Grotesque Collection (#32)

French Count And His Dog On A Walk In The Village, By Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th Century. According To Other Contemporaries

The Concierge Of The Roche-noire Castle Drinking On The Health Of The Count, By Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th Century

A French Food Shop, By Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th Century. According To Other Contemporaries

Arriving At The Restaurant, By Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th Century. According To Other Contemporaries

French Lady And A Cook Bring The Desserts By Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th Century. According To Other Contemporaries

The Cook And His Pan, By Bertall, 1820-1882, Paris, Soyons, France, Europe, 19th Century. According To Other Contemporaries

Belgium, The Masked Couple
James Ensor (1860-1949), The Masked Couple, 1927, oil on canvas

Czech Republic, Praque, The yellow shop, 1906
Frantisek Kupka (1871-1957), The Yellow Shop, 1906

USA, New York, The Laugh, 1911, oil on canvas
Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916), The Laugh, 1911, oil on canvas

Belgium, The Last Drop
James Ensor (1860-1949), The Last Drop, 1930, color drawing on paper

Belgium, Bright Presence Lost in Madmens Court
James Ensor (1860-1949), A Bright Presence Lost in Madmens Court, 1925, color drawing on paper

Germany, Dusseldorf, Night, 1918-1919
Max Beckmann (1884-1950), The Night

England, Gloucestershire, Winchcombe Church, an animal god, carved from stone, which represented qualities such as strength in pagan times

Group of four grotesque chimneys on the roof of La Pedrera (Casa Mila), and roof window details on an apartment block designed by Antonio Gaudi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Passeig de Gracia

SPAIN. Salamanca. University of Salamanca. Grotesque decoration in a column attached to the facade. Renaissance art. Plateresque

Americas, Ecuador, Quito. The Basilica del Voto Nacional, construction began in 1892 and is still underway

Detail of facade, Church of San Martino, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

France, Corsica. Grotesque face and ornate decoration on pediment above door in Ajaccio

Ornate theatre mask, Ostia Antica, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Smiling face balloon
Satirical cartoon showing a smiling human face as a balloon in process of being inflated, implying a madness perhaps caused by the gas entering the brain. 1784

The tailor becomes a storekeeper A grotesque comedy by David Pinski : Dalys Theatre. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper at Dalys Theatre

Grotesque gyrations by gifted eccentriques. Date c1900

A timekeeper: singers in 1831
A robed choirmaster beats time whilst the choir sing lustily. Date: 1831

The Toilet of Helen by Aubrey Beardsley, an illustration to his novel Under the Hill. A bare-breasted Helen is preened and pampered by decorative ladies in 18th century dress

The Scarlet Pastorale by Aubrey Beardsley. A masked harlequinned pierrot on a stage with other masked characters behind. Date: 1890s

Grotesque puppeteer
A rather grotesque and gigantic puppeteer performs a lewd puppet show for an equally lewd looking audience of considerably smaller people. Date: 1919

Tilton Church Gargoyle
A gargoyle on Tilton Church, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1960s

THE ALFRISTON LION
Cyclists admire a grotesque figure outside the Star Inn. at Alfriston, Sussex, England. Known as the Alfriston Lion, it was once the figurehead of a Dutch warship. Date: August 1940

Medieval Trumpeters
Three trumpeters of the 14th century, wearing the grotesque garments associated with their profession : they probably belong to a noble household. Date: 1314? - 1369

Theatre / Exotic / Thailand
Actors and actresses in the traditional costume of Siam (modern Thailand). Date: circa 1880

Isadora Duncan / Simplicis
ISADORA DUNCAN Inspired by the American dancer, German ladies try to dance as she does Date: 1878 - 1927

Japanese depiction of an English Christmas
English Christmas scenes depicted by a Japanese artist, including a pantomime; making a Christmas pudding; Christmas dinner; playing croquet

Rotheneuf, France - Emerald Coast - The Rock Carvings
Rotheneuf, France - The Emerald Coast - The Rock Carvings. The village is a seaside resort but is famous for its sculpted rocks, " rochers sculpts"

Soldiers on parade
British Troops Drilling outside The Devils Cave attraction at the White City exhibition grounds, Shepherds Bush, London

Hag Flogs Spoons / 1773
A grotesque hag flogs wooden spoons in the street

Two Drunks (Bobbin)
Two ugly old drunks have a drop together, with one man rubbing his eye

Man & Woman Drunk 1773
A drunken woman makes an angry lunge for her partners jug of grog

Selfish Drunk (Bobbin)
A thirsty fellow covets his companions jug of drink with bulging eyes

Cj Fox / As Robespierre
CHARLES JAMES FOX British statesman depicted as Robespierre for his Republican sympathies, at the time of the French Revolution

Cj Fox / Mrs Armistead
CHARLES JAMES FOX British statesman with his mistress, Mrs Armistead: " Strike home! and I will bless thee for the Blow!"

Hogarth / Physicians
The Company of Undertakers

3 Drunks Open a Bottle
Three drunken men eagerly await the opening of another bottle

Bute Drink 1772 (Bobbin)
One man falls unconscious after a drinking session, his companion fails to rouse him with another glass; a satire on supporters on Lord Bute

Two Old Drunks (Bobbin)
Heavy drinking has taken its toll on a pair of elderly drunkards with gnarled features and poor personal hygiene

Throwing up (Bobbin)
One fellow throws up after too much to drink, his companion thoughtfully lifts his wig

Grotesque Dolls
Grotesque dolls of French statesmen Aristide Briand (1862 - 1932) and Raymond Poincare (1860 - 1934)

Vietnam Custom
The Maqui Festival in which Annamese children of Vietnam wear grotesque masks to scare away demons and spirits, but they will prove ineffective against Americans

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"Exploring the Grotesque: A Journey through Art, History, and Curiosities" Step into a world where reality blends with the bizarre as we delve into the realm of grotesque. From political scandals to religious symbolism, this captivating collection of hints takes us on an intriguing journey. Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll, and George Miller transport us back to a time when corruption ran rampant. These satirical illustrations shed light on the dark underbelly of power. In "The Lawyers Office, " painted by Marinus Claesz van Reymerswaele in 1545, we witness a scene that challenges our perception of justice. The twisted figures and eerie atmosphere leave us questioning what truly lies behind closed doors. Religion intertwines with Egypt's ancient history in depictions of Bes. This deity's peculiar appearance reflects both protection and malevolence—a fascinating blend of beauty and monstrosity. David Garrick alongside William Burton and John Palmer brings Ben Jonson's play "The Alchemist" to life. Their exaggerated expressions highlight the absurdity within human nature—an exploration of greed that borders on grotesque comedy. "The Knight, Death, and the Devil, " an etching from 1513 by an unknown artist, presents a haunting visual narrative. As death looms over a steadfast knight riding through treacherous terrain, we confront mortality's chilling presence. Shrunken heads offer macabre fascination—objects both repulsive yet strangely captivating. They serve as reminders of ancient rituals or gruesome trophies from distant lands—a glimpse into humanity's darker side. Joining these curiosities are "Deathly Diners, " where food becomes sinister in its allure—temptation leading to decay rather than nourishment. Pieter Brueghel’s depiction captures Lent’s struggle against indulgence during Shrovetide—a battle between virtue and excess personified in grotesque imagery.