Bathing Establishment Collection (#4)

Rueil, Chateau De La Malmaison, Bathroom of Napoleon I (colour photo)
2796991 Rueil, Chateau De La Malmaison, Bathroom of Napoleon I (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rueil, Chateau De La Malmaison)

Mass baptisms (colour litho)
2777869 Mass baptisms (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mass baptisms... In Glasgow, England, more than a hundred people, of both sexes)

While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho)
2783865 While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho)
2783699 Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Summer Excursions, Boulogne (engraving)
1608996 Summer Excursions, Boulogne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Excursions, Boulogne)

Mediterranean Electric Telegraph (engraving)
1608223 Mediterranean Electric Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mediterranean Electric Telegraph)

Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving)
1595281 Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana)

Fol. 89r Hot Water, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142973 Fol.89r Hot Water, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

Two lovers drawing hearts in the sand at the beach (litho)
6001433 Two lovers drawing hearts in the sand at the beach (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two lovers drawing hearts in the sand at the beach)

Queen Square, Bath (engraving)
5235634 Queen Square, Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Square, Bath. Writing Paper.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing, in Osimo (colour litho)
2815031 The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing, in Osimo (colour litho) by Beltrame

Jackie, a six-year-old lion from the Los Angeles Zoological Garden, takes a lukewarm bath... (colour litho)
2778147 Jackie, a six-year-old lion from the Los Angeles Zoological Garden, takes a lukewarm bath... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackie)

In Rome, a maid, helped by one of her companions, was staining a dress with gasoline... (colour litho)
2778092 In Rome, a maid, helped by one of her companions, was staining a dress with gasoline... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rome, a maid)

Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio (colour litho)
2778374 Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Avengers of Morality (Colour Litho)
2777798 The Avengers of Morality (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The avengers of morals)

Of the newest sports devices, the hydrocycles, are in these days the distraction of... (colour litho)
2808923 Of the newest sports devices, the hydrocycles, are in these days the distraction of... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: These days)

The inspirational war of fashion (Colour Litho)
2808806 The inspirational war of fashion (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The inspirational war of fashion)

Littorio Youth (Colour Litho)
2783930 Littorio Youth (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth of the Littorio)

"The Caesar", "Hands piping to Bathe"(engraving)
1608086 " The Caesar", " Hands piping to Bathe" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Caesar")

Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving)
1620934 Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cruise of Naval Volunteers, Trip to Norway (engraving)
1590241 A Cruise of Naval Volunteers, Trip to Norway (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise of Naval Volunteers, Trip to Norway)

The New Bathing Establishment at Boulogne-sur-Mer (engraving)
1102578 The New Bathing Establishment at Boulogne-sur-Mer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Bathing Establishment at Boulogne-sur-Mer)

The Latest Innovation at the Seaside (engraving)
1051044 The Latest Innovation at the Seaside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Innovation at the Seaside)

Three cheerful young ladies from Los Angeles, California, wanted to show originality and daring... (colour litho)
2778093 Three cheerful young ladies from Los Angeles, California, wanted to show originality and daring... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The entertainment of the bathing season (Colour Litho)
2777797 The entertainment of the bathing season (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leisures of the beach season)

The Useless Ardiments (Colour Litho)
2777750 The Useless Ardiments (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The useless ardiments)

complications... bathing areas (colour litho)
2783834 complications... bathing areas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing complications)

The British have fun (colour litho)
2809220 The British have fun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British have fun)

Bath: Queen Square (b / w photo)
6027174 Bath: Queen Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Square)

Young woman in a bathing costume (coloured photo)
6031711 Young woman in a bathing costume (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman in a bathing costume)

Young woman in a bathing costume (coloured photo)
6031710 Young woman in a bathing costume (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman in a bathing costume)

Venus Entrant au Bain, L education de l Amour (engraving)
5227392 Venus Entrant au Bain, L education de l Amour (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus Entrant au Bain, L education de l Amour)

Part of Queen Square, Bath (engraving)
6019452 Part of Queen Square, Bath (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of Queen Square, Bath)

The Hot Springs of Colorado (engraving)
3627924 The Hot Springs of Colorado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hot Springs of Colorado)

The Mirage on the Sea (Colour Litho)
2778482 The Mirage on the Sea (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mirage on the sea. A singular scene took place on the beach of Tripoli)

The Jokes with Death (Colour Litho)
2778289 The Jokes with Death (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The jokes with death)

A wedding... wet (colour litho)
2778281 A wedding... wet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A... wet marriage)

Leisure activities from across the Ocean (colour litho)
2778253 Leisure activities from across the Ocean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leisure from across the Ocean)

In Montalto di Castro, near Civitavecchia, a group of bathers, composed of seven women... (colour litho)
2777967 In Montalto di Castro, near Civitavecchia, a group of bathers, composed of seven women... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The curiosities of sport (colour litho)
2809143 The curiosities of sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curiosities of sport)

No. 15 Queen Square, Bath, the Staircase (b / w photo)
3652387 No. 15 Queen Square, Bath, the Staircase (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No. 15 Queen Square, Bath, the Staircase)

I Have Just Caught The Post (colour litho)
3094687 I Have Just Caught The Post (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Have Just Caught The Post. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le bain (colour litho)
3095702 Le bain (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bain. Illustration for Imagier de L Enfance, La Maison (L Martinet)

Young woman in a bathing costume (coloured photo)
6031714 Young woman in a bathing costume (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman in a bathing costume)

Boys swimming in the sea (colour litho)
5998302 Boys swimming in the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys swimming in the sea)

Woman spilling a pitcher of water over herself during the night
5893687 Woman spilling a pitcher of water over herself during the night. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Woman in nightcap)

The British Bather, How to Bathe in a Land where there are No Bathing Machines (engraving)
1056564 The British Bather, How to Bathe in a Land where there are No Bathing Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Bather)

Sketches in British North America (engraving)
1045316 Sketches in British North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in British North America)

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"Bathing Establishments: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to Italy, 1955, where a tent on the beach served as a humble bathing establishment. The simplicity of this scene captures the essence of an era long gone. Moving forward to 1957, we find ourselves on Capri Island in Campania, Italy. Here, another picturesque beach setting unfolds before our eyes. The vibrant atmosphere and crystal-clear waters beckon visitors from far and wide. Delving deeper into history, we encounter a woodcut depicting women bathing. This ancient art form transports us to a time when communal bathing was not only practical but also socially significant. Shifting gears dramatically, we stumble upon "The White Slave, " an oil painting from 1888 that exposes the harsh realities faced by many during that period. It serves as a stark reminder of the dark side hidden behind seemingly idyllic scenes. Fast-forwarding to c. 1944, we discover an intriguing advertisement promoting healthy skin for job security. In times of war and uncertainty, maintaining one's appearance became crucial for professional success. Our journey takes yet another turn with "The Tragic End of a Child, " a poignant lithograph capturing heart-wrenching emotions surrounding loss and grief—a powerful reminder that life's beauty can sometimes be overshadowed by tragedy. On a lighter note, "Breakfast after the Bath" presents us with pastel hues delicately applied onto paper laid down on board between 1895-98. This artwork encapsulates moments of tranquility following personal care routines—an intimate glimpse into daily rituals. Venturing further back in time to ancient Rome in 1928 through print media brings us face-to-face with servitude depicted in "A Slave Pours Scented Oil on Her Mistress' Hair. " This portrayal sheds light on societal dynamics prevalent at that time while showcasing intricate grooming practices.