Servants Collection (#10)

The punishment of servants (engraving)
3646886 The punishment of servants (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishment of servants)

Young man kissing the maid (b / w photo)
1095102 Young man kissing the maid (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young man kissing the maid. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Servant girl sitting on mans knee in the kitchen (b / w photo)
2800582 Servant girl sitting on mans knee in the kitchen (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servant girl sitting on mans knee in the kitchen)

Attempted assassination of King Edwin of Northumbria AD 626, 1920s (litho)
833129 Attempted assassination of King Edwin of Northumbria AD 626, 1920s (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Table Service of a Lady of Quality (chromolitho)
668481 Table Service of a Lady of Quality (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table Service of a Lady of Quality)

A Princely Couple in a Palace, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco)
EAM162626 A Princely Couple in a Palace, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco) by Indian School, (5th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra, India; (add.info.: Couple princier dans un palais; )

The Snack, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Snack, 1787-93

The Snack, mid to late 18th century. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Snack, mid to late 18th century

Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, ca. 1542-45

The Greek Woman Leaving the Bath, ca. 1757-59. Creator: Jean Daullé
The Greek Woman Leaving the Bath, ca. 1757-59

The Entry of the Baron of Caprice to the Home of Miss Favors (Entredu... second half 18th century. Creator: Anon)
The Entry of the Baron of Caprice to the Home of Miss Favors (Entre du Baron du Caprice chez Melle des Faveurs), second half 18th century

Laceing [sic] a Dandy, January 26, 1819. January 26, 1819. Creator: Anon
Laceing [sic] a Dandy, January 26, 1819

The actor Onoe Shoroku I as the ghost of the Shirabyoshi Hanako standing over Osagawa... c. 1810
The actor Onoe Shoroku I as the ghost of the Shirabyoshi Hanako standing over Osagawa Shichizo II as Tsumagi, maid servant to Sakurahime, in the play " Uruo-ogi Sumizome no Sakura", c. 1810

Gamo Sadahides Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inahan... 1890
Gamo Sadahides Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inahana, from the series " New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts (Shinkei sanjuroku kaisen)", 1890

Kakogawa Konami, Oboshi Rikiya and the Maidservant Suki, (Kakogawa Konami, Obosh... c. 1798 / 1800)
Kakogawa Konami, Oboshi Rikiya and the Maidservant Suki, (Kakogawa Konami, Oboshi Rikiya, gejo Suki) from the series " Models of Love Talk

The Courtesan on PaThe Courtesan Toji of the Ogiya with Her Attendants Satoji and Uraji, f... 1784
The Courtesan on PaThe Courtesan Toji of the Ogiya with Her Attendants Satoji and Uraji, from the series " Models for Fashion

Meeting of Two Kings, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier
Meeting of Two Kings, n.d

The "Servant Difficulty"in South Africa;Nurseboys quarrelling at Durban, Natal, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The " Servant Difficulty" in South Africa; Nurseboys quarrelling at Durban, Natal, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Daniel interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia
STC323929 Daniel interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

India, from The Art of Perfume, pub. 1912 (pochoir print)
STC98140 India, from The Art of Perfume, pub. 1912 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print)
3781033 March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print); (add.info.: March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, third Mughal emperor of India 15 October 1542 - 27 October 1605)

Etruscans in garlands lying on couches at a feaSt Servants bring food and wine, while musicians play lyre
6339903 Etruscans in garlands lying on couches at a feaSt Servants bring food and wine, while musicians play lyre, panpipes and flute by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6039860 Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Samarqandi, Muhammad Nadir (17th century); 25.1x14.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Children in the kitchen (colour litho)
5226908 Children in the kitchen (colour litho) by Sowerby, John George (1876-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children in the kitchen)

Fables of La Fontaine: The old woman and her two servants (litho)
6002210 Fables of La Fontaine: The old woman and her two servants (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old woman and her two servants)

