Terrified Collection

Spring-Heeled Jack winged monster
Winged man-monster who terrified residents of Blackheath and other London suburbs from 1837 for many years but was never caught Date: 1830s

Cause & Effect - dentist cartoon by H. M. Bateman
Cause and Effect - or, how two moods can change places. A dental patient enters a surgery clearly terrified at what lies ahead of him, but such is his struggle

The Guard Who Dropped It
A humorous illustration showing a terrified guardsman who has dropped his rifle. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

A long exposure on the coast of Lake Superior, near Grand Marais, Minnesota

Ghost Delivers Warning
A spectral figure materialises in a candlelit room where two men are roused from their books. The older man points ahead while the ghost points upwards. A ghostly warning?

LA Tarasque Polka

La Fontaines Fables - Wolves and the Sheep
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wolves and the Sheep

Woman Burned At Stake For Witchcraft
An illustration depicts a woman being burned at the stake for the crime of engaging in witchcraft, circa 1692. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The Thunderstorm by Edmund Blampied
A woman cowers under her bed covers as a thunderstorm is in progress outside. Date: 1914

The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law Bateman
The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law by Bateman. A terrified, small man cowering in a chair after disagreeing with his imperious looking mother in law

Technophobia, conceptual artwork
Technophobia, conceptual computer artwork

Verne / Steam House 4
LA MAISON A VAPEUR A menacing group of native fanatics are terrified by the mighty machine

German U-Boats
Terrified by German U-boats, the English pretend to be neutral (the Norwegian and British merchant navy flags are conveniently similar !)

Hauling conger eels (colour litho)
8656892 Hauling conger eels (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the seaside. Hauling conger eels)

I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho)
8656703 I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fear in the darkness, c.1860 (print)
7293375 Fear in the darkness, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Medicine. Psychology. The fear of the dark, child in the bed. Imagery on the fear (emotion), Epinal, France

Tale of the Thousand and One Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: " the giant woke up
FGL5484998 Tale of the Thousand and One Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: " the giant woke up and went out of the palace " Illustration by Gustave Dore

The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F. Sala et Co, 1863
MMM5483503 The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F. Sala et Co, 1863.; National Maritime Museum, London

Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny (1857-1858) (engraving)
UIG5416130 Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny (1857-1858) (engraving); (add.info.: Rebelion against British rule in India. It was begun by Indian troops in the service of the British)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644712 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: She stands in fear of the Village Boys)

The wolf, c.1900 (print)
7293413 The wolf, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. A wolf in the forest. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Fear in the darkness, c.1860 (print)
7293387 Fear in the darkness, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Medicine. Psychology. The fear of the dark, child in the bed. Imagery on the fear (emotion), Epinal, France

There was an Old Person of Hyde, who walked by the shore with his Bride (coloured engraving)
8634386 There was an Old Person of Hyde, who walked by the shore with his Bride (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Out on the deep: sailors bold (colour litho)
8635658 Out on the deep: sailors bold (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out on the deep: sailors bold. Sailors bold)

Fear of a Dictator (litho)
8673910 Fear of a Dictator (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fear of a Dictator. A Rochester election handbill of 1834)

Male soldier inspecting an army of women musketeers (engraving)
8664228 Male soldier inspecting an army of women musketeers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female rights musketeers)

Letters C: rooster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205926 Letters C: rooster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214887 Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

A woman nervously moving to answer an unexpected knock at the front door, 1875
3480136 A woman nervously moving to answer an unexpected knock at the front door, 1875; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman nervously moving to answer an unexpected knock at the front door;)

The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins)

The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858
MMM5483523 The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858. Lithography (31x50 cm), 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

The wolf, c.1900 (print)
7293412 The wolf, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Wolf's fear. A girl hide from the wolf. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

The wolf, c.1900 (print)
7293411 The wolf, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Wolf's fear. A wolf attack a girl. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Blown by the waves - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950175 Blown by the waves - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Cartoon depicting a child terrified by a dentist's advertisement, 19th century
5309148 Cartoon depicting a child terrified by a dentist's advertisement, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a child terrified by a dentist's advertisement)

Illustration for Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift (colour litho)
8637201 Illustration for Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

With a diamond ring given him by the Queen, Raleigh had written on a window pane the words
8636229 With a diamond ring given him by the Queen, Raleigh had written on a window pane the words, "Fain would I climb but that I fear to fall" (engraving) by English School

Stop reading that ghost story, till I've brushed yer 'air down (colour litho)
8656657 Stop reading that ghost story, till I've brushed yer 'air down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yes, dear - sometimes the idea of marriage positively frightens me! (colour litho)
8656643 Yes, dear - sometimes the idea of marriage positively frightens me! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Yes)

Londoners panicked by Zeppelins (litho)
8656103 Londoners panicked by Zeppelins (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londoners panicked by Zeppelins, World War I, 1914-1918)

Expression of horror (coloured engraving)
8655702 Expression of horror (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expression of horror)

Expressions of emotions on the faces of young children (coloured engraving)
8655764 Expressions of emotions on the faces of young children (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630776 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630688 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beware of the bull (colour litho)
8656908 Beware of the bull (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: !Beware of the bull. And I'm a vegetarian too." Man terrorised by a bull)

And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever (litho)
8670632 And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever)

Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense
MMM5457668 Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense, one is watching the outside through the keyhole

Letres G and H: patty and lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205946 Letres G and H: patty and lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

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"Terrified: A Journey through Fear and Imagination" The Guard Who Dropped It: In the dead of night, a guard's trembling hands let go of his flashlight, plunging him into darkness and terror. Spring-Heeled Jack Winged Monster: Whispers of a mysterious creature with glowing red eyes and supernatural abilities leave the town paralyzed in fear. Cause & Effect - Dentist Cartoon by H. M. Bateman: An innocent trip to the dentist turns into a nightmare as exaggerated fears come to life in this hilarious yet terrifying cartoon. A Long Exposure on the Coast of Lake Superior, near Grand Marais, Minnesota: Capturing the eerie stillness and haunting beauty that leaves visitors both mesmerized and terrified. Ghost Delivers Warning: From beyond the grave, an apparition appears to deliver a bone-chilling message that sends shivers down spines. LA Tarasque Polka: The lively polka tune takes an unexpected turn when dancers witness something monstrous lurking beneath their feet. Woman Burned At Stake For Witchcraft: Unveiling a dark chapter from history where paranoia led to horrifying consequences for those accused of witchcraft. Technophobia, Conceptual Artwork: Exploring our deep-rooted fear of technology through thought-provoking visuals that make us question our reliance on machines. The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club - Surrounded by Cannibals : Innocent childhood toys find themselves trapped in an unsettling adventure where they must outwit cannibals who hunger for more than just food. Verne / Steam House 4 : Jules Verne's imagination runs wild as steam-powered contraptions take over society, leaving citizens both fascinated and terrified by these futuristic inventions. German U-Boats : Dive into treacherous waters during World War II as German U-boats strike fear into the hearts of sailors, leaving them vulnerable and terrified.