Disrespect Collection

A March to the Bank, 1787. Artist: James Gillray
A March to the Bank, 1787. From A Smile Among Friends. [Alb. Cammermeyers Forlag, Norway, 1949]

Digital illustration representing flipping the bird gesture with middle finger

Cathedral and statue of John Robert Godley (founder of Canterbury), Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Greek Bronze of a Gorgons Head, c4th century BC. National Museum, Athens

The Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Seal Carved as Chinese Lion, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seal Carved as Chinese Lion, Late 19th century

Ikina, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ikina, 1885. Series: An Educational Account of Self-Made Men

Portrait of Buddy Rich, Strand(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Buddy Rich, Strand(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

RF- Icelandic horse showing flehmen response, Iceland. July

Apollo and Diana Kill Niobes Children with their Arrows: She is Turned to Stone, 1730 (engraving)
STC134125 Apollo and Diana Kill Niobes Children with their Arrows: She is Turned to Stone, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Fox Warrior, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Fox Warrior, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Cup Depicting Costumed Ritual Performer, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Cup Depicting Costumed Ritual Performer, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Lever des Ouvrieres en Linge, (w / c heightened with white on paper)
659256 Lever des Ouvrieres en Linge, (w/c heightened with white on paper) by Bosio, Jean Francois (1764-1827); 24.5x32.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Coalition-Dance, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190474 The Coalition-Dance, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.7x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Bicycle Messenger, (pencil on paper)
650803 The Bicycle Messenger, (pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 21x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle Messenger. Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Pencil on paper

Throwing Mud! (colour litho)
3648306 Throwing Mud! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing Mud)

Coalition Dance, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962473 Coalition Dance, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: two street urchins expressing a disrespect for the effectiveness of the police (engraving)
6035017 Punch cartoon: two street urchins expressing a disrespect for the effectiveness of the police (engraving) by English School

The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho)
2808676 The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacrilege of the Huns)

Polonius and Hamlet, 1834-43. 1834-43. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Polonius and Hamlet, 1834-43. In act 2, scene 2, the prince mocks the courtier Polonious who asks what he is reading, by replying " Words, words, words."

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) portrait with blue tongue sticking out, Svalbard, Norway

RF- Icelandic horse showing flehmen response, Iceland. July

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) head portrait with blue tongue sticking out, Svalbard, Norway

Allegory of Ingratitude and Envy, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Allegory of Ingratitude and Envy, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

The Invasion, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
The Invasion, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

What one does to another, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
What one does to another, 1799. Plate 77 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Swallow it, dog, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Swallow it, dog, 1799. Plate 58 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Pottery Mask of a Bat, grey with red and white paint, Zapotec, Mexico, 300-900. The Zapotec civilization was an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in

Monkey Bottle, Mochica Culture, Peru, 100-750
Monkey Bottle, Mochica Culture, Peru, 1-750. The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru with its capital near present-day Moche, Trujillo, Peru from about 100 to 700 AD. Royal Scottish Museum

Black Bear Cub (Ursus Americanus) With Its Tongue Out, Captive In Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, South-Central Alaska; Portage, Alaska, United States Of America

Caricature of Prince Leopold in Parliament
Caricature of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), youngest son of Queen Victoria -- The Royal Hat-Trick. A comment on a parliamentary debate about granting more money to Prince Leopold

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Cock-O-Lorum. Showing a proud cockerel conducting a roll call of all his hens, and finding the independently-minded Hetty missing. Date: 1921

Portrait of a southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Kalahari, Botswana, Africa

Digital illustration of V sign hand gesture

Vintage World War II poster of a soldier coughing on another soldiers food. It reads, Cover Coughs Cover Sneezes, Never give a germ a break!

Of folysshe children yt worshyp nat their fader and moder, illustration from Alexander
XJF486468 Of folysshe children yt worshyp nat their fader and moder, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

William III statue being painted black, Dublin, 1821 (engraving)
XJF347939 William III statue being painted black, Dublin, 1821 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIV and Genoa
The Genoese republic resists Louis claim to their territ ory, but the treaty of Ratis bon lets him have it, so the Doge comes to Versailles to apologise for his disrespect

Dining on Oysters
An insolent young man smoking a cigar, puts on his gloves as he makes a parting comment to an affronted older gentleman who is stopped in the act of smashing open an oyster

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"Exploring the Depths of Disrespect: A Journey Through Time and Art" In this captivating visual journey, we delve into the intricate world of disrespect, where human emotions intertwine with historical events and artistic expressions. From political satire to ancient Greek mythology, from cultural rituals to animal instincts, each hint offers a unique perspective on this universal theme. We begin our expedition with "A March to the Bank, " an artwork by James Gillray that satirizes greed and corruption. As we move forward, a digital illustration catches our attention—a provocative gesture known as flipping the bird—an act embodying defiance and contempt. Our path then leads us to Canterbury's cathedral statue of John Robert Godley, founder of a city built upon dreams. Here lies a subtle reminder that even revered figures can be subject to disrespect over time. The gaze shifts towards an enigmatic Greek Bronze Gorgon's Head from centuries ago. Its fierce expression reminds us how fear can breed disregard for others' humanity. Next up is an Icelandic horse displaying the flehmen response—a biological reaction often misunderstood as indifference or arrogance. It serves as a reminder that appearances can deceive when interpreting disrespectful behavior in nature or society. Moving through time again, we encounter Apollo and Diana mercilessly slaying Niobe's children in an engraving from 1730. This chilling scene illustrates how power dynamics can lead to acts of cruelty beyond comprehension. As we venture deeper into history, we stumble upon a Handle Spout Vessel shaped like a Fox Warrior—perhaps symbolizing cunning deceit or sly mockery prevalent throughout different cultures across millennia. A Cup Depicting Costumed Ritual Performer takes us back further still—to ancient times when ceremonies held deep significance but could also become platforms for ridicule or derision among participants. Shifting gears entirely, "Lever des Ouvrieres en Linge" showcases workers rising against exploitation in 19th-century France—an image capturing the defiance of those who refuse to be disrespected.