Discomfort Collection (page 2)

Steam Box Bath - The Water Cure
The doctor says I shall enjoy the steam box bath - does it look like enjoyment? - The Water Cure. 1870

Cold running Sitz Bath - The Water Cure
Heres nice treatment! A cold running sitz bath at six in the morning, a bandage on the head, and snow on the ground - The Water Cure. 1870

Furniture Made to Measure, from How to Live in a Flat
STC269998 Furniture Made to Measure, from How to Live in a Flat, published 1936 (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Thaw, print made by George Hunt, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving)
740541 A Thaw, print made by George Hunt, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Passengers on a ship being given Ricqles mint spirit to cure their seasickness (chromolitho)
2817061 Passengers on a ship being given Ricqles mint spirit to cure their seasickness (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrived in the land of the Pharaohs, Napoleon went everywhere followed by a commisson of scholars
3100997 Arrived in the land of the Pharaohs, Napoleon went everywhere followed by a commisson of scholars and artists who had never ridden on the back of a camel, 1 July 1798 (colour litho) by Job

Indigestion (chromolitho)
1093775 Indigestion (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigestion. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Home Sweet Home -- rainy city street scene, An exile from home, splendour dazzles in vain. (5 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

The Irreparable, plate ten from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500283 The Irreparable, plate ten from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.8x22.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Chromium Comfort, detail from How to Live in a Flat
STC269996 Chromium Comfort, detail from How to Live in a Flat, published 1936 (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Poor Steel, detail from How to Live in a Flat, published 1936 (litho)
STC269995 Poor Steel, detail from How to Live in a Flat, published 1936 (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: First Class Travelling - the trials of a tall passenger on a train journey from Edinburgh to London
6034759 Punch cartoon: First Class Travelling - the trials of a tall passenger on a train journey from Edinburgh to London (engraving) by English School

Coaching Scene: The London to Dover Mail in Winter
CH18679 Coaching Scene: The London to Dover Mail in Winter by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cartoon commenting on the discomfort suffered when having ones photograph taken
5309091 Cartoon commenting on the discomfort suffered when having ones photograph taken: Because of the long exposure needed for early processes

Too Close for Comfort, 1869 (oil on canvas)
828444 Too Close for Comfort, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Barrett, Jerry (1824-1906); 47.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Close for Comfort. Jerry Barrett (1824-1906). Oil on canvas

Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho)
1048316 Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stag Hunting in Normandy)

"There was an Old Person of Spain, who hated all trouble and pain", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386649 " There was an Old Person of Spain, who hated all trouble and pain", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty at the table
5893700 Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty at the table. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty under the dining table but pressing)

I land in India, 1903 (drawing)
3744542 I land in India, 1903 (drawing) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: From An Indian Sketch-Book, Impressions of the East and the Great Durbar)

COACH IN VIRGINIA 1874
A stagecoach negotiates a bumpy route in the hills of Virginia. Date: 1874

Inside a crowded horse bus, London
Passengers inside a crowded horse bus in London. Date: 1859

Male Lion (Panthera leo) shaking off water in the rain, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Cupid Bound, 1908. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Cupid Bound, 1908. Cupid being embraced; his bow and arrows are on the ground beside him

Profile of a Man with Clenched Teeth, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Profile of a Man with Clenched Teeth, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

La Dispute De La Rose, c1840, (1913). Artist: Joseph Eymar
La Dispute De La Rose, c1840, (1913). After Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Travelers Stung By Bees, c1880. From The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone The Great Missionary Traveller. [Adam & Co. London, c1880]

Loopt Loopt Met Groot Verblyden, , Hier Salmen twyf van Lije Snyden, 17th century. Artist: HW Weydman
Loopt Loopt Met Groot Verblyden, Hier Salmen twyf van Lije Snyden, 17th century. This image shows a quack doctor about to make an incision in a womans head to remove the stones that are supposedly

