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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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A sailor drinking, 1850

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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850

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)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Coffee Stalls, 1890 (engraving)

Coffee Stalls, 1890 (engraving)
1574574 Coffee Stalls, 1890 (engraving); (add.info.: Coffee stall set up in the streets of London, England, by the Temperance Society in order to combat drunkenness)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Home! Sweet home! (engraving)

Home! Sweet home! (engraving)
8642692 Home! Sweet home! (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home! Sweet home)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Sketches from Scott (colour litho)

Sketches from Scott (colour litho)
8655865 Sketches from Scott (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Scott. Characters from "Woodstock" by Sir Walter Scott)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Hersh to th' King. Blesh 'er (colour litho)

Hersh to th' King. Blesh 'er (colour litho)
8656893 Hersh to th' King. Blesh 'er (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Hersh to th' King. Blesh 'er." Drunk man toasting the king)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930)

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)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Daniel O'Rourke after his ride on the eagle and visit to the moon, 1850

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)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: An Englishman drunk and stupefied, 1872

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, 1850

Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, 1850
3478064 Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration from Edwin Hodder's 'Heroes of Britain in Peace and War')

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: The loveliness of Temperance and the horrors of drunkenness, 1850

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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, 1850

Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, 1850
3478063 Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration from Edwin Hodder's 'Heroes of Britain in Peace and War')

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: An aggressive drunk, 1850

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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, 1835

The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, 1835
1577232 The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, 1835; (add.info.: The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin/designed and published by J.W)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: We won't go home until daybreak (colour litho)

We won't go home until daybreak (colour litho)
8635553 We won't go home until daybreak (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We won't go home until daybreak)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: We're not going home (colour litho)

We're not going home (colour litho)
8635572 We're not going home (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We're not going home. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Rachel seeking her husband (engraving)

Rachel seeking her husband (engraving)
8672746 Rachel seeking her husband (engraving) by Nicholson, Thomas Henry (d.1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel seeking her husband)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Li Po reciting before the Emperor (litho)

Li Po reciting before the Emperor (litho)
8661054 Li Po reciting before the Emperor (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Li Po reciting before the Emperor)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Uncle Podger finds the key of the wine cellar (colour litho)

Uncle Podger finds the key of the wine cellar (colour litho)
8656909 Uncle Podger finds the key of the wine cellar (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Podger finds the key of the wine cellar)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930)

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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Undue guests at the abbey tavern, historic wood engraving, about 1897

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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Men drinking liquor, historical engraving, 1888

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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical

Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4717820 Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl

Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl
FLO4717760 Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical

Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4718008 Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: The dangers of alcoholic beverages

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)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A drunkard staggering along, 1850

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Drunk being confronted, 1850

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Operatives (engraving)

Operatives (engraving)
8642693 Operatives (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operatives. Illustration for The Humourist by W H Harrison (Ackermann)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)

Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)
8635631 Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming events cast their shadows before them)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Two drunken men

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century

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.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab

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)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: 'Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck', 1800-1901 (lithograph)

'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

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century

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)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: The horrors of drunkenness, 1850

The horrors of drunkenness, 1850
3478060 The horrors of drunkenness, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration by Kenny Meadows (1790-1874) a British caricaturist and illustrator, depicting the horrors of drunkenness

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A man drinking, 1850

A man drinking, 1850
3478400 A man drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of a man drinking whisky and water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Men sampling the latest home brew, 1850

Men sampling the latest home brew, 1850
3478393 Men sampling the latest home brew, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting men sampling the latest home brew. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Drinking Companions, 1850

Drinking Companions, 1850
3478392 Drinking Companions, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Drinking Companions'. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) a British caricaturist and book illustrator

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Bierhalle in Berlin, 1850

Bierhalle in Berlin, 1850
3478387 Bierhalle in Berlin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Bierhalle in Berlin' depicting a beer hall in Berlin. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850

A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850
3478076 A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: The drunkards progress, 1846

The drunkards progress, 1846
1577242 The drunkards progress, 1846; (add.info.: The drunkards progress. From the first glass to the grave. Shows an archway of the nine steps of a drunkard's progress)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Drunk (engraving)

Drunk (engraving)
8642690 Drunk (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drunk. Illustration for The Humourist by W H Harrison (Ackermann, 1831).); © Look and Learn.

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Cross, Crowd, Crown, Dance, Dream, Drill, Drill, Drink, Drive, Drown, Drunk, Dunce (engraving)

Cross, Crowd, Crown, Dance, Dream, Drill, Drill, Drink, Drive, Drown, Drunk, Dunce (engraving)
8650016 Cross, Crowd, Crown, Dance, Dream, Drill, Drill, Drink, Drive, Drown, Drunk, Dunce (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross, Crowd, Crown)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646621 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrunkenness Collection: Man getting his wife drunk in hopes of a kiss (coloured photo)

Man getting his wife drunk in hopes of a kiss (coloured photo)
8656321 Man getting his wife drunk in hopes of a kiss (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I'll give all the beer you can drink old dear)



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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.