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Drunkenness Collection

"Drunkenness: A Historical Journey through Art and Society" Step into the world of intoxication as depicted by renowned artists throughout history

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Drunkenness Collection: Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
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Drunkenness Collection: Roman statue of a drunken Hercules
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Drunkenness Collection: Cave of Plato, Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1604
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Drunkenness Collection: Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735
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Drunkenness Collection: Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
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Drunkenness Collection: Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Casimiro Tomba
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Drunkenness Collection: Gin Lane (engraving)
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Drunkenness Collection: Sober Amongst the Drunk
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Drunkenness Collection: Gin Lane, February 1, 1751. Creator: William Hogarth
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Drunkenness Collection: Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. Artist: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Drunkenness Collection: Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost
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Drunkenness Collection: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
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Drunkenness Collection: The drunken Hercules, House of the Stags, Herculaneum, Italy
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Drunkenness Collection: Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
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Drunkenness Collection: Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Los Capric
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Drunkenness Collection: GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos鮠Masks
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Drunkenness Collection: The Union Club, 1801 (colour engraving)
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Drunkenness Collection: Drunk man amazed his tankard contains beer and not coffee
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Drunkenness Collection: Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
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Drunkenness Collection: An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
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Drunkenness Collection: A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775
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Drunkenness Collection: The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
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Drunkenness Collection: Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
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Drunkenness Collection: The Feast of the Bean King, ca 1640-1645. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
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Drunkenness Collection: The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War
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Drunkenness Collection: Portrait, 1893. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
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Drunkenness Collection: The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Creator: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe
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Drunkenness Collection: La Danse des bacchantes (The Dance of Bacchantes), 1849
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchanalia, before 1659
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Drunkenness Collection: Roman Orgy. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
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Drunkenness Collection: Boozing (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy)
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Drunkenness Collection: Papa, don't drink!, 1931 (colour litho)
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Drunkenness Collection: Where's my money? and my family?, 1931 (colour litho)
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Drunkenness Collection: Old Man Seated (The Drunken Lot?), c.1630-33 (pen, chalk & ink on paper)
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Drunkenness Collection: Night (The Four Times of Day), March 25, 1738. Creator: William Hogarth
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Drunkenness Collection: The Triumphal Procession of Bacchus
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Drunkenness Collection: The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne
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Drunkenness Collection: Though Lost to Sight to Memory Dear, 1879. Artist: John Seymour Lucas
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Drunkenness Collection: The Absinthe Drinker, 1862 (etching and plate tone in black on ivory laid paper)
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble)
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Drunkenness Collection: Papposilenos, 2nd century (sculpture)
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchus, 1511-12 (marble)
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchus, 1511-12 (marble)
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchus, 1560 circa (bronze)
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Drunkenness Collection: Dionysus, between 117 and 138 (sculpture)
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble)
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Drunkenness Collection: Drunkenness of Noah, 1530 circa (marble)
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Drunkenness Collection: Bacchus and a drinker, 17th century (painting)


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"Drunkenness: A Historical Journey through Art and Society" Step into the world of intoxication as depicted by renowned artists throughout history. From William Hogarth's iconic "Gin Lane, 1751" to Thomas Rowlandson's lively "Landing at Greenwich, c1780, " these artworks offer a glimpse into the allure and consequences of drunkenness. In Hogarth's "Gin Lane, " we witness the devastating effects of excessive alcohol consumption on society. The dilapidated buildings, emaciated figures, and rampant chaos serve as a cautionary tale against the dangers of addiction. Travel back even further in time to Cornelis van Haarlem's depiction of Hercules inebriated. This Roman statue portrays a once-mighty hero succumbing to the vices that plague humanity. It reminds us that even those considered invincible can fall victim to their own weaknesses. Jan Saenredam takes us on an intellectual journey with his portrayal of Plato's Cave. Amidst revelry and debauchery, this artwork questions whether true enlightenment can be found amidst such hedonism or if it is merely an illusion. Moving forward to William Hogarth again, his series "A Rake's Progress" showcases one man's descent into ruin due to his indulgence in pleasure-seeking activities. Plate III titled "Revelling with Harlots" captures a moment where moral decay intertwines with drunken excesses. Casimiro Tomba brings forth an Italian painting from the 19th century depicting a Drunk Warrior alongside a Court Jester. Here we see how alcohol blurs social boundaries and diminishes nobility while highlighting vulnerability and foolishness. Contrasting these scenes is the concept of being sober amongst drunkards – standing out like an island amidst turbulent seas. These individuals embody resilience against societal pressures while serving as reminders that moderation is key when faced with temptation.