Dissolute Collection

The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64

Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
5864164 Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could, walked; those who could not, fell), 1739 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost

Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189740 Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290978 Returning from Brooks s, 1784 (colour etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Prince of Wales)

Medmenham Abbey 1
The prudently secluded Buckinghamshire abbey where Francis Dashwoods Hellfire Club held their depraved and dissolute debaucheries

Dissolute Drinker: A Couple by a Window, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Dissolute Drinker: A Couple by a Window, 1879. Series: The Kanayomi Newspaper, no. 890

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Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
CHT239749 Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving)

Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239751 Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafrensen

Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239750 Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo)

John Wilmot (1647-80) 2nd Earl of Rochester, c. 1665-70 (oil on canvas)
XZL151149 John Wilmot (1647-80) 2nd Earl of Rochester, c.1665-70 (oil on canvas) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96) (attr. to); Warwick Castle

Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451152 Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
3035671 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation, Marriage Vows are False as Dicers oaths, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035670 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (d)

A dandy being courted by two masked women, from the series Le Bon Genre
CHT187106 A dandy being courted by two masked women, from the series Le Bon Genre (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Right Honourable Catch Singers, published by William Humphrey in 1783
NCO190475 The Right Honourable Catch Singers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W
NCO189739 The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W, Holland in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho)
5988762 Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne)

The Match Girl, 1834 (oil on canvas)
NYH149699 The Match Girl, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Flagg, George Whiting (1816-97); 76.2x63.5 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO190493 The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Loss of the Faro Bank, or The Rooks Pigeon d
NCO191286 The Loss of the Faro Bank, or The Rooks Pigeon d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191240 Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Lady Godivas Rout, or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan
NCO191711 Lady Godivas Rout, or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

As the Old Sing, so Pipe the Young, c. 1663-5 (oil on canvas)
5863950 As the Old Sing, so Pipe the Young, c.1663-5 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 83.8x91.9 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Return from the Meeting, 1863 (oil on canvas)
3959928 The Return from the Meeting, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77) (attr. to); 73 x 92 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Card Players, c. 1645 (oil on panel)
3545788 Card Players, c.1645 (oil on panel) by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-c.61); 31.1x38.7 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: In this disreputable game of cards)

Sairey Gamp, from Martin Chuzzlewit, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465753 Sairey Gamp, from Martin Chuzzlewit, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sairey or Sarah Gamp; drunken and dissolute nurse)

Marriage a la Mode, Plate VI, The Ladys Death, illustration from
STC451156 Marriage a la Mode, Plate VI, The Ladys Death, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning
BAL42764 Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning, 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good Causes for Discontent
NCO190418 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good Causes for Discontent: Marriage vows are false as Dicers oaths, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO190183 The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25x35.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning
NCO190406 Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub
2962493 Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Marriage a la Mode, Plate V, The Bagnio, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451155 Marriage a la Mode, Plate V, The Bagnio, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451153 Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Pointless Regrets, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT164024 Pointless Regrets, late 18th century (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Bottle, Plate II, He is discharged from his employment for drunkenness
STC169281 The Bottle, Plate II, He is discharged from his employment for drunkenness: they pawn their clothes to supply the bottle, 1847 (engraving) by Cruikshank

God Save the King- in a bumper, or An Evening Scene Three Times a Week at Wimbleton
NCO190419 God Save the King- in a bumper, or An Evening Scene Three Times a Week at Wimbleton, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Feast of Reason, & the Flow of the Soul - i. e. The Wits of the Age
NCO191732 The Feast of Reason, & the Flow of the Soul - i.e. The Wits of the Age, setting the Table in a Roar, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191727 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

What are you doing to guard the homes of England? (colour litho)
818420 What are you doing to guard the homes of England? (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are you doing to guard the homes of England)

A Merry Company, c. 1557 (oil on canvas)
LST204454 A Merry Company, c.1557 (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 72.4x98 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

The Dissolute Household. Creator: Pieter Balten
The Dissolute Household

The Dissipation, 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Dissipation, 1635

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"Dissolute: A Glimpse into the World of Indulgence and Excess" Step back in time to the early 19th century with "Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, " a captivating publication by Hannah Humphrey in 1803. This intriguing piece offers a peek behind the curtains of the theatrical world, where passion and debauchery often took center stage. Transport yourself further back to the mid-17th century as Jan Steen's masterpiece, "The Dissolute Household, " unfolds before your eyes. With meticulous detail, Steen captures a scene filled with revelry and chaos, showcasing the consequences of an unrestrained lifestyle. Delve into history through etchings like "Returning from Brookss" (1784) and "Medmenham Abbey" (1), which shed light on societies that embraced pleasure-seeking without restraint. These images depict individuals who reveled in their ability to indulge while others succumbed to their vices. Witness firsthand how excess can manifest itself through engravings such as "The dissipated habits of Chares of Athen. " This depiction serves as a cautionary tale about losing oneself amidst lavishness and self-indulgence. Indulge your senses with culinary delights showcased in hand-colored engravings like "Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots" (1796). These delicacies were enjoyed by those who relished life's pleasures without concern for consequence. Explore social dynamics through satirical etchings such as "Bandelures" (1791) by S. W. Fores. It humorously portrays individuals indulging in extravagant fashion trends while neglecting more important aspects of life. Experience war's toll on human behavior through Hannah Humphrey's hand-colored etching titled "Fatigues of the Campaign in Flanders" (1793).