Drank Collection (#2)

Coffee House, 1880 (engraving)
1574586 Coffee House, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coffee house in the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714), London, Engalnd. Engraving c1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Roasted Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving)
1574579 Roasted Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Roasted coffee beans left to cool. Engraving, London, 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cognac label Guitton Figerou, c.1890 (print)
2069119 Cognac label Guitton Figerou, c.1890 (print); (add.info.: Guitton Figerou, etiquette de Cognac, France, vers 1890. Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Portrait of the Artist's Wife in a Cafe, 1919 (oil on canvas)
BAL194908 Portrait of the Artist's Wife in a Cafe, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Osmerkin, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (1892-1953); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Advert for Wachter & Co purveyors of Champagne to Queen Victoria. 1877
5306268 Advert for Wachter & Co purveyors of Champagne to Queen Victoria. 1877; Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Pellisson and Barriasson. brandy Cognac. 1877
5306273 Advert for Pellisson and Barriasson. brandy Cognac. 1877; Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior view of the factories Byrrh, manufacturer of Vermouth, with the monsters barrels
ELD4965213 Interior view of the factories Byrrh, manufacturer of Vermouth, with the monsters barrels, a Thuir in the Pyrenees Orientales (Interior view of the Byrrh factory)

Le tale de l'archer by Paul Armand (Paul-Armand) Silvestre (1837-1901) - Watercolour by A
XRX4733084 Le tale de l'archer by Paul Armand (Paul-Armand) Silvestre (1837-1901) - Watercolour by A. Poinson, engraved by Gillot

The king. The king sits in front of his meal at a well covered table, under a dais dotted with lily flowers
FLO4675590 The king. The king sits in front of his meal at a well covered table, under a dais dotted with lily flowers. Death presents itself as an esong, and probably offers the king his last drink

Photographic print of barrels being filled with wine
3077678 Photographic print of barrels being filled with wine; (add.info.: Photographic print of barrels being filled with wine in Champagne, France. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin by John Warner Barber
2598777 The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin by John Warner Barber; (add.info.: The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty)

The drunkard's progress, 1846
1574988 The drunkard's progress, 1846; (add.info.: The drunkard's progress. Print shows an archway of the nine steps of a drunkard's progress)

American liquor store or bar, 1855
1575181 American liquor store or bar, 1855; (add.info.: American liquor store or bar in 1850's.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Methods of condensing the producing of distillation. Fig. 1 shows the beak of an alembic attached to a worm coiling
2604807 Methods of condensing the producing of distillation. Fig. 1 shows the beak of an alembic attached to a worm coiling through a tub of cold water

A midnight conversation during the 19th Century
3119158 A midnight conversation during the 19th Century; (add.info.: Engraved scene of a midnight conversation during the 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Rip Van Winkle meets the old man in the mountains
2604866 Rip Van Winkle meets the old man in the mountains.; (add.info.: Rip Van Winkle meets the old man in the mountains, helps carry the liquor, gets drunk and falls into his long sleep)

The drinkers. On the right, La Mort festive holds an ebriete head and poured a bottle of red wine into its throat
FLO4675769 The drinkers. On the right, La Mort festive holds an ebriete head and poured a bottle of red wine into its throat. His companions watch and applaud

Jonathan's Coffee House, 1881 (engraving)
1574585 Jonathan's Coffee House, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Jonathan's coffee house, Change Alley, London, England, in the eighteenth cenutry)

Coffee Estate, 1884 (engraving)
1574582 Coffee Estate, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: View of a coffee estate in Ceylon. Engraving, London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coffee Beans, 1882 (engraving)
1574581 Coffee Beans, 1882 (engraving); (add.info.: Men pounding roasted coffee beans, Cairo, Egypt. Engraving, London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gathering Coffee, 1850 (engraving)
1574580 Gathering Coffee, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Gathering coffee beans on a plantation in Brazil. Engraving, London, 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century
5310758 An engraving depicting a drunkard staggering home, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Martell. brandy Cognac. 1877 (poster)
5306274 Advert for Martell. brandy Cognac. 1877 (poster); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for J V Briand and Henri Mounier brandy Cognac. 1877
5306271 Advert for J V Briand and Henri Mounier brandy Cognac. 1877; Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior view of the factories Byrrh, manufacturer of Vermouth, with the monsters barrels
ELD4965189 Interior view of the factories Byrrh, manufacturer of Vermouth, with the monsters barrels, a Thuir in the Pyrenees Orientales (Interior view of the Byrrh factory)

Painting of a tea-house in Vedo
3522178 Painting of a tea-house in Vedo; (add.info.: Painting of a tea-house in Vedo, Japan. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Roasting Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving)
1574578 Roasting Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Roasting coffee beans. Engraving, London, 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior view of the factories Byrrh, manufacturer of Vermouth, with the monsters barrels
ELD4965192 Interior view of the factories Byrrh, manufacturer of Vermouth, with the monsters barrels, a Thuir in the Pyrenees Orientales (Interior view of the Byrrh factory)

