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Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Crewe Station

Railway Sleeper - Crewe Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing railway porter at Crewe Station. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Riding a donkey asleep in the rain

Riding a donkey asleep in the rain

Background imageAsleep Collection: Teddy asleep

Teddy asleep

Background imageAsleep Collection: Nursery Rhymes -- cutting skirt, mouse-drawn cart

Nursery Rhymes -- cutting skirt, mouse-drawn cart
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations

Background imageAsleep Collection: Pencil sketch of sleeping toddler

Pencil sketch of sleeping toddler
Pencil sketch of a sleeping toddler. 1920s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Sketch of sleeping woman

Sketch of sleeping woman
Sketch of a sleeping woman. 1922

Background imageAsleep Collection: Cat on a windowsill by Muriel Dawson

Cat on a windowsill by Muriel Dawson. 1920s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Pencil sketch of sleeping baby

Pencil sketch of sleeping baby. 1920s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Sketches of mother and child

Sketches of mother and child
Sketches of a mother with a child asleep in her lap. 1922

Background imageAsleep Collection: Grandfather reads to grandchildren

Grandfather reads to grandchildren
Grandfather reads a Rupert the Bear picture book to his grandchildren, both of whom have fallen asleep. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Kings Cross Station

Railway Sleeper - Kings Cross Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing tramp at Kings Cross Station dreaming of wealth as he clutches a copy of the Financial Times. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn... Date: 19th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Family of teddy bears in bed

Family of teddy bears in bed
A family of six or seven teddy bears in bed -- When Father Teddy says Turn we all Turn. 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Snow White silhouette

Snow White silhouette
Snow White asleep in a casket, attended by the Seven Dwarfs. Date: circa 1915

Background imageAsleep Collection: Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs

Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs
Snow White asleep guarded by the Seven Dwards. Date: 1925

Background imageAsleep Collection: Two geishas sleeping, Japan

Two geishas sleeping, Japan. circa 1890s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Geisha sleeping, Japan

Geisha sleeping, Japan. circa 1890s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Two tramps asleep on pavement, Paris, France

Two tramps asleep on pavement, Paris, France
Two tramps asleep on a pavement in Paris, France. They are probably benefiting from heat coming up from the metro through the grating. Date: 1955

Background imageAsleep Collection: Hop-o -My-Thumb

Hop-o -My-Thumb
The ogre was very angry. He donned his seven-league boots and chased after the seven boys. They were hidden amongst the rocks. The ogre decided to rest on a rock nearby and fell asleep

Background imageAsleep Collection: Snow White

Snow White
While out hunting, the Prince finds Snow White asleep in a glass case with the dwarfs in attendance. Date: c.1912

Background imageAsleep Collection: British soldiers asleep in dugout bunks, WW1

British soldiers asleep in dugout bunks, WW1
British soldiers asleep in dugout bunks on the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageAsleep Collection: Competitor takes a rest - Ballroom dancing qualifier

Competitor takes a rest - Ballroom dancing qualifier
A competitor takes a rest during the Brentwood Preliminary Qualifier for the World Professional Ballroom Dancing Championships

Background imageAsleep Collection: British soldiers sleeping after a long march, WW1

British soldiers sleeping after a long march, WW1
British soldiers sleeping after a long march on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Cardiff Station

Railway Sleeper - Cardiff Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Welsh rugby fan at Cardiff Station, delighted that Wales beat France 23-11! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station

Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing post young gentleman propped up against a bollard at Marylebone Station after a wild Christmas party! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Fable - The Tortoise and the Hare

Fable - The Tortoise and the Hare
The complacent hare takes a nap under a tree while the Tortoise romps home in this cautionary tale advocating the slow and steady over the fast and flippant. Illustration by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Aberystwyth Station

Railway Sleeper - Aberystwyth Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Welsh shepherd takes forty winks leaning up against his crook, sitting on a wooden crate at Aberystwyth Station, his trusty Collie sheepdog at his feet

Background imageAsleep Collection: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A scene from Goldilocks and the Three Bears -- they discover her asleep in the Baby Bears bed! 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Oxford Station

Railway Sleeper - Oxford Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing University graduate seated on his trunk, nods off at Oxford Station as he studies a map of the London Underground

Background imageAsleep Collection: Advertisement for Samaritaine toys and games, Paris

Advertisement for Samaritaine toys and games, Paris
Advertisement for the Samaritaine toys and games shop, Paris, France, showing a little girl asleep, dreaming of the presents she would like for Christmas. 1929

Background imageAsleep Collection: Bear asleep in bed after a long day

Bear asleep in bed after a long day
A bear asleep in bed after a long day. His slippers are on the floor at the foot of the bed, and a jar of honey sits ready for his breakfast. 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Grimsby Station

Railway Sleeper - Grimsby Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing deep sea fisherman propped up against a bollard at Grimsby Station holding onto his latest catch of a giant cod! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Alphabet -- Letter Z

Alphabet -- Letter Z. 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Sketch of a sleeping pig

