Temper Collection

The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from. 1929

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Ina Tänzer

John McEnroe arguing with the umpire on the first day of Wimbledon 1981

Hungary - A Road hog makes insulting gesture to donkey rider
Comic Postcard - Road Rage - Hungary - A Road hog makes an insulting gesture to a donkey rider who seemingly did not get out of the way fast enough! Date: circa 1917

Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 on the evening of 18 June 1757 in Kollin, Historic
7279662 Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 on the evening of 18 June 1757 in Kollin, Historic by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great)

At twilight hour, Two woman sit in a melancholic mood on a bench by the lake, 1898, Historic
7279058 At twilight hour, Two woman sit in a melancholic mood on a bench by the lake, 1898, Historic by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At twilight hour)

Nightly Mountain Ride of King Ludwig II in the King's Sleigh, Bavaria, Germany, History
7279893 Nightly Mountain Ride of King Ludwig II in the King's Sleigh, Bavaria, Germany, History by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick the Great
7279655 Frederick the Great by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 Prince Frederick)

An irascible Englishman (colour litho)
2807777 An irascible Englishman (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An irascible Englishman)

The Bearers of Bad News (colour litho)
2795869 The Bearers of Bad News (colour litho) by Lecomte du Nouy, Jean Jules Antoine (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bearers of Bad News)

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Namibia, Etosha National Park, Young Plains Zebra (Equus burchelli) kicks at mother by water hole Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Chobe National Park, Plains Zebra mother and colt (Equus burchelli) at Marabou Pan in Savuti Marsh Date: 19/02/2005

The Gentle Katherine, The Taming of the Shrew, Act II Scene 1, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308584 The Gentle Katherine, The Taming of the Shrew, Act II Scene 1, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Passing Clouds (engraving)
7185822 Passing Clouds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passing Clouds. Illustration from The Quiver (Cassell and Company, Limited, London)

Keeping its temper sweet, oiling a loco (colour litho)
7166346 Keeping its temper sweet, oiling a loco (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping its temper sweet, oiling a loco)

Problem children (litho)
7172646 Problem children (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Problem children. Illustration from Real Life Problems and Their Solution)

The Queen in Hamlet, 1895 (pastel on paperboard)
6432478 The Queen in Hamlet, 1895 (pastel on paperboard) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); 70.8x55.6 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; American, out of copyright

Do you ever feel like this (colour litho)
3642943 Do you ever feel like this (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do you ever feel like this? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman locked in a cage (colour litho)
3104269 Woman locked in a cage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman locked in a cage)

April (engraving)
2780567 April (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: April. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

Wrath and patience (colour litho)
3095594 Wrath and patience (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrath and patience)

When mother sacks the cook (colour litho)
3102351 When mother sacks the cook (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: When mother sacks the cook)

Victorian morals - punctuality is important because it subserves the peace and good temper of a family. 19th century

The Orderly Officers Mule, a Tale of Indian Life (litho)
1036726 The Orderly Officers Mule, a Tale of Indian Life (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orderly Officers Mule, a Tale of Indian Life)

A Visit to the Kimberley Diamond Fields, South Africa (engraving)
1055143 A Visit to the Kimberley Diamond Fields, South Africa (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Kimberley Diamond Fields)

Katherine the most obedient and duteous wife in Padua (The Taming of the Shrew)
3949494 Katherine the most obedient and duteous wife in Padua (The Taming of the Shrew), from Tales from Shakespeare pub. by Ward Lock & Co Ltd, 1930-40s (colour litho) by Jackson, A

Woman locked in a cage (colour litho)
3104185 Woman locked in a cage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman locked in a cage)

The Spoilt Child or the Ridiculous Parents, early 19th century (coloured engraving)
CHT177413 The Spoilt Child or the Ridiculous Parents, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion (chromolitho)
2805178 Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion)

