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"From Beaches to Villages: A Journey through Household Chores" Step back in time and explore the evolution of household chores

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Interior with Women and a Child (oil on canvas)

Interior with Women and a Child (oil on canvas)
XIR156710 Interior with Women and a Child (oil on canvas) by Mathey, Paul (1844-1929); 48x38 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Child and Woman in an Interior; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Colima female figure, Comala style, c. 100 BC-250 AD

A Colima female figure, Comala style, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767147 A Colima female figure, Comala style, c.100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 38.7 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima female figure, Comala style, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Street in Newlyn, (oil on panel)

A Street in Newlyn, (oil on panel)
657590 A Street in Newlyn, (oil on panel) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in Newlyn. Walter Langley (1852-1922). Oil on panel

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Gossip, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)

Gossip, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
1199557 Gossip, c. 1885 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 72.1x92.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Manila and its Environs: Milksellers (watercolour with bodycolourr)

Manila and its Environs: Milksellers (watercolour with bodycolourr)
1767260 Manila and its Environs: Milksellers (watercolour with bodycolourr) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 34.3x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs: Milksellers)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Daddys Boots, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Daddys Boots, 1892 (oil on canvas)
CH402149 Daddys Boots, 1892 (oil on canvas) by White, John (1851-1933); 66x99.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Stringing Onions, c. 1882 (oil on canvas)

Stringing Onions, c. 1882 (oil on canvas)
650527 Stringing Onions, c.1882 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 43.2x33.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stringing Onions. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: An Andalucian House and Garden in Summer (pencil and w / c)

An Andalucian House and Garden in Summer (pencil and w / c)
1197466 An Andalucian House and Garden in Summer (pencil and w/c) by Higuero, Enrique Marin (1876-1940); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Higuero)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky

A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky
659229 A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky, with Girls Washing Clothes at a Fountain Below a Statue, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas)

The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas)
651307 The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 46.5x32.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washerwomen. Peder Monsted (1859-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas)

The Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas)
651304 The Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); 73.3x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bathers. Paul Dominique Philippoteaux (1846-1923)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Plate 436. Making Up a Bed, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 436. Making Up a Bed, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950259 Plate 436. Making Up a Bed, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.4x44.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: An young African American woman hanging laundry to dry in Newport, Rhode Island, c

An young African American woman hanging laundry to dry in Newport, Rhode Island, c
5042900 An young African American woman hanging laundry to dry in Newport, Rhode Island, c.1902 (b/w photo) by KAasebier, Gertrude (1852-1934); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Mill Pool (w / c on paper)

A Mill Pool (w / c on paper)
DRE137500 A Mill Pool (w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212035 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Washing, before 1921 (oil on canvas)

The Washing, before 1921 (oil on canvas)
XIR162974 The Washing, before 1921 (oil on canvas) by Blanchard, Maria (1881-1932); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Baking Bread, c. 1882 (w / c on paper)

Baking Bread, c. 1882 (w / c on paper)
2647592 Baking Bread, c.1882 (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Peeling the Potatoes, 1900 (oil on canvas)

Peeling the Potatoes, 1900 (oil on canvas)
2601894 Peeling the Potatoes, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Pratt, Jonathan (1835-1911); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Jack and Jill (colour litho)

Jack and Jill (colour litho)
979649 Jack and Jill (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and Jill. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine, (oil on canvas)

Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine, (oil on canvas)
659401 Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine, (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 48x62. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Old Woman gathering Brush, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Old Woman gathering Brush, 1865 (oil on canvas)
CH401140 Old Woman gathering Brush, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Volendam, (oil on canvas)

Volendam, (oil on canvas)
658581 Volendam, (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 58x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Volendam. Frits Thaulow (1847-1906). Oil on canvas

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Church and Ancient Uninhabited House at Ludlow, 1871-72 (pencil and watercolour)

Church and Ancient Uninhabited House at Ludlow, 1871-72 (pencil and watercolour)
659797 Church and Ancient Uninhabited House at Ludlow, 1871-72 (pencil and watercolour) by Boyce, George Price (1826-97); 39.4x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Woman Sewing in an Interior (oil on canvas)

A Woman Sewing in an Interior (oil on canvas)
CH402633 A Woman Sewing in an Interior (oil on canvas) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); 73.3x71.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Washerwoman, 1895-96 (oil on canvas)

The Washerwoman, 1895-96 (oil on canvas)
CH402530 The Washerwoman, 1895-96 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); 65.5x91.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Lavandiere; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Woman at a Well (black chalk heightened with white on blue paper)

Woman at a Well (black chalk heightened with white on blue paper)
CH401575 Woman at a Well (black chalk heightened with white on blue paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Woman at the Well, c. 1866 (black chalk & pastel on paper laid down on canvas)

The Woman at the Well, c. 1866 (black chalk & pastel on paper laid down on canvas)
CH401568 The Woman at the Well, c.1866 (black chalk & pastel on paper laid down on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: At Sandhills, Witley (watercolour with scratching out)

At Sandhills, Witley (watercolour with scratching out)
1766723 At Sandhills, Witley (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 28x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Sandhills, Witley. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze)

Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze)
2973596 Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze) by Wijk, Charles Henri Marie van (1875-1917); height: 39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oude Vrouw haar Linnen Verstellende)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Laundry Maids, Kermouster; Kermouster, Les Lavandieres, 1914-1915 (oil on canvas)

