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"Exploring the Depths of Drunkenness

Background imageDrunk Collection: Drunk man amazed his tankard contains beer and not coffee

Drunk man amazed his tankard contains beer and not coffee
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a very drunk man amazed that his tankard contained beer and not coffee

Background imageDrunk Collection: Drunken Dog

Drunken Dog
A dog wearing a party hat slumped in a corner next to a bottle of champagne. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Iran - Royal Feast

Iran - Royal Feast
A group of Iranian men (in a variety of states of sobriety!) following a Festan Persan or Royal Persian Feast in Tehran, Iran

Background imageDrunk Collection: Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

Background imageDrunk Collection: Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could

Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
5864164 Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could, walked; those who could not, fell), 1739 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost

Background imageDrunk Collection: Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageDrunk Collection: A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775

A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775. A drunken common councilman is escorted home by two watchmen

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank

The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Bottle, 1847; showing an interior domestic scene with the father sitting in front of the fire smoking having been discharged from his employment because of his drunkeness

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo)

The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271074 The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: Old Man with a glass of wine

Old Man with a glass of wine
BAL23866 Old Man with a glass of wine by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Mayor Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Last of the Dandies

The Last of the Dandies
Popular Plays: " The Last of the Dandies" A kindly Policeman leads two young toffs homeward after having far too much debauchery for one evening... Date: circa 1900

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Feast of the Bean King, ca 1640-1645. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)

The Feast of the Bean King, ca 1640-1645. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
The Feast of the Bean King, ca 1640-1645. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageDrunk Collection: Carnival Party 1906

Carnival Party 1906
The champagne seems to be taking its toll at this carnival party as a pretty young woman gazes wistfully, eyed by a monocled gent behind her. Date: 1906

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War

The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War
BAL32916 The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageDrunk Collection: Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)

Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290978 Returning from Brooks s, 1784 (colour etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Prince of Wales)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - Drink Driving

Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - Drink Driving
Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - A Drink Driving Offender arrested by the village Policeman after a hearty session at The Cross Keys

Background imageDrunk Collection: Metropolitan Police officers, Wapping High Street, London

Metropolitan Police officers, Wapping High Street, London
Two Metropolitan Police officers wheeling a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance along Wapping High Street, East London, much to the interest of children, as there is a man lying inside

Background imageDrunk Collection: Slow Coach and infuriated passenger

Slow Coach and infuriated passenger
A lovely postcard by Lance Thackeray entitled Urgent - featuring a carriage being pulled by a very tired old nag and being driven by an old soak of a driver

Background imageDrunk Collection: Two women chatting in a kitchen

Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father

Background imageDrunk Collection: Drinking / Ally Sloper

Drinking / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper and his friends get drunk on Easter Monday

Background imageDrunk Collection: Banditti, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving)

Banditti, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF306892 Banditti, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by Boyne, John (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising the Fox-North coalition government of March to December)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist has got carried away

Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist has got carried away
Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist (Professor Smith) has got carried away... " Its taking you a long time to write I love Annie !" Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDrunk Collection: An Interesting Scene on board an East-Indiaman, showing the Effects of a Heavy Lurch

An Interesting Scene on board an East-Indiaman, showing the Effects of a Heavy Lurch, pub.1818 (coloured etching)
3526876 An Interesting Scene on board an East-Indiaman, showing the Effects of a Heavy Lurch, pub.1818 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); The Stapleton Collection.

Background imageDrunk Collection: Bacchanal Before a Herm, early 1660s (oil and red-brown pigment)

Bacchanal Before a Herm, early 1660s (oil and red-brown pigment)
XOS5876940 Bacchanal Before a Herm, early 1660s (oil and red-brown pigment) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 41.2x55.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageDrunk Collection: The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur

The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000864 The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageDrunk Collection: The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving)

The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving)
8643271 The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The humours of the young man of the period)

Background imageDrunk Collection: Couples from different classes (colour litho)

Couples from different classes (colour litho)
8635671 Couples from different classes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couples from different classes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageDrunk Collection: Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan

Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan
FLO4718005 Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageDrunk Collection: A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty

A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty
FLO4619070 A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land

Background imageDrunk Collection: Dr. Wall treating a patient suffering from a hangover. Tom Echo laid up with the Headington Fever

Dr. Wall treating a patient suffering from a hangover. Tom Echo laid up with the Headington Fever or an Oxonian very
FLO4618946 Dr. Wall treating a patient suffering from a hangover. Tom Echo laid up with the Headington Fever or an Oxonian very near the wall

Background imageDrunk Collection: Drunken men walking home, 1850

Drunken men walking home, 1850
3478082 Drunken men walking home, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting drunken men walking home. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: A sailor drinking, 1850

