Alternatives Collection

Kill All Alternatives
Leonardo Flores

Coles Phillips Girl, the Time of Her Life (colour litho)
5996393 Coles Phillips Girl, the Time of Her Life (colour litho) by Coles Phillips, C. (1880-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Time of Her Life)

Tablettes a ecrire en usage chez les Romains (engraving)
2787812 Tablettes a ecrire en usage chez les Romains (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tablettes a ecrire en usage chez les Romains)

Satire on Franco-German relations. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786386 Satire on Franco-German relations. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on Franco-German relations)

Widgeon bluffing on the Roaring Fork (litho)
1090749 Widgeon bluffing on the Roaring Fork (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widgeon bluffing on the Roaring Fork)

Floor cloth manufacture (engraving)
6010304 Floor cloth manufacture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floor cloth manufacture)

Two Pair of Portraits: anti-Whig cartoon depicting John Henry Tooke with portraits of Charles James Fox personifying
5997523 Two Pair of Portraits: anti-Whig cartoon depicting John Henry Tooke with portraits of Charles James Fox personifying vice and William Pitt the Younger representing virtue

Allopathy - Homeopathy - Hydropathy - the options available in the 1850s Date: 1853

Four Dishes Of Different Food

Four Plates Of Different Foods

Goatskin shortages in 1915: humourous alternatives suggested
Hirsuitabilities: A humourous suggestion from Edwin Morrow in responce to the possibility of a shortage in supply of goat skins for soldiers winter overcoats. Date: 1915

Piedmontese 18th Century, Elevation for a Church Facade, with Alternatives, first half 18th century, pen and brown ink with gray and brown washes over graphite on laid paper

WW2 - Austerity - Getting by with alternative transport. Comic postcard from wartime England by Evelyn E Morris, showing alternative forms of transport available if the petrol pumps ran dry

Energy generation, conceptual computer artwork

Different ways of dealing with the scarcity of oil
Illustration by W. Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Freak Friends for Farmers
With many horses sent to the Front during World War One, a number of alternatives are suggested here. Actually, elephants were used for pulling loads during the war

Gathering seaweed for food, Ireland
Scenes showing men, women and children gathering seaweed for food on the coast of Clare, west of Ireland. They are also shown picking, drying and selling d hlisk, and gathering corrigan

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"Exploring the Vast Realm of Alternatives: A Journey through Time and Art" Kill All Alternatives. This provocative statement sets the stage for a captivating exploration into the world of alternatives, beyond what meets the eye. Imagine a man being shown paintings of prostitutes in a Flemish brothel, captured in intricate copper engravings. The vividness and detail transport us to another era, where such scenes were both scandalous and fascinating. In contrast, we encounter Coles Phillips Girl, depicted in two distinct lithographs - "the Time of Her Life" and "Which?" These colorful artworks invite us to ponder choices and decisions that shape our lives. Delving further back in history, we stumble upon an engraving titled "Tablettes a ecrire en usage chez les Romains, " revealing ancient Roman writing tablets. It reminds us that even centuries ago, people sought alternative means to record their thoughts and ideas. Satire on Franco-German relations takes center stage with an illustration from Le Rire. Through vibrant lithography, it humorously reflects upon political tensions while reminding us that alternative perspectives can shed light on complex issues. The Roaring Fork comes alive as Widgeon bluffs his way through life in a mesmerizing lithograph. This whimsical scene encourages us to embrace creativity when faced with challenges or uncertain situations. Floor cloth manufacture is showcased twice - once as an engraving highlighting craftsmanship skills from yesteryears; then again as a reminder that even mundane tasks can have alternative approaches worth exploring. A thought-provoking anti-Whig cartoon from 1798 presents John Henry Tooke surrounded by portraits personifying vice and virtue. It urges us to consider alternatives when confronted with moral dilemmas or conflicting ideologies. Traveling back to the mid-19th century reveals options available in healthcare - Allopathy, Homeopathy, Hydropathy - each offering different paths towards healing.