Untidy Collection

The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Sir Henry Joseph Wood - English Conductor
Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869 - 1944) - English conductor and composer, associated with the Promenade Concerts (Proms). 1926

Aerial view, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
Aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Chesterton / Cig Card
GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON English journalist and writer

Alchemist (woodcut)
8672923 Alchemist (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alchemist. Illustration from Geschichte der Deutschen Kultur)

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293302 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic in Paris, France: firemen, paramedics, horsecar. Imagery by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Turks attacking Greek corsairs, 19th century (hand coloured engraving)
7339176 Turks attacking Greek corsairs, 19th century (hand coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.8x50.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293311 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic at the Opera in Paris, France. Imagery by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple)
7342611 Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); 57.9x84.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving)
7337534 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.7x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

The library of Sanssouci, unknown (engraving)
7273679 The library of Sanssouci, unknown (engraving); 12.3x14.7 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A look into the castle library. There is disorder)

The New Gloves, 1909 (oil on canvas)
658191 The New Gloves, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Schuster, Karl Maria (1871-1953); 99.6x75.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Gloves. Karl Maria Schuster (1871-1953). Oil on canvas

Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho)
8661143 Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ofen (Buda) taken from the Turks, 1686 (litho)
8661141 Ofen (Buda) taken from the Turks, 1686 (litho) by Blaas, Eugen von (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ofen (Buda) taken from the Turks, 1686

The morning after the Saint Firmin Festival, New York 1875 (engraving)
8679737 The morning after the Saint Firmin Festival, New York 1875 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); 15,6x11,6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The morning after the Saint Firmin Festival)

A young cavalryman manages to calm a crowd, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834487 A young cavalryman manages to calm a crowd, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young cavalryman manages to calm a crowd came to wait a royal wedding near)

The death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (oil on canvas)
7337702 The death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 73x83 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2', 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341769 'The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2', 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Kohler, W. (fl.1838); 34.8x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

There was an Old Man on the Border, who lived in the utmost disorder (coloured engraving)
8634420 There was an Old Man on the Border, who lived in the utmost disorder (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635310 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chaotic scene in a queue (colour litho)
8656679 Chaotic scene in a queue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaotic scene in a queue. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Traffic congestion at Piccadilly Circus, London, 1926 (b/w photo)
8626465 Traffic congestion at Piccadilly Circus, London, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How sour sweet music is when time is broke and no proportion kept! (colour litho)
8677263 How sour sweet music is when time is broke and no proportion kept! (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nelson boarding the 'San Josef' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1829 (oil on canvas)
7337681 Nelson boarding the 'San Josef' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 162.5x223.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Sexual orgasms in men and women (litho)
8657074 Sexual orgasms in men and women (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sexual orgasms in men and women)

Battle of the Amazons (engraving)
7342134 Battle of the Amazons (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); 49.9x65.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635298 Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dutch Schoolmaster (engraving)
8676448 Dutch Schoolmaster (engraving) by Seben, Henri van (1825-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Schoolmaster)

George Cooke the caricaturist (litho)
8655873 George Cooke the caricaturist (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cooke the caricaturist. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643339 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Skull of 'Plassey' the tiger, 1870 circa (bone)
5922200 Skull of 'Plassey' the tiger, 1870 circa (bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The skull of 'Plassey')

Sailors in a fight, 1798 (mezzotint)
7342161 Sailors in a fight, 1798 (mezzotint) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); 60.3x50.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Stothard, Thomas [artist]; Ward)

The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000923 The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

French officers at their mess, Italy (engraving)
8676864 French officers at their mess, Italy (engraving) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French officers at their mess, Italy)

Don'ts for husbands (colour litho)
8656572 Don'ts for husbands (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don'ts for husbands. Don't lose your temper over a lost stud)

Washing up (engraving)
8642714 Washing up (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing up. Illustration for The Humourist by W H Harrison (Ackermann)

An example of Mirth by Maybank (litho)
8634529 An example of Mirth by Maybank (litho) by Webb, Hector Thomas Maybank (1869-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Mirth by Maybank (Ward Lock, 1937).); © Look and Learn.

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635313 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635312 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635311 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931)

Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho)
8661364 Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Different Opinions (Oil on canvas)
8766584 Different Opinions (Oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 50.6x63.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Bombance of sailors, scene in a tavern in Portsmouth (England). Oil on wood, 1802
MMM5460145 Bombance of sailors, scene in a tavern in Portsmouth (England). Oil on wood, 1802, by Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817)

Skull of 'Plassey' the tiger, 1870 circa (bone)
5922199 Skull of 'Plassey' the tiger, 1870 circa (bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The skull of 'Plassey')

Atlantic telegraph, 1866
3478907 Atlantic telegraph, 1866; (add.info.: Atlantic telegraph: The forge on board the 'Great Eastern' 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

British troops maintaining order on the streets of Peshawar, North-West Frontier, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626568 British troops maintaining order on the streets of Peshawar, North-West Frontier, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"Rummaging" (chromolitho)
8649669 "Rummaging" (chromolitho) by Morgan, John (1823-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Rummaging." Illustration for The Child's Companion and Juvenile Instructor (1889)

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"Untidy: A Melange of Chaos and Creativity" Sir Henry Joseph Wood - English Conductor: With his wild hair and energetic conducting style, Sir Henry Joseph Wood's untidy appearance belied the brilliance of his musical genius. Aerial view, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales: From above, the sprawling mess of machinery and coal heaps at Tirpentwys Colliery resembled an untidy patchwork quilt woven by industrial progress. The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64: Jan Steen's painting captures a scene of disorderly revelry in a boisterous household where untidiness seems to be the norm rather than an exception. Chesterton / Cig Card: This vintage cigarette card depicts Chesterton, a renowned poet known for his unkempt appearance that mirrored his unconventional thoughts and ideas. Sussex Farm: Amidst overgrown fields and scattered tools lies a charming Sussex farm with its rustic charm enhanced by nature's untidy embrace. William Morris, artist, writer, publisher and socialist: Known for his intricate designs inspired by nature itself, William Morris embraced the beauty found in imperfection – celebrating the allure of an untidy world through artistry. Richard Arthur (Dicky Nine Lives), Redruth - Before 1893: Dicky Nine Lives' disheveled attire matched his adventurous spirit as he roamed the streets of Redruth with tales aplenty hidden within every crease on his face. Portrait of Paul Marmottan (1856-1932) in his study - 1911 (b/w photo): In this black-and-white photograph capturing Paul Marmottan amidst stacks of books and papers strewn about haphazardly in his study; one can sense both intellectual brilliance and creative chaos intertwined within this untidy sanctuary.