Unwanted Collection

Wild garlic plants and wild flowers growing on the cliff edge at Porthcothan Bay Cornwall UK

Illustration for Philip von Freudenthal, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Philip von Freudenthal, 1781

Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, Creator: Jan Steen
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two kinds of games, 1660-1679

The Refused Caress. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Refused Caress

Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Creator: Pieter Pietersz. the elder
Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Other Title(s): A woman at the spinning wheel and a man with a mug seated in an interior

Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "I would rather take it, sir, in my own hand ", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Intruding Puppies, after Sir Edwin Landseer, RA, 1891. Creator: Harrison
The Intruding Puppies, after Sir Edwin Landseer, RA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Arrival of the Comedians, n.d. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Arrival of the Comedians, n.d

Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933
Removal superfluous hair: A warm mixture paraffin and shellac applied to the ladies eyebrows and peeled off a few minutes later. Date: 1933

Comic postcard, Woman falls from window into dustbin Date: 20th century

Aux Enfants Assistes: L Abandon - Edouard Gelhay
Edouard Gelhays Aux Enfants Assistes: L Abandon - a mother deposits an unwanted child at a French state-run institution. Date: 1887

Abandoned puppies and dog after Christmas day. 28th December 1987

Abandoned puppy after Christmas day. 28th December 1987

Miles M. 71 Merchantman U-21
The sole Miles M.71 Merchantman U-21 (msn 6695), at Woodley aerodrome, with stored unwanted Miles M.33 Monitor target-tugs in the background

INVITATION TO DANCE
A broad hint of not meaning to dance - a lady retains her seat, while her unwanted partner gives her friend an impolite close-up of his. Date: 1804

Lop-Eared Rabbit

The Broken Fan. A man is trying to seduce a lady. It looks like she has been warding him off with her fan, which is now broken

We will be at your door at noon without fail. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

LITTLE BUFFER CHAIR
A baby being given a drink whilst sitting on a Little Buffer chair, placed on a newspaper to avoid unwanted spillages. Date: 1930s

Animal ambulance workers WWII
Women hurrying to an animal ambulance for stray and unwanted animals during World War II

Anatomical Theatre C16
Anatomy in the 16th century as depicted in Bartholinus Eustachius works. It looks as though dogs are enjoying the unwanted organs

Dotheboys Hall school, Bowes, Yorkshire, associated with the Dickens character Wackford Squeers, who (in " Nicholas Nickleby" ) took in unwanted boys and mistreated them

Comic postcard, baby delivery -- If you break the engagement off, don t expect the girl to return you all the presents! Date: circa 1900s

In the Dog House -- stray dogs taken from the streets of London, now in a dogs home. 19th century

An awkward position - true love never did run smooth circa early 19th century

Avro 679 Manchester IA of No 207 Squadron - unloved and unwanted, the type was transformed into the famed Lancaster by fitting four Merlins

Advert for Inecto Salons: unwanted grey hair 1936
Grey hair treated by specialist. In the clever hands of an expert, at the Inecto daylight Salons, grey hair can to-day regain its natural colour and lustra in as little as thirty minutes

Advert for Inecto Salons: unwanted grey hair 1930
Grey hair. It is womens privilage to claim a youthful appearance yet greyness frequently bars the way. Gey hair can be banished easily and quickly with Inecto

Boatman unhappy about influx of tourism to Cornwal
A Real Grievance Visitor: " Hows Business?" Boatman: " Business! Why there ain t no businesssince these ere blessed bicycles come inter fashion

A Boy Is Shamed
United States: c. 1938. A boy is shamed with many fingers pointing at him

Boys / School / Patient
Two schoolboys subject a third to the unwanted ministrations of a doctor, who forces medicine down his throat. Date: 1930

Street music: Unwelcome musician, c. 1835
A rotund servant bribes a noisy street musician with three pence to move on, as his playing is disturbing the master of the house

Stray Dogs in Pound
A Foundling: Lost, stray or unwanted dogs have been caught and put into the pound to await their fates. Hopefully the owners or new ones will take them home soon. Date: 1870s

Scrap metal bales being stored before being sold on to companies who can remelt the bales and convert them into new metallic goods. Photographed in Trinidad

Junk mail

Hansel and Gretel enter the wood

Child Left at Convent
An inconvenient child is left at a convent door

Clothing Poster
Poster for the Personal Service League requesting that unwanted clothes be donated to be distributed to those who need them

Does No One Want me ?
Does no one want me ? (No, we don t understand this one either...)

Abandoning Child, Paris
A working-class couple, unable to support their child, leave it at the Hospice des Enfants- Trouves (Hospice of found infants), Paris

Haul of Octopuses / France
Breton fishermen catch an unwanted haul of octopuses!

Removing Stains
Pouring a kettle of boiling water onto a garment placed over a bowl is a good way of removing unwanted stains

Child abandoned in the woods
A child abandoned in the woods -- it looks like a baby, rather than Hansel and Gretel

Weber / Oberon / Liebig 3
Act two, scene two : at the court of Haroun el Rashid, Huon rescues Reiza from an unwanted marriage and, helped by a magic horn, carries her off

Uses for Umbrella
and another use for your umbrella... (the dog approves her action enthusiastically)

Man propositions a woman on the street
He: May I protect you from the sun, senorita She (to herself): Is it me or my watch hes after Date: 1878

Baby Abandoned / 1860
A mother abandoning her child at a convent baby wheel

Picnic Spoilt
A country party in the grounds of a stately home is spoilt by some unwanted & unwelcome guests including a boxer & a hungry dog that secures itself a roast fowl

BABY ABANDONED IN TOUR
The " tour" in which parents could place infants they wished to abandon. When the bell was pulled the sisters would revolve the tour 180 degrees and collect the baby

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"Unwanted: Exploring the Intricacies of Desire and Rejection" Delve into the depths of human emotions as we navigate through a collection of captivating artworks. From an enchanting 18th-century fan that whispers tales of seduction to a passionate embrace captured on paper in 1917, these pieces offer glimpses into the complexities affection. Transport yourself back to 1746 London with "A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, " where hidden desires may have lurked behind closed doors. Meanwhile, "Would a body mind" invites contemplation on the interplay between physical and mental connections, depicted in vibrant colors. Intrigue unfolds further with "The Broken Fan, " an artwork that hints at sexual seduction during the opulent days of the 18th century. Contrastingly, "Man and Woman (Embrace)" portrays an intimate moment frozen in time, evoking both tenderness and vulnerability. Step into another era with "The Pair, " showcasing ink strokes that capture raw passion from c. 1907. On a different note, Charles Dickens' illustration from Nicholas Nickleby sheds light on the internal economy within Dotheboys Hall—a reminder that unwanted experiences can extend beyond personal relationships. As we explore deeper, "Unwanted Affection" confronts us with conflicting emotions rendered beautifully on canvas. In contrast to this emotional turmoil is "Assist the Remedies of Nature, " reminding us to seek solace in nature's healing powers. Adding a touch of humor amidst these profound reflections is a comic postcard featuring a woman's unexpected fall into a dustbin—an amusing reminder that not all attention is desired or appreciated. Finally, immerse yourself in "The Admirers, " an oil painting capturing unrequited love's bittersweet essence—reminding us that even unwelcome affections can leave lasting impressions upon our hearts.