Bathing Collection

Reids Palace Hotel advertisement
Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira, boasting happy sunny days, no rain, no dust...unequalled private sea-bathing, afternoon and evening open air dances, childrens seawater pool, 100 bathing cabins

The Sun Bathers, 1927 (oil on canvas)
474183 The Sun Bathers, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 91.4x122.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

St-Leonards-on-Sea
Bathing machines shelter shy holidaymakers from prying eyes at St-Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, circa 1895. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Little one-yr-old, Georgina Rumph, likes to be in the swim. In fact she just loves a tub with some-water in it. However, a showers another thing

Anna by the Water, 1878 (oil on canvas)
OVR364987 Anna by the Water, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 65x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anna ved vannet); Photo © O. Vaering

The Valpincon Bather (La Grande Baigneuse), 1808. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
The Valpincon Bather (La Grande Baigneuse), 1808. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922
Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
Portobello - a coastal suburb of Edinburgh. Formerly a beach resort, it is located three miles to the east of the city centre, facing the Firth of Forth Date: 1937

CHABAS: SEPTEMBER MORN. Oil on canvas by Paul Chabas, 20th century

WOMEN BATHING / 1906
Two female bathers are watched by a group of men. Date: 1906

Calvi Beach, Corsica
Sumptuous and colourful beach scene advertising the Corsican resort of Calvi, showing a 1920s lady in her bathing suit against beach and town

French Bathroom 1906
A chambermaid helps her mistress take a shower in this elaborate bathroom containing bath, shower, bidet and loo, as well as the geyser to supply the hot water

Morning Ride along the Beach, 1876, by Anton Mauve (1838-188
Anton Mauve (1838-1888). Dutch painter. Morning Ride along the Beach, 1876. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Bathing Pool. Creator: Hubert Robert
The Bathing Pool

Bathing Machines, Worthing
Bathing machines, beach and pier, Worthing. View looking east across the shingle beach towards the pier, c1893. Walter Gardiner Photography Collection PP/WSL/WGP001184

Poster advertising the Transvaal Castle cruise ship, sailing from England to South Africa with frequent connections from New York via the Cunard Line

Roman Baths, London
Ladies bathing in the Roman baths in the Strand, London, the remains of which exist today. circa 400

Bathing Belle on Pier
A flirtatious young woman in a two-piece bathing costume of side lacing shorts & striped tunic adjusts her black stockings. N.B espadrilles with ribbon lacing

Quarreling and scuffling in a womens bathhouse, Japan. Artist: Yoshiiku
Quarreling and scuffling in a womens bathhouse, Japan

Sea Bathing Pool (Lido) at Southport, Lancashire, England. Date: 1943

Bathing machine owner and swimming master, Essex
Pictured in front of his bathing machines on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is Charlie Bates with some of his family and the horse which hauled the machines down to the waters edge and back

Bognor Regis / Huts 1905
Bognor Regis, Sussex: the West Beach

Bathing Beauty 1924
The last pose of summer: a slim woman in her swimsuit on a diving board, while others watch from a raft

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

Steamer Point, Aden, Yemen - Bathing Pool at the Lido - Sappers Bay. Date: circa 1940s

Plymouth Tinside Lido, c. 1935
Crowds are gathered on the steps of the Lido to take part in swimming, bathing and diving. The Lido opened in 1935 and was built to a classic art deco style

British troops bathing in the sea, Etaples, France, WW1
British troops having fun bathing in the sea at Etaples, northern France, during the First World War. Date: June 1917

Aberdeen / Beach 1920S?
Aberdeen: beach and bathing station

Art Deco Bathroom 1930
An elegant art deco bathroom

Colourful beach huts on Dendy Street Beach, Brighton, City of Bayside, Victoria, Australia

Arcadia and Ladies Bathing Place, Portrush - Elevated view with Arcadia Caf頯 n the right, a lot of people and the photographer in the foreground

Bathers in front of big hotels on Playa Levante, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain beach

EDGAR DEGAS: THE TUB, 1886. Pastel on paper

Ending in Smoke by Heath Robinson
An ingenious smoke screen spreader for preventing embarrassing situations when the bathroom lock is out of order. Hilarious invention by the inimitable Heath Robinson allowing complete discretion for

Japanese Macaque Monkey / Snow Monkey Relaxing amidst the steam of a hot spring Japan
WAT-8290 Japanese Macaque / Snow Monkeys Relaxing amidst the steam of a hot spring, Japan Macaca fuscata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gabrielle d Estrees and one of her sisters, duchesse de Villars. Artist: Master of the School of Fontainebleau
Gabrielle d Estrees and one of her sisters, duchesse de Villars. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

A view of Eden Roc on the French Riviera
A view of the fashionable French Riviera destination, Eden Roc, where a bathing and sunbathing complex was fashioned out of the rocky coastal outcrop

Picture No. 11675656
Dog Teddy Bear dog wrapped in a towel wearing a shower cap. Digital Manipulation Date:

Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer
RITA HAYWORTH (1918-1987). Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer

Pen-and-ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson
SWIMSUITS, 1900. Pen-and-ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson

Beach scene, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Scene of holidaymakers on the Albion Beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. A long line of bathing machines on wheels can be seen in the background, waiting to be hauled by a horse to the waters edge

Princess Elizabeth at the Bath Club
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) pictured in a swimming costume at the Bath Club. Date: c.1938

RENOIR: SEATED BATHER, 1885. Pierre Auguste Renoir: Seated Bather. Canvas, 1885

Brown Bear Ursos arctos Katmai Alaska August

The Modern Girl by Wilton Williams
A series of sketches by Wilton Williams, subtitled Full dress and bathing dress (other artists show undress, and underwear in this series of three) showing the modern girl of 1925

Sun Bathers
Two sunbathers set in Cap d Antibes, South of France

Cleethorpes Sea Front
The crowded sea front at Cleethorpes. People sunbathe in deckchairs and paddle in the sea

Walton on Naze / Essex
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: bathing huts at South Cliff

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"Bathing: A Timeless Pleasure Unveiled" Indulge in the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Reids Palace Hotel. As the sun sets over Surfers on the beach in Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, immerse yourself in a world where time stands still. The year is 1922, and you find solace by deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide. In Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland, discover a haven where tranquility meets elegance. Let your worries melt away as you step into a French Bathroom from 1906 - an opulent sanctuary that transports you to another era. Immerse yourself in artistry with CHABAS: SEPTEMBER MORN. Oil on canvas by Paul Chabas from the 20th century. Feel captivated by its ethereal beauty as it captures women bathing amidst nature's embrace. Travel back further in time to witness The Bathing Pool created by Hubert Robert. Lose yourself in this idyllic scene where serenity reigns supreme. Experience pure bliss at Southport's Sea Bathing Pool (Lido) in Lancashire, England. Dive into crystal-clear waters that beckon for rejuvenation and renewal. Relive history with Bathing Machines at Worthing - an ode to Victorian-era sophistication and modesty while enjoying seaside pleasures. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard Transvaal Castle cruise ship with its poster advertising promises of exotic destinations and unparalleled adventures on vast oceans. Finally, be enchanted by timeless beauty embodied by a Bathing Beauty from 1924 - an icon of grace and allure that transcends eras. Bathing is not merely about cleansing; it is about embracing moments of sheer indulgence for mind, body, and soul. Whether seeking respite or adventure through various epochs or destinations worldwide – let bathing become your gateway to ultimate blissful escape.