Arrogant Collection (page 2)

Master Skettles, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465453 Master Skettles, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Illustration from On Being a Doctrinaire, by Samuel McChord Crothers
DGC288172 Illustration from On Being a Doctrinaire, by Samuel McChord Crothers, 1908 (litho) by Bassett Comstock, Frances (fl.1908); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Channel Fleet entering Cork Harbour, saluting the Port Admiral (engraving)
1097295 The Channel Fleet entering Cork Harbour, saluting the Port Admiral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Fleet entering Cork Harbour)

A Man of Importance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189774 A Man of Importance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Illustration from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
STC192063 Illustration from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), engraved by E. d Ete (litho) by Thiriat

The Gun-Boat "Ruby, "and Boats of "The Arrogant"and "Magicienne"reconnoitring the Strait
1608085 The Gun-Boat " Ruby, " and Boats of " The Arrogant" and " Magicienne" reconnoitring the Strait of Stralsund (engraving) by English School

Fleet Forming Line Abreast (engraving)
1097225 Fleet Forming Line Abreast (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Forming Line Abreast)

The Arrogant Man, 1864 (stained glass)
3474803 The Arrogant Man, 1864 (stained glass) by Hassam, Alfred (1842-69); Church of St Mary, Isleworth, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton, Butler & Bayne); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Mr John Thorpe, 1907 (illustration)
2963077 Mr John Thorpe, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818

James Stopford, c. 1753 (oil on canvas)
HEH416455 James Stopford, c.1753 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 97.2x71.1 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Lord Curzon, cartoon from the Struwwelpeter Alphabet, 1900 (colour litho)
PNP314575 Lord Curzon, cartoon from the Struwwelpeter Alphabet, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Nathaniel Curzon)

I am the Duke of Norfolk, illustration from A Picture Song Book
IL314848 I am the Duke of Norfolk, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Howard)

The Queens Visit to Cherbourg (engraving)
1619230 The Queens Visit to Cherbourg (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Cherbourg)

The Naval Manoeuvres, "X"Fleet at St Mary s, Scilly (engraving)
1629005 The Naval Manoeuvres, " X" Fleet at St Mary s, Scilly (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Naval Manoeuvres (litho)
1592404 The Naval Manoeuvres (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 July 1899)

Cartoon depicting an insolent child disobeying his mother
5308652 Cartoon depicting an insolent child disobeying his mother by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an insolent child disobeying his mother)

Squire, August 30, 1799. August 30, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Squire, August 30, 1799

Royal Albert, 131 Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons
Ships - Terrible, Valorous, Royal Albert, Renown, Orion, Hannibal, Caesar, Diadem, Brunswick, Euryalis, Arrogant, Racoon. Date: 1858

The Quarrel, c1902. Creator: Unknown
The Quarrel, c1902. A man and woman in 17th century dress, apparently having a dispute, with a jewellery box on the floor. Print after a painting by James Dromgole Linton

Divine Comedy. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross t
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross the river Styx in the boat of Phlegyas

Low key portrait of a woman in a fur trimmed coat and large hat, Victorian or Edwardian era

Frontispiece to Clubbes Physiognomy (or the Weighing House), 19th century

The Epicure who detected a Minnow by H. M. Bateman
The Epicure Who Detected a Minnow in the Whitebait by H. M. Batemen. An arrogant diner, irate to discover a minnow amongst his plate of whitebait, demands the ma e d rectifies the situation

Cartoon, German women as seen by the French, WW1
Cartoon, German intellectual women as seen by the French. Date: 1916

Wright you Are by David Wright - Calendar Girl
A young woman in a red dress with a plunging neckline and a large, wide brimmed hat to protect her English rose complexion from the sun, contemplates the viewer with a slightly arrogant air

HMS Vindictive after Zeebrugge Raid, Belgium, WW1
View of HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918), Belgium, when her upperworks were badly damaged by gunfire

Pride comes before a fall
An illustration to the saying, Pride comes before a fall. Showing a rich man (possibly royal) in an encounter with a boy selling food from a basket in the street

Alpha male Patas monkey on the lookout, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, Africa

Dont Argue revue by George Campbell and Allan Grey. First produced at the Willesden Hippodrome on 23rd August 1915. Dave Harris Ltd. Presents. The reverse is blank

