Disdainful Collection

Violette Selfridge, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Violette Selfridge, between c1915 and c1920

Reicher, Mr. portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Reicher, Mr. portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. 26

St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25

The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies, 1898

Portrait of William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), 1898 (litho)
STC170378 Portrait of William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), 1898 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours)
1766961 Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 42x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Quartier Latin. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Cartoon, Soldier - I didn t Buy my Commission to Fight
Cartoon, disdainful soldier - I didn t Buy my Commission to Fight. early 19th century

Pilahlynn, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465413 Pilahlynn, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician (engraving)
1596602 The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician)

Analysis of Beauty, Plate 2, March 5, 1753. Creator: William Hogarth
Analysis of Beauty, Plate 2, March 5, 1753

Marigold: Disdain, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1892

The Rivals, (c1827?). Artist: Robert Smirke
The Rivals, (c1827?), showing two women peering at each other with contempt

H the Haughty, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
H the Haughty, 1903. An initial letter H from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

The End of the Season, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
The End of the Season, 1871. Prime Minister Gladstone is portrayed as the matronly Britannias butler. The current session of Parliament had come to an end

Refused
Dutch girl with a bunch of flowers turns away from her suitor with a disdainful look. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915

Present Day Types - the Get-Off-My-Earth Chauffeur
One of a series of Present Day Types by Arthur Watts showing a haughty and disdainful chauffeur in his uniform, posing by a motor car. Date: 1914

Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486401 Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Carl Ritter (1779-1859) from Le Tour du Monde, published in Paris, 1860s
KW151729 Carl Ritter (1779-1859) from Le Tour du Monde, published in Paris, 1860s (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Golf / Disdainful Caddie
The disdainful caddie Date: 1933

Head and shoulders of a blonde woman by David Wright
Head and shoulders of a haughty looking woman with her blonde hair up by David Wright c.1947

Anti-German cartoon, on the road to Paris, WW1
An anti-German cartoon by a French satirical cartoonist, showing an ugly German soldier who has fallen off his bicycle by a milestone on a country road 40 kilometres from Paris

Britannia and Eve magazine, April 1937
Front cover illustration featuring a masculine-looking woman, wearing a shirt and tie, and looking disdainfully over her shoulder

Lady and Ladys Maid
An Edwardian Lady gives her Ladys Maid a disdainful look for failing to tie her hat on properly

Disdainful Eye / Postcard
The disdainful eye - a woman with pince-nez with a very disdainful expression

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"Disdainful: A Glimpse into the World of Contempt and Disapproval" In this captivating collection of artworks, we are invited to explore the intricate realm of disdain and its various manifestations. From the intense gaze captured in "Portrait of William Butler Yeats, " exuding an air of superiority, to the rebellious spirit depicted in "Au Quartier Latin, " where defiance is worn as a badge of honor. Delving deeper into history, we encounter "Irish Gratitude, " a hand-colored etching that portrays resentment simmering beneath polite gestures. Meanwhile, in "Cartoon, Soldier - I didn't Buy my Commission to Fight, " we witness contempt for privilege and entitlement. Moving on to more contemporary pieces, "Pilahlynn" presents us with a character whose raised eyebrow speaks volumes about their dismissive nature. In contrast, within the engravings from "The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician, " disdain takes on mythical proportions as it intertwines with fantastical narratives. William Hogarth's "Analysis of Beauty" offers us Plate 2—a visual exploration that dissects beauty itself while subtly hinting at judgmental undertones lurking beneath our perceptions. On another note, Marigold's portrayal in "Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75)" reveals how even flora can convey scorn through its vibrant petals. Within theatrical scenes such as Robert Smirke's depiction in " (c1827?) The Rivals" or John Hassall's creation titled "H the Haughty", characters embody haughtiness and condescension effortlessly. Lastly, Joseph Swain's masterpiece entitled"The End of the Season" captures society's snobbish dismissal towards those deemed unworthy or out-of-fashion—leaving them refused at society’s doorstep. Through these diverse artistic expressions spanning centuries, we are reminded that disdain knows no boundaries—whether expressed by individuals or societies.