Laundry Maids, Kermouster; Kermouster, Les Lavandieres, 1914-1915 (oil on canvas)
652354 Laundry Maids, Kermouster; Kermouster, Les Lavandieres, 1914-1915 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 32.6x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Laundry Maids)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Laundresses, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)

Laundresses, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
656365 Laundresses, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanchisseuses); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Le Garcon Cabaretier (The Cellar Boy) engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754

Le Garcon Cabaretier (The Cellar Boy) engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934124 Le GarAzon Cabaretier (The Cellar Boy) engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1750 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: L Ecureuse, engraved by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754

L Ecureuse, engraved by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934121 L Ecureuse, engraved by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1740 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: La Toilette of Jean Guerard, 1889 (oil on canvas)

La Toilette of Jean Guerard, 1889 (oil on canvas)
989951 La Toilette of Jean Guerard, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Goeneutte, Norbert (1854-94); 144.2x115.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette of Jean Guerard. Norbert Goeneutte (1854-1894)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Maid Ironing, (pastel)

A Maid Ironing, (pastel)
824120 A Maid Ironing, (pastel) by Morland, Henry Robert (1730-97); 56.3x43.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maid Ironing. Henry Robert Morland (1730-1797). Pastel

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)

Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)
826019 Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c.1901 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Kitchen Maids Mirror, 1867 (oil on canvas)

The Kitchen Maids Mirror, 1867 (oil on canvas)
827289 The Kitchen Maids Mirror, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Moeselagen, Johannes (b.1827); 66.6x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen Maids Mirror. Johannes Moeselagen (b.1827)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: An Amsterdam Orphan Girl Sewing, c. 1890 (w / c laid down on cardboard)

An Amsterdam Orphan Girl Sewing, c. 1890 (w / c laid down on cardboard)
2973594 An Amsterdam Orphan Girl Sewing, c.1890 (w/c laid down on cardboard) by Waay, Nicolaes van der (1855-1936); 89x60.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Foster Mother, 1925

The Foster Mother, 1925
RAK10775 The Foster Mother, 1925 by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Karin by the Linen Cupboard, 1906 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Karin by the Linen Cupboard, 1906 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CH419892 Karin by the Linen Cupboard, 1906 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 63.2x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Woman Sweeping her Home (black chalk on paper)

Woman Sweeping her Home (black chalk on paper)
CH401576 Woman Sweeping her Home (black chalk on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: A Woman Sewing in an Interior (oil on panel)

A Woman Sewing in an Interior (oil on panel)
CH402649 A Woman Sewing in an Interior (oil on panel) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: An Interior with a Woman Sewing (oil on canvas)

An Interior with a Woman Sewing (oil on canvas)
CH402642 An Interior with a Woman Sewing (oil on canvas) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); 50x42.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Kitchen Maids (oil on canvas)

Kitchen Maids (oil on canvas)
CH402402 Kitchen Maids (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Ms 1130 fol. 83r Chastity and Poverty making a bed, from

Ms 1130 fol. 83r Chastity and Poverty making a bed, from
CHT227161 Ms 1130 fol.83r Chastity and Poverty making a bed, from Le Roman des Trois Pelerinages by Guillaume de Digulleville (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: Woman churning butter (colour photo)

Woman churning butter (colour photo)
3096513 Woman churning butter (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman churning butter)

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: At the Well, (oil on canvas)

At the Well, (oil on canvas)
658741 At the Well, (oil on canvas) by Siemieradzki, Henryk (1843-1902); 55.2x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Well. Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902). Oil on canvas

Background imageHousehold Chore Collection: The Happy Family, 1860 (oil on canvas)

The Happy Family, 1860 (oil on canvas)
659110 The Happy Family, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Lancerotto, Egisto (1848-1916); 75.2x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Happy Family. Egisto Lancerotto (1848-1916). Oil on canvas



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"From Beaches to Villages: A Journey through Household Chores" Step back in time and explore the evolution of household chores, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. Travel to 1886 with "Children on the Beach, St. Ives, " a serene oil painting capturing carefree moments amidst sand and waves. Contrast this scene with the bustling Nantucket fishing village in the 1800s, where daily tasks intertwined with maritime life. Witness Quaker women spinning diligently within a church setting, showcasing their dedication to both faith and productivity. Transport yourself further into the past as you encounter a washboard from the 1800s, an essential tool for scrubbing laundry before modern conveniences arrived. Delve into poignant imagery from the 1860s, where black slaves can be seen washing clothes by a stream—a stark reminder of historical struggles while highlighting resilience and strength. Fast forward to February 1825 when "Advantages of Modern Education" was published—an engraving that celebrates progress and knowledge as key elements shaping society's future. Marvel at Abraham Lincoln's fatherly bond captured in an oil painting—proof that even great leaders found solace in simple domestic duties. Experience "Wash Day" through vibrant strokes on canvas from 1923, offering glimpses into how households managed laundry during that era. Discover playful scenes like "Playing School" (1893), reminding us that children have always emulated adult responsibilities while learning valuable skills along the way. Immerse yourself in coastal landscapes such as "Breton Washerwomen by the Sea, " transporting you to cobbled shores where hardworking women balanced laborious tasks against breathtaking vistas. Finally, witness nature's influence on household chores through "A Light Breeze, " depicting Provence's idyllic countryside—a gentle reminder that even mundane tasks can be elevated by beauty surrounding us. Throughout history, whether sweeping snow or washing clothes by hand, household chores have been an integral part of daily life.