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"Exploring the Dark Depths of Alcoholism: A Historical Perspective" In Hogarth's iconic engravings, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The wine of Saint Martin, detail. (oil on wood, 16th century)

The wine of Saint Martin, detail. (oil on wood, 16th century)
LRI4571134 The wine of Saint Martin, detail. (oil on wood, 16th century) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: 193-0082118 And his house is on fire, plate 18 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)

193-0082118 And his house is on fire, plate 18 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81637 193-0082118 And his house is on fire, plate 18 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.9x15.4 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Don Quixote Fighting Certain Skins Of Red Wine

Don Quixote Fighting Certain Skins Of Red Wine
FIA5370846 Don Quixote Fighting Certain Skins Of Red Wine by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh, Russia; (add.info.: Don Quichotte combattant contre des outres de vin rouge)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: J aime le vin, je fait l amour (Vieille Ariette): Guilty Childhood

J aime le vin, je fait l amour (Vieille Ariette): Guilty Childhood, back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre
7268493 J aime le vin, je fait l amour (Vieille Ariette): Guilty Childhood, back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908 by Naudin

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Drunk Husband, 1894 (oil on canvas)

Drunk Husband, 1894 (oil on canvas)
BAL347494 Drunk Husband, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Lemoch, Kirill Vikentievich (1841-1910); Art Gallery of Taganrog, Russia

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty (oil on panel)

The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty (oil on panel)
993695 The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); diam: 18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The natural consequences of the frequent use of the bottle (engraving)

The natural consequences of the frequent use of the bottle (engraving)
587547 The natural consequences of the frequent use of the bottle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fearful quarrels, and brutal violence)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Drunkard terrorising his family, cover of a school exercise book. c. 1900 (colour litho)

Drunkard terrorising his family, cover of a school exercise book. c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT225199 Drunkard terrorising his family, cover of a school exercise book. c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: I. Drunkard

I. Drunkard
6523701 I. Drunkard by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: 17th century English drunk playing a drinking game. 1803 (engraving)

17th century English drunk playing a drinking game. 1803 (engraving)
7233051 17th century English drunk playing a drinking game. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century English drunk playing a drinking game)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Patriotic Song and Paillarde Song: Attable Patriots. Engraving by Eustache Lorsay (1822)

Patriotic Song and Paillarde Song: Attable Patriots. Engraving by Eustache Lorsay (1822)
JLJ4649814 Patriotic Song and Paillarde Song: Attable Patriots. Engraving by Eustache Lorsay (1822-?) 19th century Paris, archives nationales by Lorsay

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: A female publican ejecting a drunk from a tavern in Georgian Eng, 1831 (engraving)

A female publican ejecting a drunk from a tavern in Georgian Eng, 1831 (engraving)
7234773 A female publican ejecting a drunk from a tavern in Georgian Eng, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Absinthe, allegory by M. G. Darre

Absinthe, allegory by M. G. Darre
XEE4403864 Absinthe, allegory by M.G. Darre. by Darre, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absinthe, allegory by M.G. Darre.); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Un musicien. Peinture de Nikolai Petrovich Petrov (1834-1876), huile sur toile, 1876

Un musicien. Peinture de Nikolai Petrovich Petrov (1834-1876), huile sur toile, 1876. Art russe, 19e siecle
FIA5343868 Un musicien. Peinture de Nikolai Petrovich Petrov (1834-1876), huile sur toile, 1876. Art russe, 19e siecle. Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Koursk (Russie)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Dans une taverne (In the tavern). Peinture de Anthonie Victorijns (?-1655)

Dans une taverne (In the tavern). Peinture de Anthonie Victorijns (?-1655). Huile sur bois, 17e siecle
FIA5326684 Dans une taverne (In the tavern). Peinture de Anthonie Victorijns (?-1655). Huile sur bois, 17e siecle. art flamand, art baroque

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph)

The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph)
7235377 The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Croquis parisiens : 'Dire qu il y a des gens qui boivent de l absinthe dans un pays qui produit de

