Craving Collection

Kensitas cigarettes advertisement - they re slimming
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes advising that the best way to avoid eating between meals, gaining unslightly fat and avoiding the future shadow (that of a portly older woman)

Trans-Siberian Express, Siberia, russia

Alcoholism: man wishing his bath taps were running beer rather than water (chromolitho)
5995987 Alcoholism: man wishing his bath taps were running beer rather than water (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism)

The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving)
5672883 The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Alcoholism: man adrift at sea surrounded by floating bottles wishing it was beer rather than water (chromolitho)
5995988 Alcoholism: man adrift at sea surrounded by floating bottles wishing it was beer rather than water (chromolitho) by English School

Poster Advertising Nestles Swiss Milk, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164224 Poster Advertising Nestles Swiss Milk, late 19th century (colour engraving) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Desire
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Den Haag, The Netherlands - Memorial to Juliana of Stolberg
Memorial to Juliana, Countess of Stolberg-Wernigerode (1506-1580) (the mother of William the Silent, the leader of the successful Dutch Revolt against the Spanish in the 16th century)

Fingers Almost Touching

Hamburger and chips on plate

Cairo, Egypt - Sugar Cane Seller - a woman is handily placed to lean out of her (tiny) window to make a purchase! Date: circa 1905

Old Asia
Inside the old Angkor Wat temple

Sweden, Vityckle, Prehistoric rock carvings
Sweden - Vityckle - Rock carvings

Red and white striped tub full of popcorn, some spilled over edge, front view

Detail of ancient Egyptian alabaster jar, Old Kingdom, VI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Alabaster jar, height 52 cm. Detail of inscription with names of King Pepi I

Rock engraving representing ships, Bronze Age
Sweden - Tanum - Tanumshede (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994) - Vitlycke Museum. Nordic Bronze Age rock carvings. Engraving representing ships

Healthy eating in pregnancy F008 / 2997
MODEL RELEASED. Healthy eating in pregnancy

Pregnant woman eating pickled onions F008 / 2996
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman eating pickled onions

Healthy eating in pregnancy F008 / 2998
MODEL RELEASED. Healthy eating in pregnancy

Argentina, El Calafate. Milk chocolate and mint wafers, chocolate shop Ovejitas de la Patagonia (Little Sheep of Patagonia)

Man turning into a cat
A gentleman visits his Doctor with the distinct impression he is turning into a cat.... by the evidence on show he is correct

Eel Pie Shop
A well-dressed businessman, walking near Temple Bar, Strand, London, is overtaken by a craving for an eel-pie - or is it the comely shop assistant who attracts him ?

Resort, Vilanculo (Vilankuko) Beach, Mozambique, Africa

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"Craving: A Journey through Desires and Temptations" Kensitas cigarettes advertisement - "Slimming cravings, one puff at a time. " Embark on the Trans-Siberian Express, where wanderlust meets an insatiable craving for adventure. Pregnancy cravings: when pickles and ice cream become your daily obsession. Alcoholism's grip: a man yearning for beer as his bath taps flow with water (chromolitho). The Major's Daughter, 1862: a captivating wood engraving depicting forbidden desires in times of war. Lost at sea, surrounded by floating bottles; an alcoholic's wish for beer instead of water (chromolitho). Nestle's Swiss Milk poster from the late 19th century evokes cravings for creamy indulgence. Unveiling desire in Den Haag, Netherlands - Juliana of Stolberg memorial stands as a testament to longing hearts. Cairo's Sugar Cane Seller tempts passersby with sweet nectar that satisfies their deepest cravings. Fingers Almost Touching: an image capturing the intensity of unfulfilled longings in Old Asia. Indulge yourself in this captivating journey through various forms – from slimming cigarettes to pregnancy yearnings, alcoholism struggles to nostalgic posters and engravings that evoke desire across different eras and cultures worldwide. Join us as we explore the depths of human longing aboard the Trans-Siberian Express or witness the bittersweet tales portrayed by historical artworks like The Major’s Daughter or the man adrift at sea surrounded by floating bottles wishing they were filled with beer rather than water. Experience temptation firsthand through advertisements such as Kensitas cigarettes promising weight loss or Nestle’s Swiss Milk tempting taste buds with its rich creaminess captured beautifully in color engravings from yesteryears.