Orator Collection

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

Cicero Bust
MARCUS TULLIUS the Roman writer, statesman and orator

Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square
Keir Hardie (1856-1915), founder of the Labour party

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

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

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
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

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

CICERO
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO Roman statesman and orator

John Chrysostom Preaching in Constantinople
IL322139 John Chrysostom Preaching in Constantinople, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley

A Chartist Meeting at Basin Stones, Todmorden, 1842 (oil on canvas)
3822235 A Chartist Meeting at Basin Stones, Todmorden, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Bayes, Alfred Walter (1858-1903); 40.6x61 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

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

Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins
1163566 Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee

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

A. J. Cook led the Miners and the miners led the strike, c1926, (1938). Arthur James Cook (1883-1931), known as A. J

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

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

Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - British statesman, soldier, orator and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War

King Malietoa and an orator. Date: 1889

Roman Orator, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Roman Orator, 18th century

French Revolution. Portrait of Robespierre speaking
Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794). French writer, lawyer and politician. One of the leaders of the French Revolution

Engraved portrait of George Herbert
UIG3077627 Engraved portrait of George Herbert; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of George Herbert (1593-1633) a Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest

Charles Gilpin, 1815-1874. Quaker
KWE2967871 Charles Gilpin, 1815-1874. Quaker, orator, politician, publisher and railway director. From The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Published 1860; Private Collection

St. John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c.1660 (oil on canvas)
STM621092 St. John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 200.7x121.9 cm; Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri

Demosthenes, Greek statesman and orator, 384-322 BC
Demosthenes, Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens, 384-322 BC. One of the most influential rhetoricians in Athens in the 4th century. Demostenes

Apuleius, Numidian writer, philosopher and orator
Apuleius, or Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis, Numidian Latin-prose writer, philosopher, orator and priest in the imperial cult, born around 125 AD in Madauros (M'Daourouch, Algeria), died after 170

Demosthenes, Greek statesman and orator, 384-322 BC
Demosthenes, Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens, 384-322 BC. Demosthenes

Leodamas of Athens, Greek orator, 4th century BC
Leodamas of Athens, Greek orator and rhetorician, 4th century BC. Disciple of Isocrates, ambassador to Thebes, and son of Erasistratus of Acharnae

Alcibiades, Athenian statesman and general
Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, c. 450-404 BC, prominent Athenian statesman, orator and general

An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. The speaker is attended by a clerk accensus or scribe librarius. L'Orateur Romain. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L

Bust of an allegorical female figure of Africa with elephant-hea
Head of a woman with curls under an elephant-head helmet, an allegorical female figure of Africa. From an ancient oval gem in sardonyx. Africa

Bust on an unknown female, possibly a Vestel Virgin, with shaved
Bust on an unknown female with shaved head wrapped in headdress. Vestel Virgins, virgin acolytes at a Temple of Cassandra, or Lacedaemonian maidens all shaved their heads. From a precious stone

Aspasia, famed for her relationship with the statesman Pericles
Aspasia, born in Miletus, she moved to Athens and became famous for her relationship with the statesman Pericles, 5th century BC

Aspasia, famous for her relationship with the statesman Pericles
Aspasia, born in Miletus, she moved to Athens and had a relationship with the statesman Pericles, 5th century BC. Wearing a helmet with a griffin supporting a crest

Bust of a young male athlete crowned with victory laurels. From a carnelian gem by the Greek sculptor Allion. Allione

Euclid of Megara, Greek socratic philosopher, c.435-365 BC
Euclid of Megara, Greek socratic philosopher and founder of the Megarian school, c.435-365 BC. Depicted with beard and hood from a bronze medal in the collection of Cardinal Camillo Massimo

Berenice I, Queen of Egypt by marriage to Ptolemy I Soter, c. 34
Berenice I, c. 340-268 BC, Queen of Egypt by marriage to Ptolemy I Soter. Second queen, after Eurydice, of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt

