Domesticity Collection

Woman Reading a Letter, c.1663. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Woman Reading a Letter, c.1663. Other Title(s): Woman in Blue Reading a Letter. In a quiet, private moment, a young woman stands, engrossed in reading a letter

The Tea-Table, 1920 (oil on canvas)
656960 The Tea-Table, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea-Table. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1920

Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card)
1765030 Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatime. Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899)

The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis
955328 The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000959 The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Woman at the Hearth, 1654-1662. Creator: Jacobus Vrel
Woman at the Hearth, 1654-1662

Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637

Old Woman Reading, 1626-1633. Creator: Jan Lievens
Old Woman Reading, 1626-1633

Old Woman Reading, 1834. Creator: George Gillis Haanen
Old Woman Reading, 1834

Woman Eating, Known as ‘The Cat's Breakfast, c.1661-c.1664. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Woman Eating, Known as The Cat's Breakfast, c.1661-c.1664

A Man and a Woman, 1678. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
A Man and a Woman, 1678

Husbandman at a Cottage Door with a Seated Woman and Child, c.1650-c.1655. Creator: David Teniers II
Husbandman at a Cottage Door with a Seated Woman and Child, c.1650-c.1655

A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of Winter, c.1644-c.1648

Woman making pancakes, 1670-1709. Creator: Bernardus van Schijndel
Woman making pancakes, 1670-1709

Peasant Woman Peeling Potatoes, 1875-1922. Creator: Suze Robertson
Peasant Woman Peeling Potatoes, 1875-1922

Domestic Interior with Country Woman and Child, c.1880-c.1907. Creator: Jacob Simon Hendrik Kever
Domestic Interior with Country Woman and Child, c.1880-c.1907

Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690

A Woman in a Kitchen by Candlelight, c.1830. Creator: Michiel Versteegh
A Woman in a Kitchen by Candlelight, c.1830

Interior with a man reading and a woman spinning yarn, 1660-1676. Creator: Domenicus van Tol
Interior with a man reading and a woman spinning yarn, 1660-1676

Woman Peeling an Apple, 1667. Creator: Cornelis Bisschop
Woman Peeling an Apple, 1667. Other Title(s): Woman Peeling an AppleGirl Peeling an Apple

A Woman Slicing Bread, c.1800-c.1823. Creator: Johannes Christiaan Janson
A Woman Slicing Bread, c.1800-c.1823

Old Jewish Woman, 1880. Creator: Meijer Isaac de Haan
Old Jewish Woman, 1880

Old Woman Reading, 1800-1833. Creator: Adriaan Meulemans
Old Woman Reading, 1800-1833

Interior with Woman Sewing, c.1800-c.1810. Creator: Wybrand Hendriks
Interior with Woman Sewing, c.1800-c.1810

Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Creator: Pieter Pietersz. the elder
Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Other Title(s): A woman at the spinning wheel and a man with a mug seated in an interior

Woman with Water Jug, 1540-1570. Creator: Circle of Lambert Sustris
Woman with Water Jug, 1540-1570

Woman scouring a vessel, 1631-1677. Creator: Willem van Odekercken
Woman scouring a vessel, 1631-1677. Other Title(s): Woman scouring a vessel

Young Woman, with Puck the Dog, c.1885-c.1886. Creator: Thérèse Schwartze
Young Woman, with Puck the Dog, c.1885-c.1886

Woman sewing, 1850-1891. Creator: Theodule Ribot
Woman sewing, 1850-1891

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: Venus Genetrix, 1743. Creator: M Sorello
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: Venus Genetrix, 1743

The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas)
989879 The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas) by Herpfer, Carl (1836-97); 98.5x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centre of Attention. Carl Herpfer (1836-1897). Oil on canvas

A Young Girl Standing Outside a Cottage Holding a Pail, (oil on canvas board)
657868 A Young Girl Standing Outside a Cottage Holding a Pail, (oil on canvas board) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ted Castle, the husband of Barbara Castle, doing the washing up at the kitchen sink. Circa 1947

Motor Car Illustration
Illustration of Motor Car, 1929. Ladies Home Journal of June 1929 showing side view of motor car outside house with lady writing orders for maid and man in plus fours standing waiting

Mother, c. 1893 (w / c on paper)
3086659 Mother, c.1893 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 51x36 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone)
1197653 The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 25.4x20.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Kitchen; La cuisine, c. 1906 (oil on cradled panel)
826051 The Kitchen; La cuisine, c.1906 (oil on cradled panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 76x104 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen; La cuisine. Louis Valtat (1869-1952)

After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
653582 After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After School; Apres l'Ecole. Louis Valtat (1869-1952)

Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas)
652288 Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant)

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

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Wash Day, 1923 (oil on canvas)
1199505 Wash Day, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 66x80.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Grandmothers Green Thumb, 1880 (oil on canvas)
827127 Grandmothers Green Thumb, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Wilhelm, Heinrich (1816-1902); 61x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers Green Thumb. Heinrich Wilhelm (1816-1902)

La Cocinera (oil on canvas)
988031 La Cocinera (oil on canvas) by Romanach, Leopoldo (1862-1951); 53.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cocinera. Leopoldo Romanach (1862-1951). Oil on canvas

Homework (colour litho)
5226905 Homework (colour litho) by Sowerby, John George (1876-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework. Illustration for At Home)

Children rehearsing at the piano (colour litho)
5226906 Children rehearsing at the piano (colour litho) by Sowerby, John George (1876-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children rehearsing at the piano)

Nursery (colour litho)
5226894 Nursery (colour litho) by Sowerby, John George (1876-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery. Illustration for At Home)

Deeply Interesting, 1904 (pencil and watercolour)
659793 Deeply Interesting, 1904 (pencil and watercolour) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 41x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Deeply Interesting. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946)

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"Capturing the Essence of Domesticity: A Glimpse into Everyday Life" Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card): Delicate porcelain cups clink as laughter fills the air, a moment of tranquility amidst the chaos of life. A Young Girl Standing Outside a Cottage Holding a Pail (oil on canvas board): Innocence radiates from her eyes as she embraces her daily chores, finding joy in simplicity. Motor Car Illustration: The evolution of domesticity, where horse-drawn carriages give way to modern machines that transport families towards new adventures. Mother, c. 1893 (w/c on paper): Love and tenderness emanate from every brushstroke, capturing the nurturing spirit that defines motherhood across generations. The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone): Skillful hands weave tradition into each delicate piece, preserving cultural heritage through artistry passed down through time. The Kitchen; La cuisine, c. 1906 (oil on cradled panel): Warm aromas dance in the air as culinary creations take shape – a sanctuary where nourishment becomes an expression of love. After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas): Children burst through the door with boundless energy after long days at school - their laughter echoing throughout cherished family spaces. Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas): Needle and thread become tools for self-expression as creativity weaves its way into everyday life's fabric. Woman at her Toilette, 1655-60 (oil on panel) : In front of a gilded mirror adorned with pearls and lace, a woman finds solace in personal rituals while embracing her own beauty. An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man.