Selfish Collection

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Cinderellas sisters arriving for the Ball in all their finery. Date: 1919

Wilde / The Selfish Giant
The little boy he had loved

WWI Poster, Enlist Today (Welsh version)
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Be honest with yourself. Be certain that your so-called reason is not a selfish excuse. (Lord Kitchener) Enlist Today (Welsh version). Date: 1916

Late Arrivals by H. M. Bateman
Late arrivals at the theatre annoy everyone by laughing at the show and blocking the view of those who took their seats in good time in the process! Date: 1924

Dear Mr Great (colour litho)
8656625 Dear Mr Great (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dear Mr Great. I am)

Portrait of Fra Lorenzo da Bergamo, 1542. Creator: Lorenzo Lotto
Portrait of Fra Lorenzo da Bergamo, 1542. The Dominican preacher Fra Lorenzo from the city of Bergamo, Italy. Dressed in the robes of his order, Fra Lorenzo is linked with St

Glen Tilt, near the Marble Lodge, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Glen Tilt, near the Marble Lodge, [in Scotland], 1850. There was a road through the Glen before the Duke [George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl] was born...and though he may have - which we very much

The Aufbutz Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308513 The Aufbutz Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool In Love With Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308451 The Fool In Love With Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Going To Church A La Fashion Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308418 The Fool Going To Church A La Fashion Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Last of the Provisions, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho)
IL283079 The Last of the Provisions, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection

The Rat that withdrew from the world, circa 1870 (drawing)
6438135 The Rat that withdrew from the world, circa 1870 (drawing) by Bachereau-Reverchon, Victor (1842-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature)

The First Asparagus of the Season (litho)
7201241 The First Asparagus of the Season (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Asparagus of the Season)

Fable, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Fable, n.d

The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving)
1103731 The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Kings of Candyland)

Give Me A Bite, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CH466684 Give Me A Bite, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 36.8x26.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: donne-m en un peu; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Old Mr. Turveydrop, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465780 Old Mr. Turveydrop, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Mr Turveydrop)

Codlin, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465765 Codlin, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partner, with Short)

Servants of the Wrong Sort (engraving)
1060086 Servants of the Wrong Sort (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servants of the Wrong Sort)

The rat who withdrew from the world (Fable de La Fontaine), mid-19th century (engraving)
7110182 The rat who withdrew from the world (Fable de La Fontaine), mid-19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rat in a Holland cheese (The rat who withdrew from the world)

Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
650554 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by Hale, Philip Leslie (1865-1931); 56.2x122.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. Philip Leslie Hale (1865-1931). Oil on canvas

The Inheritance, 1851 (oil on panel)
651296 The Inheritance, 1851 (oil on panel) by Ender, Edouard (1822-63); 55.3x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inheritance. Eduard Ender (1822-1883). Oil on panel. Dated 1851

Punch cartoon: nuisance caused by river steamers (engraving)
6034780 Punch cartoon: nuisance caused by river steamers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: nuisance caused by river steamers)

Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables
PER200583 Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1902 (colour engraving) by Christophe (Colomb)

The dog in the manger from illustration to John Ogilbys AEsopic s: Or A Second Collection of Fables... 1666

Comic German postcard -- The Cavalier
Comic German postcard by Arthur Thiele -- The Cavalier -- a grossly overweight man with two grossly overweight women, in the rain with a small umbrella. Date: early 20th century

Cartoon, The aperitif. A waiter stands beside a table whilst a seated couple read the menu. The woman asks her husband why he has such a good appetite

5 Years Without Paris
Oh, the horrors of war ! Imagine - five years without Paris fashions ! (German womans comments after World War One) Date: 1919

Thoughtforms - 20, 21
20 - High Ambition 21 - Selfish Ambition Date: 1905

Cartoon, No need to worry, WW1
Cartoon, No need to worry, showing various complacent people, soldiers and civilians, thinking that war isn t such a bad thing, as they themselves are doing all right. Date: 1916

Lord Kitchener Enlist Today
Be Honest with Yourself. be Certain that your So-Called Reason is Not a Selfish Excuse Lord Kitchener. Enlist Today. Poster

I do not hire people with children, plate 14 from the series Tenants and owners
XIR287006 I do not hire people with children, plate 14 from the series Tenants and owners (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BAL174074 Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Perov, Vasili Grigorevich (1833-82); 43.5x47.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published in 1792 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF153352 A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published in 1792 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

Male wit - Thoughtless of Her
Thoughtlessness of Her " If you was arf the man you d offer to carry some of these bundles". " Ow can I with my ands in my pockets!" Date: 1894

Career before family. Conceptual image of filing cabinet labels, representing the decision to spend more time developing a career, rather than raising a family

Frightfulness as applied to a man on short leave
Part of the " War-Time Studdys" series, this soldier home on leave during World War I finds himself the victim of selfish demands from family and friends who all want a piece of him

Selfish Drunk (Bobbin)
A thirsty fellow covets his companions jug of drink with bulging eyes

Theatregoer in Big Hat
A woman in a large hat with a broad brim & ostrich feather plume is serenely unaware that her choice in millinery is obscuring the view of her fellow theatre goers

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"Selfishness: A Tale of Lessons Learned and Lost" In the enchanting world of fairy tales, Arthur Rackham's illustrations bring to life the story of Cinderella. As we gaze upon his captivating artwork, we witness the consequences that selfishness can bestow upon those who prioritize their own desires above all else. Similarly, Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" serves as a poignant reminder that self-centeredness can lead to isolation and sorrow. Through this timeless tale, Wilde teaches us the importance of kindness and generosity towards others. Amidst the chaos of World War I, a powerful poster emerges urging individuals to enlist today. This Welsh version reminds us that selfishness in times of crisis can have devastating consequences for society as a whole. It calls upon our sense of duty and sacrifice for the greater good. H. M. Bateman's illustration titled "Late Arrivals" humorously portrays how self-absorption can cause inconvenience not only for ourselves but also for those around us. It serves as a gentle nudge to consider others' time and needs before indulging in our own whims. Delving further into history, 17th-century artworks by unknown artists depict fools infatuated with themselves – "The Aufbutz Fool, " "The Fool In Love With Himself, " and "The Fool Going To Church A La Fashion Fool. " These satirical drawings remind us that excessive self-love blinds one from seeing their flaws or considering anyone else's perspective. Moving away from artistry but still within storytelling realms, an illustration from "The Romance of Canada" captures an important lesson about selfish hoarding during times when resources are scarce – 'The Last of the Provisions. ' Greediness leads to deprivation not just for oneself but also for fellow beings struggling alongside us. "The Bad Shepherd, " depicted both in detail and overall view through oil paintings on panel, symbolizes how ego-driven leaders neglect their responsibilities towards those they are meant to guide and protect.