Staggering Collection

Roman statue of a drunken Hercules. The mythical Greek hero Heracles, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost
Racing Illustrated - " Some delay at the post!" - a gentleman who has had a serious session at the Old Blue Bell (see 10909661) endeavours to make his way home

Blind Pew, illustration from Treasure Island, 1911 (colour litho)
1163351 Blind Pew, illustration from Treasure Island, 1911 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
5864164 Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could, walked; those who could not, fell), 1739 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost

A Woman of No Importance
A rather dark humoured illustration by Phil May, entitled A Woman of No Importance, a skit on the title of the play by Oscar Wilde of 1893

Zombie men approaching through mist
gore, staggering, lurching, Donald Iain Smith, 985281470

Zombie: male zombie walking through dark house
staggering, lurching, nightmare, Donald Iain Smith, 974279262

Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning
BAL42764 Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning, 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning
NCO190406 Pillars of the Consitution: Three o Clock & a Cloudy Morning, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy, by Bret Harte (colour litho)
1598281 Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy, by Bret Harte (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy, by Bret Harte)

"She", A History of Adventure (engraving)
1055058 " She", A History of Adventure (engraving) by Johnson, Edward Killingworth (1825-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: " She", A History of Adventure)

Staggering Backward From The Ledge Fell With An Awful Thud Upon The Beach Below Illustration By H M Brock From The Childrens Adventure Book The Cragsmen A Story Of Smuggling Days By W Bourne Cooke

The Way Home - a drunken Russian man staggering home
" The Way Home" - a drunken Russian man staggering homeward, about to incur the not insubstantial wrath of his wife

The Netherlands - The perils of smoking (2 / 2)
The perils of smoking. A group of young Dutch Boys suffer the consequences of having a puff on their Fathers pipes! Date: circa 1910s

United we Stand, Devided we fall! A Sailor, a soldier and a Policeman stagger home arm in arm from the fair. Date: circa 1909

Man at bar wanting clove to disguise evidence of his boozing
Drunken gentleman leaning against a bar, requesting the barmaid for a clove to disguise the olfactory evidence of his boozing

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - A Weak Return A Policeman aids a totally sozzled young gentleman to return to his abode into the rather shocked care of the housemaid. Date: circa 1903

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"Staggering through the ages: From Roman statues to drunken men and zombies" Step into a world where even the mightiest heroes stumble, as depicted in a Roman statue of a drunken Hercules. His staggering steps remind us that even those with great strength can succumb to intoxication. In another scene, we witness a drunken man stumbling home, his unsteady gait threatening to collide with a lamppost. This comical yet cautionary image serves as a reminder of the consequences of excessive indulgence. The Latin phrase "Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant" echoes through time, reminding us that those who could hold their liquor continued on while others fell. It speaks to both resilience and vulnerability in the face of temptation. From literature comes "A Woman of No Importance, " challenging societal norms and expectations. She defies conventions by embracing her own path, causing ripples that leave society staggering under her influence. But it's not just humans who stagger; even the undead join this dance. A male zombie shuffles through a dark house, his disjointed movements creating an eerie spectacle that sends chills down our spines. Emerging from misty shadows come more zombie figures - relentless in their pursuit. Their collective stagger evokes fear and uncertainty as they inch closer towards their prey. Artistic masterpieces also capture moments of imbalance. In "The Rivals, " painted in 1840, oil on panel immortalizes characters caught off guard by unexpected circumstances - leaving them figuratively staggering amidst chaos. Blind Pew from Treasure Island reminds us how physical impairment can lead one astray. The color litho illustration showcases his unsteady posture as he navigates treacherous terrain – an embodiment of literal staggering against adversity. "The Pillars of the Constitution: Three o' Clock & Cloudy Morning" portrays pillars shaken by political turbulence – symbolizing societies left reeling and staggering under the weight of change.