Shocked Collection (#6)

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris
NCO193118 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty (engraving)
5207614 The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty)

An Irish Howl: meeting of the National Convention of United Irishmen being shown the horrors of republicanism
5997517 An Irish Howl: meeting of the National Convention of United Irishmen being shown the horrors of republicanism exemplified by the French Revolution, 1799 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen robbed at gunpoint by bandits, near Rome, Italy (engraving)
6000512 Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen robbed at gunpoint by bandits, near Rome, Italy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Self-portrait as a surprised and terrified man (oil on canvas)
5617613 Self-portrait as a surprised and terrified man (oil on canvas) by Ducreux, Joseph (1735-1802); 91.5 x 73.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An unfortunate mishap in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974586 An unfortunate mishap in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unfortunate mishap in the year 2000)

The Merry Widower (colour litho)
964611 The Merry Widower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Widower. From Truth, 25 December 1907.); © Look and Learn

With the China Squadron, "The Lost Cord"(engraving)
1046020 With the China Squadron, " The Lost Cord" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron, " The Lost Cord")

Scene from Beauty and the Beast (colour litho)
979378 Scene from Beauty and the Beast (colour litho) by Boyle, Eleanor Vere (1825-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Beauty and the Beast.); © Look and Learn

An escaped elephant on the rampage in the Cafe de la Comedie in Perigueux, France (colour litho)
3097548 An escaped elephant on the rampage in the Cafe de la Comedie in Perigueux, France (colour litho) by French School

T would make your heart with pity melt, tears to your eyes twould draw, could he relate the pangs he felt
3627298 T would make your heart with pity melt, tears to your eyes twould draw, could he relate the pangs he felt, - the damsel, all she saw (colour litho) by English School

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub
2966809 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The election campaign. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796397 The election campaign. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Dufour, Emilien Leon Jean (fl.c.1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The election campaign)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786575 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Morin, Louis (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 24 October 1908.); © Look and Learn

"We re here to learn the farmers trade;to swing a flail or to use a spade. "(colour litho)
2776750 " We re here to learn the farmers trade; to swing a flail or to use a spade." (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V

A cow attacking an aeroplane in the American Midwest (colour litho)
2779650 A cow attacking an aeroplane in the American Midwest (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cow attacking an aeroplane in the American Midwest)

A Little Hero (Colour Litho)
2783480 A Little Hero (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little hero. The boy Oreste Niccolini, while playing near Cavoretto, near an electric cabin)

Back from the dead (colour litho)
2782226 Back from the dead (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from the dead. Un Faux Mort)

Dramatic robbery of a jewellery shop in Marseilles (colour litho)
2779167 Dramatic robbery of a jewellery shop in Marseilles (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dramatic robbery of a jewellery shop in Marseilles)

Canadian Observation Post, 1919 (oil on canvas)
CIV214367 Canadian Observation Post, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Gill, Colin Unwin (1892-1940); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English, out of copyright

Two Women in a Bed disturbed by a Cat (oil on board)
RAF227489 Two Women in a Bed disturbed by a Cat (oil on board) by Roehn, Jean Alphonse (1799-1864); 54.5x67.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Fishing of Thor and Hymir, from Folk Legends of the Sea, Harpers Magazine
STC311038 The Fishing of Thor and Hymir, from Folk Legends of the Sea, Harpers Magazine, 1902 (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Betrayal of Christ, detail of the kiss, c. 1305 (fresco) (detail of 65199)
BEN102739 The Betrayal of Christ, detail of the kiss, c.1305 (fresco) (detail of 65199) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Happy New Year (colour litho)
XJL186930 Happy New Year (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

"O! What a Surprise!"(coloured engraving)
979472 " O! What a Surprise!" (coloured engraving) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: " O! What a Surprise!")

Life in London (colour litho)
977960 Life in London (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the afflicting occurrences in life in London)

Rabbit hatching out of an Easter egg (chromolitho)
978180 Rabbit hatching out of an Easter egg (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit hatching out of an Easter egg.); © Look and Learn

Madame Hofer, a French Army cantiniere with the 28th Dragoons, learning that she has won a million francs in
3097519 Madame Hofer, a French Army cantiniere with the 28th Dragoons, learning that she has won a million francs in the lottery (colour litho) by French School

A masked woman in a trunk (colour litho)
3099226 A masked woman in a trunk (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masked woman in a trunk. Une femme masquee dans une malle)

"Link! Ar always said ar could polish him off"(coloured engraving)
957800 " Link! Ar always said ar could polish him off" (coloured engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Link)

Caricature about Impressionist painting, Mr Impressionist Painter
CHT164328 Caricature about Impressionist painting, Mr Impressionist Painter, where have you learned your art? - At the morgue

Too much salt - unpleasant surprise (chromolitho)
1094431 Too much salt - unpleasant surprise (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too much salt - unpleasant surprise)

Manchester City captain Tommy Booth has a flu jab. April 1981

A young pupil at the L. C. C. Day nursery in Regency Street
A young pupil at the L.C.C. Day nursery in Regency Street, Victoria London 8th February 1954

Heather Chasen, one of the lead actresses in the Agatha Christie written play " The Mousetrap" i seen holding a mousetrap

Whos the dummy? Window shopping in Oxford Street, London. Circa 1960

Jennie Carson and Donald Sinden during filming An Alligator Named Daisy. 27th April 1955

A group of elderly women go for a paddle in the cold sea at Southend, Essex. 1st July 1957

This cat seems shocked at its reflection

Rita Tushingham rehearsing The Knack at the Royal Court Theatre March 1962

Iggy Pop American singer 1977

Spike Milligan Actor / Comedian - December 1969

Brumas, the Manx cat - full name Champion Noend White Brumas - a prolific prize winner bred in this country and owned by Mrs Colville circa 1980

David Jason Actor - September 1974 with a stylist, having his make up done at Thames TV

Kirk Douglas American actor March 1987

a Baby looks in shock at the scary leopard behind her - it doesn t matter that its just the skin, the sixe of the teeth are enough to widen her eyes in fear!

Wimbledon footballer Vinnie Jones raises his arms as he celebrates scoring the games only goal during the English League Division One match against Manchester Utd at Plough Lane. 29th November 1986

Scene from the play Charleys Aunt. 24 December 1929

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