Drunk Collection (page 15)

Robins having too much to drink, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731364 Robins having too much to drink, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins having too much to drink)

The Times, pub. by H. R. Robertson, New York, 1837 (colour litho)
MNY90553 The Times, pub. by H.R. Robertson, New York, 1837 (colour litho) by Clay, Edward Williams (1799-1857) (after); 45.9x28.1 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: July 4th 1837)

The Yard of an Inn (oil on canvas)
SAG217187 The Yard of an Inn (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

An Allegory of Abundance (oil on copper)
CH261387 An Allegory of Abundance (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan II (1601-78) & Balen, Hendrik van (1623-61); 30.5x38.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The last feast of Robert de Comines men at Durham, 1069
STC293124 The last feast of Robert de Comines men at Durham, 1069, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Meissen figure of the Welsh Tailor, late 19th / 20th century (porcelain)
2630280 Meissen figure of the Welsh Tailor, late 19th / 20th century (porcelain) by KAandler, Johann Joachim (1706-75) (after); height: 24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wine Harvest (oil on canvas)
FRL316253 The Wine Harvest (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 152.4x264.1 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

The triumph of Silenus (bronze) (see also 252697)
CLG252668 The triumph of Silenus (bronze) (see also 252697) by Dalou, Aime Jules (1838-1902); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le triomphe de Silene; ); eClement Guillaume; French

A gambler accuses a fellow gambler of cheating, c. 1880 (engraving)
PNP249370 A gambler accuses a fellow gambler of cheating, c.1880 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Statue of an old drunken woman holding a wineskin (marble)
ALI269065 Statue of an old drunken woman holding a wineskin (marble) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Alinari

He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, 1735 (engraving)
GHL222101 He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, 1735 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Tavern scene (tempera on panel)
BRN160666 Tavern scene (tempera on panel) by French School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

The Bottle, Plate II, He is discharged from his employment for drunkenness
STC169281 The Bottle, Plate II, He is discharged from his employment for drunkenness: they pawn their clothes to supply the bottle, 1847 (engraving) by Cruikshank

The Dancing Rooms, plate 3 of The Drunkards Children, 1848 (engraving)
STC103394 The Dancing Rooms, plate 3 of The Drunkards Children, 1848 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Galleria di Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of the Triumph of Bacchus
BEN107144 The Galleria di Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of the Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, 1597-1604 (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Attic red-figure vase depicting a Dionysian scene (pottery)
XZL151569 Attic red-figure vase depicting a Dionysian scene (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Banquet hosted by the officers of the French Gardes du Corps for the officers of
CHT179936 Banquet hosted by the officers of the French Gardes du Corps for the officers of the Flanders Regiment, 31st September 1789, late 18th century (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis

Peasant Dance, 1568 (oil on panel) (detail of 68947 and 186442)
BBC186443 Peasant Dance, 1568 (oil on panel) (detail of 68947 and 186442) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Johnny and his Fair Bride Reveling in Jollity and Festive
MGS180350 Johnny and his Fair Bride Reveling in Jollity and Festive, from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome, published 1812 (etching with w/c) by Elmes

Bacchus, 1636-40 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73410 Bacchus, 1636-40 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 191x161.3 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Flemish, out of copyright

The Drunkards Progress, from the First Glass to the Grave, 1848 (litho)
MNY107367 The Drunkards Progress, from the First Glass to the Grave, 1848 (litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

Sleeping woman in blue, 1903
BAL67056 Sleeping woman in blue, 1903 by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 20x14.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Promotional Calendar for Pfungst Freres Champagne, illustrating Bacchus seated on a
CHT189352 Promotional Calendar for Pfungst Freres Champagne, illustrating Bacchus seated on a barrel bearing the legend In Vino Veritas, 1897 (colour litho) by Beers

Duke Williams Ghost, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193123 Duke Williams Ghost, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Les Deux Buveurs (oil on canvas)
BRN198215 Les Deux Buveurs (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

God Save the King- in a bumper, or An Evening Scene Three Times a Week at Wimbleton
NCO190419 God Save the King- in a bumper, or An Evening Scene Three Times a Week at Wimbleton, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189718 Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Feast of Reason, & the Flow of the Soul - i. e. The Wits of the Age
NCO191732 The Feast of Reason, & the Flow of the Soul - i.e. The Wits of the Age, setting the Table in a Roar, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Twelfth Night, 17th century (oil on canvas)
5888690 Twelfth Night, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Molenaer, Bartholomeus (1612-50); 54.5x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditionally Twelfth Night is celebrated on January 6th)

The Merry Drinkers, 1659 (oil on panel)
5863924 The Merry Drinkers, 1659 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 30.4x25.2 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Drunk hanging onto a lamppost for support (colour litho)
5999924 Drunk hanging onto a lamppost for support (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drunk hanging onto a lamppost for support)

Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe (litho)
6000185 Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe)

Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving
5938193 Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving, black carbon ink on laid paper) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 27.5x35.4 (plate); 27.5x35.4 (sheet)

The Drunken Silenus, Wedgwood terracotta or biscuit impressed oval medallion designed by Mary Landre
6014473 The Drunken Silenus, Wedgwood terracotta or biscuit impressed oval medallion designed by Mary Landre, c1768-1769 (autotype) by English Photographer

Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper)
989725 Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 38.3x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and Woman drinking eau de vie)

Victorian Christmas card titled The Christmas Wine
3849901 Victorian Christmas card titled The Christmas Wine by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

James Gordon, a notorious Cambridge drunk, leaving a baby as a prank in front of the house of a college dean
FLO4619080 James Gordon, a notorious Cambridge drunk, leaving a baby as a prank in front of the house of a college dean. Jemmy Gordons Frolic, or Cambridge Gambols at Peter House

Roman bacchanal (engraving)
5217005 Roman bacchanal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Bacchanal. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten (Richard Bong)

Student life: scene from Gesichte Philanders von Sittewald, by Johann Michael Moscherosch (engraving)
5208058 Student life: scene from Gesichte Philanders von Sittewald, by Johann Michael Moscherosch (engraving) by German School

The drinking party (engraving)
969023 The drinking party (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drinking party)

A sleeping drunkard (engraving)
972496 A sleeping drunkard (engraving) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sleeping drunkard. Illustration for Galerie de Peintres by M Chabert (Paris, 1834)

The Christmas Party (colour litho)
976080 The Christmas Party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Party. Comic song.); © Look and Learn

__ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before
3025366 __ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before Barrass in the Winter of 1797 - a Fact!, pub

Nadie nos ha visto (No one has seen us), plate 79 from the series "
880961 Nadie nos ha visto (No one has seen us), plate 79 from the series " Los Caprichos" (The Caprices), c.1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes

Evening and in High Spirits, a scene at Longs Hotel, Bond Street
3085950 Evening and in High Spirits, a scene at Longs Hotel, Bond Street, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Oxford Transports, or University Exiles, from The English Spy
3085920 Oxford Transports, or University Exiles, from The English Spy, published London, 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The new licensing act (colour litho)
3096308 The new licensing act (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new licensing act. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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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.