Distracted Collection

I am half sick of shadows, c1911. Artist: John William Waterhouse
I am half sick of shadows, c1911. Illustration of Tennysons poem of the Arthurian legend, showing the Lady of Shalott bored with her weaving

Oh, Cheese it! by W. Heath Robinson
A remarkable case of absence of mind in a Dutch restaurant. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Tower of Babel (Genesis 11, 8)
Illustration of a Tower of Babel (Genesis 11, 8)

Jealousy by H. M. Bateman
A dental patient sits prone in a the dentists chair with his mouth wide open while his dentist is momentarily distracted by the sight of workmen with much bigger drills across the road

A Barber Distracted
THE RED-HOT POLITICIAN A barber is more absorbed in the latest political gossip than his hot curling tongs, with painful results for his singed customer

Un incendie chex un editeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101435 Un incendie chex un editeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un incendie chex un editeur)

A pickpocket distracting his victim
5307989 A pickpocket distracting his victim.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a pickpocket distracting his victim with a small refracting telescope)

M(obile) generation
Peter Pfeiffer

Portrait of a Boy, 1762. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Portrait of a Boy, 1762

Såsser Kerstin Andersdotter, Dalecarlia, 1858. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
Sasser Kerstin Andersdotter, Dalecarlia, 1858

Peasant Woman Leaning on Wall, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Woman Leaning on Wall, 1852-1866

The Poet Gustav Fröding, c1900s, Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
The Poet Gustav Froding, c1900s

Mrs Anna Flensburg, 1887. Creator: Vilhelmina Carlson
Mrs Anna Flensburg, 1887. Additional Info: Mina Carlson-Bredberg painted her sister Anna on a visit to her studio in Paris

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), c1920-1940. Collecting food in the forest is one of Maddi's daily activities during the family's exile

Politics in an Oyster House, 1848. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Politics in an Oyster House, 1848. After their meal, the younger of the two figures, bearded and wearing his top hat indoors, leans across the table

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creator: Frederick Burr Opper
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), c1838. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), c1838. Probably from The Ladies Pocket Magazine

Preparatory Sketches for Prints (set of 5) (image 3 of 4), Late 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Preparatory Sketches for Prints (set of 5) (image 3 of 4), Late 19th century

Goyu, The Thatched Hut of Yamamoto Kansuke, between circa 1845 and circa 1846. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Goyu, The Thatched Hut of Yamamoto Kansuke, between circa 1845 and circa 1846. From Fifty-three pairings along the Tokaido Road

Woman by a Lantern, 1810s. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan
Woman by a Lantern, 1810s. From Elegant Women Compared

Okimono in the Form of a Seated Cockerel on a Branch and Rockery, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Okimono in the Form of a Seated Cockerel on a Branch and Rockery, 19th century

Allons bon!...la v'là qui...verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Allons bon!...la v'la qui...verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!... 1844. Allons bon!...la v'la qui au lieu de lait, verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!...satane roman va!...'

Costumes de Différents Pays, Barbier Indien de Quito, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Barbier Indien de Quito, c1797

Boy secretly takes a puff of a cigar held by a man looking at sheet music, c.1900-c.1950. Creator: Mat
Boy secretly takes a puff of a cigar held by a man looking at sheet music, c.1900-c.1950. A Quiet Draw - barefoot street urchin on an accordion and bowler-hatted man

Two Dogs, 1810-1855. Creator: Jan Dasveldt
Two Dogs, 1810-1855

Parakeet, 1670-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Parakeet, 1670-1719

The Card Players, c.1646-c.1652. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
The Card Players, c.1646-c.1652

Man with Fur Hat and Pipe, 1763-1826. Creator: Abraham van Strij
Man with Fur Hat and Pipe, 1763-1826

Elanus caeruleus (Black-winged kite), 1777-1786. Creators: Robert Jacob Gordon, Johannes Schumacher
Elanus caeruleus (Black-winged kite), 1777-1786

Self -portrait of Willem George Frederik Heijmans, 1825-1868. Creator: Willem George Frederik Heijmans
Self -portrait of Willem George Frederik Heijmans, 1825-1868

The Interrupted Prayer, 1850-1904. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
The Interrupted Prayer, 1850-1904

The Carbuncle, plate two from Zehn Blätter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Creator: Sophie Reinhard
The Carbuncle, plate two from Zehn Blatter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Ten leaves of Hebel's Alemannic poems

Portrait of a Lady in a Veil, 1643-1674. Creators: Thomas Mathisen, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of a Lady in a Veil, 1643-1674

La voyez-vous la comète?... La-haut... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La voyez-vous la comete?... La-haut... 19th century. The Comet of 1857 - Do you see the comet?

Cassidy, John H. Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 July. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cassidy, John H. Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 July

Bruguie`re, Peder, 2nd, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bruguie`re, Peder, 2nd, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 11

Ayers, Paula, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Oct. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ayers, Paula, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Oct. 10

Smith, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 29. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Smith, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 29

Sharpsten, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sharpsten, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 24

Robinson, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Mar. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Robinson, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Mar. 10

Powell, David, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Powell, David, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 21

O'Sheell, S. Mr. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
O'Sheell, S. Mr. portrait photograph, 1915

Une lecture entrainante, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une lecture entrainante, 1836. A catchy read

Morse, Anna, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morse, Anna, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 30

Manderkern, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 20 or June 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Manderkern, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 20 or June 12

Lichtenberg, Rudolph, Mrs. (formerly Miss M.B. Smith), portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lichtenberg, Rudolph, Mrs. (formerly Miss M.B. Smith), portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Kratzet, T. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kratzet, T. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917

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"Distracted: A Captivating Journey through Art and Life" In the enchanting world of art, distractions often take center stage, captivating our attention and leading us on unexpected journeys. From John William Waterhouse's mesmerizing painting "I am half sick of shadows" to W. Heath Robinson's comical masterpiece "Oh, Cheese it. ", we are reminded that even the most focused minds can be easily swayed. Just like the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, where language barriers caused chaos and confusion, distractions have a way of derailing our plans and scattering our thoughts. H. M. Bateman's illustration titled "Jealousy" portrays how envy can consume one's mind, leaving them utterly distracted from reality. Whether it is a barber engrossed in conversation or a young girl swept away by the arrival of a friendly robin in L. Ponsford & Co Advertisement circa 1886, distractions come in all shapes and sizes. Even a leopard cub gazing up at birds with its mother lurking nearby reminds us that nature itself can divert our attention from what truly matters. Yet amidst these diversions lies beauty waiting to be discovered. The mysterious lady donning a black hat captivates us with her allure while King Alfred of Wessex burning cakes teaches us that even great leaders succumb to distraction at times. As we delve into the intricacies depicted within each piece - whether it be an intimate detail captured in Seated Nude (1884) or the grandeur found within Leopard (Panthera pardus) cub looking up at birds - we realize that distractions not only disrupt but also inspire new perspectives. So let us embrace these moments when life pulls us away from our intended path because sometimes being distracted leads to unforeseen discoveries and enriches our journey through art and life itself.