Idleness Collection (page 4)

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Industry Idleness Fellow Prentices Looms 1747
Industry and Idleness: The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, 1747. William Hogarth (British, 1697-1764). Etching

Industry Idleness Industrious Prentice Performing
Industry and Idleness: The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747. William Hogarth (British, 1697-1764). Etching

The Lazy Woman, After J. b. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By
The Lazy Woman, After J.b. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Industry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice Grown Rich And Sheriff Of London From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor Of London From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Idustry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice Alderman Of London The Idle One Impeached Before Him By His Accomplice From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice Out Of His Time And Married To His Masters Daughter From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Idle Prentice Turned Away And Sent To Sea From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice A Favourite And Entrusted By His Master From The Original Design By Hoagarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice Performing The Duty Of A Christian From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Idle Prentice At Play In The Church Yard From The Original By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Fellow Prentices At Their Looms From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Idleness Art Studies Lecture

Dornford Yates
DORNFORD YATES (real name Cecil William Mercer) - popular author of The courts of idleness, Berry & co, And Berry came too and so on. Date: 1885 - 1960

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The Fellow Prentices at their Looms Representing Industry and Idleness, 1747 (wash
XJF696737 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms Representing Industry and Idleness, 1747 (wash, pen and ink and graphite on paper) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); British Museum, London

Portrait of Adelaide Maria, Countess of Iveagh (copy)
BAL49999 Portrait of Adelaide Maria, Countess of Iveagh (copy) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Eiaha Ohipa or Tahitians in a Room, 1896 (oil on canvas)
XIR47617 Eiaha Ohipa or Tahitians in a Room, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 65x75 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

The Sucklington Faction, or (Sucklings) Roaring Boyes, printed in 1641 (engraving)
XJF400692 The Sucklington Faction, or (Sucklings) Roaring Boyes, printed in 1641 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lotus Eaters, 1893
XPG365691 The Lotus Eaters, 1893 by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1896); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Daydreamer, 1878 (w / c on paper)
XPG359484 Daydreamer, 1878 (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Life of a Burmese Dacoit, he Spends his Youth in Idleness and Enjoyment, Engraving 1890

Map of Paris and its Surroundings, from Oisivetes (colour engraving)
XIR156747 Map of Paris and its Surroundings, from Oisivetes (colour engraving) by Vauban, Sebastien Le Prestre de (1633-1707); Service Historique de L Armee et de L Air, Vincennes

Courtesy with a Knight, Idleness Opening the Door for the Lover; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Life of a Burmese Dacoit, he Spends his Youth in Idleness and Enjoyment, Engraving 1890

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"Embracing the Virtue of Industry: Confronting Idleness in Victorian Society" In the strict and rule-bound world of Victorian society, idleness was seen as a grave sin that threatened to erode moral values and societal order. The artwork "The Parable of the Talents" by an unknown artist in 1884, depicted this notion vividly. It reminded families of their duty to work diligently and make good use of their talents. Thomas Couture's painting "The Romans of the Decadence" from 1847 served as a cautionary tale, revealing the consequences of indulging in idleness. It portrayed a society on the brink of collapse due to its excessive pursuit of pleasure and disregard for hard work. Through William Hogarth's engravings like "Gin Lane, " created in 1751, he exposed the devastating effects that idleness coupled with alcoholism had on individuals and communities alike. These images were meant to shock viewers into recognizing idleness as a destructive force that needed to be combated. However, not all depictions focused solely on admonishing idlers; some explored different aspects surrounding it. Lord Mayors' works by Hogarth showcased how those entrusted with power could succumb to indolence if not held accountable. Contrasting these narratives were illustrations like "Marmottes administratives, " featured in Le Pele-Mele magazine in 1906. This colorful lithograph humorously highlighted bureaucratic inefficiency while subtly critiquing idle government officials who wasted time instead of serving their constituents. Artworks such as "How Lady Blanche Arundel Held Wardour for King Charles" depicted historical figures engaging actively during times when action was necessary rather than surrendering to passivity or laziness. On occasion, leisure activities like tea parties were also captured within paintings such as "A Tea Party. " While seemingly idle at first glance, these gatherings often served social and political purposes, demonstrating that not all idleness was devoid of meaning.