Impudence Collection

Dignity and Impudence (colour litho)
668695 Dignity and Impudence (colour litho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dignity and Impudence); © Look and Learn

The Motor Picture Book, Dignity and Impudence Date: 1930

Sketches on Lord Mayors Day (engraving)
1598096 Sketches on Lord Mayors Day (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Lord Mayors Day)

Cage-Bird Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1594710 Cage-Bird Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cage-Bird Show at the Crystal Palace)

Cartoon, Dignity and Impudence or The Domestics Derision -- two servants look out from an upstairs window, laughing at the pretensions of a haughty woman and her dog

Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1593757 Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Impudence (engraving)
2781172 Impudence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impudence. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

Donkeys and their Riders in Cairo (engraving)
1044302 Donkeys and their Riders in Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkeys and their Riders in Cairo)

Dignity and impudence: a king looking at a fly that has landed on his nose (colour litho)
5996150 Dignity and impudence: a king looking at a fly that has landed on his nose (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dignity and impudence)

The Lord Mayors Show, "Dignity and Impudence"(engraving)
1057511 The Lord Mayors Show, " Dignity and Impudence" (engraving) by Buckman, Edwin (1841-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Show, " Dignity and Impudence")

Dignity and Impudence (engraving)
2796506 Dignity and Impudence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dignity and Impudence. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

Impudence (litho)
729948 Impudence (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impudence.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (engraving)
1600674 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers, CIV Day, Humours of the Crowd)

Royal Artillery Athletic Sports at Hongkong (engraving)
1055049 Royal Artillery Athletic Sports at Hongkong (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Artillery Athletic Sports at Hongkong)

STAGE GESTURE / IMPUDENCE
FASHIONABLE IMPUDENCE (actor Tom Shuffleton in John Bull) Date: 1807

Mulier impudica Galleria Giustiniana del Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani I (series title), Statue of a woman holding her dress up

Music cover, Impudence, Schottische by Alan Macey. 1923

Caricature of W E Gladstone and Lord Randolph Churchill
Caricature of W E Gladstone (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister, and Lord Randolph Churchill (1849-1895) as dogs in a kennel -- Dignity and Impudence

The Lord Mayors Show- Dignity and Impudence, 1871
The Lord Mayors Show - Dignity and Impudence by Date: 1871

Dignity & Impudence by H. M. Bateman
An arrogant looking taxi cab driver, enjoys a rest and a cigar, ignoring the signal of a potential customer across the street - a humorous comment on the attitude of London taxi drivers during

Who litigates must be shameless, patient and rich, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Impudence. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan offering his small, ineffective umbrella labeled 16 to 1, Anti-trust, and Anti-Expansion

Colossal impudence: Protection against English gas-bombs
German illustration showing a German Red-Cross worker wearing protection against English gas-bombs. The image is accompanied by indignant ILN editorial

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"Dignity and Impudence: A Tale of Contrasting Behaviors" In a world filled with diverse characters, the concept often stands out as a stark contrast to dignity. From the vibrant pages of "The Motor Picture Book" to the enchanting scenes captured in lithographs like "Dignity and Impudence, a Scene at the Evening Prayer in the Mosque of San Sofia, Constantinople, " we witness this intriguing interplay between two opposing traits. As we delve into historical engravings such as "Sketches on Lord Mayors Day" or immerse ourselves in the captivating atmosphere of events like the "Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, " it becomes evident that impudence knows no boundaries. Whether it is showcased through mischievous domestics mocking their superiors in cartoons like "Dignity and Impudence or The Domestics Derision" or witnessed among donkeys and their riders navigating Cairo's bustling streets, impertinence finds its way into every corner. Yet amidst this audacious behavior, dignity remains an unwavering pillar. It manifests itself proudly during moments such as cage-bird shows at Crystal Palace or even when a king gracefully endures a fly landing on his nose, depicted vividly in lithographs like "Dignity and impudence: a king looking at a fly that has landed on his nose. " From grand processions seen during events like "The Lord Mayors Show: Dignity and Impudence" to more intimate encounters portrayed in engravings simply titled "Impudence, " these glimpses into history remind us that while both qualities exist side by side they can not equal. Impudent actions may bring amusement or challenge societal norms; however, true admiration lies with those who maintain their composure despite provocation. They embody dignity—a virtue that withstands time's test—while impertinence fades away as mere fleeting entertainment.