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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

Background imageAlcohol Collection: AD: ALCOHOL, c1871. American advertisement, The best wines, liquors, ales & lager beer

AD: ALCOHOL, c1871. American advertisement, The best wines, liquors, ales & lager beer, we are selling here. Lithograph by Louis N. Rosenthal, c1871

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Wine Tasters

Wine Tasters
A group of men tasting wine in a cellar. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Jacott from a painting by JP Hasenclever (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Advertisement for Manns brown ale

Advertisement for Manns brown ale -- male model constructing a pyramid of bottles. 1959

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Irish Drunk Pat and his drinking logic

Irish Drunk Pat and his drinking logic
Tourist - " I say Pat, why do you always take beer and whiskey Mixed?" Pat - " Shure, yer Anner, if oi dhrink beer oi get full before oi m dhrunk

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Background imageAlcohol Collection: 10000 barrels of rum in store at West India Docks, London, England undated

10000 barrels of rum in store at West India Docks, London, England undated

Background imageAlcohol Collection: A scene at a bar in Greenwich Village, after the repeal of Prohibition, 1933

A scene at a bar in Greenwich Village, after the repeal of Prohibition, 1933
PROHIBITION REPEAL, 1933. A scene at a bar in Greenwich Village, after the repeal of Prohibition, 1933

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Man and woman drinking beer in a pub

Man and woman drinking beer in a pub
Isaac meets Rebecca at the Well -- silhouette of a man and a woman drinking beer in a pub. The title is a comic reference to an event in the Old Testament (Genesis 24)

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Silhouette of two men drinking beer

Silhouette of two men drinking beer
The First Drink of the Day -- silhouette of two men drinking beer, probably in a pub

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Dangers of alcoholism, conceptual image

Dangers of alcoholism, conceptual image

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Farmers making apple cider, 1800s

Farmers making apple cider, 1800s
Farmers pressing apples to make cider, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Deacon Giless Distillery temperance cartoon, 1830s

Deacon Giless Distillery temperance cartoon, 1830s
" Bringing back the rum, " temperance cartoon showing liquor barrels labeled with forms of death, Salem, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut from an 1830s temperance pamphlet

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Poster advertising Blandy Freres madeira wine

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

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Cocktails by the pool

Cocktails by the pool

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Ravages of Alcohol

Ravages of Alcohol
An illustration of how alcohol abuse affects the appearance and liver of a man through different stages of his life

Background imageAlcohol Collection: View of Scotch whisky warehouses 1890

View of Scotch whisky warehouses 1890
General view of warehouses of Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh, purchasing agents for the Glenlivet and Royal Brackla distillieries

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Scots terrier, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Scots terrier, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky
Advertising showcard, Scots terrier dog, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Blatz Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Blatz Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, later sold to the Pabst Brewery. Date: circa 1909

Background imageAlcohol Collection: After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas)

After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas)
658858 After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Richter, Robert (1861-1941); 120.7x180.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Cooperage yard, Guinness Brewery, Dublin, Ireland (b / w photo)

Cooperage yard, Guinness Brewery, Dublin, Ireland (b / w photo)
6029985 Cooperage yard, Guinness Brewery, Dublin, Ireland (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooperage yard, Guinness Brewery, Dublin)

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Last Supper

The Last Supper
Antique illustration of The Last Supper Engraving

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA

Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA
Advertisement, Samuel Allsopp & Sons, Brewers of Burton-on-Trent, India Pale Ale. Date: 1862

Background imageAlcohol Collection: A Daimler TL30 Bass and Pale Ale bottle shaped lorry seen here outside the Bass Ratcliffe

A Daimler TL30 Bass and Pale Ale bottle shaped lorry seen here outside the Bass Ratcliffe and Gretton brewery in Coventry, West Midlands (formerly Warwickshire) Circa June 1954

Background imageAlcohol Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104307

EyeUbiquitous_20104307
Mexico, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, Frosted glass of a margarita cocktail served with ice and slice of lime with whole limes at side

Background imageAlcohol Collection: A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787

A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Bruiser, August 1, 1763. August 1, 1763. Creator: William Hogarth

The Bruiser, August 1, 1763. August 1, 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
The Bruiser, August 1, 1763

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Who Comes Here?, A Grenadier - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Who Comes Here?, A Grenadier - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A British Grenadier from a later age approaches a tavern - " Ye Bleeding Horse" - where some medieval characters are imbibing ale

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen

The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Little Father, 1897. Creator: Jean Baptiste Guth

The Little Father, 1897. Creator: Jean Baptiste Guth
The Little Father, 1897. Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918), raising a toast. Published in Vanity Fair, 21 October 1897

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Wassailing apple trees with hot cider in Devonshire on twelfth eve, 1861

Wassailing apple trees with hot cider in Devonshire on twelfth eve, 1861. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 January 1861)

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder

The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. The opening of a kermesse (village fair), with a traditional dance performed by two couples. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Fruits of Idleness

Fruits of Idleness - a young man has passed out from drinking too much alcohol. circa 1830s

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Cocktail King

The Cocktail King
A suave and self-satisfied man in a dinner jacket stands in front of a vast array of bottles on a dresser. Date: 1922

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Heres How by Cecil Aldin

Heres How by Cecil Aldin
Heres How: Woggles Series LV. Woggles, the cheeky Sealyham Terrier who starred in a series of illustrations by the artist Cecil Aldin in The Sketch

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Booths Gin advertisement - the Blue Train restaurant

Booths Gin advertisement - the Blue Train restaurant
Advertisement for Booths gin advertisement featuring John, the cocktail barman of the Blue Train restaurant in Stratton Street, London

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Advertisement for Hennessy cognac

Advertisement for Hennessy cognac. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Advertisement for Castellane champagne

Advertisement for Castellane champagne
The first advertisement for Vicomte de Castellane Epernay champagne, France. Date: 1902

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unity Friendly Soc

Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unity Friendly Soc
Independent Order of Rechabites, a society of abstainers from alcohol - Salford Unity Friendly Society. Since 2004 The Rechabite Friendly Society has traded as Healthy Investment. Date: 1916

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Gallaghers Steak House, New York City, USA

Gallaghers Steak House, New York City, USA
View of the Bar in Gallaghers Steak House, West 52nd Street, New York City, USA. Famous for steaks broiled over hickory logs, private dining room available for beefsteak parties. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Club Night. British Legion Club, Norton on Tees 1970s

Club Night. British Legion Club, Norton on Tees 1970s 1970s

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Guinness is Good for You! O Hanlon Pub, Shannon Bridge, 1970

Guinness is Good for You! O Hanlon Pub, Shannon Bridge, 1970s 1970s

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Barman standing by well-stocked bar

Barman standing by well-stocked bar
Barman standing by a well-stocked bar. The cash register displays an advertisement for Bass & Co Barley Wine. Packets of Capstan cigarettes are on display below. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Chartreux liqueur advertisement

Chartreux liqueur advertisement
Advertisement for La Liqueur des Peres Chartreux de Tarragone, a French aperitif, best enjoyed with a cigar if the picture is anything go by. Date: c.1895

Background imageAlcohol Collection: In the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill

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

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Landscape Blue Agave

Landscape Blue Agave
The Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico. The 35, 019 hectare site is part of an expansive landscape of blue agave

Background imageAlcohol Collection: The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland

The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland. Male customers drink beer and play dominoes. 1949

Background imageAlcohol Collection: Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend

Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend on Whitsun holiday. 15 May 1948




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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.