Snoozing Collection

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

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

Railway Sleeper - Euston Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a women patiently cleaning the carpet around her snoozing husband. Lets hope that cigarette falls into his lap and wakes him up. Date: c.1924

One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another (engraving)
5234110 One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another)

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing post young gentleman propped up against a bollard at Marylebone Station after a wild Christmas party! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Reclining Nude, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Giovanni Boldini
Reclining Nude, late 19th/early 20th century. From the collection of Marquis de Biron

Woman sleeping on deck chair on Tenby Beach, Wales
A woman holidaymaker wearing a floppy sun hat sleeps in a deck chair behind a windbreak on the sandy beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. A man lies on an inflatable sunbed next to her

Awkward Pelican Snoozing on a Railing
Pelican Perched on a Railing on the River Torrens, Adelaide, South Australia

Raccoon, young animal resting on branch in cherry tree in garden, Hessen, Germany Date: 15-Jul-19

Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho)
3641566 Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Quiet Husband, print made by John June, c. 1768 (hand-coloured engraving)
695542 The Quiet Husband, print made by John June, c.1768 (hand-coloured engraving) by Collet, John (c.1725-80) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

The Last Supper, c. 1525 (oil on panel)
ALM403426 The Last Supper, c.1525 (oil on panel) by Master of Portillo (fl.c.1523-30) (attr. to); 146.4x167x7.6 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Allegory of Sloth (pen & ink and wash on paper)
478825 Allegory of Sloth (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 60x98.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: pricked for transfer); Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish

Watching the Child Play, 1909 (oil on canvas)
NUL386980 Watching the Child Play, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 56.5x64 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A Gentlemans Club (ink & w / c on paper)
3247620 A Gentlemans Club (ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Monthly Nurse (a woman who looked after a mother and her baby after childbirth). Date: 1840

OLD AGE / BRIGHTON SNOOZE
People, mostly elderly, snoozing in deckchairs on the Brighton seafront Date: 1962

Snoozing (pencil on paper)
5888952 Snoozing (pencil on paper) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); 10.2x15.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

A Quiet Doze After Dinner, print made by H. Pyall, c. 1827-33 (hand-coloured engraving)
740538 A Quiet Doze After Dinner, print made by H. Pyall, c.1827-33 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cats in a classroom: the teacher is dozing and so the students are misbehaving (chromolitho)
5238639 Cats in a classroom: the teacher is dozing and so the students are misbehaving (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats in a classroom)

The Bed of Justice, illustration from The Arabian Nights
PER224782 The Bed of Justice, illustration from The Arabian Nights, 1895 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thousand and One Nights ; ); French

The Convent Raven, 1870 (oil on canvas)
2830857 The Convent Raven, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98); 59x44 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of Lord Winterstoke

Cigar and theatre ticket sales counter at the Hotel Cadillac, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380605 Cigar and theatre ticket sales counter at the Hotel Cadillac, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Union Square Hotel at Union Square East and 15th Street, New York
MNY380774 The Union Square Hotel at Union Square East and 15th Street, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Girl sleeping in the garden, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731210 Girl sleeping in the garden, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sleeping in the garden)

READING ALOUD FROM BOOK
Reading aloud from a book Date: 19th Century

Kashmir, Srinagar - boatman paddles boat with animal fodder
Kashmir, Srinagar. A boatman paddles a boat carrying animal fodder though a canal covered with green weed Date: 1986

Kashmir, Srinagar. Boatman asleep in shade on back of boat
Kashmir, Srinagar. A lazy boatman asleep in shade on back of a boat carrying animal fodder Date: 1986

Sleeping man on Vaporetto, Venice
Passengers on Vaporetto, Venice, Italy. A man, heavily wrapped up against the cold, snoozes in his seat on a bitterly cold and wet day Date: 2013

A woman sleeps at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong market
A woman sleeps soundly while waiting for customers at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong Market Date: 1979

Old lady asleep with paperback book
An old lady falls asleep outdoors with her Agatha Christie who-done-it paperback book. Herefordshire, England Date: circa 1970

Sleeping boy, Bangkok market
A small boy sleeps on his mothers flower stall in a Bangkok market, Thailand Date: circa 1985

Sleeping old man on doorstep, Turkey
An old Turkish man in cloth cap snoozes on a doorstep in Avenos, Turkey Date: circa 1984

Sleeping pensioners, Norfolk beach
An elderly couple sit in the shelter of a wooden groyne on a beach near Hunstanton, Norfolk, England, and snooze soundly. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Soft, furry bunnies huddled together to take a nap

Dancer Sleeping, pub. 1925. Creator: Laura Knight (1877 - 1970)
Dancer Sleeping, pub. 1925 (engraving)

The Haymakers, 1880. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Haymakers, 1880. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Polar Bear Sleeping In The Snow; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) Using Each Other For Pillows As They Sleep Blissfully; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

A Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Resting With Its Eyes Closed; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Has His Eyes Closed During A Very Peaceful Sleep; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

A Baby Asleep On A Pillar

Hedgehog -Erinaceus europaeus- in old tree stump, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

The Man Who Slept Through H. M. Bateman
While his fellow voyagers cruise up the Nile and enjoy the spectacle of an Egyptian sunset, a man sleeps through on deck, blissfully unaware of what he is missing

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"Snoozing: A Journey through Tranquil Moments" Amidst the bustling Blackpool prom, a peaceful sleeper finds solace in slumber. As the Western Electric vacuum cleaner hums softly, a patient woman cleans her way to tranquility. Wine dribbles from one man's glass onto another, but their snooze remains undisturbed in this timeless engraving. Melton Mowbray Station's railway sleeper provides a serene respite for weary travelers on their journey. Euston Station's railway sleeper offers a moment of repose amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. On a wooden bench, a young pug dozes off, oblivious to the world around it. Marylebone Station's railway sleeper becomes an oasis of calm amidst the chaos of daily commuting. The Festival of Britain celebrates art and innovation while also providing moments for visitors to rest and recharge with soothing naps. Giovanni Boldini captures the essence of serenity in his reclining nude artwork from the late 19th/early 20th century. Woman sleeping peacefully on Tenby Beach's deck chair as waves lull her into blissful dreams in picturesque Wales. An awkward pelican finds comfort snoozing atop a railing, showcasing nature’s ability to find peace even in unusual places. A raccoon rests upon a cherry tree branch in Germany’s garden; its youthful slumber embodies pure tranquility amid nature’s beauty. In these diverse scenes across various settings and contexts, "snoozing" takes center stage as individuals seek respite from their busy lives or find peace within themselves—whether it be by sleeping on Blackpool promenade or indulging in some much-needed relaxation at train stations or beaches worldwide.