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Downfall Collection

"Downfall: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Step into the world of "downfall, " where history, art

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Downfall Collection: The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
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Downfall Collection: The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
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Downfall Collection: The Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople, 1876. Artist: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
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Downfall Collection: Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, built 1851-1855, wood engraving, published 1872
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Downfall Collection: Illustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
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Downfall Collection: Henry Hudson offers liquor to the Indians in 1609 (litho)
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Downfall Collection: The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
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Downfall Collection: Mr. Micawber Achieves the Downfall of Heep. 'The triumphant flourish with which Mr
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Downfall Collection: The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving)
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Downfall Collection: The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808
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Downfall Collection: Espionage (engraving)
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Downfall Collection: The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
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Downfall Collection: Florinda, 1853 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: The Byzantine general Belisarius, old and blind, begging for food on the streets of Constantinople
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Downfall Collection: Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall (engraving)
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Downfall Collection: The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun (colour litho)
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Downfall Collection: Katherine O Shea (b / w photo)
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Downfall Collection: Captioned Marquess of Queensbury, John Sholto Douglas
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Downfall Collection: The Railway King! Down Upon Him
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Downfall Collection: The Turmoils in Rome after the Death of Caesar (oil on panel)
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Downfall Collection: Virgin and Child (oil on wood)
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress I: The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: Katherine O Shea as a young woman, playing the part of Badroulbadour in
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Downfall Collection: Downfall of the Roman gens Fabia at the Battle of the Cremera, 477 BC (engraving)
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Downfall Collection: A Kick at the Broad Bottoms, i. e. Emancipation of all the Talents, pub
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Downfall Collection: Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu (engraving)
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Downfall Collection: Poll Tax demonstrators in the roadway, Central London
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Downfall Collection: Poll Tax demonstrator and Met Police van, Central London
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Downfall Collection: The Spirit overcoming the flesh or the downfall of my deary (coloured engraving)
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Downfall Collection: The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
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Downfall Collection: Katherine O Shea (b / w photo)
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: The Marquis of Queensberry, 1884 (colour litho)
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Downfall Collection: Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c. 1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134
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Downfall Collection: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: Zephaniah (chromolitho)
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: Arrested for Debt, plate V from A Rakes Progress
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Downfall Collection: The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho)
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Downfall Collection: The Fall of Man by Albrecht Durer, 1504 (b / w engraving)
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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Downfall Collection: Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho)
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Downfall Collection: In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of
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Downfall Collection: The Trojan Horse (colour litho)


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"Downfall: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Step into the world of "downfall, " where history, art, and human nature intertwine to depict moments of triumph turned tragedy. From Gustave Doré's depiction of The New Zealander in 1872, gazing upon a fallen civilization, to Henri Clark's poignant portrayal of The Poor Washerwoman on a music sheet, we witness the struggles faced by individuals from all walks of life. In 1609, Henry Hudson's ill-fated decision to offer liquor to the Indians foreshadows an impending downfall that echoes throughout time. This sentiment is echoed in a Vietnamese Patriotic Poster that captures the resilience and determination amidst adversity. Even angels are not immune to their own demise as depicted in Le Rire's illustration showcasing The Fall of an Angel. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's A Rake's Progress takes us on a harrowing journey through eight stages culminating in The Mad House - a stark reminder of how one wrong turn can lead to ruin. The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge stands as both an engineering marvel and symbolizes man-made structures susceptible to collapse. As captured in John Milton’s Paradise Lost by Gustave Doré’s intricate illustrations, even paradise itself can crumble under the weight of temptation. History offers its fair share of downfalls too; Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant immortalizes Mehmet II’s Entry into Constantinople while Cardinal Wolsey faces arrest for high treason. Lully’s opera Armide reminds us that even love can lead us astray if left unchecked. Yet amongst these tales lies hope – Mr. Micawber achieves his long-awaited victory over Heep with triumphant flourish. Charles Dickens’ words come alive as Micawber delivers himself from despair with powerful effect – reminding us that sometimes it takes courage and determination to overcome our personal downfalls.