Indulging Collection

An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600

Cartoon, Wilson Barrett and G R Sims, Called Back
Cartoon, Called Back. Wilson Barrett (left), actor, manager and playwright - Glad to have you back, Mr Sims. George Robert Sims (right), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist

Merry Christmas! 1847
" Heaven Bless you Merry Gentlefolks let Nothing You Dismay, " Page of Victorian men and women getting into the Christmas spirit! Indulging themselves in food, drink and dance. 1847

The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1612 (oil on copper)
CLK339829 The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1612 (oil on copper) by Wtewael or Utewael, Joachim (c.1566-1638); 36.5x42 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Princes Birthday Party, 1886 (oil on canvas)
476640 The Princes Birthday Party, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Lesrel, Adolphe Alexandre (1839-1929); 118x179 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

An Ascent of Ben Macdhui (engraving)
1044154 An Ascent of Ben Macdhui (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Ben Macdhui)

Drunkard and bottle with comic verse on a Christmas card
Drunkard giving a red pillar box a cigar and a drink from a bottle, with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Spa bath, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Social / Ladies Gossipping
Six ladies sitting round a table, indulging in gossip Date: early 18th century

Texas: Cattle Herders Indulging in Revolver Practice on Telegraph Insulators

AN ASCENT OF BEN MACDHUI, 1883: 1. We Arose Punctually at Five A.M. and Set Out for the Mountain in High Spirits. 2. Having Acquired Excellent Appetites We Breakfast in Glen Derry. 3

Campbells Veg Soup
Advert for Campbells canned condensed vegetable soup showing a trio of healthy young children indulging in a pillow fight

Tom & Jerrys Whist Game
A Game of Whist: Tom and Jerry among the Swell Broad Coves - indulging in a hand or two of cards at a plush gentlemans club

Jaccuzi in the Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Towels on the swimming pool, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

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"Indulging in the Festive Spirit: A Merry Christmas Card from 1847" In this whimsical Christmas card from 1847, we find a delightful scene of indulgence. The central figure, a merry drunkard with rosy cheeks and disheveled hair, clutches onto a bottle as if it were his dearest friend. With comic verse adorning the edges of the card, it is clear that this image was meant to bring laughter and mirth during the holiday season. But indulgence takes many forms beyond just revelry. Take for instance Wilson Barrett and G. R Sims' play "Called Back, " depicted here in cartoon form. The characters indulge in their emotions, exploring themes of love and loss on stage. Similarly, Peter Paul Rubens' painting "The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis" captures an extravagant celebration where gods indulge in opulence and grandeur. Moving forward to Victorian England, we witness another kind of indulgence at "The Princes Birthday Party. " Painted by an unknown artist in 1886, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases children delighting themselves with games and treats fit for royalty. But not all indulgences are light-hearted affairs; some require physical endurance like conquering mountains or honing one's skills as seen in engravings depicting "An Ascent of Ben Macdhui. " Meanwhile, ladies gossiping over tea exemplify social indulgence during late Victorian times when conversation was both entertainment and connection. As we explore different facets of indulgence across time periods and cultures - whether through art or real-life scenes such as cattle herders practicing revolver shooting on telegraph insulators - let us not forget moments of relaxation too. Picture yourself luxuriating in a spa bath amidst the tranquil waters off Maldives' shores or immersing yourself into Jane Austen's world through her timeless novel "Sense & Sensibility.