Insulting Collection (page 2)

Customer inn fooled man drinking glass bar Children laugh
Customer in inn is being fooled, The man is drinking a glass at the bar of an inn. Children laugh at him outside because of a drawing of a drunk figure pinned on his back, inn, coffee house

Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882. English Naturalist Here Portrayed As An Ape In A Cartoon In The Hornet Magazine Of 22 March 1871

Engraving From The Dore Bible Illustrating Matthew Xxvii 29 And 30 The Crown Of Thorns By Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French Artist And Illustrator

Music cover, The Piccolomini Waltz, from Verdis opera La Traviata, as performed at Almacks and the Court Balls. Marietta Piccolomini (1834-1899)

Allegorical picture of Excesses said to have been committed by the Huguenots, from Military
KW478269 Allegorical picture of Excesses said to have been committed by the Huguenots, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

All Dorothy did was to say, Hello Charlie, you look awful
KW272902 All Dorothy did was to say, " Hello Charlie, you look awful."... illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

Boy offends the Mayor of Strasbourg by stealing the stick from his clerk, 1671 France, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa I, 1698

James, Bishop of Nische, taunted by three girls, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, 1704

Satire on hygiene, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

Countryfolk Insult
" Ow much for the Moke (Donkey) Billie? " I didn t know as yer Muvver could afford to keep two of yer!" Date: 1899

Horse Trainer standing up for his principles
Owner - " I heard as how you ve been fighting with Bob Smith?" " Yus. He said my sister was cross-eyed." " But you haven t got a sister?" " I know that

Cartoon - Two lads having a joke about their Fathers
Two young lads trade insults, each one trying to belittle each others Father. " Your Father couldn t pass the Doctor!" " Garn, yours can t pass a pub." Date: circa 1915

Flying out another girl for the Harem
Hand-drawn anti-Turkish French propaganda card depicting a semi-naked woman being sent as a volunteer to the Sultans Harem via a Turkish kite! circa 1910s

Cyrano and his Nose
CYRANO DE BERGERAC When his nose is mocked, he reproaches the speaker for his lack of ingenuity in making insulting remarks, and suggests a few

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In the realm of history and art, insulting gestures have transcended time, leaving their mark on various cultures. In 1516, Ulrich Von Hutten penned his thoughts on insults, forever immortalizing them in words. Fast forward to 1936, where an unknown creator captured a moment in Hungary when a road hog directed an insulting gesture towards a donkey rider. Even Glasgow Rangers footballer Paul Gascoigne couldn't resist the temptation as he made a one-fingered gesture while sticking out his tongue. Artistic expressions also found their way into insults throughout history. The Foul-Mouthed Fool depicted in brush and Indian ink between 1660-86 showcased the power of insult through visual storytelling. An etching from 1811 portrayed a goose boldly insulting a pet mandrill within the confines of a walled garden. Insults were not limited to individuals but extended even to prisoners as depicted in various engravings and gravures throughout different periods. Misogyny reared its ugly head with scenes at post offices and episodes during the Albigensian Crusade in 1211. Even children's literature didn't shy away from insults; A Book of Nonsense published around 1875 included "There was a Young Person of Smyrna, whose Grandmother threatened to burn her" - showcasing that insults can be found even within innocent tales. From shrimp sauce taunting lobsters to chromolithos illustrating episodes from King Charles VII's reign or Joan of Arc's story, insults have left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. They serve as reminders that human nature sometimes succumbs to base instincts like mockery and derision. While these instances may seem trivial or offensive today, they offer glimpses into our collective past – reminding us how far we've come in terms of tolerance and respect for others' dignity.