Wasted Collection

WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
WW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory

wasted
Kate Weber

Illustration for An Episode of West Woodlands, by Bret Harte (chromolitho)
1063402 Illustration for An Episode of West Woodlands, by Bret Harte (chromolitho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804748 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Delaw, Georges (1874-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 28 May 1898.); © Look and Learn

Nehemiah surveying the ruins of Jerusalem, Nehemiah II, ver 12 (engraving)
6021696 Nehemiah surveying the ruins of Jerusalem, Nehemiah II, ver 12 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nehemiah surveying the ruins of Jerusalem)

Poster, The effects of over-cooking and keeping hot. Vitamin value, goodness, taste go up in smoke - result is waste. 1945

The Haunted Lady, 1863
3478876 The Haunted Lady, 1863 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: The Haunted Lady. Dressmaker enthusing over the wonderful gown that has been made for an aristocratic client)

Sir Richard Grenvilles Last Fight (engraving)
3655192 Sir Richard Grenvilles Last Fight (engraving) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Grenvilles Last Fight)

Passepartout putting out the gas-light, from Around the World in Eighty Days
3501832 Passepartout putting out the gas-light, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905), 1873 (engraving) by French School

Bad times for poets
Marcos Gali

wasted years
Rui Correia

prodigal son pigs keeper Parable series title
The prodigal son as a pigs keeper Parable of the prodigal son (series title), The prodigal son has wasted his legacy and works as a pig farmer for a farmer

prodigal son pig herdsman Parable series title
The prodigal son as a pig herdsman Parable of the prodigal son (series title), The prodigal son has wasted his legacy and works for a farmer as a poultry herdsman

Too drunk to stand - Scanned 1881 Engraving

Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1
Cartoon, showing a frivolous woman trying on a new hat. She complains: How long this war is taking! Her bored soldier husband replies: Not as long as it takes you to try hats on! Date: 1916

A wasted life: satire on the invention of tanks, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II chides Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German general and aircraft manufacturer, for not inventing anything useful, like the armoured tanks of the allies. Date: 1916

Potatoes eaten by pests
Harvested organic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum Cherie ). These potatoes have been eaten by agricultural pests, such as rats or mice, while they were still in the ground

The Maid & the Milk-Pail
THE MILKMAID & THE MILK A dairymaid, daydreaming about what she ll do with the money for the milk at market, drops the pail and the milk is wasted

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"Wasted: A Glimpse into Lost Moments and Missed Opportunities" In the midst of World War II, a powerful poster reminds us not to be fuel-ish with our resources. The East-End water famine unveils the harsh reality of how water is wasted, leaving communities in desperate need. Through a lithograph illustration, Bret Harte's "An Episode of West Woodlands" captures the essence potential in a captivating manner. Vibrant colors come alive in Le Rire's illustration, shedding light on the consequences of wastefulness through a stunning lithograph print. Nehemiah II surveys the ruins of Jerusalem in an engraving that serves as a poignant reminder that even great civilizations can fall victim to waste and neglect. A thought-provoking poster showcases the detrimental effects of over-cooking and keeping food hot for too long - wasting both taste and nutrition. "The Haunted Lady" from 1863 tells a haunting tale where time itself becomes wasted amidst eerie circumstances. Sir Richard Grenville's last fight immortalized through an engraving symbolizes bravery lost but never forgotten - reminding us that valor should never go to waste. Passepartout extinguishing gas-light during his journey around the world highlights how even small acts can prevent unnecessary waste along grand adventures. "Bad times for poets" depicts struggles faced by artists when their talents are underappreciated or disregarded - showcasing precious creativity going to waste. Reflecting on wasted years brings forth introspection about moments squandered and opportunities missed, urging us to make every second count now more than ever. Too drunk to stand; an unfortunate scene illustrating excessive indulgence leading one down a path where potential fades away like smoke dissipating into thin air. In this collection spanning various mediums throughout history, we encounter glimpses into wasted moments, resources, and potential.