Binge Collection

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

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

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 drinking party (engraving)
969023 The drinking party (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drinking party)

End of Prohibition in America
Americans celebrate the end of Prohibition Date: 1933

Buildings Altenberg Saxony Churches Altenberger Pinge
Buildings in Altenberg, Saxony, Churches in Altenberg, Altenberger Pinge, 1909, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Altenberg, Binge, Germany

Geisingberg Altenberger Pinge Buildings Altenberg
Geisingberg, Altenberger Pinge, Buildings in Altenberg, Saxony, 1903, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Altenberg, Binge mit Geisingberg, Germany

Women and Gin Drinking, 19th Century (engraving)
XJF872741 Women and Gin Drinking, 19th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint)
XJF294026 Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Feast, c. 1600 (engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn)
XJF2639769 The Feast, c.1600 (engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bishops at a table and drunken bishops asleep in a room, Jan Luyken, Jacobus van Hardenberg, Barent Visscher, 1701

Student eating sugary snacks C013 / 4901
MODEL RELEASED. Teenage female student eating sugary snacks and energy drinks while studying using a laptop computer. Processed foods that are high in sugars provide a temporary energy boost

Boy playing with doughnuts
MODEL RELEASED. Boy playing with doughnuts. He is six years old

Bowl of sweets
MODEL RELEASED. Bowl of sweets in a childs hands

Penelopes Suitors
At Ithaca, in the absence of Odysseus (Ulysses), Penelopes bored Suitors get drunk, while a minstrel plays his lyre to them. Telemachus, Odysseus son, watches with disapproval

A women asleep outside in London UK
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"Binge: A Historical Exploration of Excessive Revelry and its Consequences" Step into the past with these captivating artworks that depict the concept of "binge" throughout history. From drunken husbands to wild drinking parties, each piece offers a glimpse into the allure and perils of indulgence. In "Drunk Husband, 1894, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness a scene where intoxication takes hold. The artist skillfully portrays the consequences of excessive drinking within domestic life. Travel back even further to 1778 with "Drinking Bout Scene, " an oil on slate artwork that immerses us in a raucous gathering. This depiction captures the revelry and camaraderie found in such boisterous occasions. "The Solid Enjoyment of Bottle and Friend" from 1774 showcases a color litho heightened with gouache technique. It highlights how alcohol can become intertwined with friendship, leading to both joyous moments and potential pitfalls. An engraving titled "The Drinking Party" transports us to another era where people gathered for libations. This artwork serves as a reminder that binge-drinking has been prevalent across cultures throughout history. Fast forward to America's historic moment—the end of Prohibition—where newfound freedom is celebrated after years of restricted alcohol consumption. This pivotal event marked a significant shift in societal attitudes towards binging. Beyond paintings and engravings, architectural wonders like Buildings Altenberg Saxony Churches Altenberger Pinge showcase how even structures have been named after this term associated with excessiveness. However, not all depictions are celebratory; some serve as cautionary tales. In "Women and Gin Drinking, " a 19th-century engraving reveals the darker side of binging—a social ill affecting individuals regardless of gender or class. Tony, depicted as a child drunkard in c. 1860 engraving, reminds us that no age group is immune from falling victim to the allure of excessive drinking.