Downfall Collection (page 2)

Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c. 1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134
BEN63190 Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c.1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134, 200135) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (oil on canvas)
833445 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, Thus passes the glory of the world)

Zephaniah (chromolitho)
2815860 Zephaniah (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zephaniah. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2002 A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Arrested for Debt, plate V from A Rakes Progress
STC451147 Arrested for Debt, plate V from A Rakes Progress, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho)
1078604 The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho) by Barber, John Warner (1798-1885); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Fall of Man by Albrecht Durer, 1504 (b / w engraving)
3036378 The Fall of Man by Albrecht Durer, 1504 (b/w engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve) by Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528); engraving

A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72328 A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72327 A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho)
5208352 Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho) by Huen, Victor (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders)

In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of the Liberal Party at a
6032972 In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of the Liberal Party at a British general election (litho) by English School

The Trojan Horse (colour litho)
6000271 The Trojan Horse (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse. Illustration from Pohadky Staroveke (Ancient Myths)

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
2489003 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821 (chromolitho)
972404 Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821)

The downfall of the Girondins, 1793 (engraving)
3647586 The downfall of the Girondins, 1793 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The downfall of the Girondins, 1793)

Storming of the Byrsa and the destruction of Carthage, 146 BC (engraving)
3647078 Storming of the Byrsa and the destruction of Carthage, 146 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS44935 A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey (1475-1530) (oil on canvas)
SAG186642 The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey (1475-1530) (oil on canvas) by Pettie, John (1839-93); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

A Sun setting in the Fog, with the Old Hanover Hack defending, published by J
NCO193112 A Sun setting in the Fog, with the Old Hanover Hack defending, published by J. Williams in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
NCO189707 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching with some aquatint) by Gillray

John the Proud (coloured engraving)
5998899 John the Proud (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John the Proud)

Birmingham, 1907 (colour litho)
964628 Birmingham, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham, 1907. From Truth, 25 December 1900.); © Look and Learn

A Modern Bluebeard - II (colour litho)
964616 A Modern Bluebeard - II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Bluebeard - II. From Truth, 25 December 1904.); © Look and Learn

Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, 1530 (colour litho)
977881 Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, 1530 (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, 1530)

Sketches in Constantinople (engraving)
1106212 Sketches in Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Constantinople)

The Fall of Satan, 1825. Creator: William Blake
The Fall of Satan, 1825

A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735

Paye qui Tombe: Die eerst valt betaelt de Speelman, die laest, de Kosten (The Fall of the Country: The First That Falls Pays the Player, the Last the Costs).n.d

From Top to Bottom, or Cause and Effect (Du haut en bas... ou les causes et les effet
From Top to Bottom, or Cause and Effect (Du haut en bas...ou les causes et les effets), April 1814

CHURCHILL / GULBRANSSON 15
WINSTON CHURCHILL German satirical comment on the failure of Churchills Dardanelles expedition - he is kicked out of the War Office Date: 1874 - 1965

The Bottle, 1 -- Cruikshank
A workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle

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Nepal, Upper Mustang, The bridge across the deep canyon near Ghyakar village

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Nepal, Upper Mustang, The bridge across the deep canyon near Ghyakar village

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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Germany, Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989

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"Downfall: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Step into the world of "downfall, " where history, art, and human nature intertwine to depict moments of triumph turned tragedy. From Gustave Doré's depiction of The New Zealander in 1872, gazing upon a fallen civilization, to Henri Clark's poignant portrayal of The Poor Washerwoman on a music sheet, we witness the struggles faced by individuals from all walks of life. In 1609, Henry Hudson's ill-fated decision to offer liquor to the Indians foreshadows an impending downfall that echoes throughout time. This sentiment is echoed in a Vietnamese Patriotic Poster that captures the resilience and determination amidst adversity. Even angels are not immune to their own demise as depicted in Le Rire's illustration showcasing The Fall of an Angel. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's A Rake's Progress takes us on a harrowing journey through eight stages culminating in The Mad House - a stark reminder of how one wrong turn can lead to ruin. The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge stands as both an engineering marvel and symbolizes man-made structures susceptible to collapse. As captured in John Milton’s Paradise Lost by Gustave Doré’s intricate illustrations, even paradise itself can crumble under the weight of temptation. History offers its fair share of downfalls too; Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant immortalizes Mehmet II’s Entry into Constantinople while Cardinal Wolsey faces arrest for high treason. Lully’s opera Armide reminds us that even love can lead us astray if left unchecked. Yet amongst these tales lies hope – Mr. Micawber achieves his long-awaited victory over Heep with triumphant flourish. Charles Dickens’ words come alive as Micawber delivers himself from despair with powerful effect – reminding us that sometimes it takes courage and determination to overcome our personal downfalls.