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Household Utensils Collection

In the world of art, household utensils have often been depicted as essential elements that reflect the daily lives and routines of people throughout history

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)

The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
5859641 The Maid, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 44.5--30.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Francois Bonvin (1817-87))

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Roman tools and household utensils. 1802 (engraving)

Roman tools and household utensils. 1802 (engraving)
7237056 Roman tools and household utensils. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copper pot and household utensils excavated at Herculaneum 1)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Lunch on a Boat (engraving)

Lunch on a Boat (engraving)
1720514 Lunch on a Boat (engraving) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78) (after); (add.info.: Lunch on boat, engraving by Charles-Francois Daubigny (1817-1878))

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Household utensils (colour litho)

Household utensils (colour litho)
7153910 Household utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household utensils.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel (engraving)
7195615 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ustensiles (de cuisine); Kitchenutensils; Kuchengerath (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ustensiles (de cuisine); Kitchenutensils; Kuchengerath (engraving)
7197864 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ustensiles (de cuisine); Kitchenutensils; Kuchengerath (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouilloire (a the); Tea-kettle; Theekanne (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouilloire (a the); Tea-kettle; Theekanne (engraving)
7195000 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouilloire (a the); Tea-kettle; Theekanne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouilloire (a the); Tea-kettle; Theekanne

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Moulin (a cafe); Coffee-mill; Kaffeemuhle (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Moulin (a cafe); Coffee-mill; Kaffeemuhle (engraving)
7196770 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Moulin (a cafe); Coffee-mill; Kaffeemuhle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulin (a cafe); Coffee-mill; Kaffeemuhle

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Bronze Ladles, trua; Greek Drinking-horns, rhyton (engraving)

Bronze Ladles, trua; Greek Drinking-horns, rhyton (engraving)
7193854 Bronze Ladles, trua; Greek Drinking-horns, rhyton (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Ladles, trua; Greek Drinking-horns, rhyton)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Household Utensils (colour litho)

Household Utensils (colour litho)
7158155 Household Utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household Utensils)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couloir; Strainer; Seihtrichter (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couloir; Strainer; Seihtrichter (engraving)
7195559 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couloir; Strainer; Seihtrichter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couloir; Strainer; Seihtrichter)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Casse-noisettes; Nut-crackers; Nuszknacker (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Casse-noisettes; Nut-crackers; Nuszknacker (engraving)
7195210 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Casse-noisettes; Nut-crackers; Nuszknacker (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casse-noisettes; Nut-crackers; Nuszknacker)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Growing vegetables at home (colour litho)

Growing vegetables at home (colour litho)
7151151 Growing vegetables at home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: A Kitchen with Vegetables in a Wicker Basket, Pewter Plates and a Pumpkin (oil on copper)

A Kitchen with Vegetables in a Wicker Basket, Pewter Plates and a Pumpkin (oil on copper)
6201670 A Kitchen with Vegetables in a Wicker Basket, Pewter Plates and a Pumpkin (oil on copper) by Kalf, Willem (1619-93); Private Collection

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Household Utensils (chromolitho)

Household Utensils (chromolitho)
3649864 Household Utensils (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household Utensils)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Babylon Babylonian Assyria Assyrian Furniture

Babylon Babylonian Assyria Assyrian Furniture
Babylonian and Assyrian furniture and household utensils. After a late 19th century work by Friedrich Hottenroth

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Sketchbook Roman antiquities Dupasquier Antoine-Leonard

Sketchbook Roman antiquities Dupasquier Antoine-Leonard
Sketchbook of Roman antiquities, Dupasquier, Antoine-Leonard, 1748?-1832, pen and ink, pencil, wash, 1779, Drawings after antiquities in the Vatican

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Still Life, c. 1731-33 (oil on canvas)

Still Life, c. 1731-33 (oil on canvas)
XMN32711 Still Life, c.1731-33 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 33x40.5 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Nature Morte avec chaudron, fourneau de terre)

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: Woman with broom in an interior, Theodor Matham, C

Woman with broom in an interior, Theodor Matham, C. David, Lodewijk XIII koning van Frankrijk, 1627 - 1629

Background imageHousehold Utensils Collection: The Masquerade, Cornelis de Wael, 1630 - 1648

The Masquerade, Cornelis de Wael, 1630 - 1648



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In the world of art, household utensils have often been depicted as essential elements that reflect the daily lives and routines of people throughout history. From paintings to engravings and lithographs, these artworks provide us with glimpses into domestic scenes and shed light on the tools used in households. One such artwork is "The Maid" by an unknown artist from around 1875. This oil painting captures a maid going about her chores, surrounded by various household utensils. The composition emphasizes the importance of these tools in maintaining a well-functioning home. Similarly, an engraving titled "Roman Tools and Household Utensils" from 1802 showcases ancient Roman artifacts that were once part of everyday life. These objects give us insight into their culinary practices and demonstrate how even centuries ago, people relied on specific utensils for cooking and dining. "Lunch on a Boat, " another engraving, takes us aboard a boat where individuals are enjoying a meal together. Amongst them are various kitchen utensils scattered across the tablecloth – evidence of their practical use during this leisurely outing. Moving forward in time, we encounter colorful lithographs like "Household Utensils. " This piece brings attention to different types of kitchenware through vibrant illustrations that highlight their shapes and functions. Engravings from "Le Vocabulaire Illustre" series further expand our understanding across cultures. With depictions such as "Cremaillon, " "Pot-hook, " or "Topfhenkel, " we learn about specific tools used for cooking or hanging pots in different regions. "Bouilloire (a thé), " another engraving from this collection, focuses on tea-related items like kettles or teapots - indispensable components for tea lovers worldwide. Similarly, "Moulin (a café)" portrays coffee mills which were crucial for grinding coffee beans before brewing one's morning cuppa. Even famous works like William Hogarth's "Gin Lane" have incorporated household utensils.