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Human Passions Delineated Collection

Human passions delineated are the driving force behind our actions, beliefs, and desires

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan

Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan
FLO4718005 Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her

Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom
FLO4717979 Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom, and macaroni in a tall wig with extravagant mass of hair tied at the back

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string

Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration
FLO4718308 Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern

Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718140 Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman

A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman
FLO4718115 A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale

Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale
FLO4718072 Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a

Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by
FLO4718042 Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll

Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll
FLO4718022 Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida

The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon
FLO4717873 The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon and Phillida, 1729

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Yeddart and Hodge in a jealous fight over a pot of ale. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders

Yeddart and Hodge in a jealous fight over a pot of ale. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical
FLO4718061 Yeddart and Hodge in a jealous fight over a pot of ale. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Two drunks at a table, one raising a glass of wine to his inebriated, sleeping companion

Two drunks at a table, one raising a glass of wine to his inebriated, sleeping companion
FLO4717914 Two drunks at a table, one raising a glass of wine to his inebriated, sleeping companion. On the table a letter from Lord Bute

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel

Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel
FLO4718276 Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel and knitting needles sitting dejected at a table

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: The Disappointment: an old woman interrupts an amorous couple in a hotel room

The Disappointment: an old woman interrupts an amorous couple in a hotel room
FLO4718220 The Disappointment: an old woman interrupts an amorous couple in a hotel room. A peeping Tom watches from behind a folding screen

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Fratres in Malo: or Tim Bobbin's Rap at the Pyrates. Gallery of rogues

Fratres in Malo: or Tim Bobbin's Rap at the Pyrates. Gallery of rogues
FLO4718185 Fratres in Malo: or Tim Bobbin's Rap at the Pyrates. Gallery of rogues, thieves and cheats in the book trade of the north of England and Scotland

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle

Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718126 Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror
FLO4717964 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror, while a fawning barber trims a wig

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom

Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom
FLO4717789 Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Toby stealing a jug of ale from Hodge and Roaf and leaving a pot of piss in its place

Toby stealing a jug of ale from Hodge and Roaf and leaving a pot of piss in its place
FLO4718094 Toby stealing a jug of ale from Hodge and Roaf and leaving a pot of piss in its place. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy. Unable to pay six guineas

A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy. Unable to pay six guineas
FLO4717990 A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy. Unable to pay six guineas, Jack Tar dies of grievance in the lobspound (prison)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Two ugly rustics enjoying a tankard of beer. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration

Two ugly rustics enjoying a tankard of beer. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin
FLO4717835 Two ugly rustics enjoying a tankard of beer. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back

Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back
FLO4718344 Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back and extract a tooth with string

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786

Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786
FLO4718292 Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin from Human Passions

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke

Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
FLO4718265 Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797), sleeping Scotch MacDonald and robber North

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities

Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens
FLO4718244 Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy

The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy
FLO4718228 The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy. Lord at his table writing with a quill pen surrounded by documents and charters

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold

depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse
FLO4718189 depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Three friends enjoying true contentment from a single bottle of wine

Three friends enjoying true contentment from a single bottle of wine. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718168 Three friends enjoying true contentment from a single bottle of wine. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Caricature of the English betrayal by the French in Paris, 1762. John Russell

Caricature of the English betrayal by the French in Paris, 1762. John Russell
FLO4717884 Caricature of the English betrayal by the French in Paris, 1762. John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford being paid with Crumbs of Comfort while a English man picks his pocket

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Cartoon of the treacherous Lord Bute receiving a reward while the old patriot Englishman is taxed

Cartoon of the treacherous Lord Bute receiving a reward while the old patriot Englishman is taxed until he is bent
FLO4717869 Cartoon of the treacherous Lord Bute receiving a reward while the old patriot Englishman is taxed until he is bent double

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas

Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical
FLO4718340 Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Cartoon of two politicians both holding the Magna Carta. Whigs pick our pockets, tories make us poor

Cartoon of two politicians both holding the Magna Carta. Whigs pick our pockets, tories make us poor
FLO4717857 Cartoon of two politicians both holding the Magna Carta. Whigs pick our pockets, tories make us poor! Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by John Collier

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical

Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4717820 Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin

Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4717802 Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl

Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl
FLO4717760 Two drunks at a table, one vomiting while another holds his wig to stop it falling into the bowl. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical

Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4718008 Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum
FLO4717956 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin

A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin and tries to pull a tooth with string
FLO4718312 A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin and tries to pull a tooth with string

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments

Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments
FLO4717935 Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him

Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him
FLO4717769 Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. Satire from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Wealthy fat broker and poor rustic peasant in rags. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after

Wealthy fat broker and poor rustic peasant in rags. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical
FLO4718172 Wealthy fat broker and poor rustic peasant in rags. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern

Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern
FLO4718111 Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing

Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing. The Pluralist and the Soldier
FLO4718155 Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing. The Pluralist and the Soldier. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy

Background imageHuman Passions Delineated Collection: Dentistry caricature, 18th century

Dentistry caricature, 18th century
Dentistry caricature. 18th-century artwork of a dentist (left) holding a string attached to a patients tooth, while brandishing a hot coal held in a pair of tongs



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Human passions delineated are the driving force behind our actions, beliefs, and desires. From love to anger, from joy to sorrow, our emotions shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. These deep-seated feelings can lead us down unexpected paths or push us towards our greatest achievements. They define what makes us uniquely human and connect us in ways that transcend language or culture. When passion ignites within us, it can be a powerful motivator for change and growth. It fuels our creativity, drives innovation, and inspires acts of courage and compassion. Whether it's pursuing a dream career, fighting for social justice, or simply expressing ourselves through art or music, our passions give meaning to our lives and propel us forward on our journey of self-discovery. But along with the highs of passion come the lows - moments of heartbreak, disappointment, and despair. Our intense emotions can sometimes cloud our judgment or lead us astray if left unchecked. Learning to navigate these turbulent waters is an essential part of being human; finding balance between passion and reason is key to living a fulfilling life. In the end, human passions delineated remind us that we are complex beings capable of experiencing a wide range of emotions - both light and dark. Embracing these feelings with honesty and authenticity allows us to fully engage with life's ups and downs while staying true to ourselves. So let your passions guide you but remember to tread carefully as you navigate the intricate landscape of human emotion.