Disturbed Collection

Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats. Two mermaids and two fish are disturbed by a German U-boat which has a face like a shark. Date: 1917

Le Devoir de Tuer by Rene Berton (born in 1872 and died in 1934). Rene Berton was a French physician, known for his plays. Le Devoir de Tuer translated is The Duty to KIll

Lear / Nonsense / Dundee
There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree; When disturbed by the crows, he abruptly arose, and exclaimed, I ll return to Dundee

Disturbed inmate, 1889
3479379 Disturbed inmate, 1889; (add.info.: Disturbed inmate of Woking jail placed in the padded cell. 7th September 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lady Macbeth sleepwalking in Shakespeares tragedy Macbeth, Act V, Scene 1

Cat punting postcard by Louis Wain
Wain had a disturbed life and eventually died in a mental hospital in 1939. His cats became more agitated images as he grew older. Date: 1903

Mallards Disturbed British Birds Watercolour
Mallards, Disturbed, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, Roland, Green, 12022903

The Surprise, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199144 The Surprise, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Dubufe, Edouard Louis (1820-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surprise, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery)

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Botswana, Africa. Cheetahs rest in the shade. Date: 14/05/2008

Wild tree dtella (Gehyra variegata) on old rusted pipe and car engine
wildlife, wild, macro, closeup, animals, isolated, fauna, disturbed, rust, pipe, reptilian, color, background, Kristian Bell Photography, 1284706522

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041253 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Workshop of James Watt at Heathfield, near Birmingham (engraving)
1062003 The Workshop of James Watt at Heathfield, near Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workshop of James Watt at Heathfield)

Comic postcard, Man disturbed by late night party in hotel Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in bed disturbed by party Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - mashing barmaids. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - picture postcard collecting. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - betting systems. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Triplets. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Politics. Date: 20th century

Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Fashionable couple disturbed by stupid, stone-cold
Fashionable couple disturbed at home in the morning by stupid, stone-cold idle relatives. Miseries of the country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the Skeleton of Death tipping over a misers chair as two relatives grab bags of money from his strong box

The Admirers (oil on canvas)
VFS109774 The Admirers (oil on canvas) by Nicholls, Charles Wynne (1831-1903); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Geese save the Roman Capitol from Gaulish invaders, from Le Bon Sens Populaire
CHT177835 Geese save the Roman Capitol from Gaulish invaders, from Le Bon Sens Populaire, c.1900 (colour litho) by Grellet

Singer and violinist performing the song Au Clair de la Lune in a street beneath a window (engraving)
5207904 Singer and violinist performing the song Au Clair de la Lune in a street beneath a window (engraving) by French School

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: "my two franc piece, sir"(engraving)
5996969 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: " my two franc piece, sir" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Motorists enjoying a picnic are disturbed by French artillery unaware of their presence (colour litho)
2779327 Motorists enjoying a picnic are disturbed by French artillery unaware of their presence (colour litho) by French School

The disturbed siesta (b / w photo)
3623013 The disturbed siesta (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disturbed siesta)

Les Nymphes de Trianon at Versailles, France
Les Nymphes de Trianon (The Trianon Nymphs) -- alarmed at the arrival of the diplomats for the Versailles Treaty talks. 1919

Christmas card, children on a sleigh in the snow
Victorian Christmas card, children on a sleigh in the snow, with turkeys running away in the foreground. 19th century

Cartoon, The Censors Dream after a course of pantomimes. 1870

Ursula Mordant in A School of Life
Ursula Mordant in a Lunatic Asylum - illustration to A School of Life by Anna Mary Howitt, author and artist. circa 1855

The Transvaal War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599137 The Transvaal War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, the Siege of Ladysmith)

Comic design, Disturbed by the Night Mare. 1831

Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown, South Africa (engraving)
1050059 Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown)

Lovers disturbed by father with dog (colour litho)
2795371 Lovers disturbed by father with dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers disturbed by father with dog)

Tourists disturbed, a Visit from the Police (engraving)
1614254 Tourists disturbed, a Visit from the Police (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourists disturbed, a Visit from the Police)

Sketches of "Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving)
1595439 Sketches of " Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of " Coercion")

The Doctor Called Up or the False Alarm, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2962510 The Doctor Called Up or the False Alarm, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Cartoon depicting a top-hatted man outraged by a pet starling disturbing the Sabbath by
5308645 Cartoon depicting a top-hatted man outraged by a pet starling disturbing the Sabbath by making the children laugh and shout at its language by Small

The Darkened Room, 1913 (oil on canvas)
2829775 The Darkened Room, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Swaish, Frederick George (1879-1931); 122x172.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased

"Disturbed in his afternoons sleep by chattering monkeys"(engraving)
2781284 " Disturbed in his afternoons sleep by chattering monkeys" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Midwife going to a Labour, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2962516 A Midwife going to a Labour, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Intrusion or the Doctor Disturb d, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2962509 Intrusion or the Doctor Disturb d, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

"There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386685 " There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Heron Disturbed, c. 1850 (oil on millboard)
488053 The Heron Disturbed, c.1850 (oil on millboard) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 34.3x50.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Bird Scaring, March, 1896 (oil on canvas)
HMP112994 Bird Scaring, March, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 102.2x128 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English

The Nightmare, engraved by Langlume (colour litho)
CHT234684 The Nightmare, engraved by Langlume (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

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"Disturbed: A Kaleidoscope of Curiosities and Contrasts" Step into a world where the ordinary is twisted, where reality merges with fantasy, and where the unexpected reigns supreme. In this captivating cartoon universe, mermaids swim alongside U-boats, blurring the lines between land and sea. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter the haunting specter of World War I, its horrors echoing through time. Venturing further down this rabbit hole of peculiarity, we stumble upon a ghostly presence lingering in an unlikely place – a brothel. The ethereal figure's mysterious visitation leaves us pondering the secrets hidden within those walls. Rene Berton's thought-provoking masterpiece "Le Devoir de Tuer" challenges our perceptions with its enigmatic narrative. Lear's nonsensical verses intertwine with Dundee landscapes to create an enchanting tapestry that defies logic yet sparks our imagination. Louis Wain's whimsical postcard featuring a cat punting takes us on a delightful journey through feline antics. But amidst the laughter lies an underlying sense of disturbance that lingers in each stroke of his brush. Lady Macbeth sleepwalking haunts our thoughts as her guilt-ridden steps echo across Shakespearean stages. Her troubled mind becomes a mirror reflecting our own inner turmoil. In nature's realm, even creatures like the Secret Toad-Headed Agama display their unique collars proudly – symbols of distinction amidst chaos. Yet when disturbed from their tranquil state, they reveal another side - one that reminds us how easily peace can be shattered. Mallards Disturbed British Birds Watercolour captures fleeting moments in nature disrupted by unseen forces; reminding us that tranquility is often fragile and easily broken by external disturbances. From Vernon Gallery's engraving "The Surprise, " emerges an image so startling it seizes our attention - evoking emotions ranging from awe to shock.