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Connoisseur Collection (#4)

"Unveiling the World of a Connoisseur: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step back in time to the elegant 1930s, where refined individuals gathered for tea tastings

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Sir Abraham Hume 2Nd Baronet 1749 To 1838 English Connoisseur Engraved By J Jenkins After H

Sir Abraham Hume 2Nd Baronet 1749 To 1838 English Connoisseur Engraved By J Jenkins After H Edridge From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Ii Published C 1835

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Advertisement For The International Fur Store From The Connoisseur A Magazine For Collectors

Advertisement For The International Fur Store From The Connoisseur A Magazine For Collectors Printed November 1902

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Connoisseur, April 1808. April 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Connoisseur, April 1808. April 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Connoisseur, April 1808

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed

Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed
XIR661386 Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed then in the Great Gallery at the Louvre, c.1847 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Biard

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Gallery of Cardinal Silvio Valenti-Gonzaga in Rome, 1749 (oil on canvas)

The Gallery of Cardinal Silvio Valenti-Gonzaga in Rome, 1749 (oil on canvas)
XIR39440 The Gallery of Cardinal Silvio Valenti-Gonzaga in Rome, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 48x64 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Grilled sardines in a restaurant in Collioure on the Mediterranean coast in Roussillon

Grilled sardines in a restaurant in Collioure on the Mediterranean coast in Roussillon, French Catalonia. Collioure. Roussillon. Grilled sardines with potato gratin. France

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Artists Studio, 1833 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Studio, 1833 (oil on canvas)
XIR222731 The Artists Studio, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Legrand de Saint-Aubin, Amelie (b.1798); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Stump-work panel: the figures Mars and Venus, c17th century

Stump-work panel: the figures Mars and Venus, c17th century
Stump-work panel: the figures, probably intended for King Charles II and Queen Henrietta Maria, are depicted as Mars and Venus, c17th century. From The Connoisseur Volume 95, edited by Edward Wenham

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: A Ghost: L Apparition, 1798, (1905). Artist: Jacques Bonnefoy

A Ghost: L Apparition, 1798, (1905). Artist: Jacques Bonnefoy
A Ghost: L Apparition, 1798. After Richard Westall (1765-1836). From The Connoisseur Vol XL [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Mantelpiece in the State Drawing-Room, 1916

Mantelpiece in the State Drawing-Room, 1916. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Children Playing at Whip-Top, 1910. Artist: Joseph Barney

Children Playing at Whip-Top, 1910. Artist: Joseph Barney
Children Playing at Whip-Top. Two boys palying Whip-Top whilst two girls look on. A stipple engraving by Joseph Barney (1753-1832) after a painting by William Hamilton (1751-1801)

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: A Painting Lover, 19th century. Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier

A Painting Lover, 19th century. Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
A Painting Lover, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Chernigov, Ukraine

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Thomas Dodd, Auctioneer

Thomas Dodd, Auctioneer
THOMAS DODD Auctioneer and printseller, compiler of the Connoisseurs Repertorium, a biographical guide to artists. Date: 1771 - 1850

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: JOHN CHUTE

JOHN CHUTE English scholar, linguist, connoisseur and amateur architect - just the sort to be a friend and correspondent of Horace Walpole... Date: 1701 - 1776

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: William Holwell Carr

William Holwell Carr
WILLIAM HOLWELL CARR Churchman and connoisseur of art. Date: 1758 - 1830

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Costume / Richard Wallace

Costume / Richard Wallace
Art Connoisseur Richard Wallace wears a top hat, lounging jacket, pale grey trousers which appear to be strapped under the instep, a pale waistcoat & necktie. Date: 1873

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Cartoon, Modern artist and visitor

Cartoon, Modern artist and visitor
Cartoon, modern artist showing his abstract painting to a visitor. She says she likes it; he replies: I can tell you re a connoisseur ! Date: 1919

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Hannah Cowley / Big Hat

Hannah Cowley / Big Hat
HANNAH COWLEY Dramatist and connoisseur of hats Date: 1743 - 1809

