Wench Collection

The Cellar Quartetto: Dr Syntax and companions in the wine cellar

Devon Well 1930S
A country lass fetches water from the well in Milton Coombe, South Devon, England

Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom
FLO4717789 Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Girl with a Basket, c.1910 (oil on canvas)
AGR251745 Girl with a Basket, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Szankowski, Boleslaw (1873-1953); 79x100 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland.

Autumn Landscape with Horsemen (oil on canvas)
476802 Autumn Landscape with Horsemen (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 85 x 1111 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostlandskap med ryttere.); Photo © O. Vaering

The Greenwich Pensioner, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
2636956 The Greenwich Pensioner, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Posting in Ireland, 1805 (coloured etching) (see also 266475)
BSA266474 Posting in Ireland, 1805 (coloured etching) (see also 266475) by Smith, Charles Lorraine (1751-1835); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

The Taming of the Shrew, Act III, Sc 2 (litho)
6022070 The Taming of the Shrew, Act III, Sc 2 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taming of the Shrew, Act III, Sc 2. Petruchio)

Scandal refuted, or Billingsgate virtue, 1818 (hand-coloured etching)
483059 Scandal refuted, or Billingsgate virtue, 1818 (hand-coloured etching) by Williams, C. (19th century); 35x24 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Paris Exposition 1900, Celebrations (chromolitho)
732851 Paris Exposition 1900, Celebrations (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exposition 1900)

Kenny Meadows: The Monthly Nurse (engraving)
5989579 Kenny Meadows: The Monthly Nurse (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monthly Nurse)

FRENCH COUNTRY WAITRESS
Waitress in a French country inn Date: 1851

Man Wench man catches fallen drunk woman woman
Man with Wench, A man catches a fallen drunk woman. The woman has a pipe in the left hand, on the right a table with a wine jug, drunkenness, sleeping in chair, pipe, tobacco

Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots, 1796
Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots pub Hannah Humphrey 3rd December 1796. Lord Sandwich (1743-1814) fondling a barrow girl

MOTHER HUFF CAP PUB
The splendid sign of the Mother Huff Cap pub, depicting a strapping wench serving a flagon of frothy ale, Great Alne, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1950s

German tavern scene with soldiers
A German tavern scene with soldiers and a serving woman. Date: 16th century

Man with Wench, Gerrit Lundens, 1660 - 1686

Joyful Company under a Crib (oil on canvas)
XIR184090 Joyful Company under a Crib (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 73.5x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Compagnie Joyeuse sous un Berceau; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Declaration of Love (oil on canvas)
XKH150117 Declaration of Love (oil on canvas) by Schmid, Matthias (1835-1923); 65x53 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1951
Front cover of The Tatler Summer Number 1951 showing the Tatler mascot in his 18th century frock coat and tricorn hat enjoying a tankard of refreshing ale served to him by a typical serving wench

Bierkeller Waitress 1901
Waitress in a German bierkeller brings tankards of foaming ale to her customers

Norsemen at Banquet
Norsemen at table in medieval Scandinavia

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"Wench: A Journey Through Art, Literature, and History" Step into the world of "wench" as we explore various artworks, engravings, and literature that depict this intriguing figure. Starting with The Cellar Quartetto by Devon Well in the 1930s, we are transported to a lively scene where a wench serves drinks to patrons. Her presence adds charm and character to the atmosphere. Moving back in time to The Embracing Cavalier from the mid-17th century, we witness an oil painting capturing a tender moment between a cavalier and his wench. Their embrace speaks volumes about love and desire during that era. In Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots published in 1796 by Hannah Humphrey, we see an exquisite hand-colored engraving showcasing delicate carrots served by a wench. This artwork highlights both culinary delights and the role of women in domestic settings. Autumn Landscape with Horsemen takes us on an outdoor adventure where horsemen encounter a wench amidst nature's beauty. Painted on canvas, this piece captures the essence of autumn while incorporating elements of human interaction. The Greenwich Pensioner published in 1791 presents us with another hand-colored engraving depicting an elderly sailor being attended to by a caring wench. It showcases compassion towards those who have served their country. Posting in Ireland from 1805 provides insight into transportation practices as it portrays men interacting with wenches while traveling through picturesque Irish landscapes. This colored etching offers glimpses into daily life during that period. Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew brings forth Act III Scene 2 featuring Petruchio attempting to tame Katherine - portrayed here through lithography - challenging societal norms surrounding gender roles at that time. Scandal refuted or Billingsgate virtue is depicted through an amusing hand-colored etching from 1818 which satirizes gossip culture while highlighting virtuous behavior, often embodied by wenches. Paris Exposition 1900.