Alcoholism Collection (page 3)

The Officers' Mess, a cartoon showing Navy officers gathered together drinking wine
MMM5482767 The Officers' Mess, a cartoon showing Navy officers gathered together drinking wine. Drawing by Edward Pelham Brenton (1774-1839), colored in watercolor, 18th century

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311233 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dinner Party in the Hell, 19th Century (engraving)
JAB4120657 Dinner Party in the Hell, 19th Century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving for Chanson by Pierre Jean Beranger (1780-1857), 1866); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Female of the Christian Temperance Union (American Association of Alcoholism)
NWI4959522 Female of the Christian Temperance Union (American Association of Alcoholism) registering the names of persons entering a saloon (tavern), circa 1870

Cabaret scene: taste. Four people busy eating food and drinking. Painting by Jan Miense Molenaer (1610-1668)
JEB4960141 Cabaret scene: taste. Four people busy eating food and drinking. Painting by Jan Miense Molenaer (1610-1668) after Adriaen Brouwer

Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4920166 Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print)
UTD4835047 The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print); (add.info.: The good Hero and the fight against alcohol - caricature - image date circa 1920)

Statuary group of children harvesters - Table element with round putti - back Fabrique Gaspard Robert (1722-1799)
JEB4904830 Statuary group of children harvesters - Table element with round putti - back Fabrique Gaspard Robert (1722-1799) Musee de la faience, Marseille; Musee Borely, Marseille

Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4717820 Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4717802 Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl
FLO4717760 Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4718008 Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the qualities of a real hairy man, 1917
LUX4738837 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the qualities of a real hairy man, 1917; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

The dangers of alcoholic beverages
2626857 The dangers of alcoholic beverages; (add.info.: Illustration of the dangers of alcoholic beverages: The sins of the drunken father are visited on the heads of the children - a thief)

A policeman stumbling across a drunk, 1850
3478084 A policeman stumbling across a drunk, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman stumbling across a drunk. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The evils of drinking alcohol, 1850
3478293 The evils of drinking alcohol, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon highlighting the evils of drinking alcohol. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A drunkard staggering along, 1850
3478404 A drunkard staggering along, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a drunkard staggering along. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drunk being confronted, 1850
3478395 Drunk being confronted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting drunk being confronted by a Custom's Officer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hungover Oxford university students attending a religious service at 7AM. Black Matins or the Effect of Late Drinking
FLO4618889 Hungover Oxford university students attending a religious service at 7AM. Black Matins or the Effect of Late Drinking upon Early Risers

The drinkers. On the right, La Mort festive holds an ebriete head and poured a bottle of red wine into its throat
FLO4675769 The drinkers. On the right, La Mort festive holds an ebriete head and poured a bottle of red wine into its throat. His companions watch and applaud

Letters X and Z: Xeres and Zelee. Engraving in " Usual alphabet "
DUV4207450 Letters X and Z: Xeres and Zelee. Engraving in " Usual alphabet ". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)
8635631 Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming events cast their shadows before them)

Oinochoe of red figures for the Antesteria's party (ceramic)
UIG5415873 Oinochoe of red figures for the Antesteria's party (ceramic); (add.info.: It depicts Dionysos, divinity of the wine, drunk and sustained by a satire. Attica, around 430 BC)

Two drunken men
5616124 Two drunken men; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting two drunken men sneaking away from a police officer they spotted. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century
5310758 An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab
MMM5484584 Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab)

Bombance of sailors, scene in a tavern in Portsmouth (England). Oil on wood, 1802
MMM5460145 Bombance of sailors, scene in a tavern in Portsmouth (England). Oil on wood, 1802, by Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817)

'Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck', 1800-1901 (lithograph)
7337543 'Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck', 1800-1901 (lithograph) by British School, (19th century); 20.4x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century
5308686 Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal)

Gold Rush: Miners' Ball in California. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4832885 Gold Rush: Miners' Ball in California. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Gold Rush: Miners' Ball in California)

Illustration of Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891) in " Chanson illustree", ca
ICA4841220 Illustration of Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891) in " Chanson illustree", ca. 1840 - In vino veritas - Wine

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Men wearing masks on horseback. Expressionism. Oil on canvas. Private Collection
CUL4864315 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Men wearing masks on horseback. Expressionism. Oil on canvas. Private Collection by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); (add.info.: GUTIERREZ SOLANA)

