Deranged Collection

A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho)
2783621 A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nebuchadnezzar, 1795 (tempera, pen & ink and w / c on paper)
828832 Nebuchadnezzar, 1795 (tempera, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 43x60.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Don Quixote in his Library, engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) c
OTB141773 Don Quixote in his Library, engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attack in the office of the Prefecture of the Seine, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Attack in the office of the Prefecture of the Seine, Paris, 1892. On 13 January 1892 a mentally ill man stabbed several members of staff at the offices of the Seine Prefecture after demanding a sum

May Day - Clown Entertains Russian Crowd
As part of the 1921 May-Day celebrations in St. Petersburg a deranged looking, pig-riding clown entertains the pleasantly bemused crowds. Date: 1st May 1921

Charles VI (1368-1422) King of France from 1380, known as The Foolish, he became deranged in 1392. Father of Catherine of Valois, queen of Henry V of England. Copperplate engraving, 1793

Hungarian Accordion
A Hungarian peasant playing an accordion. Date: 1930s

Pres. Jackson Assaulted
Leaving the Capitol, president Andrew Jackson is assaulted by Richard Lawrence, a deranged house-painter, who believes AJ is conspiring against him. His guns luckily both mis-fire

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"Unraveling Minds: A Glimpse into the Deranged" Step into a world where sanity teeters on the edge, as captured in these intriguing glimpses of derangement. In the heart of Paris, amidst the elegant Avenue des Ternes, darkness descends with "Murder in the Avenue des Ternes". The vibrant lithograph portrays a chilling tale that unfolds under moonlit skies. Witness François-Joseph Talma's haunting portrayal of Hamlet and Mademoiselle Duchenois as Gertrude in Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. In this engraving from Jean-François Ducis' adaptation, their performances reveal an unsettling glimpse into madness. The Louvre, renowned for its artistry and grandeur, becomes a backdrop to chaos when a deranged man unleashes terror within its galleries. The vivid colors of the lithograph capture both fear and confusion as visitors scatter amidst gunshots. "Nebuchadnezzar", depicted through tempera and ink on paper, showcases an ancient ruler lost within his own mind. His fragmented thoughts manifest through intricate brushstrokes that mirror his descent into madness. Don Quixote finds solace within his library but is he truly immersed in wisdom or has he succumbed to delusion? Heliodore Joseph Pisan's engraved image invites contemplation about how reality can warp even within seemingly safe havens. An attack disrupts order at the Prefecture of Seine office in Paris - chaos unleashed by unseen forces. Henri Meyer's artwork captures this momentary lapse when reason gives way to turmoil and violence takes hold. May Day celebrations bring joyous laughter until a clown entertains with an eerie twist. Amidst Russian crowds enthralled by merriment lies an unsettling presence lurking beneath painted smiles - derangement hidden behind colorful costumes. Charles VI, known as "The Foolish, " reigns over France during tumultuous times.