Domestique Collection (page 2)

Woman of Venice holding a dog, 16th century. The headdress is made of white veil striped with lines of red silk
FLO4706053 Woman of Venice holding a dog, 16th century. The headdress is made of white veil striped with lines of red silk

The hot hand or Paumele. Wonderful in flimsy muslin dresses play the game of " hot hands." One girl buries
FLO4677823 The hot hand or Paumele. Wonderful in flimsy muslin dresses play the game of " hot hands." One girl buries her head in another's lap

Woman on a chaise longue in fringed shawl admiring a new hat held by her milliner
FLO4677798 Woman on a chaise longue in fringed shawl admiring a new hat held by her milliner, while a maid holds a bottle of perfume. The best remedy, or the Longchamp hat

A fashionable woman at the dinner table feeds her pampered spaniel Azor with a chicken wing
FLO4677753 A fashionable woman at the dinner table feeds her pampered spaniel Azor with a chicken wing, the chambermaid eats a herring from a plate on her knees

A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots
FLO4677439 A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots (grotesque porcelain figures)

Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from " Ouvrieres de
FLO4658408 Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from " Ouvrieres de Paris" (Tradeswomen of Paris), Paris

Bonne - Maid, Paris, early 19th century, in lace collar, scarlet shawl, white apron
FLO4658378 Bonne - Maid, Paris, early 19th century, in lace collar, scarlet shawl, white apron and green dress - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

Woman in drag as a page in the Enchantress, Victorian stage, 19th century
FLO4655957 Woman in drag as a page in the Enchantress, Victorian stage, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century
FLO4655832 Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

A party - Feast - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980224 A party - Feast - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: A party - Feast - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Queen Dido of Carthage's banquet for the poet Aeneas. Dido in a tiara is flanked by Aeneas
FLO4620767 Queen Dido of Carthage's banquet for the poet Aeneas. Dido in a tiara is flanked by Aeneas and her sister Anna on a raised platform

Portrait of Jeanne Becu, Countess of Barry (1743-1793) and his servant Louis-Benoit (Louis Benoit) Zamor (Zamore)
ELD4934430 Portrait of Jeanne Becu, Countess of Barry (1743-1793) and his servant Louis-Benoit (Louis Benoit) Zamor (Zamore) (1762-1820)

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, tomb of Horemheb (-1343 - -1314), Egyptian pharaoh on which the goddess Isis
THT4307535 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, tomb of Horemheb (-1343 - -1314), Egyptian pharaoh on which the goddess Isis appears

Young woman reading a letter - Painter by Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), circa 1664-1666 (oil on panel)
XEE5033302 Young woman reading a letter - Painter by Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), circa 1664-1666 (oil on panel); National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; (add.info.: Sir Alfred and Lady Beit)

Las Meninas. Detail: nun and dwarf, 1656 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4617586 Las Meninas. Detail: nun and dwarf, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 318 x 276 cm; Prado, Madrid

Bathsheba in the bath, 1654 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4662888 Bathsheba in the bath, 1654 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 142x142 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bathsheba in the bath)

Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, 1656 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4665450 Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 316x276 cm; Prado, Madrid

Hairdressing session of a lady of the court in the 17th century - in "A woman of quality in the past
LSE4096277 Hairdressing session of a lady of the court in the 17th century - in " A woman of quality in the past century", 1778 by Unknown artist

Portrait of a group of men, servants and employees of Count Ducos in Paris
LSE4316136 Portrait of a group of men, servants and employees of Count Ducos in Paris. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of a servant, in the garden of the Abbey of Septfontaines (Haute Marne)
LSE4316125 Portrait of a servant, in the garden of the Abbey of Septfontaines (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of a group, reassing servants, lace and cures, one of which absorbs by reading the newspaper L Univers
LSE4316272 Portrait of a group, reassing servants, lace and cures, one of which absorbs by reading the newspaper L Univers. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne)

The young Heirs easter visitors - les visiteurs de Paques du jeune heritier, descendant d un carosse
DUV4218798 The young Heirs easter visitors - les visiteurs de Paques du jeune heritier, descendant d un carosse, les enfants sont accueillis poliment par leur jeune hote - Extrait de Afternoon Tea

Portrait of the servants, occupied with the maintenance and cleaning of the carriage in the courtyard of the Parisian
LSE4316165 Portrait of the servants, occupied with the maintenance and cleaning of the carriage in the courtyard of the Parisian home of Count Ducos

Portrait of a group of men, servants and employees of Count Ducos in Paris
LSE4316163 Portrait of a group of men, servants and employees of Count Ducos in Paris. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of a servant, with dog and basket. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne)
LSE4316131 Portrait of a servant, with dog and basket. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of a servant, in the garden of the Abbey of Septfontaines (Haute Marne)
LSE4316103 Portrait of a servant, in the garden of the Abbey of Septfontaines (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Carrier chair in Do-Son around 1910
LSE4094266 Carrier chair in Do-Son around 1910 by Dieulefils, Pierre (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier chair in Do-Son around 1910); © Leonard de Selva

