Indolent Collection
"Indolent: A Journey Through Laziness and Leisure" In the Divine Comedy's Eighth Canto of Hell, Dante and Virgil traverse a realm where indolence reigns supreme
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"Indolent: A Journey Through Laziness and Leisure" In the Divine Comedy's Eighth Canto of Hell, Dante and Virgil traverse a realm where indolence reigns supreme. The etching by Bandelures in 1791 captures their encounter with slothful souls, frozen in their apathy. Centuries later, an idle beauty is depicted in a pochoir print titled "The Idle Beauty. " Her languid pose exudes an air of nonchalance as she revels in her idleness. This sentiment is echoed in "La Belle Indolente, " a colour lithograph from Falbalas & Fanfreluches' Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures (1923). On board the HMS Pinafore, sailors bask on the deck, embracing moments of respite amidst their duties. An oil painting called "An Idle Afternoon" transports us to another era where leisure was cherished and time seemed to stand still. "The Rois Faineants, " portrayed through vibrant lithography, showcases kings who were known for their indolence - rulers content to let others govern while they indulged themselves. Even Louis V of France earned himself the moniker 'the Indolent, ' his chromolitho portrait capturing his lackadaisical demeanor. Meanwhile, a lazy husband is humorously depicted through another chromolitho artwork that highlights domestic laziness. In Cairo's bustling streets, a shopkeeper lounges outside his souvenir shop - an embodiment of indolence amidst the city's vibrant energy. And within a colourful picture alphabet lithograph lies hidden hints about life's many facets including moments of repose. From literature to art and history to everyday life across different eras and cultures, indolence has been both celebrated and criticized. It invites us to reflect on our own relationship with leisure – when it becomes excessive or necessary for rejuvenation.