The Lazy Housemaids 1908

"The Lazy Housemaids" is a 1908 illustration by Walter Crane, known for his artistic contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement. This detailed black and white illustration, framed in a decorative border, depicts two maids in bed, seemingly reluctant to wake up, while a woman in a long robe holding a rooster in a circle with an hourglass stands above a staircase, conveying a moral lesson about the importance of hard work. The image uses symbolism, such as the rooster and the hourglass, to highlight the concept of time and the consequences of laziness, making this a captivating work for children and adults alike.