Foolish Collection (page 8)

Parable of the wise and foolish virgins, Anonymous, 1720

Flying Terms Defined - Flier Education. A jolly cartoon dog demonstrates some flight terminology: Power Diving (attempt to grab a bone thwarted)

WW1 - Soldier gives away all souvenir buttons from uniform
WW1 - A slightly daft-looking young Soldier has to resort to a large safety pin, as he has given away all the souvenir buttons from his uniform to family and female admirers... Date: circa 1915

A rather feeble suitor with a rather loud suit
He: " Oh! Smile upon my suit." She: " I do, I do. I can t help it." Date: 1895

Turkish Archytype smoking a pipe conected to a stove
Caricature Turkish Archytype smoking a pipe connected to a stove Date: circa late 1920s

Charles VI (1368-1422) King of France from 1380, known as The Foolish, he became deranged in 1392. Father of Catherine of Valois, queen of Henry V of England. Copperplate engraving, 1793

The Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, Painted By F.g. Schadow, Friedrich Wilhelm Von Schadow, 1788-1862, 1851 Engraving

THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS, From the Picture by Arthur Muller, Mueller

Warthog - male - in mud
ASW-3534 Warthog - male - in mud phacochoerus aethiopicus Alan J. S. Weaving contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Foolish fashion. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon depicting the latest in womens fashions, such as a pagoda-style dress and furs to match the shaved poodle

Weather Reports - Glass Falling - Storms Expected! A careless waiter with poor tray technique allows a glass of liquor to fall down the front of a smart gentlemans waistcoat

Dunderpate and his schoolmaster. The teacher says hes never known such a lazy, stupid fellow, and believes he hasn t enough sense to go in when it rains. Date: 1938

JL. Simple Simon
Simple Simon fishing in a bucket... late 19th century

D Carleton-Smythe. Simple Simon
Simple Simon met a pieman going to the fair... 20th century

The Struldbrugs / Gulliver
GULLIVER IN LUGGNAGG The Struldbrugs live for ever, and are exceedingly unhappy about it, becoming foolish, opinionative, peevish, unloving and unloved... Date: First published: 1726

Icarus and Daedelus. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), showing the fall of Icarus (centre), watched by his father Daedalus (upper centre)

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Foolish Tommy Pigeon
Foolish Tommy Pigeon. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Mr Popple throws his hat at the fox, much to the Master of Fox Hounds disgust

A father and two sons on a motorbike in Xian city, northern china, none of whom are wearing crash helmets
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A car stuck in the snow on Kirkstone Pass near Ambleside in the Lake District UK
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Torino Dance Marathon
At Torino, police call a halt to a dance marathon, described as una stolta gara - a foolish competition

Myth / Tibet / Musulman
FOOLISH YOUNG MUSSUMLAN The foolish young Mussulman is pursued by his own shadow, although he tries desparately to escape!

Myth / Tibet / Tiger / Jackal
THE JACKAL AND THE TIGER The tiger and the monkey approach the jackals den, but the jackal frightens away the foolish tiger

Canute Reproves Courtier
Canute demonstrates that the flattery of his courtiers is foolish, by showing them that he cannot turn back the sea as they had suggested

Tortoise & Two Ducks
THE TORTOISE & TWO DUCKS A tortoise wishing to travel is flown by grasping a stick in its mouth, supported by two ducks; the foolish tortoise speaks and plummets to earth

Mad Jack of Margate: a local character who added to the colour of Margate making your seaside holiday complete. Daft hat aside, we don t know what form his madness took

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"Foolishness in Art: Exploring the Depths of Human Folly" From ancient parables to nursery rhymes, foolishness has been a recurring theme throughout history. In William John Wainwright's "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins" (1899), we witness the consequences of unpreparedness and lack of foresight. Moving on to Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, we delve into a world where wisdom is often overshadowed by foolish actions. This captivating artwork serves as a reminder that folly can be found even in the most mundane settings. Remember the tale of the "Three Little Pigs"? Their encounter with a foolish wolf teaches us valuable lessons about planning ahead and not underestimating potential dangers. In Mr Popple Drunk (1898), we are confronted with the consequences of excessive indulgence. This humorous depiction reminds us that intoxication can lead to poor decision-making and regrettable outcomes. The Tarot Card Fool from the 17th century symbolizes both naivety and new beginnings. It warns against blindly embracing opportunities without considering their potential pitfalls. During World War I, through cartoons like "The Dropped Pilot, " we see how misplaced trust or blind loyalty can lead to disastrous results. This poignant image serves as a cautionary tale about following misguided leaders without questioning their motives. Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper (1797), portrays King Midas' foolish desire for wealth at any cost. It highlights how obsession with material possessions can cloud judgment and cause irreversible damage. Francisco Goya's Plate 80 from Los Caprichos: It is time (Ya es hora. ) (1799) offers biting social commentary on human follies such as greed, ignorance, and superstition. Goya's work serves as an artistic mirror reflecting society's flaws back at us. J Mercer's portrayal of Gotham's three wise men challenges the notion of wisdom itself.