Croquis parisiens : "Dire qu il y a des gens qui boivent de l absinthe dans un pays qui produit de si bon vin que
UIG5088273 Croquis parisiens : " Dire qu il y a des gens qui boivent de l absinthe dans un pays qui produit de si bon vin que ca

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: 17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233107 17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge

Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge
6337637 Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Before a Tavern par Zhukovsky, Rudolf Kasimirovich (1814-1886)

Before a Tavern par Zhukovsky, Rudolf Kasimirovich (1814-1886). Lithograph, watercolour, size : 33x24, 1842-1845
FIA5405772 Before a Tavern par Zhukovsky, Rudolf Kasimirovich (1814-1886). Lithograph, watercolour, size : 33x24, 1842-1845, Private Collection by Zhukovsky

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Guerrier saoul et bouffon de cour (Drunk warrior and court jester)

Guerrier saoul et bouffon de cour (Drunk warrior and court jester). Peinture de Casimiro Tomba (1857-1929)
FIA5336341 Guerrier saoul et bouffon de cour (Drunk warrior and court jester). Peinture de Casimiro Tomba (1857-1929). Huile sur toile, 37 x 47 cm. Art italien du 19eme siecle. M

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Childhood, Religion

L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Childhood, Religion, Wine (lithograph)
ICA4905924 L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Childhood, Religion, Wine (lithograph) by Leon-Georges (fl.1878); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 98)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game

L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game
ICA4905888 L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game, Distiller - Boilers de cru (lithograph) by Leon-Georges (fl.1878); (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: A barmaid in a tavern calls time on two sleeping drunks. 1831 (engraving)

A barmaid in a tavern calls time on two sleeping drunks. 1831 (engraving)
7234823 A barmaid in a tavern calls time on two sleeping drunks. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The drinker An old man smoking the pipe and drinking a glass of wine

The drinker An old man smoking the pipe and drinking a glass of wine. Painting by Jules Rousset (1840)
JLJ4653573 The drinker An old man smoking the pipe and drinking a glass of wine. Painting by Jules Rousset (1840-?) 19th century Orleans, Museum of Fine Arts by Rousset

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The Swan and the Cook - (Collection 1, Book 3, Fable 12) - engraving from 'A Hundred Fables of La

The Swan and the Cook - (Collection 1, Book 3, Fable 12) - engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161882 The Swan and the Cook - (Collection 1, Book 3, Fable 12) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Bacchante (Bacchante). Une femme a la poitrine denudee tient des grappes de raisins avec un ange

Bacchante (Bacchante). Une femme a la poitrine denudee tient des grappes de raisins avec un ange portant une coupe de
FIA5365185 Bacchante (Bacchante). Une femme a la poitrine denudee tient des grappes de raisins avec un ange portant une coupe de vin rouge

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Cautionary illustration of the dangers of alcohol (engraving)

Cautionary illustration of the dangers of alcohol (engraving)
3245471 Cautionary illustration of the dangers of alcohol (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho)

Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho)
3245453 Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Drunken gentleman lifting a dog by its nose to stop a dog fight. 1900 (chromolithograph)

Drunken gentleman lifting a dog by its nose to stop a dog fight. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233591 Drunken gentleman lifting a dog by its nose to stop a dog fight. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: A drunken gentleman tries to put a horses feet in his dressin, 1900 (chromolithograph)

A drunken gentleman tries to put a horses feet in his dressin, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233590 A drunken gentleman tries to put a horses feet in his dressin, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825. 1869 (lithograph)

Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825. 1869 (lithograph)
7232987 Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: James " Jemmy" Gordon)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Frontpage of French satirical paper 'L Assiette au Beurre'January 14

Frontpage of French satirical paper "L Assiette au Beurre"January 14, 1911 : the war against the bistros
1728846 Frontpage of French satirical paper " L Assiette au Beurre" January 14, 1911 : the war against the bistros, drawing by Ricardo Flores by Flores

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: The Morning After, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Morning After, 1870 (oil on canvas)
7076677 The Morning After, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Dixon, Alfred (1842-1919); 61x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dixon, Alfred (1842-1919))

