Tripping Collection

Fichtre!...que ces êtres-là sont sciants!, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Fichtre!...que ces etres-la sont sciants!, 1839. Man tripping over sawn logs: Damn!...how clever these things are!'. Pun on the French word sciant which can mean surprising or sawing

L'arbre de la liberté, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'arbre de la liberte, 19th century. The Tree of Freedom

Scenic road landscape with sunrise and fog at autumn morning in Finland

Syntax Star-gazing, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe
STC213548 Syntax Star-gazing, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe, published 1812 (aquatint) by Rowlandson

Jesus falling with the Cross
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Christ falling with the Cross

Deeds of Daring at Blackpool (engraving)
3639304 Deeds of Daring at Blackpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deeds of Daring at Blackpool)

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

Farm workers tripping rices grains from straw, Japan
Farm workers tripping rices grains from the straw, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Plate 272. Stumbling and Falling on the Ground, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950229 Plate 272. Stumbling and Falling on the Ground, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 29.1x25.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Mistress Beatrix tripping down the stairs at Walcote House to greet Esmond (colour litho)
2796684 Mistress Beatrix tripping down the stairs at Walcote House to greet Esmond (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Beautiful Damsel; or The Undaunted Female (colour litho)
1048307 The Beautiful Damsel; or The Undaunted Female (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beautiful Damsel; or The Undaunted Female)

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)

Dangerous links beware!! (chromolitho)
3639330 Dangerous links beware!! (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dangerous links beware!)

Sliding on Linlithgow Loch, 1858 (oil on canvas)
470283 Sliding on Linlithgow Loch, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Lees, Charles (1800-80); 76.2x113 cm; Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Second Mile, from Steeplechasing, engraved by Charles Hunt (1929-1900) (colour litho)
BSA266444 Second Mile, from Steeplechasing, engraved by Charles Hunt (1929-1900) (colour litho) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94) (after); 49x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The awkward lover, dropping tea in the lap of his girl (colour litho)
3641770 The awkward lover, dropping tea in the lap of his girl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The awkward lover)

The New Compensation Act - 1906 - Butler takes a tumble
The New Compensation Act - Butler " Heres a go. I m goin to break me leg" - a Butler is not unduly concerned at his tumble down the stairs to the wine cellar

Victorian farmyard scenes - from idyll to chaos
An idyllic farmyard scene slowly descends into chaos through a sequence of events involving a dog, a pig, a plough, a milkmaid, an embarrassed farmer and a lively horse

Baby African elephant (Loxodonta africana), climbing up a riverbank, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Victorian satirical cartoon - The Astronomer, with look intent
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon. The Astronomer, with look intent

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 Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) invaded England in September 1066, defeating and killing Harold II at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066

The Last Pantomime of the Season, 1859. Disraeli introduced his Reform Bill to the House early in 1859. However, because it was seen as a blatant attempt to conjure up extra Conservative votes

Belgrade map 1893
Antique illustration of a Belgrade map 1893

Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold
The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold - humorous illustrative interpretation of a quote from Lord Byron by Victorian illustrator and postcard publisher Martin Anderson ( Cynicus )

Danger ahead
Dutch boy eyeing a pretty girl is in danger of tripping over a basket of eggs. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915

Practical joke in university town, c. 1820
Students at Oxford or Cambridge play a practical joke on their professors by stretching a rope across a staircase and tripping them up, c.1820 Date: C.1820

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

Passers by tripping over a dog lead. The caption reads: " Sorry; My Fault!". Date: 1928- 1929

Koko accidentally trips up a policeman, whose helmet falls off. Date: 1937

H Miller. Skipping & tripping
Skipping and tripping -- children playing. 20th century

Humourous photographer card
A very silly postcard depicting a photographers subject suffering a rather revealing fate, falling backward over some sticks

Fire Alarm Panic
Rushing feet sometimes become entangled. A child trips up and slips to the floor, tripping up the next and the next child, in a domino effect caused by fire alarm panic

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

Twin puppies fall over
Twin puppies, Snip and Snap, manage to trip each other up accidentally, and fail to capture the escaped rabbit

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"Tripping Through Time: A Captivating Journey of Stumbles and Falls" Embark on a whimsical adventure through the ages, where tripping becomes an art form. From Syntax Star-gazing in William Combe's enchanting 1812 aquatint to Jesus falling with the Cross, these captivating moments remind us that even missteps can hold profound beauty. In Deeds of Daring at Blackpool, an engraving transports us to a thrilling scene where bravery intertwines with stumbling feet. Meanwhile, Place's etching from 1881 takes us back to a bygone era filled with charm and elegance. Travel across continents as we witness Japanese farm workers delicately tripping rice grains from straw—a testament to their meticulous craftsmanship. The Plaster Figure Sellers accident serves as a reminder that sometimes life surprises us with unexpected twists and turns. Plate 272's collotype on paper captures the vulnerability of stumbling and falling on the ground—an image that resonates deeply within our own human experiences. Mistress Beatrix gracefully trips down the stairs at Walcote House in a color litho, her excitement palpable as she greets Esmond. The Beautiful Damsel; or The Undaunted Female showcases strength amidst adversity—a woman unafraid to face challenges head-on. An off-list course invites us to explore uncharted territories while Dangerous links beware. Warns against hasty decisions without careful consideration. Finally, Vari Capricci's pre-1750 etching entices our imagination with its playful scenes—proof that even centuries ago, people found joy in lighthearted mishaps. Join this extraordinary journey through time where each stumble holds significance beyond its surface appearance. Tripping may be seen as mere accidents but beneath lies stories waiting to be discovered—tales of resilience, courage, and unexpected beauty hidden within every fall.