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Bitterness Collection (#3)

"Bitterness: The Unyielding Grip of Resentment" An Angry Man With Finger Pointing (engraving): In the depths of bitterness, anger becomes a weapon

Background imageBitterness Collection: Christ expelling merchants from the Temple, 18th century (oil on canvas)

Christ expelling merchants from the Temple, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7299002 Christ expelling merchants from the Temple, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne

Background imageBitterness Collection: Letter Y: 'Yatagan', in L'ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving)

Letter Y: "Yatagan", in L'ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving)
DUV4205104 Letter Y: " Yatagan", in L ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving) by Quatrefages, Armand de (1810-1892); 18 x 27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Y: " Yatagan)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Bad luck, the handle on the basket with the wine bottles has snapped and the bottles are broken

Bad luck, the handle on the basket with the wine bottles has snapped and the bottles are broken
7279051 Bad luck, the handle on the basket with the wine bottles has snapped and the bottles are broken by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bad luck)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Our good sailors. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Our good sailors. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786584 Our good sailors. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Pourriol, Charles (1873-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our good sailors)

Background imageBitterness Collection: The Husband-Beater, c. 1633 (etching & engraving)

The Husband-Beater, c. 1633 (etching & engraving)
3610584 The Husband-Beater, c.1633 (etching & engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); 25.7--33 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageBitterness Collection: Bluebeard (Bluebeard), Conte by Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Illustration of Vaccari

Bluebeard (Bluebeard), Conte by Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Illustration of Vaccari
XEE4181511 Bluebeard (Bluebeard), Conte by Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in " Les beaux tales" collection " Nos loisirs" around 1910

Background imageBitterness Collection: Insurrection in the Caucasus (colour litho)

Insurrection in the Caucasus (colour litho)
3097530 Insurrection in the Caucasus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insurrection in the Caucasus)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Ira, engraved by H. Cock, 1558 (wood engraving)

Ira, engraved by H. Cock, 1558 (wood engraving)
3834067 Ira, engraved by H. Cock, 1558 (wood engraving) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Vital Defects, 1558); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageBitterness Collection: The fight between gentlemen. Painting by Gaspare Traversi (1732-1769) 18th century Sun

The fight between gentlemen. Painting by Gaspare Traversi (1732-1769) 18th century Sun. 0, 99x0, 73 m
JLJ4595280 The fight between gentlemen. Painting by Gaspare Traversi (1732-1769) 18th century Sun. 0, 99x0, 73 m by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); Louvre, Paris

Background imageBitterness Collection: Home of the gorilla (engraving)

Home of the gorilla (engraving)
3621157 Home of the gorilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of the gorilla. Illustration for Boys Own magazine.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBitterness Collection: Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters (engraving)

Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters (engraving)
3631512 Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Soldiers of the 6th Massachusetts State Militia fighting Confederate supporting rioters in

Soldiers of the 6th Massachusetts State Militia fighting Confederate supporting rioters in Baltimore, Maryland
3626309 Soldiers of the 6th Massachusetts State Militia fighting Confederate supporting rioters in Baltimore, Maryland, American Civil War, 1861 (engraving) by American School

Background imageBitterness Collection: The Womens Revolt of Delft, 1616 (engraving)

The Womens Revolt of Delft, 1616 (engraving)
3646766 The Womens Revolt of Delft, 1616 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Womens Revolt of Delft, 1616. A protest against high grain taxes)

Background imageBitterness Collection: La rebellion du peuple contre les boyards (boiard, boiar). (People Rebellion against The Boyars)

La rebellion du peuple contre les boyards (boiard, boiar). (People Rebellion against The Boyars)
FIA5352302 La rebellion du peuple contre les boyards (boiard, boiar). (People Rebellion against The Boyars). Scene de rue dans le grand duche de Moscou

Background imageBitterness Collection: Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)

Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100596 Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il y a recevoir et recevoir)

Background imageBitterness Collection: An elephant called Said killing its keeper at the Jardin des Planres in Paris (colour litho)

