Oblivious Collection (#2)

Time and Oblivion, c1864, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Time and Oblivion, c1864, 1917. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Zeppelin LZ8 Deutschland II, Schwaben, Germany, 1911 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zepplin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, c1555. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, c1555. From the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

Where Ignorance is Bliss by H M Bateman, this illustration shows a man warming his behind in front of the fire while he smokes his pipe. But he is unaware of the flames leaping up his back

Herd of cows grazing in pasture with the late afternoon sun shining over the fields at Le Markstein in the Vosges Mountains in Haut Rhin, Alsace, France

ar, attack, augmented reality, bad decision, brunette, business, business attire
Dragon behind businessman leaning in chair

A Suffragist Orator. A suffragette on a soap box is heckled by a crowd of men in flat caps and bowler hats. Go home and mind the baby, The old man wants you home and Does mother know you re out

Illustration of polar bear looking at seal in water

Expansionist tendencies
Germany(a roaring Kasier Wilhem II), Britain(Edward VII) and the Balkans grapple for control of territory. Russia(Tsar Nicolas II)smokes nonchalantly

Tavern scene from The Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
Tavern scene from The Rakes Progress, 1735. Plate II in William Hogarths series of eight illustrations originally published in 1735. Here the Rake squanders his fortune on drink, women and gambling

animals, ar, attack, augmented reality, business, business attire, businessman, claw
Dragon tapping businessmen on shoulder

Business as usual - despite air raids, 1915
Business as usual - despite air raids: an amourous couple carry on regardless during an air raid. Date: 1915

Attrition - or the Driver Who Was Tired by H. M. Bateman
Humorous, sequential cartoon by H. M. Bateman, showing an army driver oblivious to the shell fire that gradually entirely obliterates the truck he is driving on the Western Front. Date: 1918

Bonzo comes home with the milk! by George Studdy
Bonzo comes home with the milk! He lies contentedly asleep on the doorstep in the snow, with a party streamer in his mouth

A Christmas Story, by C. Rebel Stanton
A colour illustration showing a young couple flirting oblivious to the the animated story teller who is entertaining the rest of the group. Date: 29th November 1929

Onmayagashi Edo Edo period 1615-1868 1830-44
Artokoloro

Resurrection ca 1465 White tempera brush brown wash
Artokoloro

Illustration of predatory Tyrannosaurus Rex looking aggressively at herd of herbivorous ceratopsid Triceratops dinosaurs in distance oblivious to the danger

Black and white digital illustration of two cats oblivious to mouse neat pet bed

Illustration of a vehicle on a country road behind a flock of sheep

Illustration of wildebeest giving birth while grazing

An alien being watches a human astronaut on an alien world
An alien being watches a human astronaut who has landed his space rocket on the aliens world

Aliens watch an astronaut who has escaped from his crashed space rocket
Aliens watching a human astronaut who has escaped from his crashed space rocket

Vintage World War II poster of a sailor heading home. It reads, Taking VD Home Too, Sailor?

World War II poster of a man leaving the bathroom as the sink overflows with water
Vintage World War II poster of a man leaving the bathroom as the sink overflows with water. It reads, Turn it off

The Seven Ages of Man, Seventh Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323346 The Seven Ages of Man, Seventh Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

A Hint to the Ladies to take Care of their Heads, printed by Sayer + Bennet, 1776
XJF425331 A Hint to the Ladies to take Care of their Heads, printed by Sayer + Bennet, 1776 (engraving) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cuckold departs for the Hunt, c. 1800 (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
XYC284846 The Cuckold departs for the Hunt, c.1800 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); 17.1x22.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish

Scene in a Gaming House, plate VI from A Rakes Progress, from The
KW281826 Scene in a Gaming House, plate VI from A Rakes Progress, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, 1820 (colour litho)
XIR284622 The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, 1820 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A Merry Party (oil on panel)
XKH152139 A Merry Party (oil on panel) by Quast, Pieter Jansz. (1605-47); 42.7x58.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Digital composite illustration of rabbit near improvised snare

South Africa, Cape Peninsula, Table Mountain, Cape hyrax (Procavia capensis) perched at the edge of a cliff, close-up

Ginger kitten watching a frog

British shorthair cat covered in streamers

Light brown Labrador Retriever (Canis familiaris) standing next to a table with a knocked over coffee cup on it

Kitten biting into tail of another kitten, close-up

LOVE LETTER, c1876. Would you believe it, Papa, Sissy has received a love letter? Come and see. Wood engraving, American, c1876

MOTHER GOOSE: PIPER. The piper kiss d the fiddlers wife. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

A Professor of Languages A Language Student returns to his College, but his grasp of the vernacular of his cabby seems less that First Class as he appears to have underpaid his driver

Really serious news
Three women are upset by a article in the newspaper reading, " owing to the scarcity of leather ladies high boots will not be worn this year"

EDITOR SEEKING DIRT
A penny press editor rakes for sensational claptrap in the muddy stream of twaddle and mock morality oblivious of the angel who bids him search for Truth Date: 1867

Spring-Cleaning in Full Swing VI
A man uses a door handle as a shaving mirror while women are spring cleaning carpets around him. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary

How the Trains get Delayed
A courting couple are oblivious to the delay they are causing on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Please note

Spring-Cleaning in Full Swing
Women spring clean the house around a man who is eating breakfast. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Take a camera with you by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a rather distressed man clinging for his life to a seaside cliff while his blase companion takes his photograph

Smoking Club
At the smoking club, men gather to smoke and drink oblivious of health hazards : the waitress holds the hand of one, receives a note from another

Anarchists Plot / 1892
Reckoning without their host Anarchists plot, oblivious to a listening policeman

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"Unveiling the Unseen: A Glimpse into Obliviousness through Art" Step into the world of obliviousness as we explore captivating artworks that depict this intriguing state of mind. From Gin Lane, 1751 by William Hogarth to The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman, these masterpieces offer a glimpse into human nature's blissful ignorance. In Hogarth's Gin Lane, February 1, 1751, we witness a society consumed by alcoholism and its devastating consequences. As the characters drown in their vices, oblivious to the destruction around them, it serves as a stark reminder of how easily one can be blinded to reality. Pieter Bruegel the Elder's Misanthrope takes us on a journey through an isolated figure lost in his own thoughts. With eyes turned inward and unaware of his surroundings, he embodies oblivion at its core. The Carthusian Monks find solace in seclusion and contemplation. Their devotion to spiritual pursuits renders them detached from worldly matters – an embodiment of peaceful oblivion amidst chaos. H. M Bateman's Where Ignorance is Bliss humorously portrays individuals seeking dirt on others while remaining completely ignorant about their own flaws. It reminds us that obliviousness often stems from our focus on external matters rather than introspection. Nature too offers glimpses into oblivion; whether it be the hibernating Hazel Dormouse nestled amongst leaves or the Indochinese tiger peering curiously behind a screen of foliage. These creatures exemplify how being engrossed in one's immediate environment can shield us from broader realities. Even historical events are not immune to oblivion; take for instance A Suffragist Orator who passionately advocates for women's rights despite facing opposition from those blind to gender inequality. Her unwavering determination highlights how societal progress often requires challenging prevailing notions with relentless conviction. Lastly, Jupiter and Antiope: Smaller Plate by c.