Sot Collection

Is that You, Daddy?
IS THAT YOU, DADDY ? Propaganda for prohibition presupposes that every man who patronises a bar will become a drunken sot

DDE-90025692
Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Ha Long contains numerous limestone rock caves. The most famous of these is a grotto named Sung Sot which means Surprise Grotto. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025678
Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Ha Long contains numerous limestone rock caves. The most famous of these is a grotto named Sung Sot which means Surprise Grotto. Date: 28/05/2005

The Feast of Reason, & the Flow of the Soul - i. e. The Wits of the Age
NCO191732 The Feast of Reason, & the Flow of the Soul - i.e. The Wits of the Age, setting the Table in a Roar, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The poor sot dare not defend himself (litho)
5224734 The poor sot dare not defend himself (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poor sot dare not defend himself)

The Sot (The English Dance of Death, plate 12), July 1814. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Sot (The English Dance of Death, plate 12), July 1814

Belgian Proverb - He who drank will drink. Date: circa 1908

French Theatre -- Sottie du Prince des Sotz
Sottie du Prince des Sotz (Foolery from the Prince of Fools), by Pierre Gringore (Gringoire). Showing a musician in a red and grey fools costume, standing on one leg and playing the mandolin

Sultan Selim II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Selim II (15241574) (" Selim the Sot (Mest)" and as " Sari Selim" (Selim the Blond) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1566 until his death in 1574. Date: circa 1570

French Theatre -- Les Sobres Sotz
Les Sobres Sotz (The Sober Fools), a farce, showing a fool, Le Badin, in yellow and green motley. Date: 16th century

Freiherr Von Gundling 2
JAKOB PAUL Freiherr von GUNDLING : German statesman and historian, treated as a drunken buffoon at the court of Friedrich I - hence this depiction of him as a sot. Date: 1673 - 1731

Priest concerned about Pats level of Whiskey consumption
Priest - " And how many whiskeys do you drink in an hour, Pat?" Pat - " Sometoimes Wan; sometoimes Two; but never less than three, Your Riverance." Date: 1893

Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner
" What! drunk again Mick?" " Well, I ve just had a toothful, yer Honour." " I think we shall have to get that tooth stopped." Date: 1892

France, Biarritz - Elderly drinkers argue
France, Biarritz - Humorous scene with two elderly wine drinkers. Him: " Vive Love, wine, etc." Her: " Get out, you Joker!" Date: circa 1908

Drunken Husband arrives home
Weather Forecast - " Stormy" (Thunder and Lightning to follow) A drunken husband arrives home to find his wife still up and awiting his return sat at a table with clock

Selim Ii / Turkey / Knolle
SELIM II called SARI or THE BLONDE or THE SOT Sultan of Turkey (1566-74)

Selim Ii / Turkey / Masson
SELIM II called SARI or THE BLONDE or THE SOT Sultan of Turkey (1566-74)

Don t Drop the Absinthe
Six sous worth of absinthe and a sou of bread - and don t drop the bottle!

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"Is that You, Daddy? French Theatre -- Sottie du Prince des Sotz" In this captivating caption, we delve into the intriguing world of "sot, " exploring its various contexts and meanings. From French theatre to historical lithographs, from Belgian proverbs to concerns about whiskey consumption, the concept of a "sot" takes on different forms and narratives. The mention of "French Theatre -- Sottie du Prince des Sotz" transports us to an enchanting performance filled with wit and humor. The actors bring alive characters who embody foolishness and jest, making us wonder if they are saying, "Is that You, Daddy?" in a playful manner. As we move forward through time, we encounter historical references such as DDE-90025692 and DDE-90025678. These enigmatic codes hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled - perhaps tales of political intrigue or secret societies where sots played unexpected roles. "The Feast of Reason & the Flow of the Soul - i. e. , The Wits of the Age" invites us into intellectual gatherings where brilliant minds engage in lively debates while indulging their senses. Here, reason intertwines with passion as ideas flow freely among these wits who shape their era. In contrast to this vibrant scene lies a somber lithograph titled "The poor sot dare not defend himself. " It portrays a figure trapped by circumstances beyond their control – a poignant reminder that not all sots revel in carefree abandon but may suffer silently instead. Moving further back in time, we encounter Thomas Rowlandson's artwork depicting "The Sot (The English Dance of Death plate 12), July 1814. " This macabre image reminds us that excessive drinking can lead one down a dark path towards self-destruction unless moderation is embraced. Amidst these diverse representations emerges a Belgian proverb: "He who drank will drink, " suggesting that once a sot, always a sot.