Consternation Collection

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)
1056741 Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport in the Australian Interior)

Mr Tompkins Atonement (engraving)
1624912 Mr Tompkins Atonement (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Tompkins Atonement)

Consternation (coloured engraving)
2794465 Consternation (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consternation)

Mr. C. B. Cochran introduces his old ladies
Brilliant illustration by H. H. Harris imagining the scene in a theatre if impresario C. B. Cochran introduced his old rather than the usual young ladies

Groom ariving late for his wedding (chromolitho)
5996060 Groom ariving late for his wedding (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groom ariving late for his wedding)

Consternation; Consternacion, (oil on board)
824816 Consternation; Consternacion, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 67.6x52.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Consternation; Consternacion. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

With the Duke and Duchess of Connaught (engraving)
1059030 With the Duke and Duchess of Connaught (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Duke and Duchess of Connaught)

The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving)
1062225 The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs)

An Aboriginal Baby (engraving)
1050872 An Aboriginal Baby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Aboriginal Baby)

Boy performing gymnastic feat to consternation of aunt (colour litho)
3102361 Boy performing gymnastic feat to consternation of aunt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

waiting for who don't return
Claudio Moretti

WW1 - Heavy traffic - Rouen street - Confectioners Shop
WW1 - The influx of allied soldiers causing extra pedestrian traffic on a Rouen street, to the consternation of some of the locals - exacerbated here by the opening a popular confectioners shop

Hired for an Hour, 19th century. Two city gentlemen struggling to cope with riding horses they have hired, much to the amusement of country folk

Campaign for Womens Suffrage in Belgium, 1908. Belgian suffragettes upsetting a ballot box in their fight for votes for women. From Le Petit Journal (Paris, 17 May 1908)

The Reckoning
THE RECKONING. Pan German: Monstrous, I call it. Why, its fully a quarter of what WE would have made THEM pay if WE D won. Supposed German reaction to war reparations after the First World War

Gorilla sitting on steps, supporting head with hands, (B&W)

Frog and duckling on a Christmas card
Frog and newly hatched duckling on a Christmas card -- Consternation. (4 of 4) Date: circa 1890s

Advert / Andrews Liver Sal
Andrews Liver Salts - " I must have left it behind!" Date: 1929

Action and Reaction by H. M. Bateman
Colonel X in 1918 - - And in 1920 A retired Army commander, who once showed unflappability in battle, is not quite so confident on the golf course when a ball whizzes past his head. Date: 1920

Well day my Son Tom ca 1773 Etching engraving
Artokoloro

Theatrical Pleasures Plate 2 Contending Seat
Artokoloro

Eight-year-old girl screaming

Young woman with pursed lips posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Gentleman crashes on his bicycle and utters a loud... " Mark of exclamation!" Date: circa 1940s

Descent of Montgolfier balloon
The descent of the Montgolfier balloon, landing in countryside to the consternation of local farmers. 1783

Wartime poster, Quicker Turnround helps to Quicker Victory. Speed up loading and unloading. Showing a footballer scoring a goal, to the consternation of the goalkeeper. 1940s

Escaped Kangaroo
Regents Park, London : an escaped kangaroo causes consternation at the London Zoo, which was opened two years ago. Date: 1828

New French Taxes
Consternation and apprehension o the streets of Paris when the government announces new taxes. Date: 1872

Waldeck-Rousseau / Demare
PIERRE MARIE HENRI ERNEST WALDECK-ROUSSEAU French statesman, depicted causing consternation among French lawyers with his plans for reform of the legal system

Misbehaving Horse 1898
Mr Popples horse, Candles, bought from the local grocer, causes a bit of consternation when Mr Popple introduces himself to the Hopham Hunt

Elephants at Hamburg
Six elephants from a menagerie in transit escape from Hamburg railway station and have to be pursued through the streets of the city, much to the consternation of Hamburgers

Syntax / Falls in River
Doctor Syntax: Shoots London Bridge and Pops Overboard

Danish Invasion 877
Danish ships sail up the English Channel and approach the British coast, to the consternation of the natives

New Woman in Smoker
A New Woman enters a smoking compartment, to the consternation of the occupants

Sleeping Beauty - 7
The Thirteenth Fairy, who has been slighted during the baptism of new-born Beauty, casts a spell on the infant, to everyones consternation

Car Crash into Bathroom
A disturbed bath for a lady of New Canton, Virginia, when a truck skids and crashes through the wall of the room to the considerable alarm and consternation of all!

Restaurant / Paying Bill
The waiter waits as the customer studies the bill and scratches his head in consternation

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"Consternation: A Rollercoaster of Emotions Unleashed" In a whirlwind of unexpected events, consternation takes center stage. Just like Mytton rides bear, we find ourselves caught off guard, our hearts racing with disbelief and uncertainty. It's as if we've stumbled into the chaotic world of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, where nothing is quite as it seems. "The Reckoning" looms over us, demanding answers to questions we never thought we'd have to face. Like the Presentation of Mahometan Credentials or The Final Resource of the French Atheist in 1793, this moment forces us to confront our deepest beliefs and convictions. As we navigate through life's twists and turns, sometimes resembling "Transport in the Australian Interior, " camels and their Afghan drivers leading us astray on an unfamiliar path; other times mirroring Mr Tompkins' journey towards atonement – engraved in his every step – consternation becomes our unwelcome companion. But amidst all this chaos lies a glimmer of hope. In Consternation (coloured engraving), vibrant hues burst forth from darkness, reminding us that even in moments of despair there is beauty waiting to be discovered. Mr. C. B. Cochran introduces his old ladies with a mischievous twinkle in his eye because he knows that laughter can be found even in times of distress. And when Groom and his best man are unable to find the ring on the wedding day or when Groom arrives late for his own wedding ceremony - captured vividly in color litho and chromolitho respectively - consternation gives way to love's enduring power. Yet perhaps it is Consternacion (oil on board) that truly encapsulates this rollercoaster ride called life. With brushstrokes filled with anguish but also resilience, it reminds us that even amidst turmoil one can still find strength to persevere.