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Informal Collection (page 8)

"Capturing the Essence of Informality: From Paul McCartney to The Queen and Beyond" Step into a world where formality takes a backseat

Background imageInformal Collection: Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918

Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918
Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies, composed for the occasion - performed at an informal entertainment for Japanese and Foreign Exporters by the Shidzuokaken Tea Association, July 3rd 1918

Background imageInformal Collection: Three women police officers in a garden

Three women police officers in a garden
Three women police officers (Iris Walker, Connie Hobbs(?) and Joan Strangleman) posing for their photo in a garden. They are in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968

Background imageInformal Collection: Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2

Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2
Informal group photo of women police officers on a balcony at the Met Polices WEC. They are M Pascoe (joined March 1942), Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke)

Background imageInformal Collection: GREY SUIT

GREY SUIT
Earl Waldegrave in pale grey informal suit with single- breasted jacket worn with a wing collar & tie & a straw boater hat. Date: 1912

Background imageInformal Collection: Male Type / Two Men 1920S

Male Type / Two Men 1920S
Two young men in three-piece suits and trilby hats, standing in front of a car. Date: 1920s

Background imageInformal Collection: Louis XVI, King of France, informal portrait

Louis XVI, King of France, informal portrait
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792). An informal portrait. Date: 1754 - 1793

Background imageInformal Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales

Edward, Prince of Wales
Informal portrait of HRH Prince of Wales. Photo: LNA Date: circa 1924

Background imageInformal Collection: President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks

President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks
Bringing " frankness and warmth" back into Anglo-American relations: President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks; and Churchills visit to congress. Date: 1952

Background imageInformal Collection: Royal Army Pay Corps group, WW1

Royal Army Pay Corps group, WW1
Group photo, six men of the Royal Army Pay Corps, with a kitten, somewhere in France during the First World War. The sign reads: Cheer O, The Mugs. Date: circa 1918

Background imageInformal Collection: Royal Engineers group photo, France, WW1

Royal Engineers group photo, France, WW1
Royal Engineers group photo of sergeants and a corporal, in France during the First World War, relaxing and reading a French newspaper, the Telegramme. Date: 1918

Background imageInformal Collection: Soldiers eating in the open air at a camp

Soldiers eating in the open air at a camp
Soldiers eating at two long tables in the open air at a camp. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageInformal Collection: Man in working clothes with a large dog

Man in working clothes with a large dog at his side. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageInformal Collection: Studio portrait, three people with boxer dog

Studio portrait, three people with boxer dog. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageInformal Collection: Man with a collie dog in a street

Man with a collie dog in a street
Man in his shirtsleeves with a collie dog in a street. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageInformal Collection: Late Victorian picture of a man in garden

Late Victorian picture of a man in garden at Offerton Lane, Stockport. Identified only as G. Ellwood, he shows typical clothing of the period for what was presumably an informal occasion Date: 1902

Background imageInformal Collection: Five men relaxing on a bench

Five men relaxing on a bench at Moorfield Tennis Club, 1913. Despite the formal clothing, the men in the picture are obviously very relaxed and informal. Date: 1913

Background imageInformal Collection: Crew members, HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser

Crew members, HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser
Group photo of seven crew members on the deck of HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser. Date: circa 1908

Background imageInformal Collection: International Scouts Camp, Youlbury, near Oxford

International Scouts Camp, Youlbury, near Oxford
A group of scouts at an International Scouts Camp, Youlbury, near Oxford, where ten countries were represented, including Poland, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Norway and France

Background imageInformal Collection: Scouts and Guides of Fiji, South Pacific

Scouts and Guides of Fiji, South Pacific. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageInformal Collection: Group photo, 1st Cairo Troop, Egypt

Group photo, 1st Cairo Troop, Egypt

Background imageInformal Collection: Group of boy scouts outside Byzantine church, Cyprus

Group of boy scouts outside Byzantine church, Cyprus
Group of boy scouts outside a Byzantine church, Cyprus. Date: 1933

