Accosting Collection

Miseries of London, 1812. A woman walking down Wapping Old Stairs being assailed by a group of watermen plying for trade

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little boy shirtless playing in the garden

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Ah! Fouchtrra!... Ma femme... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! Fouchtrra!... Ma femme... 19th century

Police dog at work, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson
IL370505 Police dog at work, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Georg Pencz
Susanna and the Elders

Royal fishmongers, or a welcome to Billingsgate, 1816. Artist: C Williams
Royal fishmongers, or a welcome to Billingsgate, 1816. Royal fishmongers being accosted by bawdy women at Billingsgate Market

Some Woman Came Talking About Lord St. Simon, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Some Woman Came Talking About Lord St. Simon, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

You Are The Very Man, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
You Are The Very Man, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Coat of Arms with a Skull, 1503 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Coat of Arms with a Skull, 1503 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, from a pirated series
XJF387416 He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, from a pirated series based on Hogarths A Rakes Progress, 1735 (etching) by English School

Oliver claimed by his affectionate friends, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
KW243064 Oliver claimed by his affectionate friends, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Accosting: A Glimpse into the Miseries of London, 1812" Step back in time to the bustling streets of London in 1812, where encounters both peculiar and perilous awaited. In this captivating caption, we embark on a journey through various artworks and illustrations that depict the art of accosting. Firstly, we find ourselves immersed in a scene from "Helpers Without Hands" by Gladys Davidson. An illustration from 1919 showcases a diligent police dog at work, sniffing out trouble with unwavering determination. Its presence serves as a reminder that even our four-legged friends were involved in accosting those who dared to disrupt the peace. Moving further back in history, we stumble upon Georg Pencz's masterpiece "Susanna and the Elders. " This biblical tale reveals an unsettling encounter as Susanna is approached by two elders with sinister intentions. Accosted against her will, she becomes a symbol of vulnerability amidst power dynamics. Meanwhile, C Williams' artwork titled "Royal fishmongers or a welcome to Billingsgate" transports us to 1816 when fish markets were vibrant hubs for trade but also hotspots for unexpected confrontations. The chaotic atmosphere hints at potential altercations between merchants or perhaps unruly customers unwilling to abide by societal norms. As we delve deeper into literary works inspired by real-life situations, Sidney E Paget's illustrations take center stage. In "Some Woman Came Talking About Lord St. Simon, " published in 1892, we witness an intriguing conversation that could lead to unforeseen consequences – an encounter ripe with mystery and suspense. In another piece by Paget titled "You Are The Very Man, " tension fills the air as accusations are hurled towards an unsuspecting individual. What unfolds next remains uncertain; will justice be served or innocence proven? Accosted by circumstances beyond his control, this man finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue.