High Life Collection

High Life at Midnight, 1769
1574314 High Life at Midnight, 1769; (add.info.: Engraving of the high life at midnight. Print shows a street scene: five upper class men)

High Life (engraving)
3652648 High Life (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Life. Illustration for The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer (Virtue)

Sierra Leone Street Scenes, "A Marriage in High Life"(engraving)
1038426 Sierra Leone Street Scenes, " A Marriage in High Life" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sierra Leone Street Scenes)

Holiday Sketches (engraving)
1622062 Holiday Sketches (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 September 1882)

High Life (engraving)
1105810 High Life (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Life. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

High Life of London: The Octagon Room at the Kings Theatre (coloured engraving)
583858 High Life of London: The Octagon Room at the Kings Theatre (coloured engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Life of London)

Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory (engraving)
1591153 Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory)

A Sinhalese Marriage in High Life, the Reception (engraving)
1046222 A Sinhalese Marriage in High Life, the Reception (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sinhalese Marriage in High Life, the Reception)

Marriage in High Life (engraving)
607003 Marriage in High Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage in High Life); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Marriage in High Life, the Wedding of Lady Thedora Grosvenor and Mr T Merthyr Guest (engraving)
1059529 Marriage in High Life, the Wedding of Lady Thedora Grosvenor and Mr T Merthyr Guest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage in High Life)

Low Life - High Life, 1829 (c1900). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Low Life - High Life, 1829 (c1900). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Taste in High Life, 1798. Artist: Samuel Phillips
Taste in High Life, 1798. A satire on affected manners. A man holds a saucer and a woman daintily holds the teacup. Another woman tickles a black servant under the chin

High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Characters in High Life... 1795
Characters in High Life sketched at The New Rooms Opera House - Delightful Task! to teach the young idea how to shoot, 1795. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

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Courtship High Life December 15 1785 Hand-colored etching
Artokoloro

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Characters High Life June 20 1795 Etching Plate
Artokoloro

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"High Life: A Glimpse into Extravagance and Elegance" Step into a world of opulence and grandeur, where the elite indulge in the finer things that life has to offer. From Sierra Leone Street Scenes to the bustling Octagon Room at the Kings Theatre, these engravings capture moments of high society living. In "A Marriage in High Life, " we witness a union celebrated with utmost splendor and sophistication. The exquisite details showcased in this engraving transport us to an era where love was intertwined with luxury. As we explore further, "Holiday Sketches" take us on a visual journey through various destinations, each adorned with lavishness. Whether it's at the Ben Nevis Observatory or amidst Sinhalese festivities, high life knows no boundaries. The allure of high society is not limited to weddings alone; it extends even beyond matrimony. "Marriage in High Life" depicts Lady Thedora Grosvenor's nuptials to Mr T Merthyr Guest—a union that epitomizes extravagance and social standing. Yet, as we marvel at these scenes of affluence, let us not forget that there exists a stark contrast between low life and high life. Edwin Henry Landseer's artwork titled "Low Life - High Life" serves as a reminder that privilege often comes hand-in-hand with disparity. Nevertheless, taste plays an integral role in maintaining one's status within high society. Samuel Phillips' masterpiece titled "Taste in High Life" captures this essence perfectly—showcasing how refined preferences define one's place among the upper echelons. Lastly, Caldwell's depiction of "High-Life Below Stairs" sheds light on the unseen lives of those who serve within these extravagant households. It reminds us that behind every luxurious facade lies countless individuals working tirelessly to maintain appearances. These engravings provide glimpses into a world filled with excess and refinement, where the pursuit of pleasure knows no bounds.