Commotion Collection

Bull In A China Shop
5th July 1950: An Ayrshire bull causing havoc in the midst of wrecked china for the filming of a scene on the China industry at Hayeswood Farm, Madresfield, Worcestershire

The Grand Idea, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous illustration showing the commotion caused by a jockey jumping through a hedge at Aintree rather than over it. Bateman (1887-1970)

Chicago Fire
9th October 1871: Firemen at the scene of a blaze during the Chicago Fire of 1871, which resulted in 250 deaths and losses of $196 million. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

A commotion in Vitoria-Gasteiz
2910802 A commotion in Vitoria-Gasteiz; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicts a commotion in Vitoria-Gasteiz, he capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community)

Wall Street NYC
circa 1930: Fluctuations in the New York Stock Exchange are reflected in the mood of Wall Street. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas)
989485 The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bouchard, Paul Louis (1853-1937); 274.3x365.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Cleopatra. Paul Louis Bouchard (1853-1937)

Fen Flood
24th May 1862: An attempt to form a dam in the middle-level drain during the Great Flood in the Fens. Original Publication: Illustrated London News (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Piazza San Marco
circa 1900: A regatta passes the crowds which have flocked into St Marks Square in Venice. (Photo by Spencer Arnold Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple (oil on canvas)
CH242592 Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple (oil on canvas) by Nome, Francois de (Monsu Desiderio) (1593-1644); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or, the Day of Rest (engraving)
6035019 Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or, the Day of Rest (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or)

Terror of the Peruvians during an eclipse of the moon, from
STC109013 Terror of the Peruvians during an eclipse of the moon, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 19, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) by Gallina

Lord George Hamiltons Reception of Members of Parliament at Portsmouth Dockyard, firing a Mine by Contact (engraving)
1056209 Lord George Hamiltons Reception of Members of Parliament at Portsmouth Dockyard, firing a Mine by Contact (engraving) by Nash

An escaped elephant on the rampage in the Cafe de la Comedie in Perigueux, France (colour litho)
3097548 An escaped elephant on the rampage in the Cafe de la Comedie in Perigueux, France (colour litho) by French School

Regents Park, London, in 1831 (coloured engraving)
3103665 Regents Park, London, in 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regents Park, London, in 1831)

A priest called John Ball stirs up a great commotion in England (engraving)
606346 A priest called John Ball stirs up a great commotion in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate Glass Universal Insurance Company (engraving)
582330 Plate Glass Universal Insurance Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate Glass Universal Insurance Company. Policy)

Russian Revolution
1917: Fleeing crowds during the Russian Revolution which resulted in the seizing of power by the Bolsheviks under Lenin. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Early Birds
11th January 1928: The early morning rush to secure places at the Caledonian Market. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stock Exchange Crash
16th September 1873: The rush from the New York Stock Exchange as banks began to fail and close, leading to a ten-day closure of the Stock Exchange. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Daniel Defoe in the Pillory, Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Artist: JC Armytage
View of Daniel Defoe in the pillory at Temple Bar, London, c1840?, surrounded by a crowd

Zoo Mayhem
circa 1825: Popular Gardens - Tom, Jerry and Logic laughing at the bustle and alarm occasioned amongst the visitors by the escape of a kangaroo, the Fat Knight down on the subject

Accident At Sea
21st December 1789: Part of the crew of His Majestys ship Guardian endeavouring to escape after the ship struck an iceberg on the way to Botany Bay. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Whites Chocolate House
An english gaming house, Whites Chocolate House, London depicted in one of a series of cautionary engravings, entitled The Rakes Progress, by english satirical artist William Hogarth, 1733

Rushing Punters
As the Casino at Monte Carlo opens for business, eager gamblers rush to secure their lucky seat at the gaming tables. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bewitched
circa 1850: Grandpapas story of the witches frolic. Original Artist: By Cruikshank (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

50-54 years, background people, bubble, bustling, busy, caucasian, city, cityscape
Caucasian man floating in bubble exploring virtual city

