Carousing Collection (#2)

Two young satyrs and a boy, 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two young satyrs and a boy, 1647

Seven Boys, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Seven Boys, 1625-77

Eleven Boys and Three Goats, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Eleven Boys and Three Goats, 1625-77

Nine Small Boys, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Nine Small Boys, 1625-77

Four boys, two satyrs and a goat, 1654. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Four boys, two satyrs and a goat, 1654

Five boys, two satyrs, and a goat (copy), 17th century. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Five boys, two satyrs, and a goat (copy), 17th century

Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861

Three Princes Carousing Date: 1910

Townsfolk Carousing in Woods Date: 1910

Portsmouth Point, 1814. 1814. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Portsmouth Point, 1814

A Party of Merrymakers, ca. 1635-38. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast
A Party of Merrymakers, ca. 1635-38

View near Newport, Isle of Wight, pub. 1822. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
View near Newport, Isle of Wight, from Sketches from Nature, published 1822 (coloured etching)

The Drunken Couple, 1685. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
The Drunken Couple, 1685

Normans plundering Durham
A thousand Normans under Robert de Comines plunder Durham and carouse at night, unaware that they are about to be attacked and annihilated by the Northumbrians

The Hot Hand, 1894. Artist: Ferdinand Roybet
The Hot Hand, 1894. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 18th June 1894

The Triumph of Pan, 1636. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Triumph of Pan, 1636. Nymphs and satyrs with goats dancing and carousing before a figure representing the god Pan

1798 Rebels Plunder
Carousal and plunder at the palace of the Bishop of Ferns : Irish rebels plunder, eat and drink. Date: May 1798

That Little Old Mother of Mine by F G Kimberley
Promotional postcard for That Little Old Mother of Mine by Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced Junction Theatre, Manchester, 20th October and Elephant & Castle Theatre, 24th November 1919. Artist: E

Cossack girl, cossacks from the Urals and the Black Sea.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Monkeys in a Tavern, detail of the card game (oil on panel) (detail of 64505)
BAL92084 Monkeys in a Tavern, detail of the card game (oil on panel) (detail of 64505) by Kessel, Ferdinand van (1648-96); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Company of Soldiers (panel)
BAL82410 A Company of Soldiers (panel) by Kick, Simon (1603-52); 122x122 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Feast in an Interior
BAL49337 A Feast in an Interior by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

The Village Ale-House, engraved by Joseph Grozer, 1787 (engraving)
XJF618975 The Village Ale-House, engraved by Joseph Grozer, 1787 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Riotous scene in a tavern during the period of the French Revolution, c
XIR391121 Riotous scene in a tavern during the period of the French Revolution, c.1789 (w/c on paper) by Bericourt, Etienne (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Beggars, print maker: Pieter Serwouters, David Vinckboons, Carel Allard, 1673 - 1709

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) at a Hunt Picnic, plate from Noble Art of Venerie
XJF105707 Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) at a Hunt Picnic, plate from Noble Art of Venerie and Hunting by George Turberville, 1575 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); British Museum, London

Social / Foxhunters 1788
Fox hunters carousing at a rowdy dinner

Rabelais / Gargantua / Devil
The Devil carousing. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

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"Carousing: A Celebration of Life's Vibrant Moments" Step into the vibrant world of carousing, where joy and revelry intertwine in a kaleidoscope of colors. From the Festival in the ruins of Pompeii to Couples at a feast entertained by musicians, each scene captures the essence of merriment. In Carousing in the Cloister; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, we witness Frederick A. Lyons' depiction of friends enjoying a carefree ride through picturesque landscapes. Laughter echoes as they embrace life's simple pleasures. Transport yourself back to c. 1650 with an engraving showcasing Couples at a feast entertained by musicians. The air is filled with melodious tunes and contagious laughter as lovebirds indulge in delectable treats. However, not all they are light-hearted affairs. In A miner crucified by his comrades, we glimpse into darker times when camaraderie took an unfortunate turn. This haunting litho reminds us that even amidst celebration, human nature can reveal its uglier side. The Bristol Reform Riots capture another facet - one fueled by passion and political unrest. Queens Square becomes a stage for chaos on that fateful night in 1831, reminding us that sometimes revelry can lead to revolution. Traveling across time and space brings us to Free Negroes in the North from c. 1880-90 - etchings depicting African Americans finding solace and unity amidst adversity through their own brand of jubilant gatherings. Fatigues of Campaigns in Flanders transports us to Hannah Humphrey's hand-colored etching from 1793 - soldiers seeking respite from battlefields engage in spirited camaraderie over foaming mugs while reminiscing about home. Giovanni Volpato's barmaid fills mugs with frothy ale against a backdrop reminiscent of 1760-70 England – her smile mirroring those of patrons who find solace in the warmth of community and shared laughter.