Maid Servant Collection (page 7)

Woman at her toilette (colour litho)
7150509 Woman at her toilette (colour litho) by Dufaux, Frederic (1852-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at her toilette)

Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas)
7216659 Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Vejrych, Rudolf (1882-1939); (add.info.: Rudolf Vejrych was a Czech painter)

A young girl cries over a dirty bonnet in a room. 1791 (engraving)
7234854 A young girl cries over a dirty bonnet in a room. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306875 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; )

Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357927 Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley

Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234173 Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Th. (1528-98), after Le Moyne, J.(de Morgues) (1533-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese domestic servant, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234137 Chinese domestic servant, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese domestic servant, 18th century)

Preparing for the Ball, 1875 (oil on panel)
823549 Preparing for the Ball, 1875 (oil on panel) by Ducros, Antoine (19th Century); 50.8x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Ball. Antoine Ducros (19th Century)

Bourgeois lady of Venice and her maids, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234921 Bourgeois lady of Venice and her maids, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourgeois lady of Venice, 16th century)

German pikeman and servant girl, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234880 German pikeman and servant girl, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Guldenmundt, Hans (fl.1526-1560); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Landsknechte pikeman and servant girl)

A Georgian commercial traveller arriving at an inn. 1831 (engraving)
7234810 A Georgian commercial traveller arriving at an inn. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maharana Amar Singh II smoking a sheep-shaped hookah, c. 1705 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040479 Maharana Amar Singh II smoking a sheep-shaped hookah, c.1705 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Stipple Master (fl.c.1705); 23x17.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Title page of the book "Commentary on Malachi"translated by Francois Vatable (Francisco Vatablo), 1540
7243321 Title page of the book " Commentary on Malachi" translated by Francois Vatable (Francisco Vatablo), 1540 by French School

Autumn Roses (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
CH139964 Autumn Roses (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 38.4x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

R (letter shown by a lady and a valet on his knees)
6523520 R (letter shown by a lady and a valet on his knees) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G)

Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234049 Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas)
989485 The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bouchard, Paul Louis (1853-1937); 274.3x365.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Cleopatra. Paul Louis Bouchard (1853-1937)

German maid returning from market, 16th century 1867 (engraving)
7234917 German maid returning from market, 16th century.. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: German maid returning from market)

Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306876 Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c. 1770 (opaque w / c on paper, mounted on an album page)
6040465 A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c.1770 (opaque w/c on paper, mounted on an album page) by Khan, Muhammad Faqirullah (fl.1720-70); 27x18.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving)
7234855 English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet. 1831 (engraving)
7234808 Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young woman reading a love letter in her room. 1831 (engraving)
7234806 A young woman reading a love letter in her room.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A rich gourmet feasting at home in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234789 A rich gourmet feasting at home in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234153 Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796035 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 22 March 1902.); © Look and Learn

House maid sweeping (engraving)
3245365 House maid sweeping (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

House maid with sack of flour, Washburn Crosby Co. advert, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3245469 House maid with sack of flour, Washburn Crosby Co. advert, c.1880 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Portrait of Mr Henry Bowman, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)
7240761 Portrait of Mr Henry Bowman, c.1794-1843 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 75.6x62.3 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151042 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151038 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of John Hall (d. 1820), c. 1794-1820 (oil on canvas)
7240769 Portrait of John Hall (d. 1820), c.1794-1820 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 72.4x59.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151043 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151046 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)
7240714 Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c.1794-1843 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 48x59.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Danae and the Shower of Gold, c. 1584-1625 (oil on canvas)
7240805 Danae and the Shower of Gold, c.1584-1625 (oil on canvas) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 11x13.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Asparagus (colour litho)
7151173 Asparagus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151044 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chef tasting the food with a kitchen maid (colour litho)
7151053 Chef tasting the food with a kitchen maid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151045 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151040 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving)
7233270 Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of a noble woman under King Louis XIV of France. 1850 (engraving)
7233264 Costume of a noble woman under King Louis XIV of France. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

The skeleton of Death and the mother. 1827 (engraving)
7232999 The skeleton of Death and the mother. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the mother)

Costume of Isabeau of Bavaria, Queen of France, headdresses, 15t, 1850 (engraving)
7233259 Costume of Isabeau of Bavaria, Queen of France, headdresses, 15t, 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of Isabeau of Bavaria)

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"Maid Servant: A Tale of Resilience and Grace" In the heartwarming story of "Maid Servant, " we are introduced to Sara Crewe, a young girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself working as a maid servant. Alongside her loyal friend Becky, they navigate the challenges that come with their new roles. Inspired by Moliere's play "Malade Imagin, " where characters disguise themselves as servants, Sara embraces her duties with determination and kindness. From vacuuming delicate ornaments to meticulously cleaning precious artworks like "The Coach of Mangkoe Nagoro IV" or "The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt, " she treats each task with utmost care. Amidst their daily chores, Sara and Becky find solace in baking muffins and crumpets for those around them. These sweet treats become symbols of comfort amidst their demanding lives, reminding us that even in difficult times, small gestures can bring joy. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative, we witness how art transcends time through paintings such as "Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis of Thuringia in the Wartburg" or "Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath. " Through these masterpieces hanging on walls or displayed on scrolls, our maid servant discovers inspiration beyond her everyday reality. Just like Don Quixote fighting windmills for an advertisement promoting fortifying Globeol or witnessing poignant scenes depicted in "The Marriage of Convenience, " Sara learns that strength lies within oneself. She realizes that despite societal expectations and limitations imposed upon her due to her role as a maid servant, she possesses an indomitable spirit capable of overcoming any obstacle. Through it all - from scrubbing floors to tending gardens - our protagonist remains resilient. She embodies perseverance while challenging stereotypes associated with being a maid servant.