaurant at the Universal Exposition. The sight of a tent beckons us to discover the secrets hidden within its walls – tantalizing aromas wafting through the air. Turning our attention to literature, we delve into an iconic scene from "Oliver Twist. " Amidst the hardships faced by young Oliver, there is solace found in shared meals that warm both body and soul. A beautifully preserved vellum page from Dioscorides Pedanius' Tractatus de Herbis takes us back even further in time. This ancient manuscript reveals intricate knowledge about herbs and their uses in cooking - a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with nature's bounty. The artistry continues as we witness pancake tossing captured in vibrant color lithography. The skillful hands flipping golden discs evoke memories of joyous breakfasts shared with loved ones. "The Looking Glass" transports us to January 1830, offering glimpses into Victorian dining customs. With its rich hues, this lithograph invites us into elegant parlors where conversations flowed over sumptuous feasts. Traveling across continents, we encounter an engraving depicting a woman making cakes (Kouk) in 1635. Her focused expression reflects generations of culinary traditions passed down through time - each cake carrying stories untold. An oil painting from 1847-48 immerses us amidst an expedition encamped on a Texas prairie. As cowboys gather around campfires for hearty meals under vast skies, they forge bonds over simple yet nourishing dishes that sustain their adventurous spirits.