Envious Collection

Mental Cruelty by H. M. Bateman
A banks customer struggles to control his reactions at seeing piles of money being handled by the staff behind the counter

Jealousy by H. M. Bateman
A dental patient sits prone in a the dentists chair with his mouth wide open while his dentist is momentarily distracted by the sight of workmen with much bigger drills across the road

WW2 Christmas card, Escort! A Chelsea Pensioner looks in admiration at an RAF airman with an elegant woman on each arm. Date: 1941

The facade and the tower, architect Aimable Desire Limbourg, 1844-1848
7242814 The facade and the tower, architect Aimable Desire Limbourg, 1844-1848; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Eglise Saint-Quentin)

Left Blooming Alone (colour litho)
8634834 Left Blooming Alone (colour litho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left Blooming Alone)

Interior, architect Aimable Desire Limbourg, 1844-1848
7242819 Interior, architect Aimable Desire Limbourg, 1844-1848; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Eglise Saint-Quentin), Interior artist: Architect Aimable Desire Limbo

Do You Know: Why is rice thrown at weddings? (colour litho)
8668121 Do You Know: Why is rice thrown at weddings? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why is rice thrown at weddings)

Weinbrunnen Und Ochse / Wine Fountain and Ox (colour litho)
8666175 Weinbrunnen Und Ochse / Wine Fountain and Ox (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weinbrunnen Und Ochse)

Puppies in the window: Which one shall we buy? (colour litho)
8672515 Puppies in the window: Which one shall we buy? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppies in the window: Which one shall we buy)

The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho)
8635629 The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho) by Sancha y Lengo, Francisco (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Grapes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The Battle of Morgarten, 1315 (litho)
8661350 The Battle of Morgarten, 1315 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Morgarten, 1315)

Susanna and the Elders, 1610 (oil on canvas)
8812097 Susanna and the Elders, 1610 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Artemisia (1597-c.1651); 170 -- 119 cm; Schloss Weissenstein

The Battle of Morgarten, 1315 (litho)
8661129 The Battle of Morgarten, 1315 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Morgarten, 1315)

Every girl knows the height of a man's ambition (colour litho)
8656593 Every girl knows the height of a man's ambition (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every girl knows the height of a man's ambition)

The mermaid, 1866 (engraving)
7147160 The mermaid, 1866 (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mermaid, by french poet Beranger ( 1780-1857 ) Design by Emile Bayard 1866

Middle class violinist and singer watched by envious couple
The musical pair are well dressed Edwardians. The other pair are well dressed working class carrying a crying child, and the man is making remarks behind his hand

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Pothos, 1st century AD (marble)
7146683 Pothos, 1st century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Pothos, 1st century AD, roman art, marble, Uffizi gallery, Florence)

Ratto d'Europa, 18th century, (oil on canvas)
7129708 Ratto d'Europa, 18th century, (oil on canvas) by Baroni-Cavalcabo, Gaspare Antonio (1682-1759); MAG Alto Garda Museum, Italy, Riva del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige

The Envious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308436 The Envious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Honey pears, or pairs (colour litho)
7151030 Honey pears, or pairs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Aphrodite (colour litho)
7150573 Aphrodite (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving)
7234382 A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234827 A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman comparing herself with a statue of Venus de Milo (colour litho)
7150544 Woman comparing herself with a statue of Venus de Milo (colour litho) by Lejeune, Adolphe-Frederic (1830-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234387 A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern Venus (colour litho)
7150423 Modern Venus (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Venus (colour litho)
7150476 Venus (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo (litho)
7150412 Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo (litho) by Lejeune, Adolphe-Frederic (1830-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo)

Venus (colour litho)
7150575 Venus (colour litho) by Saint-Pierre, Gaston Casimir (1833-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving)
7237397 Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800)
FIA5379832 The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800) by Ramberg, Johann Heinrich (1763-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mare of Compere Pierre)

Jalousie d enfant. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101404 Jalousie d enfant. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jalousie d enfant. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906)

Study for Envy, c. 1898 (w / c)
6197981 Study for Envy, c.1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 34.9x10.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Envious Eliza (colour litho)
7157019 Envious Eliza (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Envious Eliza. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited)

Second Study for Envy, c. 1898 (w / c)
6197982 Second Study for Envy, c.1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 35.5x10.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Envy, 1898 (w / c)
6197977 Envy, 1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 76.2x24.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Venus (colour litho)
7150566 Venus (colour litho) by Perrault, Leon Bazile (1832-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224990 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224989 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: VillaLeda and the Swan)

Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho)
7157205 Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa)

Le Bruns Passions of the Soul: Desire (engraving)
7165933 Le Bruns Passions of the Soul: Desire (engraving) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desire)

Circe Invidiosa, 1872 (oil on canvas)
DGA5609814 Circe Invidiosa, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917) (after); 180x87 cm; (add.info.: By Waterhouse); Photo © Fine Art Images

The Broken Fan (litho)
7186058 The Broken Fan (litho) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Fan)

Kamadeva, Hindu god of love and desire (engraving)
7147538 Kamadeva, Hindu god of love and desire (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kamadeva, Hindu god of love and desire)

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"Envious: A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Human Nature" In H. M. Bateman's artworks, "Mental Cruelty" and "Jealousy, " we witness the destructive power of envy that lurks within us all. These thought-provoking pieces delve deep into the human psyche, exposing how envy can poison relationships and lead to mental anguish. During World War II, a poignant Christmas card titled "Escort" captures the envious glances exchanged between soldiers longing for a peaceful holiday with loved ones. The stark contrast between their reality and their desires is palpable, highlighting the universal nature of envy even in times of war. Moving back in time to ancient Rome, we encounter Pothos, a marble sculpture from the 1st century AD. This captivating artwork depicts an envious figure consumed by jealousy as they gaze upon another's success or beauty—a timeless reminder that envy has plagued humanity throughout history. Fast forward to the 18th century with Ratto d'Europa—an oil painting that portrays Europa being abducted by Zeus disguised as a bull. Here, envy takes center stage as other mythological figures watch on with green-eyed jealousy at Europa's fate—envying her adventure and forbidden love. "The Envious Fool, " an intriguing piece created between 1660-86 using brush and Indian ink on paper, showcases how envy can blind one's judgment and lead them astray. It serves as a cautionary tale against allowing this destructive emotion to cloud our rationality. A lithograph titled "The Lust of Men Exceeds All Limits" sheds light on how desire intertwined with envy can push individuals beyond moral boundaries. This provocative artwork challenges societal norms while reminding us of the dangerous consequences when unchecked desires are fueled by jealous yearning. In an unexpected twist from centuries past comes an engraving from 1911 depicting three bourgeois women engaging in self-indulgence at the expense of a monk.