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Unwanted Collection (#2)

"Unwanted: Exploring the Intricacies of Desire and Rejection" Delve into the depths of human emotions as we navigate through a collection of captivating artworks

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Advert for Inecto Salons: unwanted grey hair 1930

Advert for Inecto Salons: unwanted grey hair 1930
Grey hair. It is womens privilage to claim a youthful appearance yet greyness frequently bars the way. Gey hair can be banished easily and quickly with Inecto

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Boatman unhappy about influx of tourism to Cornwal

Boatman unhappy about influx of tourism to Cornwal
A Real Grievance Visitor: " Hows Business?" Boatman: " Business! Why there ain t no businesssince these ere blessed bicycles come inter fashion

Background imageUnwanted Collection: A Boy Is Shamed

A Boy Is Shamed
United States: c. 1938. A boy is shamed with many fingers pointing at him

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Boys / School / Patient

Boys / School / Patient
Two schoolboys subject a third to the unwanted ministrations of a doctor, who forces medicine down his throat. Date: 1930

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Street music: Unwelcome musician, c. 1835

Street music: Unwelcome musician, c. 1835
A rotund servant bribes a noisy street musician with three pence to move on, as his playing is disturbing the master of the house

Background imageUnwanted Collection: LITTLE BUFFER CHAIR

LITTLE BUFFER CHAIR
A baby being given a drink whilst sitting on a Little Buffer chair, placed on a newspaper to avoid unwanted spillages. Date: 1930s

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Stray Dogs in Pound

Stray Dogs in Pound
A Foundling: Lost, stray or unwanted dogs have been caught and put into the pound to await their fates. Hopefully the owners or new ones will take them home soon. Date: 1870s

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Scrap metal bales

Scrap metal bales being stored before being sold on to companies who can remelt the bales and convert them into new metallic goods. Photographed in Trinidad

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Junk mail

Junk mail

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Hansel and Gretel enter the wood

Hansel and Gretel enter the wood

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Child Left at Convent

Child Left at Convent
An inconvenient child is left at a convent door

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Clothing Poster

Clothing Poster
Poster for the Personal Service League requesting that unwanted clothes be donated to be distributed to those who need them

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Does No One Want me ?

Does No One Want me ?
Does no one want me ? (No, we don t understand this one either...)

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Abandoning Child, Paris

Abandoning Child, Paris
A working-class couple, unable to support their child, leave it at the Hospice des Enfants- Trouves (Hospice of found infants), Paris

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Haul of Octopuses / France

Haul of Octopuses / France
Breton fishermen catch an unwanted haul of octopuses!

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Removing Stains

Removing Stains
Pouring a kettle of boiling water onto a garment placed over a bowl is a good way of removing unwanted stains

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Child abandoned in the woods

Child abandoned in the woods
A child abandoned in the woods -- it looks like a baby, rather than Hansel and Gretel

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Weber / Oberon / Liebig 3

Weber / Oberon / Liebig 3
Act two, scene two : at the court of Haroun el Rashid, Huon rescues Reiza from an unwanted marriage and, helped by a magic horn, carries her off

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Uses for Umbrella

Uses for Umbrella
and another use for your umbrella... (the dog approves her action enthusiastically)

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Man propositions a woman on the street

Man propositions a woman on the street
He: May I protect you from the sun, senorita She (to herself): Is it me or my watch hes after Date: 1878

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Baby Abandoned / 1860

Baby Abandoned / 1860
A mother abandoning her child at a convent baby wheel

Background imageUnwanted Collection: Picnic Spoilt

Picnic Spoilt
A country party in the grounds of a stately home is spoilt by some unwanted & unwelcome guests including a boxer & a hungry dog that secures itself a roast fowl

Background imageUnwanted Collection: BABY ABANDONED IN TOUR

BABY ABANDONED IN TOUR
The " tour" in which parents could place infants they wished to abandon. When the bell was pulled the sisters would revolve the tour 180 degrees and collect the baby




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"Unwanted: Exploring the Intricacies of Desire and Rejection" Delve into the depths of human emotions as we navigate through a collection of captivating artworks. From an enchanting 18th-century fan that whispers tales of seduction to a passionate embrace captured on paper in 1917, these pieces offer glimpses into the complexities affection. Transport yourself back to 1746 London with "A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, " where hidden desires may have lurked behind closed doors. Meanwhile, "Would a body mind" invites contemplation on the interplay between physical and mental connections, depicted in vibrant colors. Intrigue unfolds further with "The Broken Fan, " an artwork that hints at sexual seduction during the opulent days of the 18th century. Contrastingly, "Man and Woman (Embrace)" portrays an intimate moment frozen in time, evoking both tenderness and vulnerability. Step into another era with "The Pair, " showcasing ink strokes that capture raw passion from c. 1907. On a different note, Charles Dickens' illustration from Nicholas Nickleby sheds light on the internal economy within Dotheboys Hall—a reminder that unwanted experiences can extend beyond personal relationships. As we explore deeper, "Unwanted Affection" confronts us with conflicting emotions rendered beautifully on canvas. In contrast to this emotional turmoil is "Assist the Remedies of Nature, " reminding us to seek solace in nature's healing powers. Adding a touch of humor amidst these profound reflections is a comic postcard featuring a woman's unexpected fall into a dustbin—an amusing reminder that not all attention is desired or appreciated. Finally, immerse yourself in "The Admirers, " an oil painting capturing unrequited love's bittersweet essence—reminding us that even unwelcome affections can leave lasting impressions upon our hearts.