Poorly Collection

Art / Hogarth / Roast Beef
THE GATE OF CALAIS, OR, O THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND a satire on the well-fed English versus the poorly- fed French

A Bulgarian Gypsy Woman In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement
Advert for Cephos cold and flu powder depicting a poorly looking woman, dressed rather smartly, and standing, hanging onto a strap on a bus or tube train

Italians Take Adwa
The Italians invade and capture Adua, against a poorly equipped and ill-prepared Ethiopian army

Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1848
527865 Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness

A Bulgarian gypsy woman in the 19th century, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875
5242568 A Bulgarian gypsy woman in the 19th century, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875.

A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End
527656 A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End of London

During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) colony, where temperatures exceeded 43'C

Messerschmitt Bf-109G Replica N700E, (msn 577), Messerschmitt Bf 109G replica, constructed (poorly) using a Hispano HA-1112 M1L as the airframe. Date: circa 1990

The old worker
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Letter by George Cruikshank to his friend Mr. Auldjo, dated 4th April 1840
878602 Letter by George Cruikshank to his friend Mr. Auldjo, dated 4th April 1840, containing a sketch which shows a lack of progress in the artists illness. George Cruikshank, 1792 - 1878

Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BAL167457 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Liphart, Baron Ernest Friedrich von (1847-1932/34); 135x91 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A child in bed, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, published 1885 (colour litho)
IL370402 A child in bed, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, published 1885 (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection

The Influenza, and various other Influences (engraving)
1626698 The Influenza, and various other Influences (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Influenza, and various other Influences)

Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Sick Child with Dog, 1857 (oil on canvas)
3601948 Sick Child with Dog, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Steward, Malcom (1826-1916); 36x29 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Man offering advice to his sick friend (colour litho)
5999969 Man offering advice to his sick friend (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man offering advice to his sick friend)

Boy eating (engraving)
670015 Boy eating (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy eating. Illustration from The Gallery of Engravings edited by C H Timperley (Fisher, 1846)

Reading to the Convalescent, c. 1827 (oil on canvas)
877131 Reading to the Convalescent, c.1827 (oil on canvas) by Franquelin, Jean Augustin (1798-1839); 61.3x50.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Self-Portrait with Dr. Arrieta, 1820 (oil on canvas)
487990 Self-Portrait with Dr. Arrieta, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 114.6x76.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Terrier Dog In Bed (chromolitho)
733513 Terrier Dog In Bed (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrier Dog In Bed.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Original Artwork - cartoon strip - Simply Simon ill in bed
Original Artwork for a Simply Simon cartoon strip - Simon ill in bed, trying to be a good dog. Iris Chick had a regular cartoon spot for Simon in Tail-Wagger magazine in the late 1930s

Original Artwork - Get Better Quick card design
Original Artwork - Design for a Get Better Quick card featuring a poorly teddy bear with an attentive young nurse holding a bottle of Castor Oil. A play on the word bear ! Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Novelty Greetings card design - Medicine
Original Artwork - Novelty Greetings card design with bottle of Tonic and Prescription tag. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design - A Colds a horrid thing to get. Little girl blowing her nose with a handkerchief. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design artwork - Obey your Doctor and your Nurse. A nurse approaches a sickly child bearing a LARGE bottle of medicine. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design artwork - Get well soon. A child in bed is offered a spoonful of medicine by their pet Scottie Dog. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design artwork - Get well quick! A parent (bearing grapes) and a nurse (with a pot plant!) fussing and petting an ill young child in bed. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design - Sick child wrapped in blanket
Postcard design artwork - Young boy (possibly a little poorly) huddled up in a check blanket. Date: circa 1937

Andrew Bonar Law, Prime Minister - Resigns due to ill-health
Andrew Bonar Law (1858 - 1923), British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1922 to 1923. Resigns due to ill-health in May, 1923. Date: 1923

