Childcare Collection (#16)

The Holy Family, c1624. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
The Holy Family, c1624. From The Connoisseur Volume XXV. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1909]

Merlin Taketh the Child Arthur into His Keeping, c1893. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Merlin Taketh the Child Arthur into His Keeping, c1893. An illustration for Sir Thomas Malory (d1471) reworking of Le Morte d Arthur

Duchess of Devonshire and Child, c1786. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Duchess of Devonshire and Child, c1786. Painting held at Chatsworth House. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

In The Garden, c1911. Artist: Richard Emile Miller
In The Garden, c1911. From The Studio Volume 52. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911]

Public Dinners, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Public Dinners, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Hungarian Peasant Life, c1932. Artist: Rudolf Balogh
Hungarian Peasant Life, c1932. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

The Admonition, 18th century. Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Admonition, 18th century. From French Painting by T. W. Earp. [Avalon Press, London, 1945]

The Virgin and Child, c1493-9. Artist: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
The Virgin and Child, c1493-9. Painting housed in The National Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 122. [The Studio Ltd, London, 1941]

A Cheife Herowans Wyfe, c1585. Artist: John White
A Cheife Herowans Wyfe, c1585. A painting of southern Algonquian Indians. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]

After School, 19th century. Artist: Charles Turner
After School, 19th century. After Maria Spilsbury (1777-1823). From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Going To School, c19th century. Artist: Charles Turner
Going To School, c19th century. After Maria Spilsbury (1777-1823). From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527. Artist: Correggio
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527. St Catherine of Alexandria with the Virgin and Child, watched by St Sebastian. Painting housed in the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of a Lady and Three Children, 17th century, (1907). Artist: Sebastien Bourdon
Portrait of a Lady and Three Children, 17th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

Pencil Drawing by Auguste Rodin, c1860-1906, (1906-7). Artist: Auguste Rodin
Pencil Drawing by Auguste Rodin, 1906-7. From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]

The Madonna of the Cat ( La Madonna del Gatto ), c1575, (1906). Artist: Anthony Cardon
The Madonna of the Cat ( La Madonna del Gatto ), c1575. After Federico Barocci (c1533-1612). Painting held in The National Gallery, London

The Sailors Orphans: or The Young Ladies Subscription, 1800, (1919). Artist: William Ward
The Sailors Orphans: or The Young Ladies Subscription, 1800. After William Redmore Bigg (1755-1828). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

The Virgin and Child, study for the Madonna di Foligno, c1511. (1903). Artist: Raphael
The Virgin and Child, study for the Madonna di Foligno, c1511. After a chalk study by Raphael (1483-1520). Original housed in the British Museum, London

Le Benedicite (Grace before Meat), c1740. (1911). Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Le Benedicite (Grace before Meat), c1740. After an oil painting by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779). From A History of Painting Vol. VI [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Mother and Child, 1900, (1906). Artist: Leonid Osipovich Pasternak
Mother and Child, 1900. After an original drawing by Leonid Osipovich Pasternak (1862-1945). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Drawing by Leonid Pasternak, 1904, (1906). Artist: Leonid Osipovich Pasternak
Drawing by Leonid Pasternak, 1904. After an original drawing by Leonid Osipovich Pasternak (1862-1945). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Kingsway Hall Creche for children with fathers at the war and mothers who are working, 1914
The Kingsway Hall Creche, where little children, whose fathers are at the war and whose mothers are out working, are fed and looked after, c1914

Infant Capuchin, 1825. The Order of Capuchin Friars Minor is an Order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief offshoots of the Franciscans. From an engraving published by R. A

Lady Anne Bothwells Lament, 1795. Artist: Peter Conde
Lady Anne Bothwells Lament, 1795. After Mrs. J L Tickell (1793-1842) From The Connoisseur Volume LII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]

Matins on Christmas Day, c1912. Artist: Anders Leonard Zorn
Matins on Christmas Day, c1912. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

La Berceuse (Portrait of Madame Roulin), 1889. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
La Berceuse (Portrait of Madame Roulin), 1889. From Van Gogh Paintings, introduction by Graham Reynolds. [Lindsay Drummond, Ltd & Les Editions du Chene, London & Paris, 1947]

