Oblivious Collection (#3)

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.