Foolhardy Collection

Terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho)
2779368 Terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris)

A stunt that ended badly (colour litho)
2779698 A stunt that ended badly (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A stunt that ended badly)

Death of two climbers on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2795640 Death of two climbers on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of two climbers on Mont Blanc)

Fatal mountaineering accident in the Swiss Alps (colour litho)
2779951 Fatal mountaineering accident in the Swiss Alps (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal mountaineering accident in the Swiss Alps)

Accident on a level crossing at Connerre, France (colour litho)
2782476 Accident on a level crossing at Connerre, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident on a level crossing at Connerre, France)

Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
6034691 Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, leading the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War (engraving)

A dangerous wager (engraving)
2789471 A dangerous wager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dangerous wager. A barber attacked by a lion after agreeing to enter its cage)

L Empereur court un grand danger a Iena (colour litho)
2790632 L Empereur court un grand danger a Iena (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Empereur court un grand danger a Iena)

The painter and the boa constrictor (colour litho)
2779500 The painter and the boa constrictor (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The painter and the boa constrictor)

The Seven Ages of Man, Fourth Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323343 The Seven Ages of Man, Fourth Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Randy perched on the door of two-wheeled driven car - ?TopFoto

Stuntman Mark Sowell leaps over eight members of the dare-devil Fall Guy Stunt Team -

Cockings Parachute
Robert Cockings parachute descent above the Vauxhall Gardens, London. Dropped from Charles Greens Royal Vauxhall the inverted cone failed and Cocking hit the ground fatally

A road closed sign on top of Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District in Winter snows
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Girls on the Wing
Some daring, yet foolhardy young ladies pose on the top wing of a bi-plane. The pilot waves his handkerchief and roses fall from the sky

Folklore / Extraterrestria
A VENUSIAN giant seizes the foolhardy travellers from Earth

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"Foolhardy: A Collection of Risk and Regret" As winter's icy grip tightened, a road closed sign stood defiantly atop Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District, warning foolhardy adventurers of treacherous conditions. In the heart of Paris' Bois de Boulogne, a terrible accident unfolded, serving as a haunting reminder that recklessness knows no boundaries. Vibrant lithographs captured the ill-fated outcome of a daring stunt gone wrong; an audacious act that ended in tragedy and regret. Mont Blanc's majestic peaks witnessed the somber demise of two climbers, their dreams shattered amidst unforgiving slopes - an eternal testament to foolhardiness. The Swiss Alps echoed with sorrow as another fatal mountaineering accident claimed lives, reminding us all that nature demands respect and caution. At Connerre's level crossing in France, an avoidable accident served as a stark reminder that impatience can lead to devastating consequences on life's railway tracks. Through Punch magazine's biting satire came an engraving immortalizing James Brudenell leading the Charge of the Light Brigade - a reckless endeavor fueled by misplaced bravery. A dangerous wager took center stage in an intricate engraving where risk met folly head-on; reminding us that sometimes even victory comes at too high a cost. L'Empereur court un grand danger à Iena - vivid colors depicted Napoleon Bonaparte courting peril during battle; showcasing how even great leaders can succumb to foolish choices. Within vibrant lithographs lay "The painter and the boa constrictor, " illustrating how artistic curiosity intertwined with recklessness can lead to unexpected dangers lurking beneath creativity's surface. Shakespearean scenes brought forth reflections on life’s journey through "The Seven Ages of Man"; urging us not to rush blindly into each phase but instead embrace wisdom and prudence.