Profligate Collection

Priscilla and the Profligate, Duke of Yorks Theatre, London
Priscilla and the Profligate, a play by Laura Wildig, at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London, produced by Charles Hawtrey. circa 1920s

Christmas decorations on a house in Clitheroe Lancashire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Thomas Lyttleton (engraving)
820714 Thomas Lyttleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Lyttelton. Baron Lyttelton of Frankley. British MP and profligate. From a miniature)

Portrait of Sir Charles Sedley (1639-1701) 1687 (oil on canvas)
LST204011 Portrait of Sir Charles Sedley (1639-1701) 1687 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 124.4x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2005 A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2004 A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2002 A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72328 A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72327 A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS44935 A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Philip Wharton 1St Duke Of Wharton 1698 - 1731 English Jacobite Politician, Notorious Libertine Rake Profligate And Alcoholic Engraved By Gerimia From The Book A Catalogue Of Royal And Noble Authors

Anne Damer - 6
Anne Seymour Damer, sculptor whose profligate husband shot himself; friendly with Napoleon, Nelson, Horace Walpole, etc. She was said to be aided by ghosts. Date: 1749 - 1828

Anne Damer - 4
Anne Seymour Damer, sculptor whose profligate husband shot himself; she was friendly with Napoleon, Nelson, Horace Walpole etc, and was rumoured to be aided by ghosts. Date: 1749 - 1828

Anne Damer - 5
Anne Seymour Damer, sculptor whose profligate husband shot himself; friendly with Napoleon, Nelson, Horace Walpole, said to be aided by ghosts. Holding her mallet. Date: 1749 - 1828

Anne Damer - 3
Anne Seymour Damer, sculptor whose profligate husband shot himself; she was friendly with Napoleon, Nelson, Horace Walpole etc, and was rumoured to be aided by ghosts. Date: 1749 - 1828

The Prodigal Son, 1536 (oil on panel)
XIR61834 The Prodigal Son, 1536 (oil on panel) by Hemessen, Jan Sanders van (c.1504-66); 140x198 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; Dutch, out of copyright

The Profligate Punished by Neglect, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

Johnston Forbes-Robertson (1853-1937) English actor, considered to be the leading Hamlet of his day. A member of Henry Irvings theatrical company

Romans Eating at Home
Roman eating scene (actually the profligate son of the tragedian Aesop dining off priceless singing-birds) - in Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta Memorabilia, 1475

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"Priscilla and the Profligate: A Tale of Extravagance and Excess" Step into the Duke of Yorks Theatre in London, where "Priscilla and the Profligate" unfolds. This captivating play delves into a world of opulence and recklessness, exploring the consequences of living a profligate lifestyle. Meanwhile, in Clitheroe Lancashire UK, Christmas decorations adorn a house with lavishness that rivals even the most extravagant displays. The spirit of indulgence is palpable as every corner sparkles with lights and ornaments. As we delve deeper into history, an engraving by Thomas Lyttleton captures our attention. It portrays a scene from another era when profligacy was not only prevalent but celebrated. The portrait depicts Sir Charles Sedley, a notorious figure known for his excessive behavior during the 17th century. Moving forward to 1733, William Hogarth's series "A Rake's Progress" illustrates vividly how one man's profligacy leads him down a treacherous path. From being arrested to ending up in Bedlam asylum due to his reckless choices at gaming houses or marrying an older woman for money – each painting serves as a cautionary tale against extravagance. Finally, we encounter Anne Damer - an intriguing character who defied societal norms during her time. As one of Britain's first female sculptors, she challenged conventions through her artistry while navigating her own personal battles against societal expectations. In this whirlwind journey through various forms of art and historical moments tied together by the theme of profligacy, we are reminded that excess can lead to downfall if left unchecked. Priscilla's story on stage echoes throughout centuries as societies grapple with their relationship to wealth and indulgence. Let us reflect upon these tales as cautionary reminders that balance is key; for without it, even the grandest displays of opulence can crumble under the weight of their own extravagance.