Chinese criminals in the Viceroys Yamen, now used as a jail, Tientsin (Tianjin), China, 1901. Criminals wearing large wooden collars known as cangues. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Chain gang, Soo-Chow (Suzhou), China, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Chain gang, Soo-Chow (Suzhou), China, late 19th or early 20th century. A chain gang wearing cangues, which record their crime. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Punishment of the Tcha, China, 1796. Artist: Hall
Punishment of the Tcha, China, 1796. A criminal with his head in a tcha, or cangue, a type of portable pillory

Advertising poster for Pastilles Poncelet, a cold and bronchitis remedy, 1896. Artist: Jules Cheret
Advertising poster for Pastilles Poncelet, a cold and bronchitis remedy, 1896. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Heatwave in Paris, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Heatwave in Paris, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 22nd September 1895

Chinese prisoners in cangues, 1910. Postcard

The cangue, China, 1907. Postcard

Likes His Moneys Worth, 1872. The discomforts of the night trains are highlighted in this cartoon. Bunks were not provided in second class and passengers had to find their comfort where they might

First Class Travelling, 1864. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
First Class Travelling, 1864. Various Evolutions Performed by Mr. M Lankie, after the Eighth Hour of the Journey from Edinburgh to London, in the Vain Endeavour to Obtain Relief for his Legs

Nepal, Tathali, orphanage, eye

WW1 drawing, soldier in a muddy trench
WW1 drawing of a soldier in a muddy trench at 2am, saying A Happy Easter to Me. Date: 1914-1918

Medical illustration showing carpal tunnel syndrome in the human wrist, and the surgical procedures associated with it

Medical illustration detailing thoracic outlet syndrome

Large staghorn calculus in the human kidney

The Inconvenience Of Kabriolets. A Ladys Dress Gets Caught Up In Her Carriage Whilst She Dismounts. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Lion (Panthera leo) shaking off flies, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Comic postcard, Scotsman in windy weather Date: 20th century

Lower leg pain
MODEL RELEASED. Lower leg pain, conceptual image.Woman massaging her sore calf

Pregnant woman with sore breasts
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman with sore breasts. She is 8 months pregnant

Dentistry caricature, 18th century
Dentistry caricature. 18th-century artwork of a dentist (left) holding a string attached to a patients tooth, while brandishing a hot coal held in a pair of tongs

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"Unveiling the Unseen: A Journey through Discomfort" The medical illustration of an appendix with appendicitis reminds us of the excruciating pain that can arise from within, urging us to prioritize our health. Through a conceptual artwork depicting knee pain, we delve into the realm of discomfort, understanding the limitations it imposes on our mobility and daily activities. Joint pain is visually explored in a thought-provoking conceptual artwork, highlighting the anguish experienced by those grappling with this debilitating condition. An X-ray artwork portraying a headache unveils the invisible torment endured by individuals battling migraines, emphasizing their need for support and understanding. Conceptual artwork showcasing running injuries serves as a stark reminder that pushing ourselves too far can lead to physical discomfort and potential harm. In an advertisement for Thomsons glove-fitting corset, we witness how even fashion sought relief from bodily discomforts in times gone by – reminding us of our constant pursuit for comfort throughout history. Migraine pain takes center stage as we explore its profound impact on individuals' lives; shedding light on their struggle to find solace amidst throbbing agony. Three runaway schoolboys experiencing seasickness evoke empathy towards their plight – illustrating how even temporary bouts can disrupt life's adventures. Conceptual artwork capturing neck pain prompts reflection on the toll it takes not only physically but also emotionally; inspiring compassion towards those enduring such suffering silently. "On the Omnibus" by John Leech transports us back in time where public transportation was no stranger to uncomfortable journeys - inviting contemplation about collective experiences of distress across generations. Rheumatoid arthritis reveals itself through an X-ray image, unraveling the unseen battles fought within joints while encouraging empathy towards those living with chronic discomfort every day.