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Drunkard Collection (page 4)

From Hogarth's iconic engravings to silent film antics, the portrayal of the drunkard throughout history has been both comical and cautionary

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens (gravure)

Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens (gravure)
7184905 Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens (gravure) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Silene drunk, late 1st - end 2nd century (marble)

Silene drunk, late 1st - end 2nd century (marble)
7196232 Silene drunk, late 1st - end 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Drunken Silene)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Depiction of a drunk (woodcut)

Depiction of a drunk (woodcut)
7201482 Depiction of a drunk (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of a drunk)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Untitled, 1893 (w / c on paper)

Untitled, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368845 Untitled, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul.); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Caricature of drinking students (woodcut)

Caricature of drinking students (woodcut)
7201476 Caricature of drinking students (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of drinking students)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Public Spirit (engraving)

Public Spirit (engraving)
7178039 Public Spirit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Spirit. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: At the Cafe, Absinthe Drinkers, c. 1909 (painting)

At the Cafe, Absinthe Drinkers, c. 1909 (painting)
7083840 At the Cafe, Absinthe Drinkers, c.1909 (painting) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 83.8x72.6 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageDrunkard Collection: O: Besides

O: Besides
6523541 O: Besides by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet. Pellerin & Cie, printer and publisher, circa 1890)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Q: Quarrel

Q: Quarrel
6523684 Q: Quarrel by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Franco-English Leporello (Zebra - Zebra). Publisher unknown, s. d. (circa 1840)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: E: Scout (War term. Soldier who goes to the discovery. )

E: Scout (War term. Soldier who goes to the discovery. )
6523531 E: Scout (War term. Soldier who goes to the discovery.) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Drinkers, 1890. Creator: Vincent van Gogh

The Drinkers, 1890. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Drinkers, 1890

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Portrait of a Man in Costume, 1768 / 70. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard

Portrait of a Man in Costume, 1768 / 70. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Portrait of a Man in Costume, 1768/70

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Medley Print: Sots Paradise, 1706-7. Creator: George Bickham

Medley Print: Sots Paradise, 1706-7. Creator: George Bickham
Medley Print: Sots Paradise, 1706-7. [Sots Paradise: or, The Humours of a Derby-Ale-House with a Satire Upon the Ale by Edward Ward

Background imageDrunkard Collection: John Wilmot (1647-80) 2nd Earl of Rochester, c. 1665-70 (oil on canvas)

John Wilmot (1647-80) 2nd Earl of Rochester, c. 1665-70 (oil on canvas)
XZL151149 John Wilmot (1647-80) 2nd Earl of Rochester, c.1665-70 (oil on canvas) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96) (attr. to); Warwick Castle

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Sir Walter Gilbey (b / w photo)

Sir Walter Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642063 Sir Walter Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Gilbey)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642056 The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantheon)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Alcoholism: man wishing his bath taps were running beer rather than water (chromolitho)

Alcoholism: man wishing his bath taps were running beer rather than water (chromolitho)
5995987 Alcoholism: man wishing his bath taps were running beer rather than water (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: A Brandy Drinker (engraving)

A Brandy Drinker (engraving)
671434 A Brandy Drinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brandy Drinker. Illustration for Caricature History Of The Georges by Thomas Wright)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The drunkards children (engraving)

The drunkards children (engraving)
608292 The drunkards children (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drunkards children); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Suicide (engraving)

Suicide (engraving)
560242 Suicide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suicide.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Ancient punishments of Newcastle (engraving)

Ancient punishments of Newcastle (engraving)
728824 Ancient punishments of Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient punishments of Newcastle - the figure of a man leading a woman who wears)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho)

A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho)
2809263 A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The American Bacchanalia (Colour Litho)

The American Bacchanalia (Colour Litho)
2778213 The American Bacchanalia (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American bacchanalia)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub - frogs and rats Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub - frogs and rats Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Sleeping man in cemetery with policeman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Sleeping man in cemetery with policeman Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken husband arrives home

Comic postcard, Drunken husband arrives home Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Drunkards Cloak (engraving)

The Drunkards Cloak (engraving)
2793390 The Drunkards Cloak (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drunkards Cloak. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 2 September 1837)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening

Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with water spout

Comic postcard, Drunken man with water spout Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards in a pub

Comic postcard, Two drunkards in a pub Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box

Comic postcard, Drunken man with pillar box Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with bottle - We re all going Bang on the Bust

Comic postcard, Drunken man with bottle - We re all going Bang on the Bust! Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards chatting Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two drunkards chatting Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards on a train

Comic postcard, Two drunkards on a train Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man with parcel and bunch of flowers in the moonlight Date

Comic postcard, Drunken man with parcel and bunch of flowers in the moonlight Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunken men in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two drunken men in the street Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Travelling on rollerskates, pulled by a tortoise Date

Comic postcard, Travelling on rollerskates, pulled by a tortoise Date: early 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Put me among the girls - Drunkard arrested. Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Put me among the girls - Drunkard arrested. Date: early 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Ladies Only toilet - Put me among the girls! Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Ladies Only toilet - Put me among the girls! Date: early 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Teddy bear comes home drunk. Ugh - You Man! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Teddy bear comes home drunk. Ugh - You Man! Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man, patent cork drawers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken man, patent cork drawers Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken batsman who saw three balls Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken batsman who saw three balls Date: 20th century



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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.