Alcoholic Collection (page 9)

Vaults under London docks 1870
Under the London Docks covering eighteen acres, were the finest vaults in the world, vast catacombs of the precious vintages garnered from every famous vineyard in the globe

Booths Gin advertisement - The Grand Hotel, Torquay
Advertisement for Booths Dry Gin, one of a series featuring various smart hotel bars around the UK. This time its the bar at the Grand Hotel in Torquay

Label, Menthe Verte
French Drinks Bottle Label, Menthe Verte (Green Mint)

Hedges & Butlers Wine 1890
Series of views of alcohol being produced for Hedges & Butler s, to be sold in Regent Street, London. 1890

The glutton (chromolitho)
961383 The glutton (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The glutton. Eau des Carmes, Boyer, Rue de l Abbaye, Paris)

In the Tavern, (oil on canvas)
658465 In the Tavern, (oil on canvas) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 36x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Tavern. Jose Benlliure y Gil (1855-1937). Oil on canvas

Teetotal Certificate (litho)
3642887 Teetotal Certificate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teetotal Certificate. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

How to live on 30 shillings a week (colour litho)
3642872 How to live on 30 shillings a week (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to live on 30 shillings a week)

Popular Cranks, one of the hatless brigade (colour litho)
3642868 Popular Cranks, one of the hatless brigade (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popular Cranks, one of the hatless brigade)

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) (photo)
673179 Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) (photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); (add.info.: Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe, 19 January 1809 - 7 October 1849) was an American author, poet

Rifle Corps Stores, trade card for the proprietor, Pope (coloured engraving)
731568 Rifle Corps Stores, trade card for the proprietor, Pope (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rifle Corps Stores)

Miller & Jones, manufacturer of ale and porter for exportation, trade card (engraving)
733791 Miller & Jones, manufacturer of ale and porter for exportation, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miller & Jones)

Womans crusade against intemperance, pub. 1874 (engraving)
1144563 Womans crusade against intemperance, pub. 1874 (engraving) by Reinhart, Charles Stanley (1844-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You Shust Git Out)

Drinking bout scene, 1778 (oil on slate)
PCT164404 Drinking bout scene, 1778 (oil on slate) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); 39.5x52 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; French, out of copyright

Cut-out of Louis Riqueti (1754-92) Viscount of Mirabeau
CHT163959 Cut-out of Louis Riqueti (1754-92) Viscount of Mirabeau, nicknamed Mirabeau-Tonneau (barrel) c.1790 (colour engraving) (see also 191400) by French School

"There was an Old Person of Hurst, who drank when he was not athirst", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386655 " There was an Old Person of Hurst, who drank when he was not athirst", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Silenus, drunk, copy of a Greek original (marble)
NUL407062 Silenus, drunk, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 100 cm; Musee Archeologique, Narbonne, France; out of copyright

Mrs Gamp, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405139 Mrs Gamp, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Solid Enjoyment of Bottle and Friend, 1774 (colour litho heightened with gouache)
CHT176092 The Solid Enjoyment of Bottle and Friend, 1774 (colour litho heightened with gouache) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)
2493220 The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

"Unable to obtain employment, they are driven by poverty into the streets to beg
2492036 " Unable to obtain employment, they are driven by poverty into the streets to beg, and by this means they still supply the bottle." Plate IV of The Drunkards Chlldren pub

Still Life with a glass of champagne, 1855 (oil on canvas)
692883 Still Life with a glass of champagne, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Preyer, Johann Wilhelm (1803-89); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Where Sake is Sold, 1890 (brush & black ink with gray wash on paper)
1152075 Where Sake is Sold, 1890 (brush & black ink with gray wash on paper) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 16.3x19.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Poster advertising Le Souverain, French tonic wine made by Paul Pelge
PER205367 Poster advertising Le Souverain, French tonic wine made by Paul Pelge (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Off to the Pub (The Week-End), 1912 (oil on canvas)
LMG109143 Off to the Pub (The Week-End), 1912 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 49.5x30.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Alcoholism: man adrift at sea surrounded by floating bottles wishing it was beer rather than water (chromolitho)
5995988 Alcoholism: man adrift at sea surrounded by floating bottles wishing it was beer rather than water (chromolitho) by English School

The Drunk Bacchus, c. 1520 (woodcut)
5858425 The Drunk Bacchus, c.1520 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 22A--15.1 cm; German, out of copyright

