Drinker Collection

The Stonehouse themed pub, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1971. Artist: Michael Walters
The Stonehouse themed pub, Sheffield, 1971. Popular with both students from the local university and drinkers taking advantage of the busy night life Sheffield had to offer

Old man in Stoke pub -1
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 1 Date: 1987

Down to the Dregs, 1880 (c1902)
Down to the Dregs, 1880, (c1902). Artist, John Seymour Lucas. A man in 17th century dress drains a tankard of beer. From The Nations Pictures

Tomando Mate - Argentina
Gaucho taking mate in Argentina. Tomando mate or " taking mate, " is a cultural practice, which refers literally to drinking a semi-bitter herbal infusion of crushed yerba mate leaves in

Beer is Best
A satisfied looking man wearing a trilby and smoking a pipe holds a glass of beer while propping up a pub bar. Beer pumps just visible

Champion Beer Drinker
A German champion beer drinker downs a huge tankard of beer!

The dram drinker
A scruffy dram drinker keenly slurps on a glass of gin at one of Londons many gin palaces; the engraving accompanies an article highlighting the depravity of the gin palace in Victorian society

Victorian gin house, 19th century (late 19th or early 20th century)

After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas)
658858 After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Richter, Robert (1861-1941); 120.7x180.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Old man in Stoke pub - 2
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 2 Date: 1987

The Hoffman House Bar, New York, USA, 1900s

Advert for Finnigans, New Bond Street, London, W1
Black and white advert in the Sketch for Finnigans of New Bond Street, London, featuring their Private Cocktail Bar which was...fitted at Back with shelves and compartments for Glasses, Bottles, etc

Beer drinkers, 19th Century illustration
Beer drinkers. 1858 illustration depicting men drinking beer from various centuries

Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)
653335 Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 64.7x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef; Le Cuisinier. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

Light crimson underwing, Catocala promissa, old lady, Mormo maura, drinker, Euthrix potatoria, and yellow-tail
FLO4671148 Light crimson underwing, Catocala promissa, old lady, Mormo maura, drinker, Euthrix potatoria, and yellow-tail, Euproctis similis

The Dram-drinker, 1850
3478230 The Dram-drinker, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration tilted 'The Dram-drinker', depicting a scene typical of a mid-nineteenth Century gin shop)

The Dram-drinker, 1850
3478073 The Dram-drinker, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration tilted 'The Dram-drinker', depicting a scene typical of a mid-nineteenth Century gin shop)

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, brown hair streak, Thecla betulae, large skipper, Ochlodes sylvanus, small skipper
FLO4638927 Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, brown hair streak, Thecla betulae, large skipper, Ochlodes sylvanus, small skipper, Thymelicus sylvestris, scarce marvel of the day, Dipthera runica

Drunk man - fun for children and women, 1861. Creator: Timm, Wassili (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Drunk man - fun for children and women, 1861. Private Collection

Night institution (Boite de nuit), 1926 Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Night institution (Boite de nuit), 1926.

A Tavern in the Forest. Creator: Paul Eduard Crodel
A Tavern in the Forest, unknown date

A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the Merry Drinker, c.1628-c.1630. Creator: Frans Hals
A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the Merry Drinker, c.1628-c.1630. A Berkemeyer is a drinking glass with a wide, flared bowl, dating from 15th-century Germany and the Netherlands

Two Men at a Table with Wine, c1859. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Two Men at a Table with Wine, c1859

Dissolute Drinker: A Couple by a Window, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Dissolute Drinker: A Couple by a Window, 1879. Series: The Kanayomi Newspaper, no. 890

Interior of a Tavern, 1661. Creator: David Teniers II
Interior of a Tavern, 1661

The old drinker, 1829-1898. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
The old drinker, 1829-1898

The Smoker and the Drinker, c1682. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Smoker and the Drinker, c1682

