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Furnish Collection (#8)

"Creating a Home: From Forest to Laid Table, Furnishing with History and Art" Step into this sunlit room where a girl finds solace in the pages of her book

Background imageFurnish Collection: A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)

A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)
658199 A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas) by Frangiamore, Salvatore (1853-1915); 67.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slap in the Face. Salvatore Frangiamore (fl. 1897). Oil on canvas

Background imageFurnish Collection: La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)

La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageFurnish Collection: Glamour postcard

Glamour postcard
LLM459876 Glamour postcard by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Glamour postcard); © Look and Learn

Background imageFurnish Collection: Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving)

Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving)
486475 Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem

Background imageFurnish Collection: Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas)
863223 Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas) by Tresham, Henry (1751-1814); 152.4x238.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageFurnish Collection: Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V

Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V
BCC393560 Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V, engraved by Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert (1522-90), 1555 (engraving) by Heemskerck

Background imageFurnish Collection: Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas)

Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas)
658745 Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 65.5x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Sorrow. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911). Oil on canvas

Background imageFurnish Collection: Danae and the golden shower, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S

Danae and the golden shower, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438535 Danae and the golden shower, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Background imageFurnish Collection: A Princely Couple in a Palace, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco)

A Princely Couple in a Palace, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco)
EAM162626 A Princely Couple in a Palace, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco) by Indian School, (5th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra, India; (add.info.: Couple princier dans un palais; )

Background imageFurnish Collection: Sleeping Beauty (oil on panel)

Sleeping Beauty (oil on panel)
CH139751 Sleeping Beauty (oil on panel) by Breakspeare, William A. (1855-1914); 18.5x28.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageFurnish Collection: Henri IV (1553-1610) on his deathbed, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Henri IV (1553-1610) on his deathbed, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224455 Henri IV (1553-1610) on his deathbed, 1610 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Henry IV on his deathbed; )

Background imageFurnish Collection: Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239751 Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafrensen

Background imageFurnish Collection: The Hand, front cover of La Vie Populaire, 1885 (litho)

The Hand, front cover of La Vie Populaire, 1885 (litho)
CHT418382 The Hand, front cover of La Vie Populaire, 1885 (litho) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Main)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Rat Seller during the Siege of Paris, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Rat Seller during the Siege of Paris, 1870 (oil on canvas)
XIR212795 Rat Seller during the Siege of Paris, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Chaillou, Narcisse (b.1837); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageFurnish Collection: Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)

Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
490412 Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vertu Irresolue); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageFurnish Collection: Erotic Scene, House of the Centurion (fresco)

Erotic Scene, House of the Centurion (fresco)
ALG113502 Erotic Scene, House of the Centurion (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy

Background imageFurnish Collection: The Count made advances to Suzanne while Cherubin was concealed on the chair

The Count made advances to Suzanne while Cherubin was concealed on the chair
LRI4673870 The Count made advances to Suzanne while Cherubin was concealed on the chair, from The Wedding of Figaro by Mozart (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Mozart Museum, Prague

Background imageFurnish Collection: Advantages of Modern Education, pub. Feb. 1825 by C. William (coloured engraving)

Advantages of Modern Education, pub. Feb. 1825 by C. William (coloured engraving)
SC22746 Advantages of Modern Education, pub. Feb.1825 by C.William (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageFurnish Collection: French law on the Separation of the Churches and the State (1905)

French law on the Separation of the Churches and the State (1905) : inventory of the goods of churches
1729631 French law on the Separation of the Churches and the State (1905) : inventory of the goods of churches : here in February 1906 a barricade inside church of Saint Pierre du Gros Caillou in

Background imageFurnish Collection: The tavern (fresco)

The tavern (fresco)
LRI4664857 The tavern (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut)

Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut)
7186182 Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sella stercoraria)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Visiting the Sick James Gillray, July 1806. Charles James Fox in armchair

Visiting the Sick James Gillray, July 1806. Charles James Fox in armchair, obviously ill (he died in September)
528672 Visiting the Sick James Gillray, July 1806. Charles James Fox in armchair, obviously ill (he died in September). Mrs Fitzherbert urges him to confess, Prince of Wales wipes away tears

