Languishing Collection

Rome, Italy - The Ariadne, Vatican
Hand coloured. Statue of a woman languishing on a pedestal. The pedestal has carvings of men and snakes on it.. Part of Box 196, Rome, Boswell Collection. Slide number 45. Date: circa 1890s

Advert for Peri-Lusta cotton and embroidery threads, featuring illustration of languishing lady looking at embroidered household linens. Date: 1920s

La Paresse, 1924 (pochoir print)
STC226846 La Paresse, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Bournemouth Station with two sailors, a languishing station porter and goods trolley. Date: circa 1940s

The Convalescent, 1872 (oil on panel)
ONT162831 The Convalescent, 1872 (oil on panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 37.5x45.7 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario

Ryan XFR-1 Fireball 48233 (2nd prototype), languishing on the dump at Naval Air Station Ptuxent River. Date: circa 1949

Mary of Scotland

Derelict Cultivators
Extinct relics from a bygone era - derelict cultivators languishing in a field in the morning mist on a farm in Nottinghamshire, England. Date: 19th century

Grecian Languor
circa 1860: An artists fantasy of a group of women languishing in a luxurious dwelling in ancient Greece. Original Artwork: Painting by J L Gerome, circa 1860. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Lounge Lizard 1930S
A bloated man languishing on a luxurious Regency (or Egyptian) style sofa, draped with an extravagant tassled throw. Date: early 1930s

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Step back in time and indulge in the art of languishing, a timeless tradition that transports us to the enchanting worlds of Rome's ancient ruins and the halls of the Vatican. With a gentle nod to the past, Peri-Lusta invites you to explore their exquisite collection of cotton and embroidery threads, inspired by the languid elegance of a lady admiring her embroidered linens in a bygone era. Join us on a journey through the 1920s, as we delve into the allure of La Paresse, a pochoir print that captures the essence of leisurely indulgence. Whether you're waiting for the next train at Bournemouth Station or seeking solace in the comfort of your own home, let the Ryan XFR-1 Fireball 48233 whisk you away to a world of relaxation. As we meander through the annals of art history, we encounter the captivating Convalescent, a 19th-century oil on panel painting that embodies the art of doing nothing with unparalleled grace. Mary, Queen of Scots, a regal figure of the past, invites us to linger in her presence, while the illustration for Westward Ho. By Charles Kingsley transports us to a land of adventure and intrigue. But the allure is not limited to the pages of history. In the 1930s, the Lounge Lizard became the epitome of effortless cool, a symbol of the art of doing nothing with panache. So, take a cue from these timeless icons and allow yourself to be enveloped in the art of languishing, where the only expectation is to do absolutely nothing at all.