Dunking Collection

Street Basketball
Andy Bauer

The artist's wife Sophie with their daughters Mathilda and Adele, 1873
XAM70792 The artist's wife Sophie with their daughters Mathilda and Adele, 1873 by Romako, Anton (1832-89); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by Anton Romako)

Playing Basketball
Andreas Bauer

Testing witches by throwing them in a river (woodcut)
3245496 Testing witches by throwing them in a river (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Turkish Girl, having coffee on the sofa, 18th century (engraving)
STC121859 Turkish Girl, having coffee on the sofa, 18th century (engraving) by Haussard, Jean-Baptiste (fl.1679-1749); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Colonel Davy Crockett soaking his head and shoulders in Salt River
AQS254862 Colonel Davy Crockett soaking his head and shoulders in Salt River, from Crocketts Almanac, 1837 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

"Dunking" (from the series "Metropolis")
Dieter Matthes

n/t
Paulo Medeiros

Juvenile Tricks (Liber Studiorum, part V, plate 22), January 1, 1811. Creator: JMW Turner
Juvenile Tricks (Liber Studiorum, part V, plate 22), January 1, 1811

Spaniel Bath Date: 1948

Spain, Madrid, Eating churros with hot chocolate

Ducking stool punishment for a Jamestown woman
Jamestown woman led to the ducking stool for public humiliation, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The Lady of the Lake - Old Soak fished out of the water
The Lady of the Lake - A Drunken Old Soak is fished out of the water by a dapper gent in a punt. Her bottle heads for the bottom and perhaps the dunking has sobered her up! Date: circa 1915

Aloo Gosht, chunky meat curry in deep bowl with two handles, pieces of bread, overhead view

Cup of tea, thermogram
Cup of tea. Image 4 of 4. Thermogram of a hand dipping a biscuit into a cup of tea. The colours show variations in temperature

Cheese fondue. Bread held on skewers has been dipped into the fondue

Boiled egg in an eggcup, X-ray
Boiled egg. Coloured X-ray of a boiled egg in a metal egg-cup (coil), with a piece of bread being dipped in the yolk

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"Dunking: A Journey Through Time and Culture" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the diverse manifestations of "dunking" throughout history. From heartwarming family moments to societal rituals and even sporting triumphs, the concept has woven its way into various aspects of our lives. We start with a tender scene captured in 1873, where an artist's wife Sophie stands proudly alongside their daughters Mathilda and Adele. Their joyful expressions reflect the simple pleasure found in playfully dunking cookies into milk, creating cherished memories that transcend time. However, not all instances were as innocent. In Manchester during 1819, pen & ink sketches depict a darker side to society as prostitutes are subjected to public humiliation through ducking. These haunting images serve as a reminder of how power dynamics have shaped our understanding of this act over centuries. Moving on from historical contexts, we delve into street basketball - an urban playground where athletes defy gravity by soaring through the air for breathtaking dunks. The energy and passion exuded by these players demonstrate how dunking has evolved into an art form within itself – a symbol of strength and skill. Yet beyond sports lies another intriguing facet: cultural traditions. Centuries ago, witches were tested by being thrown into rivers; their survival or lack thereof determined their fate. This woodcut illustration transports us back to times when superstition dictated people's actions – showcasing how dunking was once employed as a means for judgment or punishment. Shifting gears once more, we encounter an enchantingly engraved image from the 18th century depicting a Turkish girl leisurely sipping coffee on her sofa while contemplating life's mysteries. Here we see that even solitary moments can be enhanced by indulging in small pleasures like dipping biscuits into one's drink – reminding us that sometimes it is in these quiet acts that true contentment resides.