Wash Basin Collection

Mirror above a Washstand, 1908. Artist: Pierre Bonnard
Mirror above a Washstand, 1908. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)
657258 The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 35x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corner of the Kitchen. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Washstand in the dog run and kitchen of Floyd Burroughs cabin, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Washstand in the dog run and kitchen of Floyd Burroughs cabin. Hale County, Alabama

Cabinet de Toilette de Jacques Emile Blanch, 1888 (oil on canvas painted)
824059 Cabinet de Toilette de Jacques Emile Blanch, 1888 (oil on canvas painted) by Lobre, Maurice (1862-1951); 80x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet de Toilette de Jacques Emile Blanch)

Cowboy having haircut, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
PNP244867 Cowboy having haircut, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Smith, Erwin (1886-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Man in blue kitchen (oil on canvas)
OVR364985 Man in blue kitchen (oil on canvas) by Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mann i blatt kjokken); Photo © O. Vaering

Ritual Wash Basin, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Wash Basin, 16th century

Two Women Washing Their Hair, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Women Washing Their Hair, c. 1767/68

Corner Wash-stand, c. 1936. Creator: Bernard Gussow
Corner Wash-stand, c. 1936

Carved Stone Wash Basin at Carmel Mission, 1938. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Carved Stone Wash Basin at Carmel Mission, 1938

Bathroom, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Bathroom, 1935/1942

Wash Bowl, c. 1953. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Wash Bowl, c. 1953

Wash Bowl, c. 1938. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Wash Bowl, c. 1938

Wash Bowl, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Wash Bowl, c. 1937

Washing Day, (pencil and watercolour)
652075 Washing Day, (pencil and watercolour) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 24.1x18.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Day. Helen Allingham (1848-1926). Pencil and watercolour

La Blanchisseuse, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934127 La Blanchisseuse, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1739 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

Portrait of a photographer in the studio of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901
CHT202667 Portrait of a photographer in the studio of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

An Ottoman Tombak ewer and basin
1766450 An Ottoman Tombak ewer and basin by Turkish School, (19th century); ewer 35 high, plate 39 diam. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ottoman Tombak ewer and basin. Turkey, 19th century)

La Toilette of Jean Guerard, 1889 (oil on canvas)
989951 La Toilette of Jean Guerard, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Goeneutte, Norbert (1854-94); 144.2x115.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette of Jean Guerard. Norbert Goeneutte (1854-1894)

The Moorish Bath (Woman in a Turkish Bath); Un Bain Maure (Femme Turque au Bain), c
823412 The Moorish Bath (Woman in a Turkish Bath); Un Bain Maure (Femme Turque au Bain), c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Gerome

The Virgin and Child Near a Basin; Le Vierge et l Enfant Pres d une Vasque
827612 The Virgin and Child Near a Basin; Le Vierge et l Enfant Pres d une Vasque, (black chalk, pen and brown ink) by Gaulli

Gathering Water, (watercolour)
658758 Gathering Water, (watercolour) by Sala, Paolo (1859-1924); 43x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Water. Paolo Sala (1859-1929). Watercolour

La Toilette - Opschik, 1935 (oil on canvas)
653441 La Toilette - Opschik, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Smet, Gustave de (1877-1943); 50x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette - Opschik. Gustave de Smet (1877-1943). Oil on canvas

The Laundress; La Blanchisseuse, (oil on canvas)
824478 The Laundress; La Blanchisseuse, (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 130x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laundress; La Blanchisseuse. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941)

Little Pierre, 1922 (w / c on paper)
BOU203178 Little Pierre, 1922 (w/c on paper) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); 58.4x48.2 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

German Luxury, or Repos a l Allemand, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800
NCO190167 German Luxury, or Repos a l Allemand, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Washing Hands, 1865 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199483 Washing Hands, 1865 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 44.5x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Carved Stone was Basin, c. 1939. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Carved Stone was Basin, c. 1939

Cliff Richard relaxing in his dressing room on Wednesday, November 11, 1970 before a concert at the Newcastle Odeon Cinema

