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Scorn Collection

"Unveiling the Faces of Scorn: A Captivating Journey through History and Emotion" Step into a world where scorn takes center stage

Background imageScorn Collection: Cartoon of David Lloyd-George as Queen Victoria, 1911

Cartoon of David Lloyd-George as Queen Victoria, 1911
Cartoon of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, then Liberal Chancellor of the Exchequer, who had just passed the National Insurance Act and thereby earnt The Bystanders scorn

Background imageScorn Collection: Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730). Creators

Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730). Creators: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730).

Background imageScorn Collection: Passions, plate V, pub. by R. Edwards, London, 18th century (litho)

Passions, plate V, pub. by R. Edwards, London, 18th century (litho)
XND76007 Passions, plate V, pub. by R. Edwards, London, 18th century (litho); Private Collection

Background imageScorn Collection: Witches

Witches
5304749 Witches.; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting witches setting houses ablaze after being scorned by villagers. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageScorn Collection: Scorn, after 1698. Creator: Eduardus Jacobus

Scorn, after 1698. Creator: Eduardus Jacobus
Scorn, after 1698

Background imageScorn Collection: Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to

Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to the Abbey of Namur in
6000445 Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to the Abbey of Namur in occupied Belgium, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageScorn Collection: The Pale Complexion of True Love

The Pale Complexion of True Love
WH48201 The Pale Complexion of True Love by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; Photo © Whitford & Hughes, London, UK

Background imageScorn Collection: After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre

After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre
REV279467 After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 2nd September 1893 (colour litho) by Meyer

Background imageScorn Collection: Passions from Physiognomy, 1829 (engraving)

Passions from Physiognomy, 1829 (engraving)
5893741 Passions from Physiognomy, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Passions from Johann Caspar Lavaters Physiognomy)

Background imageScorn Collection: Mulld Sake (engraving)

Mulld Sake (engraving)
584295 Mulld Sake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mulld Sake; I walk the Strand and Westminster and scorn to march t the City; though I bear the Horn)

Background imageScorn Collection: In the ruins, is that all, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge

In the ruins, is that all, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge
698816 In the ruins, is that all, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge, 22nd May 1915 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageScorn Collection: O Willow, Willow, traditional English folk song

O Willow, Willow, traditional English folk song
DGC452027 O Willow, Willow, traditional English folk song, illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Background imageScorn Collection: Sir Tristram and La Belle Iseult

Sir Tristram and La Belle Iseult
Ma55745 Sir Tristram and La Belle Iseult by Stillman, Marie Spartali (1844-1927); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageScorn Collection: I flung at him with indignation, from The Vicar of Wakefield published by J M Dent & Son

I flung at him with indignation, from The Vicar of Wakefield published by J M Dent & Son
2638165 I flung at him with indignation, from The Vicar of Wakefield published by J M Dent & Son Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Brock

Background imageScorn Collection: A German general giving two French Army deserters a lesson in patriotism (colour litho)

A German general giving two French Army deserters a lesson in patriotism (colour litho)
2779485 A German general giving two French Army deserters a lesson in patriotism (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScorn Collection: In the stocks (colour litho)

In the stocks (colour litho)
3100219 In the stocks (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the stocks.); © Look and Learn

Background imageScorn Collection: Barclays Dictionary, word: Disdain (engraving)

Barclays Dictionary, word: Disdain (engraving)
5997751 Barclays Dictionary, word: Disdain (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disdain)

Background imageScorn Collection: Illustrating 'Joseph the Dreamer, 'by Israel Zangwill (chromolitho)

Illustrating "Joseph the Dreamer, "by Israel Zangwill (chromolitho)
1056886 Illustrating " Joseph the Dreamer, " by Israel Zangwill (chromolitho) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrating " Joseph the Dreamer)

Background imageScorn Collection: 'Ye two fools'he said, 1939 (colour litho)

"Ye two fools"he said, 1939 (colour litho)
1122759 " Ye two fools" he said, 1939 (colour litho) by Sewell, William (1804-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorna Doone published by George Harrap & Company 1939); English

Background imageScorn Collection: Phillis on the New Made Hay, song illustration from Pan-Pipes

Phillis on the New Made Hay, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452061 Phillis on the New Made Hay, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Background imageScorn Collection: Lover with head bowed in grief, from O Willow, Willow

Lover with head bowed in grief, from O Willow, Willow
DGC452028 Lover with head bowed in grief, from O Willow, Willow, traditional English folk song, illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Background imageScorn Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from
REV287067 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageScorn Collection: Louis VIII of France receiving an envoy from his enemy, Henry III of England (engraving)

Louis VIII of France receiving an envoy from his enemy, Henry III of England (engraving)
969151 Louis VIII of France receiving an envoy from his enemy, Henry III of England (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScorn Collection: The Adventures of 'Jim'(engraving)

