Curtained Collection

Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban
FLO4565427 Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes

Muriel
A portrait pastel painting of Muriel, a woman wearing an orange dress, seated infront of a purple curtained background. Date: circa 1931

The Death of the Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
5916324 The Death of the Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel) by Master of the Amsterdam Death of the Virgin (fl.1500); 57.5x76.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Woman at her Toilet, 1655-60 (oil on panel)
3545930 Woman at her Toilet, 1655-60 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 37x27.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Sick Girl, c. 1660 (oil on panel)
5672004 The Sick Girl, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 57.7x46.2 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Woman Writing a Letter, c. 1655 (oil on panel)
5672027 Woman Writing a Letter, c.1655 (oil on panel) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 38.3x27.9 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Doctors Visit, c. 1665-8 (oil on panel)
5863942 The Doctors Visit, c.1665-8 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 60.5x48.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Indian sedan chair, wagon and carriage
Indian transport: sedan chair or chair palanquin, gary ox cart on the bridge, and a rath or two-ox carriage with curtained palanquin

The Sick Woman, c. 1663-66 (oil on canvas)
3545941 The Sick Woman, c. 1663-66 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 76x63.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Ascagnes and Lucelle, The Music Lesson, 1667
3526184 Ascagnes and Lucelle, The Music Lesson, 1667 by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 62.23x52.07 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Dollshouse of Petronella Oortman, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
1765843 Dollshouse of Petronella Oortman, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Appel, Jacob (1680-1751); 87A--69 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662 (oil on oak)
3930845 A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662 (oil on oak) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68); 47.8x37.7 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

The Visit, c. 1657 (oil on wood)
3613964 The Visit, c.1657 (oil on wood) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 67.9x58.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

The Lovesick Maiden, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
3493011 The Lovesick Maiden, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 86.4x99.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Young Woman at her Toilet with a maid, c. 1650-51 (oil on wood)
3492995 A Young Woman at her Toilet with a maid, c.1650-51 (oil on wood) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 47.6x34.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Illustration for Le Diable Amoureux, 1845 (engraving)
5864416 Illustration for Le Diable Amoureux, 1845 (engraving) by Beaumont, Edouard de (1821-88) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bedroom with Saskia in Bed, c. 1638 (pen and ink on paper)
3704035 Bedroom with Saskia in Bed, c.1638 (pen and ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 17.7x24.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: pen and brown ink)

Bedroom Dresser Date: 1880

Daddys Room, from A Home series, c. 1895 (w / c on paper)
3086661 Daddys Room, from A Home series, c.1895 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 32x43 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Studio photograph of an Australian VAD patient
Studio photograph of an Australian Sergeant. He is sitting on a small table against a backdrop of a curtained window. His hat is beside him on the table

Cruikshank / Indigestion
An early 19th century gentlemans self-contained room. It includes a hob grate, letter rack, wash stand, curtained off bed, pelmet & curtains, table, rug & fender

Officers drinking and smoking clay pipes In left background is curtained bed. From engraving entitled Le Tabac by Abraham Bosse (1602-1726) after Jean de Saint-Igny (d1649)

Curtained litter and cavalry exercise, Persia
Two Persian images. The first, entitled Takht-e-Ravan, shows a curtained litter being escorted by horsemen. The second, entitled The Key Kaj Exercise, shows two horsemen

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"Curtained: A Glimpse into the World of Privacy and Intimacy" Step back in time with Muriel as she explores the art of concealing and revealing through curtains. In a Waring and Gillow Advertisement, she discovers luxurious drapes that add an air of elegance to any room. These curtains not only shield from prying eyes but also create a sense of mystery. As Muriel delves deeper into history, she encounters masterpieces like "The Death of the Virgin" by an unknown artist from around 1500. The painting's carefully placed curtains symbolize the transition between life and death, veiling this sacred moment with reverence. Moving forward to the 17th century, Muriel finds herself captivated by intimate scenes depicted in oil on panel. "Woman at her Toilet" portrays a private moment where beauty rituals are shrouded behind delicate fabrics. Similarly, "The Sick Girl" reveals vulnerability as illness is hidden away behind drawn curtains. In "Woman Writing a Letter, " Muriel witnesses a woman's solitude amidst flowing draperies that envelop her thoughts. Meanwhile, in "The Doctors Visit, " privacy becomes paramount as physicians attend to their patient discreetly concealed within curtained walls. Muriel's journey takes her beyond paintings; she discovers opulent Indian sedan chairs and carriages adorned with sumptuous fabrics that cocoon passengers from prying eyes during their travels. "The Sick Woman" captures both fragility and strength as illness is battled privately while surrounded by comforting curtain folds. Finally, Ascagnes and Lucelle engage in "The Music Lesson, " where music resonates within curtained chambers fostering an atmosphere of intimacy for learning and connection. Through these glimpses into history, we realize how curtains have long served as guardians of our personal spaces – shielding us from unwanted intrusion or allowing us to retreat into our own world. They hold secrets untold, emotions hidden, and moments cherished.