Inappropriate Collection

Ballet / Ally Sloper 1890
Ally Sloper dances before the County Council in an attempt to demonstrate the value of the performing arts

An Indecorous Courtship, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
An Indecorous Courtship, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 507

"Unseemly Love, perhaps a scene of the Widower Joost with Lucia, 2nd scene from the play "De wanheb Creator
"Unseemly Love, perhaps a scene of the Widower Joost with Lucia, 2nd scene from the play "De wanhebbelijke liefde" by CJ van der Lijn ", 1720-1750

Boss flirting with his secretary (colour litho)
6000046 Boss flirting with his secretary (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boss flirting with his secretary)

He tried to kiss me the brute (colour litho)
3643470 He tried to kiss me the brute (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He tried to kiss me the brute)

Man waiting to smack a womans bottom while she watches the yacht racing (colour litho)
6000007 Man waiting to smack a womans bottom while she watches the yacht racing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386673 " There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Ill-matched Lovers (oil on panel)
697865 The Ill-matched Lovers (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533) (studio of); 49.5x35.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Art Caricature in Germany (engraving)
1060545 Art Caricature in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art Caricature in Germany)

The Merry Widower (colour litho)
964611 The Merry Widower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Widower. From Truth, 25 December 1907.); © Look and Learn

Office girls drawn by Fish, WW1
Uncle Fred, a character in the Letters of Eve in The Tatler, drawn by Annie Fish, is pictured njoying his time in the office now that girls are taking on wartime clerical roles. Date: 1917

Inappropriate materials, artwork F007 / 0283
Inappropriate materials, conceptual artwork

Mental disorder, conceptual artwork
Mental disorder. Conceptual artwork showing unwelcome involuntary thoughts (red arrows) invading a persons mind, together with images or unpleasant ideas (top) that may become obsessions

Lady driver with inappropriate footwear

Crinoline Hampers Walk
Kitty & Adolphus attempt a country walk but her fashionable silhouette creates yet another barrier between them & happiness. Fido, her dog makes a break for freedom

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"Inappropriate: A Journey through Controversial Art and Caricatures" Step into the world of art where boundaries are pushed, norms challenged, and controversy thrives. From ballet to illustrations, this collection showcases a range of "inappropriate" works that have stirred conversations throughout history. In 1890, Ally Sloper took center stage with his mischievous antics in a colorful lithograph. Bosses flirting with their secretaries became a subject of satire in another litho titled "He tried to kiss me the brute. " These images reflect societal dynamics and shed light on power imbalances prevalent at the time. A man waiting to smack a woman's bottom while she watches yacht racing may raise eyebrows today but was once considered humorous in an era when gender roles were rigidly defined. Meanwhile, Edward Lear's whimsical verse about an old man plagued by a flea reminds us that they are also be found within innocent rhymes. "The Ill-matched Lovers, " depicted on an oil panel, captures the complexities of relationships beyond societal expectations. Similarly, "The Royal Joke" invites viewers to question authority through biting satire published by S. W. Art caricature in Germany takes us on a journey exploring political commentary and social critique. It challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths hidden beneath exaggerated features and expressions. In contrast, "The Merry Widower, " portrayed in vibrant colors through lithography, explores themes of love lost and newfound freedom amidst society's judgmental gaze. Transporting us back to Paris during A Sentimental Journey in 1841 is an oil-on-canvas scene set inside a shop - capturing both romance and scandalous encounters between lovers seeking solace away from prying eyes. During World War I, office girls drawn by Fish offered comic relief amid challenging times; their playful depiction reminding us that humor can sometimes transcend boundaries even during dark periods.