Bed Chamber Collection (#29)

A Bedroom from the House of Major Nicholas Sewall, at Secretary, 1930
A Bedroom from the House of Major Nicholas Sewall, at Secretary. Built in the seventeenth century, 1930. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

Cabin-De-Luxe on the North German Lloyd SS. Kronprinzessin Cecilie, c1907. From The Studio Volume 42 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907-8]

The passing of the first German Emperor: the deathbed of William I, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

Queen Annes Bedchamber, Hampton Court Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Queen Annes Bedchamber, Hampton Court Palace, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

Minuit, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

La Comparaison, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

An RAF rigger serving breakfast at 6. 30 am, c1940 (1943)
An RAF rigger serving breakfast at 6.30 am, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

A Summer Evening, c1910. Artist: Frederick Cayley Robinson
A Summer Evening, c1910. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Turning wooden bed legs, c1942. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

Do not commit adultery, The Ten Commandments, c20th century. Frankfurt, West Germany (7th)

The Vision of Pope Gregory IX (1170-1241) 1297-99 (fresco)
XIR63356 The Vision of Pope Gregory IX (1170-1241) 1297-99 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); 270x230 cm; San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Vision of Brother Agostino and the Bishop of Assisi, 1297-99 (fresco)
XIR63352 The Vision of Brother Agostino and the Bishop of Assisi, 1297-99 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi

St. Francis Dreams of a Palace full of Weapons, 1297-99 (fresco)
XIR63340 St. Francis Dreams of a Palace full of Weapons, 1297-99 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, with four of his miracles, c. 1328 (oil on panel)
XJL62313 The Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, with four of his miracles, c.1328 (oil on panel) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); St. Agostino Novello, Siena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Death of the Virgin from the Life of the Virgin series, engraved 1510, pub
XAM78010 The Death of the Virgin from the Life of the Virgin series, engraved 1510, pub. 1511 (woodcut) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 29.3x20.6 cm; Private Collection; German

Illustration for Cymbeline, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published
KW469544 Illustration for Cymbeline, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Nativity of John the Baptist (oil on canvas)
BAL128276 Nativity of John the Baptist (oil on canvas) by Naldini, Giovanni Battista (1537-91); 89x74 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: infant held by the Virgin)

Bedchamber of the late Bey of Tunis, Kasr-el-Said, Tunisia. Date ca. 1899

Early Breton Bunk beds
Ornate Early Breton Bunk beds, Brittany, France - will there be room for three?? Date: circa 1910

Medieval Castle Interior
The bedchamber of a mediaeval castle - a traveller brings news from the Holy Land

Sir Thomas Herbert
SIR THOMAS HERBERT British courtier, Groom of the Bedchamber to Charles I. Date: 1606 - 1682

The King of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier looks into the bedchamber of the King of Ashanti which has a raised four poster bed with a canopy. In 1873

The Queen of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti which has a bed on the floor and is nowhere near as grand an affair as the Kings bedchamber

Praying, Medieval
A medieval knight and his lady say their morning prayers, in the bedchamber of their chateau

Spirits of the Bed
TCH OANG-KONG and TCH OANG-MOU the female and male spirits of the bedchamber, and especially the bed, who protect couples from malignant demons and encourage procreation

Twain / Prince & Pauper
Tom wakes in the palace: " The richly clad first lord of the bedchamber was kneeling by his couch."

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Step into the enchanting world of bed chambers throughout history. From the cozy nooks where stories were whispered to the grandeur of coronation outfits, these captivating artworks offer a glimpse into intimate spaces. In "Reading Aloud, " created in 1884, we witness a serene scene as someone indulges in literature within their private sanctuary. The soft glow of lamplight illuminates the room, inviting us to join them on this literary journey. Moving forward to 1936, Shirley Markham's "Surreal Study" transports us to a dreamlike realm. With its distorted perspectives and whimsical elements, this artwork challenges our perception of reality and invites contemplation within the confines of a bed chamber. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Sick Carnot. " from 1893 captures an entirely different atmosphere. Here, we find ourselves in a somber setting as illness pervades the air. Through his masterful brushstrokes, Toulouse-Lautrec evokes empathy for those suffering while reminding us that even in confinement, compassion can flourish. The Countess of Leicester graces her Coronation outfit with regal elegance. This portrayal offers insight into both opulence and tradition within royal bed chambers—a space where history is made and legacies are forged. Traveling back further in time to c. 1400/1410 brings us face-to-face with "The Death of Saint Clare. " Created by Master of Heiligenkreuz during the Gothic period, this piece depicts an ethereal scene filled with sorrow and spiritual transcendence—an intimate moment captured forever on canvas. Edward Calvert's "The Chamber Idyll" takes us back even further—to 1831—where we encounter an idyllic vision bathed in natural light pouring through half-open curtains. It beckons viewers to appreciate simplicity and tranquility amidst everyday life.