Background imageFurnish Collection: An Art Deco Bedroom with Furnishings by Pomone (b / w photo)

An Art Deco Bedroom with Furnishings by Pomone (b / w photo)
1729041 An Art Deco Bedroom with Furnishings by Pomone (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: A man bedroom with furniture made of pear)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Portrait of a Woman, 19th century (Watercolour)

Portrait of a Woman, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261516 Portrait of a Woman, 19th century (Watercolour) by Longhurst (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Miniature of James Alexander, 1780-1816 (Pencil)

Miniature of James Alexander, 1780-1816 (Pencil)
7261509 Miniature of James Alexander, 1780-1816 (Pencil) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x13 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageFurnish Collection: A Roll, Herring, Silver Saltcellar, Large Roemer and Knife on a Draped Table, c. 1644 (oil on panel)

A Roll, Herring, Silver Saltcellar, Large Roemer and Knife on a Draped Table, c. 1644 (oil on panel)
7262151 A Roll, Herring, Silver Saltcellar, Large Roemer and Knife on a Draped Table, c.1644 (oil on panel) by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); 72x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Sunlit Interior

Sunlit Interior
CBR35915 Sunlit Interior by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); Private Collection; Photo © Connaught Brown, London

Background imageFurnish Collection: Rouen, 1800-52 (Watercolour)

Rouen, 1800-52 (Watercolour)
7261578 Rouen, 1800-52 (Watercolour) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); 30.87x22.18 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Rouen, France)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour)

Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261565 Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x10.8 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Seated Chinese man smoking)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Mrs John Charles, widow of Lieutenant Charles, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Mrs John Charles, widow of Lieutenant Charles, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261538 Mrs John Charles, widow of Lieutenant Charles, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 19x16 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Mrs John Charles)

Background imageFurnish Collection: NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY, 1813 (engraving)

NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY, 1813 (engraving)
7262212 NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, 1821 (Pencil)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1821 (Pencil)
7261434 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1821 (Pencil) by Marryat, Francis Samuel (1826-55) (after); 26x28.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte)

Background imageFurnish Collection: Portrait of a Woman Seated at a Table, c. 1896 (w / c, white and red tempera over graphite)

Portrait of a Woman Seated at a Table, c. 1896 (w / c, white and red tempera over graphite)
7262384 Portrait of a Woman Seated at a Table, c.1896 (w/c, white and red tempera over graphite) by Houghton, Will (1816-1916); 30.5x23.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageFurnish Collection: BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving)

BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving)
7262213 BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving) by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!)




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"Creating a Home: From Forest to Laid Table, Furnishing with History and Art" Step into this sunlit room where a girl finds solace in the pages of her book. The soft glow illuminates the carefully chosen furnishings that bring warmth and comfort to this space. From the forest to the laid table, every piece tells a story. A vibrant color lithograph depicts Andrew Carnegie, known as "The King of Trusts, " reminding us of his immense influence on American industry. Regency era window curtains add an elegant touch, framing the view outside while maintaining privacy within. Their intricate design reflects the craftsmanship of yesteryears. In an engraving capturing Jesus Christ driving out money-changers from the Temple, we see how furnishing extends beyond material objects. It encompasses our values and beliefs, shaping our environment and interactions. A mischievous girl leans over a sink in a chromolitho print - perhaps causing trouble or simply exploring her surroundings. This artwork reminds us that even mundane tasks can be transformed by imagination and curiosity. A black-and-white photo captures Robert Franz, a German composer whose melodies still resonate today. His portrait serves as inspiration for creating harmonious spaces that reflect our passions and interests. William McInnes gazes at us from an oil-on-canvas painting - his presence adding depth and character to any room he inhabits. Just like him, each piece we choose has its own unique personality that contributes to our overall decor scheme. An amusing color lithograph portrays a man being squashed by an extremely fat woman - reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously when it comes to interior design choices. Sometimes whimsy is just what we need to lighten up our living spaces. Jackie Coogan's 1920 black-and-white photograph transports us back in time when simplicity reigned supreme. In this fast-paced world, incorporating vintage elements can provide both nostalgia and grounding amidst modern chaos.