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Cartoon, Connoisseurs examining a collection

Cartoon, Connoisseurs examining a collection of George Morland s, by James Gillray. A satire on the popularity of Morlands paintings, focusing on fat pigs, foolish donkeys and greedy dealers

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: George Saintsbury

George Saintsbury
GEORGE SAINTSBURY Literary critic and wine connoisseur. Date: 1845 - 1933

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Connoisseur 1780-1800 Ink washed watercolor

Connoisseur 1780-1800 Ink washed watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Satire Art Criticism 1644 Pen brown ink corrected

Satire Art Criticism 1644 Pen brown ink corrected
Artokoloro

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Buck Beauty Rowlandson Connoisseur January 1

Buck Beauty Rowlandson Connoisseur January 1
Artokoloro

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Madeleine Carlier (coloured engraving)

Madeleine Carlier (coloured engraving)
XIR75736 Madeleine Carlier (coloured engraving) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Gersaint Shop Sign, 1721 (oil on canvas)

The Gersaint Shop Sign, 1721 (oil on canvas)
XIR30793 The Gersaint Shop Sign, 1721 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 166x308 cm; Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint; ); French

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: A Connoisseur at an Artists Studio

A Connoisseur at an Artists Studio

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Lady in Pink, 1867 (oil on panel)

The Lady in Pink, 1867 (oil on panel)
XJL61831 The Lady in Pink, 1867 (oil on panel) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Dilettanti Society, engraved by William Say, 1812 (mezzotint on paper)

The Dilettanti Society, engraved by William Say, 1812 (mezzotint on paper)
XYC289252 The Dilettanti Society, engraved by William Say, 1812 (mezzotint on paper) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 50.2x37.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The shop sign of Gersaint, engraved by Pierre Aveline (c. 1656-1722) c. 1720 (engraving)

The shop sign of Gersaint, engraved by Pierre Aveline (c. 1656-1722) c. 1720 (engraving)
XIR346679 The shop sign of Gersaint, engraved by Pierre Aveline (c.1656-1722) c.1720 (engraving) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Horace Walpole, illustration from Memoirs of Eminent Etonians, by Sir Edward

Horace Walpole, illustration from Memoirs of Eminent Etonians, by Sir Edward
KW285440 Horace Walpole, illustration from Memoirs of Eminent Etonians, by Sir Edward Creasy published London 1876 (litho) by Eccardt

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Studio of Apelles (oil on panel)

The Studio of Apelles (oil on panel)
XCF282092 The Studio of Apelles (oil on panel) by Haecht, Willem van II (1593-1637); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC); ); Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Edmond Taigny (oil on panel)

Edmond Taigny (oil on panel)
XIR231757 Edmond Taigny (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 41x33 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Portrait of Dominique Vivant (1747-1825) Baron Denon, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Dominique Vivant (1747-1825) Baron Denon, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR176659 Portrait of Dominique Vivant (1747-1825) Baron Denon, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); 92x78 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London

Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London
XCF175540 Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, 1808 (coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Portrait of Georg E. Hsen, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Georg E. Hsen, 1913 (oil on canvas)
BAL172713 Portrait of Georg E. Hsen, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 82.5x100.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: collector of Impressionist works of art; ); Swiss

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Grande Galerie of the Louvre (oil on canvas)

The Grande Galerie of the Louvre (oil on canvas)
XIR172271 The Grande Galerie of the Louvre (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 33.5x42 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Grand Gallery of the Louvre between 1801 and 1805 (oil on canvas)

The Grand Gallery of the Louvre between 1801 and 1805 (oil on canvas)
XIR169553 The Grand Gallery of the Louvre between 1801 and 1805 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 37x46 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Collector of Engravings, c. 1860-62 (oil on canvas)

