Household Chore Collection

Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas)
658034 Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 30.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children on the Beach, St. Ives)

Nantucket fishing village in the 1800s
Pony cart hauling water in Siasconset village, Nantucket Island, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washboard for scrubbing laundry in the 1800s
Woman reenactor doing laundry with a washboard, living history demonstration, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Advantages of Modern Education, pub. Feb. 1825 by C. William (coloured engraving)
SC22746 Advantages of Modern Education, pub. Feb.1825 by C.William (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Abraham Lincoln and his Father (oil on panel)
BRN187488 Abraham Lincoln and his Father (oil on panel) by Pippin, Horace (1888-1946); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658274 Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 70.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing School. Harry Brooker (1848-1940). Oil on canvas. Dated 1893

Breton Washerwomen by the Sea, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT173523 Breton Washerwomen by the Sea, c.1900 (colour litho) by Riviere, Henri (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavandieres au bord de la mer; ); © Archives Charmet

A Light Breeze, Biot, Provence, (oil on canvas)
1199628 A Light Breeze, Biot, Provence, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 54.6x69.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Sweeping Snow, 1890s (oil on canvas)
5672882 Sweeping Snow, 1890s (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 23 x 18 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA

La Mungitura, (oil on canvas)
823559 La Mungitura, (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Giuseppe (1813-88); 89.2x116.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mungitura. Giuseppe Palizzi (1812-1888). Oil on canvas

From the Back Window, 291 - N. Y. 1915 (platinum print photograph)
990478 From the Back Window, 291 - N.Y. 1915 (platinum print photograph) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 23.81x18.73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Back Window, 291 - N.Y)

Girl cleaning the front steps of a house (chromolitho)
7157145 Girl cleaning the front steps of a house (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl cleaning the front steps of a house)

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

Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho)
7154036 Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mechanisation of housework (litho)
7185868 Mechanisation of housework (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanisation of housework)

Washing by the River, Sandvika (oil on canvas)
OVR328470 Washing by the River, Sandvika (oil on canvas) by Peterssen, Hjalmer Eilif Emanuel (1852-1928); 125x98 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corvee; Fatigue-duty; Frohndienst (engraving)
7195548 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corvee; Fatigue-duty; Frohndienst (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corvee; Fatigue-duty; Frohndienst)

Washing day (colour litho)
7185217 Washing day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing day. Illustration from Lots of Pictures (Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow)

Maid explaining to a housewife why she wants to leave her job (litho)
7172185 Maid explaining to a housewife why she wants to leave her job (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)
7201762 Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother with the housework)

Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767921 Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 36.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Seated Before an Open Door)

Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques
1768208 Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Boudin

A Bateau-Lavoir near the old Pont des Invalides (black lead, watercolour on paper)
989649 A Bateau-Lavoir near the old Pont des Invalides (black lead, watercolour on paper) by Cutbert, Albert (19th century); 12.1x18.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Laundry at Doelan, Finistere; Le Levoir a Doelan, Finistere, (oil on canvas)
826394 The Laundry at Doelan, Finistere; Le Levoir a Doelan, Finistere, (oil on canvas) by Moret, Henry (1856-1913); 73.5x60.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laundry at Doelan)

The Sempstress (oil on canvas)
CH364897 The Sempstress (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 63.9x76.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Seamstresses in an Interior (oil on canvas)
CH402401 Seamstresses in an Interior (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Wash Day, 1890 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
985357 Wash Day, 1890 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 18.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash Day. Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919)

Below Stairs, 1885 (oil on panel)
985280 Below Stairs, 1885 (oil on panel) by Juengling, Frederick (1846-89); 29.3x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Deserter, 1884 (pencil and watercolour with scratching out)
659730 The Deserter, 1884 (pencil and watercolour with scratching out) by Gregory, Charles (1810-96); 71.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deserter. Charles Gregory (1849-1920)

A Summers Day, (oil on canvas)
657707 A Summers Day, (oil on canvas) by Fisher, Mark (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summers Day. Mark Fisher (1841-1923). Oil on canvas

