Provoking Collection

In Quarantine (engraving)
1045620 In Quarantine (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Quarantine. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Mocking of Christ (pen & ink with wash over chalk on paper)
449372 The Mocking of Christ (pen & ink with wash over chalk on paper) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 22.7x19.6 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Christ Mocked (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449323 Christ Mocked (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (school of); eThe Devonshire Collections

Young Spartan girls provoking boys (Spartan youths practise wrestling)
5903272 Young Spartan girls provoking boys (Spartan youths practise wrestling), 1860 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Degas

"There was a Young Lady of Parma, whose conduct grew calmer and calmer", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386645 " There was a Young Lady of Parma, whose conduct grew calmer and calmer", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (litho)
966277 There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Woking)

A bad joke (chromolitho)
2817185 A bad joke (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bad joke. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Pontiac (1720-69) incites other tribes to fight British troops in 1763
PNP245652 Pontiac (1720-69) incites other tribes to fight British troops in 1763 (coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

The elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
The elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat, ca. 1700

Plate 12 from the Tauromaquia : The crowd hamstrings the bull with lances, sickles, banderillas and other arms. 1816

Cartoon, Pic-nic
How very fortunate we are with the weather; it would have been so provoking to have brought our umbrellas and then to have had a fine day! Date: 1851

A snarling black and tan dobermann bares its teeth

Patent Office Curiosities and Ingenuities
Some Curiosities and Ingenuities of the Patent Office! These include a popelling device, a helmet-mounted gun, a submersible lifesaving apparatus, a cool pipe

Lear / Nonsense / Parma
There was a Young Lady of Parma, whose conduct grew calmer and calmer; when they said, Are you dumb? she merely said, Hum! that provoking Young Lady of Parma

That Provoking Puppy
A stylised, colourful and bold front cover of a childrens book featuring two children walking in a park or garden with their dog

Back cover to That Provoking Puppy
Bold and colourful back cover design showing an art deco style house and garden

American Revival Meeting
CAMP MEETINGS are popular social as well as spiritual events among the rural population, often provoking spectacular outbreaks of communal enthusiasm

Boyton Water Show / Games
Games on the water at Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London, including fencing and the mirth- provoking battle of the bladders

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"Provoking: A Journey Through Art and History" In quarantine, engraved in our minds, we search for signs of hope amidst the chaos. Dull knives provoke our senses, reminding us that even in darkness, there is a glimmer of sharpness waiting to be unleashed. Through pen and ink with wash over chalk on paper, The Mocking of Christ portrays a provocation that challenges faith and tests resilience. Similarly, Christ Mocked captures the essence of human cruelty through its intricate lines and shades. Young Spartan girls provoke boys as they engage in wrestling matches; their strength defying societal norms. In contrast, "There was a Young Lady of Parma" finds solace in calmness amid provocative circumstances - an intriguing juxtaposition captured by Frederick Warne and Co. 's lithograph. An old person from Woking possesses a mind both perverse and provoking - an enigma that invites contemplation. Meanwhile, a bad joke depicted in vibrant chromolitho colors tickles our funny bone while simultaneously challenging our sense of humor. Pontiac incites tribes to fight British troops in 1763 - an act born out of frustration yet provoking change within the pages of history. The elephant Khanderao Bahadur's killing Sham Mahavat showcases brute force as it confronts life's provocations head-on. Plate 12 from Tauromaquia depicts the crowd hamstringing the bull with lances and sickles - an unsettling image that raises questions about humanity's relationship with animals. Finally, Cartoon Pic-nic serves as a satirical commentary on social gatherings where hidden agendas provoke laughter or discomfort among participants. In this collection spanning different mediums and eras, provocation emerges as both catalyst for transformation and mirror reflecting society's complexities. These artworks invite us to ponder upon their meanings while encouraging dialogue about what truly stirs us deep within.