Tim Bobbin Collection

A bag of gold (engraving)
5234117 A bag of gold (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bag of gold. Illustration for Colliers Humans Passions Delineated (John Heywood)

Two Men Dramatise an Inequity of the Day (engraving)
5234098 Two Men Dramatise an Inequity of the Day (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Men Dramatise an Inequity of the Day)

Two Wigged Men Burlesque the Magna Carta (engraving)
5234111 Two Wigged Men Burlesque the Magna Carta (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Wigged Men Burlesque the Magna Carta)

One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another (engraving)
5234110 One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another)

A man with a rake, a woman selling spoons and stirrers (engraving)
5234109 A man with a rake, a woman selling spoons and stirrers (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man with a rake)

The Broken Rake with Good Title Deeds (engraving)
5234108 The Broken Rake with Good Title Deeds (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Rake with Good Title Deeds)

Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern (engraving)
5234071 Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Seated Old Couple, He Drinks, She Smokes (engraving)
5234089 A Seated Old Couple, He Drinks, She Smokes (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seated Old Couple, He Drinks, She Smokes)

An Angry Man With Finger Pointing (engraving)
5234072 An Angry Man With Finger Pointing (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Angry Man With Finger Pointing)

A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving)
5234070 A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man)

Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel
FLO4718276 Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel and knitting needles sitting dejected at a table

Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786
FLO4718292 Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin from Human Passions

Two Angry Men Fight One Another (engraving)
5234115 Two Angry Men Fight One Another (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Angry Men Fight One Another)

Man sews girl into corset (engraving)
5234113 Man sews girl into corset (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man sews girl into corset)

John Collier, better known by the name of Tim Bobbin (engraving)
609356 John Collier, better known by the name of Tim Bobbin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Collier)

Charles Darwin 1809-1882. - Gemalde von Collier, 1934
Charles Darwin 1809-1882, 1934. Charles Robert Darwin, (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution

Dentistry caricature, 18th century
Dentistry caricature. 18th-century artwork of a dentist (left) holding a string attached to a patients tooth, while brandishing a hot coal held in a pair of tongs

2604229; out of copyright

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"Tim Bobbin: A Satirical Journey through Engravings" Step into the whimsical world of Tim Bobbin, where satire and humor intertwine with everyday life. In this captivating collection of engravings, we witness a myriad of scenes that both entertain and provoke thought. In the first engraving, a bag of gold takes center stage, symbolizing wealth and its corrupting influence. Two men dramatize an inequity of the day, shedding light on societal injustices that persist even today. Meanwhile, two wigged men burlesque the Magna Carta, reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Amidst the chaos, one man dribbles wine from a glass onto another in jest - a lighthearted moment amidst social commentary. A man with a rake stands alongside a woman selling spoons and stirrers; their occupations seemingly incongruous yet representative of diverse livelihoods within society. The broken rake with good title deeds serves as a metaphor for shattered dreams and lost opportunities. Bankrupt Toby and his wife Doxy find themselves reduced to begging for cheese and ale in a tavern - their plight echoing the struggles faced by many during uncertain times. A seated old couple captures our attention as he drinks while she smokes - perhaps reflecting on past adventures or simply enjoying each other's company in silence. An angry man points his finger accusingly at an unseen target; his frustration palpable even without words. Contrasting fortunes are portrayed when we encounter a pauper next to a fat rich man - highlighting stark disparities between haves and have-nots. Two angry men engage in physical conflict; their aggression mirroring unresolved conflicts simmering beneath society's surface. Lastly, we witness an unsettling scene as a man sews girl into corset - raising questions about societal expectations imposed upon women throughout history.