Dismissive Collection

Laissez-moi donc tranquille, Bah! Bah! est-ce qu'on meurt jamais de faim... 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Laissez-moi donc tranquille, Bah!...Bah!...est-ce qu'on meurt jamais de faim... 1838. Oh leave me alone, Bah!...Bah!...are we dying of hunger?'. From Croquis d'expressions, plate 15

Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print)
990967 Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude woman in front of King Pausole)

Standing nude facing forward (pencil on paper)
712293 Standing nude facing forward (pencil on paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 34x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Scene from Moral Essays, by Alexander Pope (engraving)
5996407 Scene from Moral Essays, by Alexander Pope (engraving) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Moral Essays, by Alexander Pope)

WW1 - Comic Postcard - K-Nut in a tuxedo
WW1 - Before conscription into the army was introduced, a certain class of young men existed, for whom everything was " too much bally trouble" or " too much fag." They were

One does not bother an honest man with trifles like this. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

Rebellious man wearing jeans and a plaid shirt at a gas station, smoking

Young man wearing a leather jacket, portrait

Young man wearing a leather jacket in front of an open staircase, portrait of a young rocker

The Lion and the Gnat
THE LION AND THE GNAT A lion was dismissive of a mere gnat, but found himself tormented by the gnats numerous bites

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In a world filled with dismissive attitudes, where gestures speak louder than words, these captivating images capture the essence of indifference and rebellion. The first image transports us to a bygone era, as a nude woman boldly stands before King Pausole in 1930. Her audacious presence challenges societal norms and demands attention. Next, we encounter a standing nude facing forward, sketched delicately on paper. The simplicity of this artwork accentuates the subject's confidence and refusal to be ignored. An engraving from Alexander Pope's Moral Essays depicts a scene that epitomizes dismissal. As characters engage in trivial matters, one can almost hear the phrase "One does not bother an honest man with trifles like this. " Moving on to more contemporary times, we witness dismissive behavior during WW1 through a comic postcard featuring K-Nut donning a tuxedo. This lighthearted portrayal highlights how even amidst chaos, some choose to brush off important issues. Jan Luyken's artwork captures another facet of dismissal as a family makes dismissive gestures towards a poor man seeking help. Their callousness serves as a reminder of society's tendency to turn away from those in need. A bare-chested man wearing jeans exudes an air of nonchalance while rebelliously challenging societal expectations. His casual demeanor suggests that he will not conform or be easily swayed. Similarly clad in jeans and plaid shirt at a gas station is another rebellious figure who turns his back on conventionality while emanating an aura of defiance. With cigarette in hand, he symbolizes disregard for social norms. A young skater positioned against an imposing concrete wall embodies youthful rebellion against authority figures or societal constraints—a visual representation of dismissing conformity for freedom. Donning leather jackets and exuding raw energy are two portraits capturing the spirit of young rockers unapologetically embracing their individuality amidst mainstream disapproval.