Toll Evasion
circa 1800: Toll collectors in pursuit of a man on horseback dashing through a toll gate. Original Artist: By J Thompson (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Spain. Madrid. Patriotic Protest In the Seville street about
Spain. Reign of Alphonse XII. Conflict of the Caroline Islands, by the German contesting on the spanish sovereignty in the islands. Patriotic Protest in the Seville Street, Madrid

A team of androids break down objects to their scrap value
A team of robotic scrap merchants going about their business on a liquid world designed to break down unwanted objects to their scrap value

Hundreds of robots running wild and free
Hundreds of robots breaking free of their programming, running wild and free

A large gathering of robots about to run wild and free

Artists concept of a city of the future where machines rule

A virus has spread through the population of cyborgs, making them mad and very dangerous

Fierce androids riot the city of Tokyo in 2037
In the year 2037, the first of the robot riots take place in the city of Tokyo. They have long been used for manual tasks that no respectable person would wish to do

cologne, koln, 1846, charge, mounted troops, cavalrymen, troopers, cavalry, bridge
Cologne, Koln, 1846, The charge of Cavalry across the bridge of Boats, during the riot at Cologne

The Riots In New York: Conflict Between The Military And The Rioters In First-Avenue; 15 August, 1863

Source Size = 3819 x 1193
The Chinese Outrages, the Riots in the Foreign Concession at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze River: the Roman Catholic Mission at Ichang (Left); a Europeans House at Ichang after the Riot (Right)

The Riot at Dover
THE RIOT AT DOVER

Source Size = 4006 x 2511
" a Pearl Among Women; " Lady Dicks Sudden Commotion, Drawn by L. Huard

Source Size = 3837 x 2496
The Riot at Stockport: the Roman Catholic Chapel of Saints Philip and James, Edgeley, 1852

Source Size = 2539 x 1677
The Riot at Stockport: Interior of the Roman Catholic Chapel at Edgeley, 1852

Source Size = 3779 x 2072
The Riot at Stockport: St. Peters Schools, and Alderman Grahams House, 1852

Source Size = 1647 x 2415
The Riot at Stockport: Prisoners Brought into Court, 1852

Source Size = 1906 x 1561
Scene of the Riot at Six-Mile Bridge, Clare, Ireland; the Fatal Riot between the Peasantry and the Military, which Took Place on the 22nd of July Last

The Riot at Mold, Flintshire: Attack on the Soldiers at the Railway Station, 1869

A riot in Saint-Omer, about the establishment of a lightning rod on the house of de Boisvalla©

Epsom Races, Derby Day : Leaving the Course, from The Illustrated London News
XJF311269 Epsom Races, Derby Day : Leaving the Course, from The Illustrated London News, 31st May 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Kremlin in commotion or the Grand Lama sick of the horn cholic, 1820, King George IV fallen to the floor, he clutches his stomach, near him are a Plan for Divorce, a decanter and cup

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"The Grand Idea: A Commotion of Creativity and Chaos" Step into the world of H. M. Bateman's masterpiece, where imagination runs wild and commotion reigns supreme. From Chicago Fire to The Death of Cleopatra, every stroke on canvas depicts a whirlwind of emotions that stir the soul. Picture yourself amidst the Fen Flood or standing in awe at Piazza San Marco, where even silence cannot escape the commotion within. Witness Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, an oil painting that captures both divine fury and human uproar in one powerful image. In Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or, the Day of Rest, an engraving reveals a city bursting with activity despite its supposed tranquility. Feel your heart race as you witness Terror of the Peruvians during an eclipse of the moon - fear mingling with wonder under a darkened sky. Lord George Hamilton's Reception of Members of Parliament at Portsmouth Dockyard showcases a different kind - one fueled by power and politics. And who could forget An escaped elephant on the rampage in Café de la Comedie? The chaos unfolds before your eyes as colors collide and patrons scatter. Travel back to Regents Park, London in 1831 through a colored engraving that brings history alive with bustling crowds and vibrant energy. Finally, let us not overlook A priest called John Ball stirs up great commotion in England - an engraving that encapsulates rebellion against societal norms. Commotions come in many forms - they can be destructive or transformative; they can inspire fear or ignite passion within us all. Embrace these moments when life throws everything into disarray because sometimes it is within chaos that true beauty emerges.