Distressing Collection

The Airpump by Joseph Wright
The Air Pump by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1768. Its full title is An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

Advertisement for Keatings Powder
An advertisement for Keatings Powder, to rid your clothes of bugs, fleas, beetles, moths, and other distressing insects. Remember to take it with you on holiday! Date: 1913

Florida, Miami, Villa Vizcaya, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Urn and Semi-Circular pool

Florida, Palm Beach, The Society of the Four Arts Botanical Gardens, detail of pergola

WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship

Another Exposure, the Antique Rug Business Shown Up (engraving)
3627934 Another Exposure, the Antique Rug Business Shown Up (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another Exposure, the Antique Rug Business Shown Up)

Life in London (colour litho)
977960 Life in London (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the afflicting occurrences in life in London)

After the Ball, 1874. Creator: Alfred Stevens
After the Ball, 1874

Kirkes villainy & cruelty to a young woman who beg d him to save his brothers life, 1773. Colonel Percy Kirke (c1646- 1691)

One of the Signs of Our Civilization: Well-Stocked Zoological Gardens to Delight the Curious, c1935. Elephant rides at London Zoo which opened in 1828. The rides were discontinued in the 1960s

Little Red Riding Hood Looking At The Big Bad Wolf; Alberta, Canada

Black Humour - It could be worse, you could be blind and wet
Black Humour - It could be worse, you could be a blind beggar singing for your supper/lodging in the rain... Date: circa 1904

Head-On Collision
Two trains of the Ligne du Nord meet face to face near Arras, with distressing consequences for the coaches and wagons, though the two locomotives survive ! Date: 1864

Hypnotised Subject - 1
A hypnotised mental patient at La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, responds to a distressing suggestion Date: 1885

Distressing Result of Beaconsfields Latest Literary Performance

After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127620 After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 95.9x68.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Menstrual pain
MODEL RELEASED. Menstrual pain. Woman holding her hands against her abdomen to relieve pain caused by menstruation. Lower abdominal and pelvic pain, known as dysmenorrhoea

Lear / Nonsense / Burton
There was an Old Person of Burton, whose answers were rather uncertain; When they said, How d ye do? he replied, Who are you? that distressing Old Person of Burton

Sympathy
A rather distressing but humorous scene. Showing children (and a dog) reading a sad book. All three children are bawling while the dog joins in by howling

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"Unveiling the Distressing Realities: From Art to History, Capturing Moments of Turmoil" In Joseph Wright's masterpiece "The Airpump, " a distressing scene unfolds as scientific curiosity clashes with human emotions. The tension in the room is palpable, hinting at the ethical dilemmas that arise from progress. An advertisement for Keatings Powder presents a distressing truth - the desperation to find quick remedies for ailments. Society's obsession with instant solutions often masks deeper issues that require more profound attention and care. The WW2 Q-Ship and Royal Navy Radio remind us of the distress faced by brave sailors during wartime. These technological advancements were both tools of survival and harbingers of danger, highlighting the constant struggle between life and death on treacherous seas. "The Inundations in France" engraving captures nature's devastating power, leaving behind distressed communities grappling with loss and destruction. It serves as a reminder of our vulnerability in the face of natural disasters. Through "Another Exposure, the Antique Rug Business Shown Up, " we witness deceitful practices causing distress within an industry built on trust. This engraving exposes how greed can tarnish even seemingly reputable businesses. "Life in London, " depicted through vibrant lithography, reveals a bustling city where contrasting experiences coexist - from joyous revelry to hidden despair lurking beneath its glamorous facade. It highlights society's ability to mask personal struggles amidst collective celebrations. Alfred Stevens' painting "After the Ball" portrays a woman lost in thought after experiencing fleeting happiness at an event. The melancholic atmosphere hints at post-celebratory blues, reminding us that moments of joy are often transient and leave behind their own form of distress. In Kirkes' villainy towards a young woman begging him to save her brother's life, we confront moral anguish born out of callousness and indifference. This historical incident serves as a stark reminder that humanity has not always prioritized compassion and empathy.