Maid Collection (page 17)

German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg denying political leaders access to Kaiser Wilhelm II (colour litho)
7201348 German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg denying political leaders access to Kaiser Wilhelm II (colour litho) by Wellner

The Inn, Zeeland (oil on panel)
3482434 The Inn, Zeeland (oil on panel) by Geudens, Albert (1869-1949); 33x40.6 cm; Private Collection; © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Belgian, out of copyright

Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases
6340109 Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases)

Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339769 Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)
989931 The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 59x100 cm; 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)

Leaving for the country, illustration from a school textbook, c. 1920 (colour litho)
CHT257929 Leaving for the country, illustration from a school textbook, c.1920 (colour litho) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

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 Summers Afternoon
XPG443303 A Summers Afternoon; by Palin, William Mainwaring (1862-1947); Private Collection

North Coker Manor Farm (litho)
7165735 North Coker Manor Farm (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Coker Manor Farm)

South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front (litho)
7165719 South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front)

A chimney sweep gets soot over the white uniform of a housemaid (colour litho)
5238718 A chimney sweep gets soot over the white uniform of a housemaid (colour litho) by Carter, Reg (1886-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Spring in Central Park, 1908 (oil on canvas)
704857 Spring in Central Park, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 74.3x94.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching)
1194918 Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 57x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Stage Design for the Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, 1915 (gouache & tempera on cardboard)
BAL240130 Stage Design for the Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, 1915 (gouache & tempera on cardboard) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 70.4x107 cm; State Central A.A

Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c. 1919 (w / c, pencil & ink on paper)
480808 Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c.1919 (w/c, pencil & ink on paper) by Robertson, Graham (1866-1948); 20.5x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester

Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
IL314834 Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley

Illustration from a book of fairy tales, 1920s (colour litho)
STC398750 Illustration from a book of fairy tales, 1920s (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893
7202669 Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893 by Seppo (active late 1890s); 182, 4 x 276 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Reproduction of a poster advertising Carpentier Chocolate 1895 (colour litho)
STC138057 Reproduction of a poster advertising Carpentier Chocolate 1895 (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); 130x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tommys School Hamper, 1890 (panel)
MAL87776 Tommys School Hamper, 1890 (panel) by Hayllar, Edith (1860-1948); 53.5x43 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; © Mallett Gallery, London, UK

And after some training will resist the most violent eddies of the atmosphere (colour litho)
7180998 And after some training will resist the most violent eddies of the atmosphere (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yatton Keynell Manor Farm (litho)
7165734 Yatton Keynell Manor Farm (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yatton Keynell Manor Farm)

Audley House (litho)
7165732 Audley House (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audley House. Illustration for Some Old Wiltshire Homes illustrated bys John Elyard (Charles J Clark)

Great Chaldfield Manor House (litho)
7165728 Great Chaldfield Manor House (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Chaldfield Manor House)

South Woodlands Manor House, Mere (litho)
7165724 South Woodlands Manor House, Mere (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Woodlands Manor House, Mere)

Clarendon House, Dinton (litho)
7165721 Clarendon House, Dinton (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarendon House, Dinton)

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

Nobody asked you, sir, she said (colour litho)
3648707 Nobody asked you, sir, she said (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobody asked you, sir, she said)

Lady telling off servant for using Puryta Parchment, the fashionable writing paper (colour litho)
3100900 Lady telling off servant for using Puryta Parchment, the fashionable writing paper (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving)
1624698 Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation)

Moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101414 Moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moderne)

Birth of the Virgin (compartment of a predella), Veneto, c. 1480
CH19458 Birth of the Virgin (compartment of a predella), Veneto, c.1480 by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; Italian, out of copyright

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

The maid brings in Christmas pudding, 1870 (engraving)
3316017 The maid brings in Christmas pudding, 1870 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Ms Lat 623 P. 6. 23 f. 49r David and Bathsheba, from the Office of the Virgin (vellum)
ALG176822 Ms Lat 623 P.6.23 f.49r David and Bathsheba, from the Office of the Virgin (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

The milkmaid and the milk can engraving by Gustave Dore

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

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In the midst of historical masterpieces and iconic characters, the maid emerges as a silent but significant figure. Between Two Fires, c1892, captures her essence with delicate strokes by Francis Davis Millet. Judi Trott embodies Maid Marion's grace and strength in her portrayal alongside Errol Flynn as Robin Hood. As Les Miserables' publication is advertised through an enchanting poster, we catch a glimpse of a maid who may have played a pivotal role in this tale of revolution and redemption. Traveling back to 1935, we encounter the Female Type/Maid - an embodiment of elegance and professionalism. A Meet of the New Forest Buck-Hounds at Fountain Court, Broo transports us to an era where maids were not only caretakers but also witnesses to grand events. Music takes center stage as we explore Mikado's music sheet; even amidst cultural performances like Il noce di Benevento ballet sketch from Milan or scenes from Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro), maids find their place within these artistic narratives. Yet amidst all their duties, even French maids deserve moments to rest and rejuvenate. Taking a break from their demanding roles, they remind us that self-care is essential for everyone. The Kennel Maid stands tall among her furry companions in Leatherhead's Church Street - showcasing how love extends beyond humans into the animal kingdom. In every corner of history and artistry alike, maids leave indelible imprints on our collective memory - reminding us that their contributions are woven intricately into society's fabric.