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Poor children dreading returning home to their mother empty-handed (chromolitho)

Poor children dreading returning home to their mother empty-handed (chromolitho)
7157066 Poor children dreading returning home to their mother empty-handed (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ivrogne; Drunkard; Trunkenbold (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ivrogne; Drunkard; Trunkenbold (engraving)
7196424 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ivrogne; Drunkard; Trunkenbold (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivrogne; Drunkard; Trunkenbold)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Les paresseux (The idlers). Peinture de Jan Havicksz Steen (1626-1679)

Les paresseux (The idlers). Peinture de Jan Havicksz Steen (1626-1679). Huile sur bois, 39 x 30 cm, vers 1660
FIA5327474 Les paresseux (The idlers). Peinture de Jan Havicksz Steen (1626-1679). Huile sur bois, 39 x 30 cm, vers 1660. Art hollandais, style baroque. Musee de l Ermitage, Saint Petersbourg

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: 'Apres le bal masque'(After the masquerade) La fin de la fete

"Apres le bal masque"(After the masquerade) La fin de la fete, quatre personnages deguises avachis ou
FIA5327704 " Apres le bal masque" (After the masquerade) La fin de la fete, quatre personnages deguises avachis ou allonges a la fin d une soiree animee

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Une proprietaire ou femme avec un verre de vin (A Landlady, Woman with a Glass of Wine)

Une proprietaire ou femme avec un verre de vin (A Landlady, Woman with a Glass of Wine)
FIA5347835 Une proprietaire ou femme avec un verre de vin (A Landlady, Woman with a Glass of Wine). Une forte femme assise leve son verre pour trinquer et tient une enorme bouteille de vin

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Le retour de la foire (Une famille de paysans pauvres et enivres marchent sur une route boueuse)

Le retour de la foire (Une famille de paysans pauvres et enivres marchent sur une route boueuse)
FIA5341861 Le retour de la foire (Une famille de paysans pauvres et enivres marchent sur une route boueuse, en chantant et en dansant)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love)

Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765
FIA5370905 Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765. Huile sur toile. Art allemand, style Rococo

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Le temps des troubles (The Time of Troubles). Periode de l histoire russe de 1598 a 1613

Le temps des troubles (The Time of Troubles). Periode de l histoire russe de 1598 a 1613
FIA5368904 Le temps des troubles (The Time of Troubles). Periode de l histoire russe de 1598 a 1613, scene de beuverie d hommes vetus de costumes rouges

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Art perse : scene de fete de la noblesse, l un des convives est etendu ivre et inconscient

Art perse : scene de fete de la noblesse, l un des convives est etendu ivre et inconscient
FIA5369580 Art perse : scene de fete de la noblesse, l un des convives est etendu ivre et inconscient. Miniature a la gouache et or de Riza Abbasi (Aqa Reza Reza-e abbasi dit Reza) (Reza e)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: 'L orgie romaine'(Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel

"L orgie romaine"(Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich
FIA5368133 " L orgie romaine" (Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich Svedomsky (Svedomski) (1849-1904)

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Paysage avec une fete campagnarde (Landscape with a country celebration)

Paysage avec une fete campagnarde (Landscape with a country celebration). Peinture de Lucas van Valckenborch (1530-1597)
FIA5341862 Paysage avec une fete campagnarde (Landscape with a country celebration). Peinture de Lucas van Valckenborch (1530-1597). Huile sur toile, 48, 5 x 73, 4 cm, fin 1580 debut 1590

Background imageAlcoholism Collection: Bacchante et satyres (Bacchante and Satyrs). Les satyres cueillent le raisin de la vigne et

Bacchante et satyres (Bacchante and Satyrs). Les satyres cueillent le raisin de la vigne et servent du vin rouge a la
FIA5340428 Bacchante et satyres (Bacchante and Satyrs). Les satyres cueillent le raisin de la vigne et servent du vin rouge a la bacchante, nu feminin allonge



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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.