Debauchery Collection

Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern

Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Watercolour held at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

Hogarth Election / 1Of4(C)
THE ELECTION An election entertainment: a Whig banquet, with Tories demonstrating outside plate 1 of 4 Date: 1755

Cock Pit / Hogarth
THE COCK PIT Satirical illustration showing blindness of man drawn into betting on match, and other debauchery

Illustration pour "Le Livre de la Marquise"de Franz Blei (Illustration for the Book of Marquise by Franz Blei)
FIA5370167 Illustration pour " Le Livre de la Marquise" de Franz Blei (Illustration for the Book of Marquise by Franz Blei) (une marquise, seins nus)

A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis
CHT221521 A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916), c.1910 (colour litho) by Checa y Sanz, Ulpiano (1860-1916); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271074 The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Debauchery and licentiousness in the 16th century, after the painting by Marten de Vos
955330 Debauchery and licentiousness in the 16th century, after the painting by Marten de Vos. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Rachel seeking her husband (engraving)
8672746 Rachel seeking her husband (engraving) by Nicholson, Thomas Henry (d.1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel seeking her husband)

A Battle between Pirates and the Imperial Navy (litho)
8661039 A Battle between Pirates and the Imperial Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Battle between Pirates and the Imperial Navy)

I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Creator: Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946)
I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna.

Susanna and the Elders, 1820. Creator: Pieter Van Hanselaere
Susanna and the Elders, 1820

Susanna and the Elders, 1690-1710. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
Susanna and the Elders, 1690-1710

The Opera Ball, 1866. Creator: Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud
The Opera Ball, 1866

Bacchus, 1638-1640. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Bacchus, 1638-1640. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Roman orgy. After the 19th century painting titled The Romans in Their Decadence by French artist Thomas Couture

Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas)
827038 Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas) by Schmutzler, Leopold (1864-1941); 114.3x151.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchanalia. Leopold Schmutzler (1864-1941). Oil on canvas

Lust (Luxuria) from The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558. Creator: Philip Galle
Lust (Luxuria) from The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558. After Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Southwark Fair By William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of Southwark Fair By William Hogarth

Celebrations in London for the coronation of King Edward VII, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796082 Celebrations in London for the coronation of King Edward VII, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Bac, Ferdinand Sigismund (1859-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Festival in the ruins of Pompeii. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796395 Festival in the ruins of Pompeii. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Bac, Ferdinand Sigismund (1859-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival in the ruins of Pompeii)

Bedenken (litho)
3646188 Bedenken (litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedenken. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Fursorglich (colour litho)
3646192 Fursorglich (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fursorglich. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving)
7234382 A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234827 A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faschings Dienstag (colour litho)
3646197 Faschings Dienstag (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faschings Dienstag)

Changez les dames! (colour litho)
3646185 Changez les dames! (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Changez les dames)

Finale (colour litho)
3646180 Finale (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finale. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Die Jagd auf den Mann (litho)
3646179 Die Jagd auf den Mann (litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Jagd auf den Mann)

Pedicure (colour litho)
3646187 Pedicure (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedicure. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Bal Pare (colour litho)
3646175 Bal Pare (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bal Pare. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

A Dutch Merrymaking, 1622 (oil on copper)
3822429 A Dutch Merrymaking, 1622 (oil on copper) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85) (attr. to); 31x44.3 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; © Calderdale Borough Council

A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234387 A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hohere Gewalt (colour litho)
3646190 Hohere Gewalt (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hohere Gewalt)

Eine Mutter (colour litho)
3646189 Eine Mutter (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eine Mutter. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Erfahrung (colour litho)
3646183 Erfahrung (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erfahrung. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der Frahsee (colour litho)
3646176 Der Frahsee (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Frahsee. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der Arterienonkel (colour litho)
3646184 Der Arterienonkel (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Arterienonkel)

Zu Hause (colour litho)
3646195 Zu Hause (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zu Hause. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der feine Herr (colour litho)
3646194 Der feine Herr (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der feine Herr)

Argwohn (colour litho)
3646193 Argwohn (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Argwohn. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Grenzen (colour litho)
3646182 Grenzen (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenzen. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Kameltranke (colour litho)
3646177 Kameltranke (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kameltranke. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Die G schamige (colour litho)
3646191 Die G schamige (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die G schamige)

Im Faschingstrubel (colour litho)
3646186 Im Faschingstrubel (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Im Faschingstrubel)

Die Augen des Kanarienvogels (colour litho)
3646181 Die Augen des Kanarienvogels (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Augen des Kanarienvogels)

Die lustige Ehefrau (colour litho)
3646178 Die lustige Ehefrau (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die lustige Ehefrau)

The Former Profession (litho)
964694 The Former Profession (litho) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Former Profession, 1805)

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"Indulging in Excess: A Journey through the World of Debauchery" Step into a world where boundaries are shattered, inhibitions abandoned, and pleasure reigns supreme. In "Revelling with Harlots, " plate III of A Rakes Progress (1735), witness the descent into decadence as a young man succumbs to the temptations of lust and debauchery. The Hogarth Election series (1Of4 (C)) takes us on a raucous journey through political corruption and scandal, where power-hungry individuals revel in their vices without remorse. Meanwhile, Thomas Rowlandson's "Landing at Greenwich" (c1780) transports us to an era when merriment knew no bounds, as revellers engage in wild festivities along the Thames. In Hogarth's Cock Pit scene, we glimpse the dark underbelly of society's entertainment - brutal blood sports that feed both adrenaline and depravity. And from Quo Vadis' illustration "A Banquet in Nero's palace, " we bear witness to opulence taken to its extreme; excesses so grandiose they border on madness. "The Brilliants" lithograph from 1801 captures a moment frozen in time - an elegant soirée where indulgence is elevated to an art form. Contrastingly, Neros Torches depict a chilling scene from history when Christians were burned alive for their beliefs; a stark reminder that they are have devastating consequences. From Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "Bacchus" to scenes of Bacchanalia captured on canvas, we immerse ourselves in celebrations dedicated to wine-fueled revelry and uninhibited pleasure. Philip Galle's depiction of Lust (Luxuria) reminds us that desire unchecked can lead down treacherous paths. Fast forward to more recent times.