Rude Collection (page 5)

After A Work By Louis Legrand Entitled, The Greeting. Modern Cancan Pose. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Yamauba blackening Her teeth and Kintoki, ca. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba blackening Her teeth and Kintoki, ca. 1795

The Artist Kitao Masanobu Relaxing at a Party, 1790s. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Artist Kitao Masanobu Relaxing at a Party, 1790s

Lord Tellamar Rudely Dismissed by Squire Western, from The History of Tom Jones
Lord Tellamar Rudely Dismissed by Squire Western, from " The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling", 1792

France. Paris. Triumphal Arch. Depart of 1792. La Marseillaise personified on the Arc de Triomphe. by Francois Rude. The sculptural group celebrates the cause of the French First Republic during

I Could Have Sweared I Saw a Torpedo, WW1 postcard
Humorous First World War postcard showing a small boy in the bath wondering where that torpedo has gone. Date: 1916

Cheeky Beauty Contest - Bottoms
A Beauty Contest A beautiful pair of buttocks often bring tenderness. A line up of Parisienne beauties, offering a cheeky angle on life in the French capital. Date: circa 1908

Olaf V / Norway / Rude
OLAF V King of Norway (1957-91), son of Haakon VII and Maud

How to be unsuccessful in modern society - 4
The debutante treats a double blue with indifference. Date: 1929

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, Randolph Churchill
Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Randolph Churchill, who says: I don t mind shaking hands with you, but I must draw the line at some of your pals. 1884

Leap Year - Running the Gauntlet! Date: 1904

Two Isle of Wight Farmers assess a tricky situation
Why the Natives are called Isle of Wight Calves. " Well, what shall us do Bill? Is pose there baint nothin else but to Cut his ed off." Date: 1907

Two boys playing on a Balham street, SW London, both sticking out their tongues at someone. Date: circa 1961

Four children playing on a Balham street, SW London. One boy seems to be blowing a raspberry at a girl wearing Girl Guides uniform. Date: circa 1961

Suffragette Flying Machine Asquith no. 10. Suffragettes give Mr. Asquith a rude awakening as their flying machine reaches the upper floor of number 10. Downing Street

Dignity & Impudence by H. M. Bateman
An arrogant looking taxi cab driver, enjoys a rest and a cigar, ignoring the signal of a potential customer across the street - a humorous comment on the attitude of London taxi drivers during

Master Quack the duckling meets two owls
An Afternoon Call -- Master Quack the duckling wakes up two owls, who find him rude and attack him. Date: 1912

Jeek the puppy meets a pig
Jeek the mongrel puppy meets a pig in a field and tries to strike up a conversation, but the pig is rude to him. Date: 1940

Picture No. 11676446
European Brown Bear portrait Date:

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A RUDE AWAKENING: AN INCIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICAN TRAVEL, " Raising his giant ox-whip, he brought it down amongst them with a succession of cracks that rivalled the report of a shore-shooters

Of the arrogance and pryde of rude men of the countrey, illustration from Alexander
XJF486463 Of the arrogance and pryde of rude men of the countrey, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

It Is Well to Remember, c. 1660-80 (etching)
XJF486380 It Is Well to Remember, c.1660-80 (etching) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quam meminisse juvat.); Dutch, out of copyright

RUDE STONE MONUMENTS IN MOAB: 1. and 2. Cromlechs, west of Hesban. 3. El Kalua, in Wadi Hesban. 4. Cromlech, west of Hesban. 5. Makam, near Hadanieh in the Wadi Tideid. 6. Makam at Ain Hesban. 7

Indeed, the young lady was so rude as to leave the table more than once, and go and stand at the open window. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

All Dorothy did was to say, Hello Charlie, you look awful
KW272902 All Dorothy did was to say, " Hello Charlie, you look awful."... illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

The French policemen were very polite
KW272901 The French policemen were very polite... illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

The complicated Richardson, 1724 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF250702 The complicated Richardson, 1724 (litho) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Richardson)

Politeness (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF179196 Politeness (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mad Hatters Tea Party, illustration from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
XJF115864 The Mad Hatters Tea Party, illustration from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, 1865 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Tenniel

