Displeasure Collection

Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)
BOU202941 Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Cabbages thrown at a man singing (colour litho)
6000013 Cabbages thrown at a man singing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabbages thrown at a man singing)

The General Election - Free Fooders
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Free Fooders. Candidates at a hustings face the warth of the electorate and also face a barrage of eggs and vegeatbles

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) close-up of weaner / juvenile sleeping, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, April

Fairy Ring / Greenaway
A girl in a woodland clearing stands with her back against a great tree with her apron over her head. She has accidentally broken a fairy ring to the displeasure of a fairy

Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcard (2 of 2)
A Greek Anti-Turkish propaganda postcard, showing a disgruntled Greek soldier, standing in front of a very Islamic skyline in reference to the displeasure at the Turkish arrival in Salonica

Sisters discussing their much-hated Stepmother
Ethel to Maud (discussing their much-hated Stepmother) - " Never mind, we only have her in the da-time. Think of poor Pa - he has her all night as well!" Date: 1892

Teen girl looking sad

Father yelling at family in living room

Woman taking medicine in front of cabinet

Man in doghouse

Frightened woman with hands on head

Going into the Garden to Eat Worms
An expression of utmost displeasure and disappointment - a little chick completely fed up states: " Nobody loves me - I m going into the garden to eat worms." Date: 1918

Officer Awoken Cartoon
Circumstances Alter Cases. An officer is awoken early much to his displeasure, but it is not his blithering idiot batman who is at fault, but an incoming shell

Drunken Father W / Family
Much to the displeasure of his wife and child, a drunken father is hardly able to stand

Easter Island Figures
Somewhat to the displeasure of the people of the island, men of the French navy destroy some of the monumental figures so that they may be more conveniently taken to France

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"Unwanted Attention: A Tale of Displeasure" In the painting "Unwelcome Attentions, 1839, " we witness a scene where a woman is subjected to unwanted advances, capturing the essence in its raw form. The artist's brushstrokes vividly portray her discomfort and distress. Meanwhile, in the colorful lithograph titled "Cabbages thrown at a man singing, " we see how public humiliation can evoke deep displeasure. The image captures the moment when society turns against an individual, using vegetables as their weapon of choice. "The General Election - Free Fooders" depicts another source – political opportunism. In this satirical artwork, we observe how politicians exploit people's hunger for personal gain during elections, leaving voters feeling disillusioned and dissatisfied. On a lighter note, even nature has its moments of displeasure. The close-up photograph of a sleeping Northern elephant seal portrays the vulnerability and innocence of youth while highlighting that even these majestic creatures experience moments that are less than ideal. "Fairy Ring / Greenaway" takes us into the realm of folklore where fairies dance in circles. However enchanting it may seem initially, one cannot help but wonder if there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction within this mystical gathering. Moving on to historical context, the Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcard reveals yet another facet – nationalistic tensions and conflicts between nations that have left scars on both sides for generations to come. In contrast to these external sources of discontentment lies an intimate conversation between sisters discussing their much-hated Stepmother. This portrayal reminds us that familial relationships can also be fraught with tension and unhappiness despite societal expectations. A teenage girl looking sad serves as a poignant reminder that adolescence often comes hand-in-hand with emotional turmoil. Her expression reflects inner struggles and perhaps unfulfilled desires or disappointments which contribute to her overall sense of displeasure.