Hedonism Collection

The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64

The Romans of the Decadence, 1847. Artist: Thomas Couture
The Romans of the Decadence, 1847. From the collection of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, Massachusetts, USA

Frederik V on Horseback, 1754. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Frederik V on Horseback, 1754

Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas)
827038 Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas) by Schmutzler, Leopold (1864-1941); 114.3x151.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchanalia. Leopold Schmutzler (1864-1941). Oil on canvas

The King Drinks (oil on canvas)
622817 The King Drinks (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678) (studio of); 156.2x218.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

A Young Woman - an Old Man - a Hard Nut - a Hollow Tooth (litho)
6000163 A Young Woman - an Old Man - a Hard Nut - a Hollow Tooth (litho) by Seitz, Otto (1846-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Woman - an Old Man - a Hard Nut - a Hollow Tooth)

Putti Bacchanal, low relief on the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala de Gigli
1126885 Putti Bacchanal, low relief on the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala de Gigli, 1460 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Pastimes in Ancient Egypt, 3000 Years Ago, 1863 (oil on canvas) (detail of 408302)
HMP419652 Pastimes in Ancient Egypt, 3000 Years Ago, 1863 (oil on canvas) (detail of 408302) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 99.1x135.8 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Frontispiece to The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
XJF365325 Frontispiece to The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, published in 1925 (litho) by Keen, Henry (fl.1920-30); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pastime in Ancient Egypt Three Thousand Years Ago, illustration from
IL288850 Pastime in Ancient Egypt Three Thousand Years Ago, illustration from Egyptian Myth and Legend, published by the Gresham Publishing, Co

The Reverend Geoffrey Shovel, Chaplain of the Fleet, with his drinking companions
MAL47201 The Reverend Geoffrey Shovel, Chaplain of the Fleet, with his drinking companions by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908); 62.2x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: " Gentlemen)

Romans drinking and dancing in a villa on the Bay of Naples (chromolitho)
2782924 Romans drinking and dancing in a villa on the Bay of Naples (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wedding of Cupid and Psyche (oil on copper)
AGN356191 The Wedding of Cupid and Psyche (oil on copper) by Wtewael or Utewael, Joachim (c.1566-1638); 15.5x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Dutch, out of copyright

Pastimes in Ancient Egypt, 3000 Years Ago, 1863 (oil on canvas)
HMP408302 Pastimes in Ancient Egypt, 3000 Years Ago, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 99.1x135.8 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

WILD CHAMPAGNE DRINKERS
Have a good time all the time seems to be the outlook of a boisterous gentleman at a party; being surrounded by champagne and girls certainly helps matters. Date: 1904

RIOTOUS NEW YEAR PARTY
How provincial folk suppose fashionable Parisians see the New Year in (picture 1 of 2) Date: 1904

Midas Feast in Honour of Bacchus and Silenus. c. 16th century. Artist: Lucas van Valckenborch
Midas Feast in Honour of Bacchus and Silenus. Valckenborch, Gillis, van (1570-1622). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Bacchanale, c1600-1638. Artist: Jacques Blanchard
Bacchanale, c1600-1638. Found in the collection of the Nancy, Musee des Beaux-Arts

Young woman putting on stockings in studio (B&W)

EPICURUS (341-270 BC). Greek philosopher. Bust of Epicurus, 2nd c. A.D. Roman art. Sculpture. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Capitoline Museums

Bacchante (pen & black ink & grey wash & pierre noire on paper)
XIR414618 Bacchante (pen & black ink & grey wash & pierre noire on paper) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 21.3x14.2 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Delphi-Palast Hotel
DELPHI-PALAST HOTEL Hedonistic times - wining, dining, smoking, drinking and dancing in glamorous surroundings

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"Hedonism: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of hedonism, where pleasure reigns supreme and indulgence knows no bounds. In Jan Steen's "The Dissolute Household, " painted in the 17th century, we witness a chaotic scene filled with revelry and excess. The Romans of the Decadence, as depicted by Thomas Couture in 1847, take us back to an era where opulence was celebrated without restraint. Bacchanalia, an oil painting that captures the essence of wild festivities dedicated to Bacchus, transports us to ancient times when wine flowed freely and inhibitions were cast aside. In contrast, "Bacchus with Thyrsus" presents a more serene depiction through an engraving from 1804 - a reminder that even gods can find solace in earthly pleasures. "The King Drinks, " portrayed on canvas, showcases how indulgence transcends social boundaries as royalty partakes in merriment alongside commoners. Meanwhile, "A Young Woman - an Old Man - a Hard Nut - a Hollow Tooth" lithograph humorously reminds us that age is no barrier when it comes to seeking pleasure. In William Hogarth's iconic series "A Rake's Progress, " Plate 3 reveals the consequences of unchecked hedonism – a cautionary tale for those who succumb to their desires. Putti Bacchanal adorns the base of Judith and Holofernes' sculpture with playful cherubs engaging in revelry – yet another testament to humanity's fascination with uninhibited enjoyment. Traveling further back in time through Henriette Browne's brushstrokes in "Pastimes in Ancient Egypt, " we glimpse at how hedonistic pursuits have spanned centuries. Oscar Wilde’s frontispiece illustration for his novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" encapsulates both beauty and decadence within one frame.