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Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire
MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire

German Massage Parlour
Greetings from the Massage Parlour ! A young lady in spotty swimwear is treated (rather vigourously I would imagine) by a rather solid-looking Masseuse, who is kneading away at knots

Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. She looks for relief among some of the old ones
GIBSON: READER, 1900. Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. She looks for relief among some of the old ones. Pen and ink drawing, 1900

Arabic cushions, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Close up of the head of a reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pha Baat Tai, Luang Prabang, Laos

Tombstone of Cecilia Aprile attributed to Francesco Laurana but more likely from his workshop, preserved in the Regional Gallery of Sicily, Palermo

Two Deer enjoy Breakfast in Bed (charged extra)
" Pass the toast, dear..!" - Mr and Mrs Roebuck enjoying an early morning cuppa in bed at the Old Stags Head Inn. I wonder if she has ant-eloped with him...! Date: 1914

Studdys Nightmare by George Studdy
Bonzo and Co. get their own back on the artist, after the Christmas pudding. George Studdy, the creator of the comic canine Bonzo

Diana
Artist: Titian (after) - Title: Diana - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 68 x 115.5

Young Girl Reading, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XJL61308 Young Girl Reading, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 81.1x64.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Dirty Dog on Bed 1909
A white puppy sleeps on a bed: he is covered in mud, and has left dirty pawprints all over the covers and pillow

Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1197503 Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 54x73.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Mikhail Glinka at the time of his composition of the opera Ruslan
XIR77609 Portrait of Mikhail Glinka at the time of his composition of the opera Ruslan and Ludmilla, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

LILLIE LANGTRY (1852-1929). British actress

Girl in traditional Thai clothes eating rice, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912619 Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church

Children making a house of cards (engraving)
8631313 Children making a house of cards (engraving) by Forbes, Elizabeth Adela Stanhope (1859-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children making a house of cards)

The cottage door (engraving)
8635196 The cottage door (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cottage door; old woman making lace with a mother and child)

Stop your tickling, Jock (chromolitho)
8635510 Stop your tickling, Jock (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stop your tickling, Jock. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Portrait of a young egyptian girl reclining in a chair. She is wearing ethnic dress
3572310 Portrait of a young egyptian girl reclining in a chair. She is wearing ethnic dress and is posing in the studio smoking the narghile

Umberto II of Savoy and Princess Maria Jose during the celebration of their marriage in the Pauline Chapel
3568661 Umberto II of Savoy and Princess Maria Jose during the celebration of their marriage in the Pauline Chapel, Vatican City; (add.info.: Pauline Chapel)

Dance and pillowfight in house underground (colour litho)
3642222 Dance and pillowfight in house underground (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance and pillowfight in house underground)

An elderly thai priest sitting on a cushion, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3570300 An elderly thai priest sitting on a cushion, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Siam, Asia 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A young woman sleeping on candid embroidered sheets in a bed
3561417 A young woman sleeping on candid embroidered sheets in a bed; (add.info.: 1896 ca. Photographer: Puyo, Emile Constant); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton)
1767221 A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton); 165x205 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Presentation of the crown of Italy to King Victor Emmanuel by the city of Turin (engraving)
8677120 Presentation of the crown of Italy to King Victor Emmanuel by the city of Turin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Keeping Guard (engraving)
8635863 Keeping Guard (engraving) by Woolnoth, Thomas A. (1785-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping Guard. Illustration from The Juvenile Album, or Tales from Far and Near)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Othello and Desdemona (coloured engraving)
8646720 Beauties of Shakespeare: Othello and Desdemona (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello and Desdemona)

Layla Holding a Bird by Edmund Dulac, 1911 (screen print)
3036015 Layla Holding a Bird by Edmund Dulac, 1911 (screen print) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Layla holding a bird in the palace)

Pillows battle, 1909 (print)
2759693 Pillows battle, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Sport. Coll. Part. Sport. Pillows battle Photo in: Je Sais Tout (magazine), France, Aug. , 1909.); Photo © CCI.

