Shock Collection (#22)

Woman with surprised look

Alchemical gold, 19th century
Alchemical gold. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist (centre) holding out a sample of molten gold. Either side, a man and woman look on in amazement

Jekyll and Hyde story illustration, 1880s
Jekyll and Hyde story illustration. 1880s artwork illustrating the novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Scottish novelist Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894)

Human eye, infrared image C013 / 7322
MODEL RELEASED. Human eye, close-up infrared image. This is the right-hand eye of a 21-year-old man, with raised eyebrow and distended pupil

GEORG WILHELM RICHMANN (1711-1753). German-born Russian physicist. Dr. Richmann struck dead by an electrical shock, 1753, while conducting an experiment similar to Benjamin Franklins famous kite

ELECTRIC SHOCK, 1881. Introduction of the Study of Electricity, North Carolina. Wood engraving, American, after Joseph Becker, 1881

Descent of Montgolfier balloon
The descent of the Montgolfier balloon, landing in countryside to the consternation of local farmers. 1783

Enter the Villain by Sala
A fashionably dressed 1920s flapper finds that her new-found confidence is sorely tested by the appearance of a small mouse. Date: 1927

The Sketch Summer Number front cover 1934
Stylish, graphic front cover of The Sketch Summer Number featuring a swimmer surprised to find a fish on the end of her bathing cap. Date: 1934

Business Notes Illustrated - Receiving an Unexpected Rise A Gentleman is accidently lifted aloft by a warehouse crane outside a warehouse. Date: circa 1909

A Flimsy Excuse
A red-haired young thing wearing the skimpiest of red lingerie is shocked at the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Her dignity is little preserved by the thinest of see through drapes

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - A Weak Return A Policeman aids a totally sozzled young gentleman to return to his abode into the rather shocked care of the housemaid. Date: circa 1903

The Curate who saw red by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the comic master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing an irate curate kicking the local vicar and upsetting his cup of tea, much to the shock of polite onlookers

People coming out to see what is happening
Mrs Bobbity and her neighbours coming out to see what is happening -- the van driver gets hold of Dobbin. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow sitting on the ivy growing on the garden wall. He looks down to find that the crust is no longer there. Date: 1937

False-set-o
A women singing on stage hits the high note and her dentures come flying out. 1930

Shock Proof Car Clock
A shock proof car clock (with luminous figures), which adheres to the dashboard by means of its rubber casing. Only 7 shillings and 9 pence from Harrods of London. Date: 1930s

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

Removal man running after the horse and van
One of the removal men (the van driver) running after the horse and van, surprised that steady old Dobbin would run off like that. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow shocked to find the nest empty
Jack Sparrow returns to the nest, and is shocked to find it empty. Date: 1937

Lady in Harem pants draws amazed reactions
A rotund lady draws breath (it appears she has been wound in to a VERY tight corset!) as she ascends some steep stares, but also draws gasps of astonishment from three gentleman

Lord Kitchener, headlines announcing his death
Newspaper headlines on a large poster, announcing the death by drowning of Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916). He died when HMS Hampshire, on which he was travelling

Boy on beach with Sea Mine
" Look what I ve found Mummie!" A small boy discovers a mine on the beach whilst making a sandcastle. His Mother is fainting in shock at this explosive discovery. Date: 1940s

Italy / 775 / Pavia Siege
The siege of Pavia seen from the ramparts Date: 775

Dangerous fashions in the street
The dangers of impractical fashions in the street. The reintroduction of the trained skirt, even for walking dresses, proves inconvenient and possibly fatal! Date: 1871

First fatal automobile accident, 1834
First fatal automobile accident. 19th century artwork of the explosion of a steam stagecoach in Paisley, Scotland, on 29 July 1834

Surprised woman

Cat watching sleeping man, artwork

Meteoric impact, 17th century. This fall of a meteor to Earth was observed in Styria, Austria, an event that is recorded as having taken place in August 1618

Hydropathy, satirical artwork
Hydropathy. Satirical artwork showing a patient being doused in ice-cold water as part of a form of water cure. This was known historically as hydropathy, and is now known as hydrotherapy

Static electricity, 19th century
Static electricity. Demonstrator holding a sheet of statically charged tissue paper, while using his other hand to induce a spark of electricity

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1965. Sideshow poster by Snap Wyatt featuring the Electric Girl, c1965

Buell Firebolt America

UT, US, Thunderstorm over Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef NP, dusk, from Boulder Mountain. Dixie National Forest

Double page spread in a diary for 10-15 December
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 10-15 December. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

DFP car speeding through the desert
A car manufactured by DFP -- Doriot, Flandrin & Parant -- is driven through the desert by four French tourists, causing shock and surprise to people and camels

Shell Shock by George Ranstead
An original pen & ink drawing illustrating a play on words. A young man with shell shock looks away in terror at a cracked hard boiled egg

Shock troop training WWI
German shock troops training at Sedan during World War I

Childrens entertainment
A large group of children sitting on the floor, watching some kind of entertainment. Some are smiling, others looking up in shock or wonder, or just concentrating hard

Terrified by modern female fashion
The Harem Skar em!! Not in those trousers! A lady in the latest fashion, based on the costume of the Turkish Harem - causes men to flee from her path in surprise

Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (2 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Men and young boys fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings

Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (4 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Young men, boys and women of all ages fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings

Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (1 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Men and young boys fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings

Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (3 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Men and young boys fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings

Shock absorbers in action
An artistic photograph of a train suspension system in action, absorbing the shock of the wheel on a rail when in motion. A photograph used in an advertisement for Rocksil rock wool - used

A party in France
A smartly-dressed gentleman looks surprised and rather terrified at something that is out of view; a number of guests stare at him disapprovingly, unimpressed that he is making a scene

An Astronomical Note
A Second Eclipse of the Sun. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Electric Shock Machine, on Derby Day, 1860
Engraving, originally entitled Two Shocks a Penny, showing an electric shock machine which was part of the entertainments at Epsom Racecourse, on Derby Day 1860

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"From Moon Bombers to Electric Shocks: A Captivating Journey of Shocking Surprises. " In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Sunday Sport uncovers the mind-boggling discovery of a World War Two bomber found on the moon – an astonishing twist in history's tales. Harpo Marx's comedic brilliance shines through in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), leaving audiences in fits of laughter and shock at his hilarious antics. Fra Angelico's masterpiece, The Annunciation (c1438-1445), captivates with its divine beauty, evoking awe and wonder that transcends time. Witness bolts of electricity discharging in Nikola Tesla's lab - a mesmerizing spectacle that leaves us spellbound by the power and potential hidden within nature itself. Behold the innocence captured in a portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua) - its wide-eyed gaze elicits both surprise and delight from all who encounter it. A naked little girl looking into her reflection reveals vulnerability and innocence, provoking introspection as we ponder our own self-perception through her innocent eyes. Mabel Poulton dazzles onscreen in Maurice Elvey's Palais de Danse (1928), leaving viewers shocked by her exceptional talent and undeniable charm. Legends come alive as an Irish sea serpent is spotted off Kilkee, Ireland - an enigmatic creature that sparks curiosity and astonishment among locals and visitors alike. Hoffmann shocks audiences with his electrifying performance, captivating their attention with every move he makes - headlining a show that will leave you breathless. Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)'s allure radiates from John Singer Sargent's brushstrokes; this iconic painting continues to stun viewers with its timeless elegance even today.