Bad Habit Collection

Woman holding cigarette, smiling, portrait
1949, One Person, Adults Only, Mid Adult, One Woman Only, One Mid Adult Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Indoor, Vertical, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Head And Shoulders, Close-Up, Off Shoulder

Cartoon of eagle, 1909 (engraving)
864721 Cartoon of eagle, 1909 (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945); (add.info.: An Undisputed Claim. The American, Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920)

"There was an Old Person whose habits induced him to feed upon Rabbits", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386641 " There was an Old Person whose habits induced him to feed upon Rabbits", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Illustration of lit burning cigarette in ashtray

Elegant woman smoking cigarette in studio, (B&W), portrait

Illustration of man with question mark above head holding two oversized filter tip and low tar cigarette packs

Slot machine

Man chewing fingernail

Young woman smoking cigarette, smiling, portrait

Young woman smoking cigarette in garden, portrait

Young woman sitting on chair smoking cigarette, smiling, portrait

Glasses of wine, beer, and whisky and an ashtray containing cigarette butts

Italy, Bologna, Portrait of Arrigo Boito
Italy - 19th century. Portrait of Arrigo Boito (Padua, 1842 - Milan, 1918), Italian poet, composer and librettist

Boy biting his nails
MODEL RELEASED. Boy biting his nails

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Breaking free from bad habits can be a challenging journey, but it's never too late to start. In this captivating portrait, a woman holds a cigarette in her hand, yet there is an undeniable smile on her face. It serves as a reminder that even our vices can bring temporary pleasure. A vintage engraving of an eagle captures the essence of time passing by, reminding us that they can become deeply ingrained if not addressed promptly. Just like the old person who fed upon rabbits in the nonsensical book published over a century ago, our habits shape our lives. In contrast to these historical references, we are transported to 1960 through the lens of one young woman alone in her thoughts. She elegantly smokes a cigarette in black and white; her portrait tells tales of rebellion and sophistication intertwined. An illustration depicting a man with question marks above his head holding oversized filter tip and low tar cigarette packs raises questions about society's influence on our choices. Are we truly making informed decisions or simply following trends? The burning cigarette resting in an ashtray symbolizes wasted potential and lost opportunities caused by addictive behaviors. Psychology and Freud come into play here as we delve deeper into understanding why we succumb to such harmful patterns. Like pulling levers on a slot machine hoping for luck, breaking free from bad habits requires perseverance and determination. We must resist the allure of instant gratification for long-term fulfillment. Another common habit manifests itself as nail-biting—a visible sign of anxiety or nervousness plaguing many individuals today. This simple act reminds us that sometimes stress takes control without us even realizing it. Yet amidst all these depictions lies hope: two portraits capture young women smoking cigarettes—one smiling indoors while another enjoys nature's embrace outdoors—reminding us that change is possible at any age or setting. This collection of images portrays various aspects of bad habit.