Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Dutch-British
“I Don’t Know Why Your Pillow’s Not Working. We Followed All the Instructions. Maybe We Should Return It To the…Wait! It Says ‘For Best Results, Close Your Eyes.’ Try That,” 1888
Oil on panel
Kuroda Seiki, Japanese
Mattel Has Had Many Successful Toy Launches Over the Years, But Forgetful Nudist Barbie™ Was Not One of Them, 1899
Oil on canvas
Pedro Weingartner, Brazilian
Couple Forced to Acknowledge That “Tomato Plants in 30 Minutes!” Infomercial Might Have Been a Scam, 1889
Oil on canvas
Anton Seitz, German
“My My My, You’re a Hungry Little Lady. Looks Like I May Have To Put the Peloton Back in the Dollhouse,” 1897
Oil on canvas
Wincenty Wodzinowski, Polish
“That’s Right, Ladies! The 1894 Model Is Here! Sleeker Styling, Better Handling, and Yes — It Comes in Pink,” 1890
Oil on canvas
Léon Bonnat, French
Suddenly Betsy Found Herself Regretting Her Decision Not To Pack the Baby Björn, 1869-70
Oil on canvas
John George Brown, American
The Traditional Scottish Sport of Roomba Hockey, 1862
Oil on canvas
Eduard Ritter, Austria
Austria’s Version of the Brawny Paper Towel Guy, ca. 1840
Oil on canvas
Adrien De Boucherville, French
“Okay, Change of Plans. Hope You’re in the Mood For Totino’s Pizza Rolls,” 1874
Oil on canvas
