Misbehaviour Collection

Boy Scrumping Apples
A little boy climbs a fence in order to steal some enticing- looking apples: a little dog watches approvingly

A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850
3478003 A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a nursemaid who has disciplined a child by making them face the corner whilst the other children continue to play)

Georgian Royal Antics
Illustration by Steven Spurrier (1878-1961), showing the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830) and Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

A stormy session in the Italian parliament (engraving)
2789390 A stormy session in the Italian parliament (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A stormy session in the Italian parliament)

If you carry on like this I ll throw you all out the door! (colour litho)
2818898 If you carry on like this I ll throw you all out the door! (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The wilful child (coloured engraving)
5998926 The wilful child (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wilful child)

Cartoon, Child sent to bed for misbehaviour. 1923

Cutting off Supplies (oil on panel)
476709 Cutting off Supplies (oil on panel) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 46x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Spoilt Child or the Ridiculous Parents, early 19th century (coloured engraving)
CHT177413 The Spoilt Child or the Ridiculous Parents, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Cats in a classroom: the teacher is dozing and so the students are misbehaving (chromolitho)
5238639 Cats in a classroom: the teacher is dozing and so the students are misbehaving (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats in a classroom)

End of class (engraving)
5207277 End of class (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of class. Illustration for Le Petit Francais Illustre)

Sorrow (chromolitho)
1094470 Sorrow (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorrow. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Accusation (oil)
BAL39761 The Accusation (oil) by Boks, Evert-Jan (1838-1914); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

A Country Concert, or an Evenings Entertainment in Sussex
NCO193428 A Country Concert, or an Evenings Entertainment in Sussex, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Playing truant from school (coloured engraving)
5998959 Playing truant from school (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing truant from school)

A mother punishing her naughty boy
5616222 A mother punishing her naughty boy by Keene, Charles (1823-91); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a mother punishing her naughty boy)

Taught by Ear (engraving)
3626541 Taught by Ear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taught by Ear. Illustration from The Boys Own Paper, 1897.); © Look and Learn

Babylonian votaress despatching a caravan for trade, from Hutchinson
3614184 Babylonian votaress despatching a caravan for trade, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

A hot-tempered boy called Georges (coloured engraving)
5998931 A hot-tempered boy called Georges (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hot-tempered boy called Georges)

BOYS FIGHTING 1869
Two country boys fight; a girl weeps. Date: 1869

BOYS PILLOW FIGHT C1885
Three boys stage a pillow fight in their nightgowns. Date: circa 1885

CHILDREN THROW BRICKS
Children in a deserted Liverpool street throw bricks and rubble Date: 1960s

Boys Play Fighting
Put em up! Two boys enjoy a game of fisticuffs in a garden or playground

Boys Fighting 1907
Three boys fighting. Date: 1907

Destructive boy demolishes radio
A destructive little boy prepares to demolish a radio - a little girl sticks her fingers in her ears to deaden the noise. Date: 1933

CATs RUN AWAY 1818
Sing, Sing; What shall I sing? The cats run away with the pudding-bag string. Date: 1818

Boys Steal Apples
Boys caught stealing apples Date: circa 1840

Standing in Corner
A misbehaving boy is made to stand in the corner of the room by his Mama Date: 1878

Children Raid Larder 19C
Naughty Victorian children raiding the larder; and getting caught Date: 1860

Children Break Window
The broken window Date: 19th Century

The Ragged School, West Street (previously Chick Lane), Smithfield (print)
XND70107 The Ragged School, West Street (previously Chick Lane), Smithfield (print) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Election of the new President, from the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal
XIR373185 Election of the new President, from the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal, 9th July 1894 (colour litho) by Lix

Mother trying to make daughter (4-5) finish food at table, (B&W)

Boys / School / Patient
Two schoolboys subject a third to the unwanted ministrations of a doctor, who forces medicine down his throat. Date: 1930

Mischievous Girl
A naughty little girl climbs over a garden fence. Date: 1970

Naughty children making a mess

Naughty Boy Eats Jam
A naughty boy eats straight from the jam pot, despite having promised not to. Date: 1939

Sulky Girl C1900
A little girl leans against a wall and sulks - perhaps she has no-one to play with... Date: circa 1900

Savage Schoolgirl 1908
A savage schoolgirl attacks a girl smaller than herself. Date: 1908

Children Raid Dessert
Six children in their night clothes raid the dessert in the dining room while no adults are around. Date: 1885

Children Write on Wall
Two naughty children draw a cartoon of a grumpy old man unaware that he is observing their graffiti just behind them

Boys Tease Redhead 1924
Two boys tease a redheaded girl, calling her carrot-head: she retorts that her hair is auburn

Boys Smoking / Liverpool
Boys smoking in a Liverpool street

Sister Tears up Book 19C
A younger sister tears up her elder sisters book: mamma doesn t appear to notice

Cunibertas Defender
When Cuniberta, queen of the Lombards, is accused of misbehaviour, her champion challenges her accuser and defeats him in single combat

Naughty Children
Naughty boys throwing snowballs at a passer-by

Boys at Start of Fight
Two boys with their fists up at the beginning of a (mock) fight outside in the garden

Boys Fighting 1929
Two young comptetitors fight it out while a girl watches, unable to intervene

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"Misbehaviour: A Tale of Naughty Antics and Consequences" Boy Scrumping Apples: In the picturesque countryside, a mischievous boy sneaks into an orchard to snatch apples, but will his actions bear sweet or sour consequences? Georgian Royal Antics: Behind the grand façade of royalty, scandalous tales emerge as we delve into the misbehaviour that unfolded within the opulent walls of Georgian palaces. A Stormy Session in the Italian Parliament (Engraving): As political tensions rise like thunderclouds, witness a tempestuous gathering where heated debates and unruly behavior threaten to disrupt democracy's delicate balance. "If you carry on like this I'll throw you all out the door. " (Colour Litho): Experience a moment of exasperation as authority figures struggle to rein in rowdy individuals who push boundaries with their defiant conduct. The Wilful Child (Coloured Engraving): Explore an enchanting illustration capturing the spirit of rebellion embodied by a headstrong child whose defiance challenges societal norms. Cartoon: Child Sent to Bed for Misbehaviour: Enter a world where bedtime becomes punishment for youthful transgressions; laughter ensues as parents employ creative tactics to discipline their little troublemakers. Cutting off Supplies (Oil on Panel): Witness dire consequences unfold when those in power decide to wield control by severing vital resources, leaving communities grappling with chaos caused by such misbehavior. The Spoilt Child or The Ridiculous Parents, Early 19th Century (Coloured Engraving): Step back in time and observe an era where indulgent parenting leads to spoiled offspring who test society's patience with their entitled antics. Cats in a Classroom: The Teacher is Dozing and So Students are Misbehaving (Chromolitho).