Ingratitude Collection

The Ungrateful Son, c. 1770. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
The Ungrateful Son, c. 1770

The Ingrate, 1832. Creator: Auguste Raffet
The Ingrate, 1832

The Ungrateful (litho)
6000162 The Ungrateful (litho) by Fidus (Hugo Hoppener) (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ungrateful. Illustration from Jugend)

Ariadne (chromolitho)
975901 Ariadne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Newman Noggs from Nicholas Nickleby (engraving)
725641 Newman Noggs from Nicholas Nickleby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newman Noggs from Nicholas Nickleby. Dickens character)

Rather the butter than the bread! (colour litho)
2818426 Rather the butter than the bread! (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rather the butter than the bread)

Ingratitude (colour litho)
667737 Ingratitude (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ingratitude. From Le Pele Mele)

Belisarius, 1797 (oil on canvas)
3545807 Belisarius, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 91.8x72.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

After the election (colour litho)
2818425 After the election (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the election)

Incidents of Farmyard Life (engraving)
1046345 Incidents of Farmyard Life (engraving) by Johnson, Edward Killingworth (1825-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents of Farmyard Life)

The Travellers and the Plane Tree, illustration from Aesops Fables
VCH175724 The Travellers and the Plane Tree, illustration from Aesops Fables, published by Heinemann, 1912 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Duke upbraiding Valentine for his ingratitude (litho)
2781883 The Duke upbraiding Valentine for his ingratitude (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke upbraiding Valentine for his ingratitude)

Hidden beauty
Manu Allicot

Allegory of Ingratitude and Envy, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Allegory of Ingratitude and Envy, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

An Unthankful Fellow, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
An Unthankful Fellow, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Letter from David Hume to Richard Davenport, 8th July 1766. Artist: David Hume
Letter from David Hume to Richard Davenport, 8th July 1766. Letter written from London by David Hume to Richard Davenport

Gratitude, 1871. The vagrant exclaims And they Ain t half Buttered! I could a done as well if I d Gone up the Lane to the Union

Don Quixote Moralising on Ingratitude, by Gustave Dore

The Fathers Curse or The Ungrateful Son, 1777 (oil on canvas)
XIR161954 The Fathers Curse or The Ungrateful Son, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 130x162 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Malediction paternelle)

Don Quixote Moralising on Ingratitude, by Gustave Dore

The Warriors Return, satirical postcard
A wounded soldier, drawn as a wooden puppet and carrying his own broken-off leg, looks at a WD (War Department) signpost pointing to the workhouse

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"Ingratitude: A Reflection on the Unappreciated" In a world filled with vibrant lithographs, chromolithos, and engravings, ingratitude stands as an unyielding force. From "The Ungrateful" litho to the captivating "Ariadne" chromolitho, these artworks depict the essence of human nature's lack of appreciation. Even in literature, ingratitude finds its way into our hearts through characters like Newman Noggs from Charles Dickens' masterpiece Nicholas Nickleby. His portrayal in an engraving captures his disillusionment with society's thankless ways. Artists have ingeniously expressed this theme through various mediums. The vivid colour litho titled "Rather the butter than the bread. " exemplifies how people often prioritize their own desires over acknowledging those who support them selflessly. Yet another striking colour litho aptly named "Ingratitude" serves as a poignant reminder of how easily we forget acts of kindness bestowed upon us by others. Historical paintings also shed light on this universal concept. Take for instance "Belisarius, " a powerful oil on canvas from 1797 that portrays a once-revered general reduced to begging due to society's ingratitude towards his service. Political satire is not exempt from exploring this topic either. In the colourful lithograph titled "After the election, " artists cleverly highlight politicians' tendency to overlook their constituents' needs once they secure power. From farmyard life depicted in intricate engravings to fables such as "The Travellers and the Plane Tree, " ingratitude permeates every aspect of human existence. These artistic representations serve as cautionary tales against taking generosity for granted or failing to express gratitude when it is due. One cannot help but be captivated by scenes like 'The Duke upbraiding Valentine for his ingratitude, ' portrayed beautifully in a lithograph that showcases both disappointment and regret caused by ungratefulness. Hidden within these artistic masterpieces lies a profound message.