Moving After Collection

Victorian satirical cartoon, The pursuit of pleasure, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on old age, 19th Century. The pursuit of pleasure. Old rich men chasing after a beautful young woman

Victorian satire, Dog chasing its tail
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Dog chasing its tail, 19th Century. Life is too oft a hopeless round, For sonething that is never found: In striving to make both ends meet

La Fontaines Fables - Stag viewing himself in the Stream
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Stag viewing himself in the Stream

La Fontaines Fables - Cat and the Two Sparrows
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Cat and the Two Sparrows

Wise men of the East
Vintage colour lithograph from 1882 the Three Kings on their way to visit the baby Jesus

Great Eastern At Sea
Illustration of the Great Eastern with her escort ships during the laying of the Trans-Atlantic telegraph cable in July 1865. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

German Strikes
German infantry escort a coal cart through Dortmund in Germany, during an industrial strike, circa 1905. (Photo by Paul Thompson/FPG/Getty Images)

Strike Breaking
30th May 1912: A long line of strike-breaking meat vans on their way to Smithfield with a police escort during the Great Transport Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Police Escort
Police motorcycles escort President Calvin Coolidges car en route to Washington. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Food Convoy General Strike Armoured Cars, 1926
May 1926: Armoured cars escorting food wagons through Oxford Circus to Hyde Park, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sunday Food Convoy
9th May 1926: During the General Strike, an armoured car passes through Aldgate escorting a Sunday convoy of spirit wagons from the London docks to a depot in Hyde Park

Strike Tanks
10th May 1926: Armoured cars and troops at Hyde Park Corner, London, preparing to escort Londons great food convoy at 6am on the seventh day of the General Strike. (Photo by E)

Food Escorts
8th May 1926: An armoured vehicle escorting food wagons passing through Oxford Circus, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Puppy Love
5th August 1937: Two tiny tots in becoming bathing attire, escort each other to the water - a holiday scene in St James Park, London. (Photo by John F. Stephenson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ships At Sunset
17th July 1942: A convoy with British Navy escort at sunset. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

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"Moving after the pursuit of pleasure: A satirical journey through 19th-century Victorian cartoons. " Step into a time machine and explore the whimsical world of Victorian satire. This captivating caption takes you on a visual adventure, starting with a hilarious cartoon depicting a dog endlessly chasing its tail. The absurdity of this scene mirrors the follies and endless pursuits for pleasure in society during that era. Continuing our journey, we encounter La Fontaine's Fables, where a majestic stag gazes at his own reflection in a stream. This timeless tale serves as an allegory for self-reflection and vanity, reminding us to be mindful of our own actions. Next up is another fable from La Fontaine - "The Cat and the Two Sparrows. " Through this story, we learn about cunningness and survival instincts as the cat tries to outsmart two clever sparrows. As we delve deeper into history, wise men from the East emerge on our path. Their wisdom transcends time as they guide us towards enlightenment and knowledge. Medieval decorative art captures our attention next with stunning examples from illuminated manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. These intricate designs showcase craftsmanship at its finest while offering glimpses into medieval life. A royal cortege transports us further back in time, immersing us in medieval grandeur. Witnessing such regal processions reminds us of power dynamics prevalent during that period. Our voyage then shifts gears dramatically as we set sail aboard the Great Eastern At Sea - an engineering marvel from yesteryears that symbolizes progress and innovation. But not all journeys are smooth sailing; German Strikes bring forth images of labor unrest and social upheaval. Strike-breaking scenes highlight tensions between workers' rights and management's control over resources. Amidst these struggles, police escorts provide protection but also raise questions about authority figures' role within society – maintaining order or suppressing dissent.