Brushing Collection

Curling in Scotland 1869
A curling match in Scotland

Trumpers Barbers - Mayfair, London
Barbershop in Central London - Mayfair. G F Trumper & Sons. An elaborate belt-driven machinery above the mirror drives a head massaging brush. Established 1875

Dog - Yorkshire Terrier
LA-1341 Dog - Yorkshire Terrier Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lady in pink underwear by Barribal
Painting of a young woman with dark glossy hair, captured in the middle of getting ready. She sits in pink lingerie and stockings, having just brushed and tied a matching pink ribbon in her hair

Woman at her Toilette, 1889. Artist: Edgar Degas
Woman at her Toilette, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

A man brushing his teeth
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Woman Combing her Hair, 1905-10 (pastel on paper)
XIR173108 Woman Combing her Hair, 1905-10 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 70.5 x 70.5 cm; Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Engraving depicting a man brushing gilt onto buttons, 19th century
5308935 Engraving depicting a man brushing gilt onto buttons, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man brushing gilt onto buttons)

Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866
3479124 Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866; (add.info.: Sectional view of a carding engine: this machine brushed and separated the cotton fibres. Dated 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. Creators: Anon, Chez Basset
Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. An overweight man sits on a chair and puts on his boots. Behind him is a servant who brushes his blue jacket

Comment... tu as encore acheté un... chapeau... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment... tu as encore achete un... chapeau... 19th century. Marital Scenes - You bought a hat again

Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946

Victorian Shoe Shine - Clean Your Boots, Sir? 19th century

Liverpool manager Bob Paisley pictured at the stables of his close friend Frank Carr in Malton, Yorkshire. Here he is pictured rubbing down racehorse " Hit The Deck". 10th July 1979

Boy Brushing His Teeth
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young boy proudly showing his white teeth after having brushed them. Date: circa 1939

Sketch Studies Of Women
A series of sketch studies of young women wearing clothes for different occasions and performing various activities, including bathing, relaxing, going to the seaside

From A Paris Window
A drypoint etching which displays a view looking out from a window of a house in Paris, France, a lady can be seen opposite, brushing her very long hair, over a decorative wrought iron barrier

Damp the pie-dish with white of egg to make the paste stick. Date: 1907

A young boy brushes his shoes. Date: 1910

Femme se Coiffant, c. 1887-90 (charcoal and crayon on paper)
GLS314085 Femme se Coiffant, c.1887-90 (charcoal and crayon on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 57x30 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

A woman at her toilet, illustration for Mitsou by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954)
STC240028 A woman at her toilet, illustration for Mitsou by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954) published 1930 (etching & drypoint) by Chahine

The Great National Sweeping Up (colour engraving)
XIR438843 The Great National Sweeping Up (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: play on words)

The Curling Rink (colour litho)
GES74729 The Curling Rink (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection

In front of the mirror (oil on canvas)
OVR390569 In front of the mirror (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair with a comb
6337278 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair with a comb by Leech

The Mermaid, 1892 (oil on canvas)
778666 The Mermaid, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 33.5x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Sugar Refining (engraving)
6010344 Sugar Refining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Refining. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

Ayers Hair Vigor for the Toilet, trade card (chromolitho)
961290 Ayers Hair Vigor for the Toilet, trade card (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ayers Hair Vigor for the Toilet, trade card)

The ladies chamber and toilet of the 14th Century (coloured engraving)
972896 The ladies chamber and toilet of the 14th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ladies chamber and toilet of the 14th Century)

Comic postcard, Two women chatting in a bedroom Date: 20th century
humorous, fun, funny, comic, card, postcard, british, young, woman, women, home, domestic, bedroom, room, boudoir, brushing, hair, dressing, table, o, kay, okay, lying, bed, mirror, underwear, bra

Vintage Keep Your Teeth Clean Poster, 1936-38 (silkscreen print)
2622441 Vintage A Keep Your Teeth CleanA Poster, 1936-38 (silkscreen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman Wearing Corset, 1899 (silver print)
1126432 Woman Wearing Corset, 1899 (silver print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph of an American woman wearing a corset, 1899)

Fox hunting gentleman riding out with boys on ponies
Fox hunting gentleman Mr. Jug Boyston riding out with boys on ponies, 19th century. The Jug and his juvenile field. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith

The Woman with the Box of Ointment, illustration from Women of the Bible
IL281089 The Woman with the Box of Ointment, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping

Advert, Mulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo -- Your Whole Appearance Depends upon Your Hair. 1926

Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) (detail)
XIR183601 Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) (detail) by French School, (15th century); Church of Notre-Dame, Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy

Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) (detail of 155370)
XIR187817 Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) (detail of 155370) by French School, (15th century); Church of Notre-Dame, Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy

Ballet Scene (pastel on canvas)
CH376514 Ballet Scene (pastel on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Girls: After the morning swim (colour litho)
6000836 Girls: After the morning swim (colour litho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the morning swim)

Girl brushing her long blonde hair; Edwards Harlene for the Hair (chromolitho)
5995757 Girl brushing her long blonde hair; Edwards Harlene for the Hair (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clothes brushing machine (litho)
609343 Clothes brushing machine (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothes brushing machine); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

The Model, 1887 (pastel)
WH75177 The Model, 1887 (pastel) by Besnard, Paul Albert (1849-1934); 37x77 cm; Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Jennys Toilet, 1859 (panel)
Ma88180 Jennys Toilet, 1859 (panel) by Watson, John Dawson (1832-92); 30.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: portrait of the artists wife; ); Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English

Shoe black (shoeshine boy) and client, in 18th century style. 18th century

Golden Hair, 1894 (colour litho)
CHT188896 Golden Hair, 1894 (colour litho) by Kaemmerer, Frederik Hendrik (1839-1902); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Dutch, out of copyright

Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) (detail of 155370)
XIR187816 Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) (detail of 155370) by French School, (15th century); Church of Notre-Dame, Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy

Poster advertising Bi-Lessive vegetale (colour litho)
PER320954 Poster advertising Bi-Lessive vegetale (colour litho) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Brushing has been a timeless ritual, spanning across various cultures and eras. From the curling rinks of Scotland in 1869 to the luxurious Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, it has always held significance. Even our furry friends like the Yorkshire Terrier know the importance of a well-groomed coat, while artists like Barribal capture beauty through their exquisite depictions of a lady in pink underwear or Edgar Degas' portrayal of a woman at her toilette. The act extends beyond personal grooming; it encompasses oral hygiene too. A man diligently brushes his teeth, ensuring a bright smile that radiates confidence. During World War II, even amidst chaos and uncertainty, Land Girls took time to brush their hair as they worked tirelessly on farms. Artists have long found inspiration in capturing moments involving brushes. Whether it's Harold Hare meticulously grooming his fur or a young boy conscientiously brushing his teeth before bed - these scenes evoke innocence and care. Sketch studies by talented artists provide glimpses into intimate moments where women comb their hair or engage with brushes from behind Parisian windows. These artworks remind us that brushing is not just about appearance but also self-care and reflection. In every era and context, brushing remains an essential part of our daily routines - symbolizing attention to detail and self-presentation. So let us embrace this simple yet significant act that connects us across time and culture: whether we are curling on Scottish ice or standing at our bathroom sinks each morning, there is power in the brushstroke that shapes both our physical appearance and inner selves.