Prodding Collection

Elephant Combat, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Combat, c1725

Young male Leopard (Panthera pardus) playing with kill after successfully hunting a young Impala at night. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Exchanging Pleasantries before the Body of a Communard (oil on canvas)
XIR218774 Exchanging Pleasantries before the Body of a Communard (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Heart Stealing. Can t Get at it (litho)
3639416 Heart Stealing. Can t Get at it (litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heart Stealing)

Comic postcard, bald-headed man in church Date: 20th century

The Return of the Herd (Autumn) 1565 (oil on panel) (detail of 186444 and 556)
BBC186445 The Return of the Herd (Autumn) 1565 (oil on panel) (detail of 186444 and 556) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

The Doubting Thomas (bronze)
BAT237841 The Doubting Thomas (bronze) by Verrocchio, Andrea del (1435-88); Orsanmichele Church and Museum, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

The Doubting Thomas (bronze) (detail of 237841)
869987 The Doubting Thomas (bronze) (detail of 237841) by Verrocchio, Andrea del (1435-88); Orsanmichele Church and Museum, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Arlequin Mecontent de Son Peintre. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Arlequin Mecontent de Son Peintre.n.d

Carrying the Cross. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Carrying the Cross.n.d

The Word and a Blow, 1875. Artist: Henry Benjamin Roberts
The Word and a Blow, 1875. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Inspection of the helmets, 1488-1489. Scene from a tournament. Illustration from the Livre des Tournois de Rene d Anjou, collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

All will fall, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
All will fall, 1799. Plate 19 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Something Wrong with the Mechanism, 1883. Mr George Lewis is shown attempting to prod the Public Prosecutor into action. This office was a relatively new one

Latest from Spirit-Land, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
Latest from Spirit-Land, 1863. Ghost of King George III says: Well, Mr. Washington, What Do You Think of Your Fine Republic Now, Eh? - What D Ye Think? What D YeThink, Eh? Ghost of Mr

Who Will Rouse Him?, 1859. The British Lion rests quietly against a wall whilst the three most prominent politicians advocating parliamentary reform prod him with reform spears

Goblins with a turkey on a Christmas card
Goblins dragging a live turkey along with ropes on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Illustration, Mrs Ticklers Caravan, showing a large white shire horse pulling the caravan along a road. Mrs Tickler prods the horse with the tip of her rolled umbrella. Date: 1934

A wasted life: satire on the invention of tanks, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II chides Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German general and aircraft manufacturer, for not inventing anything useful, like the armoured tanks of the allies. Date: 1916

The Practical Joke (oil on panel)
XYC225466 The Practical Joke (oil on panel) by French School, (18th century); 17.8x28 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Cooked meat steaks and tomatoes on grill pan being prodded with fork as pan is pulled out from under grill, side view

Domestic cat playing with a lizard
Domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) playing with a lizard. Photographed in Thailand

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"Prodding: Exploring the Intricacies of Human Interaction through Art" In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the various facets - a subtle yet powerful force that shapes our relationships and society. The portrait "Retaliation" captures the intensity in a man's eyes as he contemplates his next move, hinting at the consequences that may follow. Similarly, "Consequences of a Successful French Invasion" depicts an etching showcasing how actions can ripple through time. Moving to public architecture, "Parts of London Wall and Bethlem Hospital" offers us glimpses into history while highlighting how structures prod us to reflect on our past. Meanwhile, "Exchanging Pleasantries before the Body of a Communard" portrays individuals engaging in conversation before confronting their shared reality. "Heart Stealing. Can't Get at it, " a lithograph, playfully explores the notion that sometimes what we desire most remains just out of reach. On another note, a comic postcard featuring a bald-headed man in church reminds us that even within sacred spaces they can take unexpected forms. "The Return of the Herd (Autumn)" invites contemplation about nature's cycle and its influence on human existence – perhaps nudging us to reconnect with our roots. In contrast, "Examination of a Witch" delves into darker aspects as societal norms prod individuals towards persecution and fear. "The Doubting Thomas, " depicted both in bronze and its intricate detail, presents doubt as an essential part of human curiosity – urging us to question beliefs and seek deeper understanding. Finally, "Arlequin Mecontent de Son Peintre" showcases dissatisfaction with artistry itself; reminding us that even creativity can be subject to scrutiny. Through these diverse artworks spanning different mediums and eras, we are reminded that prodding is an inherent part of being human – shaping our choices, relationships, beliefs, and the very fabric of society.