Irritating Collection

Tu m'embêtes, mon épouse!...v'là une heure... 1843. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tu m'embetes, mon epouse!...v'la une heure... 1843. Tu m'embetes, mon epouse!...v'la une heure que tu me dis qu'il neige; je le vois fichtre bien

Finissez donc...je n'aime pas qu'on dise des bêtises... 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Finissez donc...je n'aime pas qu'on dise des betises... 1838. Oh do stop...I can't stand listening to nonsense...From Croquis d'expressions

Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller faire la sieste au bord de l'eau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ayant eu la facheuse idee d'aller faire la sieste au bord de l'eau, 19th century. Summer. (Couple irritated by biting insects). Bad idea to go and have a siesta by the water

Cat irritating a dog chained to its kennel (colour litho)
3641605 Cat irritating a dog chained to its kennel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat irritating a dog chained to its kennel)

Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)
1056741 Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport in the Australian Interior)

Punch cartoon: Ingenious Protection against Midges - a Valuable Hint to Sketchers from Nature (engraving)
6034678 Punch cartoon: Ingenious Protection against Midges - a Valuable Hint to Sketchers from Nature (engraving) by English School

Punch cartoon: Lord Randolph Churchill, English Conservative politician (engraving)
6034891 Punch cartoon: Lord Randolph Churchill, English Conservative politician (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Dangerous animals (colour litho)
2795429 Dangerous animals (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dangerous animals)

Woman queuing in a bathroom (colour litho)
3096466 Woman queuing in a bathroom (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman queuing in a bathroom)

Twos company, threes a crowd (chromolitho)
5995959 Twos company, threes a crowd (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twos company, threes a crowd)

"There was an Old Man in a tree, who was terribly bored by a bee", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386617 " There was an Old Man in a tree, who was terribly bored by a bee", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Uncle Podger tells a funny? story (chromolitho)
5207408 Uncle Podger tells a funny? story (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Podger tells a funny? story)

"There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386685 " There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man with a gong, who bumped at it all the day long", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386618 " There was an Old Man with a gong, who bumped at it all the day long", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Drawbacks of celebrity: a cricketer pestered by autograph hunters (chromolitho)
5217375 Drawbacks of celebrity: a cricketer pestered by autograph hunters (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawbacks of celebrity)

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)

King Charles II chasing a moth (engraving)
3626342 King Charles II chasing a moth (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II chasing a moth)

The Lion and the Mosquito (chromolitho)
2817119 The Lion and the Mosquito (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Mosquito)

Is marriage a failure? Husband holding two screaming babies while his irritated wife tries to relax
5996083 Is marriage a failure? Husband holding two screaming babies while his irritated wife tries to relax and read a book by the fireside (chromolitho) by English School

Partially shorn sheep lying in the grass with insects hovering around its head, 1655

DANDY / MACARONI 1773
MACARONI A rather shallow-looking and irritating young man, known as a Macaroni smirking and supressing a giggle. Date: circa 1773

The Antique Pest, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Antique Pest, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

People at the zoo on a Christmas card -- irritating the lions. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, March goblins, showing an old lady teased by the March winds and squally showers. Date: 1919

Nursery Rhymes -- Old Mother Hubbard, Peter Piper
Nursery Rhymes. Old Mother Hubbard (above) -- She went to the tavern for white wine and red, and when she came back the dog stood on his head

Allergens. Conceptual computer artwork of allergens in the nasal cavity. The spiky spheres could represent pollen grains, while the smooth spheres could represent dust particles

Asthma, artwork
Asthma. Computer artwork of allergens (green) in the airways of the lungs. Allergens, such as dust and pollen, can trigger an asthma attack

Asthma. Computer artwork of allergens (blue and green) amongst alveoli (tiny air sacs, beige) in a lung. Allergens, such as dust and pollen, can trigger an asthma attack

Tarantula hair, SEM
Tarantula hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hair from the abdomen of a tarantula (family Theraphosidae) spider

Noise pollution, conceptual image. Computer artwork of sound waves coming out a chimney in a row of houses with a play sign on the side

Tinnitus, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a bell ringing in a persons ear, representing experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is as ringing in the ears often caused as a symptom of ear injury or

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
Chaste tree foliage (Vitex agnus-castus). This plant is used in herbal medicine to treat female reproductive disorders and menstrual difficulties

Toilet / Hair / Macaroni
A rather shallow-looking and irritating young man, known as a " Macaroni" smirking and supressing a giggle and wearing rather a large wig

White Puppy and Cat 1909
A white cat relaxes on a comfy chair while a white puppy tries to pull his irritating collar off

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"Irritating: A Collection of Quirky and Amusing Moments" People at the zoo on a Christmas card: Amidst the festive cheer, these zoo visitors find themselves in an amusingly chaotic situation, making for an irritating yet memorable holiday snapshot. Cat irritating a dog chained to its kennel (colour litho): In this comical artwork, a mischievous feline takes pleasure in teasing its canine companion who is helplessly confined, resulting in an irksome but undeniably entertaining scene. Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving): The unique mode of transportation depicted here showcases the challenges faced by both camels and their drivers as they navigate through the rugged Australian outback—a truly exasperating journey with a touch of cultural intrigue. Punch cartoon: Ingenious Protection against Midges - a Valuable Hint to Sketchers from Nature (engraving): This satirical illustration humorously suggests that even artists are not spared from irritation as they seek creative inspiration while being pestered by tiny midges—an amusing nod to life's little annoyances. Punch cartoon: Lord Randolph Churchill, English Conservative politician (engraving): Political figures often have polarizing effects on people; this caricatured portrayal of Lord Randolph Churchill captures his divisive nature that could be seen as either inspiring or downright vexing—depending on one's perspective. Dangerous animals (colour litho): From fearsome predators to venomous creatures, this vivid depiction reminds us of nature's more menacing side—a constant source of anxiety and irritation for those who encounter them up close. Woman queuing in a bathroom (colour litho): Patience wears thin when it comes to waiting for one's turn—especially when nature calls. This light-hearted image portrays the relatable annoyance experienced by many women caught up in long queues outside the bathroom.