Abgar V, King of Osroene, with his capital at Edessa
Abgar V, called Ukkama, King of Osroene, with his capital at Edessa (c. 1st century BC - 50 AD). One of the first Christian kings in history, converted by Thaddeus of Edessa. Abgaro Re

Philetaerus, Athenian comedy writer of the 4th century BC. In laurel wreath. According to Pausanias, his mother was Amica Tibicina of Paphlagonia. According to Strabo, he was a eunuch from Teos

Ptolemy I Soter, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt
Ptolemy I Soter, c. 367-282 BC, Macedonian general under Alexander the Great who became ruler of Egypt and founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty. From a bronze coin. Tolomeo

Head of man, possibly Seleucus Nicator, wearing a cowskin cape
Head of man wearing a cowskin cape with horns and hooves. Possibly Macedonian Greek general Seleucus Nicator, who was always represented in statues with the horns of a bull, denoting his strength

King Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great
Philip II of Macedon, 382-336 BC. King of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death, father of Alexander the Great

Head of an unknown man wearing a lionskin like Hercules or the famous Greek athlete Milo of Croton. From an antique paste gem. Testa Incognita all'uso di Ercole

King Amyntas I of Macedon wearing a lionskin like the Greek hero Heracles. A vassal of Darius I from 511 BC until his death in 497 BC. On the verso of a bronze coin depicting Alexander the Great

Aventinus, son of Roman hero Hercules and the priestess Rhea, mentioned in Virgil's Aeneid, Book vii. 656, as an ally of Mezentius and enemy of Aeneas

Constantine the Great, Roman emperor, c. 272-337
Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, Roman emperor, c. 272-337. First to convert to Christianity

Cecrops I, mythical king of Attica, founder of Cecropia (Athens)
Cecrops I, mythical king of Attica, founder and the first king of Cecropia (Athens), Greece. With two faces, one young and one old, wearing a helmet decorated with a dragon

Flavia Julia Helena Augusta, mother of Constantine the Great, c
Flavia Julia Helena Augusta, Saint Helena or Helena of Constantinople, c. 246-330, Empress of the Roman Empire, wife of Constantius, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great

Septimius Vaballathus, child emperor of the Palmyrene Empire
Septimius Vaballathus, c. 259-274 AD, child emperor of the Palmyrene Empire under his regent mother Septimia Zenobia. Head of a boy in royal diadem. Bust from a bronze coin. Vabalato

Antinous, Greek youth and lover of Emperor Hadrian
Antinous, also called Antinoos, Greek youth from Bithynia and a favourite and lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian, c. 111-130. From a precious stone. Antinoo

Agrippina the Elder, wife of Germanicus, c. 14 BC - 33 AD, daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Emperor Augustus daughter, Julia the Elder. Head from chrysolite gem. Agrippina

Ulpia Marciana, elder sister of Roman Emperor Trajan
Ulpia Marciana, 48-112 AD, elder sister of Roman Emperor Trajan and grandmother of empress Vibia Sabina the wife of Hadrian. Upon her death her brother had her deified as Divae Marcianae

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Roman general, statesman and architect
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Roman general, statesman, architect and curile aedile to Roman Emperor Augustus, c. 63-12 BC

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, Roman general and dictator
Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, commonly known as Sulla, Roman general and statesman who became dictator after the first large-scale civil war in Roman history

Marcus Claudius Marcellus, nephew of Emperor Augustus
Marcus Claudius Marcellus, 42-23 BC, eldest son of Gaius Claudius Marcellus and Octavia Minor, sister of Roman Emperor Augustus (then known as Octavian). Claudio Marcello. From a bronze coin

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman, lawyer and philosopher
Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106 - 43 BC, Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, and academic skeptic. From an antique carnelian gem. M. Tullio Cicerone

Atalanta, Greek virgin heroine from Boeotia, famed for her speed
Atalanta, Greek virgin heroine from Boeotia, daughter of King Shoenues, famous for her speed in foot racing and her race against Hippomenes. Depicted with loose hair as if running

