Lazing Collection

The Two Friends / Aldin
Illustration entitled Two Friends by Cecil Aldin depicting two small dogs, one a West Highland Terrier, together on a chair

sleeping on Blackpool prom
An elderly couple lie back on the wrought iron seats on Blackpool Pier for a snooze. The beach and Blackpool Tower are in the background. Date: circa 1970

The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212780 The Parable of the Talents, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

O: Idle, 1890 (illustration)
7309330 O: Idle, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

M N O P: Musician, Nest, Idle, Butterfly, 1890 (illustration)
7309327 M N O P: Musician, Nest, Idle, Butterfly, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

The Fool Who Postpones Everything Until Tomorrow, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308392 The Fool Who Postpones Everything Until Tomorrow, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lazy Service-Messenger Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308524 The Lazy Service-Messenger Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lazy Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308470 The Lazy Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Young Woman and Child in the Garden (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR179921 Young Woman and Child in the Garden (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Gobillard, Paule (1867-1946); 50x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman and child in the garden; )

Caversham (colour litho)
2792560 Caversham (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caversham. Illustration for The Thames by Mortimer Menpes, text by G E Mitton (A&C Black)

A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica (engraving)
1050863 A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica)

A Convalescent, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
SAG65029 A Convalescent, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 76.7x99.2 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

La Paresse, 1896 (woodblock on paper)
AGR213787 La Paresse, 1896 (woodblock on paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.3x22.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Blondes, Juan Les Pins
Two trendy blondes on holiday, one relaxing on a sunbed and the other looking out to sea, both having drinks on the hotel patio; Juan les Pins, France. Date: 1960s

Bermuda Labourer - Outerbridges Lily Field - Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon... Date: circa 1907

Panthera pardus, Leopard lying on its front, perching on invisible tree branch, side view

Picture No. 11770867
Cat Maine Coon kitten Date:

Picture No. 11770868
Cat Maine Coon kitten Date:

Picture No. 11770866
Cat Maine Coon kitten Date:

Picture No. 10762006
HIPPOPOTAMUS - Lazing in the Luangwa River, (Hippopotamus amphibius ) Date:

Late at night. Street boys. Jest hanging around. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Date 1909 October. Late at night. Street boys. Jest hanging around. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Date 1909 October

The Punters by William Barribal
Two pouting girls in fashionable bathing costumes relax as they punt along a river under the shade of a Chinese parasol

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"Lazing: Embracing the Art of Doing Nothing" In a bustling world filled with constant hustle and bustle, sometimes all we need is a moment to simply laze around. Just like The Two Friends, Aldin and his companion, who found solace in sleeping on Blackpool promenade, we too can find peace in embracing laziness. As we delve into the realm of art, we come across masterpieces that depict the beauty of idleness. Take "The Parable of the Talents" painted in 1884; it reminds us that even amidst our busy lives, there is value in taking time for ourselves. Illustrations such as "O: Idle" and "M N O P: Musician, Nest, Idle, Butterfly" from 1890 capture the essence of leisure through their whimsical depictions. These artworks serve as gentle reminders that indulging in laziness can be an enriching experience. Centuries ago, artists like those behind "The Fool Who Postpones Everything Until Tomorrow, " "The Lazy Service-Messenger Jester, " and "The Lazy Fool" portrayed characters who embodied procrastination. While cautionary tales about excessive idleness exist throughout history, they also highlight society's fascination with this concept. Even photography has embraced laziness as seen in images like "Young Woman and Child in the Garden. " This black-and-white photo captures a serene moment where relaxation takes center stage. From lithographs like "Caversham" to engravings such as "A Day's Alligator Shooting in Jamaica, " various forms of art have celebrated moments when one chooses to let go and unwind. They remind us that being lazy doesn't equate to wasting time but rather finding balance within ourselves. Lastly, paintings like "A Convalescent" from 1876 showcase how rest can aid healing processes both physically and mentally. It emphasizes that sometimes doing nothing is exactly what our bodies and minds need to rejuvenate.