Forgetful Collection

Andrews Liver Salt poster by John Hassall
I must have left it behind. A bemused gent scratches his head as he searches his suitcase for his precious tin of Andrews Liver Salt. It is, of course, in his back trouser pocket. Date: c.1920

An Oversight: an watercolour artist setting himself up on a rock to paint a storm
6031064 An Oversight: an watercolour artist setting himself up on a rock to paint a storm and lamenting the fact he has forgotten to bring water with him (litho) by Rabier

Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf, 1928 (oil on board)
656240 Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf, 1928 (oil on board) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 45x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf)

Elegant lady having her feet washed by her maid, engraved by Dupin
STC428328 Elegant lady having her feet washed by her maid, engraved by Dupin, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

Comic postcard, Man greets woman in the street - memory training Date: 20th century

Under the Cliffs (engraving)
6021263 Under the Cliffs (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Cliffs. Yet still forgetful of days flight / The mystic twilight found us)

The Absent-minded Reveller, (pencil, coloured pencil and w / c on paper)
1195641 The Absent-minded Reveller, (pencil, coloured pencil and w/c on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 35.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Clothing Fashion 1958. Audry Wayne modelling a pattern dress with frill skirt. July 1958 P006900

DONT FORGET BOARD
A timely reminder board! A handy household appointments or tasks jotter pad, with a picture of Big Ben on it and a handy pen attached. Date: 1930s

Cartoon, The distracted gardener, WW1
Cartoon, The distracted gardener. A man is having trouble remembering what he planted in his garden. He thinks it might have been a bag of sugar! Date: 1917

Forgetfulness, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Forgetfulness, conceptual image. Post-it note stuck to a hand as a memory aid

Diary reminder, post-it note
Diary reminder. Post-it note placed on a diary to remind the diary owner not to forget an appointment

Thinking, conceptual image
Thinking. Conceptual comic strip image of a woman with an empty thought bubble (upper right). This image may represent the process of thinking, as well as concepts such as ones mind going blank

Dementia, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Dementia, conceptual image. Composite of two images of an old womans face, joined by a jagged line. At left is a photographic negative version, and at right is an ordinary version

Town folk back from country / W H Robinson
An absent minded man fresh back from the countryside after the war, forgets that he is back in town and set off to work with a pitch fork and farmers smock

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"Memories Lost and Found: A Journey through Forgetfulness" In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the realm of forgetfulness and its intriguing manifestations. The Andrews Liver Salt poster by John Hassall serves as a reminder that even the most mundane tasks can slip our minds. Meanwhile, "An Oversight" depicts a watercolour artist stranded on a rock without his essential supplies, showcasing the frustration of forgetting. The "Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf" painting from 1928 invites us to explore the enigmatic nature of memory itself. As we ponder its meaning, an elegant lady being attended to by her maid reminds us that even those in privileged positions are not immune to forgetfulness. A humorous comic postcard from the 20th century portrays a man undergoing memory training while greeting a woman in the street. It tickles our funny bone but also highlights society's efforts to combat forgetfulness. The engraving titled "Under the Cliffs" transports us to serene landscapes where memories may be lost amidst nature's grandeur. On another note, "The Absent-minded Reveller, " rendered with pencil and colored pencils on paper, captures moments when our thoughts wander away during joyous gatherings. As we encounter the "DONT FORGET BOARD, " it becomes clear that reminders play an integral role in combating forgetfulness. A cartoon depicting a distracted gardener during World War I reminds us how external factors can contribute to lapses in memory. Shifting gears towards fashion history, Audrey Wayne models a pattern dress with frill skirt from 1958 – reminding us how trends come and go but memories persist within timeless garments. Conceptual images representing both general forgetfulness and Alzheimer's disease serve as poignant reminders of the fragility of our recollections. They prompt reflection on how precious memories shape who we are and what happens when they slip away. Through these diverse artistic expressions, we embark on an introspective journey, exploring the intricacies of forgetfulness.