Disarray Collection

Nothing to Wear by A. K. Macdonald
The Universal Cry - a situation that many women can identify with, nothing to wear. A young woman in her underwear becomes increasingly frustrated as she tries to find an outfit in the morning

Constable in Trouble
A constable, confronted by a mob of roughs in the East End of London, blows his whistle for reinforcements

On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts
On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Napoleon preparing to leave the battlefield. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Roads and Vagabonds
An illustration depicting numerous men on horseback pulling a stagecoach, in some kind of disarray with some farmers nearby with their dog. Date: circa 1931

Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451152 Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Making Decent, i. e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub
2636968 Making Decent, i.e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A woman writes a letter on a somno in a messy
A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow, while her dog chews a lace collar and a cat sleeps on her ballgown

Rout of the Greeks at Larissa, Greco-Turkish War, 24 April 1897 (chromolitho)
974558 Rout of the Greeks at Larissa, Greco-Turkish War, 24 April 1897 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rout of the Greeks at Larissa)

A Short Set to at Longs Hotel or Stop-Ford not getting the best of it
3085919 A Short Set to at Longs Hotel or Stop-Ford not getting the best of it, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Puzzled, 1881 (watercolour on paper)
651112 Puzzled, 1881 (watercolour on paper) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 51.5x36.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Puzzled. Thomas Hovendon (1840-1895). Watercolour on paper

Duke Williams Ghost, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193123 Duke Williams Ghost, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The man Who Said Big Ben Was Wrong by H M Bateman. This illustration shows what would happen when the establishment is doubted. The whole world jars, a wobble in the time contiuum

With the high browse 1923
A customer enters a disorganised bookshop to have a browse. Date: 1923

Salome 1870 Oil canvas 63 x 40 1 / 2 160 102. 9 cm
Artokoloro

Illustration from The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his
XJF437936 Illustration from The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his friend Mr Abraham Adams by Henry Fielding, Published 1742 (engraving) by English School

Daisies and Cornflowers (oil on canvas)
XPG381842 Daisies and Cornflowers (oil on canvas) by Cauchois, Eugene Henri (1850-1911); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Still Life with a Fan (oil on canvas)
XPG381839 Still Life with a Fan (oil on canvas) by Cauchois, Eugene Henri (1850-1911); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Election of the new President, from the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal
XIR373185 Election of the new President, from the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal, 9th July 1894 (colour litho) by Lix

Scene from the Franco-Prussian War (oil on canvas)
BAL283532 Scene from the Franco-Prussian War (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); 128x208 cm; Tula Museum of Fine Arts, Tula

Drunken Gentleman requesting a clove off a Policeman
Drunken Gentleman in multiple stages of disarray requests a clove from a London Policeman in order to disguise (fat chance!) the evidence that he has been boozing. Date: circa 1890s

Battle of Aspremont C774
The emperor Charlemagne is aided at the battle of Aspremont by a miraculous cross which throws his enemies into disarray

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"Disarray: A Chaotic Journey Through Time and Society" Step into the world of disarray, where chaos reigns and order is but a distant dream. From Constable in Trouble to Roads and Vagabonds, every corner reveals a tale of disorder. In Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete-a-Tete by Hogarth Restored, we witness the unraveling of an aristocratic union. The once harmonious relationship now lies in ruins, symbolizing the disarray within their lives. Making Decent showcases the Broad Bottomites struggling to fit into grand costumes. Their clumsy attempts mirror the disorganized state of affairs they find themselves in. A woman's messy surroundings become her somber sanctuary as she writes letters on a somno. In this chaotic space, she seeks solace amidst life's turmoil. The engraving depicting a woman turned prostitute in 18th century England sheds light on societal disarray. It unveils the harsh realities faced by women during that era and exposes the fragility of social structures. The Rout of Greeks at Larissa transports us to Greco-Turkish War with its chromolitho depiction. Amidst battles and conflicts, we witness nations thrown into utter confusion and disarray. News from Calabria. Capture of Buenos Ayres. - i. e. -the Comforts of an Imperial Dejeune highlights how even significant events can be lost amidst chaos. News becomes distorted or forgotten entirely amid society's tumultuous nature. At Longs Hotel or Stop-Ford not getting the best of it presents A Short Set where disorderly confrontations unfold. Disarray takes center stage as individuals struggle for dominance amidst confusion and uncertainty. Puzzled captures our attention with its watercolor portrayal from 1881—a vivid representation of perplexity within society itself—wherein confusion prevails over clarity. Duke Williams Ghost published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 showcases a hand-colored etching that embodies the disarray within supernatural realms.