Over Indulgence Collection

Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290978 Returning from Brooks s, 1784 (colour etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Prince of Wales)

Pris en Plein Sieste, 1842 (oil on canvas)
CH344414 Pris en Plein Sieste, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Madou, Jean-Baptiste (1796-1877); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Gout, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured softdground etching)
NCO190158 The Gout, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured softdground etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 26x35.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A man who is suffering from the effects of over-indulgence
5616060 A man who is suffering from the effects of over-indulgence by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man who is suffering from the effects of)

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

"Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! "(engraving)
725666 " Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it)

An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London
STC188364 An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London, 1827 (colour litho) by English School

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

Death comes for the Drunkard, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
KW278050 Death comes for the Drunkard, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger

Mr. Wardle and his friends under the influence of the salmon, illustration from The
KW259120 Mr. Wardle and his friends under the influence of the salmon, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

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"Exploring the Perils of Over-Indulgence through Art: A Captivating Journey" Delve into a captivating journey through time as we unravel the consequences of over-indulgence depicted in various artworks. From Brookss' 1784 colour etching, "Returning from Brookss, " to the woodcut masterpiece "Of gluttonie" from 1569, these pieces shed light on society's struggle with excess. In Pris en Plein Sieste, an oil on canvas painting from 1842, we witness the aftermath of indulgence as a man suffers its effects. The hand-coloured softground etching titled "The Gout, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799, further emphasizes the perils that await those who succumb to their desires. Moving forward, Oxford Transports or Albanians doing Penance for Past Offences presents a thought-provoking image that reflects upon repentance and redemption after excessive behavior. Meanwhile, Thomas McLean's publication "An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding" offers insight into how one's understanding can expand alongside their refined preferences. Uncovering more intriguing narratives within art history, we encounter Oxford Transports or University Exiles captured in The English Spy series. These illustrations provide glimpses into the consequences faced by university students when they indulge too much. Shifting gears to modern times, let us not forget London University's iconic event - The Glad Rag Ball held on November 20th, 1964. This extravagant affair showcased both opulence and revelry while reminding us of society's ongoing fascination with indulgence. Finally, Georg Scharffenberg's engraved piece "Death comes for the Drunkard, " extracted from Der Todten Tanzäffchen (The Dance of Death), serves as a haunting reminder that over-indulgence can lead to dire consequences if left unchecked. Join us on this mesmerizing journey through art as we explore the timeless theme of over-indulgence.