
Lovis Corinth, German
The Artist Liked the Idea of Using a Wind Machine With His Models, But Clearly He Was Going To Have To Adjust the Power Setting, 1911
Oil on canvas

Lovis Corinth, German
The Artist Liked the Idea of Using a Wind Machine With His Models, But Clearly He Was Going To Have To Adjust the Power Setting, 1911
Oil on canvas

Jacob Adriaensz Backer, Dutch
“There, I Think I’ve Now Managed To Shake All the Pizza Crumbs Off My Collar. You May Resume. And Maybe Next Time We Don’t Break For Lunch Until After,” 1636
Oil on canvas

George Gillis Haanen, Dutch
After an Hour of Listening Intently To No Avail, Ingrid Was Starting To Wonder If Maybe This Wasn’t an Audiobook After All, 1834
Oil on panel

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta, Spanish
“Dear Resident of Apt. 205: Being New to the Building, We Understand That You May Not Be Familiar With the Condo Association’s Noise Ordinances. However, My Husband and I Both Have To Get Up Early For Work. As Such, We Ask That You Please Refrain From the Harp Playing Between the Hours of Midnight and 5 A.M. Or at the Very Least, Unplug Your Amp. Thanks!” Jill and Tim, Apt. 105, Date Unknown
Oil on canvas

Charles-Melchior Descourtis, French
“Shhh, Just Pretend We Don’t See Them. I Guarantee Our Clothes Aren’t Going Anywhere. I Hid an Exploding Dye Pack in My Underpants,” ca. 1798
Oil on canvas

John Riley, English
“Aha! So It’s True, Grandmama! You ARE Trying Out for the Quidditch Senior League!,” 1686
Oil on canvas

Jean Raoux, French
Trying To Adjust the Brightness on Her iPad, ca. 1720s
Oil on canvas

Anonymous
When Ella Stripped Down To Play Solitaire in the Middle of the Party, It Was Clear She Wasn’t Playing With a Full Deck, Date Unknown
Oil on canvas

Thomas Brooks, English
“Very Funny, Grandma. No Seriously, Everybody. I Need a Location. OTHER Than an Orgy.” 1852
Oil on canvas