Shocking Collection (page 3)

Peche a l electricite aux Etats-Unis (engraving)
2789148 Peche a l electricite aux Etats-Unis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peche a l electricite aux Etats-Unis)

Les Poissons Electriques (engraving)
2789056 Les Poissons Electriques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Poissons Electriques. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 5 April 1885)

A La Recherche De Crampel (engraving)
2783114 A La Recherche De Crampel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A La Recherche De Crampel)

Two Men, Bust Length, Looking Down: a Cartoon for a Tapestry, (black chalk
827611 Two Men, Bust Length, Looking Down: a Cartoon for a Tapestry, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, watercolour and bodycolour) by Romano

A bell ringer crushed by a church bell (colour litho)
2779570 A bell ringer crushed by a church bell (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bell ringer crushed by a church bell. Ecrase par une cloche)

A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair (engraving)
2789376 A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair)

A fatal act of recklessness (engraving)
2783436 A fatal act of recklessness (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fatal act of recklessness. The accidental shooting of a woman)

An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho)
2809209 An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An African adventure in the heart of Vienna)

He jumped onto the table, breaking glasses, plates and bottles (colour litho)
976003 He jumped onto the table, breaking glasses, plates and bottles (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: He jumped onto the table, breaking glasses)

An Irish Howl: meeting of the National Convention of United Irishmen being shown the horrors of republicanism
5997517 An Irish Howl: meeting of the National Convention of United Irishmen being shown the horrors of republicanism exemplified by the French Revolution, 1799 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen robbed at gunpoint by bandits, near Rome, Italy (engraving)
6000512 Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen robbed at gunpoint by bandits, near Rome, Italy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of
1195706 Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of Kursk (1880-3), (oil on canvas) by Repin

T would make your heart with pity melt, tears to your eyes twould draw, could he relate the pangs he felt
3627298 T would make your heart with pity melt, tears to your eyes twould draw, could he relate the pangs he felt, - the damsel, all she saw (colour litho) by English School

A terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne (colour litho)
2818891 A terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne)

A Little Hero (Colour Litho)
2783480 A Little Hero (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little hero. The boy Oreste Niccolini, while playing near Cavoretto, near an electric cabin)

Elizabeth Chudleigh (1720-88) Dressed in the Character of Iphigenia (engraving
XJF201243 Elizabeth Chudleigh (1720-88) Dressed in the Character of Iphigenia (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Here Halewin (on a medieval ballad theme), 1903 (lithograph)
990960 Here Halewin (on a medieval ballad theme), 1903 (lithograph) by Jansen, Hendricus (1867-1921); 54x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Here Halewin (on a medieval ballad theme)

White-headed Eagle, c. 1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border)
985936 White-headed Eagle, c.1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); 31.5x23.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White-headed Eagle)

Oh no! It's broken!
Wieteke de Kogel

Assassination attempt against Queen Victoria, Constitution Hill, Westminster, London, 1840. Scene of Edward Oxfords attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria

Ladies buy your leaf!, c1822. A close-up view of the lower part of the Achilles statue in Hyde Park. Women stand below holding garments to drape over the fig leaf

Arrest of Lord Hastings, c1856-1859. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Arrest of Lord Hastings, c1856-1859

Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Aschere is Hrothgars most trusted warrior who is killed by the monster Grendels mother

Slow Asphyxiation, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
Slow Asphyxiation, 1916. Plate 69 from The Great War: A Neutrals Indictment by Louis Raemaekers. The Dutch graphic artist Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956)

Emily Davison throwing herself in front of the Kings horse during the Derby, Epsom, Surrey, 1913. Emily Davison (1872-1913), an English suffragette

The Derby tragedy of 1913, (1935). Emily Davison, a suffragette, threw herself in front of the Kings horse, Anmer, and was killed

George II receiving news of his fathers death from Walpole, 1727. Artist: Beech
George II receiving news of his fathers death from Walpole, 1727. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time

A wild fight involving harvesting implements, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th August 1902

An Eventful Baptism, 1901. A violent brawl breaks out between guests in a restaurant. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 8th September 1901

A Catholic priest is stabbed by a woman on the street, France, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
A Catholic priest is stabbed by a woman on the street, France, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th October 1897

Explosion of a letter bomb sent to Baron Alphonse de Rothschild, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Explosion of a letter bomb sent to Baron Alphonse de Rothschild, 1895. In August 1895 the chief clerk of Rothschild Freres bank was seriously injured when he opened a latter bomb intended to

The Death of Romeo, 19th century. Illustration for William Shakespeares tragedy Romeo and Juliet, showing Friar Lawrence finding Romeos body. The play was first performed c1595

Scene from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Act V, scene 3: The Death of Romeo. Illustration for William Shakespeares tragedy Romeo and Juliet

Ww1 / 1919 / Trench Skeleton
A shocking photograph of skeletons in a trench

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This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

GUADALUPE ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN, MEXICO
A rainbow over the rugged cliffs of Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean 150 miles off Baja California, Mexico

GREAT WHITE SHARK, Carcharodon carcharias, MEXICO
This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

The genie appears from Aladdins magic lamp. After an illustration by Francis Brundage in an 1898 edition of The Arabian Nights Entertainments; Illustration

Shark with sharp teeth swimming towards the camera, Guadalupe
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sharp teeth exposed in its open mouth swimming towards the camera; Guadalupe

Great White Shark
This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Kitten

Natural Moments Photography; Jack Russell Terrier On Pogostick

Close-Up Of Young Gorilla, Looking At Camera

Part Of A Mans Head And A Stop Watch

London Life magazine - mother and child fashion 1966
Front cover of London Life magazine featuring mother and daughter models wearing evening and party wear for Christmas 1966

Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799
Discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. A local chief spotted the creature, encased in transparent ice, on the banks of the river Lena in 1799

Bathing beauty reclining on a couch, wearing what was 9for the time) a rther shocking swinsuit. Date: circa 1920

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"Unveiling the Shocking: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into a world where art transcends boundaries, leaving us in awe with its shocking revelations. From the iconic Schiaparelli 1938 Advert to Arnold Louise Miller's Primitive London poster of 1965, prepare to be captivated by the unexpected. Intrigue surrounds Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1883-84 that challenges societal norms with its provocative allure. Meanwhile, Gin Lane's engraving from 1751 takes us back to a time when society was confronted with the harsh realities of addiction and poverty. Breaking bad news is never easy, yet it remains an essential part of life. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter Princesse De Lamballe and her tragic fate during tumultuous times. The Bridge-Playing Girl of 1907 reminds us that even in innocence, there can be hidden depths waiting to be explored. The horrors of war are laid bare in Grave in a shell hole, Western Front - a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I. On a lighter note, Reading a Letter transports us to moments filled with anticipation and emotion as we unravel personal narratives captured delicately on pastel paper. CHRISTOF VON GALEN emerges as both controversial figure and symbol of resistance against injustice. His unwavering determination inspires generations to challenge societal norms fearlessly. And let's not forget London Life magazine's mother-child fashion spread from 1966 - showcasing how fashion has always pushed boundaries while celebrating maternal love. Prepare yourself for an artistic journey like no other; these shocking masterpieces will leave you questioning conventions and embracing new perspectives. Open your mind as you explore this captivating collection that defies expectations at every turn.