Drugged Collection

La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho)
3100101 La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin)

The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert (colour litho)
3623320 The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert)

Circe, 1881
CH27398 Circe, 1881 by Hermans, Charles (1839-1924); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Science at the service of railway theft, the narcotization of a traveler on the line... (colour litho)
2815119 Science at the service of railway theft, the narcotization of a traveler on the line... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
BAL125110 Ms Fr 2810 f.17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers drugged wine, from the Livres des Merveilles du Monde

Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche receiving the Casket from Proserpine
BIR185882 Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche receiving the Casket from Proserpine, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones

Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b / w photo)
5999931 Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London)

The Garden of Opportunity, 1892 (oil on canvas)
WDM204746 The Garden of Opportunity, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 89.5x166 cm; De Morgan Collection

Escape of Roger Mortimer from the Tower AD 1323 (litho)
956294 Escape of Roger Mortimer from the Tower AD 1323 (litho) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Circes Palace: "Drink my noble guest"said Circe
1192555 Circes Palace: " Drink my noble guest" said Circe, smiling as she presented him with the goblet by Soper

Jason, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924. Siegfried hands the drinking horn back to Gutrune, and gazes at her with sudden passion

The Master Thief, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Master Thief, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Man Who Gave Cook Notice by Bateman. A tale of what not to do. The Cook is stood in the centre of the room, she has long nails, high heels and a diamond ring

Drink-driving. Conceptual image showing the point of view of a driver who is under the influence of drink or drugs. Alternatively this image could represent a driver who is suffering fatigue

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"Exploring the Dark Side: Unveiling the Drugged Society through Art and Literature" Step into a world where art and literature intertwine to shed light on the concept of being "drugged. " From La Civilisation Anglaise's gin-infused lithograph, we witness how this potent beverage became synonymous with British culture. Meanwhile, in Demonising the Chinese in the USA, a 25 cents novel from 1890, opium rings take center stage as they manipulate lives and fuel stereotypes. In The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert, a captivating color lithograph captures an eerie moment of betrayal. This scene echoes Circe's enchanting powers in Homer's Odyssey (1881), where she uses drugs to transform men into swine. Similarly, Science at the service of railway theft depicts a sinister plot involving narcotics that leaves travelers vulnerable along their journey. Delving deeper into history, Ms Fr 2810 f. 17 reveals Hassan i Sabbah leading initiations at Alamut while offering his followers enlightenment through altered states of consciousness. In Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche receiving the Casket from Proserpine, we witness another form of intoxication – love potions that blur reality. The grip of addiction takes center stage in Morphiamania; an illustration engraved by H. Meyer for Le Petit Journal showcases society's struggle with this powerful drug during its heyday. A distorted view of Nelsons Column reminds us how substance abuse can warp perception even within iconic landmarks. Yet not all substances are nefarious; some seek inspiration through unconventional means like hashish-induced drawings or oil paintings such as The Garden of Opportunity (1892). These pieces challenge societal norms and explore alternative perspectives on creativity. Finally, it was a young woman who embarked on an extraordinary journey Around the World in Eighty Days—her story reminding us that adventure can be both exhilarating and intoxicating.