Baron D este
Baron d ESTE Every inch an aristocrat, from his arrogant stance and his hunting gear, and of course his fashionable monocle. Date: circa 1897

Sir Harry Smith - 4
Sir Harry Smith (1787 - 1860) - soldier and administrator whose arrogant and insensitive policies, coupled with his incompetence, led to catastrophe for the Xhosa (Kaffirs) in South Africa

Sir Harry Smith - 2
Sir Harry Smith (1787 - 1860) - soldier and administrator whose arrogant and insensitive policies, coupled with his incompetence, led to catastrophe for the Xhosa (Kaffirs)in South Africa

Sir Harry Smith - 3
Sir Harry Smith (1787 - 1860) - soldier and administrator whose arrogant and insensitive policies, coupled with his incompetence, led to catastrophe for the Xhosa (Kaffirs)in South Africa

Mussolini / Three Soldiers
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator consulting with General Vaccari and others in September 1930 Date: 1930

Cartoon, Golden eggs, WW1
Cartoon, Golden eggs, a comment on the cost of eggs during the First World War. A cockerel says his wife has become very snooty since the value of her eggs went up to nine sous each! Date: 1916

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Cock-O-Lorum. Showing a proud cockerel conducting a roll call of all his hens, and finding the independently-minded Hetty missing. Date: 1921

Cartoon, A March to the Bank, by James Gillray. Showing William Pitt leading a line of soldiers along The Strand, Fleet Street and Cheapside to the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street

At the Top of His Voice by H. M. Bateman, WW1 cartoon
In 1914, the Kaiser prayed AT his God, but now he prays TO him. Cartoon in The Bystander by H. M. Bateman demonstrating the changing fortunes of Kaiser Wilhelm II during the First World War

Present Day Types - the Get-Off-My-Earth Chauffeur
One of a series of Present Day Types by Arthur Watts showing a haughty and disdainful chauffeur in his uniform, posing by a motor car. Date: 1914

Dignity & Impudence by H. M. Bateman
An arrogant looking taxi cab driver, enjoys a rest and a cigar, ignoring the signal of a potential customer across the street - a humorous comment on the attitude of London taxi drivers during

Source Size = 3818 x 2482
The Gun Boat " ruby, " and Boats of " the Arrogant" and " magicienne" Reconnoitring the Strait of Stralsund

Portrait of Charles Cordier (1777-1870) 1811 (oil on canvas)
XIR83539 Portrait of Charles Cordier (1777-1870) 1811 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 90x69 cm; Louvre, Paris

Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving)
BAL66823 Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Of folys that stande so well in their owne conceyt that they thinke none so wyse
XJF486446 Of folys that stande so well in their owne conceyt that they thinke none so wyse, stronge, fayre, nor eloquent, as they ar themself

Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486415 Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Willem Van Heythuyzen, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
BAL3708 Willem Van Heythuyzen, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 204.5x134 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

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"The Arrogant Display: A Glimpse into Vanity and Conceit" In a world where arrogance reigns supreme, we find ourselves captivated by the audacity of individuals who dare to defy societal norms. Take, for instance, "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast" - a moment frozen in time by Bateman's brush strokes. This brazen act of self-importance serves as a reminder that some believe themselves above common courtesy. Flipping through the pages of history, we stumble upon the Tatler front cover from August 1962. Its bold headlines and glamorous illustrations depict an era where arrogance was celebrated rather than frowned upon, and is here that we witness society's fascination with status and power. David Wright's masterpiece, "Just Wright, " captures the essence of arrogance in its purest form. With each stroke of his pen, he unveils a character consumed by their own grandeur – unapologetically confident in their abilities while disregarding those around them. But it is not just humans who embody this trait; even animals can be portrayed as arrogant beings. Imagine a humanized turkey assuming the role of a banker – strutting about with feathers puffed up high, exuding an air of superiority over others. Moving on to portraiture, Henry Capel gazes at us from an oil canvas with an undeniable sense of entitlement etched onto his face. His posture screams privilege and haughtiness – reminding us that arrogance has long been woven into our social fabric. Isambard Kingdom Brunel stands tall before launching chains – symbolic links binding him to greatness and conceit alike. As he surveys his accomplishments with prideful eyes, one cannot help but marvel at the audacious spirit that drove him forward. History also tells tales of gallantry intertwined with arrogance like "The Gallant Affair of Hecla and Arrogant.