A Venetian Courtyard, (charcoal and pastel on gray paper)
822768 A Venetian Courtyard, (charcoal and pastel on gray paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 30x20.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Venetian Courtyard)

Washers on the Bank of the River; Laveuses au Bord de la Riviere, c
655847 Washers on the Bank of the River; Laveuses au Bord de la Riviere, c.1877-1881 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 34.9x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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

A Bleaching Ground, (oil on panel)
827919 A Bleaching Ground, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan (1601-78) & Momper, Joos de (1564-1635); 80.7x144.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bleaching Ground)

A View of Stamford Brook Common; Vue de Stamford Brook Common, 1897 (oil on canvas)
826565 A View of Stamford Brook Common; Vue de Stamford Brook Common, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54x65.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The washing paddle (chromolitho)
977644 The washing paddle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The washing paddle)

Peasant Woman Carrying Two Bundles of Hay, 1883 (oil on canvas)
1068798 Peasant Woman Carrying Two Bundles of Hay, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 73.4x60x8.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze)
2973597 Old Woman Mending her Linen (bronze) by Wijk, Charles Henri Marie van (1875-1917); height: 39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oude Vrouw haar Linnen Verstellende)

Interior with Lady Sewing, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
CBR161848 Interior with Lady Sewing, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); 73x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eConnaught Brown, London; Danish, out of copyright

Darning the Sock, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BOU202953 Darning the Sock, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 43x33 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

A Cottage Home, 1875 (oil on canvas)
BOU202942 A Cottage Home, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Barber, Joseph Moseley (fl.1858-89); 61x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; British, out of copyright

The Laundress, 1894 (oil on canvas)
REV166679 The Laundress, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Two Washerwomen, 1898 (colour litho)
CHT173522 Two Washerwomen, 1898 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: If you had to listen to all the customers)

The Washerwomen, from the Tableau de Paris series, engraved by C. Motte, c
CHT173519 The Washerwomen, from the Tableau de Paris series, engraved by C. Motte, c.1830-40 (colour litho) by Delarue, Fortune (b.1794) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Interior with Women and a Child (oil on canvas)
XIR156710 Interior with Women and a Child (oil on canvas) by Mathey, Paul (1844-1929); 48x38 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Child and Woman in an Interior; ); French, out of copyright

A Colima female figure, Comala style, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767147 A Colima female figure, Comala style, c.100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 38.7 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima female figure, Comala style, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D)

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"From Beaches to Villages: A Journey through Household Chores" Step back in time and explore the evolution of household chores, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. Travel to 1886 with "Children on the Beach, St. Ives, " a serene oil painting capturing carefree moments amidst sand and waves. Contrast this scene with the bustling Nantucket fishing village in the 1800s, where daily tasks intertwined with maritime life. Witness Quaker women spinning diligently within a church setting, showcasing their dedication to both faith and productivity. Transport yourself further into the past as you encounter a washboard from the 1800s, an essential tool for scrubbing laundry before modern conveniences arrived. Delve into poignant imagery from the 1860s, where black slaves can be seen washing clothes by a stream—a stark reminder of historical struggles while highlighting resilience and strength. Fast forward to February 1825 when "Advantages of Modern Education" was published—an engraving that celebrates progress and knowledge as key elements shaping society's future. Marvel at Abraham Lincoln's fatherly bond captured in an oil painting—proof that even great leaders found solace in simple domestic duties. Experience "Wash Day" through vibrant strokes on canvas from 1923, offering glimpses into how households managed laundry during that era. Discover playful scenes like "Playing School" (1893), reminding us that children have always emulated adult responsibilities while learning valuable skills along the way. Immerse yourself in coastal landscapes such as "Breton Washerwomen by the Sea, " transporting you to cobbled shores where hardworking women balanced laborious tasks against breathtaking vistas. Finally, witness nature's influence on household chores through "A Light Breeze, " depicting Provence's idyllic countryside—a gentle reminder that even mundane tasks can be elevated by beauty surrounding us. Throughout history, whether sweeping snow or washing clothes by hand, household chores have been an integral part of daily life.