A couple drinking, 1660-1679. Creator: Jan Steen
A couple drinking, 1660-1679

The Drunken Couple, c.1655-c.1665. Creator: Jan Steen
The Drunken Couple, c.1655-c.1665

Sitting Man with His Hat in His Right Hand. Creator: Cornelis Bega
Sitting Man with His Hat in His Right Hand

The Drinker. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Drinker

The Three Drinkers. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Three Drinkers

The Inn. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Inn

A Fool Holding a Jug, known as ‘The Jolly Drinker, 1629. Creator: Judith Leyster
A Fool Holding a Jug, known as The Jolly Drinker, 1629

The Absinthe Drinker, c. 1890. Creator: Albert Emmanuel Bertrand
The Absinthe Drinker, c. 1890

Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625. Creator: Anon
Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625

The Bean King is Drinking, 1625-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
The Bean King is Drinking, 1625-1668

Country Inn, 1660-1702. Creator: Richard Brakenburgh
Country Inn, 1660-1702

The Merry Fiddler, 1660-1680. Creator: Ary de Vois
The Merry Fiddler, 1660-1680

A Man with a Gin Bottle, 1660-1680. Creator: Ary de Vois
A Man with a Gin Bottle, 1660-1680

Peasants Drinking in a Barn, c.1628-c.1650. Creator: Pieter Hermansz Verelst
Peasants Drinking in a Barn, c.1628-c.1650

The Old Drinker, c.1661-c.1663. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Old Drinker, c.1661-c.1663

Ce qu'on est convenue d'appeler un rafraichissement, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ce qu'on est convenu d'appeler un rafraichissement, 19th century. Parisian drinkers. What one agrees to call a refreshment [man in bonnet with fondue, above]

Vue prise a la buvette pendant la canicule, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vue prise a la buvette pendant la canicule, 19th century. The Universal Exhibition - View taken at the refreshment bar during the heatwave

Physiologie du Buveur: ls quatre ages, 1862. Creator: Charles Maurand
Physiologie du Buveur: ls quatre ages, 1862

The Lute Player and the Drinker. Creator: Wallerant Vaillant
The Lute Player and the Drinker

The Drinker, 1820s. Creator: Charles Wesley Jarvis
The Drinker, 1820s

The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments; Animals not yet "Extinct" in the Crystal Palace, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

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"Down to the Dregs: A Glimpse into Drinkers Throughout History" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of drinkers from various eras and cultures. From beer enthusiasts to gin connoisseurs, this captivating journey will take you through a range of scenes that celebrate the art of imbibing. In 1880 (c1902), witness the camaraderie at "The Old Man in Stoke Pub -1, " where locals gather for pints and lively conversations. Discover why they believe that "Beer is Best" as they raise their glasses high, savoring every sip. Travel across continents to Argentina, where "Tomando Mate" showcases the traditional ritual of sharing mate tea among friends. Experience the warmth and hospitality as communities bond over this beloved beverage. Meet the legendary "Champion Beer Drinker, " whose impressive skills leave spectators in awe. Witness his triumphs as he conquers pint after pint with unmatched prowess, earning him a well-deserved title. Venture into New York's iconic Hoffman House Bar during the 1900s, where sophistication meets revelry. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere brimming with elegance and merriment as patrons indulge in exquisite cocktails. Transport yourself further back in time to a Victorian gin house from late 19th or early 20th century England. Marvel at its opulence while observing society's love affair with gin unfold amidst lavish surroundings. Fast forward to 1971 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, where artist Michael Walters captures The Stonehouse themed pub's vibrant spirit on canvas. Feel the energy emanating from this lively establishment filled with laughter and cheer. "After the Bacchanal" takes us on a wild ride through debauchery and excesses of late 19th-century celebrations. Lose yourself amidst swirling colors and revelers indulging without restraint—a vivid portrayal of uninhibited enjoyment. Return once more to "The Old Man in Stoke Pub -2, " where time seems to stand still.