Bothering Collection

Dog, 3 Cows in Field
Whos Afraid : a perky little dog keeps an eye on three cows, who seem more interested in chewing grass than bothering about him

After vigorously repulsing the fellahs who offered their assistance
3501771 After vigorously repulsing the fellahs who offered their assistance, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905)

Christmas in Topsyturvydom (engraving)
1622246 Christmas in Topsyturvydom (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Topsyturvydom)

Royal fishmongers, or a welcome to Billingsgate, 1816. Artist: C Williams
Royal fishmongers, or a welcome to Billingsgate, 1816. Royal fishmongers being accosted by bawdy women at Billingsgate Market

Suffragettes trying to speak to the Prime Minister, London, 1908. Olive Fergus (left) and Mrs Frank Corbet flank Prime Minister Herbert Asquith (1852-1928)

The Antique Pest, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Antique Pest, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection

Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, shaking flies from head and mane in morning sunlight, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania
Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, shaking flies from head and mane in morning sunlight, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania

Gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) immature, close-up of head, flicking ears whilst being bothered by flies, Nameri, Assam, India, january

Water Splashing Festival in Jinghong town Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, China, Asia

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"Bothering: A Tale of Persistence and Resilience" In a picturesque field, a mischievous dog found delight in bothering three cows. After vigorously repulsing the fellahs who offered their assistance, he reveled in his playful antics. Amidst the chaos of Christmas in Topsyturvydom, an enchanting engraving captured the essence of bothering. Just like royal fishmongers welcoming visitors to Billingsgate in 1816, this art form demanded attention and admiration. Even suffragettes tried their best to speak to the Prime Minister in London, 1908, undeterred by any obstacles that bothered them along the way. Their determination echoed through history as they fought for equality. "The Antique Pest, " a comical piece by Lance Thackeray from 1908, depicted bothersome encounters with pests that plagued society throughout time. It reminded us that even nuisances can have their charm. From late 16th-century theaters to modern-day stages, performers have always faced distractions while entertaining audiences. Yet they persevered and delivered captivating performances despite being bothered by various interruptions. Nature too had its own battles against bothersome flies. Lions and gaurs alike shook off these pesky insects from their majestic heads and manes under the morning sunlight or flicked their ears irritably during close-ups captured beautifully on camera. Finally, at the Water Splashing Festival in Jinghong town Xishuangbanna, China; water became both a source of joyous celebration but also an opportunity for mischief-makers to bother others playfully amidst laughter-filled festivities. Through these diverse glimpses into different realms - be it animals or humans - we see how "bothering" is not just an annoyance but rather a testament to resilience and perseverance against all odds.