Intoxicated Collection (#4)

A Privilege?. Wife: I wish you were not allowed in here. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1875
SEGREGATED SALOON, 1875. A Privilege?. Wife: " I wish you were not allowed in here." American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1875

Neglected by Their Parents... They Are Led to the Gin Shop : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series
CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Neglected by Their Parents...They Are Led to the Gin Shop : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate I, on the evils of drink

Engravings by John Warner Barber, 1826
DRUNKARDs PROGRESS, 1826. Engravings by John Warner Barber, 1826

Anacreonticks in full song. Satirical etching of a contemporary tavern scene, 1801, by James Gillray (1757-1815)
GILLRAY: TAVERN, 1801. Anacreonticks in full song. Satirical etching of a contemporary tavern scene, 1801, by James Gillray (1757-1815)

A gentleman shares space with a Bowery bum at the bar of a saloon in New York. Lithograph, American, 1894
ON THE BOWERY, 1894. A gentleman shares space with a Bowery bum at the bar of a saloon in New York. Lithograph, American, 1894

A young Irish immigrant in San Francisco, California, landing a blow on a Chinese immigrant outside a saloon
IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1870s. A young Irish immigrant in San Francisco, California, landing a blow on a Chinese immigrant outside a saloon. American engraving, 1870s

An Ordinary (i. e. a Tavern) on Sundays at Two O Clock. Engraving, 1787, after the watercolor by Robert Dighton
DINING AT A TAVERN, 1787. An Ordinary (i.e. a Tavern) on Sundays at Two O Clock. Engraving, 1787, after the watercolor by Robert Dighton

American comedian. In the title-role of The Bank Dick, 1940
W.C. FIELDS (1879-1946). American comedian. In the title-role of The Bank Dick, 1940

A Salvation Army lassie at work in a New York slum. Drawing by Charles H. Broughton, 1894
SALVATION ARMY IN SLUMS. A Salvation Army lassie at work in a New York slum. Drawing by Charles H. Broughton, 1894

Temperance Crusade, 1874
TEMPERANCE CRUSADE, 1874. American cartoon, 1874

Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, The Boy Thief Squanders & Gambles Away Hils Ill-Gotten
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1848. Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, The Boy Thief Squanders & Gambles Away Hils Ill-Gotten Gains : etching, 1848

The Drunkards Progress, showing nine steps beginning with A glass with a friend, and ending with Death by suicide
DRUNKARDs PROGRESS, 1846. The Drunkards Progress, showing nine steps beginning with A glass with a friend, and ending with Death by suicide. Hand-colored lithograph by Kelloggs and Thayer, 1846

SILENUS. Line engraving, French, 19th century, after a bronze sculpture

JAPAN: SAKE, 1869. A party eating dinner and drinking sake. Wood engraving from a French newspaper of 1869

SEVEN DEADLY SINS, 1557. Gluttony. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1557, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Flemish verse below the engraving

DRINKING, 1889. High-Toned Dames Tippling. Respectable Women Dispelling Ennui in a Fashionable New York Dressmaking Parlor. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1889

RUSSIA: POGROM, 1881. Ill-treatment of the Jews in Russia. Plundering a brandy shop a Kiev. Wood engraving from and English newspaper, 1881

BRISTOL: REFORM RIOT, 1831. The Reform Riot at Bristol, England, 30 October 1831: wood engraving, English, 19th century

TENEMENT LIFE, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street in New York City. American wood engraving after W. A
TENEMENT LIFE, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street in New York City. American wood engraving after W.A. Rogers, 1879

COUPLE IN RESTAURANT. A couple drinking champagne in a restaurant. Line engraving, French, 19th century

FLEET STREET MARRIAGE. The looseness of the marriage laws under George II allowed for frequent clandestine marriages in the 18th century

CHAMPAGNE DUEL. Line engraving, French, mid-19th century

PIRATES. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

RECONSTRUCTION. A Southern legislature in the carpet-Bagger days. Wood engraving, late 19th century
RECONSTRUCTION. A Southern legislature in the " carpet-Bagger" days. Wood engraving, late 19th century

PRISON: THE TOMBS, 1871. The temporary pen at the Tombs in New York City for the detention of drunks, vagrants and other street sweepings. Wood engraving, 1871

RIOTERS AT BELFAST, 1872. The Belfast Riots: Wrecking Shops and Plundering Spirit Stores. Wood engraving, English, 1872

Drunken Carnival Party
Guests at a carnival party looking rather the worse for wear in the small hours of the morning

young women having a good night out in Lancaster UK
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young men binge drinking and having a good night out in Lancasrter UK
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Students from Lancaster university binge drinking and having a good night out
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Intoxicated Bees
Beware of bees when they are intoxicated - they become dangerous !

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"Exploring the Dark Side: A Journey into the World of Intoxication" Step back in time with iconic artworks and historical references that shed light on the theme of intoxication. Hogarth's famous engravings, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " vividly depict contrasting scenes of societal consequences brought about by excessive drinking. Transporting us to 1926 Paris, a silent film captures Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore immersed in the atmosphere of an Apache Den, where alcohol flows freely amidst a vibrant nightlife. Delving further into history, we encounter Noah's drunkenness as depicted in a French manuscript illumination from c1250. This biblical tale serves as a reminder that even ancient civilizations grappled with the effects of intoxication. Cartoonist Jimmy Hopper humorously suggests that one can be intoxicated not only by alcohol but also through love or admiration. His cartoon cleverly portrays this idea with his illustration titled "Drink to me only with thine eyes. " The demonization of Chinese immigrants is revealed through an intriguing lithograph from 1890 titled "King of the Opium Ring. " It highlights how stereotypes were perpetuated during times when opium addiction was prevalent. Artistic masterpieces such as "The Embracing Cavalier" and "Baccanale" demonstrate how artists have long been fascinated by depicting moments infused with revelry and indulgence. Moving beyond human experiences, we witness Akarevuro, a dominant silverback mountain gorilla who appears intoxicated by power within his social hierarchy. This glimpse into nature reminds us that intoxication takes various forms across species. A comic postcard aptly named "Perils of the Demon Drink - Hallucinations" humorously warns against excessive consumption while playfully illustrating its potential consequences. Finally, Plate VI from The Drunkards Children series published in 1848 showcases brutal violence resulting from frequent alcohol use. Serving as a cautionary tale, it emphasizes the importance of moderation and responsible drinking.