Fatness Collection

The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide, c. 1550, by Pieter Bruegh
Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c.1525-1569). Flemish painter. The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide, c.1550. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Luxuriance, after the painting by Jodocus van Winghe. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
955325 Luxuriance, after the painting by Jodocus van Winghe. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving)
7262232 BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info)

And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family
7181028 And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family (colour litho) by Echau

Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho)
7186881 Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests)

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

Obese middle-aged man attempting to mount a horse. 1831 (engraving)
7234776 Obese middle-aged man attempting to mount a horse. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet. 1831 (engraving)
7234808 Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chef tasting the food with a kitchen maid (colour litho)
7151053 Chef tasting the food with a kitchen maid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Daniel Lambert, famous obese man, 1770-1809. 1869 (lithograph)
7232958 Daniel Lambert, famous obese man, 1770-1809. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Lambert, gaol keeper and dog breeder from Leicester)

The skeleton of Death and the glutton. 1827 (engraving)
7233010 The skeleton of Death and the glutton. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the glutton)

Chef with an apprehensive cat (colour litho)
7151052 Chef with an apprehensive cat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Woman from the Gluttonous Couple (copper engraving)
7201592 Woman from the Gluttonous Couple (copper engraving) by Winghe, Joos or Jodocus van (1544-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from the Gluttonous Couple)

La chasse au gorille (engraving)
7200184 La chasse au gorille (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse au gorille)

Cambridge Butter (engraving)
7177943 Cambridge Butter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Butter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Hoo-Choo-Loo, alias John Bull and the Doctors, satire on the Whig governments attempt to pass a Reform Bill through
7148297 Hoo-Choo-Loo, alias John Bull and the Doctors, satire on the Whig governments attempt to pass a Reform Bill through Parliament, 1831 (engraving) by Doyle

Chef opening a bottle with a corkscrew (colour litho)
7151054 Chef opening a bottle with a corkscrew (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Chef propositioning kitchen maid (colour litho)
7151050 Chef propositioning kitchen maid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

"Sam looked at the fat boy with great astonishment"(engraving)
7165974 " Sam looked at the fat boy with great astonishment" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An obese man looks at a pig, "To say that I might become that big one day!", 1856 (illustration)
7211595 An obese man looks at a pig, " To say that I might become that big one day!", 1856 (illustration) by Daumier

Fat man (colour litho)
7151121 Fat man (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chef sneezing into the soup (colour litho)
7151051 Chef sneezing into the soup (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

The Fat Boy (engraving)
7165961 The Fat Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fat Boy. Illustration for Child-Pictures from Dickens (Griffith, Farran, Okeden, & Welsh)

"I say, how nice you look"(engraving)
7165970 " I say, how nice you look" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I say)

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Luxuriance, After The Painting By Jodocus Van Winghe. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

WWI - What a Pleasure to be a Soldier! Two cheeky (and rather rotund) Geman privates mimic their commanding officer and his hands-on-hips pose - with considerable comic effect!

Slimmer Extraordinaire! Before & After
Before & After - the remarkable results of going on a diet and how it affects ones choice of corset.... circa 1909

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"Exploring the Complexities of Fatness: A Journey Through Art and Society" In Pieter Bruegh's "The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide, c. 1550, " we witness a visual representation of the eternal battle between indulgence and restraint. The contrasting scenes depict the excesses of Shrovetide festivities juxtaposed with the somberness of Lent, highlighting society's struggle with fatness. Moving forward to 1817, an engraving titled "BONAPARTE ON ST HELENA" captures a different facet - that which is imposed upon individuals based on their weight. Passengers being charged according to their weights reflects societal attitudes towards larger bodies as burdensome or excessive. Contrasting this perspective, in Mr Pickwick's lithograph welcoming Christmas guests, we see a celebration where food takes center stage. This festive scene challenges conventional notions surrounding fatness by embracing joyous feasting without judgment or shame. Delving into everyday life in 19th century England, engravings from 1831 portray various encounters related to food and body size. From a fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach to an obese man attempting to mount a horse, these images shed light on the diverse experiences within society when it comes to fatness. Further exploring relationships intertwined with food and desire, colour lithos depict instances such as maids offering their catch to gourmet patrons or waitresses receiving propositions from customers. These illustrations invite contemplation about power dynamics and objectification within contexts involving both consumption and physical appearance. Turning our attention towards notable figures who challenged societal norms regarding body size, Daniel Lambert emerges as an iconic figure in his own right during the late 18th century. His fame highlights how perceptions around they have evolved over time – from curiosity to admiration for his unique physique. However, not all depictions are celebratory.