Milkwoman Collection

The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho)
1062840 The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Complete Angler)

Milkwoman in Cart Photo
A milkwoman poses for the photographer before setting out on her rounds in a two- wheeled horse-drawn cart holding two churns from which she will ladle out milk

The Egg Girl. Creator: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
The Egg Girl. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Milkmaid, End of 19th cen.. Creator: Dupré, Julien (1851-1910)
Milkmaid, End of 19th. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

The Poultry Seller, 1847. Creator: Schendel, Petrus van (1806-1870)
The Poultry Seller, 1847. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, 1825-1826. Creator: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, 1825-1826. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, 1825-1826. Creator: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, 1825-1826. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Milkmaid, 1785 (colour engraving)
XIR407851 The Milkmaid, 1785 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Laitiere; )

Milkmaid (colour engraving)
XIR407852 Milkmaid (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: spawning animals; )

La Fontaines Fables - Milkmaid and the milk pail
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Milk maid and the milk pail

La Fontaines Fables - Milk Maid and the Milkpail
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Milk Maid and the Milk Pail

Farmers wife at work, 1874. Creator: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
Farmers wife at work, 1874. Private Collection

Milkmaid in special costume and bonnet, Belgium -- she apparently won a beauty competition for milkmaids. Date: 1922

Milkwoman with government inspector, Belgium
Milkwoman on her morning rounds, with a dog-drawn cart, Belgium. A government inspector is checking the quality of the milk. Date: 1922

Milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium
Milkwoman on her morning round, with a dog-drawn cart, Belgium. Date: 1922

Sketches in Manilla (engraving)
1609269 Sketches in Manilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Manilla. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 December 1857)

The War in South America, Types and Costumes in Lima, Peru (engraving)
1037601 The War in South America, Types and Costumes in Lima, Peru (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South America, Types and Costumes in Lima)

Peasants from the canton of Zurich and dairywoman from Oberhasli in the canton of Berne (engraving)
957888 Peasants from the canton of Zurich and dairywoman from Oberhasli in the canton of Berne (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dairy Woman in Her Cart
A milkwoman poses for the photographer before setting out on her rounds in a two- wheeled horse-drawn cart holding two churns from which she will ladle out milk Date: circa 1905

Netherlands Postman
A Dutch postman on his rounds stops for a chat with a milkwoman with her dog-drawn delivery cart. Date: circa 1900

The Milk Woman, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Milk Woman, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Women reservists delivering milk to a hospital, First World War, c1914-1918, (c1920). War Work of the Womens Reserve Ambulance Corps: Bringing up the mornings milk supply for the hospital

Milk Woman. Creator: Unknown
Milk Woman. Indian woman carrying milk in a brass jar on her head

The Milkmaid, before 1783. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Market woman. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Market scene. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Four Elements: Earth. A Fruit and Vegetable Market with the Flight into Egypt in the Background, 1569. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Four Elements: Air. A Poultry Market with the Prodigal Son in the Background, 1569. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

View of Plyos, 1918. Artist: Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924)
View of Plyos, 1918. From a private collection

Dairywoman (From the Cycle Les visages de Russie), 1917. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Dairywoman (From the Cycle Les visages de Russie), 1917. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A Belgian milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
A Belgian milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A milkwoman with a government inspector, Belgium, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Milkgirl, 1820. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Milkgirl, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Milkwoman
A milkwoman of 1813 carrying pails of milk on a yoke. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1902

The Milkwoman on Her Rounds
This photograph, specially taken for The Sphere, shows a milkwoman, wearing a smock and breeches and a leather pouch and carrying a milk pail

The Milkmaid (engraving)
XIR407853 The Milkmaid (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Latiere; ); French, out of copyright

Antique illustration of milkwoman giving milk to kids
Antique illustration of a milkwoman in a stable. Behind her a cow and a sheep she likely takes the milk from. She is pouring some milk from a small jug to a pitcher in the hands of a young barefoot

A Milkwoman - Lima, Peru Date: 1906

Dresden Milkwoman
Dresdener Milchmadchen with a dog-drawn milk-cart

French Milkwoman
A French milkwoman from Bagnolet, on the outskirts of Paris

Social / Dutch Postman
A Dutch postman on his rounds stops for a chat with a milkwoman with her dog-drawn delivery cart

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The Milkwoman: A Timeless Symbol of Hard Work and Nourishment In the world of literature, art, and history, the milkwoman has been a recurring figure that embodies diligence, tradition, and sustenance. From Izaak Walton's renowned book "The Complete Angler" to Charles Cotton's captivating chromolitho illustrations, the milkwoman is depicted as an integral part of rural life. One such portrayal captures our attention—a mesmerizing photograph titled "Milkwoman in Cart. " This snapshot freezes a moment in time when this unsung hero traverses village streets with her cart brimming with fresh dairy products. The image evokes nostalgia for simpler times when farm-fresh milk was delivered right to our doorsteps. Delving further into artistic renditions, we encounter "The Milkmaid, " an enchanting 1785 colour engraving that showcases the gracefulness of these women at work. Their dedication shines through as they skillfully handle their pails amidst idyllic countryside scenery. La Fontaine's fables also pay tribute to this humble profession. In his tales like "Milkmaid and the Milkpail, " he highlights how even seemingly mundane tasks hold great significance in shaping our lives. These stories remind us that every drop of milk represents hard-earned livelihoods and dreams nurtured by those who tend to them. Moving beyond Europe's borders, Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky's masterpiece "Farmers Wife at Work" portrays a Russian milkmaid immersed in her duties. Her weathered hands tell tales of resilience while she carries on with unwavering determination despite life's challenges. Venturing into Belgium reveals unique glimpses into traditional costumes worn by milkwomen during their rounds. Adorned in special attire and bonnets, they become symbols not only of nourishment but also cultural heritage passed down through generations. Beyond artistry lies reality—government inspectors ensuring quality control alongside diligent Belgian milkwomen.