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Governess Collection (#5)

"Governess: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the captivating world of a governess, where history, art, and culture intertwine to create a mesmerizing tale

Background imageGoverness Collection: Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234049 Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg denying political leaders access to Kaiser Wilhelm

German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg denying political leaders access to Kaiser Wilhelm II (colour litho)
7201348 German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg denying political leaders access to Kaiser Wilhelm II (colour litho) by Wellner

Background imageGoverness Collection: Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases

Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases
6340109 Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire

Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339769 Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

Background imageGoverness Collection: The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)

The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)
989931 The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 59x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas)
989485 The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bouchard, Paul Louis (1853-1937); 274.3x365.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Cleopatra. Paul Louis Bouchard (1853-1937)

Background imageGoverness Collection: German maid returning from market, 16th century 1867 (engraving)

German maid returning from market, 16th century 1867 (engraving)
7234917 German maid returning from market, 16th century.. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: German maid returning from market)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass)

Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306876 Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

Background imageGoverness Collection: The announcement to H. M. Queen Victoria of Her accession to the Throne, June 20th, 1837

The announcement to H. M. Queen Victoria of Her accession to the Throne, June 20th, 1837
IL352872 The announcement to H.M. Queen Victoria of Her accession to the Throne, June 20th, 1837, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho) by Davie

Background imageGoverness Collection: North Coker Manor Farm (litho)

North Coker Manor Farm (litho)
7165735 North Coker Manor Farm (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Coker Manor Farm)

Background imageGoverness Collection: South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front (litho)

South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front (litho)
7165719 South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Wraxall Manor House, Garden Front)

Background imageGoverness Collection: A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c. 1770 (opaque w / c on paper)

A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c. 1770 (opaque w / c on paper, mounted on an album page)
6040465 A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c.1770 (opaque w/c on paper, mounted on an album page) by Khan, Muhammad Faqirullah (fl.1720-70); 27x18.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageGoverness Collection: Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching)

Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching)
1194918 Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 57x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGoverness Collection: Governess and girl of Silesia, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Governess and girl of Silesia, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234926 Governess and girl of Silesia, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governess and girl of Silesia, northern Germany)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c

Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
IL314834 Kanishka inaugurates Mahyana Buddhism, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley

Background imageGoverness Collection: Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893

Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893
7202669 Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893 by Seppo (active late 1890s); 182, 4 x 276 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageGoverness Collection: And after some training will resist the most violent eddies of the atmosphere (colour litho)

And after some training will resist the most violent eddies of the atmosphere (colour litho)
7180998 And after some training will resist the most violent eddies of the atmosphere (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Yatton Keynell Manor Farm (litho)

Yatton Keynell Manor Farm (litho)
7165734 Yatton Keynell Manor Farm (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yatton Keynell Manor Farm)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Audley House (litho)

Audley House (litho)
7165732 Audley House (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audley House. Illustration for Some Old Wiltshire Homes illustrated bys John Elyard (Charles J Clark)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Great Chaldfield Manor House (litho)

Great Chaldfield Manor House (litho)
7165728 Great Chaldfield Manor House (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Chaldfield Manor House)

Background imageGoverness Collection: South Woodlands Manor House, Mere (litho)

South Woodlands Manor House, Mere (litho)
7165724 South Woodlands Manor House, Mere (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Woodlands Manor House, Mere)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Clarendon House, Dinton (litho)

Clarendon House, Dinton (litho)
7165721 Clarendon House, Dinton (litho) by Elyard, Samuel John (1817-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarendon House, Dinton)

Background imageGoverness Collection: N

N
6523706 N. by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF). Illustrations signed L

Background imageGoverness Collection: English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving)

English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving)
7234855 English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet. 1831 (engraving)

Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet. 1831 (engraving)
7234808 Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: A young woman reading a love letter in her room. 1831 (engraving)

A young woman reading a love letter in her room. 1831 (engraving)
7234806 A young woman reading a love letter in her room.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: A rich gourmet feasting at home in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)

A rich gourmet feasting at home in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234789 A rich gourmet feasting at home in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234153 Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Chinese sedan chair bearer)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796035 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 22 March 1902.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGoverness Collection: Promenaders in the garden, 1898 (oil on canvas)

Promenaders in the garden, 1898 (oil on canvas)
BAL76343 Promenaders in the garden, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 69.5x86.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageGoverness Collection: Governess reading to children (engraving)

Governess reading to children (engraving)
3245510 Governess reading to children (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Background imageGoverness Collection: House maid sweeping (engraving)

House maid sweeping (engraving)
3245365 House maid sweeping (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageGoverness Collection: House maid with sack of flour, Washburn Crosby Co. advert, c. 1880 (colour litho)

House maid with sack of flour, Washburn Crosby Co. advert, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3245469 House maid with sack of flour, Washburn Crosby Co. advert, c.1880 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageGoverness Collection: Portrait of Mr Henry Bowman, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mr Henry Bowman, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)
7240761 Portrait of Mr Henry Bowman, c.1794-1843 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 75.6x62.3 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Portrait of John Hall (d. 1820), c. 1794-1820 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Hall (d. 1820), c. 1794-1820 (oil on canvas)
7240769 Portrait of John Hall (d. 1820), c.1794-1820 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 72.4x59.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait)

Background imageGoverness Collection: Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)

Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)
7240714 Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c.1794-1843 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 48x59.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageGoverness Collection: Danae and the Shower of Gold, c. 1584-1625 (oil on canvas)

Danae and the Shower of Gold, c. 1584-1625 (oil on canvas)
7240805 Danae and the Shower of Gold, c.1584-1625 (oil on canvas) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 11x13.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire




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"Governess: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the captivating world of a governess, where history, art, and culture intertwine to create a mesmerizing tale. From the brilliant mind of Marie Curie to the quaint charm of The Bull and Swan Inn in Stamford, Northants captured in a timeless black and white photograph. Immerse yourself in "The Chess Game, " an oil on panel masterpiece that transports you back to 1896. Feel the warmth radiating from "Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, " an exquisite oil on canvas painting that tantalizes your senses with its rich hues. Discover "The Story of Cupid and Psyche" depicted on a delicate panel, unraveling love's trials and triumphs throughout centuries. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of "The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, " as faith meets artistic brilliance. Travel across continents through time as you gaze upon "A painting of Rama and Sita" from Jaipur, India circa 1800. Admire their opulent attire adorned with opaque pigments and gold accents. Experience Victorian elegance as you observe a devoted governess or nanny pushing a baby pram through bustling streets. Chuckle at the whimsical scene depicting a woman too plump for her donkey ride in vibrant color lithography. Marvel at German Children's Theatre Costume, showcasing intricate craftsmanship that brings characters to life onstage. Delight in "Mother, child, and nurse" captured beautifully in nishiki-e woodblock print from c. 1790 - an intimate portrayal frozen in time. Conclude this enchanting journey with "The Diabolo Game, " an oil on canvas artwork capturing youthful joy amidst swirling colors. Reflect upon how art has preserved moments both ordinary yet extraordinary throughout history. In each brushstroke lies untold stories waiting to be discovered within these diverse depictions of governesses.