Tripped Collection

Place, 1881 (etching)
5864229 Place, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info)

Skating Scene (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
Ma199081 Skating Scene (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); 20.5x53 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658360 The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge of Sighs, Venice)

An off-list course (colour litho)
2778494 An off-list course (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An off-list course)

Very Slippy-Weather, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
3051761 Very Slippy-Weather, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Very Slippy-Weather, 1808
Very Slippy-Weather, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)

Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The Perfect Debutante by Adrian Porter
Front cover of The Perfect Debutante, a book of humorous verse and sketches from 1937 taking the reader through the hilarious pitfalls and pleasures of the social season

Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration
XJF486431 Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

All aboard! A man about to miss his train after he has tripped and fallen, just as the guard signals to leave. The caption reads; " His Waterloo! Jump in George - We ve just caught it

A player falls during a football match -- is it a foul?

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"Tripped into a Timeless Journey: Exploring Artistic Delights" Step back in time to the year 1881, where an etching titled "Tripped" transports us to a captivating place. This skating scene, depicted with pen and ink and watercolor on paper, captures the essence of joyous movement on ice. As we continue our artistic expedition, we stumble upon "The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, " rendered beautifully in pencil and watercolor heightened with white. The delicate strokes bring this iconic landmark to life, evoking a sense of melancholy amidst its breathtaking architecture. Venturing further off the beaten path, we encounter an intriguing piece titled "An off-list course. " A vibrant color lithograph invites us to explore uncharted territories beyond conventional norms. It challenges us to embrace unconventional paths that lead to unexpected discoveries. In contrast, "Very Slippy-Weather, " a hand-colored engraving from 1808 reminds us of the whimsical nature of life's mishaps. With humor and charm, it portrays individuals navigating treacherous conditions while reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Moving forward through time but still embracing wit and satire is John Leech's masterpiece from 1852 - "Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass. " Through his artistry, Leech cleverly juxtaposes two contrasting symbols representing power and foolishness within society. Transitioning into more refined settings brings us face-to-face with elegance personified in Adrian Porter's illustration for "The Perfect Debutante. " Every brushstroke exudes grace as it captures the allure of debutantes stepping into high society with poise and sophistication. Le Rire magazine presents another facet of artistry through their colorful lithograph illustrations. These playful images invite laughter while providing social commentary on various aspects of daily life during that era. Our journey concludes with Seymour Hicks' theatrical production - "The Earl and the Girl.