Dissatisfaction Collection

Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. From 100 Ghost Tales from China and Japan

O douleur!...avoir rêvé...un époux... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
O douleur!...avoir reve...un epoux... 1844. O douleur!...avoir reve...pendant toute ma vie de jeune fille un epoux qui ainsi que moi, adorat la sainte poesie

C'est pourtant pas pour ça que j'avions voté oui, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est pourtant pas pour ca que j'avions vote oui, 19th century. That's not why I voted yes

Scene from "Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By Sabine Baring Gould, M. A. 1890. Creator: Frank Dadd
'Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By Sabine Baring Gould, M. A.; "By heaven, this is too bad, " cried Anthony, and started to his feet, 1890. From "The Graphic

Too Truthful - painted by A. Solomon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Too Truthful - painted by A. Solomon, 1850. Painting...from the Middle Room of the Royal Academy Exhibition [in London], [which] illustrates a by no means uncommon artistic difficulty - that of

A critical moment, German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031197 A critical moment, German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A critical moment, German humorous military postcard)

He has a painter's block
Victoria Glinka

Free sitters grumble most at the play, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498206)
498207 Free sitters grumble most at the play, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498206) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Julius Caesar before a statue of Alexander the Great in Spain, lamenting the scale of his achievements compared to
5997468 Julius Caesar before a statue of Alexander the Great in Spain, lamenting the scale of his achievements compared to Alexanders having reached the same age as his death

Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy (engraving)
1058863 Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy)

Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron
Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745

Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. The nobleman is in the house of Dr Misaubin, no 96 St Martins Lane. He threatens the quack with his cane for having prescribed pills which proved

Roman Mask of Marble. At British Museum

Political Meeting Athens
A political meeting in Athens : dissatisfaction with the Bavarian king Otto leads to insurrection, Othon is deposed and flees to Venice

Othon Deposed
Insurrection expresses popular dissatisfaction with the Bavarian king Otto : royalist troops take Nauplion, but the king will be deposed and flee to Venice

Louis Le Pieux Deposed
Growing dissatisfaction with Louis le Pieux leads to his deposition : he is packed off to live the remainder of his days in a monastery

Rioting in Paris
Street fighting in Paris as dissatisfaction with the regime erupts into violence

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"Dissatisfaction: A Reflection on the Struggles of Slavery and Freedom. " In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the depths of human dissatisfaction, exploring various moments in history where discontentment takes center stage. From the vivid portrayal of "Slavery and Freedom. " in 1838 to a critical moment captured in a German humorous military postcard, these depictions shed light on the complexities of our emotions. The vibrant lithograph titled "Free sitters grumble most at the play" transports us to 1931 when even those liberated from societal constraints find reasons to complain. It serves as a reminder that freedom does not always equate to contentment; rather, it can amplify our grievances. Julius Caesar's lamentation before Alexander the Great's statue adds another layer to this narrative. In c67 BC, Caesar reflects upon his achievements compared to Alexander's remarkable conquests by reaching the same age at which he met his untimely demise. This engraving highlights how even great leaders can be plagued by feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction with their own accomplishments. As we shift focus towards artistic endeavors, "Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy" captures an intriguing scene where painters gather for final touches before an exhibition. Here, we witness one artist grappling with a painter's block—a relatable struggle faced by creatives throughout time. Similarly, Bernard Baron's creation "Marriage A-la-Mode: pl. 3" portrays marital dissatisfaction through satire and humor. The theme continues with William Hogarth's masterpiece "Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection. " This artwork delves into societal expectations surrounding marriage while exposing its flaws and consequences—an exploration that resonates deeply within us all. Lastly, we encounter a Roman Mask of Marble—a symbol shrouded in mystery yet evoking curiosity about ancient civilizations' desires for self-expression amidst their own struggles. These diverse artworks collectively remind us that dissatisfaction is an intrinsic part of the human experience.