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"Reason: A Journey of Triumph and Tragedy" In the realm of reason, we find ourselves entangled in a web of paradoxes

Background imageReason Collection: With Reason

With Reason Ridden By W.Ahern Doncaster Lincoln Meeting 2003 Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 20 March 2003 Date: 20 March 2003

Background imageReason Collection: La raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure (engraving)

La raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure (engraving)
7191110 La raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure)

Background imageReason Collection: Apple, the cause of it all (colour litho)

Apple, the cause of it all (colour litho)
7151149 Apple, the cause of it all (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReason Collection: Preparatory drawing for the number 43 of the serie 'Les caprices'

Preparatory drawing for the number 43 of the serie "Les caprices"
AIS5347526 Preparatory drawing for the number 43 of the serie " Les caprices" (Los caprichos) : the sleeping reason produces monsters

Background imageReason Collection: Reason, Corridor of the Virtues (fresco)

Reason, Corridor of the Virtues (fresco)
3496522 Reason, Corridor of the Virtues (fresco) by Busca, Antonio (1625-84); Palazzo Borromeo Arese, Cesano Maderno, Monza, Lombardy

Background imageReason Collection: The Reason, 1741 (engraving)

The Reason, 1741 (engraving)
611355 The Reason, 1741 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reason, 1741.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageReason Collection: The Soudan Rebellion (engraving)

The Soudan Rebellion (engraving)
1063829 The Soudan Rebellion (engraving) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Rebellion)

Background imageReason Collection: Art Caricature in Germany (engraving)

Art Caricature in Germany (engraving)
1060909 Art Caricature in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art Caricature in Germany)

Background imageReason Collection: Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick (engraving)

Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick (engraving)
1107245 Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick)

Background imageReason Collection: Frontispiece of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae, by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) Rome

Frontispiece of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae, by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) Rome
CHT276311 Frontispiece of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae, by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) Rome, 1646 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine

Background imageReason Collection: Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)

Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill

Background imageReason Collection: The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo)

The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo)
3093082 The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reason why I took to wearing kilts)

Background imageReason Collection: British recruitment poster, WW1

British recruitment poster, WW1
British recruitment poster, First World War -- Have you a reason, or only an excuse, for not enlisting NOW! 1914-1918

Background imageReason Collection: The reason (chromolitho)

The reason (chromolitho)
964292 The reason (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reason, a woman sitting on a chair and holding up a picture of two people; France, 16th century)

Background imageReason Collection: Guy Fawkess Day

Guy Fawkess Day
Please remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot, I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot, with verse. 1867

Background imageReason Collection: Ms 1-1936 f. 3r Page from a notebook, c. 1665-68 (ink on paper)

Ms 1-1936 f. 3r Page from a notebook, c. 1665-68 (ink on paper)
955212 Ms 1-1936 f.3r Page from a notebook, c.1665-68 (ink on paper) by Newton, Isaac (1642-1727); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageReason Collection: A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print)

A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print)
2899707 A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print) by English School, (18th century); 19.7x12.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: HUME, David (1711-1776)

Background imageReason Collection: Newton Cenotaph (litho)

Newton Cenotaph (litho)
3482876 Newton Cenotaph (litho) by Boullee, Etienne Louis (1728-99); Private Collection; UIG; French, out of copyright

Background imageReason Collection: The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy (litho)

The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1603704 The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageReason Collection: Raison - a French couple failing to communicate (colour photo)

Raison - a French couple failing to communicate (colour photo)
2804529 Raison - a French couple failing to communicate (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raison - a French couple failing to communicate)

Background imageReason Collection: The Balkan Question, A Tangled Skein (litho)

The Balkan Question, A Tangled Skein (litho)
3642289 The Balkan Question, A Tangled Skein (litho) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balkan Question, A Tangled Skein)

Background imageReason Collection: The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c. 1425-50 (tempera on vellum)

The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c. 1425-50 (tempera on vellum)
486265 The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c.1425-50 (tempera on vellum) by Fastolf Master (fl.c.1420-60); 26x20 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageReason Collection: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters by Francisco Goya, 1799 (etching with aquatint)

The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters by Francisco Goya, 1799 (etching with aquatint)
3036385 The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters by Francisco Goya, 1799 (etching with aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); (add.info.: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters)

Background imageReason Collection: The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)

The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)
937117 The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 16.5x21.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageReason Collection: Frontispiece of the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean le Rond d

Frontispiece of the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean le Rond d
LSE4093220 Frontispiece of the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean le Rond d Alembert by Cochin (allegory of Reason)

Background imageReason Collection: Ms 1-1936 f. 6v Page from a notebook, c. 1665-68 (ink on paper)

Ms 1-1936 f. 6v Page from a notebook, c. 1665-68 (ink on paper)
955211 Ms 1-1936 f.6v Page from a notebook, c.1665-68 (ink on paper) by Newton, Isaac (1642-1727); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageReason Collection: John Bull wants an inquiry into official mismanagement of the Crimea campaign Date

John Bull wants an inquiry into official mismanagement of the Crimea campaign Date: March 1855

Background imageReason Collection: Plate 16 from the Disparates : Wounds heal quicker than hasty words, ca

Plate 16 from the Disparates : Wounds heal quicker than hasty words, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Background imageReason Collection: Plate 43 from Los Caprichos : The sleep of reason produces monsters (E

Plate 43 from Los Caprichos : The sleep of reason produces monsters (El sueno de la razon produce monstruos), 1799, published 1908-12

Background imageReason Collection: The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di Re

The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di Re
The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63

Background imageReason Collection: Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George)

Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919

Background imageReason Collection: PETER CRUCIFIED

PETER CRUCIFIED
Nero crucifies the apostle Peter head downwards, despite the remonstrations of other saintly persons (there is no reason to believe this ever actually happened) Date: circa 64

Background imageReason Collection: TELEPHONE RATES UP / PUNCH

TELEPHONE RATES UP / PUNCH
Telephone Im going to cost you more Householder Why? Telephone Oh, the usual reason - increasing inefficiency Date: 1920

Background imageReason Collection: NOAHS ARK

NOAHS ARK
The reason why some species became extinct is because Noah couldnt find even a single couple who believed him when he told them it looked like rain

Background imageReason Collection: France, 1909 (bronze)

France, 1909 (bronze)
XBP390734 France, 1909 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 49.8 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: could depict Marianne)

Background imageReason Collection: Plan of the island of Utopia, 1518

Plan of the island of Utopia, 1518. From Utopia, Thomas Mores work depicting an ideal state where reason ruled, first published in 1516. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageReason Collection: Festival of Reason, Paris, 1793 (1882-1884)

Festival of Reason, Paris, 1793 (1882-1884). The Festival of Reason was staged on 10th November (20 Brumaire) 1793, with ceremonies devised and organised by Pierre-Gaspard Chaumette

Background imageReason Collection: The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. Artist: LP Boitard

The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. Artist: LP Boitard
The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. The smart set parading in a London park, with a quote from Alexander Pope: The ruling passion be it what it will, the ruling passion conquers reason still

Background imageReason Collection: Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageReason Collection: Thomas Paine, English-born American revolutionary, writer and philosopher, c1790

Thomas Paine, English-born American revolutionary, writer and philosopher, c1790. Paine (1737-1809) emigrated to America in 1774

Background imageReason Collection: Headpiece from Thomas Mores Utopia, 1518

Headpiece from Thomas Mores Utopia, 1518. First published in 1516, Utopia was a work depicting an ideal state where reason ruled

Background imageReason Collection: WWI Poster, Have you a reason or only an excuse?

WWI Poster, Have you a reason or only an excuse?
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Which? Have you a reason or only an excuse for not enlisting? Now! Date: 1915

Background imageReason Collection: El Sueno De La Razon Produce Monstruos - The Dream of Reason Produces Monsters

El Sueno De La Razon Produce Monstruos - The Dream of Reason Produces Monsters. By Francisco de Goya, Number 43 from his series Los Caprichos

Background imageReason Collection: Anchorage Bremerhaven number sailing ships turbulent sea

Anchorage Bremerhaven number sailing ships turbulent sea
Anchorage at Bremerhaven, A number of sailing ships on turbulent sea for the reason of Bremerhaven. In the foreground a sloop. Willem Gruyter jr

Background imageReason Collection: Allegory Reason box 43 drawings Ragione Ripa

Allegory Reason box 43 drawings Ragione Ripa
Allegory of Reason (in box with 43 drawings), Reason, Ragione (Ripa), Louis Fabritius Dubourg, 1703 - 1775, paper, ink, pencil, brush, h 75 mm × w 77 mm

Background imageReason Collection: Sheet 29 maps ports reason Mediterranean Sea Haaven-Map

Sheet 29 maps ports reason Mediterranean Sea Haaven-Map
Sheet with 29 maps of ports and reason on the Mediterranean Sea Haaven-Map, From Some Main Haavens laying in the, Mediterranean and Archipelago (title on object), Mediterranean Sea

Background imageReason Collection: published le Charivari no du 20 octobre 1845

published le Charivari no du 20 octobre 1845
published in le Charivari (no du 20 octobre 1845): The Men of Justice, plate 15: You were hungry...That is not a Reason... 1845. Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879)

Background imageReason Collection: The Three Virtues, Reason, Uprightness And Justice, Urge Christina De Pisan To Write A Book Of

The Three Virtues, Reason, Uprightness And Justice, Urge Christina De Pisan To Write A Book Of Ethics For The Instruction Of Ladies. After A Miniature From The Livre Des Vertus



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"Reason: A Journey of Triumph and Tragedy" In the realm of reason, we find ourselves entangled in a web of paradoxes. Like Sisyphus and his eternal struggle with the stone, our pursuit for understanding often feels like an uphill battle. Yet, just as The Ghost Train invites us to travel on the thrills and laughter line, reason promises exhilarating discoveries along its winding tracks. The Festival of Reason, birthed by the French Revolutionaries, stands as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of enlightenment. It symbolizes our desire to break free from oppressive chains and embrace rationality as our guiding light. On the Fifth of November, we remember Guy Fawkes' failed plot against reason itself – a reminder that even in darkness, truth prevails. WWI posters urging people to "Enlist Today" echo this sentiment; they call upon individuals to fight for a cause greater than themselves – driven by reason rather than blind obedience. Goya's captivating works remind us that art can be both an expression of madness and reason intertwined. His Los Caprichos series reflects the complexities within human nature - a constant dance between chaos and logic. Obesity Cure advertisements from the 1890s highlight society's growing concern for health issues caused by irrational habits. They serve as reminders that embracing reason is not only about intellectual pursuits but also about nurturing our physical well-being. As RMS Titanic embarked on its ill-fated journey under White Star Line's banner, it carried passengers seeking various reasons - some pursuing dreams while others escaping realities. Little did they know that fate had other plans; their voyage would become synonymous with tragedy forever etched in history books. Amidst WWII's chaos emerged stories where love became a special reason worth fighting for - tales of soldiers who found solace amidst destruction through bonds forged by compassion and empathy. "Maddness And Reason, " intricately woven together like threads in a tapestry, explore the blurred lines between sanity and insanity.