Gloating Collection

At The Sea Baths, The Raft
An illustration of a large wooden raft in the ocean, gloating at a steep angle, causing various swimmers to struggle to stay on board, a nearby lady is preparing to dive off. Date: circa 1901

Nadie Nos Ha Visto, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint)
3112268 Nadie Nos Ha Visto, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 32x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Faithful helps Christian up after his fall"from The Pilgrim
5615805 " Faithful helps Christian up after his fall" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Envy in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227386 Envy in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christian and Faithful join company from The Pilgrim
5615830 Christian and Faithful join company from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by Thomas Dalziel (1823-1906)

Quilp, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465760 Quilp, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Look how solemn they are!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Look how solemn they are!, 1799. Plate 63 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Triumphal Procession
A generic Roman triumphal procession which includes the Emperor in a chariot, elephants, conquered captives, musicians, soldiers, captured arms & burners of incense

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At The Sea Baths, victors bask in the sun's glow, their triumphant grins etched in 'Journalism's' color litho. Nadie Nos Ha Vidos' etching & aquatint mirrors their smug satisfaction, akin to 'Envy in the Kitchen's' sinners. 'Faithful' helps 'Christian' up after his fall, yet 'Quilp's' cunning grin looms, a reminder of life's unpredictable twists. 'Look how solemn they are.' Goya's observation echoes, as the pilgrims join company once more. Yet, the page from 'The British Working Man' reveals the bitter truth - not all can share in their glee. Triumphant processions may come and go, but the human condition remains, a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow.