Cuckold Collection (#2)

Man who breeds birds while his wife cheats on him: "
LSE4082562 Man who breeds birds while his wife cheats on him: " Everyone takes his pleasure or he finds him" - in " Les pastemps" by Henry Monnier, ed

Man with bulls horns (colour photo)
3096068 Man with bulls horns (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with bulls horns. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Grand Signior retiring, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035672 The Grand Signior retiring, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George)

Harlequin cuckold. Series of engravings of a piece played in France towards the end of
GIA4738230 Harlequin cuckold. Series of engravings of a piece played in France towards the end of the 16th century on the theme of the love disgraces of Harlequin and Franceschina

The Discovery (w / c)
AGN65458 The Discovery (w/c) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

The Grand-Signior Retiring, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193152 The Grand-Signior Retiring, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The brotherhood of the Cornards - Imaging, 19th century
LSE4078106 The brotherhood of the Cornards - Imaging, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Allegory of a Cuckold in the 19th century in "Le Trombinoscope"
XEE4170290 Allegory of a Cuckold in the 19th century in " Le Trombinoscope" by Touchatout, cartoon by B. Moloch of 1882 (1849-1909). Private collection

A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, pub. c. 1680 (engraving)
2488966 A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, pub. c.1680 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Note)

Cover of "The Butter Plate", number 236, Satirique en Colours
ICA4904600 Cover of " The Butter Plate", number 236, Satirique en Colours, 1905_10_6: Monsieur Morale Cuckold and Socialist - Gastronomy, Life of the Rich

Evening (The Four Times of Day), March 25, 1738. Creator: William Hogarth
Evening (The Four Times of Day), March 25, 1738

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, April 1745. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, April 1745. After William Hogarth

Plate 6 from Los Caprichos : Nobody knows himself (Nadie se conoce. ), 1799
Plate 6 from Los Caprichos : Nobody knows himself (Nadie se conoce.), 1799

Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five oclock

A Seamans Wifes Reckoning, July 15, 1812. July 15, 1812. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Seamans Wifes Reckoning, July 15, 1812

Off She Goes, December 24, 1808. December 24, 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Off She Goes, December 24, 1808

A Snip in a Rage, July 1, 1802. July 1, 1802. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Snip in a Rage, July 1, 1802

A Return from a Walk, October 1, 1799. October 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Return from a Walk, October 1, 1799

Off She Goes, 1812. 1812. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Off She Goes, 1812

The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09. 1808-09. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09

The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Artist: William Wynne Ryland
The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Late 18th century depiction of a supposed incident involving King John of England

Evening, 1738. Artist: FF Walker
Evening, 1738. Scene from Hogarths Times of the day. A scene at Sadlers Wells and Sir Hugh Middleton Tavern. A lady with fan escorted by a man carrying a small girl

Evening, 1738. Artist: Spooner
Evening, 1738. Scene from Hogarths Times of the day. A scene at Sadlers Wells and Sir Hugh Middleton Tavern. A lady with fan escorted by a man carrying a small girl

The Finishing of an Aldermans Picture, 1773; an aldermans wife reclines on a sofa whilst her lover adds cuckolds horns to her husbands portrait

Evening, plate III from Times of Day, 1738. Artist: Bernard Baron
Evening, plate III from Times of Day, 1738. Scene at Sadlers Wells, Finsbury, London, with Sir Hugh Middleton Tavern in the background. A lady with fan escorted by a man carrying a small girl

Couple exchange a love note behind the back of a cuckold
Cuckold Love - A man and a married woman exchange a love note behind the back of a fool (the womans husband, signified by the horns of a fool)

The Cuckold Hat
A new type of hat - suitable for use by married men... the cuckold hat! Date: circa 1910s

Merry Making On The Regents Birth Day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Etcher, 1812, George, The Prince Regent, Dancing And Drinking At A Lavish Party With The Wife Of A Man Who Sits With A

Sketch for the Jealous Husband in the Scuola Del Santo, c1510, (1937). Artist: Titian
Sketch for the Jealous Husband in the Scuola Del Santo, c1510, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

Matrimonial nightmare, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco Goya
Matrimonial nightmare, 1819-1823. Plate 7 of Proverbs, published in 1864. The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams)

French adultery caricature postcard, c1900

Poor Mr Meeker surrounded by his wifes visitors things
Mr Meeker doesn t object so much to his Wifes entertainments as he does to the way she uses his room for the gentlemans things !! Date: 1906

Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington, from Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726
XJF396051 Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington, from Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Times of Day: Evening, 1736
BAL72330 The Four Times of Day: Evening, 1736 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 75x62.2 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mrs Mary Robinson accompanied by the Prince of Wales and her husband Thomas Robinson
KW282173 Mrs Mary Robinson accompanied by the Prince of Wales and her husband Thomas Robinson (litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington, engraved by T. E. Nicholson, from Hudibras
KW281845 Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington, engraved by T.E. Nicholson, from Hudibras, by Samuel Butler (1612-80) from The Works of Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth

The Christening Feast, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XKH150653 The Christening Feast, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 69.2x78.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

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"Cuckold: A Journey Through Art and Satire" In the realm of art, the concept of a cuckold has been depicted in various forms throughout history. From ancient mythological tales to social commentaries, these artworks offer intriguing insights into human relationships and societal norms. One such portrayal is captured in "A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion" from around 1680. This painting showcases a man who appears content despite being deceived by his wife and a falconer. It raises questions about trust, fidelity, and the complexities of marriage. In another artwork titled "Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, " created by Enea Vico in 1543, we witness an intimate moment between Venus and Mars while Vulcan remains oblivious to their affair. This piece symbolizes infidelity as well as the power dynamics within relationships. Moving forward to more contemporary times, George Cruikshank's illustration "Merry making on the regents birth day" takes us back to 1812 London. Amidst joyful celebrations, we find hints of scandalous behavior that challenge societal conventions surrounding fidelity. The satirical etching called "Illicit / Cuckold 1840" delves deeper into this theme with its provocative imagery. It serves as a reminder that infidelity was not only present but also openly discussed during this period. Furthermore, Francisco Goya's etching "Swallow it, dog" from his series Los caprichos depicts a scene where deceitful intentions are disguised behind seemingly innocent actions. This work highlights how appearances can be deceiving when it comes to matters of love and loyalty. Throughout history, artists have used their craft to explore complex emotions surrounding cuckoldry. Whether it is Hannah Humphrey's publication depicting women raising their skirts to scare off evil spirits or S.