Dissipation Collection

The Pleasure of Smoking
XKL60227 The Pleasure of Smoking by Gouweloos, Jean (1868-1943); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

The Prodigal Son, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
450155 The Prodigal Son, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Vois, Arie de (1631-80); 22.8x18.4 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Mondays amusements at a drinking dive, early 19th century (colour litho)
CHT189357 Mondays amusements at a drinking dive, early 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Early dissipation has destroyed the neglected boy (engraving)
614590 Early dissipation has destroyed the neglected boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dress, Manners, and Art in the Last Century (engraving)
1045926 Dress, Manners, and Art in the Last Century (engraving) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extravagance and Dissipation; Dress, Manners)

The Old, Old Story in the Tropics (engraving)
1045998 The Old, Old Story in the Tropics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old, Old Story in the Tropics)

Discipline and Dissipation (engraving)
1059025 Discipline and Dissipation (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discipline and Dissipation)

French Theatre -- Les Trois Galans
Les Trois Galans [Galants] (The Three Gallants or Suitors), a farce. Showing one of the gallants sitting on a chair, holding up a glass of wine. Date: 16th century

Aircraft dissipation trails over southern United States
January 29, 2007 - Aircraft dissipation trails over southern United States

The Sucklington Faction, or (Sucklings) Roaring Boyes, printed in 1641 (engraving)
XJF400692 The Sucklington Faction, or (Sucklings) Roaring Boyes, printed in 1641 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entropy shown by dissipation. Entropy is a measure of the amount of order or disorder in a system, as well as how reversible a change is

Syntax / Gaming House
Doctor Syntax at a gaming house

Crystal Palace / Opera
In consequence of the great pressure for lodgings, the Proprietor of Her Majestys Theatre allows parties visiting the opera to live in their boxes until the next day

Pope & Table of Vice
The round table of vice : the Pope and his associates give themselves up to dissipation

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"Dissipation: A Journey through Pleasure and Ruin" Step into the world of dissipation, where indulgence and excess intertwine with consequences. From the smoky haze of "The Pleasure of Smoking" to the prodigal son's tale depicted in "The Prodigal Son, c. 1655, " each artwork portrays a different facet of this captivating theme. In "Mondays amusements at a drinking dive, early 19th century, " we witness the allure of escapism as individuals seek solace in alcohol-fueled revelry. The French Theatre production titled "Les Trois Galans" transports us to an era where entertainment was synonymous with debauchery. Contrasting images emerge in "Early Morning, " revealing the stark disparity between toil and contentment on one hand, and dissipation leading to ruin on the other. An engraving depicting a neglected boy serves as a haunting reminder that early they are destroy innocence before it has even blossomed. "Dress, Manners, and Art in the Last Century" showcases how societal norms evolve over time but also highlights how decadence can seep into every aspect of life. Similarly, "The Old, Old Story in the Tropics" captures tropical landscapes tainted by reckless behavior. Through engravings like "Discipline and Dissipation, " we witness opposing forces battling for control within ourselves - discipline striving for order while dissipation tempts us towards chaos. In contrast, owls silently observe our follies in their timeless wisdom captured beautifully in chromolitho form. Moving beyond artistry alone, aircraft dissipation trails over southern United States remind us that even modern advancements have their own dissipative effects on nature's delicate balance. Jacques Callot's etching aptly titled "The Dissipation" encapsulates both fascination and warning about this alluring yet destructive force. In this journey through various forms of expression, we are confronted with the consequences of dissipation.