Wasting Collection

Hoffmann / Augustus / Soup
THE STORY OF AUGUSTUS WHO WOULD NOT HAVE ANY SOUP "...& on the fifth day he was dead!"

Wasting Time
Illustration by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) entitled Wasting Time - a beautiful young woman sitting on a low stone wall gazes with rather bored distain at her male companion

Shall I, wasting in despair ? - Shall I, wasting in despair, die because a woman's fair ? Illustration of a poem of unrequited love. Author: George Wither. Artist: Joyce Mercer Date: circa 1930

Starvation, degrees of wasting (litho)
5998374 Starvation, degrees of wasting (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Starvation, degrees of wasting)

In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving)
1064614 In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Hands Of The Philistines)

In Egypt (colour litho)
2818752 In Egypt (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Egypt. Satire on Britains control of Egypts financial affairs. En Egypte)

100 dollar bill, Abundance, Business, Colin Anderson, Concepts, Currency, Field, Finance, Fun, Humor, Losing, Loss, Luck, Money Doesn t Grow On Trees, Money Tree, Pennies From Heaven, Rich

Office Boy burns his bridges and threatens to give notice
Office Boy burns his bridges (disobeying every commandment on his behaviour in sight) and threatens to give notice to his (rather surprised) Boss! Date: 1907

WW2 poster, Work carefully, avoid scrap
WW2 poster, Accidents sometimes happen... Work carefully, avoid scrap. HMSO, Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1940s

East London Water / Punch
The water company`s turncock accused the local East London residents of wasting water by washing and watering their gardens. Date: 8 August 1896

Things We Vow We Will Do, When Peace Breaks out
Cartoon by George Studdy showing a gent purposefully indulging in wasteful behaviour, a welcome relief after years of food control, shortages and rationing. Date: 1918

Of folisshe cokes and buttelers and other offycers of howsholde that wast theyr maysters
XJF486465 Of folisshe cokes and buttelers and other offycers of howsholde that wast theyr maysters good without mesure, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483410 Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Early-onset Alzheimers disease, MRI scan
Early-onset Alzheimers disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain of a 53 year old patient with early-onset Alzheimers disease

Garden Tap - Water dripping from outside brass tap UK
MAB-323 Garden Tap - Water dripping from outside brass tap Cotswolds Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

White Cow with Red Ears
Fiachna & men of King Eolgarg Mor haggle with the Black Hag for white cow with red ears that they have been told will cure the king of a wasting sickness

Wasting money, conceptual image

Electricity consumption. Indoor and outdoor lighting in a row of housing

Alzheimers disease brain, coloured CT scan
Alzheimers disease brain, coloured computed tomography (CT) scan. This is the brain of an 81 year old woman. The front of the brain is at top

Burning money, conceptual image
Wasting money, conceptual image. Flames engulfing Euro notes

False-col X-ray of lumbar spine of woman
Diseased spine. Frontal coloured X-ray of the lumbar spine of a 60 year old suffering from scoliosis, osteophytosis and wasting of the spine

Outdoor tap, dripping water. Failing to completely turn off outdoor water sources during droughts, such as that in the UK during summer 2006

A tower block off Euston road in London UK
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Wasting Champagne
An Austrian lady opens a bottle

Jesus in the Desert
He goes into the desert where he fasts for 40 days/nights; the Evil One tries to tempt him with offers Jesus can t refuse, but he is wasting his time - Jesus refuses them !

Wwi / Food Shortage
Oh, if his mother could see him! Two Parisian children look at a poster showing a young boy wasting food

Cod Liver Oil / Children
Advertisement for Mellins cod liver oil emulsion, for colds, coughs, chest ailments and wasting sickness

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"Wasting Time: Shall I, wasting in despair?" In this captivating caption, the concept is explored through various hints and artworks. The names Hoffmann and Augustus bring to mind artists who have delved into the theme in their works. As we ponder over these hints, our thoughts are drawn towards the idea of time wasted. Imagine a scenario where one finds themselves questioning their actions - "Shall I, wasting in despair?" This phrase evokes a sense of introspection and contemplation about how we utilize our precious time. The mention of a 100 dollar bill symbolizes abundance and finance. It reminds us that even though money may flow freely, it cannot buy back lost moments or wasted opportunities. Colin Anderson's artwork on currency further emphasizes this notion by highlighting the transience of wealth. As we delve deeper into the topic, another hint emerges - starvation. This brings forth an understanding that there are degrees to wasting; not only can it refer to squandering resources but also neglecting basic needs like food. Artworks such as "In The Hands Of The Philistines" and "Waiting" depict different aspects of wasting. While one portrays helplessness when faced with external forces beyond our control (engraving), the other captures the frustration felt during periods of idleness (oil on canvas). Moving from art to history, we encounter references like "In Egypt, " which alludes to lithographs depicting scenes from ancient times. These historical pieces remind us that wastefulness has been prevalent throughout human existence. On a lighter note, Bell 209 Cobra N209J takes us away from art momentarily and introduces us to aviation technology. However, even here wastefulness can be seen if resources are not used efficiently or responsibly. The inclusion of an office boy burning bridges and threatening resignation highlights how personal choices can lead to wastage within professional settings too. A WW2 poster advising workers to avoid scrap and work carefully further emphasizes the importance of being mindful in our actions.