Exclamation Collection

B1978.43.1492
For Children. The Gates of Paradise, Plate 9, "Alas!"

Caricature illustration by W Heath Robinson. Showing angry man being hit by golf ball in foreground, woman with finger in her ear, two golfers in background looking

All the flags of the Allies fanned out
The card carries a verse entitled For a little Scrap of Paper'. This is a play on the German Chancellor's reported exclamation when he learned that Britain would honour her treaty obligations

Ingenious, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368839 Ingenious, 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

Comic postcard, Little boy meets his godmother Date: 20th century

Poster issued by Leningrad Advertisement Bureau, 1926 (colour litho)
3106703 Poster issued by Leningrad Advertisement Bureau, 1926 (colour litho) by Bulanov, Dmitri Anatolyevich (1898-1942); 41x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster, Please Keep Britain Tidy, design by Reginald Mount. circa 1950

Archimedes exclaiming Eureka! (chromolitho)
974023 Archimedes exclaiming Eureka! (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimedes exclaiming Eureka)

Caricature (oil on panel)
LST204174 Caricature (oil on panel) by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-c.61); 27.6x40 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

The Artistic Smoker by H M Bateman - or, Practice Makes Perfect. This illustration shows an artist teaching himself to blow smoke rings. His easel is abandoned in the background

The Above Have Arrived by H M Bateman is an illustration of the arrival of quads and the reaction of the new father to this news

Almighty God - My Mother, from The Monk engraved by Victor Edouard L Epine
XJF137490 Almighty God - My Mother, from The Monk engraved by Victor Edouard L Epine (1835-92) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafitte, Louis (1770-1828) (after); Private Collection; French

Exclamation of the coronation of the Prince and Princess of Orange, 1689, Jan Luyken, 1689-1691

My Son! My Son!, plate 10 from For Children. The Gates of Paradise, 1793
XYC146939 My Son! My Son!, plate 10 from For Children. The Gates of Paradise, 1793 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 9.6x6.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Gentleman crashes on his bicycle and utters a loud... " Mark of exclamation!" Date: circa 1940s

Competitors finishing the Windermere marathon in the Lake District UK
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"Expressions of Exclamation: A Visual Journey through Art and Illustration" In this captivating collection, we delve into the world of exclamation, where emotions burst forth in unexpected ways. From a caricature illustration by W Heath Robinson depicting an angry man being struck by a golf ball, to a woman covering her ear as if startled by a loud noise, these images capture the power of surprise. As we explore further, we encounter flags of the Allies fanned out proudly, symbolizing unity and triumph. The ingenious artwork from 1893 on watercolor paper showcases the artist's ability to evoke exclamations through their craft. Moving onto comic postcards and posters from different eras, we witness little boys meeting their godmothers with wide-eyed wonder and Leningrad's Advertisement Bureau urging citizens to keep Britain tidy. These visuals remind us that even mundane moments can elicit exclamations when seen through an artistic lens. Archimedes exclaiming "Eureka. " in a vibrant chromolithograph takes us back to ancient times when discoveries were met with sheer excitement. Caricatures painted in oil on panel bring humor into play as they exaggerate human expressions for comedic effect. The works of H M Bateman take center stage with "The Artistic Smoker, " showcasing how even simple acts like smoking can lead to surprising reactions. In "The Above Have Arrived, " Bateman captures the chaos that ensues when unexpected guests make an entrance. Delving deeper into literature engravings such as "Wild Darrie" by Christie Murray and H Herman transport us into thrilling narratives that leave readers gasping for breath at every twist and turn. Meanwhile, Victor Edouard L Epine's engraving titled "Almighty God - My Mother" evokes profound exclamations about faith and motherhood. Through this visual journey encompassing various art forms across time periods, one thing becomes clear – a universal language that transcends words.