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Drunk Collection (page 11)

"Exploring the Depths of Drunkenness

Background imageDrunk Collection: Scotsman taking his drunken friend home in a wheelbarrow (chromolitho)

Scotsman taking his drunken friend home in a wheelbarrow (chromolitho)
6030909 Scotsman taking his drunken friend home in a wheelbarrow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]

Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]
5853933 Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260] by Adams, Elinor Proby (active from c.1908-d.1945); 128.8x153.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Background imageDrunk Collection: In Vino Veritas, 1855 (pencil & wash on paper)

In Vino Veritas, 1855 (pencil & wash on paper)
5888963 In Vino Veritas, 1855 (pencil & wash on paper) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); 26x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Drunken Husband, c. 1818 (w / c on paper)

The Drunken Husband, c. 1818 (w / c on paper)
NUL386952 The Drunken Husband, c.1818 (w/c on paper) by Johnston, David Claypoole (1799-1865); 16.5x24 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)

Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696771 Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Dionysus, Kato Paphos, Cyprus; (add.info.: Dionysus the Greek god of wine)

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey
696755 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey. House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Background imageDrunk Collection: Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)

Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)
618946 Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Un Ami De La Bouteille (b / w photo)

Un Ami De La Bouteille (b / w photo)
1095076 Un Ami De La Bouteille (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Ami De La Bouteille. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDrunk Collection: Friar Tuck, 1830 (oil on panel)

Friar Tuck, 1830 (oil on panel)
HMP90446 Friar Tuck, 1830 (oil on panel) by Liverseege, Henry (1803-32); 34.8x25 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageDrunk Collection: Companions in Tribulation (chromolitho)

Companions in Tribulation (chromolitho)
976252 Companions in Tribulation (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companions in Tribulation.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDrunk Collection: How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt (coloured engraving)

How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt (coloured engraving)
979176 How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDrunk Collection: Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching)

Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching)
874584 Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 26.67 x34.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Silenus)

Background imageDrunk Collection: A Bacchanal (recto) (pen & black ink)

A Bacchanal (recto) (pen & black ink)
880381 A Bacchanal (recto) (pen & black ink) by Lafage, Raymond (1656-84); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 6 1/16 x 12 1/16 in. (15.4 x 30.64 cm) (sight) 12 7/16 x 18 1/8 in

Background imageDrunk Collection: Indians from the Ojibbeway tribe in a London bus (engraving)

Indians from the Ojibbeway tribe in a London bus (engraving)
559224 Indians from the Ojibbeway tribe in a London bus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Peasant Dance (oil on panel)

Peasant Dance (oil on panel)
XIR420043 Peasant Dance (oil on panel) by Wildens, Jan (1586-1653); 55.4x93.3 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: previously titled Bacchanale; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: Rich couple speak to a pair of drunken carpenters cooking & eating in the street

Rich couple speak to a pair of drunken carpenters cooking & eating in the street
468798 Rich couple speak to a pair of drunken carpenters cooking & eating in the street, 1843 (colour litho) by Jukowsky, Rudolf (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrunk Collection: A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored

A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451178 A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageDrunk Collection: An inn in Lugano (engraving)

An inn in Lugano (engraving)
729434 An inn in Lugano (engraving) by Skarbina, Franz (1849-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: An inn in Lugano. Engraving by Neidermann and A Closs after an original artwork by Franz Skarbina)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Silenus (oil on canvas)

Silenus (oil on canvas)
XIR444210 Silenus (oil on canvas) by Roussel, Ker Xavier (1867-1944); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Silene; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: Bacchanalian Group, from a Very Old Vase, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert

Bacchanalian Group, from a Very Old Vase, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett
LLM438623 Bacchanalian Group, from a Very Old Vase, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published c.1850 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageDrunk Collection: Two men hit by a train illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre

Two men hit by a train illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre
STC415973 Two men hit by a train illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 1898 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrunk Collection: A Tavern Scene (pencil on paper)

A Tavern Scene (pencil on paper)
HFA393558 A Tavern Scene (pencil on paper) by Devis, Arthur (1712-87); 16.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: Austrian bullying in invaded countries (colour litho)

Austrian bullying in invaded countries (colour litho)
2808674 Austrian bullying in invaded countries (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian bullying in the invaded countries)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Shipwreck on the Isle of Wight (colour litho)

Shipwreck on the Isle of Wight (colour litho)
2782285 Shipwreck on the Isle of Wight (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipwreck on the Isle of Wight)

Background imageDrunk Collection: The American Bacchanalia (Colour Litho)

The American Bacchanalia (Colour Litho)
2778213 The American Bacchanalia (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American bacchanalia)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub - frogs and rats Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub - frogs and rats Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Vicar and Scotsman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and Scotsman Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Sleeping man in cemetery with policeman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Sleeping man in cemetery with policeman Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Man at the seaside seeing double Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man at the seaside seeing double Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken husband arrives home

Comic postcard, Drunken husband arrives home Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening

Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Middle aged couple in bed Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Middle aged couple in bed Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with water spout

Comic postcard, Drunken man with water spout Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards in a pub

Comic postcard, Two drunkards in a pub Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box

Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Scene in a court of law Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scene in a court of law Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with bottle - We re all going Bang on the Bust

Comic postcard, Drunken man with bottle - We re all going Bang on the Bust! Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with Belisha beacon and policeman Date: circa 1930s

Comic postcard, Drunken man with Belisha beacon and policeman Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with crocodile Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken man with crocodile Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards chatting Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two drunkards chatting Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunk Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards on a train

Comic postcard, Two drunkards on a train Date: 20th century



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"Exploring the Depths of Drunkenness: A Historical Journey through Art and Satire" Step into the world of intoxication as we delve into the captivating artworks and satirical depictions that portray the concept of being "drunk. " From William Hogarth's iconic Gin Lane and Beer Street engravings to Roman statues showcasing a drunken Hercules, these visual masterpieces offer a glimpse into society's fascination with inebriation throughout history. In Hogarth's Gin Lane, created in 1751, we witness a grim portrayal of London's gin epidemic. The engraving depicts a scene filled with poverty, despair, and moral decay caused by excessive consumption of this spirit. On the other hand, Beer Street presents an alternative image where beer is celebrated as a healthier choice for socializing. These contrasting works serve as reminders of society's struggle to find balance between indulgence and moderation. Moving beyond Hogarth's artistry, we encounter various interpretations of drunkenness across different cultures and time periods. In ancient Rome, a statue portrays Hercules under the influence—a reminder that even legendary heroes can succumb to excesses. Meanwhile, satirical pieces like "His Masters Breath" mock those who indulge excessively while highlighting their folly. The theme continues in Casimiro Tomba’s Italian painting from the 19th century featuring a drunk warrior alongside a court jester—an intriguing juxtaposition that questions societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption. Similarly thought-provoking is Buster Keaton and Phyllis Barry’s comedic performance in Edward Sedgwicks' film "What. No Beer?" (1933), which humorously explores prohibition-era America. Even popular culture has not shied away from portraying drunkenness; Dulux Dog Drunk captures our attention with its unexpected twist on an iconic mascot. Additionally, "The Gin Shop" (1829) offers insight into how drinking establishments were depicted during this era—places where people sought solace or succumbed to their vices.