Background imageInformal Collection: Informal group of boy scouts, Cyprus

Informal group of boy scouts, Cyprus
Informal group of boy scouts about to leave for camp, Cyprus. They are a mixture of English, Greek, Armenian and Turkish. Date: 20th century

Background imageInformal Collection: Prince Edward of Wales, 1931

Prince Edward of Wales, 1931
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) photographed alighting from a ship on 11th February 1931. Later, Edward would become known as the Duke of Windsor

Background imageInformal Collection: Royal tour: Prince Edward of Wales in Hamilton, Bermuda, 1931

Royal tour: Prince Edward of Wales in Hamilton, Bermuda, 1931
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) shown as he arrived in Hamilton, Bermuda, coming from the dock to the carriage, accompanied by F.G Roundthwaite, Superintendent of the Mid-Ocean Golf Club

Background imageInformal Collection: Prince Edward of Wales visiting his Duchy of Cornwall estate

Prince Edward of Wales visiting his Duchy of Cornwall estate
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) photographed during a visit to his Duchy of Cornwall estates in August 1922. Later, Edward would become known as the Duke of Windsor

Background imageInformal Collection: East End Womens Club at Public House Door

East End Womens Club at Public House Door
An informal womens club, some with children, gather outside a public house in Londons East End. Date: 1902

Background imageInformal Collection: Le Concert Champetre

Le Concert Champetre
A group of musicians play together in the countryside. Date: 18th century

Background imageInformal Collection: Coppee Photo

Coppee Photo
FRANCOIS COPPEE French writer, caught by the photographer in a splendidly informal scene, in 1907. Date: 1842 - 1908

Background imageInformal Collection: Young Woman Knitting ca 1883 Oil canvas 19 3 / 4 x 23 5 / 8

Young Woman Knitting ca 1883 Oil canvas 19 3 / 4 x 23 5 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageInformal Collection: Monsieur Henry Dihau, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Monsieur Henry Dihau, 1891 (oil on canvas)
XIR7005 Monsieur Henry Dihau, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 41.8x30.1 cm; Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageInformal Collection: The Family of the First Viscount of Santarem, 1816 (oil on canvas)

The Family of the First Viscount of Santarem, 1816 (oil on canvas)
XIR488836 The Family of the First Viscount of Santarem, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Sequeira, Domingos Antonio de (1768-1837); 136x177 cm; National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon

Background imageInformal Collection: Victor Louis (oil on canvas)

Victor Louis (oil on canvas)
XIR386093 Victor Louis (oil on canvas) by Lonsing, Francois Louis (1739-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Nicolas Louis)

Background imageInformal Collection: Portrait of an architect (oil on canvas)

Portrait of an architect (oil on canvas)
XIR383907 Portrait of an architect (oil on canvas) by Tournieres, Robert (1668-1752); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Portrait d un architecte; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageInformal Collection: Count Leo Tolstoy, after a painting by Jan Styka (litho)

Count Leo Tolstoy, after a painting by Jan Styka (litho)
KW371093 Count Leo Tolstoy, after a painting by Jan Styka (litho) by Russian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tolstoy (1828-1910)

Background imageInformal Collection: Dmitry Filosofov (charcoal on paper)

Dmitry Filosofov (charcoal on paper)
BAL367674 Dmitry Filosofov (charcoal on paper) by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInformal Collection: Michael Balfe, engraved by the artist (engraving)

Michael Balfe, engraved by the artist (engraving)
XJF365341 Michael Balfe, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Salabert, Firmin (1811-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInformal Collection: Thomas Hughes (litho)

Thomas Hughes (litho)
KW359938 Thomas Hughes (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hughes (1822-96), English judge and author; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageInformal Collection: Leslie Stephen, 1900 (b / w photo)

Leslie Stephen, 1900 (b / w photo)
XJF359073 Leslie Stephen, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Leslie Stephen (1832-1904)

