Pillow Collection (#19)

Endymion Sleeping 1635-50 Pen brown ink brush
Artokoloro

Pillow Women Bowl 19th century Japan Part album
Artokoloro

Guatemala, Chichicastenango. Local outdoor market

HEINE, Heinrich (Dsseldorf, 1797-Paris, 1856). German writer. Engraving by Weger and Singer, 1885
Heinrich Heine (Dusseldorf, 1797-Paris, 1856). German writer. Engraving by Weger and Singer, 1885. Colored

North Africa, Morocco, Fes. Leather goods of Fes
North Morocco, Fes. Leather goods of Fes

A Scene From Longfellows Evangeline
Engraving illustrates a scene from Henry Wadsworth Longfellows Evangeline in which the two separated lovers, Evangeline and Gabriel

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Edisto Island Cloudscape
A sunrise at Edisto Island with a nice cloudscape

Glow
A gorguoes glow behind a small tree at St. Helena Island

After the Storm at St. Helena
After hurricane Mathew several trees have been knocked down at St. Helena Island

St. Helena Sunrise
A sunrise at St. Helena Island

ELLIS ISLAND: REGISTRY ROOM. Newly arrived immigrants in the registry room at Ellis Island, waiting for approval to enter the United States. Photograph, c1923

EMBROIDERER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Source Size = 2102 x 2810
Pillow Lace Working in Bedfordshire

The Convalescent, or The Wounded Man, detail cut by the artist from The Visit
XIR82856 The Convalescent, or The Wounded Man, detail cut by the artist from The Visit to the Convalescent, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran

Sleeping Woman
BAL47827 Sleeping Woman by Liezen-Meyer, Sandor (1839-98); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c
XJF441960 A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c.1872 (etching) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, from Lodges British Portraits
XJF392661 Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Pillow Lace, by B. Hill, Olney, Bucks

Sketch of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on his deathbed drawn at St. Helena by Capitaine Marryal
XIR326588 Sketch of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on his deathbed drawn at St. Helena by Capitaine Marryal, engraved by Bordes, 5th May 1821 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

A Mothers Love, 1839
XAM70791 A Mothers Love, 1839 by Danhauser, Josef (1805-45); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Alexander Pushkin on his deathbed, 1837 (pencil, gouache and ink on paper)
BAL329115 Portrait of Alexander Pushkin on his deathbed, 1837 (pencil, gouache and ink on paper) by Koslov, Alexander Alexeyevich (1818-1884); Russian State Archive of Literature and Art

Sleeping child on a pillow, Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man, 1828

Madame Recamier (1777-1849) on her deathbed, 11th May 1849 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR252962 Madame Recamier (1777-1849) on her deathbed, 11th May 1849 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Napoleon I (1769-1821) on his Deathbed, 1825 (oil on canvas)
XIR240222 Napoleon I (1769-1821) on his Deathbed, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 19x21 cm; Musee National de la Legion d Honneur, Paris

Peter I (1672-1725) the Great on his Deathbed, 1725 (oil on canvas)
BAL196473 Peter I (1672-1725) the Great on his Deathbed, 1725 (oil on canvas) by Nikitin, Ivan Nikitich (c.1690-p.1742); 82x60.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Woman Lying on a Bench, 1913 (w / c on paper)
XIR180155 Woman Lying on a Bench, 1913 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Femme allongee sur un banc; ); Swedish, out of copyright

Last Sacrament, Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, 1513 - 1559

Oriental clad figure on a pillow, Jan Weissenbruch, 1837 - 1880

Mothers help, Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, 1835 - 1886

Portrait of Carl Gustaf Wrangel, Nicolas Pitau (I), 1644 - 1671

Emilie, the Artists Sister, Asleep, c. 1848 (oil on paper mounted on canvas)
XKH141694 Emilie, the Artists Sister, Asleep, c.1848 (oil on paper mounted on canvas) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 46.8x60 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German

Jacobs Ladder, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Dream of Jacob, Jan Luyken, Jan Houwensz (II), 1705-1707

The Sovereign comes, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1813 Anonymous, Friedrich Campe, 1813-1815

Prince Genji, an elegantly dressed woman and a maid, Japanese print, Kunisada (I), Utagawa, Kinugasa Fusajiro, Murata Heiemon, 1851 - 1853

Elegantly dressed man and woman sitting on pillow, looking at woman playing the koto (Japanese stringed instrument); in the background view on a garden with stone lantern and flowering trees

Standing woman and man sitting on pillow, in the background a screen with painting of a phoenix, Japanese print, Kunisada (I), Utagawa, Mera Taichiro, Murata Heiemon, 1847 - 1850

The Virtuous Comforted by Sympathy, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

Eleanor Francis Grant, of Arndilly, Tilly Kettle, 1735-1786, British

The Lady of Shalott Signed and dated in black paint, lower left: 18 WC[in monogram]
The Lady of Shalott Signed and dated in black paint, lower left: " 18 WC[in monogram] 62", Walter Crane, 1845-1915, British

The Death of Chatterton Signed, lower right: H Wallis Signed in lower right
The Death of Chatterton Signed, lower right: " H Wallis" Signed in lower right: " H Wallis", Henry Wallis, 1830-1916, British

Muslim Lady Reclining An Indian Girl with a Hookah, signed and dated 1789 Signed and dated in black, lower right: " Fr

NEW YORK: WOMAN WORKER. A young working-class woman eating a frugal meal in her one-room apartment in New York City. Photograph from E. Idell Zeislofts The New Metropolis, 1899

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"Pillow: A Timeless Companion in Art, Cinema, and Comfort" Throughout history, the humble pillow has played a significant role in various aspects of our lives. From ancient traditions to modern comforts, this soft and supportive object has left its mark on countless cultures worldwide. In the late 19th century, an advert for Gossage Soap showcased the importance of a clean and fresh pillow as part of one's daily routine. The image depicted a serene scene where cleanliness was emphasized alongside the presence of a fluffy pillow. The Kama Sutra, an ancient Indian text from the 19th century by Vatsyayana, highlighted pillows as essential props for intimate encounters. Intricately painted miniatures portrayed couples indulging in passionate moments while being supported by plush cushions. American cinema actress Marilyn Monroe famously graced screens in "How to Marry A Millionaire, " capturing hearts with her beauty and charm. In one scene, she reclined against a luxurious pillow exuding elegance and sophistication. Renowned American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson captured society's longing for comfort through his pen and ink drawing titled "She looks for relief among some of the old ones. " This artwork humorously depicted individuals seeking solace amidst piles of worn-out pillows. German massage parlors have long recognized the therapeutic benefits that pillows offer during relaxation sessions. Clients are pampered with plush cushions supporting their bodies as they unwind from daily stresses. Arabic culture embraces decorative cushions known as Arabic cushions or floor seating arrangements called majlis. These vibrant pillows not only provide physical comfort but also add aesthetic appeal to traditional gatherings or homes adorned with intricate patterns. A close-up view reveals that even Buddha statues enjoy resting their heads on soft surfaces. In Buddhist artistry, such as reclining Buddha statues seen up-close, we witness how pillows symbolize tranquility and peace within spiritual practices. George Studdy's comical illustration titled "Studdys Nightmare" depicts a mischievous dog surrounded by torn pillows, creating chaos and hilarity.