Licentiousness Collection

Debauchery and licentiousness in the 16th century, after the painting by Marten de Vos
955330 Debauchery and licentiousness in the 16th century, after the painting by Marten de Vos. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

The Waltz (coloured engraving)
STC179002 The Waltz (coloured engraving) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451178 A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Merry and Rowdy Peasants at an Inn, 1653 (oil on canvas)
488057 Merry and Rowdy Peasants at an Inn, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 69.9x111.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Oxford Transports or Albanians doing Penance for Past offences
STC255134 Oxford Transports or Albanians doing Penance for Past offences, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Oxford Transports, or University Exiles, from The English Spy
3085920 Oxford Transports, or University Exiles, from The English Spy, published London, 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Bacchanal by Gustave Dore

A Midnight Modern Conversation, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833
KW281835 A Midnight Modern Conversation, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Pagans & Puritans
Two Elizabethan Pagan dandies, hand in hand with a young woman gaily dressed in pink, are berated by Puritans for spurning the church for frivolity and licentiousness. 16th century

Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint)
XJF294026 Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr. Bob Sawyers mode of travelling, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
KW259132 Mr. Bob Sawyers mode of travelling, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

Debauchery, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1592

Bunyan Vanity Fair 1
VANITY FAIR, a scene of depravity and deceit, licentiousness and luxury, intemperance and iniquity, pride and prejudice, pomp and circumstance

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"Exploring the Depths of Licentiousness: A Journey through Art and Society" Step into a world where boundaries are blurred, inhibitions abandoned, and licentiousness reigns supreme. Through an array of captivating artworks spanning different eras, we delve into the intricate tapestry of human desires and indulgences. In "The Waltz, " a coloured engraving captures the scandalous dance that once shocked society with its intimate embrace. Lady Hamilton's provocative attitudes in an etching from 1790 further exemplify the audacity of expression during this era. Hogarth's illustrations offer us glimpses into rowdy scenes like "March of the Guards to Finchley. " With meticulous detail, he exposes debauchery amidst military marches, revealing how even disciplined soldiers succumb to their primal instincts. Similarly, "A Midnight Modern Conversation" portrays a raucous gathering where excesses run rampant under cover of darkness. "Merry and Rowdy Peasants at an Inn" by an unknown artist transports us back to 17th-century revelry. The canvas bursts with merriment as peasants abandon themselves to pleasure without restraint or consequence. Yet not all licentiousness is carefree; sometimes it carries consequences. In "Oxford Transports or Albanians doing Penance for Past Offenses, " individuals pay penance for their past actions while being transported away from familiar surroundings. This serves as a reminder that indulgence can lead to regret and punishment. "The March of the Guards to Finchley, " depicted twice in oil on canvas, showcases both Hogarth's original work from 1750 and later restoration. These paintings immortalize moments when societal norms crumble before temptation’s allure – reminding us that even those entrusted with upholding order can be seduced by vice. In William Hogarth's satirical masterpiece "Oxford Transports or University Exiles, " we witness students expelled for their licentious behavior.