Consequences Collection (page 2)

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

Proverbs Marion Will Dance Then Take Consequences
The Proverbs: If Marion Will Dance, Then She Has to Take the Consequences, 1864. Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828). Etching and aquatint

WW2 Poster -- Your Release can be delayed with VD
Your Release can be delayed with VD! Colour lithograph, British Army anti-venereal disease medical information poster, after 2nd Lieutenant Stacey Hopper

Getting the Wind up - Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland
Getting the Wind up - Pedestrians suffer the consequences of a sudden gust of Scottish wind on the Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: circa 1930s

Irish drinker receives warning at Taproom door from Priest
" Ye re not goin into that Public House, are ye, Tim?" " Shure, oi am, Yer Riverance." " Then, do ye know the Divel in goin in wid ye." " Faith, thin

Tantalus Frames
These tantalus frames and cocktail table can be locked so that your servants can t help themselves, thus saving them from the consequences of yielding to temptation. Date: 1930

A Scotchman Visiting Monte Carlo by H M Bateman
A Scotchman, ordered to the Riviera for his health, makes the mistake of visiting Monte Carlo by H M Bateman. This illustration shows a man from Scotland being carried away by worried officials after

Changes which marriage and children bring - Comic postcard
Comic postcard - " Look before you leap" - A cautionary tale of the changes which marriage and children bring - Alone = one pair of boots. Sallie and I = Two pairs of boots

WW2 poster, Care of instruments is vital. Your Jar is their Jam. Printed for Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1943

Head-On Collision
Two trains of the Ligne du Nord meet face to face near Arras, with distressing consequences for the coaches and wagons, though the two locomotives survive ! Date: 1864

Crash at Meudon 1842
At Meudon, on the Versailles line, two trains collide with fearful consequences Date: 8 May 1842

Religious Prophecying
A man and a woman at a London fair wear tabards predicting dire consequences for unbelievers on judgement day Date: 1960s

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

Poor Construction, Satire
Satire on dire consequences of poorly constructed houses

Cartoon, Consequences of a Successful French Invasion, Me teach de English Republicans to work. Scene, A Ploughed Field. By James Gillray. Date: 1798

German couple discussing the consequences of losing the war
A german couple are disscussing the consequences of losing the war to england and the consequence would of been that they would have to adopt playing cricket which was classed as a very english

The Threatened Slump in Husbands: post WW1 polgamy imagined
The Bystander takes a humourous look in 1915 at the marriage problems that may arise after the war is over. C.E Peto imagines the social consequences of polgamy becoming permissable in the wake of

Consequences of a successful French invasion, , artist, [London] : Js. Gillray, 1798 March 1st. en sanguine engraving, French soldiers pillaging and destroying the House of Lords

The Frolics of a Ceylon rogue Elephant and their Consequences
The Frolics of a Ceylon " rogue" Elephant and their Consequences

The Consequence of War, 1637-38 (oil on canvas)
XAL79409 The Consequence of War, 1637-38 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 206x342 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

Young drinker, Anonymous, Johannes Pietersz. Berendrecht, 1590 - 1610

Phaethon drives the solar wagon, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

WW2 - Keep em Flying - Off the Beam - It looks as if our plucky pilot was a bit out of line and is now facing the consequences!! Date: 1942

German Emperor Wilhelm I and his Chancellor Otto von Bismarck weighing up the consequences of the Paris Commune after Germanys defeat of France during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Cartoon

The Parliamentary Female. The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women John Leech cartoon from Punch London 1850

Warning Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work. American World War I poster, 1917, showing a biplane crashed in the ocean and survivors waiting for rescue

King Coal and Commerce discussing the consequences of the 8 Hours Bill restricting hours of work if it passed through Parliament. Bernard Partridge cartoon from Punch, 18 March 1908

Consequences Of A Successful French Invasion, , Artist, [london] : Js. Gillray, 1798 March 1st. En Sanguine Engraving, French Soldiers Pillaging And Destroying The House Of Lords

The Frolics of a Ceylon rogue Elephant and their Consequences
The Frolics of a Ceylon " rogue" Elephant and their Consequences

Historical political satire, artwork C013 / 7695
Historical political satire. Historical cartoon by Thomas Rowlandson on the consequences of allied victories, entitled Political Chimists and German Retorts

Warning! Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work. Poster showing an airplane crashed in the ocean, with survivors and a rescue plane. Date 1917

THE BEETLE EXPERIMENT (Russell Hays) The reckless scientist, pursuing knowledge regardless of the consequences, confronts his unintended creation Date: 1929

Roman Childbirth
A Roman lady with her husband, on left, and on the right the consequences

Aphis Vastator, potatoe disease
These are illustrations of Aphis Vastator, the supposed cause of the potatoe disease which struck Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century with terrible consequences

A Trip on a Tricycle Chair, 1890
Illustration showing a Trip on a Tricycle Chair that leads to disastrous consequences for the chairs driver. At top right, the young man in the bowler hat purchases the machine

Rain in the Street
The consequences of a downpour in the streets of London - standing at the door of his home ringing the bell for his wife to let him in, he becomes wringing wet

Sun / Winter Orbit, 1555
The winter orbit of the sun and its consequences (storms)

Sunbathing Consequences
When these ladies change from their bathing costumes into their evening dresses, the consequences of sunbathing can be seen

A Grey Seal in polluted water in Lochinver Harbour in Sutherland Scotland UK
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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.