The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving)
1038286 The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Adventures of a Juryman at the New Courts of Justice (engraving)
1044039 The Adventures of a Juryman at the New Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Rixe (chromolitho)
5197845 La Rixe (chromolitho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rixe. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

He was naturally of so gay and pleasant a temper (engraving)
5991839 He was naturally of so gay and pleasant a temper (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He was naturally of so gay and pleasant a temper)

Alnaschars Fortune, Arabian Nights, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1197556 Alnaschars Fortune, Arabian Nights, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Lockhart, William Ewart (1844-1900); 153x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull (engraving)
1055808 The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull)

Song Of The Gout, Lawreen & Oxenford, Odoardo Barri (colour litho)
976419 Song Of The Gout, Lawreen & Oxenford, Odoardo Barri (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song Of The Gout, Lawreen & Oxenford, Odoardo Barri)

Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving)
985920 Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 45.6x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode (Plate II). From Les Satyres (French title)

A Womans Tongue (colour litho)
3093075 A Womans Tongue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Womans Tongue)

The western prospect of Bears Den Hall in Surrey (engraving)
583461 The western prospect of Bears Den Hall in Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Keeping its temper sweet, oiling an Engine (litho)
6025952 Keeping its temper sweet, oiling an Engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping its temper sweet, oiling an Engine)

A hot-tempered boy called Georges (coloured engraving)
5998931 A hot-tempered boy called Georges (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hot-tempered boy called Georges)

Katherine was a lady of ungovernable sprit and fiery temper (The Taming of the Shrew)
3949493 Katherine was a lady of ungovernable sprit and fiery temper (The Taming of the Shrew), from Tales from Shakespeare pub. by Ward Lock & Co Ltd, 1930-40s (colour litho) by Jackson, A

Notes at the Bull-Dog Club Show (engraving)
1044167 Notes at the Bull-Dog Club Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Bull-Dog Club Show)

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Ina Tänzer

Cardiff City v Standard Liege Cardiffs John Charles goes down following a scuffle during the game as players square up to each other during Cardiffs 1-2 defeat. 8th September 1965

Englands Brian Moore lashes out at Craig Chalmers of Scotland as team mates try and keep them apart during the two teams Five Nations international match at Twickenham

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A1, Denotes Quick Temper. Date: 1927

SPECIAL THIMBLE
A boon to all bachelors who sew, this simple device, fitted to a thimble, makes it impossible to lose the needle, and saves time, temper and trouble. Date: 1930s

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"Unleashing the Fury: Tales of Temper Throughout History" "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman: A comedic portrayal of a shop assistant pushed to his limits. " "Road Hog vs Donkey Rider: An unforgettable encounter in Hungary, where tempers flared and insults flew. " "McEnroe's Wimbledon Outburst: Reliving the fiery argument that shook the tennis world in 1981. " "Frederick the Great's Fateful Evening: The legendary ruler's temper tested on the eve of a historic battle in Kollin. " "Melancholic Moments by the Lake: Two women find solace but also frustration as their moods darken at twilight hour. " "King Ludwig II's Midnight Ride: Bavaria witnesses an epic display of royal temperament during a nightly mountain sleigh ride. " "An Irascible Englishman Unleashed: Exploring the explosive nature of one man's anger through vibrant color lithography. " "Bearers of Bad News: How tempers flare when confronted with unwelcome tidings, captured vividly in this lithographic masterpiece. " "DDE-90021523 - Capturing moments when diplomacy fails and tempers rise, reminding us that even great leaders have their breaking points. " "DDE-90019329 - A visual journey into history, showcasing instances where hot-headedness took center stage amidst political turmoil. " "The Gentle Katherine Meets Her Match: Shakespearean illustration depicting how even love can't always tame a fiery spirit like Katherine’s from 'The Taming of The Shrew'. " In these captivating snapshots from different eras and places, we witness humanity grappling with its own tempestuous nature – sometimes humorous, other times tragic or awe-inspiring – proving that throughout time, temper remains an integral part of our complex human experience.