Overeating Collection

Weather Forecasts (colour litho)
3642867 Weather Forecasts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weather Forecasts. Postcard, early 20th century)

Owl doctor and robin patient on a Christmas card
Owl doctor and robin patient on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1880s

So Near And Yet So Far (colour litho)
3641574 So Near And Yet So Far (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: So Near And Yet So Far. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho)
3621409 Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Phil May)

Gluttony in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227388 Gluttony in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly

Indigestion, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562193 Indigestion, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

We live but once (colour litho)
3642852 We live but once (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We live but once. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Comforts of Bath: Gouty Gourmand at Dinner (w / c on paper)
AGN270942 The Comforts of Bath: Gouty Gourmand at Dinner (w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London
STC188364 An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London, 1827 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian satire on temptation, overindulgence and greed, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on temptation, overindulgence and greed, 19th Century. We soon forget our present gain, And sigh for what we can t obtain

Victorian satirical cartoon the greedy monk
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon the greedy monk. 19th Century. The Lord is my shepherd - I shall not want

French happiness English misery, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, engraving 1793, on the left, four ragged and starving sansculottes fighting over a frog, a cat has dropped dead at their feet

Qui dort dine, caricature of a man sleeping after dinner (colour litho)
XIR183307 Qui dort dine, caricature of a man sleeping after dinner (colour litho) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel)
BAL114013 Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 52x78 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info.: 13th c satire on monastic life; ); Flemish

The End of the Gastronomes (coloured engraving)
XIR212561 The End of the Gastronomes (coloured engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

French Happiness English Misery, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756ja-1811ja, Engraving 1793, On The Left, Four Ragged And Starving Sansculottes Fighting Over A Frog, A Cat Has Dropped Dead At Their Feet

Childs hand reaching over plate of brightly wrapped sweets, about to grab some from blue plate, above view

Fatty foods, conceptual artwork C013 / 9871
Fatty foods, conceptual artwork

Obesity clinic C013 / 8723
MODEL RELEASED. Obesity clinic. Patients in a group therapy session discussing triggers for overeating or starving themselves

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"Indulging in Excess: A Victorian Satire on Overeating" Step into the world of the 19th century, where gluttony and overindulgence were not just frowned upon but satirized. From weather forecasts to Christmas cards, various forms of art depicted the consequences of excessive eating. In a colorful lithograph titled "Weather Forecasts, " we witness a scene where an owl doctor examines a robin patient. Perhaps this avian duo suffered from the aftermath of holiday feasting, reminding us that even our feathered friends can fall victim to overeating. Another lithograph called "So Near And Yet So Far" captures the essence of temptation and greed. Created by Phil May in the 1890s, this cartoon humorously portrays individuals who are tantalizingly close to their desired delicacies but struggle with self-control. Moving on to more serious matters, we encounter a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins. Among them is "Gluttony in the Kitchen, " which serves as a stark reminder that indulging beyond measure can lead one down a dangerous path. Delving deeper into history, an 1835 hand-colored engraving named "Indigestion" highlights both physical discomfort and moral implications associated with overeating. This piece emphasizes that moderation should be practiced not only for health reasons but also for ethical considerations. However, it's not all doom and gloom in these depictions. In Thomas McLean's published work titled "We live but once, " we see vibrant colors celebrating life's pleasures while subtly cautioning against excesses that may hinder true enjoyment. Shifting gears slightly towards satire again, let us explore "The Comforts of Bath: Gouty Gourmand at Dinner. " This watercolor painting showcases how even those suffering from gout cannot resist indulging themselves during mealtime - highlighting society's struggles with self-restraint when faced with irresistible culinary delights.