WILLIAM MAGEAR TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Willie, We Have Missed You! Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, showing Boss Tweed arriving back in the United States after escaping prison

That 16-inch sensation - Bairnsfather postcard
" That 16-inch sensation" - Bairnsfather postcard. Bairnsfather was badly wounded by a shell burst in April 1915 and during his weeks of convalescence suffered recurring nightmares

Gentleman crashes on his bicycle and utters a loud... " Mark of exclamation!" Date: circa 1940s

Railway Porter rather rude to sizeable female passenger
Stout Party - " And can t I get to X - without walking?" Railway Porter - " Well, theres the coal Train, Mum." Stout Party - " How much will it cost me

Comic Postcard - Advantageous vantage point
Comic Postcard - An advantageous vantage point! A workman adjusting a gas main keeps a score of the choice of underwear of the ladies passing above his vantage point pavement manhole cover)

Teacher gets funny response from young boy
A Teacher gets funny response to a question asked to a forthright young flame-haired chap. " Yes, Bobby, C stands for Cat; now what does D stand for

Arrested for wearing a corset advertising placard
" Why pick on me, officer? Its my guv nors idea!" A policeman is not sympathetic to the protestations of the beardy gentleman employed to parade in front of a Drapers shop wearing a corset

Facade sculptures on the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France. Le Depart de 1792 (or La Marseillaise), by Francois Rude (left) and Le Triomphe de 1810, by Jean-Pierre Cortot (right)

RUDE STONE MONUMENTS IN MOAB: 1. and 2. Cromlechs, west of HesbAFa
RUDE STONE MONUMENTS IN MOAB: 1. and 2. Cromlechs, west of HesbAFA

RUDE, Fran篩s (1784-1855). The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792 or The Marseillaise. 1833-1836. FRANCE. Paris. Arc de Triomphe

STREETCAR RUDENESS, 1868. A conspicous lack of chivalry on a streetcar. Wood engraving, American, 1868

Satirical cartoon, An Aerial Excursion, showing a thin Englishman and a plump Frenchwoman in a balloon, while the crowd on the ground makes rude comments in speech bubbles. 1802

Satirical cartoon, Rural Sports, Balloon Hunting

British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex

Grotesque puppeteer
A rather grotesque and gigantic puppeteer performs a lewd puppet show for an equally lewd looking audience of considerably smaller people. Date: 1919

Humorous Postcard - Underwear Department
A couple are directed to the Sports Department " Straight through the Ladies Underwear". This comment causes much delight to the Gentleman

Listening to the Banned by Kippa
Humorous illustration by Kippa featuring a group seated ready for after dinner evening entertainment, only to be shocked by a young woman reading aloud from a scandalous novel

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"Exploring the Bold and Brazen: A Journey through Rude Artworks" Step back in time as we delve into a world where social norms were challenged, and boundaries were pushed. From three young Victorian women baring their bottoms to the audacious Cossacks replying to the Sultan, these artworks provoke with their unapologetic boldness. Marvel at the mischievous gargoyle, casting a cheeky glance from its perch, while a saucy dancer captivates with her balloon-clad attire following an unexpected raid. Witness an 18th-century smoking club indulging in forbidden pleasures, defying societal expectations. In a poignant moment of patriotism during WW1, Little Tommy finds solace by relieving himself on a German helmet—a symbol of defiance against oppression. The strength of soldiers is immortalized by Fortunino Matania's powerful depiction in "The Strongest. " Venturing into the realm of satire and humor, we encounter Cubism's playful take on New York City in "The Rude Descending a Staircase. " A funny saucy wedding postcard adds levity amidst societal conventions. Traveling underground to wartime London in 1944 reveals reminders to have tickets ready at barriers—etiquette even during tumultuous times. Meanwhile, satirical ballooning images challenge perceptions with whimsical flair. Finally, H. M Bateman's "Late Arrivals" reminds us that rudeness can be found not only in art but also within ourselves—an invitation for self-reflection. Join us on this captivating journey through history as we explore these daring and provocative works that remind us how art has always been unafraid to push boundaries and question what is considered rude or acceptable.