Background imageInformal Collection: Johannes Brahms, c. 1897 (b / w photo)

Johannes Brahms, c. 1897 (b / w photo)
XJF343687 Johannes Brahms, c.1897 (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Brahms (1833-97)

Background imageInformal Collection: The Hombourg waltz, with characteristic sketches of family dancing, Knahskiurc, fect

The Hombourg waltz, with characteristic sketches of family dancing, Knahskiurc, fect. London : Published May 4, 1818 by G. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess St. nephew & successor to the late Mrs. H

Background imageInformal Collection: The Ballad Singers (w / c with pen & ink over graphite on paper)

The Ballad Singers (w / c with pen & ink over graphite on paper)
XYC283585 The Ballad Singers (w/c with pen & ink over graphite on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 13.3x11.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageInformal Collection: Robert Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, illustration from King Edward and his

Robert Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, illustration from King Edward and his
KW270845 Robert Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, illustration from King Edward and his Times by Andre Maurois, published in 1933 (print) by English School

Background imageInformal Collection: Portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) 1886 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) 1886 (oil on canvas)
XCF266087 Portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) 1886 (oil on canvas) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 73.7x55.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageInformal Collection: Sir Charles Halle, c. 1880 (b / w photo)

Sir Charles Halle, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
XJF275699 Sir Charles Halle, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Barraud, Herbert Rose (1845-c.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Halle (1819-95)

Background imageInformal Collection: Vladimir Mayakovsky (right) with David Burlyuk (center) and Andrei Shemshurin, 1914

Vladimir Mayakovsky (right) with David Burlyuk (center) and Andrei Shemshurin, 1914
BAL2653766 Vladimir Mayakovsky (right) with David Burlyuk (center) and Andrei Shemshurin, 1914, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); V.V

Background imageInformal Collection: Denis Diderot (1715-84) 1773 (oil on canvas)

Denis Diderot (1715-84) 1773 (oil on canvas)
XIR184784 Denis Diderot (1715-84) 1773 (oil on canvas) by Levitsky, Dmitri Grigor evich (1735-1822); 58x48.5 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva, Switzerland; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageInformal Collection: Portrait of Tatiana Olga Shchepkina-Kupernik (1874-1952) 1914 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Tatiana Olga Shchepkina-Kupernik (1874-1952) 1914 (oil on canvas)
BAL196482 Portrait of Tatiana Olga Shchepkina-Kupernik (1874-1952) 1914 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 64.5x53 cm; Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright



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"Capturing the Essence of Informality: From Paul McCartney to The Queen and Beyond" Step into a world where formality takes a backseat, as we delve into the realm moments that have left an indelible mark on history. Paul McCartney (1942-), the legendary musician who enchanted millions with his melodies, effortlessly embodies informality through his music that resonates with people from all walks of life. Even royalty embraces informality, as seen in a candid snapshot of The Queen at Badminton Horse Trials, comfortably seated in her Land-Rover. This glimpse behind the scenes reveals a side rarely witnessed by the public. Traveling back in time to Christmas Day 1914, amidst the chaos of World War I trenches, soldiers laid down their weapons for an impromptu truce. In this extraordinary display of humanity and camaraderie, formalities were set aside for a brief moment of peace. The art world also captures informal beauty; Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party" transports us to 1881 France. Brushstrokes depict friends enjoying each other's company without pretense or constraint – an ode to carefree moments shared among kindred spirits. Nature itself offers solace through its hidden gems like The Lost Gardens of Heligan in the UK. Here lies a sanctuary where visitors can wander freely amongst overgrown foliage and forgotten ruins – embracing nature's own informal masterpiece. In more recent times, candid shots from All Academy PhotoShoots on September 22nd capture unguarded moments filled with laughter and genuine connections between individuals brought together by their shared experiences. Venturing further north brings us to St Kilda Parliament on Isle of Harris, Scotland - members gather informally under open skies discussing matters close to their hearts while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that inspire free thought and open dialogue.