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Relaxing Collection (page 4)

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Fox hunters relaxing before a fire in a grand mansion

Fox hunters relaxing before a fire in a grand mansion after a hunt, 19th century. Jack Bunting sits in a rocking chair, Jug Boyston on two chairs, while a mud-splattered Jovey Jessop. Appleton Hall

Background imageRelaxing Collection: The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio

The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio. He sits on a carpet with hookah pipe and cushions, while a begum plays lute

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Young people at an evening party

Young people at an evening party. 1926

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Wilton Williams Idea of Comfort, taking a bath

Wilton Williams Idea of Comfort, taking a bath
A lady looks the picture of relaxation following a steaming hot bath. One of a series of illustrations done for Comfort Soap in the 1920s by leading illustrators of the day. Date: c.1925

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Advertisement for the Golden Arrow - British Railways

Advertisement for the Golden Arrow - British Railways - This could be you - on the Champs Elysees... A glamorous couple relaxing in Paris having travelled via the Luxury service. Date: 1960

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Two men on Brighton Pier, Brighton, East Sussex

Two men on Brighton Pier, Brighton, East Sussex. 1925

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Couple in a country lane, Blanefield, Scotland

Couple in a country lane, Blanefield, Scotland, August 1894. 1894

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Turkish bath 1900

Turkish bath 1900
Interior of a men-only Turkish bath in the shampooing room at Jermyn Street, London. Date: 1900

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Turkish bath, cooling room 1900

Turkish bath, cooling room 1900
The height of luxury a turkish bath, with men only, in the cooling room at Jermyn Street, London. Date: 1900

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Little Women - Jo and Laurie boating on the river

Little Women - Jo and Laurie boating on the river
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Laurie boating on the river during the summer holidays. 1880

Background imageRelaxing Collection: WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile - UK

WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile - UK
Don t Mind if I do! WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile (USAF) - Somewhere in Great Britain. American airforce personnel relaxing with coffee and doughnuts (see: 10726079, 10726078, 10993898)

Background imageRelaxing Collection: People relaxing on the beach, Pesaro, Italy

People relaxing on the beach, Pesaro, Italy. Date: 1930s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut, Brazil

Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut, Brazil
Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire. Amazon, Brazil

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Artwork by Florence Auerbach, profile of a young woman

Artwork by Florence Auerbach, profile of a young woman. Date: late 19th century

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Silhouette, Sans Souci, carefree family relaxing

Silhouette, Sans Souci, carefree family relaxing

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Female Parisian performers relaxing

Female Parisian performers relaxing. circa 1900

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Woman sunbathing underneath a parasol on the beach

Woman sunbathing underneath a parasol on the beach
A woman sunbathing on an unidentified beach, with a parasol offering some protection. Date: 1920s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Family on holiday, 1930s

Family on holiday, 1930s
A family relaxing on the beach at an unidentified seaside resort. Behind them, can be seen the backs of other people lined up on benches along a promenade. Date: 1930s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Lady in a deckchair on the beach

Lady in a deckchair on the beach
A woman called June looking very comfortable and organised in a deckchair on an unidentified beach. Date: 1930

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion, Trafalgar Square

Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion, Trafalgar Square
Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion - Trafalgar Square, London. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Mrs Ingram (Dorothy Caruso) on the Venice Lido beach

Mrs Ingram (Dorothy Caruso) on the Venice Lido beach
Dorothy Caruso, widow of the Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, pictured on the beach at the Venice Lido with her second husband, Captain Ernest Ingram and her children

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Sunbathers at Eden Roc

Sunbathers at Eden Roc
Sunbathers at the famous Eden Roc, Antibes on the French Riviera, an exclusive resort catering to sun worshippers who lay out on the famous orange mattresses. Date: 1930

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Woman lying on a rock at the seaside

Woman lying on a rock at the seaside. Date: circa early 1920s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Woman lying on grass in a field

Woman lying on grass in a field. Date: circa early 1920s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: The Lido-Laters by Howard K. Elcock

The Lido-Laters by Howard K. Elcock
Fashionable society bathing and lying in the sun at the equally fashionable Venice Lido, under the familiar striped cabanna and parasols. Date: 1929