Bed collapsing under a happy couple (colour litho)
8656543 Bed collapsing under a happy couple (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bed collapsing under a happy couple)

Three young egyptian women in ethnic dress. One of them is reclining on a sofa
3572304 Three young egyptian women in ethnic dress. One of them is reclining on a sofa. At her feet, on soft cushions, the other two girls are posing, their faces covered by veils

Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560982 Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Prince Charles and Princess Anne (b/w photo)
8672230 Prince Charles and Princess Anne (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Charles and Princess Anne)

I wonder if he will come (colour litho)
8656814 I wonder if he will come (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I wonder if he will come. Woman in a yellow dress waiting for her lover)

This beats work (colour litho)
8656603 This beats work (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This beats work. Woman reading and eating chocolates in bed)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669931 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560985 Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of Mornay Joull
3575951 Portrait of Mornay Joull by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: France 1884 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Pigeon, Pillar, Pillows, Pilot, Pincers, Pirates, Pistol, Piston, Pitcher, Pitcher, Pitchfork, Pitman (engraving)
8650065 Pigeon, Pillar, Pillows, Pilot, Pincers, Pirates, Pistol, Piston, Pitcher, Pitcher, Pitchfork, Pitman (engraving) by German School

Beauties of Shakespeare: Othello and Desdemona (coloured engraving)
8646730 Beauties of Shakespeare: Othello and Desdemona (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello and Desdemona)

This is no place for a Minister's son! (colour litho)
8656559 This is no place for a Minister's son! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is no place for a Minister's son)

Maid and a flea (colour litho)
8655949 Maid and a flea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid and a flea. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The crown of Italy (engraving)
8677209 The crown of Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crown of Italy. Presentation of a crown to King Victor Emmanuel by the city of Turin)

L'esclave, 1881 (oil on canvas)
8900201 L'esclave, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Stewart, Julius Leblanc (1855-1919); 76.2 x 48 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Gunner McPhail, 107th Co. (Canadians), who escaped from Germans, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gunner McPhail, 107th Co. (Canadians), who escaped from Germans, between 1914 and c1915. Soldier at a Canadian base hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France during World War I.

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"Pillow: A Timeless Companion in Art, Cinema, and Comfort" Throughout history, the humble pillow has played a significant role in various aspects of our lives. From ancient traditions to modern comforts, this soft and supportive object has left its mark on countless cultures worldwide. In the late 19th century, an advert for Gossage Soap showcased the importance of a clean and fresh pillow as part of one's daily routine. The image depicted a serene scene where cleanliness was emphasized alongside the presence of a fluffy pillow. The Kama Sutra, an ancient Indian text from the 19th century by Vatsyayana, highlighted pillows as essential props for intimate encounters. Intricately painted miniatures portrayed couples indulging in passionate moments while being supported by plush cushions. American cinema actress Marilyn Monroe famously graced screens in "How to Marry A Millionaire, " capturing hearts with her beauty and charm. In one scene, she reclined against a luxurious pillow exuding elegance and sophistication. Renowned American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson captured society's longing for comfort through his pen and ink drawing titled "She looks for relief among some of the old ones. " This artwork humorously depicted individuals seeking solace amidst piles of worn-out pillows. German massage parlors have long recognized the therapeutic benefits that pillows offer during relaxation sessions. Clients are pampered with plush cushions supporting their bodies as they unwind from daily stresses. Arabic culture embraces decorative cushions known as Arabic cushions or floor seating arrangements called majlis. These vibrant pillows not only provide physical comfort but also add aesthetic appeal to traditional gatherings or homes adorned with intricate patterns. A close-up view reveals that even Buddha statues enjoy resting their heads on soft surfaces. In Buddhist artistry, such as reclining Buddha statues seen up-close, we witness how pillows symbolize tranquility and peace within spiritual practices. George Studdy's comical illustration titled "Studdys Nightmare" depicts a mischievous dog surrounded by torn pillows, creating chaos and hilarity.