Shock Collection

The Visitors Who Told the Master Off by H. M. Bateman
Cartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman, showing a somewhat arrogant visitor to a hunt lecture the Master of Foxhounds much to the shock of other members. Date: 1936

The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Harpo Marx in Leo McCareys Duck Soup (1933)
Harpo Marx in Duck Soup (1933)

Racehorse Foinavon, ridden by jockey John Buckingham on his way to win the Grand national at Aintree, Liverpool despite being a rank outsider at odds of 100/1

Portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua)

Bolts of electricity discharging in the lab of Nikola Tesla
Inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla in his lab while his magnifying transmitter high voltage generator produces bolts of electricity. December 1899

Mabel Poulton in Maurice Elveys Palais de Danse (1928)
Mabel Poulton in Palais de Danse (1928)

FA Cup Semi Final at Villa Park. Crystal Palace 4 v Liverpool 3. Alan Pardew celebrates after scoring for Palace. 8th April 1990

Naked little girl looking in the mirror
A little girl wearing nothing but her shoes and socks, and pink ribbons in her hair, looks in the mirror and says " Goodness, Is That Me!" She is holding an apple in her left hand

Bateman, The Man Who Bathed
The Man Who Bathed from the Steps of the Royal Yacht Squadron

Irish sea serpent off Kilkee, Ireland
A large and frightening sea monster seen by several people off the coast of Kilkee, Ireland. 1871

Hoffmann / Shock / Head / Pete
SHOCK HEADED PETER..." Never once has comb d his hair"

Harry Langdon in Frank Capras The Strong Man (1926)
Harry Langdon in The Strong Man (1926)

Indri
^BIndri^b (^IIndri indri^i). This is the largest of the lemurs, its body reaching 90 centimetres in length. It lives in the rainforests of north- eastern Madagascar, feeding on fruits

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

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The Passenger Who Dared to Feel Sea-Sick on the Queen Mary
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a passenger, green at the gills with sea sickness being observed by his unsympathetic passengers on the Queen Mary ocean liner

New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure. Cartoon by William Heath Robinson

Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 3, Moses and the Burning Bush, God reveals himself to Moses and instructs him to lead the Israelites out of Israel

Foxhounds invading a Victorian house
A member of the local fox hunt has followed the foxhounds into a smart house - thankfully, without his horse - where the behaviour of the hounds is causing considerable uproar

The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3501978 The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 85x54 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas)
1127610 Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 207x110 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Angler Who Caught Something by H. M. Bateman
An amateur angler causes consternation among more serious fishing enthusiasts by catching a miniscule minnow. Cartoon in The Tatler by H. M. Bateman whose pictures poked fun at polite society

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Landlady discovers the lodger in the bath
The Lodger was in the bath. A landlady receives a nasty surprise as she comes across the lodger taking a bath

Tearful paper moon sees lover fall from sky
A tearful paper moon sees a womans lover fall from sky as the end of his crescent form breaks off

Books / Byron / Don Juan
Alfonzo first examined well their fashion, and then flew out into another passion. (Canto 1 Stanza 181)

Two schoolboys in a wood
Illustration showing two schoolboys in a wood, finding a notice on a tree: Beware of the Wolves

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Trombone shock absorber / W H Robinson
The menace of the main stump of the trombone intruding into a private conversation or intimate part can be remedied by fitting this simple shock absorber

Womens Battalion Death
Recruits in the Womens Shock Battalion of Death pose for a propaganda picture while learning to use their guns

The application of an electric shock treatment to the shoulders of a patient
5311891 The application of an electric shock treatment to the shoulders of a patient; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the application of an electric shock treatment to the shoulders of a patient)

The application of an electric shock to a patient's leg
5311886 The application of an electric shock to a patient's leg; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the application of an electric shock to a patient's leg)

A battery of twenty cells used to give therapeutic shocks
5311889 A battery of twenty cells used to give therapeutic shocks; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a battery of twenty cells used to give therapeutic shocks)

An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746)
5311346 An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746). Muschenbroek, Cuneus' teacher

Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting Supper at Emmaus
5306070 Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting Supper at Emmaus. the moment when the resurrected but incognito Jesus

Engraving depicting a man having a turn on the galvanic battery which would shock the person holding it, 19th century
5309440 Engraving depicting a man having a turn on the galvanic battery which would shock the person holding it, 19th century; (add.info)

The child hastened to the door, and disappeared as rapidly as she had come, c.1920 (colour litho)
1122846 The child hastened to the door, and disappeared as rapidly as she had come, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the resurrection of Christ
5306073 Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the resurrection of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the descent of the holy spirit
5306072 Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the descent of the holy spirit; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone
5311545 An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone. The animals lower jaw was fixed and a rope tied the upper one to a dynamometer

A coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient
5311890 A coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient in a saline bath)

A father finding his daughter dead, 1850
3478338 A father finding his daughter dead, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father finding his daughter dead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon on Russian secret police
2603889 Cartoon on Russian secret police; (add.info.: Cartoon on the Russian secret police. From "L'Assiette au Beurre", Paris, 13 March 1909).

An Electric Shock: Small boy shown giving a native american child a shock with a static electric machine
545088 An Electric Shock: Small boy shown giving a native american child a shock with a static electric machine. Bon Marche trade card, Paris

Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 'Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition' at
ILN195636 Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 'Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition' at the Grafton Galleries

Guardian of the island
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

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"From Moon Bombers to Electric Shocks: A Captivating Journey of Shocking Surprises. " In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Sunday Sport uncovers the mind-boggling discovery of a World War Two bomber found on the moon – an astonishing twist in history's tales. Harpo Marx's comedic brilliance shines through in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), leaving audiences in fits of laughter and shock at his hilarious antics. Fra Angelico's masterpiece, The Annunciation (c1438-1445), captivates with its divine beauty, evoking awe and wonder that transcends time. Witness bolts of electricity discharging in Nikola Tesla's lab - a mesmerizing spectacle that leaves us spellbound by the power and potential hidden within nature itself. Behold the innocence captured in a portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua) - its wide-eyed gaze elicits both surprise and delight from all who encounter it. A naked little girl looking into her reflection reveals vulnerability and innocence, provoking introspection as we ponder our own self-perception through her innocent eyes. Mabel Poulton dazzles onscreen in Maurice Elvey's Palais de Danse (1928), leaving viewers shocked by her exceptional talent and undeniable charm. Legends come alive as an Irish sea serpent is spotted off Kilkee, Ireland - an enigmatic creature that sparks curiosity and astonishment among locals and visitors alike. Hoffmann shocks audiences with his electrifying performance, captivating their attention with every move he makes - headlining a show that will leave you breathless. Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)'s allure radiates from John Singer Sargent's brushstrokes; this iconic painting continues to stun viewers with its timeless elegance even today.