Fight against alcoholism: the crusade of women of the temperance league occupying an American alcohol flow
NWI4960862 Fight against alcoholism: the crusade of women of the temperance league occupying an American alcohol flow, circa 1870 - Colorisee engraving

Fight against alcoholism: two drunk men stumbling in the street - Propaganda cartoon to illustrate the motives of wives
NWI4960886 Fight against alcoholism: two drunk men stumbling in the street - Propaganda cartoon to illustrate the motives of wives joining the American temperance league - Colorisee engraving

The fee of the vine holds a bunch of grapes, at its feet a broken bottle and a drunk bird holding a glass of wine - Eau
FLO4637700 The fee of the vine holds a bunch of grapes, at its feet a broken bottle and a drunk bird holding a glass of wine - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

A man drinking gin with a demon, 1850
3478292 A man drinking gin with a demon, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man drinking gin with a demon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The horrors of drunkenness, 1850
3478060 The horrors of drunkenness, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration by Kenny Meadows (1790-1874) a British caricaturist and illustrator, depicting the horrors of drunkenness

Illustration for Letter O, P and Q "Alphabet des insectes", 1883 (print)
DUV4199584 Illustration for Letter O, P and Q "Alphabet des insectes", 1883 (print); 10.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T)

Letter A: Angel, Arab, Abbe, Arbalearier, Eagle;
DUV4209737 Letter A: Angel, Arab, Abbe, Arbalearier, Eagle;; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A: Angel, Arab, Abbe, Arbalearier, Eagle;); Photo © Duvallon.

A drunken man on horseback, 1850
3478401 A drunken man on horseback, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drunken, obese, man on horseback in a stream. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A man drinking, 1850
3478400 A man drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of a man drinking whisky and water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Men sampling the latest home brew, 1850
3478393 Men sampling the latest home brew, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting men sampling the latest home brew. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878)

Drinking Companions, 1850
3478392 Drinking Companions, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Drinking Companions'. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) a British caricaturist and book illustrator

A drunken man returning home to his wife, 1850
3478090 A drunken man returning home to his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man returning home to his wife. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A young man suffering from a hangover, 1850
3478085 A young man suffering from a hangover, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a young man suffering from a hangover. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850
3478076 A man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man slumped on the ground after drinking too much wine)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map Showing Hairy Permission in Paris Fun with Women of Little Virtue, 1915
LUX4739457 First World War: France, Patriotic Map Showing Hairy Permission in Paris Fun with Women of Little Virtue, 1915; (add.info)

The drunkards progress, 1846
1577242 The drunkards progress, 1846; (add.info.: The drunkards progress. From the first glass to the grave. Shows an archway of the nine steps of a drunkard's progress)

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"Exploring the Dark Depths of Alcoholism: A Historical Perspective" In Hogarth's iconic engravings, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " we witness the destructive power in 18th-century London. These images serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that excessive drinking can have on individuals and society. The Temperance Movement of 1887 sought to combat this menace with their chilling broadsheet titled "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This powerful visual depicted the downward spiral into despair that awaited those who succumbed to alcohol addiction. Even in earlier times, satirical cartoons like "A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony" highlighted how alcohol abuse could lead to ruinous decisions and broken relationships. Institutions such as Brockhall Hospital and Guiltcross Union Workhouse emerged to provide care for those suffering from the grips of addiction. One notorious drink associated with alcoholism is absinthe. Its allure was captured in late 19th-century Victorian gin houses, where patrons sought solace amidst their struggles. However, these establishments often became breeding grounds for further misery. Children were not spared from the ravages of alcohol abuse either. The heart-wrenching American cartoon published by the Anti-Saloon League in 1917 emphasized how innocent lives were shattered due to parental addiction – a poignant reminder that alcoholism affects entire families. In an attempt to sway public opinion against excessive drinking, Deacon Giles's Distillery released temperance cartoons during the 1830s. These illustrations aimed to expose the dark underbelly of liquor production and consumption while advocating for sobriety. As we reflect on these historical depictions, it becomes clear that combating alcoholism requires collective effort. Let us remember these mottos from chromolithographs: "Choose Life over Liquor, " "Sobriety Strengthens Society, " and "Break Free from Booze.