Sketch of a sleeping pig

Background imageAsleep Collection: Young lion cubs asleep in a tree

Young lion cubs asleep in a tree
Two lion cubs (Panthera leo) asleep in the substantial lower branches of a tree in sub-Saharan Africa. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Background imageAsleep Collection: Elegant fairy asleep on a mushroom

Elegant fairy asleep on a mushroom
An elegant fairy asleep on a mushroom. circa 1922

Background imageAsleep Collection: Soldiers taking nap in a trench, Western Front, WW1

Soldiers taking nap in a trench, Western Front, WW1
Two British soldiers taking a nap in a trench on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageAsleep Collection: Tabby cat made of wood

Tabby cat made of wood

Background imageAsleep Collection: Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose), by Edward Burne-Jones

Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose), by Edward Burne-Jones
One of four paintings forming the Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose) series, by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. This one is entitled The Garden Court. 1885-1890

Background imageAsleep Collection: Sleepy-Head by Muriel Dawson

Sleepy-Head by Muriel Dawson -- a toddler fast asleep. 1936

Background imageAsleep Collection: Alls Well by Muriel Dawson

Alls Well by Muriel Dawson -- a baby sleeps peacefully. 1930

Background imageAsleep Collection: Not At Home by Muriel Dawson

Not At Home by Muriel Dawson -- a baby asleep clutching a toy dog. 1930

Background imageAsleep Collection: Medieval garden scene

Medieval garden scene, with two women about to take a document from a sleeping man

Background imageAsleep Collection: Woman asleep

Woman asleep

Background imageAsleep Collection: Forty Winks by Muriel Dawson

Forty Winks by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl asleep in her high chair. 1929

Background imageAsleep Collection: In Dreamland by Muriel Dawson

In Dreamland by Muriel Dawson -- a toddler sleeps, holding her doll. circa 1920s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Woman with spinning wheel, Isle of Harris, Scotland

Woman with spinning wheel, Isle of Harris, Scotland
On the Isle of Harris, Scotland, a woman uses an elegant old spinning wheel to make Harris tweed, while her dog sleeps beside her. 1920s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Two men in Modena, Italy

Two men in Modena, Italy
Two middle aged men while away the time in Modena, northern Italy. One of them is asleep, while the other sits with his head resting on his fist

Background imageAsleep Collection: Lion sleeping

Lion sleeping

Background imageAsleep Collection: Brown bears asleep

Brown bears asleep
Two Brown bears sleeping near some rocks. Oil painting by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageAsleep Collection: Lady sleeping in an armchair

Lady sleeping in an armchair
A young woman asleep in an armchair, her head resting against a soft cushion, placed against the armrest. Pastel study by Raymond Sheppard Date: circa early 1950s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Wesses Saddleback sow and Blue Belton Setter

Wesses Saddleback sow and Blue Belton Setter
Wessex saddleback sow and a Blue Belton Setter Dog. Pencil studies by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageAsleep Collection: Woman sleeping

Woman sleeping
A beautiful study of the head of a sleeping woman in black and white pastel on grey board by Raymond Sheppard Date: circa late 1940s

Background imageAsleep Collection: The Railway Sleeper

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on National Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1950

Background imageAsleep Collection: Large male lion sleeping

Large male lion sleeping. A study in pencil and conte crayon by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageAsleep Collection: And there they sat and sang all night

And there they sat and sang all night, I heard them singing in my sleep (Visitors). 1922

Background imageAsleep Collection: The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty -- the Prince is about to kiss the Princess to wake her up. 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Little Red Riding Hood meets Goldilocks

Little Red Riding Hood meets Goldilocks
A composite illustration of two childrens stories, Little Red Riding Hood on the right (with the wolf lurking in the background), and Goldilocks and the Three Bears on the left

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Euston Station

Railway Sleeper - Euston Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Downham Market Station

Railway Sleeper - Downham Market Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Farmer at Downham Market Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Railway Sleeper - Bath Station (Christmas)

Railway Sleeper - Bath Station (Christmas)
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Tramp at Bath Station at Christmas. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith circa 1960s

Background imageAsleep Collection: Embroidered quilt advert from Coats and Clark

Embroidered quilt advert from Coats and Clark showing a woman lying in bed 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: Elderly Man Asleep

Elderly Man Asleep
An elderly man asleep in his chair at Daventrys Old Peoples Home. Date: 1964

Background imageAsleep Collection: Father Christmas delivering presents to children

Father Christmas delivering presents to children
Father Christmas delivering presents and a Christmas tree to a girl sleeping by the fireplace on Christmas Eve circa early 20th century

Background imageAsleep Collection: The Power of Imagination

The Power of Imagination
A Grandfather laughs to himself as he reads aloud to his two grandchildren, both of whom have fallen asleep in his arms. The imagined fantasy world of the story unfolds behind him

Background imageAsleep Collection: A little girl asleep on her mothers lap

A little girl asleep on her mothers lap circa 1890




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