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Insulted Collection

"Insulted: A Journey Through Artistic Expressions of Humiliation and Ridicule" This collection of artworks captures the essence of insult

Background imageInsulted Collection: Is it yours? (colour litho)

Is it yours? (colour litho)
8656795 Is it yours? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Is it yours?" Child's dummy with a yellow bow)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Children and their mothers involved in a fight at the police station. Lithography, 19th century

Children and their mothers involved in a fight at the police station. Lithography, 19th century
5943078 Children and their mothers involved in a fight at the police station. Lithography, 19th century; (add.info.: Drawing (caricature)

Background imageInsulted Collection: The crane. This ugly bird has a resemblance to you (colour litho)

The crane. This ugly bird has a resemblance to you (colour litho)
8656820 The crane. This ugly bird has a resemblance to you (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crane. This ugly bird has a resemblance to you)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Woman poking her tongue out (coloured photo)

Woman poking her tongue out (coloured photo)
8635556 Woman poking her tongue out (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman poking her tongue out)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Different human facial expressions. (print)

Different human facial expressions. (print)
7419955 Different human facial expressions. (print) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); (add.info.: The Grimaces. Different human facial expressions: surprise, sadness, anger etc)

Background imageInsulted Collection: The Foul-Mouthed Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)

The Foul-Mouthed Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308443 The Foul-Mouthed Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageInsulted Collection: A goose insults a pet mandrill in a walled garden. 1811 (etching)

A goose insults a pet mandrill in a walled garden. 1811 (etching)
7235874 A goose insults a pet mandrill in a walled garden. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A goose insults a pet mandrill chained to a block in a walled garden)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Shrimp Sauce to a Lobster (engraving)

Shrimp Sauce to a Lobster (engraving)
7164358 Shrimp Sauce to a Lobster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimp Sauce to a Lobster)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Episodes from the story of King Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc (chromolitho)

Episodes from the story of King Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc (chromolitho)
7185105 Episodes from the story of King Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Joan of Arc (colour litho)

Joan of Arc (colour litho)
668255 Joan of Arc (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Jeanne d Arc (Joan of Arc) by Theodore Cahu (Jouvet, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageInsulted Collection: Comic postcard, Two commercial travellers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two commercial travellers Date: 20th century

Background imageInsulted Collection: Sketches in Turkey, Europeans insulted in the Streets of Constantinople (engraving)

Sketches in Turkey, Europeans insulted in the Streets of Constantinople (engraving)
1602370 Sketches in Turkey, Europeans insulted in the Streets of Constantinople (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Turkey)

Background imageInsulted Collection: D Artagnan will not have his horse laughed at, scene from The Three Musketeers

D Artagnan will not have his horse laughed at, scene from The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas (colour litho)
5997325 D Artagnan will not have his horse laughed at, scene from The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas (colour litho) by Ford

Background imageInsulted Collection: Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings

Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings
CHT171323 Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings, engraved by Thomas Busby (fl.1804-21) 1828 (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageInsulted Collection: Master Raguideau, notary of the widow Beauharnais says to her, unaware that he is overheard: 'You

Master Raguideau, notary of the widow Beauharnais says to her, unaware that he is overheard: "You
3101000 Master Raguideau, notary of the widow Beauharnais says to her, unaware that he is overheard: " You! Marry this little Bonaparte, a soldier who has nothing but a cape and sword."

Background imageInsulted Collection: The Mocking of Christ

The Mocking of Christ
3496147 The Mocking of Christ by Crespi, Daniele (1597-1630); Basilica di San Giovanni, Busto Arsizio, Varese, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife

Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife, Aluycia Gradenigo (engraving)
5226892 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife, Aluycia Gradenigo (engraving) by Herbert

Background imageInsulted Collection: After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving)

After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving)
1061358 After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Egyptian Campaign)

Background imageInsulted Collection: Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving)

Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving)
6021709 Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30)

Background imageInsulted Collection: HOUSEWIFES TEA BREAK

HOUSEWIFES TEA BREAK
A tired housewife in an apron sits on a chair, frowning. Is she not entitled to a tea break? Date: late 1960s