Gaius Sulpicius Gallus, Roman general, statesman, orator and astronomer in the 2nd century BC. From a carnelian gem. Caio Sulpito, Galba. Gaio Sulpicio Gallo

Quintus Pompeius Rufus, consul of the Roman Republic, 1st centur
Quintus Pompeius Rufus (died 88 BC), consul of the Roman Republic, colleague of the dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla. From a bronze denarius coin issued by his grandson, Quintus Pompeius Rufus. Rufo

Lucius Junius Brutus, semi-legendary founder of the Roman Republic, and traditionally one of its first consuls in 509 BC. From a silver coin. Bruto

Ancus Martius, legendary fourth king of Rome, who reigned for 24 years. Son of Marcius and Pompilia, Numa Pompilius's daughter. Head wearing diadem from a silver denarius coin

Numa Pompilius and Ancus Martius, legendary kings of Rome
Numa Pompilius and Ancus Martius. Numa Pompilius, legendary second King of Rome, of Sabine origin from Cures, c. 753-672 BC. Ancus Martius, legendary fourth king of Rome, who reigned for 24 years

Numa Pompilius, legendary second King of Rome, of Sabine origin from Cures, c. 753-672 BC. Head of bearded man wearing a royal diadem with the letters NVMA from a bronze coin

Head of Mark Antony with ram's horns and sun rays
Head of Mark Antony, Marcus Antonius, Roman politician, consul and general, 83-30 BC. M. Antonio

Heads of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Marcus Antonius, Roman politician, consul and general, 83-30 BC. Cleopatra VII Philopator, Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC. M. Ant

Heads of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Marcus Antonius, Roman politician, consul and general, 83-30 BC, wearing a crown of ivy leaves and berries sacred to Bacchus

Cleopatra VII Philopator, Queen of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC
Cleopatra VII Philopator, Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC. Head of a woman in diadem and veil. Cleopatra

Marcus Antonius, Roman politician and general, 83-30 BC
Marcus Antonius, Roman politician, consul and general, 83-30 BC. Head of a clean-shaven man with curly hair. Mark Antony, conqueror of Armenia. Antonio Armenian

Heads of Roman soldiers, G. Saserna and P. Saserna, two brothers who served under Julius Caesar in the African war, BC 46. Bearded men in crested helmets. Sasernae. Saserni

Head of Rhoemetalces I, king of the Sapaean kingdom of Thrace
Head of Rhoemetalces I, adorned with royal band, king of the Sapaean kingdom of Thrace from 15 BC to 12 AD. From a Greek bronze coin. Rimetalce

Head of Demosthenes. Either the Athenian general, died 413 BC, or the famous orator and statesman in ancient Athens, 384-322 BC

Hippocrates from Kos, ancient Greek physician c.470-370 BC
Head believed to be Hippocrates from Kos, famous ancient Greek physician c.470-370 BC. Head of a bearded man with bald head from a round carnelian gem. Creduta per Ippocrate

King Juba I of Numidia, king of Numidia, c. 85-46 BC
King Juba I of Numidia, c. 85-46 BC, king of Numidia (reigned 60-46 BC). He was the son and successor to Hiempsal II. With beard and curly hair, mantle and sceptre. From a silver coin. Rex Iuba

King Juba II of Numidia and Mauretania, c. 48 BC - 23 AD
King Juba II or Juba of Mauretania, c. 48 BC - 23 AD, son of Juba I, client king of Numidia and Mauretania. Head of a young man with royal diadem. From a silver coin. Iuba il giovine

Tmolus, mythical Greek king of Lydia, husband of Omphale, and/or father of Tantalus. Bearded head crowned with vine leaves and grapes. From a bronze coin owned by Cardinal Camillo Massimo. Tmolo

Plato, ancient Greek philosopher, circa 428 - 348 BC
Plato, ancient Greek philosopher born in Athens during the Classical period, circa 428 - 348 BC. From a gem presented to nobleman Ippolito Vitelleschi by the Marquis Tassi. Platone

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EDITORS COMMENTS

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.