Downfall Collection

The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
The Poor Washerwoman - sung with typhoons of applause by Henri Clark - Music Sheet, written by Walter Hadtings and composed by W. T. Webb

Le Tapis Vert (The Green Carpet), ca 1776. Creator: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
Le Tapis Vert (The Green Carpet), ca 1776. Found in the collection of the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon

Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884

Downfall, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, from A Life, 1884

Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884

Into the Gutter!, plate ten from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Into the Gutter!, plate ten from A Life, 1884

Henry Hudson offers liquor to the Indians in 1609 (litho)
KW353631 Henry Hudson offers liquor to the Indians in 1609 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson (d.c.1611); English sea explorer

The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786394 The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Gousse, Henri (1872-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of an angel)

Mr. Micawber Achieves the Downfall of Heep. "The triumphant flourish with which Mr
1000815 Mr. Micawber Achieves the Downfall of Heep. "The triumphant flourish with which Mr. Micawber delivered himslef of the words, had a powerful effect in alarming the mother

The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving)
3035658 The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191275 The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Espionage (engraving)
2788291 Espionage (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Espionage. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland (Cecil Palmer and Hayward, 1917)

The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Florinda, 1853 (oil on canvas)
3613968 Florinda, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); 178.4x245.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: In the legend of Roderick)

The Byzantine general Belisarius, old and blind, begging for food on the streets of Constantinople (engraving)
5229138 The Byzantine general Belisarius, old and blind, begging for food on the streets of Constantinople (engraving) by English School

Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall (engraving)
976531 Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall)

The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun (colour litho)
977880 The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun (colour litho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun)

Katherine O Shea (b / w photo)
TPG447398 Katherine O Shea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Katherine O Shea (1846-1921)

Captioned Marquess of Queensbury, John Sholto Douglas
Vintage 19th century photograph: captioned on the back as Marquess of Queensbury. John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (20 July 1844 - 31 January 1900), was a Scottish nobleman

The Railway King! Down Upon Him! Satirical cartoon mocking the downfall of railway financier George Hudson. He is held upside-down by a bird - perhaps a crow or raven - dressed as a judge

The Turmoils in Rome after the Death of Caesar (oil on panel)
672513 The Turmoils in Rome after the Death of Caesar (oil on panel) by Roore, Jacques Ignatius de (1686-1747); 54.7x69.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Virgin and Child (oil on wood)
5667800 Virgin and Child (oil on wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94) (after); 27.3 x 21 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Rakes Progress I: The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72326 A Rakes Progress I: The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Katherine O Shea as a young woman, playing the part of Badroulbadour in
TPG447396 Katherine O Shea as a young woman, playing the part of Badroulbadour in Aladdin (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Downfall of the Roman gens Fabia at the Battle of the Cremera, 477 BC (engraving)
3647043 Downfall of the Roman gens Fabia at the Battle of the Cremera, 477 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Kick at the Broad Bottoms, i. e. Emancipation of all the Talents, pub
2636941 A Kick at the Broad Bottoms, i.e. Emancipation of all the Talents, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu (engraving)
976536 Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu)

Poll Tax demonstrators in the roadway, Central London
Poll Tax demonstrators in the roadway in Central London. One man stands in fighting pose, with his fists clenched. Another man holds a placard with the words: Bog Off Thatcher

Poll Tax demonstrator and Met Police van, Central London
A Poll Tax demonstrator aims a metal barrier at the back of a Police van, during a violent demonstration in Central London. Date: 31 March 1990

The Spirit overcoming the flesh or the downfall of my deary (coloured engraving)
583407 The Spirit overcoming the flesh or the downfall of my deary (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whither my love, ah! Whither art thou gone)

The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
NCO190498 The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Katherine O Shea (b / w photo)
TPG447397 Katherine O Shea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Katherine O Shea (1846-1921)

A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2005 A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2004 A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Marquis of Queensberry, 1884 (colour litho)
6029635 The Marquis of Queensberry, 1884 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Queensberry)

Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c. 1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134
BEN63190 Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c.1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134, 200135) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (oil on canvas)
833445 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, Thus passes the glory of the world)

Zephaniah (chromolitho)
2815860 Zephaniah (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zephaniah. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2002 A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Arrested for Debt, plate V from A Rakes Progress
STC451147 Arrested for Debt, plate V from A Rakes Progress, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho)
1078604 The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho) by Barber, John Warner (1798-1885); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Fall of Man by Albrecht Durer, 1504 (b / w engraving)
3036378 The Fall of Man by Albrecht Durer, 1504 (b/w engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve) by Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528); engraving

A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72328 A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72327 A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho)
5208352 Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho) by Huen, Victor (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders)

In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of the Liberal Party at a
6032972 In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of the Liberal Party at a British general election (litho) by English School

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"Downfall: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Step into the world of "downfall, " where history, art, and human nature intertwine to depict moments of triumph turned tragedy. From Gustave Doré's depiction of The New Zealander in 1872, gazing upon a fallen civilization, to Henri Clark's poignant portrayal of The Poor Washerwoman on a music sheet, we witness the struggles faced by individuals from all walks of life. In 1609, Henry Hudson's ill-fated decision to offer liquor to the Indians foreshadows an impending downfall that echoes throughout time. This sentiment is echoed in a Vietnamese Patriotic Poster that captures the resilience and determination amidst adversity. Even angels are not immune to their own demise as depicted in Le Rire's illustration showcasing The Fall of an Angel. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's A Rake's Progress takes us on a harrowing journey through eight stages culminating in The Mad House - a stark reminder of how one wrong turn can lead to ruin. The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge stands as both an engineering marvel and symbolizes man-made structures susceptible to collapse. As captured in John Milton’s Paradise Lost by Gustave Doré’s intricate illustrations, even paradise itself can crumble under the weight of temptation. History offers its fair share of downfalls too; Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant immortalizes Mehmet II’s Entry into Constantinople while Cardinal Wolsey faces arrest for high treason. Lully’s opera Armide reminds us that even love can lead us astray if left unchecked. Yet amongst these tales lies hope – Mr. Micawber achieves his long-awaited victory over Heep with triumphant flourish. Charles Dickens’ words come alive as Micawber delivers himself from despair with powerful effect – reminding us that sometimes it takes courage and determination to overcome our personal downfalls.