Humours Collection

Four Temperaments 16C
THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS - phlegmatic - sanguine - melancholic - choleric

Claudius Galen (Bust)
CLAUDIUS GALEN Greek physician working in Rome, at court of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus : he tended the gladiators, and voiced theory of humours. Date: 129 - 199

Conversion of Galen
CLAUDIUS GALEN " Conversion of Galen" Greek physician to 5 Roman emperors and to gladiators. Author of the theory of the 4 humours

Arthur Moreland, commercial artist, best known for his book Humours of History, published in 1921, containing 160 comic historical cartoons from The Daily News

The Four Humours with their representative animals. Choleric, with lion: Sanguine, with ape: Phlegmatic
527501 The Four Humours with their representative animals. Choleric, with lion: Sanguine, with ape: Phlegmatic, with sheep: Melancholic, with pig

Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804
527539 Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804. Cartoon by James Gillray (1757-1815) English caricaturist

No Admittance (engraving)
1614422 No Admittance (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Admittance. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 December 1885)

Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago (chromolitho)
1062063 Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago)

A Baby Barber, "Five Men in Seven Minutes"(engraving)
1063291 A Baby Barber, " Five Men in Seven Minutes" (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Baby Barber, " Five Men in Seven Minutes")

A Wet Day (engraving)
1614415 A Wet Day (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wet Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 December 1885)

Humours of the General Election (engraving)
1603333 Humours of the General Election (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the General Election)

The Lord Mayors Show, 1902 (engraving)
1601239 The Lord Mayors Show, 1902 (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Show, 1902, Humours of the Annual Civic Pageant)

Ben Jonson
Benjamin Jonson (1572-1637) was an English playwright and poet, whose artistry exerted a lasting impact upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours. Date: 1875

Princely Amusements or The Humors of the Family, 1812 (coloured engraving)
LMG162289 Princely Amusements or The Humors of the Family, 1812 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

The Glutton, from Exercices d Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes
CHT237297 The Glutton, from Exercices d Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes Humaines, engraved by R. Brichet, published in Augsbourg, 1783-84 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goez

Ridotto Al Fresco; or, the humours of Spring Gardenss (engraving)
586300 Ridotto Al Fresco; or, the humours of Spring Gardenss (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ridotto Al Fresco; or)

Humours of West Indian Life, At the Barber s. 1892

Humours of the Past Month (engraving)
1616593 Humours of the Past Month (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the Past Month)

Sketches at Goodwood, Humours of the Course and Paddock (litho)
1628992 Sketches at Goodwood, Humours of the Course and Paddock (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Goodwood, Humours of the Course and Paddock)

Humours of Grouse Driving (engraving)
1041541 Humours of Grouse Driving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Grouse Driving)

The Humours of Boxing Day (engraving)
1053292 The Humours of Boxing Day (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of Boxing Day)

Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma (engraving)
1055099 Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma)

Humours of the Cricket-Field (engraving)
1053702 Humours of the Cricket-Field (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the Cricket-Field)

Humours of the Hunting-Field (engraving)
1598575 Humours of the Hunting-Field (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the Hunting-Field. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 March 1899)

Humours of the Elections (engraving)
1603400 Humours of the Elections (engraving) by Walker, Francis S. (1848-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the Elections. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 July 1892)

Drunk in an omnibus (engraving)
736071 Drunk in an omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The humours of the young man of the period; Drunk in an omnibus; from The Days Doings)

Some Humours of the Wheel (engraving)
2794973 Some Humours of the Wheel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Humours of the Wheel. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper (1896/97)

The Wind-up of the "Inventories", Humours of the Musical Jury (engraving)
1614325 The Wind-up of the " Inventories", Humours of the Musical Jury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Humours of St Giless (engraving)
582430 The Humours of St Giless (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of St Giles s)

Breathing a Vein, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving)
NCO260481 Breathing a Vein, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Humours of Campaigning in Burma (engraving)
1054998 Humours of Campaigning in Burma (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Campaigning in Burma)

The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner (chromolitho)
1047166 The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner)

The Recent Naval Manoeuvres, the Humours of Coaling in the Red Fleet (engraving)
1047574 The Recent Naval Manoeuvres, the Humours of Coaling in the Red Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Naval Manoeuvres)

The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at Islington (engraving)
1600436 The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at Islington (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at Islington)

The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho)
1605330 The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Humours of the London Season, as seen by a Parisian (engraving)
1603439 Humours of the London Season, as seen by a Parisian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the London Season, as seen by a Parisian)

Humours of the Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1056194 Humours of the Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Humours of the Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1056193 Humours of the Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road in Byegone Days (colour litho)
1038574 Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road in Byegone Days (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures)

Humours of Gardening in London (engraving)
1046379 Humours of Gardening in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Gardening in London)

The Humours of the Lottery (engraving)
559861 The Humours of the Lottery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of the Lottery.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Gentle Emetic, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving)
NCO260482 Gentle Emetic, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (engraving)
1600674 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers, CIV Day, Humours of the Crowd)

With the Tientsin Relief Force, Humours of the March (litho)
1600093 With the Tientsin Relief Force, Humours of the March (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Tientsin Relief Force)

Humours of Electioneering (engraving)
1614352 Humours of Electioneering (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Electioneering)

A Snare for the Boers, an Indispensable Feature at a Blockhouse on the Transvaal Railway, Humours of the War
1037434 A Snare for the Boers, an Indispensable Feature at a Blockhouse on the Transvaal Railway, Humours of the War, Boers trying newly captured Mounts (litho) by Maud, William T

The Coming Election, the Humours of Canvassing (engraving)
1047444 The Coming Election, the Humours of Canvassing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming Election, the Humours of Canvassing)

After the Battle of Omdurman, bringing the Sick and Wounded down to Cairo (litho)
1063861 After the Battle of Omdurman, bringing the Sick and Wounded down to Cairo (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Omdurman)

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"Humours: A Journey through Time and Laughter" Step into the world of humours, where laughter and medicine intertwine. From the ancient teachings of Claudius Galen to the humorous caricatures by James Gillray, this caption takes you on a whimsical ride through history. In the 16th century, Four Temperaments emerged as a theory explaining human behavior based on bodily fluids. This concept fascinated scholars like Galen, whose bust stands tall as a testament to his contributions. The Conversion of Galen marked a turning point in medical practices. Arthur Moreland's innovative ideas challenged traditional beliefs, paving the way for modern medicine we know today. But amidst all seriousness, humor found its place even in unexpected corners. A slogan painted on a British artillery shell brought smiles during times of war – reminding soldiers that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Breathing a Vein Blood letting became an amusing spectacle captured by James Gillray's cartoon in 1804. The exaggerated scene showcased physicians bleeding patients from their arms with comical flair. No Admittance. Engraved signs added an element of playfulness to everyday life – inviting curiosity while keeping secrets hidden behind closed doors. Humours extended beyond medical realms; it seeped into various aspects of society. Horse-racing events embraced mirthful moments depicted vividly in chromolithographs titled "Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago. " Even barbershops had their fair share of amusement with "A Baby Barber" engraving depicting five men getting haircuts within seven minutes – surely an entertaining feat. Rainy days couldn't dampen spirits when "A Wet Day" engraving showcased people finding joy despite unfavorable weather conditions – proving that humor can brighten any gloomy day. Political campaigns also witnessed hilarious episodes as seen in "Humours of the General Election. " Satirical engravings captured politicians' antics and provided comic relief during tense times.