Bong Collection

Old woman with Bong
Trevor Cole

Pope Leo X in Raphael's deathbed
Leo X (1475-1521). Italian Pope (1513-1521), named Giovanni de Medici. Leo X in Raphael's deathbed. Engraving by R. Bong in The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored. Date:

Prince William of Prussia (1797-1888), 1835. Creator: Bong, Richard (1853-1935)
Prince William of Prussia (1797-1888), 1835. Private Collection

William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and German Emperor, at the Age of 90, 1887. Private Collection

The Jumblies - Edward Lear - Endpapers featuring a Pelican, a Bong Tree and Kangaroo. Date: 1922

The Dong with a Luminous Nose - Edward Lear
The Dong wanders through the Bong Trees playing his pipe with his amazing luminous nose (woven out of the bark of a Twangum Tree) tied to his head with cords - nonsense poem by Edward Lear. Date: 1922

Istanbul, Turkey; Nargileh Water Pipes For Sale

Judas Iscariot. One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Betrayal of Jesus to the hands of the chief Sanhedrin priests in exchange for a payment of thirty silver coins. Engraving by Bong

Grand Durbar At Darjeeling, India: Return Visit Of The Lieut.-governor Of Bengal To The Rajah Of Sikkim At Le Bong; 1. W.l. Heeley, Esq. Inspector-general Of Jails. 2. Lt.-col. Newall

Music Concert. Hall of upper class housing. 1887. Engraved by R. Bong. Colored

Beethoven (Bong)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Date: 1770 - 1827

C P E Bach (Bong)
CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH German musician Date: 1714 - 1788

Alma-Tadema / Bong / Cameron
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA British painter in relaxed mood Date: 1836 - 1912

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Bong Joon-ho
SPAIN. Donostia. Film director Bong Joon-ho of South Korea, poses for photographers at Kursaal Palace, after the screening of his film Mother (Madeo).57th San Sebastian International Film Festival

Grand Durbar at Darjeeling, India: Return Visit of the Lieut
GRAND DURBAR AT DARJEELING, INDIA: RETURN VISIT OF THE LIEUT.-GOVERNOR OF BENGAL TO THE RAJAH OF SIKKIM AT LE BONG; 1. W.L. Heeley, Esq. Inspector-General of Jails. 2. Lt.-Col. Newall

Rajusthani pipe or bong used for smoking through water. Pushkar, Rajasthan. INDIA

Plastic and glass bottles, plastic bag, disposable barbeque and bong, litter on sandy beach, Studland, Dorset, England, may

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"Bong: A Journey Through Art, Literature, and History" Step into a world where the bong transcends its mere function and becomes an emblem of culture, creativity, and curiosity. From Edward Lear's whimsical poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" to Raphael's poignant depiction of Pope Leo X on his deathbed, the bong weaves itself through various artistic realms. Intriguingly enough, even an old woman finds solace in her trusty bong as she ponders life's mysteries. Just like Judas Iscariot among Jesus Christ's apostles, this seemingly ordinary object holds secrets untold. Delve further into history and witness Prince William of Prussia captured by Richard Bong in 1835. The artist masterfully portrays not only royalty but also the passage of time with William I at age 90 in 1887. These portraits remind us that even great leaders find respite in contemplation with their beloved bongs. Edward Lear enchants us once again with his fantastical tales - from "The Jumblies" sailing away to unknown lands to "The Dong with a Luminous Nose. " In these stories lies a hint of rebellion against societal norms; perhaps the bong symbolizes liberation from conformity. As music fills the air within upper-class housing halls during a grand concert in 1887, engraved bongs stand as silent witnesses to melodies that touch souls. Beethoven himself may have found inspiration while indulging in musical euphoria through his trusted companion - his very own bong. Not limited to just one genre or era, composers such as C. P. E Bach also sought refuge within their creative process alongside their loyal smoking companions. Alma-Tadema captures this essence beautifully alongside Bong and Cameron. So let us celebrate this humble yet enigmatic object - the bong - for it has traversed time immemorial leaving its mark on art, literature, and history.