A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478564 A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmane Medecin, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Man With Malaria (chromolitho)
733426 Man With Malaria (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man With Malaria.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

A Good Turn - Get Well Soon
A little girl reads a book with an invalid friend who is recuperating in bed. Date: c. 1930

Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever
6116648 Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever)

Hippocrates Healing a Sick Young Boy, 1959 (screen print)
2630054 Hippocrates Healing a Sick Young Boy, 1959 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippocrates of Kos (c.460 - c.370 BC)

Sick Dog In Bed (chromolitho)
733440 Sick Dog In Bed (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sick Dog In Bed.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Darkened Room, 1913 (oil on canvas)
2829775 The Darkened Room, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Swaish, Frederick George (1879-1931); 122x172.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased

Captain on board a ship talking to a woman convalescent (litho)
6001453 Captain on board a ship talking to a woman convalescent (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain on board a ship talking to a woman convalescent)

Poorly-paid women in Jamaica, West Indies, doing the work of men (b / w photo)
6002628 Poorly-paid women in Jamaica, West Indies, doing the work of men (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poorly-paid women in Jamaica)

Young Boy Giving Advice (chromolitho)
733427 Young Boy Giving Advice (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Boy Giving Advice.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Convalescent, 1872 (oil on panel)
ONT162831 The Convalescent, 1872 (oil on panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 37.5x45.7 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario

Joey, the chimp at Billy Smarts Circus in Middlesbrough, is ill with a chest complaint and cannot appear in the ring. So each morning, Dr

Passengers feeling poorly as the Channel boat pitches... Date: 1897

ART / HOGARTH / ROAST BEEF
THE GATE OF CALAIS, OR, O THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND a satire on the well-fed English versus the poorly- fed French Date: 1749

Boy with nurse, Jaipur, India
A nurse cares for a sick boy in a hospital ward, Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Letter By George Cruikshank To His Friend Mr. Auldjo, Dated 4th April 1840, Containing A Sketch Which Shows A Lack Of Progress In The Artists Illness. George Cruikshank, 1792

Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy : Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness

Perfect Wives by Joyce Dennys The wife who had influenza too
Joyce Dennys on Marriage: Perfect Wives. No. 1- The Wife who had influenza too. Despite suffering herself, a woman ends up waiting upon her husband who has a serious case of man flu. Date: 1929

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"Capturing the Poorly: A Melange of Artistic Expressions" In this captivating collection, we delve into various artistic representations of "poorly, " exploring a range of subjects and styles. From Hogarth's satirical take on society to Cruikshank's personal struggles with illness, each piece offers a unique perspective on human vulnerability. Art enthusiasts will be intrigued by Hogarth's depiction of the parable in "The Influenza, and various other Influences. " With his signature wit, he cleverly intertwines societal influences with the flu epidemic, reminding us that even our actions can have far-reaching consequences. Meanwhile, George Cruikshank's letter to Mr. Auldjo reveals his frustration at the lack of progress in his illness. Through his sketch, we witness both an artist grappling with physical limitations and a poignant commentary on the fragility of life itself. Moving away from illustrations, we encounter Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement—a testament to how even commercial endeavors capitalize on our vulnerabilities when unwell. Italians Take Adwa transports us back in time as it immortalizes a historic event through artistry while Messerschmitt Bf-109G Replica N700E pays homage to aviation history. Nature also finds its place within this compilation; during an extreme heat-stress event at Melbourne's Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox colony captures not only the impact of climate change but also highlights how animals too can suffer during times of distress. Additionally featured are tender portrayals such as Sick Child with Dog—an oil painting that evokes empathy for those who endure ailments—and A child in bed from Robert Louis Stevenson’s A Childs Garden of Verses—a colorful lithograph that reminds us all about childhood vulnerability. Finally, let us not forget Roast Beef—the quintessential British dish—whose mention here serves as a reminder that nourishment is essential for recovery during times when one is feeling poorly.