Tim Besom - making a clear way for others that he may clear a path for himself
872455 Tim Besom - making a clear way for others that he may clear a path for himself. Engraved by G Hunt, Pub. Thos. McLean, London, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

The happy influence of alcoholism on the arts. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796346 The happy influence of alcoholism on the arts. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ambulance charged with colllecting drunks from the streets of Berlin (colour litho)
2779278 Ambulance charged with colllecting drunks from the streets of Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

One drunk sucking alcohol via a straw from another drunks red nose (colour litho)
2800788 One drunk sucking alcohol via a straw from another drunks red nose (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whisky drinker (colour litho)
3102387 Whisky drinker (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whisky drinker. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Alcoholic, Father Mathias; A la Boutique, Chateau du Bosc: Le Buveur, Le Pere Mathias
652515 The Alcoholic, Father Mathias; A la Boutique, Chateau du Bosc: Le Buveur, Le Pere Mathias, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec

14th July, the wine merchant, cover illustration from L Assiette au beurre
REV326169 14th July, the wine merchant, cover illustration from L Assiette au beurre, 11th July 1901 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

A dream in absinthe, 1890 (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FIT412139 A dream in absinthe, 1890 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Conder, Charles Edward (1868-1909); 24x25.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

"There was an Old Man of Vesuvius, who studied the works of Vitruvius", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386627 " There was an Old Man of Vesuvius, who studied the works of Vitruvius", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Sairey Gamp, from Martin Chuzzlewit, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465753 Sairey Gamp, from Martin Chuzzlewit, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sairey or Sarah Gamp; drunken and dissolute nurse)

Newman Noggs, from Nicholas Nickleby, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465781 Newman Noggs, from Nicholas Nickleby, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497524 Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Satyrs gathering the vintage, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438502 Satyrs gathering the vintage, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Advertisement for Benedictine liqueur, early twentieth century (colour litho)
CHT221567 Advertisement for Benedictine liqueur, early twentieth century (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Hill-Billy Moonshine Still, 1890 (coloured engraving)
PNP252354 Hill-Billy Moonshine Still, 1890 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Revenue officers raid illegal liquor still in the Georgia Mountains
PNP252348 Revenue officers raid illegal liquor still in the Georgia Mountains, from the Police Gazette, 1895 (engraving) by American School

Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho)
PNP252342 Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho)
1078604 The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho) by Barber, John Warner (1798-1885); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Studies of Two Men, (red chalk)
659232 Studies of Two Men, (red chalk) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 18.6x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Two Men. Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743). Red chalk

Peasants Merrymaking Outside the Swan Inn in a Village Street, 1630 (oil on panel)
659308 Peasants Merrymaking Outside the Swan Inn in a Village Street, 1630 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 56x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"From Gin Lane to Champagne: A Spirited Journey through Alcoholic History" Step back in time with Hogarth's iconic engravings, as we explore the fascinating world of alcohol. In "Gin Lane, " a cautionary tale unfolds, depicting the dark side of excessive drinking. The streets are filled with despair and ruin, a stark contrast to the lively and prosperous Beer Street. Raise your glasses high as we toast to celebration and luxury with Mumms Champagne. This effervescent elixir has graced countless joyous occasions throughout history, adding sparkle to our lives. Hogarth's "Beer Street" transports us to a bustling community where beer flows freely. It symbolizes camaraderie and conviviality, reminding us that responsible consumption can bring people together in harmony. Indulge your senses with Sandeman Port, an exquisite fortified wine that has stood the test of time. Its rich flavors transport you to sun-soaked vineyards along Portugal's Douro River. The allure of champagne is captured beautifully in vintage posters that entice us into a world of elegance and sophistication. These vibrant advertisements beckon us to indulge in life's pleasures. Buchanans Whisky takes center stage next, inviting connoisseurs on a journey through Scotland's rugged landscapes. Savor each sip as you discover the complex flavors crafted by generations of skilled distillers. For those seeking something unique, Suze Alcoholic Drinks offer a tantalizing blend of botanicals that awaken the palate. Explore their range of innovative concoctions for an unforgettable taste experience. In 1887, the Temperance Movement sought to curb alcohol abuse through powerful imagery like "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This thought-provoking broadsheet reminds us of society's struggle against excesses while advocating for moderation. Travel back in time with Pernis Super Anis (a beverage made from aniseed) poster from 1923.