Drenched Collection

Nobody Loves Me by George Studdy
A wet and bedraggled Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy, is found tied to a lamp post in the pouring rain and forgotten by a policeman with a torch

Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata) enjoy time soaking and grooming in the hot spring in Jigokudani, Japan

Dunk a director JLP01_09_841341
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A Laing director in a dunking chair being raised from a water-filled skip

King Canute Reproving Courtiers Believing Power Over The Elements
King Canute reproving his courtiers for believing he had power over the elements. He had commanded the sea to stay off his land

At The Commissioner
An illustration which shows two men pleading their case to a central seated commissioner, one of whom is drenched. Date: circa 1901

Tritone
A woodcut which portrays a winking old man with seemingly drenched hair. Date: circa 1921

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Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Rain-soaked Adult Male (Silverback) Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) sitting in tall grass at edge of rainforest Date: 17/07/2007

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Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Adult Male (Silverback) Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) sitting in tall grass at edge of rainforest Date: 17/07/2007

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Africa, Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Juvenile Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) appears to show fear as Silverback Adult Male bares teeth. Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Adult Male (Silverback) Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) sitting in tall grass at edge of rainforest Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rain-covered Adult Male (Silverback) Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) bares teeth while yawning in rainforest Date: 19/02/2005

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "They were both hauled ashore, more over-drenched than thirsty"(engraving)
6008396 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " They were both hauled ashore, more over-drenched than thirsty" (engraving) by Dore

Pride goes before a Fall (chromolitho)
1051314 Pride goes before a Fall (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pride goes before a Fall)

Performers emerge from the water tank, London Hippodrome
Horses and riders, performing in the water jump hunting scene at the London Hippodrome, emerge from the tank to cheers from the enthusiastic audience. Date: 1901

The Royal Review of Scottish Volunteers at Edinburgh (engraving)
1054558 The Royal Review of Scottish Volunteers at Edinburgh (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Review of Scottish Volunteers at Edinburgh)

Girl Holding Hands With Drenched Boy (chromolitho)
733495 Girl Holding Hands With Drenched Boy (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman gives up trying to keep dry - floods, Venice
A woman gives up trying to keep dry in the floods in St Marks Square, Venice, She wades straight though the water while tourists queue on the temporary walkways Date: 2013

A fireboat passes under Southwark Bridge during the Thames Festival 4
Every year, the Thames Festival brings Londons great river to life with a month-long season of river-related events: art, music, open days, family events, talks, walks and boats

Running Through The Garden Sprinkler

View towards the foliage of a sun-drenched Oak (Quercus), Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

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Picture No. 11092014
Robin in rain Date:

The Edenbridge and Oxted Show - 4 August 1952 Heavy rain did not deter these spectators from enjoying their day at the show. credit: John Topham / TopFoto

An intense winter storm raced across the Mediterranean on November 13 and 14, 2004. Gale-force winds sank three ships off Algiers, Algeria, and heavy rain drenched the country

French Bathing Suit Fashion
France: c. 1905. A woman exits from the ocean in a bedraggled looking bathing suit

Red Persian cat drenched with water in plastic bath

Drenched Spaniel standing in shallow water

Beech Tree Leaves
A pattern of sun-drenched beech leaves. Date: 1930s

Pinocchio Watered
Pinocchio is drenched by water poured on him from above Date: First published: 1880

Domestic Sheep, Rough Fell ewes, flock gathered in pens, being drenched by farmer, Tebay, Cumbria, England, january

Rainy day. View through a rain-covered window of a person in a raincoat holding an umbrella

Malvern Water Cure (10)
(10 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern. A patient at the watering care, getting well drench d and wrench d and restored to health. Date: 1860

High Summer Hills
A view across sun-drenched evening hills in high summer. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

AT TILSIT, 1807
At Tilsit, two emperors get drenched waiting for him

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"Drenched: A Tale of Misfortune and Resilience" In the whimsical world of George Studdy's "Nobody Loves Me, " a forlorn pup finds himself drenched in a downpour, mirroring his own feelings of loneliness. Meanwhile, at The Commissioner's office, amidst the chaos caused by Tritone's mischievous pranks, one unlucky director named JLP01_09_841341 is about to be dunked into a water tank. As fate would have it, DDE-90022965, DDE-90022962, DDE-90022945, DDE-90022940, and DDE-90022939 are all caught in unexpected showers too. Their once dry clothes cling to their bodies as they navigate through puddles and seek shelter from the relentless rain. Gustave Doré's engraving from Don Quixote shows two weary souls being hauled ashore after an arduous journey at sea. They may be more over-drenched than thirsty but remain determined to conquer any challenges that come their way. The chromolitho artwork titled "Pride goes before a Fall" serves as a reminder that arrogance can lead to downfall. Even performers emerging from London Hippodrome's water tank must learn humility when faced with the humbling experience of being soaked head-to-toe. Through these various depictions of being drenched - whether by nature or circumstance - we witness resilience shining through adversity. Just like our canine friend who learns to embrace companionship despite feeling unloved or directors who rise above wet mishaps during filming sessions. So let us remember that life often throws unexpected storms our way; however, it is how we weather them that defines our character. May we find strength in moments when we feel drenched and emerge stronger on the other side – ready to face whatever comes next with unwavering determination.