Governess Collection

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho)
7201395 Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho) by Rieth, Paul (1871-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid)

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

A painting of Rama and Sita, India, Jaipur, c. 1800 (opaque pigments, gold
3740160 A painting of Rama and Sita, India, Jaipur, c.1800 (opaque pigments, gold, mica & beads on paper) by Indian School

The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b / w photo)
7162963 The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants)

The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel)
FIT57602 The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); 58.4x178.8 cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas)
658381 Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89) (after); 85.7x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat)

The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross
BAT235262 The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, The Reception of the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon (c.1015-977) and The Battle of Milvian Bridge

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Sarah Lyttelton, Baroness Lyttelton, nee Spencer, 1787 - 1870. British courtier
878632 Sarah Lyttelton, Baroness Lyttelton, nee Spencer, 1787 - 1870. British courtier and governess to Edward VII of the United Kingdom

Romps. Baby's new ball (colour litho)
8656224 Romps. Baby's new ball (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compliments of the Season. Romps. Baby's new ball)

The birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York (b/w photo)
8676149 The birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nannies in the Saint-Pierre gardens, in Montmartre, 1906 (b/w photo)
ELD4939194 Nannies in the Saint-Pierre gardens, in Montmartre, 1906 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201822 Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon.

Illustration to the poem Home from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907
2638403 Illustration to the poem Home from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children, 1885 (lithograph)
5893608 Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of the Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children)

Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho)
8677441 Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victoire de Rohan holding the baby Marie Therese, 1885 (lithograph)
5893604 Victoire de Rohan holding the baby Marie Therese, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Victoire de Rohan, Princess of Guemene, holding the baby Marie Therese)

Letter E: the nanny blows up the marmot astonished, does not he looks like a E? 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214986 Letter E: the nanny blows up the marmot astonished, does not he looks like a E? 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201806 Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer). Doll's alphabet

Early 19th Century Governess, English, 1850
1577402 Early 19th Century Governess, English, 1850; (add.info.: Early 19th Century Governess, English.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The English Girl and her Ayah (colour litho)
8673810 The English Girl and her Ayah (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Girl and her Ayah)

N for nurse (chromolitho)
8677362 N for nurse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: N for nurse. Girl playing nurse to four dolls)

A governess explains some lessons to her mistress as the two young children run away. 1890 (french engraving)
5617239 A governess explains some lessons to her mistress as the two young children run away. 1890 (french engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration)
7167171 Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the albums of Becassine)

Title-page illustration for Beginnings of Biography, 1824 (coloured engraving)
8627097 Title-page illustration for Beginnings of Biography, 1824 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter E: the nanny blows up the marmot astonished, does not he looks like a E? 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214971 Letter E: the nanny blows up the marmot astonished, does not he looks like a E? 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Finding a new baby brother in the mirror (engraving)
8634735 Finding a new baby brother in the mirror (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding a new baby brother in the mirror)

Nanny carrying a child (engraving)
8655779 Nanny carrying a child (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nanny carrying a child)

Capricorn, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble)
BEN85122 Capricorn, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble); Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876
531335 Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Victoria in 1831 makes a discovery

Reading lady and embroidering girl, seen from the front, in the house at Riouwstraat 6, in The Hague, 1872-1950

Handworking lady and reading girl seated in wicker chairs, in the house at Riouwstraat 6...1872-1950 Creator
Handworking lady and reading girl seated in wicker chairs, in the house at Riouwstraat 6, in The Hague, 1872-1950

Lady and a young girl, both reading in the conservatory of the house at Riouwstraat 6... 1872-1950
Lady and a young girl, both reading in the conservatory of the house at Riouwstraat 6, in The Hague, 1872-1950

A woman too fat for the donkey ride (colour litho)
3094552 A woman too fat for the donkey ride (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman too fat for the donkey ride)

Governess or nanny with baby in pram Victorian period

Mother, child, and nurse, c. 1790 (nishiki-e (multi-block) woodblock print)
7394118 Mother, child, and nurse, c.1790 (nishiki-e (multi-block) woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 55.5x40.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Diabolo Game, 1907 (oil on canvas)
7332481 The Diabolo Game, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Kindergarten in Deurle (oil on canvas)
7333050 Kindergarten in Deurle (oil on canvas) by Montigny, Jenny (1875-1937); 85x119 cm; Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek, Deinze, Belgium; (add.info.: Jenny Montigny (1875-1937)

Fishing boats of Chioggia, 1865-99 (watercolour)
7308293 Fishing boats of Chioggia, 1865-99 (watercolour) by Schladermandt, W.J. (1850-99); 17.4x24.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Verso W.J)

Bearded man with plumed hat, a flag and a sword, 1501-1600 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308243 Bearded man with plumed hat, a flag and a sword, 1501-1600 (pen and black ink on paper) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); 17.5x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas)
7305596 Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); 229x220 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Robert Peake (c)

Servant carrying a seat bench, a seat and a vase (Low relief)
7308559 Servant carrying a seat bench, a seat and a vase (Low relief) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Low relief. Oriental antiquities. Mesopotamia. Assyrie, Khorsabad)

The Annunciation, 1510-1600 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308278 The Annunciation, 1510-1600 (pen and black ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 16.1x13.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A grotesque man kneeling, holding a tall beer glass at its base, 1529-62 (pen and dark brown ink on paper)
7308188 A grotesque man kneeling, holding a tall beer glass at its base, 1529-62 (pen and dark brown ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 15.3x10.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum

In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas)
7305512 In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Harriet Backer (1845-1932))

Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308324 Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 16.6x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Head and shoulders of a bearded man with a hat, in profile, 1701-1900 (graphite on paper)
7308282 Head and shoulders of a bearded man with a hat, in profile, 1701-1900 (graphite on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 27.7x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Governess: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the captivating world of a governess, where history, art, and culture intertwine to create a mesmerizing tale. From the brilliant mind of Marie Curie to the quaint charm of The Bull and Swan Inn in Stamford, Northants captured in a timeless black and white photograph. Immerse yourself in "The Chess Game, " an oil on panel masterpiece that transports you back to 1896. Feel the warmth radiating from "Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, " an exquisite oil on canvas painting that tantalizes your senses with its rich hues. Discover "The Story of Cupid and Psyche" depicted on a delicate panel, unraveling love's trials and triumphs throughout centuries. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of "The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, " as faith meets artistic brilliance. Travel across continents through time as you gaze upon "A painting of Rama and Sita" from Jaipur, India circa 1800. Admire their opulent attire adorned with opaque pigments and gold accents. Experience Victorian elegance as you observe a devoted governess or nanny pushing a baby pram through bustling streets. Chuckle at the whimsical scene depicting a woman too plump for her donkey ride in vibrant color lithography. Marvel at German Children's Theatre Costume, showcasing intricate craftsmanship that brings characters to life onstage. Delight in "Mother, child, and nurse" captured beautifully in nishiki-e woodblock print from c. 1790 - an intimate portrayal frozen in time. Conclude this enchanting journey with "The Diabolo Game, " an oil on canvas artwork capturing youthful joy amidst swirling colors. Reflect upon how art has preserved moments both ordinary yet extraordinary throughout history. In each brushstroke lies untold stories waiting to be discovered within these diverse depictions of governesses.