Cuckolding Collection

Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, 1543

Masquerading, [August 30, 1811], reprinted. [August 30, 1811], reprinted
Masquerading, [August 30, 1811], reprinted

Masquerade, [August 30, 1811], copy after. [August 30, 1811], copy after
Masquerade, [August 30, 1811], copy after

Off She Goes, December 24, 1808. December 24, 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Off She Goes, December 24, 1808

The Union Head Dress!!, March 18, 1801. March 18, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Union Head Dress!!, March 18, 1801

A Return from a Walk, October 1, 1799. October 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Return from a Walk, October 1, 1799

Off She Goes, 1812. 1812. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Off She Goes, 1812

Masquerading, August 30, 1811. August 30, 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Masquerading, August 30, 1811

The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09. 1808-09. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09

God save great George our King, c1820. Creator: Unknown
God save great George our King, c1820. Satirical cartoon; a man wearing a dukes coronet and horns (representing cuckolding) supports George IV in return for a dukedom

The Cuckold Hat
A new type of hat - suitable for use by married men... the cuckold hat! Date: circa 1910s

Poor Mr Meeker surrounded by his wifes visitors things
Mr Meeker doesn t object so much to his Wifes entertainments as he does to the way she uses his room for the gentlemans things !! Date: 1906

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"Cuckolding: A Historical Exploration of Infidelity and its Depiction in Art" In the realm of art, the theme has been a recurring motif throughout history. From ancient mythology to 19th-century satirical prints, artists have captured the complexities and societal implications surrounding this taboo subject. One such depiction is "Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge" by Enea Vico in 1543. This Renaissance artwork portrays Venus, the goddess of love, engaging in an illicit affair with Mars while her husband Vulcan remains oblivious, engrossed in his work. The painting serves as a reminder that even gods are not immune to infidelity. Fast forward to November 25, 1785, when Thomas Rowlandson's "The Man of Feeling" was published. This caricature illustrates a man overwhelmed by emotions as he discovers his partner's unfaithfulness. Rowlandson captures the heart-wrenching moment when trust is shattered and emotions run high. Rowlandson further explores this theme in his works from August 30, 1811 - "Masquerading" and "Masquerade. " These prints depict individuals hiding their true identities behind masks during masquerade balls; an apt metaphor for those who conceal their extramarital affairs behind a facade of normalcy. In contrast to these emotional portrayals is Rowlandson's December 24, 1808 piece titled "Off She Goes. " Here we witness a humorous scene where a woman gleefully leaves her unsuspecting husband behind while she embarks on an adventure with another man. It highlights society's fascination with scandalous behavior masked under comedic undertones. "The Union Head Dress. , " created on March 18, 1801 by Rowlandson himself showcases how fashion can become entangled with infidelity. In this print, women don extravagant headpieces adorned with miniature lovers' trysts – a not-so-subtle nod to their secret affairs.