Stupidity Collection (#2)

Certain City macaronis drinking asses milk, c1770. A woman with her hand round an asss neck handing out mugs of milk to finely dressed men

The Polling, 1758. Artist: Peter La Cave
The Polling, 1758; a polling booth on election day with reserve voters being brought up; one, an old soldier who has lost both arms and a leg; the other an imbecile. Third and final state of the plate

A monument dedicated to posterity in commemoration of ye incredible folly transacted in... 1720. The figure of Fortune is conducted by Folly in a chair drawn by the South Sea and other Companies

sloth crushed Poverty Deficiency Story series title
The sloth is crushed by Poverty and Deficiency Story of the sloth (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

The Weighing House By William Hogarth. Weighing The Degrees Of Dumbness And Foolishness. Text Below Says: "A
The Weighing House By William Hogarth. Weighing The Degrees Of Dumbness And Foolishness. Text Below Says: " A. Absolute Gravity. B. Conatus Against Absolute Gravity. C. Practical Gravity. D

Loopt Loopt Met Groot Verblyden, , Hier Salmen twyf van Lije Snyden, 17th century. Artist: HW Weydman
Loopt Loopt Met Groot Verblyden, Hier Salmen twyf van Lije Snyden, 17th century. This image shows a quack doctor about to make an incision in a womans head to remove the stones that are supposedly

As far back as his Grandfather, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
As far back as his Grandfather, 1799. Plate 39 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression

Neither more or less, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Neither more or less, 1799. Plate 41 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression

You who cannot, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
You who cannot, 1799. Plate 42 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political

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Sheep following robot

The Man Whose Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman
The Man Whose Entire Outfit of Hotel, Railroad, and Streamship Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman. Cartoon by H. M. Bateman illustrating the sorry tale of a man who did not keep hold of his

Two Isle of Wight Farmers assess a tricky situation
Why the Natives are called Isle of Wight Calves. " Well, what shall us do Bill? Is pose there baint nothin else but to Cut his ed off." Date: 1907

French Theatre -- Science et Anerye
Science et Anerye (Science and Stupidity), a morality play. Showing an allegorical female figure representing Stupidity in a black cloak with a donkeys head, legs and tail attached to her

Allegory Wealth Lust Stupidity late 16th century
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Allegory of Peace, Remoldus Eynhoudts, Peter Paul Rubens, 1623 - 1679

Martinchos Other Folly in the Bull Ring at Saragossa, after a painting by Francisco Goya
XIR154172 Martinchos Other Folly in the Bull Ring at Saragossa, after a painting by Francisco Goya (1746-1828) (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); D

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Wit - owl
An owl to wit. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a wit, from a candle, via a porcupine and owl

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"Exploring the Depths of Stupidity: A Collection of Artistic Insights" In a world filled with complexities, stupidity often finds its way to the forefront. From humorous mishaps to thought-provoking scenarios, stupidity takes on various forms that leave us both amused and bewildered. Just like surgery cures ailments, it seems that there should be a remedy for this peculiar human trait. As we delve into the realm of art, we encounter Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky's masterpiece capturing two children sitting barefoot on a sunny bench. Their innocent faces reflect the purity untouched by the burdensome weight of stupidity. Leonid Terentievich Chupyatov's painting "La petite fille sur un cube" portrays a young girl reaching for flowers with elegance and grace. In her innocence lies an untainted spirit free from foolishness. Meanwhile, in Andrei Andreyevich Popov's depiction of a classroom scene titled "A l'ecole, " chaos ensues as mischievous boys pull pranks while their teacher reprimands one boy by his ear. It serves as a reminder that even education cannot always shield us from moments of idiocy. Moving beyond paintings, etchings such as "Female Riddle" and lithographs like "Devoured by a Lion" highlight how ignorance can lead individuals astray or even become their downfall. Medieval engravings depicting leper persecution remind us how fear and lack of understanding can breed acts driven by sheer stupidity rather than compassion. "The Kitten Pilgrims: Stork Ignorance, " portrayed in vibrant colors through lithography, illustrates how ignorance blinds us from embracing diversity and accepting others without prejudice. Mikhail Sergeyevich Bashilov's painting "Petit dejeuner (Breakfast)" showcases everyday life where simplicity reigns supreme over foolishness. The harmonious scene invites reflection on what truly matters amidst the chaos of human folly.