The Adventures of "Jim"(engraving)
1046524 The Adventures of " Jim" (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of " Jim")

Background imageScorn Collection: Scorn (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Scorn (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Background imageScorn Collection: Figure 36: Scornful laughter and scornful disgust, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 36: Scornful laughter and scornful disgust, 1854-56, printed 1862

Background imageScorn Collection: STAGE GESTURE / SCORN

STAGE GESTURE / SCORN
SCORN Date: 1807

Background imageScorn Collection: The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Creator: William Blake

The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Creator: William Blake
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Biblical scene, illustration to the Book of Job: Job laments the fact that, even though he has understanding and is morally upright

Background imageScorn Collection: So let him stand... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank

So let him stand... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
So let him stand... c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV in church, with the Ten Commandments behind him. The quote is from " The Curse of Minerva"

Background imageScorn Collection: Book Job Pl 10 Upright Man Laughed Scorn 1825

Book Job Pl 10 Upright Man Laughed Scorn 1825
The Book of Job: Pl. 10, The Just Upright Man is Laughed to Scorn, 1825. William Blake (British, 1757-1827). Engraving

Background imageScorn Collection: Suffragettes and a Cabinet Minister

Suffragettes and a Cabinet Minister. Pro-Suffrage Viewpoint showing suffragettes waylaying a Minister weary and worn, who treated the suffragette with scorn The HOUSE that man Built series

Background imageScorn Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Scorn, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson

Drawings Prints, Print, Scorn, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson
Drawings and Prints, Print, Scorn, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Artist, After, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, ca

Background imageScorn Collection: Scorn Le Brun Travested Caricatures Passions

Scorn Le Brun Travested Caricatures Passions
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Background imageScorn Collection: The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah, 1446-8 (fresco)

The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah, 1446-8 (fresco)
XIR897807 The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah, 1446-8 (fresco) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 27.7x54 cm; Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Le Sacrifice et l ivresse de NoA©)

Background imageScorn Collection: Joan of Arc (1412-31) and the Cardinal of Winchester in 1431, 1824 (oil on canvas)

Joan of Arc (1412-31) and the Cardinal of Winchester in 1431, 1824 (oil on canvas)
XIR83785 Joan of Arc (1412-31) and the Cardinal of Winchester in 1431, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 277x217 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French

Background imageScorn Collection: Of mockers, and scorners, and false accusers, illustration from Alexander Barclay s

Of mockers, and scorners, and false accusers, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486433 Of mockers, and scorners, and false accusers, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Background imageScorn Collection: THE ADVENTURES OF THE DOG JIM, 1889: 1

THE ADVENTURES OF THE DOG JIM, 1889: 1
THE ADVENTURES OF THE DOG " JIM", 1889: 1. Being promised a pet dog by some friends, who have come to live in town and are without a garden, I call

Background imageScorn Collection: Man tied up on donkey, Cornelis de Wael, 1630 - 1648

Man tied up on donkey, Cornelis de Wael, 1630 - 1648

Background imageScorn Collection: Man tied up on a donkey, print maker: Cornelis de Wael, 1630 - 1648

Man tied up on a donkey, print maker: Cornelis de Wael, 1630 - 1648



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"Unveiling the Faces of Scorn: A Captivating Journey through History and Emotion" Step into a world where scorn takes center stage, as we explore captivating moments captured in time. From political satire to heart-wrenching tales of love lost, these hints offer glimpses into the power of disdain. In 1911, a cartoon depicting David Lloyd-George as Queen Victoria reveals the audacity with which he was viewed by his opponents. The image speaks volumes about the contemptuous atmosphere surrounding politics during that era. During World War I, a Benedictine nun's scornful expression towards Kaiser Wilhelm II at the Abbey of Namur in occupied Belgium showcases defiance against an oppressor. Her unwavering gaze reflects her resilience amidst turmoil. "The Pale Complexion of True Love" tells a story beyond words - it captures unrequited affection met with indifference. This haunting portrayal reminds us how rejection can leave scars on even the most ardent hearts. Le Petit Journal's illustration after an election exposes society's collective scorn for failed politicians. It serves as a reminder that public opinion can swiftly turn from adoration to derision when promises remain unfulfilled. Physiognomy enthusiasts find themselves engrossed in "Passions from Physiognomy, " an engraving that delves into facial expressions associated with various emotions. Among them lies scorn – depicted vividly enough to make one shudder at its intensity. "Mull'd Sake, " an engraving reminiscent of merry gatherings gone awry, portrays individuals consumed by their own self-righteousness and disdain for others' enjoyment. It serves as a cautionary tale against allowing bitterness to spoil life's simple pleasures. "In the ruins, is that all?" asks Le Rire Rouge's front cover illustration, capturing both despair and mockery in equal measure. Scorn becomes intertwined with grief as shattered dreams give way to bitter laughter amidst destruction.