Painful Collection

Victorian scrap - dentist pulling a tooth. late 19th century

Consequences, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Consequences -- How the thoughtlessness of a butterfly seriously affected a bishops corn, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Knee pain, conceptual artwork

Joint pain, conceptual artwork

Pregnant woman holding her aching back

Headache, X-ray artwork
Headache. Computer X-ray artwork of a lateral view of a human skull. The red area represents pain caused by a headache (cephalalgia)

Running injuries, conceptual artwork

Body pain, artwork
Body pain. Computer artwork showing pain (represented by the red areas) in six different body areas. From top left to lower right, the body areas are: the neck, ankle, head, knee, lower back and wrist

West Indies cricket team summer tour of England. England batsman Brian Close shows off the handy work of West Indies fast bowler Wes Hall after the second test match at Lords. June 1963

Migraine pain
Migraine. Conceptual artwork of lightning flashes marking the epicentre of pain in a mans forehead. A migraine is a recurrent headache which can be accompanied by nausea

Lower back pain, conceptual artwork
Lower back pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the lower back. The bones (white) of the lower torso and arms are shown within an outline (blue)

Upper back pain, conceptual artwork
Upper back pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the upper back. The bones (white) of the torso and arms are shown within an outline (blue)

DESIRE
TETSU OKAWA

Israel. Jerusalem. Via Dolorosa with the Arch of Ecce Homo
Israel. Jerusalem. Via Dolorosa. Street of Old City, which traditionally Jesus walked carrying the cross, way to his crucifixion. Arch of Ecce Homo. 2nd Station

Gout Man Fishes at Home
Unable to go fishing due to his painful gout, a sufferer casts his rod into a barrel of fish, in the comfort of his living room

Neck pain, conceptual artwork

Slipped intervertebral disc, artwork
Slipped intervertebral disc, computer artwork. Intervertebral discs (red) are pads of cartilage between the bones (vertebrae) of the spine

Electric Tattooer
Max O Reilly, of New York, invents an electric tattooing pen which is not only faster than the manual method, but also less painful

A Barber Distracted
THE RED-HOT POLITICIAN A barber is more absorbed in the latest political gossip than his hot curling tongs, with painful results for his singed customer

DESIRE
TETSU OKAWA

Comic postcard, Plump woman sitting on man on beach Date: 20th century

Paraponera clavata
Milan Zygmunt

FA Cup Final replay at Old Trafford. Chelsea 2 v Leeds United 1 after extra time. Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti with his knees strapped after injury looks on anxiously from his goalmouth

Englishwoman martyred by the Chinese, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Englishwoman martyred by the Chinese, 1930. Une Anglaise Martyrisee Par Des Chinois. A terrified woman is restrained as her fingers are cut off with a knife on a wooden block

Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) with bloody antlers shedding velvet, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, September

England captain Eddie Hapgood receives treatment for a broken nose after a match with Italy, 1934. Tom Whittaker (1898-1956), the England teams trainer, treats Hapgoods (1908-1973) broken nose

Pan and satyr, Pan removing a splinter from a satyrs foot. Roman, after a Greek statuary group of the 3rd century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Bloody Thorns
Mystic Number

LADY AT TOMB
Of joys departed, not to return, how painful the remembrance... - illustration to a poem by Burns. Date: early 19th century

The Dentist, 1652 (oil on panel)
MAN276869 The Dentist, 1652 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 32.7x46.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Tooth Extractor (oil on canvas)
3470231 The Tooth Extractor (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637); 156.5x235.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The feet of Chinese women, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario
CHT265549 The feet of Chinese women, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published in Milan in 1819 (colour litho) by Bigatti

Bonne recommandation. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100585 Bonne recommandation. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonne recommandation)

Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801 / 06. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801/06

The Tooth Puller (plate 15), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Tooth Puller (plate 15), 1843

Fox hunting: a man the worse for wear after being thrown from his horse (chromolitho)
5217376 Fox hunting: a man the worse for wear after being thrown from his horse (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fox hunting)

Man about to sit on a drawing pin left on his chair by a naughty boy (chromolitho)
5996100 Man about to sit on a drawing pin left on his chair by a naughty boy (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Batsman struck by a cricket ball (chromolitho)
5996097 Batsman struck by a cricket ball (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batsman struck by a cricket ball)

Man annoyed by the loud singing of a woman at a piano (colour litho)
5995951 Man annoyed by the loud singing of a woman at a piano (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man annoyed by the loud singing of a woman at a piano)

Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving)
1061126 Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands)

Comic postcard, Just thawed out Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Middle aged couple in bed Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man, boy and starfish on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman falling off a cliff onto a man paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

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"Painful: A Journey Through the Agony of Existence" In this captivating Victorian scrap, we witness a dentist pulling a tooth, showcasing the excruciating consequences of neglecting oral health. The illustration by William Heath Robinson reminds us that pain is often an unavoidable part of life. Moving on to physical discomforts, conceptual artwork portrays knee and joint pain as abstract forms. These pieces serve as a reminder that our bodies can sometimes betray us, causing anguish in even the simplest movements. A pregnant woman's silhouette symbolizes the unique blend of joy and suffering experienced during pregnancy. It serves as a poignant reminder that pain can be intertwined with moments of profound beauty and creation. An X-ray artwork depicting a throbbing headache reveals the unseen torment within our minds. Migraine sufferers will relate to this visual representation of their invisible battles against debilitating pain. Conceptual artwork capturing running injuries showcases how pushing ourselves to achieve greatness can sometimes lead to painful setbacks. It reminds us that perseverance comes at a cost but also offers growth and resilience. Artwork representing body pains encompasses various regions such as lower back and upper back agony. These visuals remind us that physical discomfort can manifest in different ways throughout our bodies, affecting every aspect of our lives. The Via Dolorosa with the Arch of Ecce Homo in Jerusalem represents not only religious significance but also embodies emotional suffering endured by many individuals worldwide. This iconic image stands testament to both personal struggles and collective pain shared across generations. Lastly, an artistic portrayal captures the intensity behind migraine attacks—a condition known for its crippling effects on those who experience it regularly. This depiction aims to raise awareness about this particular type of agony while fostering empathy towards those affected by chronic migraines. Through these diverse illustrations, we are reminded that "painful" transcends mere physical sensations—it encompasses emotional turmoil, spiritual tribulations, and everything in between. Pain may be inevitable in life's journey.