Morning Wash Collection

With Methuens Horse on Board the "Spartan"(engraving)
1044792 With Methuens Horse on Board the " Spartan" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Methuens Horse on Board the " Spartan")

Nana, Early 1880s. Creator: Gervex, Henri (1852-1929)
Nana, Early 1880s. Private Collection

Giovane donna in deshabille(La toilette), c. 1880
Giovane donna in deshabille (La toilette), c. 1880. Private Collection

A woman pulling up her stocking, 1798. Private Collection

Lady in Her Boudoir, 1929. Artist: Apsit, Alexander Petrovich (1880-1944)
Lady in Her Boudoir, 1929. Private Collection

The Toilet. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Toilet. Found in the collection of Bridgestone Museum of Art

Nana. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Nana. Found in the collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Woman at her toilet. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Woman at her toilet. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Morning toilet (After Francois Boucher). Artist: Hillestrom, Pehr (1732-1816)
Morning toilet (After Francois Boucher). From a private collection

At the Dressing Table, 1872. Artist: Gribkov, Nikolai Yakovlevich (Mid of 19th cen. )
At the Dressing Table, 1872. From a private collection

Toilet, 1924. Artist: Kremlicka, Rudolf (1886-1932)
Toilet, 1924. Private Collection

A boudoir scene. Private Collection

Nana, 1877. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Nana, 1877. Found in the collection of the Kunsthalle, Hamburg

La toilette, 1742. Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
La toilette, 1742. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

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"Morning Wash: A Glimpse into the Intimate Rituals of Women Throughout History" Step back in time and witness the delicate artistry of morning washes as we explore a collection of captivating artworks. From Methuens Horse on Board the "Spartan" to Nana, these masterpieces offer us a glimpse into the private moments of women's lives. In Henri Gervex's "Nana, " painted in the early 1880s, we see a young woman engaged in her morning toilette. With meticulous strokes, Gervex captures her grace and vulnerability as she prepares for the day ahead. Moving further back in time, Gustave Moreau's painting titled "The Toilet" takes us to an era where elegance reigned supreme. The artist skillfully portrays a lady at her dressing table, surrounded by luxurious fabrics and ornate accessories that enhance her beauty. Jan Havicksz Steen's "Woman at her toilet" transports us even further back to 17th-century Holland. Through his brushstrokes, Steen depicts a woman engrossed in pulling up her stocking—a simple act made extraordinary through his attention to detail. Pehr Hillestrom's "Morning toilet (After Francois Boucher)" pays homage to one of history's most celebrated painters while showcasing an intimate scene between two women preparing themselves for the day ahead. The soft lighting adds an ethereal quality to this enchanting moment frozen in time. Fast forward to more modern times with Alexander Petrovich Apsit's "Lady in Her Boudoir. " Painted in 1929, it captures a woman lost deep within herself amidst opulent surroundings—an exploration of femininity and self-reflection during this transformative period. Rudolf Kremlicka’s “Toilet” from 1924 offers another perspective on morning rituals with its bold colors and abstract style. It invites viewers into an avant-garde world where the act of washing becomes a vibrant and dynamic experience.