A sailor drinking, 1850
3478408 A sailor drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a sailor drinking. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: Men drinking in both a parlour and cellar, 1850

Men drinking in both a parlour and cellar, 1850
3478391 Men drinking in both a parlour and cellar, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting men drinking in both a parlour and cellar)

Background imageDrunk Collection: A drunken man returning home to his wife, 1850

A drunken man returning home to his wife, 1850
3478079 A drunken man returning home to his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man returning home to his wife. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: A drunken man walking home, 1850

A drunken man walking home, 1850
3478077 A drunken man walking home, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drunken man walking home. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1850

Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1850
3478056 Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Baronet, of Brayton (1829-1906) an English temperance campaigner and radical

Background imageDrunk Collection: Two drunken men, 1850

Two drunken men, 1850
3478740 Two drunken men, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of two drunken men. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: A drunkard being visited by death

A drunkard being visited by death
3478600 A drunkard being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drunkard being visited by 'Death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: Regency beggars and thieves drinking in a cellar in a beggars' public house

Regency beggars and thieves drinking in a cellar in a beggars' public house, including African cripples
FLO4619058 Regency beggars and thieves drinking in a cellar in a beggars' public house, including African cripples, women playing cards, men drinking punch, etc

Background imageDrunk Collection: Regency gentlemen drinking gin at the Daffy Club, held in Tom Belcher's Castle Tavern, Holborn

Regency gentlemen drinking gin at the Daffy Club, held in Tom Belcher's Castle Tavern, Holborn
FLO4618971 Regency gentlemen drinking gin at the Daffy Club, held in Tom Belcher's Castle Tavern, Holborn. Paintings of famous boxers including John Jackson, Daniel Mendoza

Background imageDrunk Collection: A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311234 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century

A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century
5310757 A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1873); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850

A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850
3478088 A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man leaving the pub with his young son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: The horrors of drunkenness, 1850

The horrors of drunkenness, 1850
3478059 The horrors of drunkenness, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration by Kenny Meadows (1790-1874) a British caricaturist and illustrator, depicting the horrors of drunkenness

Background imageDrunk Collection: Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene, 1850

Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene, 1850
3478051 Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene (1823-1891) an English artist and illustrator. The cartoon depicts a drunken man and gentleman speaking

Background imageDrunk Collection: Drunken husband sitting in his chair, 1850

Drunken husband sitting in his chair, 1850
3478744 Drunken husband sitting in his chair, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a drunken husband sitting in his chair, whilst his wife is nursing their infant child)

Background imageDrunk Collection: A man drinking gin alone, 1850

A man drinking gin alone, 1850
3478291 A man drinking gin alone, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man, sat at a table, drinking gin alone. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDrunk Collection: A drunken man's hallucination, 1850

A drunken man's hallucination, 1850
3478449 A drunken man's hallucination, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man's hallucination of a male dressed as a fairy queen)



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"Exploring the Depths of Drunkenness: A Historical Journey through Art and Satire" Step into the world of intoxication as we delve into the captivating artworks and satirical depictions that portray the concept of being "drunk. " From William Hogarth's iconic Gin Lane and Beer Street engravings to Roman statues showcasing a drunken Hercules, these visual masterpieces offer a glimpse into society's fascination with inebriation throughout history. In Hogarth's Gin Lane, created in 1751, we witness a grim portrayal of London's gin epidemic. The engraving depicts a scene filled with poverty, despair, and moral decay caused by excessive consumption of this spirit. On the other hand, Beer Street presents an alternative image where beer is celebrated as a healthier choice for socializing. These contrasting works serve as reminders of society's struggle to find balance between indulgence and moderation. Moving beyond Hogarth's artistry, we encounter various interpretations of drunkenness across different cultures and time periods. In ancient Rome, a statue portrays Hercules under the influence—a reminder that even legendary heroes can succumb to excesses. Meanwhile, satirical pieces like "His Masters Breath" mock those who indulge excessively while highlighting their folly. The theme continues in Casimiro Tomba’s Italian painting from the 19th century featuring a drunk warrior alongside a court jester—an intriguing juxtaposition that questions societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption. Similarly thought-provoking is Buster Keaton and Phyllis Barry’s comedic performance in Edward Sedgwicks' film "What. No Beer?" (1933), which humorously explores prohibition-era America. Even popular culture has not shied away from portraying drunkenness; Dulux Dog Drunk captures our attention with its unexpected twist on an iconic mascot. Additionally, "The Gin Shop" (1829) offers insight into how drinking establishments were depicted during this era—places where people sought solace or succumbed to their vices.