Offended Collection

The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman
The Gentleman who asked the carver at Simpson s-in-the-Strand whether the meat was English or foreign. A curious and innocent question from a diner at the famous English restaurant causing more than

Portrait of a Woman, 1740. Creator: Giacomo Ceruti
Portrait of a Woman, 1740.

Offended Radha, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650. Creator: Unknown
Offended Radha, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650

Shainwald, S. Miss. portrait photograph, 1913 Apr. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Shainwald, S. Miss. portrait photograph, 1913 Apr. 3

Comic postcard, Woman travelling in Paris - a helpful Frenchman Date: 20th century

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

An irascible Englishman (colour litho)
2807777 An irascible Englishman (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An irascible Englishman)

The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving)
1103731 The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Kings of Candyland)

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub Date: 20th century

Antony and Cleopatra (colour litho)
3653293 Antony and Cleopatra (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

At his own ball Mr Bingley offended two or three young ladies by not asking them to dance
3625591 At his own ball Mr Bingley offended two or three young ladies by not asking them to dance, through being wholly engrossed with another (engraving) by Thomson

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 35 The meeting of Abigail and David
XJL197061 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.35 The meeting of Abigail and David, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1490 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Punch cartoon: Circumference - fat man at a tailors shop (engraving)
6034815 Punch cartoon: Circumference - fat man at a tailors shop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

A bad joke (chromolitho)
2817185 A bad joke (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bad joke. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: More Official Censorship of Pantomime (engraving)
6034816 Punch cartoon: More Official Censorship of Pantomime (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: More Official Censorship of Pantomime)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

Le Paysan qui avait offenseson Seigneur, from Contes et nouvelles en vers pa
Le Paysan qui avait offense son Seigneur, from Contes et nouvelles en vers par Jean de La Fontaine. A Paris, de l imprimerie de P. Didot, l an III de la Republique, 1795, published in 1795

The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller Orchardson
The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Scene based on a real incident: the French satirist Voltaire (1694-1778) has been beaten by the servants of the Duc de Rohan after Voltaire outsmarted him

Ladies buy your leaf!, c1822. A close-up view of the lower part of the Achilles statue in Hyde Park. Women stand below holding garments to drape over the fig leaf

A Picture Of Offended Dignity, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
A Picture Of Offended Dignity, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

The Guest Who Fished An Alexandra On The Test by H M Bateman. For the benefit of those who are not fishermen, an Alexandra is a fly considered so alluring to trout, and consequently so deadly in use

Thomas Pelham Dale 2
THOMAS PELHAM DALE English churchman whose ritualistic practices offended some, leading to legal battles and as seen here, a brief incarceration in Holloway. Date: 1821 - 1892

Thomas Pelham Dale
THOMAS PELHAM DALE Scholarly English churchman whose ritualistic practices offended some, leading to legal battles and a brief incarceration in Holloway. Date: 1821 - 1892

John Frost (Medical)
JOHN FROST Medical pioneer whose arrogance and self-promotion offended all : shady financial dealings forced him to leave England for Germany Date: 1803 - 1840

Not Teatotaller
RAILWAY STATION BUFFET: Gentleman offended by suggestion he might drink tea... Date: 1875

Gent Offended by Tea
At a railway station buffet, a gentleman is offended by the suggestion that he might drink tea... Date: 1875

Brieux Photo
EUGENE BRIEUX French realist playwright whose explorations of the seamy side of behaviour offended some, hailed by others. Photo 1903. Date: 1858-1932

She is tolerable, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451374 She is tolerable, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr)

Sir Hudson Lowe comming in the study of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St
XIR326589 Sir Hudson Lowe comming in the study of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St. Helena without announcing himself (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Shodan, Act one [of the ChA'shingura]. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34 x 22.7 cm

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In a world where offense is taken at every turn, it seems that even the most innocuous actions can spark outrage. From H. M. Bateman's "The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver" to Boulimy's article, society is constantly on edge, ready to be offended. An irascible Englishman depicted in a color lithograph captures the essence of this hypersensitivity. His mere presence seems to offend those around him, as if his very existence is an affront. And yet, we cannot help but wonder what has caused such offense. Even in Candyland, where one would expect nothing but sweetness and joy, there are hints of discord. The Four Kings find themselves embroiled in controversy - perhaps their regal demeanor offends those who crave equality? Comic postcards from the 20th century shed light on cultural misunderstandings and miscommunications that lead to hurt feelings. A woman traveling in Paris seeks guidance from a helpful Frenchman only to feel slighted by his response. Two men chatting in a pub inadvertently offend each other with their words. In Mr Pickwick's case, he unintentionally causes offense by being completely engrossed with another person at a ball. His failure to ask certain ladies for a dance leaves them feeling rejected and hurt. Artistic depictions also highlight moments of offense throughout history: Antony and Cleopatra captured in vivid color lithographs show how even love can give rise to anger and resentment. From biblical tales like Abigail meeting David to Punch cartoons mocking fat individuals at tailor shops or sharing bad jokes through chromolithos - all these instances remind us that humans have always been prone to taking offense easily. So let us reflect on our own reactions when faced with potential offenses; perhaps we should strive for understanding rather than jumping straight into indignation? After all, true progress comes not from perpetuating outrage but from fostering empathy and open dialogue.