Idle Collection (#3)

In the Garden, 1892 (oil on canvas)
1555183 In the Garden, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Reid, Robert Payton (1859-1945); 67.9x52.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Idle Prentice Turned Away, and Sent to Sea, 1747 (engraving)
1071413 The Idle Prentice Turned Away, and Sent to Sea, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service
1071411 The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Villa Derniere, St. Tropez (oil on canvas)
1066174 Villa Derniere, St. Tropez (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 73.7x92.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Prohibition of Coolie Traffic by the Portuguese Government, American Clippers used to convey Coolies lying Idle in
1053074 The Prohibition of Coolie Traffic by the Portuguese Government, American Clippers used to convey Coolies lying Idle in Macao Roads (engraving) by English School

Allegory of idleness (pencil & chalk on paper)
909522 Allegory of idleness (pencil & chalk on paper) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911) (manner of); 42.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; British, out of copyright

Harem Women (oil on panel)
878383 Harem Women (oil on panel) by Constant, Jean Joseph Benjamin (1845-1902); 124.4x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Women of a Harem in Morocco, 1875 (oil on canvas)
878379 Women of a Harem in Morocco, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Constant, Jean Joseph Benjamin (1845-1902); 130.8x90.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

"There was an Old Man of the coast, who placidly sat on a post", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386705 " There was an Old Man of the coast, who placidly sat on a post", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Guards of the Harem (oil on panel)
CH448352 The Guards of the Harem (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 79.7x98.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

British WWI recruitment poster, 1915 (litho)
747150 British WWI recruitment poster, 1915 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A quotation from British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928)

The Whittling Boy, 1873 (oil on canvas)
CH203830 The Whittling Boy, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Day Dream (oil on canvas)
Ma229655 Day Dream (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 50.8x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Yellow Silk Dress (oil on canvas)
BOU203129 The Yellow Silk Dress (oil on canvas) by Hope, Robert (1869-1936); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Lily Pettigrew, August 1889 (albumen print)
LSH239053 Lily Pettigrew, August 1889 (albumen print) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

La Paresse, 1896 (woodblock on paper)
AGR213787 La Paresse, 1896 (woodblock on paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.3x22.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of Vagabonds, 1894 (oil on canvas)
DSA148323 Study of Vagabonds, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 51x111 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; eOdessa Art Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Angling, 1878 (oil on canvas)
BRM159279 Angling, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Dilatory (oil on canvas)
XKH152152 Dilatory (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 50.9x37.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810
NCO191719 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving)
1628756 The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Snowstorm)

Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas)
1197499 Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Ralli, Theodore Jacques (1852-1909); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

What are you doing to guard the homes of England? (colour litho)
818420 What are you doing to guard the homes of England? (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are you doing to guard the homes of England)

Study of a Young Woman (oil on canvas)
BOU203193 Study of a Young Woman (oil on canvas) by Ryder, Harriet E. (fl.1889-1904); 30.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

The lazy husband (chromolitho)
1094252 The lazy husband (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lazy husband)

Leisure and Labor, 1858. Creator: Francis Blackwell Mayer
Leisure and Labor, 1858

Time crowning Employment and punishing Idleness, ca. 1650-77. Creator: Antoine Couchet
Time crowning Employment and punishing Idleness, ca. 1650-77

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 12
12. The industrious prentice Lord Mayor of London Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 6
6. The industrious prentice out of his time and married to his masters daughter Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 8
8. The industrious apprentice has grown rich and become Sheriff of London Date: 1747

Industry: The idle prentice punished
5. The idle prentice turnd away and sent to sea (final destination unknown). Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 2
2. The industrious prentice performing the duty of a christian Date: 1747

Bradford BD10 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bradford BD10 9

Happy New Year card - turning over a new leaf
Happy New Year greetings postcard - turning over a new leaf and do a bit of washing for a change! Rather than idle chit chat on the doorstep, get the washing done...!!! Date: circa 1910s

William Hogarth Scholars at a Lecture
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth Scholars at a Lecture

Hamburg workhouse - punishment of inmates
An illustration of the punishment meted out to idle paupers at the Hamburg workhouse in 1777. Offenders were placed in a large basket suspended by a rope over the dining hall table while the more

Female Brown Bear Lying on Rock, Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria, Germany

The Lazy Woman, After J. b. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By
The Lazy Woman, After J.b. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

In The Brides Chamber. "o, Forgive Me! I Will Do Anything. O, Sir, Pray Tell Me I May Live!"die
In The Brides Chamber. " o, Forgive Me! I Will Do Anything. O, Sir, Pray Tell Me I May Live!" " die!" " are You So Resolved? Is There No Hope For Me

Idustry And Idleness The Industrious Prentice Alderman Of London The Idle One Impeached Before Him By His Accomplice From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Idle Prentice Turned Away And Sent To Sea From The Original Design By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Industry And Idleness The Idle Prentice At Play In The Church Yard From The Original By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

The Idle Servant, 1655. Artist: Nicolaes Maes
The Idle Servant, 1655. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting, Volume V by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

World War One pack of playing cards - Shell Motor Spirit Co
World War One pack of playing cards issued by the Shell Motor Spirit Company with Shell logo and Best Of Allies Always In the Front surrounded by images of warships, aeroplanes, tanks, etc

Kenworth 6x4 semi unit parked in the sun against gorgous autumn colours

Gossip about Fairies 31
Idle Inny and the Dwarf - an Irish variant on the German tale of Rumpelstiltskin

The Idlers, c1660. Artist: Jan Steen
The Idlers, c1660. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

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"Idle: A Journey Through Moments of Rest and Reflection" In this captivating collection, we explore the concept of "idle" through various settings and scenarios. From the bustling Carbodies factory, where The London Taxi Company crafted iconic taxis known as The Ladder of Fortune, to the serene riverside depicted in the oil painting "By the Riverside, " each image invites us to contemplate moments of idleness. "Marmottes administratives, " an illustration from Le Pele-Mele, takes us on a whimsical journey into administrative marmots' world—a playful reminder that even in our busiest days, there is room for lightheartedness. Meanwhile, at the Cheshire Fox Meet, we witness a pause in time as riders and hounds gather before embarking on their exhilarating chase. Nature also offers its own instances of idleness. In Katmai National Park's Grizzly Bear sanctuary in Alaska, a sow and her cubs find solace in restful repose amidst their wild surroundings. Similarly, Idle - Town Gate - Ox roast captures Bradford's vibrant community coming together for leisurely enjoyment. The Green in Bradford provides another picturesque scene where locals find respite under leafy canopies or engage in friendly conversations on warm afternoons. Contrastingly, Striking Lancashire Workers reminds us that sometimes idleness is not by choice but rather a collective stand against injustice. Photographs from Gainsborough shooting party transport us to exclusive gatherings where affluent individuals celebrate birthdays with outdoor sporting pursuits—an intriguing glimpse into what some may perceive as idle indulgence. Yet amid these diverse portrayals lies deeper meaning—such as Un vago es un during Spain's Civil War—a poignant statement highlighting how societal labels can shape perceptions of idleness without truly understanding individual circumstances.