The Holy Family with the Infant St John, 1788-9. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Holy Family with the Infant St John, 1788-9. Painting housed in the Tate, London. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXII. [Otto Limited, London, 1908-9]

Nurses and sucklings, c1300, (1924). Artist: Hildierand
Nurses and sucklings, c1300, (1924)

Aphrodite and Eros, end of 4th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Woman with a Child on Her Lap, 1640s. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child on Her Lap, 1640s. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Madame Faure at the Fourcade Creche, France, 1896. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Madame Faure at the Fourcade Creche, France, 1896. A visit from the wife of Felix Faure, President of France. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th April 1896

Queen Elizabeth Is cradle, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Queen Elizabeth Is cradle, (1896). Princess Elizabeth (1533-1603) spent much of her early childhood at the Royal Palace of Hatfield, Hatfield House

Claude and Renee, 1904. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Claude and Renee, 1904

Heat of Summer, (c1900-c1906?). Artist: Michael Brown
Heat of Summer, (c1900-c1906?)

Native American Penobscot cradle-board

Roman depiction of bathing a baby from a sarcophagus, from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome

Egyptian mother and child vase

Statue of a Phoenician mother-goddess holding a child seated on a throne

Greek terracotta statuette of a woman with a baby

Paris nursemaid giving her charges fresh air in the Champs Elysees, c1890

Woman holding Cradle, Salish Tribe, Pacific Northwest Coast Indian

Pottery Rattle of woman holding child, Mexico. Axtec, late Post-Classic Period, 1300-1520. At Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Terracotta mother-goddess with a child, Bronze Age. From The Louvre

Terracotta mother-goddess with a child, Tyre, Bronze Age, 1400 - 1230 BC
Terracotta mother-goddess with a child, Tyre, Bronze Age, 1400-1230 BC. Now in The Louvre

Victorian childrens poem - A Bright Idea
Vintage engraving of a Victorian childrens poem - A Bright Idea, In from the garden, little Joe, One day in february, Came with his eyes and cheeks aglow

android, ar, assistance, augmented reality, childcare, childhood, cloud, color image
Robot offering virtual reality helmet to girl

A Babys Chair in Henan, China
An apparently popular practice in Henan, in which infants were placed in a bronze bowl while their mother was away. For the poor child in question escape is quite impossible! 1927

Childcare - Incubators for Newborn and Premature babies
Advertising postcard for a French company producing Incubators for newborn and prematurely born infants - exhibited at the Paris Exposition of 1900

How to Wrap Baby 1881
The right and wrong ways of wrapping a baby: the one on the right will restrict movement and impede limb development. Date: 1881

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"Capturing the Essence of Childcare: A Journey Through Time and Love" In a serene garden, a lady stands tall, her small child holding her hand. The bond between mother and child is beautifully depicted in Andrea del Sarto's masterpiece, "Virgin and Child with Saints Catherine, Elisabeth and John the Baptist. " This timeless painting reminds us of the importance of nurturing care. Fast forward to Victorian times, where we witness a devoted mother caring for her sick child in 1870. Despite the challenges they face, love prevails as this mother selflessly tends to her little one's needs. Frederic Leighton's portrayal of Tessa at home from George Eliot's Romola transports us to another era. The tender moment captured on canvas showcases the intimate connection between a mother and child—a testament to the unbreakable bond that childcare fosters. Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida takes us into everyday life with his depiction of "After Bathing" in 1915. As a mother lovingly dries off her little one after their bath, we are reminded of those precious moments filled with warmth and tenderness that make up parenthood. Arthur Hacker's poignant piece titled "The Fisherman's Wife" depicts not only maternal love but also strength amidst adversity. In this artwork from 1885 (c1940), we see how mothers provide unwavering support for their children even in challenging circumstances. Moving forward through time again, Mme Valtat is captured sewing while her son Jean watches attentively by her side. This beautiful oil on canvas painting symbolizes both caregiving duties and passing down skills from generation to generation—an essential aspect throughout history. A stroll along La Promenade à l'Arc de Triomphe takes us back to Paris in 1919. Amidst bustling streets, a mother cherishes every step alongside her child—showcasing how childcare is not only about meeting physical needs but also creating lasting memories and experiences.