Drunkard Collection

HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

HOGARTH: BEER STREET. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth

The dram drinker
A scruffy dram drinker keenly slurps on a glass of gin at one of Londons many gin palaces; the engraving accompanies an article highlighting the depravity of the gin palace in Victorian society

With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead The face upon the floor
DRINKING, 1925. With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead " The face upon the floor." Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Irish Drunk Pat and his drinking logic
Tourist - " I say Pat, why do you always take beer and whiskey Mixed?" Pat - " Shure, yer Anner, if oi dhrink beer oi get full before oi m dhrunk

Drunk Stockbroker - confused by toilet roll
Drunk Stockbroker - confused by a toilet roll, which he takes to be the ticker tape! (which would have provided him with the latest market prices). Date: circa 1910s

SILENT FILM: PARIS, 1926. Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore at the bar of an Apache Den in Paris, 1926

NOAHs DRUNKENESS (Genesis 9: 20-23). French manuscript illumination, c1250

Inside the gin shop. A woman talks to the drunkard
Slide showing a group of people in the gin shop with a woman talking to the drunkard. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Date: circa 1900

Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist has got carried away
Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist (Professor Smith) has got carried away... " Its taking you a long time to write I love Annie !" Date: circa 1920s

A scene from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days": Pasetout is drunk
7291200 A scene from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days": Pasetout is drunk, greyed up by a police officer in Hong Kong; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000864 The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

A sailor drinking, 1850
3478408 A sailor drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a sailor drinking. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Men drinking in both a parlour and cellar, 1850
3478391 Men drinking in both a parlour and cellar, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting men drinking in both a parlour and cellar)

Two drunken men, 1850
3478740 Two drunken men, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of two drunken men. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A drunkard being visited by death
3478600 A drunkard being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drunkard being visited by 'Death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Drunkard's progress, 1826 (engraving)
2628330 The Drunkard's progress, 1826 (engraving); (add.info.: The Drunkards Progress or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin, designed and by John W Barber, (1798-1885,) New Haven

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311234 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century
5310986 An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century
5310757 A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1873); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon commenting on the cheapness and availability of gin, 19th century
5308987 Cartoon commenting on the cheapness and availability of gin, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the cheapness and availability of gin)

Samson and Delilah, c.1910 (chromolithograph)
7293352 Samson and Delilah, c.1910 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. Old Testament. While Samson is drunk Delilah cut his hai)

A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850
3478088 A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man leaving the pub with his young son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drunken husband sitting in his chair, 1850
3478744 Drunken husband sitting in his chair, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a drunken husband sitting in his chair, whilst his wife is nursing their infant child)

A man drinking gin alone, 1850
3478291 A man drinking gin alone, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man, sat at a table, drinking gin alone. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two drunks
3478289 Two drunks; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting two drunks, one of which is throwing up. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sailor drinking, 1850
3478403 A sailor drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a sailor drinking. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850
3478386 A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a husband and wife arguing outside of a public house in London)

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Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930)
5975716 Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Company drinking around a table)

A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850
3478294 A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a martyr to gout adding to his affliction. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Daniel O'Rourke after his ride on the eagle and visit to the moon, 1850
3478089 Daniel O'Rourke after his ride on the eagle and visit to the moon, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Daniel O'Rourke after his ride on the eagle and visit to the moon)

An Englishman drunk and stupefied, 1872
3478078 An Englishman drunk and stupefied, 1872; (add.info.: Cartoon 1872 depicting an Englishman drunk and stupefied.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The loveliness of Temperance and the horrors of drunkenness, 1850
3478061 The loveliness of Temperance and the horrors of drunkenness, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration by Kenny Meadows (1790-1874) a British caricaturist and illustrator

An aggressive drunk, 1850
3478689 An aggressive drunk, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an aggressive drunk. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975715 Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Company drinking around a table)

Undue guests at the abbey tavern, historic wood engraving, about 1897
UIG5414501 Undue guests at the abbey tavern, historic wood engraving, about 1897; UIG.

Men drinking liquor, historical engraving, 1888
UIG5414303 Men drinking liquor, historical engraving, 1888; UIG.

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311233 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The dangers of alcoholic beverages
2626857 The dangers of alcoholic beverages; (add.info.: Illustration of the dangers of alcoholic beverages: The sins of the drunken father are visited on the heads of the children - a thief)

A drunkard staggering along, 1850
3478404 A drunkard staggering along, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a drunkard staggering along. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drunk being confronted, 1850
3478395 Drunk being confronted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting drunk being confronted by a Custom's Officer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two drunken men
5616124 Two drunken men; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting two drunken men sneaking away from a police officer they spotted. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century
5310758 An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab
MMM5484584 Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab)

Frontispiece with skeleton of death seated with scythe and globe
5893161 Frontispiece with skeleton of death seated with scythe and globe; (add.info.: Frontispiece with skeleton of death seated with scythe and globe)

'Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck', 1800-1901 (lithograph)
7337543 'Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck', 1800-1901 (lithograph) by British School, (19th century); 20.4x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century
5308686 Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal)

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From Hogarth's iconic engravings to silent film antics, the portrayal of the drunkard throughout history has been both comical and cautionary. In 'Gin Lane' and 'Beer Street, ' Hogarth vividly captures the devastating effects of excessive alcohol consumption on society. The dram drinker, a symbol of addiction and despair, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in every sip. Even stockbrokers can fall victim to intoxication, as seen in their hilarious confusion with toilet rolls. Traveling back to 1926 Paris, we witness Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of an Apache Den bar. Amidst laughter and revelry, they embody the allure and recklessness associated with indulgence. Religion too has its tales of drunkenness; Noah's infamous episode reminds us that even biblical figures are not immune to temptation. A French manuscript illumination from c1250 brings this story to life with intricate detail. Stepping into a tattoo parlor reveals another facet of drunken folly - when an intoxicated tattooist gets carried away with his artistry. The consequences may be permanent but serve as a humorous anecdote for those who dare venture under the influence. Inside a gin shop lies a scene where one woman attempts to reason with a drunkard amidst bottles lining shelves like soldiers ready for battle against sobriety. This image encapsulates both camaraderie and chaos within these establishments. Irish Drunk Pat presents us with his unique drinking logic - an entertaining glimpse into cultural perceptions surrounding alcohol consumption. Lastly, Lionel Brough embodies Trinculo from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest, ' portraying how even literature recognizes that intoxication can lead one astray on fantastical journeys or comedic misadventures. Through various mediums spanning centuries, these depictions remind us that while alcohol may offer temporary escape or amusement, it is essential to tread carefully along this precarious path.