A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A
LSE4331072 A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A.Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of M

Portrait of the employees, around the carriage in the courtyard of Count Ducoss Parisian home
LSE4316178 Portrait of the employees, around the carriage in the courtyard of Count Ducoss Parisian home. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of the employees and a horse of Count Ducos, in Paris. Photograph, circa 1870-1886
LSE4316167 Portrait of the employees and a horse of Count Ducos, in Paris. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of a servant holding a branch, with dog and basket. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne)
LSE4316138 Portrait of a servant holding a branch, with dog and basket. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

The orphans - les orphelins, une jeune fille triste, porte un plateau repas dans une chambre - Extrait de Afternoon Tea
DUV4218756 The orphans - les orphelins, une jeune fille triste, porte un plateau repas dans une chambre - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants

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Samoyed puppy wearing a winter hat

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Samoyed, adult pushing puppy in sledge with Christmas hats Date: 28-Mar-18

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Persian Cat, Kitten wearing Christmas hat Date: 19-09-2012

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Samoyeds wearing Christmas hats and glasses Date: 19-12-2019

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Bantam Lyonnaise Chicken - Black and frizzled plumage wearing sunglasses and party hat Date: 05-11-2019

The skeleton of Death leads an old man into a mausoleum, leaving his young widow free to remarry
FLO4690390 The skeleton of Death leads an old man into a mausoleum, leaving his young widow free to remarry. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

The skeleton of Death sits in the porters chair of a great house, as the terrified servants come down the stairs to
FLO4690164 The skeleton of Death sits in the porters chair of a great house, as the terrified servants come down the stairs to investigate

The skeleton of Death with his hourglass comes for a beautiful coquette in her bedroom as is dressed for a ball by her
FLO4690125 The skeleton of Death with his hourglass comes for a beautiful coquette in her bedroom as is dressed for a ball by her servants. Death is dressed in frock coat and wig like a suitor

French woman in summer dress, 17th century, from an engraving by Jean Saint Jean - Lithography from an illustration by
FLO4616840 French woman in summer dress, 17th century, from an engraving by Jean Saint Jean - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

The lady has her toilet Painting from the School of Fontainebleau. Around 1560. Dim
JLJ4564095 The lady has her toilet Painting from the School of Fontainebleau. Around 1560. Dim. 1, 05 x 0, 76 m. Dijon, Museum of Fine Arts by Fontainebleau School

An English valet, 16th century, based on a painting attributed to Hans Holbein le Jeune (1497-1543)
FLO4616595 An English valet, 16th century, based on a painting attributed to Hans Holbein le Jeune (1497-1543) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Five senses, taste by anonymous painter, copy of engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)
JLJ4567327 Five senses, taste by anonymous painter, copy of engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676), oil on canvas - " The five senses

The five senses: the touch A couple stroking each other
JLJ4567322 The five senses: the touch A couple stroking each other. Painting by Abraham Bosse (1602-1674) 17th century. Tours, Museum of Fine Arts by Bosse

Portrait of Mary Lesczinska (or Lesczynska, 1703 - 1768) Queen of France
JLJ4612008 Portrait of Mary Lesczinska (or Lesczynska, 1703 - 1768) Queen of France. Painting by Francois Stiemart (1680 - 1740), circa 1725. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 98 x 1, 47m

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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Domestiques in Art and History" In the vast tapestry of art and history, there exists a group of individuals who often remain hidden in plain sight - the domestiques. These unsung heroes play an integral role in society, silently weaving their way through countless masterpieces and moments captured on canvas. Picture No. 12019492 transports us to a grand estate where a diligent domestique tends to every detail, ensuring that all runs seamlessly behind closed doors. Their presence is felt but rarely acknowledged, much like Picture No. 12480150, which depicts another scene where these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to maintain order amidst chaos. The governess portrayed in "The Governess" (1863) by an unknown artist reminds us of the important role played by these skilled professionals in educating and nurturing young minds, and are not just caretakers; they become mentors and confidants for those under their care. Even renowned artists like Diego Velázquez recognized the significance of domestiques as seen in his masterpiece "Las Meninas. " In this iconic painting from 1656, we catch a glimpse of a nun and dwarf among other figures who serve as loyal attendants within the royal court. Moving beyond paintings, we encounter Jean-Baptiste Greuze's "Bathsheba in the Bath" (1654), where a trusted servant assists Bathsheba during her private moment. This intimate portrayal highlights how domestiques were privy to both mundane tasks and personal vulnerabilities within households. However, not all depictions are noble or virtuous. In Georges de La Tour's "The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs" (1630-34), we witness deceit unfold with assistance from an accomplice - shedding light on instances when trust was misplaced even amongst domestic staff members.