Licentious Collection

The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, pub
2962498 The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana)

Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962527 Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A New Summons to all the Merry Making Jades that attend at Horn Fair (woodcut)
STC255921 A New Summons to all the Merry Making Jades that attend at Horn Fair (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printed and sold by T)

The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes
NCO190485 The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, published by William Humphrey in 1784 (hand-coloured etching) by Rowlandson

Interior of an Inn with Card Players (oil on panel)
LST257055 Interior of an Inn with Card Players (oil on panel) by Herp, Willem van the Elder (1614-77); 61x91.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189718 Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Bacchanal by Gustave Dore

Engraving depicting The dissipated habits of Chares of Athen
Chares of Athens. 4th century BC. Athenian general. Engraving depicting The dissipated habits of Chares. History of the Nations. 19th century. Colored

Fifth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU, fifth earl of SANDWICH Licentious nobleman Date: 1743 - 1814

James Gardiner
JAMES GARDINER soldier who lived a licentious life until 1719, when a supernatural vision converted him to behave himself Date: 1688 - 1745

Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint)
XJF294026 Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Riotous scene in a tavern during the period of the French Revolution, c
XIR391121 Riotous scene in a tavern during the period of the French Revolution, c.1789 (w/c on paper) by Bericourt, Etienne (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Thomas Brown, Writer
THOMAS BROWN Licentious satirical writer, known as Tom Brown. Date: 1663 - 1704

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"Exploring the Licentiousness of Past Eras: A Captivating Journey through Art and Literature" Step back in time as we delve into the licentious world of history, where scandalous behavior and debauchery ran rampant. Engraving depicting The dissipated habits of Chares of Athen reveals a glimpse into the wild excesses that characterized ancient Athens. Bandelures, published by S. W. Fores in 1791 (etching), takes us to an era when indulgence knew no bounds. Adrian Beverland's mezzotint engraving from 1686 exposes the provocative nature of society during his time. Lady Hamiltons Attitudes, captured in a captivating black and white photo from c. 1790 (etching), showcases the seductive allure and uninhibited expressions of women during this period. Ms Fr 12420 The Bawdy Women, a vellum illustration from Giovanni Boccaccio's De Claris Mulieribus (1313-75), offers an unapologetic portrayal of female sensuality. The Devonshire presents us with two intriguing pieces - "Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, " which sheds light on political corruption intertwined with licentious practices; and "Interior of an Inn with Card Players, " an oil painting that immerses us in a scene filled with gambling and vice. Intriguingly titled works such as "Evening Consolation" (1785) provide hand-colored engravings that offer solace amidst a world consumed by hedonism. Meanwhile, "A New Summons to all the Merry Making Jades that attend at Horn Fair" transports us to raucous festivities where merriment reigns supreme. As we explore these historical artifacts, it becomes evident that even figures like Fifth Earl Sandwich were not immune to their own licentious tendencies. Vices Overlooked in the New Proclamation is another publication that exposes the hypocrisy and indulgence prevalent in society.