Potatoe Collection

Cross section through a potato spirit distillery (colour litho)
8663664 Cross section through a potato spirit distillery (colour litho) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section through a potato spirit distillery)

Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho)
8666137 Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kartoffeleinfuhrung)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643329 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Illustration for Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664437 Illustration for Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Papa, potatoes, poultry, prunes)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635969 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

Harry Brown dividing the hot potatoe (colour litho)
8645903 Harry Brown dividing the hot potatoe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Brown dividing the hot potatoe)

English cookery, 1950s: Grilled sole with vegetables (colour photo)
8667355 English cookery, 1950s: Grilled sole with vegetables (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grilled sole with vegetables)

Autumn (colour litho)
8633182 Autumn (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

Pig-iron, Pillory, Pineapple, Pinnacle, Pocket-book, Porcupine, Portcullis, Post-office, Potato, Powder-horn
8650102 Pig-iron, Pillory, Pineapple, Pinnacle, Pocket-book, Porcupine, Portcullis, Post-office, Potato, Powder-horn, Prickly-pear, Printing-press (engraving) by German School

Botany, vegetables from the vegetable garden: celery, carrot, wheat, corn, potato, hemp and flax
FGL5499412 Botany, vegetables from the vegetable garden: celery, carrot, wheat, corn, potato, hemp and flax. Board from "The Illustrated World" 1900; Fototeca Gilardi.

Botanical, vegetables from the vegetable garden: potato. Board from "The Illustrated World" 1900
FGL5499378 Botanical, vegetables from the vegetable garden: potato. Board from "The Illustrated World" 1900; Fototeca Gilardi.

Motor sports: the potato race (colour litho)
8635660 Motor sports: the potato race (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor sports: the potato race. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Autumn (colour litho)
8633263 Autumn (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

Cross section through a potato spirit distillery (colour litho)
8663667 Cross section through a potato spirit distillery (colour litho) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section through a potato spirit distillery)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663418 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Potato Field (b/w photo)
8674190 Potato Field (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potato Field. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E)

The man of onions
Marco Tagliarino

Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs, 1881 (oil on paper)
8604957 Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs, 1881 (oil on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes, c.1885 (black chalk & charcoal on paper)
7443473 Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes, c.1885 (black chalk & charcoal on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By van Gogh)

the recipe
Bernadette Heemskerk

Irish potatoes (colour litho)
7150919 Irish potatoes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In the potato field, 1942 (Watercolour)
7261331 In the potato field, 1942 (Watercolour) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 28.5x46 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: In the potato field; Watercolour; Hennell)

Fish and chips (colour litho)
7151120 Fish and chips (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In the fields with Katia (oil on canvas)
BAL34366 In the fields with Katia (oil on canvas) by Tromp, Johann Zoetelief (1872-1947); 24x34 cm; Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany

Potato (colour litho)
7151163 Potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman chasing a potato (colour litho)
7151155 Woman chasing a potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man who has drunk too much (colour litho)
7151124 Man who has drunk too much (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho)
7150996 Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153509 Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall)

The Potato Harvest in Jersey (engraving)
7180749 The Potato Harvest in Jersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Potato Harvest in Jersey)

Sugar and potato (colour litho)
7151159 Sugar and potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Potatoes, spuds (colour litho)
7151154 Potatoes, spuds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Undressed potatoes (colour litho)
7151134 Undressed potatoes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fish and chips (colour litho)
7151122 Fish and chips (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

What I bought at the market (chromolitho)
7148672 What I bought at the market (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What I bought at the market)

At St Heliers (engraving)
7180747 At St Heliers (engraving) by Symington, James Ayton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: At St Heliers, Packing Potatoes for Export)

Picking potatoes, 1877
7135199 Picking potatoes, 1877 by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); 75x145 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Potato, spud (colour litho)
7151158 Potato, spud (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Potato and its admirers (colour litho)
7151156 Potato and its admirers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Growing vegetables at home (colour litho)
7151151 Growing vegetables at home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene in a market (colour litho)
7157237 Scene in a market (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a market. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Potato plant (coloured engraving)
7201009 Potato plant (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potato plant. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Potato writing (colour litho)
7151160 Potato writing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Greengrocer (colour litho)
7151127 Greengrocer (colour litho) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Spud potato (colour litho)
7151088 Spud potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Potato / potato, 1737
1805432 Potato/potato, 1737 by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); (add.info.: Potato, botanical plate from " Herbarium Blackwellianum", Nuremberg, 1757)

American plants (coloured engraving)
997534 American plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Market activities
Lorenzo Grifantini

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"Potato: A Culinary Staple and Historical Symbol in Regency Ireland" Discover the rich history and significance of the humble potato, a versatile ingredient that has shaped Irish cuisine for centuries. From traditional recipes to societal impacts, explore the fascinating world of potatoes through various historical hints. Step into Regency Ireland, where potato bleaching was a common practice to enhance their appearance and taste. Picture an Irish cabin nestled amidst lush greenery, with a magnificent salmon leap nearby - a testament to the importance of this fish in Irish culture. Transport yourself back to 1847 when "Irish Potatoes" were celebrated in a captivating color lithograph. The Central Soup Depot on Barrack Street, Cork stands as a reminder of London's influence during that time. Immerse yourself further into history with lithographic images capturing scenes like Scalpeen of Tim Downs at Dunmore or The Mall-House in Youghal during the late Food Riots. These engravings depict both hardship and resilience faced by communities affected by potato-related crises. Meet Alexis Benoist Soyer, renowned chef and humanitarian whose engraving showcases his dedication to alleviating suffering during these trying times. Witness Miss Kennedy distributing clothing at Kilrush as captured in another lithograph from 1849 - highlighting acts of kindness amidst adversity. Fast forward to 1942 when watercolor brings alive vibrant potato fields while relishing the timeless delight of fish and chips depicted in colorful lithography. Finally, join Katia amidst oil-painted fields as she embraces nature's bounty while harvesting potatoes. The story behind each hint intertwines culinary traditions, social struggles, artistic expression, and human compassion associated with this unassuming tuber – the beloved potato.