Domestic Collection (page 15)

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616386 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting a maid, sitting with her feet up, reading a book, 1876 (engraving)
5616385 Cartoon depicting a maid, sitting with her feet up, reading a book, 1876 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The home of a brick burner
5616090 The home of a brick burner; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the home of a brick burner. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1844); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A child and sick mother
5616066 A child and sick mother; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a child and sick mother being discovered in their slum cellar accommodation. Dated 19th Century)

Klementy Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669329 Klementy Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship 'Nottingham'
MMM5463033 Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship 'Nottingham', painting commemorating his victory off the coast of Ostend (Belgium), in June 1745

Illustration showing a young woman seated before a fire in her room in a Victorian Era Home. 1873
5311173 Illustration showing a young woman seated before a fire in her room in a Victorian Era Home. 1873; (add.info.: Date: 1873); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Satirical cartoon showing two women washing-up dishes in a kitchen. 1860
5311164 Satirical cartoon showing two women washing-up dishes in a kitchen. 1860; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dustpan with a reservoir
5310256 A dustpan with a reservoir; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dustpan with a reservoir to prevent dust already collected from falling out during use. When full the pan was emptied through F)

Promenade d'un Nabab Hindu - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)
JAB4121477 Promenade d'un Nabab Hindu - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).; (add.info.: Promenade d'un Nabab Hindu - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Chinese mandarin and his courier. Engraving 1834
JAB4120721 Chinese mandarin and his courier. Engraving 1834; (add.info.: Chinese mandarin and his courier. Engraving 1834); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Pointing breed of dog: the pointer, hunting dog. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4951674 Pointing breed of dog: the pointer, hunting dog. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The two servants: Sandzai and Buddha, June 14, 1909 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of
CSO4985240 The two servants: Sandzai and Buddha, June 14, 1909 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in Mongolia

Traveling Chair at Hakone - Japan 1880-1910 (hand coloured photo)
CSO4982147 Traveling Chair at Hakone - Japan 1880-1910 (hand coloured photo); (add.info.: Traveling Chair at Hakone - Japan); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Portrait of a servant of the Chateau des Lemaitre, 1880
LUX4815711 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Portrait of a servant of the Chateau des Lemaitre, 1880; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900
LUX4811822 Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900; (add.info.: Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Pets, dogs, cows, horses, sheep and goats, pigs and rabbits. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4955876 Pets, dogs, cows, horses, sheep and goats, pigs and rabbits. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Pets, dogs, cows, horses, sheep and goats, pigs and rabbits)

German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets
NWI4956658 German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets.; (add.info.: German Ecuyer et ses compagnons)

German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s
NWI4956648 German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s. Antique hand-colored print

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293402 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cooks in the kitchen. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Giving an invalid with a cold a bowl of hot gruel. Engraving, 1844
2603095 Giving an invalid with a cold a bowl of hot gruel. Engraving, 1844.; (add.info.: Giving an invalid with a cold a bowl of hot gruel. Engraving, 1844.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Inhalation stove for easing shortness of breath in caes of bronchitis and other respiratory disorders
2604469 Inhalation stove for easing shortness of breath in caes of bronchitis and other respiratory disorders. From ''The Household Medical Adviser'', London

The young page presents a package of Blecao, cocoa drink
JAB5037032 The young page presents a package of Blecao, cocoa drink.; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1904_6_15: President of the Republic - Loubet Emile (1838-1929)
ICA4920558 L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1904_6_15: President of the Republic - Loubet Emile (1838-1929) - Illustration by Lucien Haye (1876-1940); (add.info.: L'Indiscret)

Discussions of the servants from one window to another Illustration of the novel "Pot-Bouille" by Emile Zola
ELD4896076 Discussions of the servants from one window to another Illustration of the novel "Pot-Bouille" by Emile Zola (1840-1902) 1886 (Illustration for Pot Bouille by Emile Zola)

Middle Ages: Duke of Bourbon reviewing the coat of arms of chivalry in a tournament. From a 15th century manuscript
NWI4893644 Middle Ages: Duke of Bourbon reviewing the coat of arms of chivalry in a tournament. From a 15th century manuscript; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Servants looking after an English princess from the 14th century
NWI4893554 Servants looking after an English princess from the 14th century.; (add.info.: Servants looking after an English princess from the 14th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Civilization of Antiquity: Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, woman carrying water jars and a man carrying a basket of fruit
NWI4862002 Civilization of Antiquity: Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, woman carrying water jars and a man carrying a basket of fruit

Civilization of Antiquity: The Roman Emperor Tiberius (Tibere, 42 BC-37 AD) in his villa in Capri
NWI4912296 Civilization of Antiquity: The Roman Emperor Tiberius (Tibere, 42 BC-37 AD) in his villa in Capri. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

