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Overturning Collection

"Overturning: Unveiling the Chaos and Catastrophes of History" Step into an infernal scene, where chaos reigns and order crumbles

Background imageOverturning Collection: Market Day, published by S.W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)

Market Day, published by S.W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190431 Market Day, published by S.W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageOverturning Collection: Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (recto) (for verso see 191764)

Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (recto) (for verso see 191764)
BAL191767 Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (recto) (for verso see 191764) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London

Background imageOverturning Collection: A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho)

A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho)
2778350 A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOverturning Collection: In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast, at the height of St. Stephen near Constantinople

In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast, at the height of St. Stephen near Constantinople... (colour litho)
2777946 In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast, at the height of St. Stephen near Constantinople... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOverturning Collection: A drama on Lake Constance (colour litho)

A drama on Lake Constance (colour litho)
2777727 A drama on Lake Constance (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A drama on Lake Constance)

Background imageOverturning Collection: A scary adventure (Colour Litho)

A scary adventure (Colour Litho)
2777659 A scary adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scary adventure)

Background imageOverturning Collection: A colossal omelette (colour litho)

A colossal omelette (colour litho)
2777941 A colossal omelette (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A colossal omelette)

Background imageOverturning Collection: Christ cleanses the Temple (colour litho)

Christ cleanses the Temple (colour litho)
3100213 Christ cleanses the Temple (colour litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ cleanses the Temple (John II)

Background imageOverturning Collection: Twenty-three girls and two nuns, returning from a trip to Praglia (Padua) on a cart

Twenty-three girls and two nuns, returning from a trip to Praglia (Padua) on a cart... (colour litho)
2778357 Twenty-three girls and two nuns, returning from a trip to Praglia (Padua) on a cart... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOverturning Collection: Twenty young ladies in the lake! (colour litho)

Twenty young ladies in the lake! (colour litho)
2778378 Twenty young ladies in the lake! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twenty young ladies in the lake)

Background imageOverturning Collection: Serious incident to the Queen Mother of England (colour litho)

Serious incident to the Queen Mother of England (colour litho)
2783909 Serious incident to the Queen Mother of England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serious accident with the Queen Mother of England)

Background imageOverturning Collection: On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off... (colour litho)

On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off... (colour litho)
2783622 On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a flood river near Kolhapur)

Background imageOverturning Collection: A young American arouses the enthusiasm of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt

A young American arouses the enthusiasm of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt (Colour Litho)
2783561 A young American arouses the enthusiasm of the California crowds with a dangerous car stunt (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOverturning Collection: A fisherman falling astride a crocodile after it capsized his boat (colour litho)

A fisherman falling astride a crocodile after it capsized his boat (colour litho)
2780021 A fisherman falling astride a crocodile after it capsized his boat (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOverturning Collection: Shipwreck of a boat in the Arno in flood, in Compiobbi near Florence (colour litho)

Shipwreck of a boat in the Arno in flood, in Compiobbi near Florence (colour litho)
2814896 Shipwreck of a boat in the Arno in flood, in Compiobbi near Florence (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipwreck of a boat in the Arno in flood)

Background imageOverturning Collection: The Riots in Paris, Scenes on the Boulevard St Germain (engraving)

The Riots in Paris, Scenes on the Boulevard St Germain (engraving)
1062728 The Riots in Paris, Scenes on the Boulevard St Germain (engraving) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Paris, Scenes on the Boulevard St Germain)

Background imageOverturning Collection: One hundred chickens in freedom (Colour Litho)

One hundred chickens in freedom (Colour Litho)
2778337 One hundred chickens in freedom (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hundred chickens on the loose)

Background imageOverturning Collection: From boxing to... first aid (colour litho)

From boxing to... first aid (colour litho)
2778190 From boxing to... first aid (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From boxing to the emergency room)

Background imageOverturning Collection: GLC-LFB Turntable ladder overturned on roadway

GLC-LFB Turntable ladder overturned on roadway
Lack of stability at speed and when manoeuvring very occasionally resulted in fire engines overturning, because of the relatively high centre of gravity (loading) of the turntable ladder

Background imageOverturning Collection: Military science, conceptual artwork

Military science, conceptual artwork
Military science. Conceptual artwork of a medieval castle being attacked by soldiers wielding a pencil (battering ram) and defended by a soldier wielding a pen

Background imageOverturning Collection: The life of William Cobbett, engraving 1809, Cobbett surrounded by flames and beset

The life of William Cobbett, engraving 1809, Cobbett surrounded by flames and beset by ghosts, starts back in his chair, overturning his writing table and dropping his pen

Background imageOverturning Collection: Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, engraving 1816, Brougham

Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, engraving 1816, Brougham, in the guise of John Bull, appears to the Regent

Background imageOverturning Collection: The Life Of William Cobbett

The Life Of William Cobbett, Engraving 1809, Cobbett Surrounded By Flames And Beset By Ghosts, Starts Back In His Chair, Overturning His Writing Table And Dropping His Pen

Background imageOverturning Collection: Economy

Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Artist, London, Engraving 1816, Brougham, In The Guise Of John Bull, Appears To The Regent

Background imageOverturning Collection: Tornado over turns house, 1886

Tornado over turns house, 1886
The overturning action of tornadoes on buildings in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The neighbours, who took the precaution of boarding their windows up, seem to have come off better. Date: April 15th 1886


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"Overturning: Unveiling the Chaos and Catastrophes of History" Step into an infernal scene, where chaos reigns and order crumbles. Witness the vivid hues of a fireball engulfing the crowd, painting the sky with its destructive dance. Once revered as a savior of shipwrecked treasures, The Claw now rests at the bottom of the unforgiving sea. Its glory faded, lost to depths unknown. Intriguingly titled "The Nazi and His Hay, " a coloured engraving reveals an enigmatic tale that begs unraveling. What secrets lie within this peculiar artwork? With black chalk on paper, figures come alive in a study for a narrative scene. A glimpse into an artist's imagination or perhaps fragments of an untold story waiting to be discovered. A fishing vessel near Lampedusa suddenly meets its fate; struck by unseen forces that leave us questioning nature's whimsical ways. How fragile our existence can be amidst vast oceans. Half a mile from Constantinople's coast lies St. Stephen - witness its grandeur through vibrant colours captured in lithography along the Bosphorus waters. A moment frozen in time. Lake Constance becomes a stage for drama as tumultuous waves crash against sturdy vessels. Nature's fury unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of her unpredictable power. Prepare yourself for a scary adventure depicted in bold colour lithography - fear lurks around every corner as you navigate through this thrilling visual journey. At France's Loire River mouth, tragedy strikes with Saint-Philibert catastrophe immortalized on canvas. Feel the anguish and despair etched upon faces caught in this calamitous event. Glasgow bears witness to an extraordinary tram disaster; chaos descends upon Scotland's streets painted vividly through colour lithography - forever etching itself into history books. Lastly, marvel at colossal omelette portrayed with striking colours on lithographic canvas.