Alcohol Collection

Advert for Pilsner Urquell, New York, 1937 Date: 1937

Maurin Quina, 1906. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Maurin Quina, 1906. Private Collection

Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. Artist: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. From a private collection

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin

William Hogarth Gin Lane
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Beer Street and Gin Lane. They depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer

Good French wine brings luck: the French rugby team is preparing to beat the Irish team
XEE4185970 Good French wine brings luck: the French rugby team is preparing to beat the Irish team by drinking with wine brings from home

Susi - drinking beer. 1950s

Pirates celebrating aboard ship
Drunken pirates aboard their ship celebrating a successful raid. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Midnight In Napoli
Bo Anderson

Brendan Behan, Irish writer and republican
Brendan Behan (Brendan Francis Behan, 1923-1964), Irish poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English. He was also an Irish republican and IRA volunteer

Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass

Buchanans Whisky Advert
Four greyhounds race to the finish line in an advertisement for Buchanans Black & White Scotch whisky

Dylan Thomas Drinking & Smoking
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953) drinking a glass of beer and smoking while seated at a desk with stacks of his books of poetry, New York City, c. 1950. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bitter Campari, 1921. Private Collection

Huggins Beer advert
Bottle of Huggins Light Dinner Ale Beer, advert 1908 Date: 1908

Advertisement, Gilbeys Scotch Whisky, Glen-Spey Glenlivet, three shillings and sixpence per bottle. early 20th century

Tennents Lager advert
Tennents lager advert with two dogs and a bottle of lager beer 1909 Date: 1909

Dionysus, or Bacchus, on his throne
Wall painting of the Roman deity Dionysus on his throne, from the ruins of Pompeii. Printed color lithograph reproduction

Poster advertising Blandy Freres madeira wine. The company was founded in 1811 by John Blandy

No! Crayfish require these drinks!, Swedish anti-Prohibition poster, 1922
No! Crayfish require these drinks!. Swedish anti-Prohibition poster, 1922. Private Collection

Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad
A crate containing Dewars White Label Scotch whisky " among the distinguished passengers" is lifted on board the Queen Elizabeth ship at quayside in this advertisement. Date: 1949

Suze Alcoholic Drinks, including Vermouth, Gin, Fruit Liqueur, Cherry brandy and (centre) an Aperitif made from fermented Gentian. Date: circa 1930s

Absinthe Poster
Absinthe Robette (Belgium)

Musican Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. 14th October 1991

Old Orkney Whiskey
Old Orkney advert showing a porter delivering luggage to a scotsman which is a giant bottle of whiskey 1905 1905

Dewars advertisement
This advertisement for Dewars " White Label" Scotch whiskey encourages viewers to celebrate the Coronation with " the finest drink in the world"

Booths Dry Gin advertisement at Gargoyle club
Advertisement for Booths Dry Gin showing George, the barman mixing some delicious cocktails. The Gargoyle Club on Meard Street was a regular haunt for many artists

Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. Alexander Keiths Nova Scotia Brewery. Barrels of Keiths India Pale Ale. (Editorial Usage Only)

Five adjacent pubs in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth was a town of many wonders in 1911. One of them was the possession of five fully licensed houses standing next to each other

Portrait of the Veuve Clicquot (lithograph, 19th century)
6365358 Portrait of the Veuve Clicquot (lithograph, 19th century) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait (painted) and signature of Barbe Nicole Ponsardin

Advertisement, Gilbeys Scotch Whisky, Clan-Castle, three shillings per bottle. early 20th century

Poster advertising Linherr Vermouth, showing an elegant woman sipping from a glass. circa 1950s

Poster design, Anisetta Evangelisti, dessert liqueur. Depicting a monkey drinking from a bottle. Date: 1925

poster for Pernis, Super Anis (a beverage made, and tasting, of aniseed) Date: 1923

The Gin Shop, 1829
The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)

Blakeworth enjoys a drink on the Thunderbolt
Naunton Wayne Stanley Holloway and Gabrielle Brune in The Titfield Thunderbolt

Dubonnet advertisement
Advertisement for Dubonnet with a red-haired lady grinning at a black cat. Date: c.1895

Bar in the Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1930

Coffee pot used by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous during their first session
COFFEE POT, 1935. Coffee pot used by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous during their first session, in Akron, Ohio, 1935

Advert, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, Bar Fitters
Advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd (incorporated with Yates & Greenways), Bar Fitters, Manufacturers of Beer Engines and Hotel Bar Requisites, Counters, Back Fittings, Seating

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
Six thousand barrels of whisky in a bonded warehouse on the ground floor, Edinburgh, Scotland, proprietors Andrew Usher and Co. 1890

Gin Lane (engraving)
3648022 Gin Lane (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gin Lane)

Down to the Dregs, 1880 (c1902)
Down to the Dregs, 1880, (c1902). Artist, John Seymour Lucas. A man in 17th century dress drains a tankard of beer. From The Nations Pictures

Glenfiddich advertisement, 1974
Advertisement for Glenfiddich Pure Malt Whisky from 1974 featuring a bottle alongside a crystal decanter. Date: 1974

The Man Who Fell To Earth
David Bowie in a production shot for The Man Who Fell To Earth

Old Reading Abbey Whisky
Old Reading Abbey, Scotch and Irish Whisky advert with monks drinking with their meal 1900s

Clubland White Port advertisement
Advertisement for Clubland White, the finest old port procurable...to be found among the members of Londons celebrated West End Clubs

