Alcohol Abuse Collection

The Ladder of Fortune, to the American Dream, 1875 (colour litho)
PNP252343 The Ladder of Fortune, to the American Dream, 1875 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Hogarth Gin Lane
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Beer Street and Gin Lane. They depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer

Victorian satirical cartoon, Drunk man in a bar, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on attractiveness of wealth, 19th Century. A wreck at the bar

Oliver Reed British actor in pub with beer glass 1979

The Reverend Geoffrey Shovel, Chaplain of the Fleet, with his drinking companions
MAL47201 The Reverend Geoffrey Shovel, Chaplain of the Fleet, with his drinking companions by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908); 62.2x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: " Gentlemen)

Theatre poster depicting Carry Nation (1846-1911) holding her destructive axe (litho)
PNP252351 Theatre poster depicting Carry Nation (1846-1911) holding her destructive axe (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of the National Christian Temperance Union singing hymns
PNP252344 Members of the National Christian Temperance Union singing hymns and praying for lost souls in a saloon, 1874 (engraving) by American School

Punch Cures the Gout, the Colic, and the Tisic (coloured etching)
CHT235318 Punch Cures the Gout, the Colic, and the Tisic (coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Carry Nation with her hatchet, c. 1905 (litho)
PNP252353 Carry Nation with her hatchet, c.1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Revenue officers raid illegal liquor still in the Georgia Mountains
PNP252348 Revenue officers raid illegal liquor still in the Georgia Mountains, from the Police Gazette, 1895 (engraving) by American School

New snooker World Champion Joe Johnson enjoys the evening party beside runner up Steve Davis following the World Championship Final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. 6th May 1986

Arab man enjoying a pint of Guinness at the Stanhope public house on Gloucester Road, South Kensington. June 1976

Arab man sitting outside enjoying a pint of Guinness at the Stanhope public house on Gloucester Road, South Kensington. June 1976

Leaving Hart Island
circa 1950: The ferry pulls away from Hart Island: a rehabilatation centre that attempts to help homeless alcoholic people. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images)

Bottoms Up
circa 1930: A young woman drowning her sorrows. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Victorian satirical cartoon on temperance
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. In the morning we say, We ll live better today. In the Evening deplore, We are worse than before

Lager. Three pint glasses containing left-over lager

Alcohol abuse. Conceptual artwork of the devil tempting a person to drink an alcoholic beverage

Champagne cocktail drink

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: A Historical Journey through Alcohol Abuse" Step into the past and witness the haunting consequences of alcohol abuse. From William Hogarth's chilling depiction of Gin Lane to Victorian satirical cartoons, these powerful images reveal a harsh reality that spans centuries. In "The Ladder of Fortune, to the American Dream, " a color lithograph from 1875, we see how dreams can be shattered by excessive drinking. The image serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that success can quickly turn into despair when alcohol takes control. Oliver Reed, the British actor immortalized in a pub with a beer glass in 1979, symbolizes the destructive allure of alcohol. His troubled life became synonymous with excess and tragedy – an embodiment of how addiction can consume even those in the spotlight. "The effect of alcohol on the Indians in the time of Conquest" vividly portrays another dark chapter in history. This color lithograph from Hacia alla y para aca exposes how colonization brought not only devastation but also dependency on harmful substances. Even respected figures like Reverend Geoffrey Shovel were not immune to its grip. As Chaplain of the Fleet, he found solace among his drinking companions – showcasing how addiction permeates all walks of life. Carry Nation's iconic theater poster shows her wielding an axe against liquor establishments during prohibition times. Her radical actions reflect society's desperate attempt to combat rampant alcohol abuse and its devastating effects on families and communities alike. However, hope emerges amidst this bleak narrative. Members of National Christian Temperance Union singing hymns demonstrate their unwavering commitment to sobriety and support for those struggling with addiction. Artistic representations such as "Alcohol, Death and Devil" (1830) or "Punch Cures Gout" (colored etching) confront viewers with stark imagery meant to shock them out of complacency towards this pressing issue.