Upsetting Collection

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print)
538110 Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 17 May 1908); Universal History Archive/UIG

Science under divers forms (engraving)
5997831 Science under divers forms (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science under divers forms)

Middle Class Boarding House, caricature, 1881 (colour engraving)
CHT199734 Middle Class Boarding House, caricature, 1881 (colour engraving) by Lavrate, Edmond (1829-1888); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Recent Gale (engraving)
1612754 The Recent Gale (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Gale. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 February 1861)

Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life-Boat at Yarmouth (engraving)
1620726 Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life-Boat at Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection

Husband and Wife in Tense Scene
Date: c.1880

Susi - upsetting a vase of flowers. 1950s

A very scary Father Christmas with billhook and lantern. The caption is also a little bizarre - it reads: " May Christmas mirth wed New Years Joy"... Date: circa 1907

Mother pig and her piglets
Mother pig consoling her piglets after their upsetting encounter with Bobby the dog and Fluff the cat. Date: circa 1933

Bobby the dog and Fluff the cat with piglets
Bobby the dog and Fluff the cat upsetting some piglets. Date: circa 1933

Pug Peter -- dog and ducklings on steep slope
Pug Peter -- Very upsetting. A dog and three ducklings slide or fall down a steep slope. Date: 1905

Source Size = 5709 x 3965
Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life Boat at Yarmouth, Uk, 1867

Liberty toppling the statue of the Greatest Despot in the Place Vendome on 11th August 1792
XIR349581 Liberty toppling the statue of the Greatest Despot in the Place Vendome on 11th August 1792, 1792 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127620 After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 95.9x68.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Twins in a Christmas basket
" A Merry Christmas" Twins in a Christmas basket - one of whom is not enjoying the experience... Date: 1906

Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 17 May 1908

Two men struggling next to a stone lantern, upsetting a teapot. Date 18--

The Curate who saw red by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the comic master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing an irate curate kicking the local vicar and upsetting his cup of tea, much to the shock of polite onlookers

Carriage Causes Chaos
A gentlemans tandem causes chaos and confusion - and a fine display of female leg ! - when it trots along a village street, scattering livestock and upsetting a market cart

Christmas once a Year
A wait of 365 days until the next Christmas Day is an upsetting thought for this small boy

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"Unsettling Times: Breaking Bad News and Upsetting Events in History" Breaking bad news has been a part of human existence since time immemorial, reminding us that life is not always smooth sailing. In 1908, Belgian Suffragettes made headlines by upsetting ballot boxes, challenging the status quo and fighting for their rights. A tense scene between a husband and wife captures the raw emotions that can arise when difficult conversations need to be had. Science manifests itself in diverse forms, sometimes unsettling our preconceived notions and pushing boundaries. The disaster in Spain depicts the heart-wrenching moment when a military pontoon-raft capsized near Logrono, leaving tragedy in its wake. Through a satirical lens, a caricature from 1881 sheds light on the complexities of middle-class boarding houses and the potential for upset within them. Nature's fury knows no bounds as depicted in "The Recent Gale, " showcasing how devastating storms can disrupt lives with their sheer force. The Gorleston Salvage Life-Boat incident at Yarmouth serves as a reminder of the risks undertaken by brave individuals who strive to save others amidst treacherous waters. The double disaster at the mouth of Mersey highlights how unforeseen events can lead to chaos and upheaval on an unprecedented scale. Witnessing a gunboat coaling-ship at St Lucia reminds us that even routine activities can have unexpected consequences or moments of danger lurking beneath their surface. In this captivating collection of engravings, lithographs, and art pieces spanning different eras, we are confronted with unsettling moments from history—reminders that life is filled with ups and downs where breaking bad news becomes inevitable while unexpected events leave lasting impressions on society's fabric.