Tourists taking their lunch in the ruins of the Egyptian temple of Medinet
NWI4884412 Tourists taking their lunch in the ruins of the Egyptian temple of Medinet, a man wearing a fez takes care of the accommodation of the picnic and in the background

Un papimane - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933296 Un papimane - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

A maid dresses a geisha, 1870
LUX4717784 A maid dresses a geisha, 1870; (add.info.: A maid dresses a geisha, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France: Humorous fantasy map showing a black woman cook doing her calculations, 1902
LUX4725896 France: Humorous fantasy map showing a black woman cook doing her calculations, 1902; (add.info.: France: Humorous fantasy map showing a black woman cook doing her calculations)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan Mire (Ballan-Mire): La Commanderie
LUX4758353 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan Mire (Ballan-Mire): La Commanderie, the women of the house and the employees embroider sitting on the lawn, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan Mire (Ballan-Mire): group photo
LUX4758302 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan Mire (Ballan-Mire): group photo, the owner family of the Commanderie poses with its employees in front of the Chateau

Dog: Dog on a colored chair, 1920, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4699965 Dog: Dog on a colored chair, 1920, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog: Dog on a colored chair, 1920)

Vendome, Loir-et-Cher (41), Centre, France, Photography of a dog lying on an armchair, 1865
LUX4732668 Vendome, Loir-et-Cher (41), Centre, France, Photography of a dog lying on an armchair, 1865; (add.info.: Vendome, Loir-et-Cher (41), Centre, France

She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept"
3086236 She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept", illustration from 'The Story of The Magic Horse', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972960 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

A man reading poetry while his wife sews, 1891
3479119 A man reading poetry while his wife sews, 1891; (add.info.: Punch illustration 1891, depicting a man reading poetry while his wife sews.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A middle class family scene, 1850
3478307 A middle class family scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a middle class family scene. Illustrated by Frank Dadd (1851-1929). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ladies examining a portfolio, 1850
3478304 Ladies examining a portfolio, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting ladies examining a drawing-room portfolio. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A young mother cuddling her child, 1850
3478210 A young mother cuddling her child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother cuddling her child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Customer and courtesan with maid (kamuro) being led by a servant holding a lantern in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630943 Customer and courtesan with maid (kamuro) being led by a servant holding a lantern in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Entertainment in an Egyptian harem: dancers and musicians, flutists and drummer, a man in a turban smokes the pipe
FLO4634935 Entertainment in an Egyptian harem: dancers and musicians, flutists and drummer, a man in a turban smokes the pipe, a woman gives him a cup, behind servants bring wine and food

Chinese women's clothes, noblewoman in silk robes with child, and servant holding parasol
FLO4622709 Chinese women's clothes, noblewoman in silk robes with child, and servant holding parasol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800
FLO4678047 Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800. The menu includes lemon, orange, pistachio, and white cream

The bored women of Longchamp racetrack. Three fashionable bored women sit among a mountain of chairs as a maid clears
FLO4677858 The bored women of Longchamp racetrack. Three fashionable bored women sit among a mountain of chairs as a maid clears them away

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"Exploring the Domestic Realm: From Art to Animals, Homes to Horses" Step into the past with "Between Two Fires, " a captivating painting by Francis Davis Millet from 1892. Transport yourself further back in time as you admire the intricate details of this masterpiece. Discover the charm of Metro-Land House, where every corner tells a story. Immerse yourself in its living room, adorned with timeless elegance and reminiscent of an era gone by. Feel like Sherlock Holmes himself as you step foot into this iconic exhibition in London. Witness the beauty sheep grazing peacefully in an English field. Beltex and Texel rams stand tall, showcasing their majestic presence against nature's backdrop. Experience tranquility at its finest. Escape to an Irish Cottage that exudes warmth and simplicity. Let your imagination run wild as you envision cozy nights by the fireplace and tales shared over cups of tea. Meet Maizy, a Golden Cocker Spaniel puppy who will steal your heart with her innocent gaze. Watch her sitting patiently, ready for adventures yet to come. Experience a heartwarming moment when one horse joins a family mealtime - truly becoming part of the family itself. Witness how love knows no bounds between humans and animals. Indulge your feline fascination with Currier & Ives' lithograph titled "The Favorite Cat. " Admire these graceful creatures captured forever on paper – symbols of companionship and comfort throughout history. Celebrate joyous occasions through cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card – their playful spirits adding cheer to any festive gathering. Marvel at Trompe l'oeil garden fresco from ancient Rome's Villa of Livia; be amazed at how art can transport us through time while capturing nature's beauty so vividly. Remember simpler times when washing clothes involved using a Dolly Tub – appreciate modern conveniences as we reflect on our domestic heritage.