Lapping Collection

Heres How by Cecil Aldin
Heres How: Woggles Series LV. Woggles, the cheeky Sealyham Terrier who starred in a series of illustrations by the artist Cecil Aldin in The Sketch

Susi - drinking beer. 1950s

Silhouette, Enough to Make a Saint Swear
Enough to Make a Saint Swear -- silhouette showing a monk annoyed to see that a cat has knocked over a jug of milk and is lapping it all up

Black & White Cat - drinking from tap
JD-17604 Black and White CAT - Drinking from tap John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A women walker looking towards Harter Fell in the Lake district above the cloud
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1986 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 13: Fans applaud as Nigel Mansell, Williams FW11 Honda, leads teammate Nelson Piquet while passing Philippe Streiff, Tyrrell 015 Renault

Lapping, linen production, Victorian period

Linen manufacture, Lapping

Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, Australia
A calm sea laps the shore of a coastal desert sand dune at sunset

American bobcat (Lynx rufus) male, drinking at water's edge, Texas, USA. April

Coast Scene, 1876 (oil on canvas)
6200129 Coast Scene, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Reid, Archibald David (1844-1908); 47x82.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Girl Bathers, 1878 (w / c)
6198943 Girl Bathers, 1878 (w/c) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 33.7x51.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas)
987351 Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 69.9x95.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach; Sol de la Tarde)

To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough... this plate representing a
872442 To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough... this plate representing a perspective view of a lapping room, with the measuring, crisping or folding the cloth in lengths, Plate XI

Kittens lapping milk on a greetings postcard
Kittens lapping milk from various containers on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Shrimpers, 1877 (w / c)
6198946 Shrimpers, 1877 (w/c) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 32.4x50.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Christmas greetings card with child and pets (chromolitho)
731680 Christmas greetings card with child and pets (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas greetings card with child and pets)

Kitten drinking out of tea-cup, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731448 Kitten drinking out of tea-cup, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitten drinking out of tea-cup)

Cat and Kittens, 1889 (pastel)
TAY86361 Cat and Kittens, 1889 (pastel) by Osborne, Walter Frederick (1859-1903); 41.9x52.1 cm; Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; Irish, out of copyright

Early Visitors (engraving)
6016538 Early Visitors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Visitors. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News)

St Mary s, Scilly Isles (oil on canvas)
3743969 St Mary s, Scilly Isles (oil on canvas) by Edwards, Edwin (1823-79); 66x144.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Still Life with Three Puppies, 1888 (oil on panel)
3700872 Still Life with Three Puppies, 1888 (oil on panel) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 91.8A--62.6 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York

"Its no use Crying over Spilt Milk", 1880
BON77827 " Its no use Crying over Spilt Milk", 1880 by Paton, Frank (1856-1909); 42x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The man who lapped, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series
3083011 The man who lapped, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series, 1920 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lion (Panthera leo) male drinking, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Lions (Panthera leo) drinking, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Jaguar (Panthera onca) drinking from the rivers edge, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil. August

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Clay cliffs and rock formations at Gay Head in Aquinnah

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A view of Rhossili Bay

Beach at Sunrise, Bunken, Aalbaek Bay, Baltic Sea, North Jutland, Denmark

Waves Lapping Shore Of Beach With Palm Trees Behind

Shoreline; Water Lapping Up Against A Rocky Shoreline

Spain, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Corralejo, water lapping onto beach

A lioness drinking from a muddy pool

Two kittens with jug of spilt milk
Unusual Friends - two kittens with jug of spilt milk. 1950s

Two tabby kittens with jug of spilt milk
Unusual Friends - two tabby kittens with jug of spilt milk. 1950s

Kittens and Tortoise
Unusual Friends - Kittens and Tortoise. 1950s

Lioness and dogs sharing a dish of water
Lioness and three dogs sharing a dish of water. Date: circa 1960s

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Master Pint. circa 1935

Kitten with cup of milk on a Christmas card
Kitten lapping from a cup of milk on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Bobby the dog and Fluff the cat in the dairy, stealing the milk and butter. Date: circa 1933

Woman and boy with two cats
A woman and a boy watch two cats drinking milk from a saucer in a back yard

Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) drinking at pond in south Texas

SUMMER. The clouds are silver, in an azure sky; The hills lie basking in a sunny dream; The lapping warer coolly gurgles by, Where lies the fallen trunk athwart the stream

Lioness (Panthera leo) with two cubs, drinking, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Ustaad, T24, Royal Bengal tiger (Tigris tigris) drinking, Ranthambhore, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Lioness (Panthera leo) drinking, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Two African wild dogs (African hunting dog) (Cape hunting dog) (Lycaon pictus) drinking, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Tanzania

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"Lapping: A Timeless Act of Refreshment and Serenity" In Cecil Aldin's masterpiece, "Heres How, " a silhouette captures the enchanting moment of a black and white cat lapping water from a tap. The scene is enough to make a saint swear as it portrays the sheer delight in this simple act. Meanwhile, amidst the breathtaking beauty of Harter Fell in the Lake District, a woman walker gazes towards the majestic peaks above the clouds. Her eyes filled with wonder, she contemplates nature's grandeur while enjoying her own refreshing drink. Not limited to feline companions alone, another cat is captured gracefully lapping water from an elegant glass. This image reminds us that even our beloved pets find solace in this timeless ritual. Lapping has been intertwined with history for centuries. During Victorian times, linen production thrived as skilled artisans engaged in meticulous lapping techniques to create exquisite fabrics. The artistry behind linen manufacture was truly remarkable. Venturing across continents, Cape Range National Park in Exmouth offers stunning views of Ningaloo Reef where one can witness marine creatures gracefully lapping against turquoise waters. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze us. Even wild animals partake in this universal act of quenching their thirsts. An American bobcat stands at water's edge in Texas, USA - its sleek figure reflecting on still waters as it indulges itself with every lap. Artists have long sought inspiration from coastal scenes and beach activities; they capture moments like "Coast Scene" (1876) or "Girl Bathers" (1878), where people enjoy leisurely laps by serene shores under golden sunsets. The allure of afternoon sunsets continues through time; "Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach" (1910) depicts individuals relishing their drinks while basking under warm rays - an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.