Sordid Collection

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Demon Making Love to a Witch (woodcut print) (b / w photo)
XJF271081 Demon Making Love to a Witch (woodcut print) (b/w photo) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrated in a book by Ulrich Molitor; ); out of copyright

The Wickedest Man in New York, scene from John Allans Dance House
AQS254893 The Wickedest Man in New York, scene from John Allans Dance House, 304 Water Street, New York City, from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 1868 (litho) by Leslie

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving)
1071396 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 43.2x53.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Bull s-Eye, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377529 The Bull s-Eye, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (b.1822) pub

Dragonet, Callionymus lyra (Sordid dragonet, Callionymus dracunculus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

caricature of sordid, furtive love, Illustration from L Assiette au Beurre
5617212 caricature of sordid, furtive love, Illustration from L Assiette au Beurre, 1906 (engraving) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Universal History Archive/UIG; Swiss

Slightly Louche Girl in a Studio portrait pose in rather unusual boyish attire. Date: circa 1908

The Bull s-Eye, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF396020 The Bull s-Eye, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (b.1822) pub

John Ruskin (Waddy)
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer, soaring above sordid reality in an ideal world of esthetic exclusiveness... Date: 1819 - 1900

Icelinus burchami, or Dusky Sculpin, also known as Sordid Dragonet, Common Skulpin and Fox. Date: 1863

Humorous cartoon from the front cover of Le Rire, 22nd April 1899 (colour
BAL366869 Humorous cartoon from the front cover of Le Rire, 22nd April 1899 (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption)

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"Sordid: A Journey through the Dark and Forbidden" Step into a world where morality is blurred, secrets are unveiled, and desires run wild. From the scandalous "An Election Entertainment" to the provocative "Demon Making Love to a Witch, " this collection of artworks exposes the hidden underbelly of human nature. In "The O-Kee-Pa self-torture religious ceremony of the Mandan tribe, " witness a ritual that challenges one's physical and spiritual limits. The vibrant colors in this lithograph capture both pain and transcendence, leaving us questioning our own capacity for devotion. But not all sordid tales involve ancient customs; some unfold within contemporary society. Take a glimpse into New York's underworld with "The Wickedest Man in New York. " This scene from John Allans Dance House reveals debauchery at its finest, reminding us that darkness can lurk even amidst modernity. William Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress, " takes us on a journey through moral decay. Plate 3 depicts our protagonist succumbing further to his vices, highlighting how easily one can spiral down an abyss of corruption. Yet amidst these dark narratives lies unexpected beauty. In "Beauty and the Beast, " we find solace in love transcending appearances. The oil painting captures tenderness amid chaos—a reminder that redemption can be found even in the most unlikely places. From Guy de Maupassant's La Maison Tellier comes an illustration depicting sordid, furtive love—an affair concealed behind closed doors. L'Assiette au Beurre offers another satirical take on societal norms—unveiling hypocrisy with biting caricatures. As we explore these artworks encompassing various mediums—from oil paintings to engravings—we are confronted with uncomfortable truths about human nature. They serve as cautionary tales or mirrors reflecting our own hidden desires and flaws. "Sordid.