An elephant called Said killing its keeper at the Jardin des Planres in Paris (colour litho)
3097527 An elephant called Said killing its keeper at the Jardin des Planres in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Abecedary. Letter Q like Querelle. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series

Abecedary. Letter Q like Querelle. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century
DUV4199966 Abecedary. Letter Q like Querelle. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School

Background imageBitterness Collection: If I catch you (colour litho)

If I catch you (colour litho)
3642840 If I catch you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If I catch you. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBitterness Collection: Winemakers revolt in the French Midi (colour litho)

Winemakers revolt in the French Midi (colour litho)
3620879 Winemakers revolt in the French Midi (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winemakers revolt in the French Midi)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Riots in Tokyo (colour litho)

Riots in Tokyo (colour litho)
3097526 Riots in Tokyo (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Tokyo. Troops forcing demonstrators back from the gates to Hibiya Park)

Background imageBitterness Collection: The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee (litho)

The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee (litho)
3626585 The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fatal fight with the natives of Owhyee)

Background imageBitterness Collection: John Lombe attacked by Italians while on a visit to Italy to investigate spinning machines

John Lombe attacked by Italians while on a visit to Italy to investigate spinning machines (colour litho)
5207636 John Lombe attacked by Italians while on a visit to Italy to investigate spinning machines (colour litho) by Hindley, Godfrey C

Background imageBitterness Collection: A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France (colour litho)

A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France (colour litho)
3099100 A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Free horse race during the carnival. Painting by Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1826. Dim: 0, 95 x 1, 38m

Free horse race during the carnival. Painting by Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1826. Dim: 0, 95 x 1, 38m
JLJ4664129 Free horse race during the carnival. Painting by Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1826. Dim: 0, 95 x 1, 38m. Avignon, Musee Calvet

Background imageBitterness Collection: Revolt of the people of Brunswick against Duke Charles II, 6 September 1830 (engraving)

Revolt of the people of Brunswick against Duke Charles II, 6 September 1830 (engraving)
3647655 Revolt of the people of Brunswick against Duke Charles II, 6 September 1830 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Hanging of Revelation (1373-1383), n. 49: the first angel announces victory. Below, n

Hanging of Revelation (1373-1383), n. 49: the first angel announces victory. Below, n
JLJ4599544 Hanging of Revelation (1373-1383), n. 49: the first angel announces victory. Below, n. 56, the seven angels carry the seven bottles of Gods anger

Background imageBitterness Collection: Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)

Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)
XEE4409352 Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988), accused of poisoning her husband, King Lothaire (941-986), 987

Background imageBitterness Collection: The composer George Frederick Handel (Georg Friedrich Handel)

The composer George Frederick Handel (Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685-1759) threatening Francesca Cuzzoni (1696-1778)
XEE4151779 The composer George Frederick Handel (Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685-1759) threatening Francesca Cuzzoni (1696-1778)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Anger. Detail of The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things (oil on panel, 1475-1480)

Anger. Detail of The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things (oil on panel, 1475-1480)
LRI4602859 Anger. Detail of The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things (oil on panel, 1475-1480) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Background imageBitterness Collection: Jeu de cartes. (Quatre hommes rassembles autour d une table a jouer, deux d entre euxs invectivent)

Jeu de cartes. (Quatre hommes rassembles autour d une table a jouer, deux d entre euxs invectivent)
FIA5346102 Jeu de cartes. (Quatre hommes rassembles autour d une table a jouer, deux d entre euxs invectivent, les deux autres patientent)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_5_6: Uncle Sam has had enough - War of 14 -18, America

Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_5_6: Uncle Sam has had enough - War of 14 -18, America
ICA4845119 Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_5_6: Uncle Sam has had enough - War of 14 -18, America, Belligerants and Symbols - William II

Background imageBitterness Collection: Desdemone cursed by her father (oil on canvas, c. 1852)

Desdemone cursed by her father (oil on canvas, c. 1852)
LRI4604775 Desdemone cursed by her father (oil on canvas, c.1852) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Musee Des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Background imageBitterness Collection: Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of

Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of French churches ordered
6014102 Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of French churches ordered by the French government as part of its policy of the separation of

Background imageBitterness Collection: Punishment of the sexy bathing women: out of jealousy, a group of women expel bathers in swimsuits

Punishment of the sexy bathing women: out of jealousy, a group of women expel bathers in swimsuits from a beach in
XEE4183788 Punishment of the sexy bathing women: out of jealousy, a group of women expel bathers in swimsuits from a beach in Brittany with brambles and nettles

Background imageBitterness Collection: Man smacking girl on the bottom (colour litho)

Man smacking girl on the bottom (colour litho)
3643433 Man smacking girl on the bottom (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man smacking girl on the bottom)

Background imageBitterness Collection: The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet

The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading
DUV4198685 The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

Background imageBitterness Collection: The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Case of the collar, the trial (1785 -1786). Before the Parliament of Paris

Case of the collar, the trial (1785 -1786). Before the Parliament of Paris
XEE4407539 Case of the collar, the trial (1785 -1786). Before the Parliament of Paris, Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy (Valois Saint Remy)

Background imageBitterness Collection: The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting)

The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting)
LRI4612237 The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); National Gallery, London

Background imageBitterness Collection: The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691)

The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691), slapped his wife
XEE4192632 The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691), slapped his wife, the Marquise of Montespan (Francoise Athenais)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Riddle of fury, plate 6 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)

Riddle of fury, plate 6 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82106 Riddle of fury, plate 6 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageBitterness Collection: Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness

Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness
JLJ4648317 Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness, exces and their opposing virtues, piete, nuance, sobriete... Miniature from manuscript ms

Background imageBitterness Collection: Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)

Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)
7233026 Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBitterness Collection: 193-0082125 Yes, he broke the pot, plate 25 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)

193-0082125 Yes, he broke the pot, plate 25 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81644 193-0082125 Yes, he broke the pot, plate 25 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20.9x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageBitterness Collection: Troubles in Paris (colour litho)

Troubles in Paris (colour litho)
2818413 Troubles in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles in Paris. A bus and a tram set on fire by rioters. Les troubles a Paris)

Background imageBitterness Collection: A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho)

A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho)
2818260 A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine)

Background imageBitterness Collection: Riots in Bordeaux (colour litho)

Riots in Bordeaux (colour litho)
2818202 Riots in Bordeaux (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Bordeaux)

Background imageBitterness Collection: An irascible Englishman (colour litho)

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



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"Bitterness: The Unyielding Grip of Resentment" An Angry Man With Finger Pointing (engraving): In the depths of bitterness, anger becomes a weapon, pointing blame and fueling resentment. Illustration for The Taming Of The Shrew (chromolitho): Shakespeare's tale reminds us how they are poison relationships, turning love into a battleground. Jesus Christ driving the money-changers out of the Temple (engraving): Even divine wrath was unleashed against those who exploited others, showcasing the bitter consequences of greed and corruption. The fury of a swan (Colour Litho): Like an enraged swan defending its territory, bitterness consumes our hearts with relentless fury, leaving little room for peace or forgiveness. Interior of a barn with two peasants fighting, 1658 (oil on panel): Bitterness breeds conflict among even the humblest souls, as depicted in this painting where animosity tears apart unity and harmony. Portrait of the Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Akita Jonosuke Yoshikage in a "Shibaraku" Role, c. 1791 (colour woodblock print: aiban): This theatrical portrayal captures the intensity that bitterness brings to one's character - consuming their very essence until vengeance takes center stage. Lady Macbeth, Act 5 scene One: "Why then 'tis time to do't. " painted after H. Fuseli: Shakespeare's iconic character Lady Macbeth embodies bitter ambition that drives her to commit unspeakable acts in pursuit of power. Moses breaks the tablets of law from Dore Bible: When confronted by human folly and betrayal, even revered figures like Moses succumb to bitter disappointment and shatter what is sacred. Heliodorus attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem attacked by terrible horse and his rider while angels attack his bodyguard.