Carelessness Collection

Man riding a penny farthing into a canal (chromolitho)
2817016 Man riding a penny farthing into a canal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man riding a penny farthing into a canal)

Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho)
5217472 Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878)

Man boarding a tram car (chromolitho)
5207407 Man boarding a tram car (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man boarding a tram car. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Kennel Club Show at the Agricultural Hall, a Successful Family of Irish Water-Spaniels (engraving)
1056267 The Kennel Club Show at the Agricultural Hall, a Successful Family of Irish Water-Spaniels (engraving) by Macquoid

The Hare and the Tortoise, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine
498842 The Hare and the Tortoise, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H. Fournier Aine, 1838 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving)
1044742 A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa)

Leichtsinn (colour litho)
2775703 Leichtsinn (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leichtsinn. Illustration for Der Tanz by Ferdinand von Reznicek (Langen)

A procession struck by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (colour litho)
2795757 A procession struck by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A procession disrupted by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer)

A fatal act of recklessness (engraving)
2783436 A fatal act of recklessness (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fatal act of recklessness. The accidental shooting of a woman)

Warning!, 1917 (colour litho)
698995 Warning!, 1917 (colour litho) by Britton, L.N. (1858-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: American poster for a fundraising event, showing an airplane crashed in the ocean)

Acute Pain (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

STREET DOOR LEFT OPEN
Do you know as your street- door is open ? - a policeman on night duty notices servants carelessness Date: 1849

Acute Pain, 1800. 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Acute Pain, 1800

WW2 poster, careful handling of material
WW2 poster, knockabout comedy is funny on the films but its not funny in the factory. Careful handling of material costs you nothing -- carelessness costs the nation pounds! Design by Victor Hicks

WW2 poster, Don t Act The Goat! Don t bash your way past stacks on sheet -- this form of carelessness amounts to sabotage! By Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Aftermath of fire on heathland caused by either carelessness or arson, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, England, June

Fire on heathland caused by either carelessness or arson, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, England, June

Fire in the Baku oilfields, Armenia, apparently caused by a lack of discipline over cigarette smoking. Date: early 20th century

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Carelessness, a trait that knows no bounds and can lead to both amusing and disastrous consequences. From the man riding a penny farthing into a canal, his chromolitho image frozen in time, to Alfred the Great's infamous burning of the cakes in 878 captured in vibrant color litho. These moments remind us of how easily we can stumble when we let our guard down. In another scene, a man boards a tram car with an air of nonchalance, unaware of what lies ahead. The Kennel Club Show at the Agricultural Hall showcases a successful family of Irish Water-Spaniels, but even their triumph cannot overshadow the groom and his best man frantically searching for the elusive wedding ring on their big day. The timeless tale of "The Hare and the Tortoise" serves as an allegory for carelessness versus diligence. As illustrated by La Fontaine, it reminds us that overconfidence can lead to unexpected outcomes. Venturing further afar brings us to South Africa's T Sitsa Waterfalls engraving where visitors are captivated by nature's beauty. However, amidst this awe-inspiring scenery lies Leichtsinn - carelessness personified - reminding us that even surrounded by wonderment one must remain vigilant. But not all instances are lighthearted; tragedy strikes when a procession is struck by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer. A moment frozen forever through vivid color litho serves as an eternal reminder of how recklessness can shatter lives within seconds. An engraving depicting "A fatal act of recklessness" leaves no room for interpretation – its somberness resonates deeply within our souls. It compels us to reflect on our actions and consider the consequences they may bring forth. As history unfolds before our eyes through artistry like "Warning. " from 1917 or "Acute Pain" caricatured by Le Brun Travested in 1800, we are reminded that carelessness is not a new phenomenon.