A modified auxiliary fuel tank being filled with beer, Bognor Regis, 1944
A Norwegian fighter pilot, sat on the wing of his Spitfire, looks on. A technician is writing Joy Juice xxx on the fuel tank

The Wedding of Cana (Miracle of the transformation of water into wine by Veronese, 1563
LSE4103716 The Wedding of Cana (Miracle of the transformation of water into wine by Veronese, 1563, Louvre Museum by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Louvre, Paris

Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)
653335 Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 64.7x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef; Le Cuisinier. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere
2966820 John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere, pub 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel

Cinzano, 1920. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Cinzano, 1920. Private Collection

Monnet Cognac, 1927. Private Collection

Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Beer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house

Stanley Holloway as Mr Valentine
a smiling portrait of the actor in character for The Titfield Thunderbolt

In the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill
Well-known personalities of the day caricatured by George Whitelaw in the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill, one of the premier nightspots in London in the early part of the 20th century

Three American soldiers at a sidewalk cafe in Paris
WORLD WAR II: PARIS, 1944. Three American soldiers at a sidewalk cafe in Paris, France, following the Allied liberation of the city, August 1944

Silent Film Still: Drinking

Dulux Dog Drunk
22nd August 1972: Dash, the famous old English sheep dog who has starred in the Dulux paint commercials for 12 years at the reception held in honour of his retirement

Notting Hill Brewery English bottled beers advert 1899 Date: 1899

Claymore Whisky advert from Greenlees Brothers Distillers, 1897 Date: 1897

Silhouette of a local squire and his dog
Silhouette of a local squire having a drink in his local pub, with his dog at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar
A flapper girl from the 1920s sitting at a cocktail bar on a high stool. She is slim, wears a slinky dress, and has a cigarette in a holder in her mouth. On the bar is her glass of champagne

Row of glasses on a bar with barman preparing mojito cocktails, Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

At the Moulin de la Galette or La Madeleine. Painting by Ramon Casas i Carbo (1866-1932)
AIS5357395 At the Moulin de la Galette or La Madeleine. Painting by Ramon Casas i Carbo (1866-1932), 1892. Oil on canvas. Barcelona, Museum at Montserrat

Advert, William Teacher & Sons, Whisky, Scotland
Advert for William Teacher & Sons, Scotch Whisky Distillers, Blenders and Exporters, Ardmore Distillery, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 1905

Advert for Dunvilles Whisky, Belfast 1911
Advertisement for Dunvilles Special Liqueur Whisky and Sunvilles Fine Old Whisky - " Going since 1808 - Quality now better than ever". Dunville & Co. Ltd

Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern

Cheery Families - Mr Butt the Brewer. 1890s

Poster, Camp Romain wines, red, white and rose. Date: circa 1935

Soused Mouse
27th February 1954: A mouse is tempted to climb a miniature ladder for a sip of sherry in a wine cellar at Jerez in Spain. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6734 - Sherry Comes From Spain - pub

A bottle of Ricard 45 pastis and a glass on a zinc bar in a cafe bar in Paris Pastis
A bottle of Ricard 45 pastis and a glass on a zinc bar in a cafe in Paris Pastis is a spirit high alcohol drink flavoured flavored with herbs such as anise and other spices

Wine Cellar, Drinking A Glass Of Wine, Two Men, Wine Barrels, Winery, Storage, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverage, Underground, Viticulture, 19th Century Lithography

Champagne Jules Mumm and Co (1894). Poster by Maurice Realier-Dumas. Art Nouveau

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Silhouette of a landlord and his dog
Silhouette of a pub landlord with a glass of beer in his hand, his dog sitting at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of a doctor who has interrupted his rounds for a glass of beer. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of men in a pub
The Lads of the Village -- silhouette of men enjoying a drink of beer in their local pub. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of a head waiter with a full glass of beer in his hand, and a cat at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of a waitress or pub barmaid, about to pour beer into a glass. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of barmaid and customer in a pub
The best drink is the last drink -- scene at 10pm in The Crown, Harrogate, with a barmaid, a customer and his dog

Silhouette of a man entering a country pub at the end of the day. An advertisement for Worthington beer

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"Exploring the Spirited World: A Journey through Alcohol's Artistic Evolution" Step into the captivating world as we unravel its rich history and cultural significance. From William Hogarth's iconic paintings, "Beer Street" and "Gin Lane, " to Huggins Beer advert capturing the essence of a refreshing pint, each artwork tells a unique story. Transport yourself back in time with an advert for Pilsner Urquell, taking you on a visual tour of its brewing process. Experience the allure of indulgence as Dylan Thomas immerses himself in drinking and smoking, leaving behind his poetic legacy. Gilbeys Scotch Whisky entices us with their advertisement showcasing Glen-Spey Glenlivet's smoothness that captivates even the most discerning palates. Bitter Campari transports us to 1921, where vibrant colors ignite our senses and invite us to savor life's pleasures. Witness Swedish anti-Prohibition posters from 1922 reminding us that even crayfish demand these drinks. Tennents Lager advert celebrates camaraderie and good times shared over a cold brew while Old Orkney Whiskey takes pride in its heritage rooted deep within Scotland. Buchanans Whisky Advert invites you to raise your glass to moments worth celebrating – whether it be success or simply cherishing cherished memories. Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad reminds us that this exquisite spirit can traverse oceans without losing its character or taste. Alcohol has woven itself into our social fabric throughout history; it is not merely a drink but an art form that reflects our desires, aspirations, and connections. So let us raise our glasses high as we toast to the enduring influence on culture worldwide. Cheers.