Disdain Collection

British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian lady
Humourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol

Bust of Faustina the Elder by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) (marble)
AII78756 Bust of Faustina the Elder by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) (marble); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; out of copyright.

Safety Invested in Stocks by A. W. Holden
A 17th century scene showing a Puritan and a Cavalier in some village stocks. A small girl, carrying a dead goose and a cabbage in a basket looks at them with disdain. Date: c.1880

Portrait of Raquel Meller (1888-1962)
IND65011 Portrait of Raquel Meller (1888-1962) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho)
1047848 The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid)

After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre
REV279467 After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 2nd September 1893 (colour litho) by Meyer

Pilahlynn, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465413 Pilahlynn, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Phillida Flouts Me, O what a Plague is Love, song illustration from
DGC452013 Phillida Flouts Me, O what a Plague is Love, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Tower of Babel, Genesis XI, ver 4 to 9 (engraving)
6021726 The Tower of Babel, Genesis XI, ver 4 to 9 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of Babel, Genesis XI, ver 4 to 9)

Barclays Dictionary, word: Disdain (engraving)
5997751 Barclays Dictionary, word: Disdain (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disdain)

Illustrations of the Christmas Tales (engraving)
1103732 Illustrations of the Christmas Tales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of the Christmas Tales)

Since First I Saw Your Face, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452052 Since First I Saw Your Face, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

My Lodging is on the Cold Ground, songrillustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452014 My Lodging is on the Cold Ground, songrillustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book rf Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Phillis on the New Made Hay, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452061 Phillis on the New Made Hay, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

A Vegetable Market; Un Marche aux Legumes, 1874 (oil on canvas)
827102 A Vegetable Market; Un Marche aux Legumes, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Meerts, Frans (1836-96); 74.3x125.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vegetable Market; Un Marche aux Legumes)

FALL / GRIFFON / 1932
CHAMPION CASTLEHAVEN LADY DISDAIN Owned by Cockburn. Date: 1932

FALL / GRIFFON / 1932
CHAMPION CASTLEHAVEN LADY DISDAIN Owned by Cockburn. Date: 1932

Christ carrying the Cross, 1502, by Hans Holbein the Elder (
Hans Holbein the Elder (1465-1524). German painter. Christ carrying the Cross, 1502. Detail of a wing of Kaisheim Altar. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Napoleon I (1769-1821) in the Palais Royal Received by the President of the Tribunal
XIR53759 Napoleon I (1769-1821) in the Palais Royal Received by the President of the Tribunal and Refusing the Plans of Percier or Fontaine, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Blondel

Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486401 Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Head and shoulders of a blonde woman by David Wright
Head and shoulders of a haughty looking woman with her blonde hair up by David Wright c.1947

Anti-German cartoon, on the road to Paris, WW1
An anti-German cartoon by a French satirical cartoonist, showing an ugly German soldier who has fallen off his bicycle by a milestone on a country road 40 kilometres from Paris

Woman sneering

Lady Behave
Fabulous book cover design by pin up artist David Wright for a book entitled, Lady Behave" by Peter Cheney. The artwork depicts a haughty looking woman with auburn hair

Severe Edwardian Butler
The stern butler (Hugh Edgar) of the Edwardian Country House

Disdainful Eye / Postcard
The disdainful eye - a woman with pince-nez with a very disdainful expression

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"Disdain: A Tale of Cultural Intrigue and Financial Ambitions" In the bustling streets of Egypt, a group of British soldiers found themselves captivated by the enchanting presence of an Egyptian lady. Her allure seemed to transcend borders, igniting curiosity and fascination among these foreign men. Meanwhile, in another corner of the world, A. W. Holden invested his safety in stocks, navigating the treacherous waters of financial markets with calculated precision. As he analyzed market trends and made strategic decisions, little did he know that his path would intersect with this tale of disdain. Hans Holbein the Elder's masterpiece "Christ carrying the Cross" depicted a poignant scene where even divine grace couldn't escape disdainful glances from onlookers. The painting served as a reminder that even in moments of utmost vulnerability, judgment and contempt could lurk around every corner. Raquel Meller's portrait captured her captivating beauty but also hinted at a hidden sorrow beneath her radiant facade. Perhaps she had experienced firsthand the sting from those who failed to appreciate her true essence. An oil painting titled "Execution Without Trial under Moorish Kings in Granada" transported viewers back to a time when justice was often overshadowed by prejudice and cruelty. Disdain ran rampant as innocent lives were taken without due process or mercy. Percy Macquoid's chromolitho illustration for "The Lay of Wiry Jane" portrayed a defiant woman who defied societal norms with unwavering determination. In her eyes burned an unyielding fire against those who dared to underestimate her worth – their disdain only fueled her resolve further. Le Petit Journal's post-election illustration showcased how political rivalries bred scornful attitudes among politicians vying for power. Disdain dripped from their words as they sought to undermine one another for personal gain rather than serving their constituents' best interests. "The Royal Joke, " published by S. W. , humorously depicted a scene where disdain was used as a tool for amusement.