Stupid Collection

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

Surgery Cures Stupidity
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain!

Tarot Card Fool 17C
TAROT LE FOU (The Fool)

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state)

Capital letters Plate in " Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet"
DUV4220095 Capital letters Plate in " Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet". Bookshop by Theodore Lefevre et Cie - 1892 - Coloured wood engravings

Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving)
DUV4222881 Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving); 18.5x13.5 cm; (add.info.: A shepherd brings his herd of sheep back to the stable, a country road, a candle)

Letter M and N: Messy and Niais. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207427 Letter M and N: Messy and Niais. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull
533707 1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220647 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter S: WISDOM is a rare good and wants to be conquered, nefaste is his rival: it is called SOTTISE
DUV4206642 Letter S: WISDOM is a rare good and wants to be conquered, nefaste is his rival: it is called SOTTISE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Letter I: INSTRUCTION gives us preference everywhere. So let us be assiduous against our ignorance
DUV4206566 Letter I: INSTRUCTION gives us preference everywhere. So let us be assiduous against our ignorance. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220684 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218473 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre F: faute de la Poupee. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218466 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre G: gourmande. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Washington hatchet. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Veracite - Franchise
DUV4212606 Washington hatchet. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Veracite - Franchise. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Letter G: Garments, Guard, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217335 Letter G: Garments, Guard, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants"" Full alphabet illustrative

Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane
PCT4277458 Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane. School, chatter, punishment.; (add.info.: Schoolers chatting)

Punishment: a father punishes his children, giving them the buttoes, one of the brothers cries
IMB4930652 Punishment: a father punishes his children, giving them the buttoes, one of the brothers cries. Around 1890 Historic photograph, father beating his son

Gentleman reading a comedy aloud in a living room, when half asleep and quite stupid
FLO4679248 Gentleman reading a comedy aloud in a living room, when half asleep and quite stupid. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218426 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre O: obstination de Rosette (caprice). In "Alphabet de mes poupees"

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218421 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre N: nouvelle desobeissance. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Letters X and Z: Xeres and Zelee. Engraving in " Usual alphabet "
DUV4207450 Letters X and Z: Xeres and Zelee. Engraving in " Usual alphabet ". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

Letter N NAIVETE of the heart is charm and poesy, foolishly tasteless is NUAISERY. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206590 Letter N NAIVETE of the heart is charm and poesy, foolishly tasteless is NUAISERY. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Lucky John. (Illustration, ca. 1910)
5975407 Lucky John. (Illustration, ca. 1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Fee tales. Jean street by the cow)

Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219918 Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

The Dunce, 1850
3478014 The Dunce, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Dunce' depicting a young boy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Letter G: Gourmandise
DUV4217048 Letter G: Gourmandise; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Battle between Carnival and Lent, c.1600-c.1620. Creator: Jheronimus Bosch (manner of)
Battle between Carnival and Lent, c.1600-c.1620. A little man playing the bagpipes who personifies the carnival is being carried on a table out of the kitchen on the left

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-c.1600

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

Plate Five, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins, 1606. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Plate Five, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins, 1606

Lettre G Generosite - Gendarme Grue Guepe Godets Giroflee Gourde Grenouille - Gravure in "Alphabet des bons
DUV4212003 Lettre G Generosite - Gendarme Grue Guepe Godets Giroflee Gourde Grenouille - Gravure in "Alphabet des bons exemples" - Jules Levy, editeur - Illustrations de Henri Boulanger

Martin, Mechant, Mouton, Mill, Tuesday, Sparrow, Mountain, Rise, Chestnut, Mais
DUV4224173 Martin, Mechant, Mouton, Mill, Tuesday, Sparrow, Mountain, Rise, Chestnut, Mais, page 26 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

Illustration for 100 Proverbes, 1845 (engraving)
PCT4286197 Illustration for 100 Proverbes, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: L'Amour fait danser les donkeys)

King Canute Reproving Courtiers Believing Power Over The Elements
King Canute reproving his courtiers for believing he had power over the elements. He had commanded the sea to stay off his land

The lie. A school boy tears and ties to a pole with a "liar"sign around his neck to punish him for his lie
DUV4198620 The lie. A school boy tears and ties to a pole with a " liar" sign around his neck to punish him for his lie. Little boys alphabet

Brutal Child lashes a dog. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises
DUV4198660 Brutal Child lashes a dog. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises. Epinal imaging late 19th century by French School

A seven-year-old girl tied her little sister to the tail of a cow - "Le Petit Journal"of July 25
XEE4150366 A seven-year-old girl tied her little sister to the tail of a cow - " Le Petit Journal" of July 25, 1909 (engraving) by French School

The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading
DUV4198685 The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

Twinks polish. A girl holds wool for her mother rolling a pelotte while the cat defeats another
DUV4202238 Twinks polish. A girl holds wool for her mother rolling a pelotte while the cat defeats another. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

Letter U (Urn, Uniform). A little girl looks horrified at the debris of a vase she just broke. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202258 Letter U (Urn, Uniform). A little girl looks horrified at the debris of a vase she just broke. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

An unfortunate ironing: a little girl burns with the iron. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202263 An unfortunate ironing: a little girl burns with the iron. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl. 19th); 24.5x20.5 cm; (add.info.: An unfortunate ironing)

Cartoon depicting American president Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), climbing on the shelves of Uncle Sams officine to
LSE4330455 Cartoon depicting American president Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), climbing on the shelves of Uncle Sams officine to derober a jar of " third term"

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Idiot (engraving)
7196388 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Idiot (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idiot)

I: Idiot
6523677 I: Idiot by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Franco-English Leporello (Zebra - Zebra). Publisher unknown, s. d. (circa 1840)

Cover of the alphabet of little boys "Who does not want to learn to read is put to
DUV4198652 Cover of the alphabet of little boys " Who does not want to learn to read is put to dry bread and clear water". Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

The disobedient little one. A child gets his foot stuck in a wolf trap
DUV4198625 The disobedient little one. A child gets his foot stuck in a wolf trap. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

Letter R as "Wandering your nose in the wind is often compromising it"
DUV4198038 Letter R as " Wandering your nose in the wind is often compromising it". Walker victim of an accident on a construction site. Comic alphabet (abecedary) in illustrious sayings

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"Exploring the Folly: A Journey through Stupidity in Art and Literature" In this captivating collection of images and stories, we delve into the concept of "stupidity" as portrayed by various artists throughout history. From William John Wainwright's thought-provoking parable to the intriguing notion that surgery can cure stupidity, these diverse pieces challenge our understanding of human intellect. One striking image is the Tarot Card Fool from the 17th century, reminding us of how foolishness can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Similarly, WW1 cartoons like "The Dropped Pilot" and "Things that Matter" highlight the consequences of ignorance during times of conflict. Moving on to educational materials, we encounter a powerful scene from an abecedary where a schoolboy is punished for his lie by being tied to a pole with a sign labeling him as a liar. This moral lesson emphasizes the importance of truthfulness from an early age. Another engraving depicts a brutal child lashing out at a dog, serving as a stark reminder that cruelty often stems from ignorance or lack of empathy. Such imagery prompts us to reflect on our own actions and their impact on those around us. As we continue our exploration, we come across an incident reported in "Le Petit Journal, " where a seven-year-old girl tied her little sister to the tail of a cow. This shocking event reminds us that even children are not exempt from displaying foolish behavior when left unsupervised or unguided. Epinal imaging further contributes to this narrative with its portrayal of capricious children breaking toys out of anger or horror-stricken little girls witnessing their accidental mishaps such as breaking vases or burning themselves with irons. These illustrations serve as cautionary tales against impulsive actions driven by thoughtlessness. Finally, we encounter domestic scenes captured in chromolithographs - twinks polishing wool while cats playfully disrupt their work and little girls horrified by the consequences of their actions.