Washrooms Collection

Sign on washroom door, New Zealand, Pacific

Sign on washroom door, New Zealand, Pacific

Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho)
7201395 Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho) by Rieth, Paul (1871-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid)

Advertisement in London and Suburbs Old and New, October 1933 (litho)
7182825 Advertisement in London and Suburbs Old and New, October 1933 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bath house, 16th Century (engraving)
8663769 Bath house, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath house, 16th Century)

Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho)
8677757 Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titania's Palace: The Bathroom (b/w photo)
8666870 Titania's Palace: The Bathroom (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bathroom)

The suicide of Horace Wells, 1850
3478347 The suicide of Horace Wells, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the suicide of Horace Wells (1815-848) an American dentist who pioneered the use of anaesthesia in dentistry

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The West End of the Dolls House with the Walls Raised (b/w photo)
8674078 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The West End of the Dolls House with the Walls Raised (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho)
8645079 Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clean your teeth)

Pears Advertisement, November 1922 (poster)
ILN12838 Pears Advertisement, November 1922 (poster); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK

Baby boys in a bathtub (colour litho)
8635490 Baby boys in a bathtub (colour litho) by Smith, Robert Sidney (1877-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby boys in a bathtub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom, 1850
3330950 Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Commands: Wash your hands (colour litho)
8645085 Commands: Wash your hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash your hands)

Water supply of a house (litho)
8663757 Water supply of a house (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water supply of a house)

Medecine. Hygiene. Child bath. Sunlight Soap. Poster by Berchmans, Belgium, c.1890 (poster)
3434543 Medecine. Hygiene. Child bath. Sunlight Soap. Poster by Berchmans, Belgium, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Medecine. Hygiene. Coll. Part. Medecine. Hygiene. Child bath. Sunlight Soap)

Bathroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618139 Bathroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper)
5860370 The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 11.9 -- 7.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Edgar Degas)

In front of the mirror, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
7062570 In front of the mirror, c. 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); (add.info.: In front of the mirror, 1890 circa, Berthe Morisot, oil on canvas); Photo © Stefano Baldini

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

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)

Three Women at Their Bath, 1929 (oil on canvas)
7212908 Three Women at Their Bath, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Kremlicka, Rudolf (1886-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudolf Kremli─ìka was one of important painters of Czech modern painting of)

Medieval couple sharing a bath (woodcut)
7186088 Medieval couple sharing a bath (woodcut) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval couple sharing a bath)

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)

Russian womens baths (engraving)
7186091 Russian womens baths (engraving) by Russian School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian womens baths)

The house (chromolitho)
7148681 The house (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house. Illustration from Le Livre Rouge, by E Magee (Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow)

Woman with Williams Jersey Cream soap, advertisement, late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho)
7154218 Woman with Williams Jersey Cream soap, advertisement, late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho) by American School

Woman reminiscing as she gets into a bath prepared for her by her maid (colour litho)
7147406 Woman reminiscing as she gets into a bath prepared for her by her maid (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Womens baths (colour litho)
7201545 Womens baths (colour litho) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens baths)

The Bath, 1890 (oil on canvas)
6325291 The Bath, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Weguelin, John Reinhard (1849-1927); 50.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chevalet (de toilette); Towel-horse; Handtuchgestell (engraving)
7195343 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chevalet (de toilette); Towel-horse; Handtuchgestell (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospital opened on September 5)

In Rome, a maid, helped by one of her companions, was staining a dress with gasoline... (colour litho)
2778092 In Rome, a maid, helped by one of her companions, was staining a dress with gasoline... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rome, a maid)

Primary school washroom, Hirson (b / w photo)
3102093 Primary school washroom, Hirson (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primary school washroom, Hirson)

Primary school bathroom, Hirson (b / w photo)
3096512 Primary school bathroom, Hirson (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primary school bathroom, Hirson)

Sign to the toilet, Curtin Springs, The Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

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"Washrooms: A Glimpse into Personal Spaces and Cultural Reflections" Step inside the washroom, a universal space that transcends borders and time. In New Zealand, Pacific, a sign on the washroom door welcomes all who seek respite, and is here where stories unfold, secrets whispered behind closed doors. The Little Dressing Room of 1879-80 reveals an intimate scene captured in drypoint on tan Japanese paper. The artist invites us to witness a private moment as a woman prepares herself for the world outside. Similarly, "In front of the mirror" circa 1890 showcases an oil painting that immortalizes self-reflection amidst delicate brushstrokes. A woman freshens up on Sunday morning; her ritualistic routine intertwines with tranquility and rejuvenation. Meanwhile, "French Prisoners of War" in a German camp near Berlin in March 1915 captures another facet - spaces where humanity finds solace even in times of confinement. "Nude facing a mirror" from 1912 presents vulnerability juxtaposed with self-assurance through bold strokes upon canvas. The act of performing one's toilette becomes elevated artistry when assisted by maids as depicted in "Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid. " Fast forward to "Three Women at Their Bath" painted in 1929 - an exploration of femininity and camaraderie within this sacred space. Even medieval couples shared baths as seen through intricate woodcuts that reveal their bathing rituals. Advertisements for B Finch & Co Ltd bathroom fittings bring forth modernity while honoring tradition through vibrant lithographs. These fittings bridge practicality and aesthetics to create sanctuaries within our homes. Washrooms transcend mere functionality; they encapsulate personal narratives woven into cultural tapestries throughout history. From New Zealand to Pacific islands, these spaces serve as gateways between public facades and private introspection – reminding us that even in the most mundane moments, beauty and significance can be found.