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From Hogarth's iconic engravings to silent film antics, the portrayal of the drunkard throughout history has been both comical and cautionary

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving

Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving
5938193 Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving, black carbon ink on laid paper) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 27.5x35.4 (plate); 27.5x35.4 (sheet)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper)

Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper)
989725 Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 38.3x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and Woman drinking eau de vie)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: A sleeping drunkard (engraving)

A sleeping drunkard (engraving)
972496 A sleeping drunkard (engraving) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sleeping drunkard. Illustration for Galerie de Peintres by M Chabert (Paris, 1834)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: A singular struggle (chromolitho)

A singular struggle (chromolitho)
961342 A singular struggle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A singular struggle. Eau des Carmes, Boyer, 14 Rue de l Abbaye, Paris)

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks, 1909. Creator: Ernst Barlach

Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks, 1909. Creator: Ernst Barlach
Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks, 1909

Background imageDrunkard Collection: In the ranks of the builders of socialism there is no place for parasites, 1933

In the ranks of the builders of socialism there is no place for parasites, 1933. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Fighting peasants, before 1678. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)

Fighting peasants, before 1678. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Fighting peasants, before 1678. Found in the collection of Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly, Lier

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Interior of a Tavern, c. 1650-1660. Creator: Tilborgh (Tilborch), Gillis van (c. 1625-c

Interior of a Tavern, c. 1650-1660. Creator: Tilborgh (Tilborch), Gillis van (c. 1625-c
Interior of a Tavern, c. 1650-1660. Found in the collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Bacchus Singers, 1580. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus, (School)

The Bacchus Singers, 1580. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus, (School)
The Bacchus Singers, 1580. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Peasant with Bicorne and Tankard, c. 1630. Creator: Brouwer, Adriaen (c. 1605-1638)

Peasant with Bicorne and Tankard, c. 1630. Creator: Brouwer, Adriaen (c. 1605-1638)
Peasant with Bicorne and Tankard, c.1630. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Brawl. Creator: Cipper, Giacomo Francesco (1664-1736)

The Brawl. Creator: Cipper, Giacomo Francesco (1664-1736)
The Brawl. Private Collection

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Tail-Piece, November 27, 1781. Creator: Richard Livesay

Tail-Piece, November 27, 1781. Creator: Richard Livesay
Tail-Piece, November 27, 1781. After William Hogarth

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Plate 18 from Los Caprichos : And his house is on fire (Ysele quema la Casa. ), 1799

Plate 18 from Los Caprichos : And his house is on fire (Ysele quema la Casa. ), 1799
Plate 18 from Los Caprichos :And his house is on fire (Ysele quema la Casa.), 1799

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Viennese Cafe: On the Terrace (Wiener Cafe: Auf der Terasse), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung

Viennese Cafe: On the Terrace (Wiener Cafe: Auf der Terasse), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Viennese Cafe: On the Terrace (Wiener Cafe: Auf der Terasse), 1911

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Love and Alcohol (Liebe und Alkohol), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung

Love and Alcohol (Liebe und Alkohol), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Love and Alcohol (Liebe und Alkohol), 1911

Background imageDrunkard Collection: CRUIKSHANK / THE GIN SHOP

CRUIKSHANK / THE GIN SHOP
The drunkard having signed the pledge goes with his family to church. plate 10 of 12 Date: 1868

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Scene in a dance hall -- Cruikshank

Scene in a dance hall -- Cruikshank
A popular dance hall in the East End of London -- a brother and sister get into undesirable company. Date: circa 1850

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Last Drop, April 5, 1801. April 5, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Last Drop, April 5, 1801. April 5, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Last Drop, April 5, 1801

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Topers Mistake, July 20, 1801. July 20, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Topers Mistake, July 20, 1801. July 20, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Topers Mistake, July 20, 1801

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Sot (The English Dance of Death, plate 12), July 1814. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Sot (The English Dance of Death, plate 12), July 1814. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Sot (The English Dance of Death, plate 12), July 1814

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Tavern Scene, ca 1619. Creator: Manfredi, Bartolomeo (1587-1622)

Tavern Scene, ca 1619. Creator: Manfredi, Bartolomeo (1587-1622)
Tavern Scene, ca 1619. Found in the Collection of Collection Alana, Newark

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Tavern Scene, 1652. Creator: Ryckaert (Rijckaert), David (1612-1661)

Tavern Scene, 1652. Creator: Ryckaert (Rijckaert), David (1612-1661)
Tavern Scene, 1652. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Man attacking a woman, 1855. Creator: Unknown

Man attacking a woman, 1855. Creator: Unknown
Man attacking a woman, 1855

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Scene Galante (oil on canvas)

Scene Galante (oil on canvas)
XIR244110 Scene Galante (oil on canvas) by Duck, Jacob (c.1600-67); 40x68 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDrunkard 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 Fuchs, Published 1909

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Belgian Proverb - He who drank will drink

Belgian Proverb - He who drank will drink. Date: circa 1908

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Christopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. Artist: Charles W Sharpe

Christopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. Artist: Charles W Sharpe
Christopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Victorian satirical cartoon on temperance

Victorian satirical cartoon on temperance
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. In the morning we say, We ll live better today. In the Evening deplore, We are worse than before

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Country Pub, c. 1660

Country Pub, c. 1660. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Tavern Scene, 1639

Tavern Scene, 1639. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Drunkard

The Drunkard. Private Collection

Background imageDrunkard Collection: An Oath Of Temperance. The Temperance Society, 1860. Artist: Karneev, Akim Yegorovich (1833-1896)

