Bavarian Beer Collection (#5)

The Brewer (engraving)
6004314 The Brewer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brewer. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Advertisement for St Dunstans Brewery, Canterbury, Kent (litho)
5996942 Advertisement for St Dunstans Brewery, Canterbury, Kent (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for St Dunstans Brewery, Canterbury, Kent)

First sign of insanity: Father refuses a drink (colour litho)
5996011 First sign of insanity: Father refuses a drink (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First sign of insanity: Father refuses a drink)

Award for athletics or, rather, drinking (chromolitho)
5995915 Award for athletics or, rather, drinking (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Award for athletics or, rather, drinking)

Across Two Oceans, Sketches in Venezuela (engraving)
1595282 Across Two Oceans, Sketches in Venezuela (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in Venezuela)

Bobbing the Beer (engraving)
1611944 Bobbing the Beer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bobbing the Beer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 February 1850)

A Trip to Pondoland undertaken by British Officers while living in a South African Camp (engraving)
1063433 A Trip to Pondoland undertaken by British Officers while living in a South African Camp (engraving) by English School

The Kings Dinner to the Poor in the Bishops Park, Fulham, the Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales (litho)
1040942 The Kings Dinner to the Poor in the Bishops Park, Fulham, the Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales (litho) by Scott

Beer (chromolitho)
1094018 Beer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beer. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Brewhouse of a London brewery, 18th Century (chromolitho)
1093323 Brewhouse of a London brewery, 18th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brewhouse of a London brewery, 18th Century)

A Toby Jug (chromolitho)
981073 A Toby Jug (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Toby Jug. Willss cigarette card.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

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"Bavarian Beer: A Historical Journey through Art and Culture" Step into the world of Bavarian beer, where history, art, and culture intertwine to create a rich tapestry of flavors and traditions. From ancient Egyptian times to the bustling German industry of the 1930s, this beverage has left its mark on countless societies. In the realm of advertising, Les beers de la Meuse captivated audiences with their Arts Deco-inspired designs. The vibrant colors and intricate details showcased the allure in a visually stunning way. Meanwhile, engravings like "Le Vocabulaire Illustre" depicted draymen and karrenfuhrers transporting barrels filled with this golden elixir - a testament to German craftsmanship. Traveling back in time, black-and-white photos from the 1930s reveal coopers diligently crafting wooden barrels for brewing purposes. Their skilled hands ensured that each barrel would preserve the distinct taste that Bavarian beer is known for. Even ancient civilizations recognized the significance of this beloved beverage. In Turin's Egyptian museum, one can find evidence of slaves making bread and beer during Egypt's Intermediate Kingdom - an intriguing glimpse into how far back our love affair with brewing extends. Moving forward in time, a color lithograph captures a truck carrying Bavarian beer at a level crossing on the Montebelluna-Padova line. This image showcases not only transportation methods but also highlights how deeply ingrained this drink is within society. However, not all moments associated with it can joyous ones. A tragic incident during a drinking game played by German students serves as a reminder that moderation should always be practiced when indulging in such pleasures. Artistic expressions have often reflected societal issues surrounding alcohol consumption throughout history. Hand-colored etchings like "French Liberty; British Slavery" published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 shed light on contrasting attitudes towards alcohol, while a color lithograph titled "Hard Times. A. D.