The Collector of Engravings, c. 1860-62 (oil on canvas)
XIR156232 The Collector of Engravings, c.1860-62 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 41x33.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Painter and the Art Lover (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Painter and the Art Lover (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR155300 The Painter and the Art Lover (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Viewing at the Royal Academy, c. 1815 (pen, ink and w / c on paper)

Viewing at the Royal Academy, c. 1815 (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
XYC151874 Viewing at the Royal Academy, c.1815 (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 14.8x24 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: In the Louvre, 1867 (oil on panel)

In the Louvre, 1867 (oil on panel)
XKH144797 In the Louvre, 1867 (oil on panel) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 23.6x18 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Interior of the Royal Institution, during the Old Master Exhibition, Summer 1832

Interior of the Royal Institution, during the Old Master Exhibition, Summer 1832
XYC129330 Interior of the Royal Institution, during the Old Master Exhibition, Summer 1832, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Woolmer, Alfred (1805-92); 71.7x92 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: John Michael Rysbrack Modelling his Terra-Cotta Statue of Hercules, 1753 (oil on canvas)

John Michael Rysbrack Modelling his Terra-Cotta Statue of Hercules, 1753 (oil on canvas)
XYC127229 John Michael Rysbrack Modelling his Terra-Cotta Statue of Hercules, 1753 (oil on canvas) by Soldi, Andrea (1703-71); 114.8x90.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Stanislas Kostka Potocki (1755-1821) 1781 (oil on canvas)

Equestrian Portrait of Stanislas Kostka Potocki (1755-1821) 1781 (oil on canvas)
XIR185194 Equestrian Portrait of Stanislas Kostka Potocki (1755-1821) 1781 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 304x218 cm; Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Connoisseurs, c. 1790 (pen, ink and w / c over graphite on mounted wove paper)

The Connoisseurs, c. 1790 (pen, ink and w / c over graphite on mounted wove paper)
XYC150243 The Connoisseurs, c.1790 (pen, ink and w/c over graphite on mounted wove paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 23.8x31.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: The Interior of the British Institution Gallery, 1829 (oil on canvas)

The Interior of the British Institution Gallery, 1829 (oil on canvas)
XYC136571 The Interior of the British Institution Gallery, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Davis, John Scarlett (1804-45); 113x142.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageConnoisseur Collection: British Gentleman in Rome, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)

British Gentleman in Rome, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
XYC126782 British Gentleman in Rome, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 94.5x134.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection



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"Unveiling the World of a Connoisseur: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step back in time to the elegant 1930s, where refined individuals gathered for tea tastings. Delicate porcelain cups clinked as connoisseurs savored every sip, immersing themselves in the art of tea appreciation. Transport yourself further into history to the Salon of Painting and Sculpture of 1857. The grand main room in the Palais de l'Industrie gallery became a haven for connoisseurs, who marveled at masterpieces that stirred their souls and ignited their passion for art. In another corner of this captivating world, an advertisement catches your eye. Puttie Field Boots by The London Shoe Co Ltd promise comfort and style fit for discerning tastes. Only a true connoisseur would appreciate such craftsmanship. Next, you stumble upon an advert showcasing Allen & Wright's Briar and Meerschaum pipes. These exquisite smoking accessories were sought after by those who understood the nuances of tobacco flavors and enjoyed indulging in moments of relaxation with sophistication. As you continue your journey, portraits come alive before your eyes. Sir Robert Shore Milnes, Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada; Charles Dickens as a young boy captured in silhouette; Mrs Humphreys, a talented actress - all subjects admired by connoisseurs who appreciated beauty in various forms. The stage beckons with Elizabeth Inchbald gracing it both as an English novelist and actress extraordinaire. Ann Maria Tree captivates audiences with her portrayal of Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night while Elizabeth Yates mesmerizes as Miss Hardcastle on another theatrical adventure. Amidst these artistic wonders stands Mademoiselle de Beaujolais immortalized by Jean-Marc Nattier's brush strokes - her allure captivating even the most refined taste buds. And there is Captain William Bentinck portrayed by George Romney, a connoisseur's dream of naval valor and distinguished charm.