Forgetting Collection

David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) speaking in Rochdale, 1923
Photograph of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, addressing a large crowd at Rochdale during the election campaign of 1923

Tell Him I Was To Busy
The Art Concept

L Oubli de la Consigne (The Forgetting of the Instructions) (colour litho)
3098725 L Oubli de la Consigne (The Forgetting of the Instructions) (colour litho) by Gelibert, Gaston (1850-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The World forgetting... (engraving)
1603546 The World forgetting... (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World forgetting... Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1892)

Demons serving the Chinese goddess Mong-piou give souls in the other world the tisane of forgetfulness before they are reincarnated, so they won t remember past lives

The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1624859 The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant)

Fra Beato (engraving)
1589403 Fra Beato (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fra Beato. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 November 1874)

Traditional fishing festival
Azim Khan Ronnie

Festival of fishing
Azim Khan Ronnie

Scene from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale, The Snow Queen, 1872. The old witch combing Gerdas hair with a golden comb to cause her to forget her friend

During Paris Floods 1910
During the Paris inundations, three ladies leave their Avenue Montaigne home by boat, taking with them hat box, bird cage, and other baggage, not forgetting the dog January 1910

Suffragette Force Feeding Maiden Speech. Gentleman, at dinner, glass in hand proposes a toast. Gentlemen I wish you to drink the health of the women eh - the females eh - the ladies

Consciousness, conceptual artwork
Consciousness. Conceptual artwork representing human consciousness, dreaming, meditation, missing thought processes, and memory disorders such as dementia and Alzheimers disease

The French Red Cross
" The French Red Cross never forgets them..." A superb stylised postcard praising the efforts of the French Red Cross in World War Two - entering the warzone with supplies to aid

Memory loss. Conceptual image representing the memory loss associated with ageing. Images of an elderly mans face are surrounded by clocks that may represent the passage of time

Memory

Checking drug packaging
MODEL RELEASED. Checking drug packaging. Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to check her drug packaging

Alzheimers disease, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Alzheimers disease, conceptual image

Elderly woman
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman

Failing eyesight, conceptual image

Thinking, conceptual image
Thinking. Conceptual comic strip image of a woman with an empty thought bubble (upper right). This image may represent the process of thinking, as well as concepts such as ones mind going blank

Lost your mind, conceptual artwork. Drawing of a mans head with a small man looking out the top of it searching for something, representing trying to regain lost memories

Dementia, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Dementia, conceptual image. Composite of two images of an old womans face, joined by a jagged line. At left is a photographic negative version, and at right is an ordinary version

The World Forgetting
Lady reclining on a settee reading a book

Frog Prince (Goble)
The princess is delighted when the frog retrieves her golden ball, and runs off with it, forgetting about the promises she made to the frog

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"Unraveling the Threads of Memory: A Journey into Forgetting" In a whimsical world, W. Heath Robinson's intricate contraptions seem to mock forgetfulness, as if they hold the key to unlocking lost memories. Meanwhile, David Lloyd-George's powerful words in Rochdale echo through time, reminding us of the consequences when we fail to remember. L Oubli de la Consigne captures the essence with its vivid colors and captivating litho technique. It serves as a visual reminder that instructions left unheeded can lead to chaos and confusion. Yet even in this chaotic world, engraving "The World forgetting. . " shows how forgetfulness can be both a curse and a blessing. Sometimes it allows us to move forward without being burdened by past mistakes or heartaches. Demons serving Mong-piou offer souls an elixir of forgetfulness in the other realm—an escape from haunting memories that linger beyond life itself. But is it truly liberation or just another form of entrapment? "The World Went Very Well Then, " Walter Besant's engraving whispers tales of nostalgia where everything was simpler, perhaps hinting at our tendency to selectively forget certain aspects while cherishing others. Fra Beato's engraved art transports us back in time when traditions like fishing festivals brought communities together—a celebration where worries were cast aside and forgotten amidst laughter and camaraderie. "On Order of the Lion, " skin is taken from bears as tokens for forgiveness—reminding us that sometimes forgiving means choosing not only to let go but also urging others to do so too. And who could ever forget Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale? In "The Snow Queen, " we witness Gerda embarking on an extraordinary journey fueled by love—a testament that even amidst oblivion, love has the power to conquer all obstacles. In this tapestry woven with hints about forgetting lies a profound truth—we are shaped not only by what we remember but also by what we choose to forget.