Cecile fleeing to the convent, Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
3025977 Cecile fleeing to the convent, Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

The Ashanti Expedition, Prince Christian at his Toilette at Cape Coast Castle (litho)
1605046 The Ashanti Expedition, Prince Christian at his Toilette at Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition)

The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town (engraving)
1041818 The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town)

The maiden of Bekhten (colour litho)
994216 The maiden of Bekhten (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stories of Egyptian Gods and Heroes published George Harrap & Company 1914); English

Isis and the baby prince (colour litho)
994209 Isis and the baby prince (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stories of Egyptian Gods and Heroes published George Harrap & Company 1914); English

Visit of the Prince of Wales to France, the Stag-Hunt at Chantilly (engraving)
1053195 Visit of the Prince of Wales to France, the Stag-Hunt at Chantilly (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to France)

Shinge and Yoshisawa by the Violet Well, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323792 Shinge and Yoshisawa by the Violet Well, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Said was tended and brought back to life again by a chance traveller, 1928 (colour litho)
2920334 Said was tended and brought back to life again by a chance traveller, 1928 (colour litho) by Ault, Norman (1880-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323799 Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Saint Bernard and his Sister Hombeline, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M
STC445260 Saint Bernard and his Sister Hombeline, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

Three court attendants, 16th - 17th century (bronze)
DBP412915 Three court attendants, 16th - 17th century (bronze) by Benin; height: 49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

The gardeners painting the roses red, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832-98)
CHT195289 The gardeners painting the roses red, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832-98), published by Editions Delagrave, Paris, 1935 (colour litho) by Pecoud

Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns
6339899 Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns)

The treasure chamber of Rhampsinitus (colour litho)
994217 The treasure chamber of Rhampsinitus (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stories of Egyptian Gods and Heroes published George Harrap & Company 1914)

Untitled, 1906 (oil on canvas)
OVR371190 Untitled, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 60x74 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Woman with Female Servant in a Palace Garden, Yuan or early Ming dynasty, late 14th/15th century. Creator: Unknown
Woman with Female Servant in a Palace Garden, Yuan or early Ming dynasty, late 14th/15th century

Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Parody of Komachi praying for rain, 1765. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Parody of Komachi praying for rain, 1765. Attributed to Ishikawa Toyonobu

A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. This print may depict a scene from a Soga brothers drama. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

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"Unveiling the Evolution of Servitude: From Heath Robinson's Automated Dining Room to Jeeves and Wooster" Step into a world where they were an integral part of daily life, only to be replaced by ingenious contraptions and fictional butlers. In this captivating journey through time, we explore the fascinating realm of "servants, " not just as individuals but as symbols of societal change. Heath Robinson's automated dining room (1 of 4) transports us to an era when technology aimed to liberate aristocrats from the clutches of servitude. With intricate mechanisms and whimsical inventions, Robinson envisioned a future where humans would no longer rely on human assistance for their every need. Moving into his kitchen (3 of 4), we witness the birth of labor-saving devices that promised efficiency without sacrificing taste. Too Many Cooks by Lawson Wood captures the chaotic scene in which modernity clashes with tradition, highlighting society's struggle to adapt to these new advancements. But amidst this mechanical revolution, one cannot forget iconic duos like Jeeves and Wooster who embodied both loyalty and wit. These beloved characters remind us that even in a world devoid of traditional servants, there will always be a place for personal valets who can navigate any social predicament with finesse. Robinson's drawing room (2 of 4) showcases opulence intertwined with automation—a glimpse into how grandeur could coexist with technological marvels. Manuscript Leaf with Opening from The Book of Nehemias reminds us that service extends beyond household chores; it encompasses spiritual guidance too. Beyond domestic settings lies London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage in Woking—an institution dedicated to supporting those left behind by their caretakers' untimely departure. It serves as a poignant reminder that while servants may fade away, their impact on society remains indelible.