Brushing Collection (#6)

Girls hand coating fish-shaped puff pastry with butter, using a basting brush, close-up

Person basting egg yolk on ravioli, close-up

Four mullet fillets on the rack of a grill pan being brushed with molten butter

Brushing avocado slices with lemon juice, close-up

Using basting brush to apply melted butter to raw poussin

Brushing peppered and salted partridges with olive oil

Two salmon steaks in a glass tray being brushed with oil, high angle view

Girl brushing pie crust decoration with egg, close-up

Girl brushing egg yolk onto a loaf of bread before baking, close-up

Brushing mortar into gaps between paving slabs, using a broom

Person sweeping sandy loam into lawn using a besom

Hands dusting incision on shoot of climbing plant with hormone rooting powder, using a paintbrush (propagation by simple layering), close-up

Brushing gravel around stepping stones, close-up

Raw beef joint in a roasting pan being brushed with oil, close up

Painting chocolate onto rose leaf with brush

Brushing a pear fan with lemon juice

Plaice fillets sprinkled with parsley being brushed with molten butter

Using basting brush to apply sunflower oil to raw vegetable kebabs on skewers on plastic chopping board in kitchen

Using a brush to spread lemon syrup on top of a cake

Brushing roasting pan with oil using a pastry brush

Sugar syrup being brushed onto the sponge base of charlotte cake, high angle view

Woman using basting brush to cover bass of frying pan with melted butter to make pancakes

Glazing the pie with egg wash

Brushing egg onto bread loaf (making gluten-free bread)

Close-up of brushing oil over the Chargrilled Lobster with Garlic Parsley Butter

Cast-iron frying pan being brushed with melted butter, close-up

Brushing the bottom of a ceramic pie dish with melted butter, close-up

Coating a flan tin with melted butter

Making cheese brioches, placing dough balls in loaf tin

Brushing fruit kebabs with syrup, using a pastry brush, close-up

Brushing baking tray with oil, close-up

Using basting brush to apply water to pasta

A kitten being brushed

Austria, Vienna, Young woman at her toilette, around 1635, quill pen and brown ink, brown and grey washes
Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn (1606-1669), Young woman at her toilette, around 1635. Quill pen and brown ink, brown and grey washes

Making spring rolls

Coating spare ribs with barbecue sauce

Meat on barbecue grill, one piece being picked up with tongs, and another being coated with pastry brush

A longhaired grey cat having its coat brushed

British Blue Shorthair Cat being brushed, close-up

Woman using brush to groom red standard Long-haired Dachshund

Spaniel puppy being brushed with a fine comb

English Cocker Spaniel puppy, canis familiaris, being combed

Markings made on Horses Coat with Comb

Brushing barbecue sauce onto chicken and pepper kebabs with pastry brush

Mans hand using brush on side of horse

A dog being dried with a hair dryer

Yorkshire Terrier being groomed with brush, looking at camera

Grey Cat (Felis silvestris catus) lying on its front being groomed

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Brushing has been a timeless ritual, spanning across various cultures and eras. From the curling rinks of Scotland in 1869 to the luxurious Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, it has always held significance. Even our furry friends like the Yorkshire Terrier know the importance of a well-groomed coat, while artists like Barribal capture beauty through their exquisite depictions of a lady in pink underwear or Edgar Degas' portrayal of a woman at her toilette. The act extends beyond personal grooming; it encompasses oral hygiene too. A man diligently brushes his teeth, ensuring a bright smile that radiates confidence. During World War II, even amidst chaos and uncertainty, Land Girls took time to brush their hair as they worked tirelessly on farms. Artists have long found inspiration in capturing moments involving brushes. Whether it's Harold Hare meticulously grooming his fur or a young boy conscientiously brushing his teeth before bed - these scenes evoke innocence and care. Sketch studies by talented artists provide glimpses into intimate moments where women comb their hair or engage with brushes from behind Parisian windows. These artworks remind us that brushing is not just about appearance but also self-care and reflection. In every era and context, brushing remains an essential part of our daily routines - symbolizing attention to detail and self-presentation. So let us embrace this simple yet significant act that connects us across time and culture: whether we are curling on Scottish ice or standing at our bathroom sinks each morning, there is power in the brushstroke that shapes both our physical appearance and inner selves.