Misadventure Collection

A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. Creator: G Durand
A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Burke and Wills expedition
" Vintage engraving from 1862 showing explorers arriving at the depot camp at Coopers Creek, Australia. In 1860aa61, Robert O Hara Burke

A tragic incident during a drinking game played by German students (colour litho)
2779936 A tragic incident during a drinking game played by German students (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don Quixote Pleasant dialogue between Sancho Panza and his wife
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The wise and pleasant dialogue between Sancho Panza and Teresa Panza

Don Quixote - Sancho Panza and his family
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Sancho Panza and his family

Don Quixote - Fool of the play
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The fool of the play came up frisking with his morrice bells

Don Quixote - enchant the Lady Dulcinea
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. How Sancho cunningly found out a way to enchant the Lady Dulcinea

Don Quixote and the Adventure of the Lions
Vintage engraving of a scene from Don Quixote, illustrated by Gustave Dore. The Adventure of the Lions

The Dons Misadventure
" The Dons Misadventure, a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs (engraving)
1038300 A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs)

Death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho)
2779796 Death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the inventor of a parachute)

Terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho)
2779368 Terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible accident in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris)

Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193491 Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Death of two climbers on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2795640 Death of two climbers on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of two climbers on Mont Blanc)

A fatal act of recklessness (engraving)
2783436 A fatal act of recklessness (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fatal act of recklessness. The accidental shooting of a woman)

Pince! (Nipped!) (colour litho)
3098944 Pince! (Nipped!) (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pince! (Nipped!)

A Misadventure at Scarborough and its Results (litho)
1063009 A Misadventure at Scarborough and its Results (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Misadventure at Scarborough and its Results)

In France in spite of himself (colour litho)
2819148 In France in spite of himself (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In France in spite of himself)

A tragicomic wedding misadventure (colour litho)
2779365 A tragicomic wedding misadventure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragicomic wedding misadventure)

Unfortunate death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho)
2782488 Unfortunate death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unfortunate death of the inventor of a parachute)

The Dons Misadventure, by Gustave Dore

A Tale of the Sea: tis an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody any Good, for the Misadventure Gives Three Men a Chance of Showing their Valour, 1890 Engraving

Billiards Illustrated - A Little Too Fine
A fisherman fly fishing in a Scottish Loch is thwarted in his attempts to land a sprightly salmon by his choice of fishing line, which appears to be far too thin

The Dons Misadventure, by Gustave Dore

A Tale Of The Sea: tis An Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good, For The Misadventure Gives Three Men A Chance Of Showing Their Valour, 1890 Engraving

Man and Monkey

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"From Tragic Incidents to Foolish Adventures: A Collection of Misadventures" Ramon Novarro, the Mexican actor, found himself in a misadventure that took an unexpected turn during a drinking game played by German students. (Colour litho) Don Quixote and Sancho Panza engage in a pleasant dialogue with his wife, adding a touch of humor to their adventurous misadventures. Join Don Quixote on his quest as he encounters various misadventures with his loyal companion Sancho Panza and his eccentric family. The fool of the play becomes entangled in one misadventure after another, bringing laughter and chaos wherever he goes. Watch as Don Quixote's enchantment for Lady Dulcinea leads him into yet another misadventure filled with love-struck madness. Brace yourself for the thrilling adventure of lions as Don Quixote faces danger head-on in a daring encounter that turns into an unexpected misadventure. "The Dons Misadventure" takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through hilarious mishaps and unforeseen challenges faced by our beloved protagonist. Explore the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, where every step taken led them deeper into treacherous misadventures across uncharted lands. Embark on "A Tale of the Sea, " told through four well-known proverbs, revealing how even seasoned sailors can find themselves caught up in unpredictable misfortunes (engraving). Discover the tragic tale behind the death of an inventor who dared to dream big with his parachute invention but met an untimely end amidst a disastrous accident (colour litho). Thrill-seekers beware. Witness firsthand the terrible accident that unfolded within Paris' Bois de Boulogne.