Cushion Collection (page 4)

Cushion Cover (Made from Woman's Dress), England, Elizabethan period, 1575/1600. Creator: Unknown
Cushion Cover (Made from Woman's Dress), England, Elizabethan period, 1575/1600. Detail from a larger artwork

Twin Sewing Bird, 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Twin Sewing Bird, 1940

Chiryu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known...1852
Chiryu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Arm Chair, c. 1940. Creator: Florence Choate
Arm Chair, c. 1940

Presentation of the Address of the Corporation of London to Her Majesty... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Address of the Corporation of London to Her Majesty, in St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle, 1850. The City of London, the University of Oxford

French Pin-up girl
Smiling French Pin-up girl - reclining on a couch, her leg held upwards (perhaps she has a been suffering with a tight hamstring of late...). Date: circa 1910

The Bitch on a Cushion, c1694-1735. Artist: Jean Ranc
The Bitch on a Cushion, c1674-1735

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Rana Zalim Singh Jhalawar, 1876
3610090 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Rana Zalim Singh Jhalawar, 1876 by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Shih Tzu dog among fluffy beds

Japanese Shinto gods Amida and Xaca or Shaka
Japanese Shinto gods Amida (dog-headed god on a multi-headed horse) and Xaca (old man seated on cushion). The names reference Amitabha and Shaka, Gautama Buddha, Buddhist deities

Kate Bush, Singer, Studio Pix, 2nd March 1978

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Madonna and Child, ca. 1480. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
Madonna and Child, ca. 1480

The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. Jamess Palace, 1840, (1901)
The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. Jamess Palace, February 10, 1840, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) and Albert (1819-1861)

Picture No. 12479058
Siberian cat and kitten inside Date:

The Betrothed, 1892. Artist: John William Godward
The Betrothed, 1892; showing a woman lying on a cushion and leopard skin viewing a ring on her left hand

Mary Tudors chair, Winchester Cathedral. Artist: Kerr
Mary Tudors chair, Winchester Cathedral

Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary, 1689, (late 18th century). Historical scene in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall

Room Portrait Week 66
Dianne Nicole Fernando

Union Jack cushion, London, England, UK

Pillow with Stromboli Scene, island of Stromboli, Aeolian, or Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Union Flag Chair

Love is painful
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Lady Jane Grey becomes Queen, on 10 July 1553 Date: 1553

Silver Persian Cats by Lilian Cheviot Date: 1937

Miriam
A portrait painting of Miriam, a young woman knelt by a flora decorated screen, wearing a pink dress with a blue shawl, a cushion with a book sit beside her. Date: 1918

RMS Queen Mary, State Room in Cabin Section Date: 1930s

Royal Regalia 1 and 2 - crowns, orbs, sceptres

South Australian Cushion Design
A simple, self-contained design for a cushion, from a ceremonial frontlet by South Alligator River, South Australia. Date: circa 1925

Sculpture of an unknown woman standing on a cushion plinth. Date: circa 1929

McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 57-0436, with ACET
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell F-101B-100-MC Voodoo 57-0436 (msn 614) on Celebrity Row, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953 Date: 1953

Cover, The Sketch, King Edward VII Coronation Number
Cover design of The Sketch, King Edward VII Coronation Number, August 1902. Date: 1902

Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882), receiving birthday homage (after his death) from the German biologist Ernst Haeckel. Date: 1909

The Virgin with the Swaddled Child, 1520 (engraving)
XOS5879793 The Virgin with the Swaddled Child, 1520 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 14.2x9.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

An Allegory of Repentance (oil on canvas)
GLS2949 An Allegory of Repentance (oil on canvas) by Italian School; 158.7x203.8 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Flower, Fruit And Thorn Piece (oil on canvas)
7214716 Flower, Fruit And Thorn Piece (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 59.8x75 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Alice Rothenstein)

Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo)
5974444 Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Detail from Franz Joseph I of Austria, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366506 Detail from Franz Joseph I of Austria, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento

Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas)
7333483 Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 128x112 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Millais)

Lady with a Little Dog, detail, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7332001 Lady with a Little Dog, detail, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Vittorio Matteo Corcos); Ghigo Roli

Lady with a Little Dog, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7332046 Lady with a Little Dog, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Vittorio Matteo Corcos); Ghigo Roli

The Countess of Rasty on the Sofa, 1878 (oil on canvas)
7332063 The Countess of Rasty on the Sofa, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7331989 Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Giani, Giuseppe (1829-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giuseppe Giani); Ghigo Roli

King Willem I (oil on canvas)
471032 King Willem I (oil on canvas) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 248x184 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

No title
7305491 No title by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Lacemaker, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
7296612 The Lacemaker, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 44.5 x 40 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Imitator of Johannes Vermeer)

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"Cushion: A Versatile Companion in Art, Life, and Comfort" From the sensuous reclining figure in Francisco Goya's masterpiece "The Naked Maja" to the adorable 10-week-old Shih Tzu puppy resting on a pink cushion, cushions have long been cherished for their ability to provide comfort and support. In Jacques Feyder's iconic film "La Kermesse Heroique, " a vibrant Academy Poster captures the festive atmosphere as characters find respite on plush cushions amidst the revelry. Meanwhile, a family of cats finds solace at home, lounging on a cozy cushion in a delightful Birthday Greetings postcard. David Wright's captivating illustration showcases a woman exuding confidence while reclining in black lingerie against sumptuous cushions. In another nostalgic scene from the 1950s, we witness the joy of wrapping gifts with loved ones gathered around, finding relaxation on plump cushions. Not only do our furry friends appreciate this soft haven; even puppies like the Shih Tzu wearing an adorable tiara or Border Collies forming heart shapes with their paws seek refuge on these comforting surfaces. King Charles Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies alike bask in luxury atop lavish cushions. Whether it be enjoying music surrounded by opulent furnishings in a grand Music Room or witnessing an enchanting Birman kitten perched gracefully upon its cushioned throne—cushions effortlessly elevate any setting into one of elegance and tranquility. Indeed, throughout art history and everyday life alike, cushions have proven themselves as versatile companions that offer both physical relief and aesthetic pleasure. So let us celebrate these humble yet indispensable objects that bring comfort to our bodies and beauty to our surroundings—a testament to their enduring appeal across time and cultures.