Lavatory Collection (#3)

Frigidarium, 1882, (oil on canvas)
7129317 Frigidarium, 1882, (oil on canvas) by Pigna, Alessandro (1883-1903); Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Frigidarium, 1882, Alessandro Pigna)

Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting)
7129228 Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting) by Baegert, Jan (1465-1535); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Christ facing Pontius Pilate, Cristo davanti a Pilato, Jan Baegert)

Ruins with thermae, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7129511 Ruins with thermae, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

After the bath, 1886 about (pastel)
7146663 After the bath, 1886 about (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: After the bath, Edgar Degas)

Woman freshen up
7348797 Woman freshen up by Karsten, Ludwig (1876-1926); 56x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Ludvig Karsten (1876-1926)); Photo © O. Vaering

Ondina dressing her hair. Plaster. 40. 5x42x34cm. Museum ref 2816
6265339 Ondina dressing her hair. Plaster. 40.5x42x34cm. Museum ref 2816. by Amils, Antoni Alsina i (c.1863-1948); 40.5x42x34 cm; Museu Diocesa d'Urgell, La Seu d'Urgell

The Tub - pastel on cardboard, 1886
LRI4353899 The Tub - pastel on cardboard, 1886 by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 60 x 83 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tub (The Tub) - Artwork by Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo)
7311799 Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

On Sunday morning
7278997 On Sunday morning by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Sunday morning, peacefully the cantor sits here at the important main business of his toilet to then)

Quinar / Quinine with Arnica for fat & dry hair, 1923 (lithography)
398361 Quinar/ Quinine with Arnica for fat & dry hair, 1923 (lithography) by Vadasz, Endre (1901-1944); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Advertising for hair care products by M.E)

Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares the... Washington, D.C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares the evening meal

Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA), equipment, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration) equipment. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. [Mens on the left, womens on the right]

Sanitary facilities in camp of carrot pullers, near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California, 1939
Sanitary facilities in camp of carrot pullers. Near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California

Toilets provided for hop pickers in growers camp, near Grants Pass, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilets provided for hop pickers in growers camp. Near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon. [ Women painted on wooden toilet building]

Temporary buildings on Williams new farm, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Temporary buildings on Williams new farm. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children, Arkansawyers auto camp, Greenfield, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children. In Arkansawyers auto camp. Greenfield, California. [Sign: Do not throw cans in garbage ]

The Dazey place, Homedale district, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Dazey place. Homedale district, Malheur County, Oregon. [Outside toilet and storm cellar]

Toilet for ten cabins, men, women... in auto camp... Greenfield, Salinas Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women and children in auto camp for Arkansawyers, recent migrants to California. Rent for cabins ten dollars a month. Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California

Steelmill workers company houses and outhouses, Republic Steel Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1936
Steelmill workers company houses and outhouses [outside toilets]. Republic Steel Company, Birmingham, Alabama

Tourist camp privy, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Tourist camp privy. Georgia

A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France. 1928 (print)
7237139 A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman and Child (drawing)
JEB4868284 Woman and Child (drawing) by Bernard, Valere (1860-1936); 33x25 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info)

Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House (colour litho)
7201363 Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House)

Man with his trousers down defecating on a toilet, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233103 Man with his trousers down defecating on a toilet, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

The bathers, 1854 (oil on canvas)
JEB4896185 The bathers, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Gresy, Prosper Joseph (1804-1874); 102x130 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Chinese barbers champooing, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234133 Chinese barbers champooing, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese barbers champooing, 18th century)

In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving)
1627049 In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland, the Carlton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 May 1890)

Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving)
7233270 Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

The skeleton of Death and a woman at her toilette. 1827 (engraving)
7232998 The skeleton of Death and a woman at her toilette. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and a woman at her toilette)

Footbath in front of the fireplace
7231844 Footbath in front of the fireplace by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

Advertisement for B Finch & Co Ltd bathroom fittings (colour litho)
7157412 Advertisement for B Finch & Co Ltd bathroom fittings (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for B Finch & Co Ltd bathroom fittings)

