Intoxicated Collection

HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

HOGARTH: BEER STREET. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth

With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead The face upon the floor
DRINKING, 1925. With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead " The face upon the floor." Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

SILENT FILM: PARIS, 1926. Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore at the bar of an Apache Den in Paris, 1926

NOAHs DRUNKENESS (Genesis 9: 20-23). French manuscript illumination, c1250

The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000864 The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

A sailor drinking, 1850
3478408 A sailor drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a sailor drinking. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two drunks
3478289 Two drunks; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting two drunks, one of which is throwing up. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sailor drinking, 1850
3478403 A sailor drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a sailor drinking. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850
3478386 A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a husband and wife arguing outside of a public house in London)

A drunken man at a gin shop, 1850
3478092 A drunken man at a gin shop, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man at a gin shop. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dishevelled man looking at the skeleton of a dinosaur, 1850
3478050 A dishevelled man looking at the skeleton of a dinosaur, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dishevelled man looking at the skeleton of a dinosaur)

A drunkard staggering along, 1850
3478404 A drunkard staggering along, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a drunkard staggering along. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drunk being confronted, 1850
3478395 Drunk being confronted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting drunk being confronted by a Custom's Officer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Le Someil D'Erigone. The Sleep of Erigone. Semi naked woman resting on a bed
1000953 Le Someil D'Erigone. The Sleep of Erigone. Semi naked woman resting on a bed. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

A drunken man on horseback, 1850
3478401 A drunken man on horseback, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drunken, obese, man on horseback in a stream. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A drunkard staggering along, 1850
3478402 A drunkard staggering along, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a drunkard staggering along. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon, Jimmy Hopper, Drink to me only with thine eyes Date: 1919

Baccanale (oil on canvas)
1108953 Baccanale (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: by Nicolas Poussin); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Orpheus torn to pieces by the Bacchantes (chromolitho)
1094450 Orpheus torn to pieces by the Bacchantes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus torn to pieces by the Bacchantes)

She and he, the last bomb - Emile Loubet and Marianne fall asleep at the Xmas table, 1905. (litho)
3666845 She and he, the last bomb - Emile Loubet and Marianne fall asleep at the Xmas table, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Drunkenness of Noah, 1509 (fresco)
6334488 The Drunkenness of Noah, 1509 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian, out of copyright

The King Drinks (oil on canvas)
622817 The King Drinks (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678) (studio of); 156.2x218.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)
693810 Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool) by Flemish School, (17th century); 257x384 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting the Triumph of Bacchus)

Merry Company on a Terrace, c. 1673-5 (oil on canvas)
3615928 Merry Company on a Terrace, c.1673-5 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 141x131.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696771 Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Dionysus, Kato Paphos, Cyprus; (add.info.: Dionysus the Greek god of wine)

A Bacchanal (recto) (pen & black ink)
880381 A Bacchanal (recto) (pen & black ink) by Lafage, Raymond (1656-84); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 6 1/16 x 12 1/16 in. (15.4 x 30.64 cm) (sight) 12 7/16 x 18 1/8 in

Peasant Dance (oil on panel)
XIR420043 Peasant Dance (oil on panel) by Wildens, Jan (1586-1653); 55.4x93.3 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: previously titled Bacchanale; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Silenus (oil on canvas)
XIR444210 Silenus (oil on canvas) by Roussel, Ker Xavier (1867-1944); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Silene; ); French, out of copyright

Bar-room Scene, 1835 (oil on canvas)
2968484 Bar-room Scene, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); 57.4x69.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; William Owen and Erna Sawyer Goodman Collection; American

The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) (detail of 52672)
ALG232644 The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) (detail of 52672) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Dance of maenads to Dionysos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438539 Dance of maenads to Dionysos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble)
ALG232649 The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Scene from Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor : Falstaff
WAG451529 Scene from Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor : Falstaff, Bardolf and Hostess, 1860 (w/c on paper) by Keeling, William Knight (1807-86); 45x60 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party
465993 Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party, 1799 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

The merry homecoming, 1670-79 (oil on canvas)
3709941 The merry homecoming, 1670-79 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 68x99 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The cheerful homestores)

Postcard of a German drunk, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660048 Postcard of a German drunk, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Silenus, drunk, copy of a Greek original (marble)
NUL407062 Silenus, drunk, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 100 cm; Musee Archeologique, Narbonne, France; out of copyright

How merrily we live that Soldiers be, c. 1828 (colour litho)
2975465 A How merrily we live that Soldiers beA, c.1828 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Published by A Sharpe. Associated with the Hussars)

Bacchanal with the vat of wine, 1470-90 (pen & ink on paper)
885941 Bacchanal with the vat of wine, 1470-90 (pen & ink on paper) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

A Bacchanalian Revel (oil on canvas)
869419 A Bacchanalian Revel (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 111x143.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Allegory of Autumn, c. 1642-44 (etching)
880368 Allegory of Autumn, c.1642-44 (etching) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 19 1/2 x 28 1/8 in)

The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble)
BEN52672 The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); height: 20 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

The Village Glee Singers (engraving)
451682 The Village Glee Singers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); 21x25 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497524 Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Relapse (engraving)
981328 The Relapse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relapse. Plate III from The Progress of Intemperance by John Ross Dix)

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"Exploring the Dark Side: A Journey into the World of Intoxication" Step back in time with iconic artworks and historical references that shed light on the theme of intoxication. Hogarth's famous engravings, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " vividly depict contrasting scenes of societal consequences brought about by excessive drinking. Transporting us to 1926 Paris, a silent film captures Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore immersed in the atmosphere of an Apache Den, where alcohol flows freely amidst a vibrant nightlife. Delving further into history, we encounter Noah's drunkenness as depicted in a French manuscript illumination from c1250. This biblical tale serves as a reminder that even ancient civilizations grappled with the effects of intoxication. Cartoonist Jimmy Hopper humorously suggests that one can be intoxicated not only by alcohol but also through love or admiration. His cartoon cleverly portrays this idea with his illustration titled "Drink to me only with thine eyes. " The demonization of Chinese immigrants is revealed through an intriguing lithograph from 1890 titled "King of the Opium Ring. " It highlights how stereotypes were perpetuated during times when opium addiction was prevalent. Artistic masterpieces such as "The Embracing Cavalier" and "Baccanale" demonstrate how artists have long been fascinated by depicting moments infused with revelry and indulgence. Moving beyond human experiences, we witness Akarevuro, a dominant silverback mountain gorilla who appears intoxicated by power within his social hierarchy. This glimpse into nature reminds us that intoxication takes various forms across species. A comic postcard aptly named "Perils of the Demon Drink - Hallucinations" humorously warns against excessive consumption while playfully illustrating its potential consequences. Finally, Plate VI from The Drunkards Children series published in 1848 showcases brutal violence resulting from frequent alcohol use. Serving as a cautionary tale, it emphasizes the importance of moderation and responsible drinking.