Obsessive Collection

Richard Dunn and Angela Burdett-Coutts, caricatures
Mr Dunns portrait as imagined by Miss Coutts; Miss Burdett Coutts portrait as imagined by Mr Dunn. Richard Dunn, an Irish barrister

Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies
CHT213234 Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies mentales by Henri Dagonet (1823-1902) Paris, Bailliere, 1876 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the scorpion

Man taking folded shirt from drawer (B&W)

Woman cleaning scuffed shoe

Ornate decorated arch of the Seville Alcazar in Spain
The Alcazar of Seville, Spain, is a beautiful and historic royal palace that was originally built by Moorish Kings in the 14th Century

Computer overuse. Conceptual computer artwork of a hand and a computer keyboard superimposed with clocks and the face of a distressed woman

Bath plug being pulled. Bath tub full of water about to be emptied

Voyeurism, conceptual artwork
Voyeurism. Conceptual artwork of a female eye looking through a heart-shaped hole. This represents a stalker or voyeur, who is spying through a hole in a wall or door

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"Obsessive: A Fascination That Knows No Bounds" In a world filled with countless curiosities, some individuals find themselves captivated by the most peculiar of things. Just like Richard Dunn and Angela Burdett-Coutts, who were caricatures of their own time, they embraced their obsessions wholeheartedly. From mania to astrology, the human mind delves into realms unknown. As depicted in an illustration from "Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies, " the depths of obsession can be both mesmerizing and perplexing. Sometimes it's as simple as meticulously folding a shirt or cleaning a scuffed shoe. These seemingly mundane tasks become rituals for those consumed by their passions. The man taking his folded shirt from the drawer and the woman tending to her worn-out footwear understand this all too well. But obsession isn't limited to everyday objects; it extends even further into grandeur. Behold the ornate decorated arches of Seville Alcazar in Spain—a testament to mankind's unyielding pursuit of beauty and perfection. And then there are those who dedicate themselves entirely to art forms that transcend boundaries. Helen May, Pavlova's English pupil captured by Ken Russell in November/December 1954, exemplifies such devotion—an embodiment of passion personified through graceful movements on stage. Obsession knows no limits—it seeps into every aspect of our lives, shaping our thoughts and actions beyond comprehension, and is an enigma that drives us forward while simultaneously captivating our souls with its allure. So let us embrace these obsessive tendencies within ourselves—whether we're drawn towards historical figures like Richard Dunn and Angela Burdett-Coutts or fascinated by astrological mysteries like Scorpio—the key lies in understanding that these fixations make us uniquely human. They ignite our spirits, fuel our ambitions, and push us towards greatness.