Background imageInsulted Collection: The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller Orchardson

The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller Orchardson
The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Scene based on a real incident: the French satirist Voltaire (1694-1778) has been beaten by the servants of the Duc de Rohan after Voltaire outsmarted him

Background imageInsulted Collection: Jezebel Defenestrated

Jezebel Defenestrated
Jehu, anointed king of Israel, is insulted by king Ahabs widow Jezebel, so he throws her from the window into the street where she is eaten by dogs, as the prophet foretold

Background imageInsulted Collection: Jesus insulted. Engraving. Colored

Jesus insulted. Engraving. Colored
New Testament. Gospel of Matthew. Chapter XXVII. Jesus insulted. Gustave Dores drawing. Engraving by Pannemaker. Colored

Background imageInsulted Collection: Caricature of G A Sala, English journalist

Caricature of G A Sala, English journalist
Caricature of George Augustus Henry Sala (1828-1895), English journalist -- What it may come to. A grocer asks him if he might supply something quotable about his brand of tea

Background imageInsulted Collection: Charles Insulted / 1649

Charles Insulted / 1649
Charles I is mocked and insulted by Cromwells soldiers in the guardroom. Date: 27 January 1649

Background imageInsulted Collection: Music cover, The Piccolomini Waltz

Music cover, The Piccolomini Waltz, from Verdis opera La Traviata, as performed at Almacks and the Court Balls. Marietta Piccolomini (1834-1899)

Background imageInsulted Collection: All Dorothy did was to say, Hello Charlie, you look awful

All Dorothy did was to say, Hello Charlie, you look awful
KW272902 All Dorothy did was to say, " Hello Charlie, you look awful."... illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

Background imageInsulted Collection: Elisha curses annoying children, Adriaen Collaert, Eduwart van Hoeswinckel, 1582 - 1586

Elisha curses annoying children, Adriaen Collaert, Eduwart van Hoeswinckel, 1582 - 1586

Background imageInsulted Collection: Elisha curses annoying children, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1602

Elisha curses annoying children, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1602

Background imageInsulted Collection: Different approaches to personal slights

Different approaches to personal slights
" You Engleeshe you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do ven you air insult?" " Oh, we write to the newspaper." Date: 1895

Background imageInsulted Collection: Macha Curses Ulster Man

Macha Curses Ulster Man
The devine queen Macha curses the men of Ulster because they once insulted her prowess. All save Cuchulain will suffer an enfeebling sickness whenever Ulster is in danger


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"Insulted: A Journey Through Artistic Expressions of Humiliation and Ridicule" This collection of artworks captures the essence of insult, showcasing various instances where individuals have been subjected to mockery, scorn, and humiliation. "The Foul-Mouthed Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)" portrays a character whose offensive language invites disdain from those around him. In "A goose insults a pet mandrill in a walled garden, 1811 (etching), " we witness an unexpected confrontation between two creatures that results in one being belittled. The painting "Joan of Arc (1412-31) Insulted in Prison, 1866 (oil on canvas)" depicts the torment suffered by this historical figure during her captivity. Similarly, "Shrimp Sauce to a Lobster (engraving)" humorously illustrates how even food can be used as an instrument for insult. In scenes from Joan of Arc's story such as "Episodes from the story of King Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc (chromolitho)" and "Joan of Arc (colour litho), " we witness her enduring verbal attacks while remaining steadfast in her beliefs. Moving into more contemporary times, the "Comic postcard: Two commercial travellers Date: 20th century" showcases how everyday situations can lead to hurtful remarks. Meanwhile, the engraving titled "Sketches in Turkey: Europeans insulted in the Streets of Constantinople" sheds light on cultural clashes resulting in derogatory treatment. Literature also contributes to our exploration with D'Artagnan's refusal to tolerate ridicule towards his horse depicted in Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers ("D'Artagnan will not have his horse laughed at"). Additionally, Busby's Humourous Etchings present us with number 76 - "Judging from Appearance, " highlighting society's tendency to insult based on superficial judgments.