An Oath Of Temperance. The Temperance Society, 1860. Artist: Karneev, Akim Yegorovich (1833-1896)
An Oath Of Temperance. The Temperance Society, 1860. Private Collection

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Teacher Drunkard, 1882. Artist: Muller, Anton Eduard (1853-1897)

Teacher Drunkard, 1882. Artist: Muller, Anton Eduard (1853-1897)
Teacher Drunkard, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageDrunkard Collection: A long way from Mr. Berry Walls flowing cravats, c1927, (1927). Artist: Henry Franks Waring

A long way from Mr. Berry Walls flowing cravats, c1927, (1927). Artist: Henry Franks Waring
A long way from Mr. Berry Walls flowing cravats, c1927, (1927). From A Book About Paris by George and Pearl Adam. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1927]

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Summer at The Pines, c1909, (1934)

Summer at The Pines, c1909, (1934). The Pines, 11 Putney Hill, Putney, the home of Theodore Watts-Dunton (1832-1914) an English critic and poet, seen in the lower window

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Drinkers, c1927. Artist: Rudolf Schiestl

The Drinkers, c1927. Artist: Rudolf Schiestl
The Drinkers, c1927. From The Studio Volume 93. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Japanese Netsuke of Two Shojo, Drunkards, Edo Period, 18th century. Artist: Gyoku-un

Japanese Netsuke of Two Shojo, Drunkards, Edo Period, 18th century. Artist: Gyoku-un
Japanese Netsuke of Two Shojo, Drunkards, Edo Period, 18th century. Signed Gyoku-Un

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Japanese Netsuke of two drunkards, 18th century. Artist: Gyoku-un

Japanese Netsuke of two drunkards, 18th century. Artist: Gyoku-un
Japanese Netsuke of two Shujo (drunkards), signed Gyoku-un, 18th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter

Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
(hic!) jacet (translated from the Latin: " Here Lies" ) - a drunken Londoner collapsed in gutter, his umbrella and hat discarded onto the street in his stupor. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDrunkard Collection: The Temperance Crusade - Who will win? Cartoon from an American newspaper

The Temperance Crusade - Who will win? Cartoon from an American newspaper
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1874. The Temperance Crusade - Who will win? Cartoon from an American newspaper

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Cada cual tiene su suerte, la tuya es de borracho

Cada cual tiene su suerte, la tuya es de borracho hasta la muerte (Everyone has his luck, yours is to be drunkard till death). Caricature of Joseph Bonaparte during his kingdom in Spain as Joseph I

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Customer inn fooled man drinking glass bar Children laugh

Customer inn fooled man drinking glass bar Children laugh
Customer in inn is being fooled, The man is drinking a glass at the bar of an inn. Children laugh at him outside because of a drawing of a drunk figure pinned on his back, inn, coffee house

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Drunkman overthrows set table drunkard dog picture

Drunkman overthrows set table drunkard dog picture
Drunkman overthrows a set table, drunkard, dog, picture, painting, breaking something (household accident), Reinier Vinkeles (I), Amsterdam, 1751 - 1816, paper, engraving, h 224 mm × w 145 mm

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Death Comes For The Drunkard Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From

Death Comes For The Drunkard Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Drunkard and bottle with comic verse on a Christmas card

Drunkard and bottle with comic verse on a Christmas card
Drunkard giving a red pillar box a cigar and a drink from a bottle, with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man in the street, hanging onto a belisha beacon

Comic postcard, Drunken man in the street, hanging onto a belisha beacon, seeing triple and feeling ill Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic postcard, drunkard in cemetery Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, drunkard in cemetery Date: 20th century

Background imageDrunkard Collection: Comic German postcard -- drunkard in the toilet

Comic German postcard -- drunkard in the toilet
Comic German postcard by Arthur Thiele -- a drunkard collapses at the side of a toilet. Date: early 20th century



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From Hogarth's iconic engravings to silent film antics, the portrayal of the drunkard throughout history has been both comical and cautionary. In 'Gin Lane' and 'Beer Street, ' Hogarth vividly captures the devastating effects of excessive alcohol consumption on society. The dram drinker, a symbol of addiction and despair, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in every sip. Even stockbrokers can fall victim to intoxication, as seen in their hilarious confusion with toilet rolls. Traveling back to 1926 Paris, we witness Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of an Apache Den bar. Amidst laughter and revelry, they embody the allure and recklessness associated with indulgence. Religion too has its tales of drunkenness; Noah's infamous episode reminds us that even biblical figures are not immune to temptation. A French manuscript illumination from c1250 brings this story to life with intricate detail. Stepping into a tattoo parlor reveals another facet of drunken folly - when an intoxicated tattooist gets carried away with his artistry. The consequences may be permanent but serve as a humorous anecdote for those who dare venture under the influence. Inside a gin shop lies a scene where one woman attempts to reason with a drunkard amidst bottles lining shelves like soldiers ready for battle against sobriety. This image encapsulates both camaraderie and chaos within these establishments. Irish Drunk Pat presents us with his unique drinking logic - an entertaining glimpse into cultural perceptions surrounding alcohol consumption. Lastly, Lionel Brough embodies Trinculo from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest, ' portraying how even literature recognizes that intoxication can lead one astray on fantastical journeys or comedic misadventures. Through various mediums spanning centuries, these depictions remind us that while alcohol may offer temporary escape or amusement, it is essential to tread carefully along this precarious path.