Ignorant Collection

Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) yawning, during moult from grey summer fur to winter white. Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, September

Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah! poor John Bull
NCO191224 Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah! poor John Bull! published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Ignorance (engraving)
8673622 Ignorance (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ignorance. Illustration for The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (Routledge, Warne)

A teacher and his pupils in the 16th century
6266266 A teacher and his pupils in the 16th century; (add.info.: A teacher and his pupils in the 16th century. The birch he holds is used to punish the ignorant.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Ignorance Thrust into Hell (engraving)
8673612 Ignorance Thrust into Hell (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ignorance Thrust into Hell)

Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho)
8656528 Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where ignorance is bliss)

Oberlin in Alsace (litho)
8670464 Oberlin in Alsace (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oberlin in Alsace. Illustration for Heroes of Modern Crusades)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638769 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiens, ce n'est rien que des peintures!... 1855. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tiens, ce n'est rien que des peintures!... 1855. Pun on the French word toile which can mean canvas or cloth. - Tiens, ce n'est rien que des peintures

Devant le tableau de Monsieur Gustave Moreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Devant le tableau de Monsieur Gustave Moreau, 19th century. Exhibition. First visitor: A cat with a low-cut neckline and a woman's head, that's called a Sphinx then

Le peintre qui a eu un tableau refusé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le peintre qui a eu un tableau refuse... 19th century. Exhibition of 1859. Painter who has had a picture rejected: Monsieur, don't you think this is a terrible picture

On dit qu'on commence déja a la voir... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
On dit qu'on commence deja a la voir... 19th century. The comet of 1857: women discussing the appearance of the comet. One asks where it can be seen. Near Cherbourg is the reply

An illiterate voter asking Aristides to write his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot (colour litho)
6000261 An illiterate voter asking Aristides to write his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot (colour litho) by Wulff

The Lighter Side of English Life: "Foreigners be in the main woeful ignorant"(colour litho)
6024068 The Lighter Side of English Life: " Foreigners be in the main woeful ignorant" (colour litho) by Belcher

Teaching to Ignorant, 1795 (plaster)
6343155 Teaching to Ignorant, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Insegnare agli ignoranti, 1795, di Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)

Teaching to Ignorant, detail, 1795 (plaster)
6342966 Teaching to Ignorant, detail, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Insegnare agli ignoranti, 1795)

The bad housekeeper (chromolitho)
1094254 The bad housekeeper (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bad housekeeper)

Comic postcard, Two political candidates campaigning Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy tells mother about his teacher Date: 20th century

Punch cartoon: visiting the Royal Academy of Arts, London (engraving)
6034788 Punch cartoon: visiting the Royal Academy of Arts, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: visiting the Royal Academy of Arts)

Les Invisibles, 1810 (hand-colored etching on ivory wove paper)
2972605 Les Invisibles, 1810 (hand-colored etching on ivory wove paper) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 23.5x31 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Doctors, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving)
DGC308184 The Doctors, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sarah Gamp and Betsey Prig, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193478 Sarah Gamp and Betsey Prig, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Punch cartoon: Caxtoniana (engraving)
6034855 Punch cartoon: Caxtoniana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Caxtoniana)

Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection (engraving)
6034831 Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection)

Ignorance Defeated, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Ignorance Defeated, 1540-45

Yellow pygmy goby (Lubricogobius exiguus) portrait, Kashiwajima, Japan

Brother Philippes Geese, ca. 1736. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Brother Philippes Geese, ca. 1736

A teacher and his pupils in the 16th century. The birch he holds is used to punish the ignorant

Comic postcard, Woman annoyed with husband for his lack of knowledge Date: 20th century

Picnic by Arthur Watts
Owner: " Don t leave paper about on the grass." Picnic Party: " Wots the perishing grass for?" Date: 1929

Victorian scrap - Mob politics
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Mob Politics. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Ignorant democracy
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Ignorant Democracy. late 19th century

French Theatre -- Science et Anerye
Science et Anerye (Science and Stupidity), a morality play. Showing an allegorical female figure representing Stupidity in a black cloak with a donkeys head, legs and tail attached to her

WW1 - Cartoon - Russians in England
WW1 - A cartoon illustrating Englands ignorance regarding Russia. The cartoon jokes about that the " Rooshuns", rather than Russians coming through England

Billeting soldiers, WW1 humour
Maid to mistress: If yer please, mem, theres a hofficer at the door, and e wants to know if you can FILLET two sojers. A maid rather misunderstands the request of a billeting officer at a house

French liberty, Nixon, John, -1818, artist, [1793 July], on the right Liberty is torn from her Temple by a hired band of Ruffians bound & going to be Sacrificed to the rage of these Ignorant

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

French Liberty, Nixon, John, -1818, Artist, [1793 July], On The Right Liberty Is Torn From Her Temple By A Hired Band Of Ruffians Bound & Going To Be Sacrificed To The Rage Of These Ignorant

We are all ignorant on some subjects - what is yours? Free : Enroll - Federal adult schools : Many courses - many places - informal teaching

16th Century Classroom
A teacher and his pupils : he holds a birch with which to chastise the ignorant. Date: 16th century

Blank keyboard. Conceptual image showing a computer keyboard with blank keys. This could represent amnesia, language difficulties or " writers block"

Civilising the World
The colonial powers have a sacred mission : to bring peace and civilisation to the ignorant natives

Animals Failings
Animals and their notorious failings - the parrot talks too much, the pig is always putting his foot in it, the donkey is obstinate, the turkey is ignorant, and so on

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"Ignorant: A Melting Pot of Misunderstandings and Absurdities" In this captivating collection, the concept of ignorance takes center stage, showcasing a variety of comical and thought-provoking scenarios. From bank notes to French alarmists, ah. Poor John Bull finds himself entangled in hilarious predicaments. Observe the Arctic Fox, yawning as it undergoes its remarkable transformation from grey summer fur to winter white. Nature's way of shedding ignorance is truly mesmerizing. Step back in time to witness an illiterate voter seeking assistance from Aristides, who kindly scribes his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot. This colorful lithograph reminds us that knowledge empowers even the most marginalized voices. "The Lighter Side of English Life" sheds light on foreigners' perceived woeful ignorance through a delightful lithograph. But let's not forget that cultural exchange can be a two-way street. Travel further back in history to 1795 when teaching the ignorant was captured in plaster form. The details reveal both the challenges and triumphs faced by educators striving for enlightenment. Fast forward to 1903, where cultural clashes continue with an amusing litho depicting a Frenchman advising an Englishman on opera attire while another scene shows an uncultured Englishman chipping away at the Venus de Milo. These satirical illustrations remind us that ignorance knows no borders or boundaries. Enter into domestic chaos with "The Bad Housekeeper, " depicted in vibrant chromolithography. It serves as a humorous reminder that sometimes our own shortcomings can lead to unintentional acts of ignorance. Comic postcards add another layer of amusement; one featuring political candidates campaigning showcases how humor can shed light on societal issues while another portrays an innocent little boy sharing tales about his teacher - revealing how children perceive knowledge and understanding differently than adults do.