Reckless Collection

The Modern Witch
A reckless looking witch in a 1920s flapper dress cackles to herself as she rides her broomstick. Date: 1920s

Scream Line by Cecil Rigby
The Driver: One gets a thrill out of speeding like this. Don t you feel glad to be alive? Her Friend: Glad is not the word. I m amazed

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state)

Reckless defiance. Illustration shows a diminutive soldier labeled France standing next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite while a battle rages in

Youth and age, burn the candle at both ends
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon youth and age. 19th Century. Youth burn the candle at both ends, whilst old age struggles to keep to flames alight

TWO STRANDED CHILDREN
These two reckless children have ventured onto an island and will shortly be swept out to sea by the incoming tide unless their dog secures their rescue by barking for help. Date: circa 1890

Queen Urraca (1081-1126) the Reckless of Castile and Leon
Urraca (1081-1126) the Reckless. Queen of Castile, Leon and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

The Road Hog (wash on paper)
GLS314014 The Road Hog (wash on paper) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 34.3x40 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

The Departure of the Prodigal Son, 1881 (oil on canvas)
490080 The Departure of the Prodigal Son, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Jans, Edouard de (1855-1919); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32)

Reckless
Adolfo Urrutia

Two young girls killed and a worker injured by a car driven by a madman at Epernay, France (colour litho)
3099279 Two young girls killed and a worker injured by a car driven by a madman at Epernay, France (colour litho) by French School

La moderne terreur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101418 La moderne terreur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: La moderne terreur)

A mail van crashing into a toy stall in the bazaar of Faubourg Saint-Denis, Paris (colour litho)
2779525 A mail van crashing into a toy stall in the bazaar of Faubourg Saint-Denis, Paris (colour litho) by French School

Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
1102214 Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition of 1851)

The Death of Charles the Rash, Duke of Burgundy (chromolitho)
667175 The Death of Charles the Rash, Duke of Burgundy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Charles the Rash, Duke of Burgundy)

The Modern Phaeton (colour litho)
2813052 The Modern Phaeton (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern Phaeton)

Accident on a level crossing at Connerre, France (colour litho)
2782476 Accident on a level crossing at Connerre, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident on a level crossing at Connerre, France)

A 55 metre dive (colour litho)
2807670 A 55 metre dive (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A 55 metre dive. A man diving into the River Seine from the Rouen Transporter Bridge)

Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
6034691 Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, leading the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War (engraving)

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A man killed by lightning while flying a kite (colour litho)
2779532 A man killed by lightning while flying a kite (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man killed by lightning while flying a kite)

A level crossing guard killed in the line of duty (colour litho)
2779481 A level crossing guard killed in the line of duty (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A level crossing guard killed in the line of duty)

The Police Act. Reckless Driving. Sec. 54(b) A police constable may stop & take into
STC193237 The Police Act. Reckless Driving. Sec.54(b) A police constable may stop & take into custody any person who drives furiously

GAMING DEN / MYTTON
A hell of a row in a hell. Mytton shows fight. A brawl breaks out amongst some high- spirited gents in a gaming den. Included is the eccentric squire John Mytton (1796-1834) Date: 1820s

MYTTON DRIVES CARRIAGE
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper and doubtless his passenger Date: 1796 - 1834

German poster, What England Wants, WW1
German propaganda poster, What England Wants, depicting a blindfolded man approaching the edge of a cliff with a heavy sack on his back at the beginning of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Skier Hitting Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Cartoon, Atlas with Kaiser Wilhelm on a globe, WW1
Cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm II jumping around on top of a globe, supported by the mythological figure of Atlas, at the start of the First World War. Date: 1914

Strogoff Title Page
He escapes his pursuers by a reckless leap... Date: first published 1876

Hunter Shows Prowess
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) renowned for his sporting prowess & reckless behaviour successfully negotiates some high railings. Date: 1820s

Liars License Card, from The Ancient, Reckless & Independent Order of Prevaricators, entitling the recipient to lie for a whole year, to be signed by U. R. A. Nother, Secretary of State

Of them that wyllynge and knowyngly put them self in ieopardy and peryll, illustration
XJF486436 Of them that wyllynge and knowyngly put them self in ieopardy and peryll, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

The Seven Ages of Man, Fourth Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323343 The Seven Ages of Man, Fourth Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

A dangerous Barber with a flippant attitude having won a bet
The Dangers of Betting " Yes Sir; they re very strict ere, Sir. Why, if we scratches a customer we re fined threepence, and if we cuts one we re fined sixpence

Long exposure from moving vehicle at dusk, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

THE BEETLE EXPERIMENT (Russell Hays) The reckless scientist, pursuing knowledge regardless of the consequences, confronts his unintended creation Date: 1929

Bazajet Ransoms Captives
Bajazet, sultan of Turkey, accepts ransom money for the comte de Nevers and other French Knights, captured during a reckless invasion of Turkey near Nicopolis

Make-Up / Hypo Needle 1886
A maid uses a hypodermic needle to put colour in her mistresss cheeks

Hunting Alphabet - E
E for Enthusiast, hardy and brave till a reckless jump takes him to a premature grave

French in Mali
The French tricouleur is raised in Tombouctou, Mali : the action is widely criticised, even in France, as reckless provocation

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"Reckless: A Journey through Time and Defiance" Step into the world of recklessness, where history intertwines with audacity. From The Modern Witch's enchanting spells to Cecil Rigby's chilling Scream Line, explore the depths of human daring. In a Cartoon realm, The Dropped Pilot takes us on a wild ride through WW1 skies, showcasing the reckless bravery of those who soared above enemy lines. Meanwhile, Queen Urraca of Castile and Leon emerges as an icon defiance in her pursuit of power during tumultuous times. The Road Hog leaves its mark on paper, symbolizing both Youth and age burning the candle at both ends. As seen in the German poster "What England Wants" from WW1 era, recklessness can be fueled by political agendas that threaten peace. But amidst chaos lies heart-wrenching tales like TWO STRANDED CHILDREN seeking refuge from life's storms. And just as The Departure of the Prodigal Son depicts redemption after reckless choices, we witness tragedy unfold when Two young girls fall victim to a madman's car in Epernay, France. Through La moderne terreur illustration for Le Pele-Mele in 1906, we confront our own fears and realize that recklessness often breeds terror. Yet it is also a reminder that sometimes breaking free from societal norms can lead to extraordinary discoveries. So let us embrace this captivating journey through time and defiance - where recklessness dances hand-in-hand with courage - reminding us that within every act lies potential for greatness or devastation.