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Henley - Between the Races 1926

Henley - Between the Races 1926
A day-out on the River Thames, between the races of Henley Royal Regatta, mainly women relaxing in rowing boats. 1926

Background imageRelaxing Collection: The Riviera in September 1926

The Riviera in September 1926
Fashionably attired people on the beach on the French Riviera in September. Date: 1926

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Easter on the Italian Riviera

Easter on the Italian Riviera
Afternoon tea in a Mediterranean Garden of Eden, looking out over the azure waters of the Italian Riviera. Date: 1913

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Men playing game of draughts in a courtyard, Egypt

Men playing game of draughts in a courtyard, Egypt
Two men playing a game of draughts in a courtyard while a friend sits alongside, Egypt. They are smoking a double nargileh (nargile, hookah) which sits on the ground between them. Date: 1922

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Rich man, dancing woman and beggar, Cairo, Egypt

Rich man, dancing woman and beggar, Cairo, Egypt
Rich man, dancing woman and beggar passing the time in the native quarter of Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1922

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Man relaxing and smoking his pipe, China, East Asia

Man relaxing and smoking his pipe, China, East Asia
Man relaxing and smoking his pipe, with a pot of tea at his side, China, East Asia. Date: 1922

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Cat in bed on a Dutch greetings postcard

Cat in bed on a Dutch greetings postcard
Cat having breakfast in bed on a Dutch greetings postcard -- Good morning. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Cover design, Two Knapsacks in the Channel Islands

Cover design, Two Knapsacks in the Channel Islands, illustrated by Victor Prout. 1897

Background imageRelaxing Collection: The Loiterers

The Loiterers

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, The Lotus Eater

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, The Lotus Eater. 1901

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Man with Beer and Biscuit

Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Man with Beer and Biscuit
Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Man relaxing with a glass of beer and some cheese and biscuits. 1897

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Playing deck shuffleboard on a cruise ship

Playing deck shuffleboard on a cruise ship
Passengers playing deck shuffleboard on a cruise ship. circa 1898

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Evening on the pier at Swinemunde

Evening on the pier at Swinemunde
Women cyclists enjoying a quiet evening on the pier at Swinemunde (Swinoujscie), a port on the Baltic Sea, north-west Poland, near the border with Germany. circa late 19th century

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Peaceful scene through an open window, WW1

Peaceful scene through an open window, WW1
Peaceful scene through an open window, probably painted by a convalescent soldier, First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Cartoon, French soldiers departing on leave, WW1

Cartoon, French soldiers departing on leave, WW1
Cartoon by Pierre Abadie-Landel, Les Joies du Poilu (The Pleasures of the Poilu), French soldiers departing on leave, First World War. 1917

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Cartoon, French soldiers relaxing on leave, WW1

Cartoon, French soldiers relaxing on leave, WW1
Cartoon by Pierre Abadie-Landel, Les Joies du Poilu (The Pleasures of the Poilu), French soldiers relaxing on leave, First World War. 1917

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Fashion for a September cruise, 1939

Fashion for a September cruise, 1939
A grey jersey shirt-waister dress from Lillywhites, perfect attire for a September cruise. On the arm of the deck-chair is a camel-hair coat. Date: 1939

Background imageRelaxing Collection: People bathing, Britannia Beach, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

People bathing, Britannia Beach, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
People bathing at Britannia Beach, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a long pier in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Frocks and Frills at Henley Regatta 1905

Frocks and Frills at Henley Regatta 1905
Aspects of Henley. Date: 1905

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Officers Club, March Field, California, USA

Officers Club, March Field, California, USA
Officers Club, March Field, Riverside County, California, USA. Date: 1943

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Poster, The sun spends the winter on the Cote d Azur

Poster, The sun spends the winter on the Cote d Azur
Poster, The sun spends the winter in France on the Cote d Azur. Designed by Dubois. circa 1955

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Four workmen sitting on a bench

Four workmen sitting on a bench. Date: 1955

Background imageRelaxing Collection: Between the Acts, ballet dancer reading

Between the Acts, ballet dancer reading
Between the Acts by Gordon Nicoll. A ballet dancer reads a magazine in the dressing room during a pause in the performance. Date: 1928



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