Wanton destruction of a Chateau at Semps near Malines, Belgium which had been occuppied by German soldiers. The Chateau is famous for its wine cellar

Cabin on the steam yacht Venetia, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Cabin on the steam yacht Venetia, 1920

Interior of midships cabin on steam yacht Venetia, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Interior of midships cabin on steam yacht Venetia, 1920

Crane Co. - A compact recess tiled in canary yellow, scored with orange, showing the stainless-steel shelving which is backed with gun-metal blue plate glass, 1939

Crane Co. - A black, white, red and grey scheme wth an unglazed ceramic tile floor, oyster-white walls, a crimson, blue and white macarta bath reecess and dado, and a black and white shower curtain

They Felt Quite As If They Were At Home, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
They Felt Quite As If They Were At Home, c1930. An illustration from Elfin-Mount by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, c1455, (1939). Christians have long interpreted the life of John the Baptist as a preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ

Advert for Cosmo Buttermilk toilet soap, 1894. A print from Harpers Bazar, Easter, 1894

The Laundrette of the Coataner in the Morning, 1883. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
The Laundrette of the Coataner in the Morning, Douarnenez, France, 1883

Public latrines and wash basin in Dougga, 2nd century BC
Public latrines and wash basin near the baths in the Roman city of Dougga, 2nd century BC

Public latrine and washbasin near the baths in Roman Dougga, 2nd century
Public latrine and washbasin near the baths in Dougga, 2nd century

White-ground lekythos with a pianting of a woman at a wash basin, Attica, Greece, 470BC-460BC. From the British Museums collection

CHICAGO: APARTMENT, 1941. The kitchen of an apartment on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1941

CHICAGO: APARTMENT, 1941. A woman in her apartment on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1941

NEW MEXICO: HOUSE, 1940. Jack Whinerys daughter washing her hands in the family s
NEW MEXICO: HOUSE, 1940. Jack Whinerys daughter washing her hands in the familys dugout in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

ARKANSAS: FLOOD CAMP, 1937. Washing up facilities in a camp for white flood refugees at Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans, February 1937

ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937. A flood refugee washing clothes in the refugee camp at Forrest City, Arkansas, after the Ohio River flood. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. The bathroom on the Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City. Photograph, c1910

Guatemala, Antigua. Public wash basins where the local women do their laundry

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"Exploring the Artistic Evolution of the Wash Basin: A Glimpse into History and Daily Life" Step back in time with us as we delve into the fascinating world of wash basins, where art meets functionality. From Pierre Bonnard's masterpiece "Mirror above a Washstand, 1908, " to Bernard Gussow's innovative "Corner Wash-stand, c. 1936, " these captivating pieces showcase the evolution of this essential household item. In an era when cleanliness was paramount, advertisements like Pravia Soap's 1916 advert remind us of the importance placed on personal hygiene. The Corner of the Kitchen, depicted in pen and black ink by an unknown artist, transports us to a humble abode where simplicity reigns supreme. Traveling south to Hale County, Alabama in 1936 through Walker Evans' lens reveals a glimpse into Floyd Burroughs' cabin. Here we find a washstand nestled amidst both dog run and kitchen—a testament to resourcefulness even in challenging circumstances. Jacques Emile Blanch's oil painting from 1888 takes us inside his Cabinet de Toilette—an opulent sanctuary dedicated solely to grooming rituals. Meanwhile, a cowboy having his haircut circa 1905 reminds us that even rugged individuals sought moments of self-care amidst their adventurous lives. The man in blue kitchen invites speculation about his story—his surroundings painted meticulously on canvas spark curiosity about his daily routine and how he utilizes his wash basin within this vibrant space. Venturing further back in time brings us face-to-face with a ritual wash basin from the sixteenth century—a relic shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly used for ceremonial purposes. Suzuki Harunobu's delicate print captures two women engaged in hair-washing rituals during Japan's Edo period (1767/68), highlighting cultural practices surrounding personal care. Bernard Gussow returns with another creation—the corner wash-stand—this time showcasing functionality and space-saving design.