Female Work Collection

Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR231251 Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Hedouin, Pierre Edmond Alexandre (1820-89); Musee Municipal, Villefranche-sur-Saone

The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276973 The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 49.53x65.41 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century
7286252 Woman working on a loom in a factory in 19th century. by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman working on a loom in a factory in the 19th century)

Cigar Making in Seville, 1899 (oil on canvas)
5859642 Cigar Making in Seville, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Canals y Llambi, Ricardo (1876-1931); 61.2x50.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Ricardo Canals y Llambi (1876-1931))

The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper)
5861861 The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 52.5x42.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890))

Cottages with a Woman Working in the Middle Ground, 1890 (charcoal, pen, ink, pastel and chalk on paper)
5860162 Cottages with a Woman Working in the Middle Ground, 1890 (charcoal, pen, ink, pastel and chalk on paper by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 47x62 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
5859641 The Maid, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 44.5--30.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Francois Bonvin (1817-87))

Women carrying baskets on their heads, Haiti, 1789 (engraving)
1729638 Women carrying baskets on their heads, Haiti, 1789 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Haiti, 1789 : women carrying baskets on the head, engraving)

Detail of The Harvest, (Moses receives the Ten Commandments), 1576 (oil on canvas)
XAM65690 Detail of The Harvest, (Moses receives the Ten Commandments), 1576 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Francesco (Francesco da Ponte) (1549-92); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Peasant leading her cow and sheep to the fields, 1863 (pastel)
BRM347373 Peasant leading her cow and sheep to the fields, 1863 (pastel) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection

The Haymaker (oil on canvas)
XIR426203 The Haymaker (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France

African-American Auxiliaries, Ruth Wade and Lucille Mayo, repairing trucks in Fort Des Moines
1720221 African-American Auxiliaries, Ruth Wade and Lucille Mayo, repairing trucks in Fort Des Moines, 8th December 1942 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Well of the Casbah at Tangier (oil on canvas)
6452861 The Well of the Casbah at Tangier (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Auguste (1809-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delacroix, Auguste (1809-68))

Mussel Gatherers, Brittany (oil on canvas)
7076522 Mussel Gatherers, Brittany (oil on canvas) by Hagborg, August Wilhelm Nikolaus (1852-1921); 99.1x81.2 cm; Private Collection

The End of the Day (oil on canvas)
7076475 The End of the Day (oil on canvas) by Peterssen, Hjalmer Eilif Emanuel (1852-1928); Private Collection

Gardeners at Work (oil on panel)
145489 Gardeners at Work (oil on panel) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); 25.8x36.7 cm; Private Collection

"Do you execute your own designs?"(engraving)
7193771 " Do you execute your own designs?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Do you execute your own designs)

Embroidering the War Costume, c. 1837 (w / c and gouache on paper)
5310495 Embroidering the War Costume, c.1837 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 15.9x13 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Pergola overlooking Amalfi, 1844 (oil on canvas)
147370 Pergola overlooking Amalfi, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Rorbye, Martinus (1803-48); 73x102 cm; Private Collection

The Watering Place, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7076716 The Watering Place, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Muenier, Jules Alexis (1863-1942); 156x156 cm; Private Collection

A Milkmaid Crossing A Ford with Sheep and Cattle Beyond, 1857 (oil on canvas)
7064891 A Milkmaid Crossing A Ford with Sheep and Cattle Beyond, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Percy, Sidney Richard (1821-86); 54x89.5 cm; Private Collection

Harvesting, circa 1885. (Oil on canvas)
7205732 Harvesting, circa 1885. (Oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 25, 75x32 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York, USA; Syracuse University Art Museum

Peasants at Work at a Bleaching Ground (oil on canvas)
6436354 Peasants at Work at a Bleaching Ground (oil on canvas) by Apshoven, Thomas van (1622-65); Private Collection

"The Bonny Fish ye re sellin "(engraving)
7188337 " The Bonny Fish ye re sellin " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merchant with her account book, 19th century (Engraving)
7211563 Merchant with her account book, 19th century (Engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); (add.info.: Nineteenth-century trader at her counter with her account book - Engraving by Eugene)

Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket, 1870s (albumen silver print from glass negative)
7207375 Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket, 1870s (albumen silver print from glass negative) by French Photographer, (19th century); 17x13.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Assembly line for television broadcasting equipment at the Telefunken manufacturing plant
RYS355862 Assembly line for television broadcasting equipment at the Telefunken manufacturing plant, Berlin, c.1935 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; German

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"Unveiling the Strength and Grace Through Art" Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas): A timeless depiction of women toiling in the fields, showcasing their resilience and resourcefulness. The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas): An intimate portrayal of a woman's laborious task, reminding us of the often unseen work that keeps societies running smoothly. Woman working on a loom in a factory in the 19th century: Symbolizing the industrial revolution's impact on female employment and highlighting their contribution to economic progress. Cigar Making in Seville, 1899 (oil on canvas): Capturing the dexterity and expertise required by women engaged in skilled trades during an era when gender roles were strictly defined. The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper): Celebrating rural women's vital role as agricultural workers who sustain communities through their dedication to harvesting nature's bounty. Cottages with a Woman Working in the Middle Ground, 1890 (charcoal, pen, ink, pastel and chalk on paper): Depicting domestic labor as an essential part of everyday life while emphasizing its significance within family dynamics. The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas): Offering insight into household service work performed by countless women throughout history – often overlooked but crucial for maintaining households' smooth functioning. Women carrying baskets on their heads, Haiti, 1789 (engraving): Showcasing Haitian women's strength and resilience as they carry out physically demanding tasks while embodying cultural traditions passed down through generations. Detail of The Harvest (Moses receives Ten Commandments), 1576 (oil on canvas): Highlighting biblical narratives where female figures actively participate in agricultural activities alongside men – illustrating equality even amidst ancient times.