Itchy Collection

Skin diseases of infants
5855399 Skin diseases of infants; (add.info.: Red gum or Strophulus, a skin disease affecting infants, and Lichen simplex, a thickening of the skin after pruritus)

Beach at Cape May, c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Beach at Cape May, c1840. Two men seated on folding stools sit on the sand despite clouds of annoying insects. Cape May, New Jersey, is among the oldest American seaside resorts

Young Girl Chasing Fleas, c1720s. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Lebel
Young Girl Chasing Fleas, c1720s

Chinese Lion Chewing Its Paw, First half of 19th century. Creator: Tadatoshi
Chinese Lion Chewing Its Paw, First half of 19th century

A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century

Seated woman scratching her head, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Seated woman scratching her head, late 18th-early 19th century

"There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386673 " There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Comic postcard, Man scratching himself on his bed Date: 20th century

im not male
Mohsen Etemadifar

Lion (Panthera leo) shaking off flies, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Hunting for fleas Date: 1843

Antarctica. Gentoo penguin scratches its head

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Cat Sorrel Abyssinian. Date:

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Cat Singapura. scratching. Date:

Dachshund (Canis familiaris) scratching itself, side view

A duet under difficulties, 1863
Emily:(sotto voce) My goodness, Edith, what shall I do? My nose itches so dreadfully, and we are coming to the most difficult part." Date: 1863

Itchy skin
MODEL RELEASED. Girl suffering from itchy skin as a result of an allergic reaction. She is eight years old

Eczema, SEM
Eczema, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Eczema is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin

Head lice
MODEL RELEASED. Head lice. Boy scratching head to relieve the itchy effects of head lice. He is six years old. Head lice live amongst the hairs of the human head

Southern elephant seal moulting
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) juvenile moulting. Southern elephant seals live in the open waters of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica

midge bites on a man
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Games / Itchy / Warney 18C
Four boys playing Le Cheval Fondu, known in the UK as Itchy or Warney

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In the late 18th-early 19th century, a seated woman is caught in a moment of frustration as she scratches her head. The creator, Hokusai, captures the essence of an "itchy" situation perfectly. "There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea, " exclaims A Book of Nonsense published in London around 1875. This comic postcard showcases how even the most dignified individuals can be driven to scratching themselves on their bed. But let's not forget that itchiness knows no gender boundaries. Whether male or female, we've all experienced those moments when we just can't resist scratching ourselves. It's universal. Sometimes it feels like hunting for fleas becomes our sole purpose in life. We search high and low, determined to find relief from that incessant itch. Even mighty creatures like lions and African elephants are not immune to pesky flies causing them discomfort. In Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mana Pools NP respectively, these majestic animals shake off their annoyance with powerful grace. Cecil Aldin's illustrations in A Dog Day depict dogs engaging in relatable behaviors - including scratching themselves silly. These mischievous pups remind us that sometimes giving into an itch is simply irresistible. And let's not forget about Antarctica. Even Gentoo penguins scratch their heads from time to time amidst icy landscapes. Their comical antics bring laughter while reminding us that itchiness transcends borders and climates. From historic artworks capturing human frustrations to wildlife encounters with bothersome insects, itching is a sensation shared by all living beings. So next time you find yourself reaching for that satisfying scratch, remember you're not alone - itchy situations unite us all.