Green bathroom with fluted glass panels around the bath and walls at bath level (colour litho)
7157402 Green bathroom with fluted glass panels around the bath and walls at bath level (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pink bathroom with painted walls and linoleum floor (colour litho)
7157401 Pink bathroom with painted walls and linoleum floor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink bathroom with painted walls and linoleum floor)

Advertisement in London and Suburbs Old and New, October 1933 (litho)
7182829 Advertisement in London and Suburbs Old and New, October 1933 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Douche; Shower-bath; Gieszbad (engraving)
7195761 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Douche; Shower-bath; Gieszbad (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douche; Shower-bath; Gieszbad)

Womens and mens toilets, 1848 (colour litho)
7186145 Womens and mens toilets, 1848 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens and mens toilets in a garden, 1848)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuvette; Washhand-basin; Waschbecken (engraving)
7195673 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuvette; Washhand-basin; Waschbecken (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuvette; Washhand-basin; Waschbecken)

Scene from the satire, Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant (woodcut)
7201464 Scene from the satire, Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the satire Ship of Fools)

Chloe washing Daphnis at a stream, 1895 (drawing)
7202635 Chloe washing Daphnis at a stream, 1895 (drawing) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 17, 4 x 19, 1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Satire depicting minstrels serenading a woman (woodcut)
7201465 Satire depicting minstrels serenading a woman (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire depicting minstrels serenading a woman)

Medieval toilet, 1470 (woodcut)
7186105 Medieval toilet, 1470 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval toilet, 1470)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cabinet (de toilette); Dressing-room; Toilettenzimmer (engraving)
7195098 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cabinet (de toilette); Dressing-room; Toilettenzimmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chalets de Toilette et de Necessite (engraving)
7157988 Chalets de Toilette et de Necessite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chalets de Toilette et de Necessite Adoptes par la Ville de Paris pour les)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Necessaire (de toilette); Dressing-case; Toilettenkastchen (engraving)
7196824 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Necessaire (de toilette); Dressing-case; Toilettenkastchen (engraving) by European School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Savonnette (blaireau); Shaving-brush; Rasirpinsel (engraving)
7197499 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Savonnette (blaireau); Shaving-brush; Rasirpinsel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuvier; Washing-tub; Waschfasz (engraving)
7195675 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuvier; Washing-tub; Waschfasz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuvier; Washing-tub; Waschfasz)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brosse (a peigne); Comb-brush; Kammburste (engraving)
7195061 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brosse (a peigne); Comb-brush; Kammburste (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brosse (a peigne); Comb-brush; Kammburste

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"Lavatory: A Journey through Cultural Perspectives and Necessities" Embarking on a journey to the lavatory, one discovers more than just a way to relieve oneself. From the intricate Indic scripts adorning public restrooms in Tamil Nadu, India, to the whimsical illustrations of Netherlandish Proverbs found in village landscapes, lavatories become gateways into diverse cultures. In Munich's Oktoberfest, Archer Cupid humorously guides visitors towards restroom facilities amidst the lively celebrations. Meanwhile, suffragettes fought for women's rights and challenged societal norms like Bloomerism - their legacy intertwined with lavatories as symbols of progress. An old-fashioned outdoor pissoir in Amsterdam takes us back in time to an era when communal toilets were common across Europe. In Australia's vast Outback, dunnies stand resilient against Uluru's majestic backdrop - reminding us that even nature calls for human convenience. The comical image of a drunk stockbroker perplexed by toilet roll highlights how everyday objects can confound even the most sophisticated minds. On another note, Gordon Parks' poignant photograph captures a mother and daughter at Frederick Douglass housing project during 1942 D. C. , emphasizing that access to clean sanitation is essential for all. Sanitary ware showcases elegant designs that elevate bathroom aesthetics while space station toilets demonstrate technological advancements beyond Earth's boundaries. Knightsbridge in London boasts luxurious lavatories fit for royalty while portable beach toilets in Jijoca de Jericoacoara offer comfort amid sandy shores. Whether it be cultural heritage or modern conveniences, lavatories serve as vital spaces where bodily needs are met and personal moments unfold. As we navigate this world of diverse perspectives and necessities surrounding "lavatory, " let us appreciate its significance beyond mere functionality – connecting humanity through shared experiences.