Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Mishaps Collection

"Unveiling the Comedy of Mishaps

Background imageMishaps Collection: The interesting adventures of Monsieur Pique-Assiette (coloured engraving)

The interesting adventures of Monsieur Pique-Assiette (coloured engraving)
5998898 The interesting adventures of Monsieur Pique-Assiette (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMishaps Collection: Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving)

Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving)
1055700 Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy)

Background imageMishaps Collection: How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt (coloured engraving)

How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt (coloured engraving)
979176 How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMishaps Collection: A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho)

A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho)
2646245 A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMishaps Collection: Mishaps While Riding and Driving (coloured engraving)

Mishaps While Riding and Driving (coloured engraving)
979174 Mishaps While Riding and Driving (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mishaps While Riding and Driving.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMishaps Collection: Sports of a County Fair, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving)

Sports of a County Fair, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562214 Sports of a County Fair, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageMishaps Collection: Misadventures of a starling (coloured engraving)

Misadventures of a starling (coloured engraving)
5998921 Misadventures of a starling (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misadventures of a starling)

Background imageMishaps Collection: Monsieur de Guignon (coloured engraving)

Monsieur de Guignon (coloured engraving)
5998895 Monsieur de Guignon (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur de Guignon)

Background imageMishaps Collection: All Kinds of Mishaps (coloured engraving)

All Kinds of Mishaps (coloured engraving)
979201 All Kinds of Mishaps (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Kinds of Mishaps.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMishaps Collection: A Day of Misfortunes (colour litho)

A Day of Misfortunes (colour litho)
960871 A Day of Misfortunes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day of Misfortunes, from sketches by Miss Emily Lees, drawn by Mars)

Background imageMishaps Collection: Morane-Soulnier Monoplane Upide-Down after an Accident

Morane-Soulnier Monoplane Upide-Down after an Accident

Background imageMishaps Collection: Glas of milk spilling

Glas of milk spilling on the wall

Background imageMishaps Collection: Spill on a Rural Road

Spill on a Rural Road
The uneven surfaces of rural roads, interacting with the inherent instability of the bicycle, are, alas, apt to cause occasional regrettable mishaps such as this

Background imageMishaps Collection: Chas. H. Yales fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The ma

Chas. H. Yales fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry mishaps of Nid and the weird, wonderful wanderings of Nod. Date c1898

Background imageMishaps Collection: Cock-A-Doodle-Doo

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
The Cock, mounted on top of the coop, is able to look into the farmhouse where he can see that my dame has lost her shoe, and that other mishaps are mishappening

Background imageMishaps Collection: Quadrille Accidents 2

Quadrille Accidents 2
Accidents in Quadrille Dancing Mishaps to avoid on the dance floor: a man with two left feet trips dragging the woman opposite down with him to the amusement of a rival female

Background imageMishaps Collection: Quadrille Accidents

Quadrille Accidents
Accidents in Quadrille Dancing Mishaps to avoid on the dance floor while doing a back-to- back or dos a dos. A lady & gentleman bump backsides to the amusement of the band


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Comedy of Mishaps: A Glimpse into Hilarious Misadventures" Step into a world filled with laughter and unexpected twists as we explore the fascinating adventures captured in historical engravings. Join Monsieur Pique-Assiette, the master of mishaps, as he embarks on his comical escapades that will leave you in stitches. In "The Interesting Adventures of Monsieur Pique-Assiette, " witness his mischievous endeavors unfold through vibrant coloured engravings. From dining disasters to clumsy encounters, this eccentric character's antics are sure to tickle your funny bone. Delve into naval life and discover "Why We Enjoy Going to Dances in the Navy. " Through an enchanting engraving, experience the merriment and mayhem that ensues when sailors hit the dance floor. Prepare for hilarious blunders and toe-tapping calamities that make these gatherings unforgettable. Embark on a hunting expedition like no other with Pennemann in "How Pennemann Took Part in a Hunt. " This colourful engraving captures his outrageous attempts at joining the hunt but ends up becoming its most entertaining spectacle. Be prepared for uproarious surprises lurking behind every tree. Hold onto your hats as we witness "A Carom on the Chandelier" from 1882. In this captivating lithograph, prepare yourself for gravity-defying acrobatics gone wrong. Laugh out loud as daredevils attempt daring stunts only to find themselves entangled amidst chandeliers and chaos. Saddle up for some equestrian amusement with "Mishaps While Riding and Driving. " These lively engravings depict riders encountering unforeseen obstacles, resulting in amusing tumbles or unconventional rides atop their trusty steeds. Hold tight as hilarity gallops alongside them. Travel back to 1810 at a bustling county fair where all sorts of shenanigans unfold before your eyes in "Sports of a County Fair.