A banquet at MACAO. Engraving 1868
JAB4121509 A banquet at MACAO. Engraving 1868; (add.info.: A banquet at MACAO. Engraving 1868); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Union Stock Yards, Chicago. c.1900 (postcard)
2068816 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: USA. Carte postale, USA, ver 1900. Coll. Part. Geography. USA. Whiskey Row in the Union Stock Yars (meatpacking district), Chicago

Champagne Jules Mumm, 1895 (poster)
2069098 Champagne Jules Mumm, 1895 (poster) by Realier-Dumas, Maurice (1860-1928); (add.info.: Champagne Jules Mumm, Reims. Bibl. Food and Beverage. Jules Mumm Champain, Reims)

Man selling Sbiten drink, Russia
3785676 Man selling Sbiten drink, Russia; (add.info.: Street vendor selling Sbiten drink, Russia. Formerly popular warm drink made of honey, water, fruit juices and spices)

Dewars Whisky: A Striking Beauty
3784807 Dewars Whisky: A Striking Beauty'; (add.info.: Dewars Whisky: A Striking Beauty'. Shows a woman in 1900s dress walking in the wind)

King George IV whiskey - advertisement
3787953 King George IV whiskey - advertisement; (add.info.: King George IV whiskey - advertisement. Captions: His Master's Choice / The Finest Whiskey on Record. Distilled in Scotland. C)

Apollinaris Table Water - early 20th century advert
3786268 Apollinaris Table Water - early 20th century advert; (add.info.: Apollinaris Table Water - early 20th century advert. Illustration by Montague Arthur Ramsey)

Alcoholics in the countryside, c.1922 (illustration)
1987082 Alcoholics in the countryside, c.1922 (illustration) by Falke, Pierre (1884-1947); (add.info.: Alcoholics in the countryside. Caricature by Pierre Falke in: Le Rire, France, circa 1922)

Pump to pull beer in 1876 (engraving)
JAB4120056 Pump to pull beer in 1876 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pump to pull beer in 1876: Pump load with carbon acid gas from Hermann - Lachapelle engraving from 1876)

The Brewer
3782174 The Brewer; (add.info.: The Brewer from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Still life, 1895 (oil on canvas)
NGW388591 Still life, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Isaac John (fl. 1895); 36x46 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Chateau of Pierry, the Property of Messrs, Ge-Dufaut and Co (engraving)
5227797 Chateau of Pierry, the Property of Messrs, Ge-Dufaut and Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau of Pierry, the Property of Messrs)

A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho)
731722 A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond)

Courtesan holding a sake cup, c. 1790-1806 (colour woodcut)
GLS314162 Courtesan holding a sake cup, c.1790-1806 (colour woodcut) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 38.1x25.4 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 198054 and 324488)
3927271 Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 198054 and 324488) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 137x197.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 198054)
MAN324488 Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 198054) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 137x197.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Scullery, from the series "All the best people drink Milk" [6319380] (colour litho)
MAN464516 The Scullery, from the series "All the best people drink Milk" [6319380] (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464453)

Goblet (blue glass with gold foil)
MAN430884 Goblet (blue glass with gold foil) by Powell, Harry James (1853-1922); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pattern No. 1168, Whitefriars Glass Ltd;); © Manchester Art Gallery

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"From Champagne to Whisky: A Spirited Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where indulgence knows no bounds, as depicted in H. M. Bateman's iconic illustration, "The man who drank the band's champagne. " Witness the audacious act of a man savoring every drop of luxury. Gin Lane engraving takes us back to an era when alcohol consumption was rampant, revealing the dark side of excessive drinking. It serves as a stark reminder that moderation is key. Even Roman Emperor Caligula couldn't resist entertaining his favorite horse, Incitatus, at supper. This extravagant display showcases how power and excess often go hand in hand. In contrast, Dewars Scotch whisky advertisement portrays "The Spirit of Empire, " capturing the essence of refinement and sophistication associated with this renowned spirit. A toast to craftsmanship. Dive into history with "BLACK WOMAN, " an oil painting that reflects on societal attitudes towards race during the late 19th century while subtly hinting at the role alcohol played within communities. "St Crispins Day" engraving transports us to a time when camaraderie was celebrated over pints shared among comrades-in-arms—a testament to how alcohol has long been intertwined with social bonding. As Christmas approaches, Haig Scotch whisky entices us with its festive advertisement—reminding us that spirits can bring warmth and cheer during cold winter nights. Witness nature's bounty transformed into lavish feasts in "From the forest to the laid table. " This colorful lithograph highlights how alcoholic beverages have accompanied culinary delights throughout history. However, we must acknowledge darker realities too; chromolitho artwork depicting mottos about alcoholism reminds us of its destructive potential if consumed recklessly or excessively. On a lighter note, indulge your senses with Eau de vie de cidre—an exquisite apple brandy captured beautifully in chromolitho form—a drink fit for connoisseurs seeking unique flavors.