Consequences Collection

Consequences, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Consequences -- How the thoughtlessness of a butterfly seriously affected a bishops corn, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Extravagant Hairstyle
The wretched consequences of trying to be fashionable : satire on the extravagant hairstyles of the period

Comic postcard, Man with hangover sitting on bed Date: 20th century

WAGNER, DIE FEEN
Prince Arindal and his fairy wife, Ada, whose origins he is forbidden to inquire into, but of course curiosity gets the better of him, with the usual consequences... Date: First performed 1834

SAN FRANCISCO DEBRIS
The first consequences of the quake - streets piled high with debris, buildings in danger of collapse, horses pulling wagons and carriages lying dead among the rubble Date: April 1906

Warning to those getting married that children and associated expenses are likely to follow (colour litho)
5999916 Warning to those getting married that children and associated expenses are likely to follow (colour litho) by English School

"There was an Old Man of the Nile, who sharpened his nails with a file", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386663 " There was an Old Man of the Nile, who sharpened his nails with a file", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The natural consequences of the frequent use of the bottle (engraving)
587547 The natural consequences of the frequent use of the bottle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fearful quarrels, and brutal violence)

Two naughty boys (colour litho)
6001215 Two naughty boys (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two naughty boys)

The exploits of Coquibus (coloured engraving)
5998912 The exploits of Coquibus (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The exploits of Coquibus)

Fishing- with its consequences, engraved by G
1764009 Fishing- with its consequences, engraved by G. Hunt, published in London by Thomas McClean, 1827 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Egerton, M

Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving)
1050229 Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiromancy and its Consequences)

Blind Zeal only Causes Harm (coloured engraving)
979210 Blind Zeal only Causes Harm (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Zeal only Causes Harm.); © Look and Learn

The Dove and the Ant and the Lion and the Rat, illustration for Fables
498843 The Dove and the Ant and the Lion and the Rat, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H. Fournier Aine

Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening Date: 20th century

The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, by Sidney Jones
Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, music by Sidney Jones. Merva Sunningdale (Miss Ruth Vincent), Allen Blithe RN (Mr F Ranalow), vocal duet, Consequences. Date: 1900s

Comic postcard, Man with twins - I winked, she winked - this is the result. At Morecambe. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple with twins - One and one make two Date: 20th century

Laziness and misery, or Francois corrected (coloured engraving)
5998883 Laziness and misery, or Francois corrected (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laziness and misery, or Francois corrected)

Pitous Mid-Lent (colour litho)
6001224 Pitous Mid-Lent (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitous Mid-Lent. Illustration from 20 Images, Dispositions Diverses (Imagerie d Epinal)

If you are poor keep out of the crowd; if unfortunate
498195 If you are poor keep out of the crowd; if unfortunate, don t seek a relation, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498194) by Bull

The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving)
1036810 The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences)

Harm Set, Harm Get (coloured engraving)
979170 Harm Set, Harm Get (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harm Set, Harm Get.); © Look and Learn

The Premises and the Consequences (engraving)
1624897 The Premises and the Consequences (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Premises and the Consequences)

So remember! (colour litho)
2779937 So remember! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: So remember! France warning politicians of the dangers of pacifism)

The boy who became a screw, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438701 The boy who became a screw, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

If you are poor keep out of the crowd, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498195)
498194 If you are poor keep out of the crowd, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498195) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Seaside (engraving)
2772353 At the Seaside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Seaside. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

"There was an Old Person of Cadiz, who was always polite to all ladies"from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386610 " There was an Old Person of Cadiz, who was always polite to all ladies" from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

An Irish Howl: meeting of the National Convention of United Irishmen being shown the horrors of republicanism
5997517 An Irish Howl: meeting of the National Convention of United Irishmen being shown the horrors of republicanism exemplified by the French Revolution, 1799 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Michel and Dominique, the little thieves (coloured engraving)
5998968 Michel and Dominique, the little thieves (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel and Dominique, the little thieves)

Playing truant from school (coloured engraving)
5998959 Playing truant from school (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing truant from school)

Man nursing a hangover (colour litho)
6000015 Man nursing a hangover (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man nursing a hangover. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Frolics of a Ceylon "Rogue"Elephant and their Consequences (engraving)
1041318 The Frolics of a Ceylon " Rogue" Elephant and their Consequences (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the Tirah Expedition (litho)
1039406 With the Tirah Expedition (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Tirah Expedition)

Military Sketches, Incidents of Camp Life (engraving)
1059998 Military Sketches, Incidents of Camp Life (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sketches, Incidents of Camp Life)

The effects of alcohol abuse (colour litho)
3097105 The effects of alcohol abuse (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The effects of alcohol abuse)

Free Trade (colour litho)
2804573 Free Trade (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Trade. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Capital One Million (engraving)
2772426 Capital One Million (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capital One Million)

The Opening of Pandoras Box, 1918 (screen print)
2622108 The Opening of Pandoras Box, 1918 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Pandora opening Pandoras Box; screen print)

A Touch at the Times, caricature of the French blockade
CHT170420 A Touch at the Times, caricature of the French blockade, March 1805 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

John the Proud (coloured engraving)
5998899 John the Proud (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John the Proud)

Death of Absolom (coloured engraving)
3648332 Death of Absolom (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Absolom)

The price of curiosity (colour litho)
3097093 The price of curiosity (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The price of curiosity)

PHAETON AND PHOEBUS
Phaeton, son of Phoebus Apollo (the Sun) asks his father if he may borrow the family chariot. Apollo says yes - with disastrous consequences, nearly destroying the world !

BABEL / CONSEQUENCES
Consequences of the Tower of Babel An unfortunate dinner party seating arrangement. Date: 1879

PSYCHE LOOKS AT EROS
Psyche, visited by Eros after sundown, seeking to know what he looks like, spills hot oil from her lamp onto him, waking him, with sad consequences, though all ends happily enough

JOHN BULL FREE TRADE
John Bull isnt too keen on the consequences of Free Trade Date: c1910

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"Consequences: A Reflection on Life's Ripple Effects" In this captivating illustration by William Heath Robinson, the consequences of our actions are vividly portrayed. Amidst an extravagant hairstyle and a scene from Wagner's opera "Die Feen, " we are reminded that every choice we make has repercussions. Just like the aftermath of the devastating San Francisco debris they can be unpredictable and far-reaching. As depicted in a comic postcard from the 20th century, even a simple hangover can have lasting effects on one's well-being. During World War II, a powerful poster warned soldiers about the consequences of contracting venereal diseases, emphasizing that their release could be delayed. Similarly, a cautionary lithograph reminds those entering marriage that children and associated expenses often follow suit. Drawing inspiration from Edward Lear's whimsical poem "There was an Old Man of the Nile, " we learn that even seemingly harmless actions like sharpening nails with a file can lead to unexpected outcomes. The engraving depicting the natural consequences of excessive alcohol consumption serves as a stark reminder to tread carefully when indulging in vices. Just as execution awaited defenders during Madrid's tumultuous times in 1808, our choices may bring unforeseen hardships or rewards. Lastly, Hannah Humphrey's colored engraving warns us about the horrors brought by French invasion—a testament to history repeating itself if we fail to consider our actions' potential ramifications. Ultimately, these diverse images serve as reminders that life is interconnected; each decision made carries its own set of consequences. May they inspire us to think before acting and navigate through life with awareness and responsibility.