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Upset Collection (#5)

"Upset: A Rollercoaster of Emotions Unleashed" Consequences can be a bitter pill to swallow, as illustrated by William Heath Robinson's thought-provoking artwork

Background imageUpset Collection: The Little Potters, 1883 (oil on canvas)

The Little Potters, 1883 (oil on canvas)
2830782 The Little Potters, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Ross, Christian Meyer (1843-1904); 81.3x57.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: dated C M Ross)

Background imageUpset Collection: The rulers of Norway in Paris, what happened to them in the park of Versailles (colour litho)

The rulers of Norway in Paris, what happened to them in the park of Versailles (colour litho)
2815013 The rulers of Norway in Paris, what happened to them in the park of Versailles (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rulers of Norway in Paris)

Background imageUpset Collection: Little Marygold was a golden statue, illustration from

Little Marygold was a golden statue, illustration from
STC411989 Little Marygold was a golden statue, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageUpset Collection: Advertisement for James Pyles Pearline, c. 1880 (colour litho)

Advertisement for James Pyles Pearline, c. 1880 (colour litho)
HGL396867 Advertisement for James Pyles Pearline, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Background imageUpset Collection: Marie and Germain from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving)

Marie and Germain from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving)
CHT420004 Marie and Germain from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Ah)

Background imageUpset Collection: Peepy, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Peepy, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465553 Peepy, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageUpset Collection: King Midas and his Daughter, from The Childrens Hour

King Midas and his Daughter, from The Childrens Hour
IL262820 King Midas and his Daughter, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

Background imageUpset Collection: The Christmas Pie or Richards Choice, 1795 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Christmas Pie or Richards Choice, 1795 (hand-coloured engraving)
695553 The Christmas Pie or Richards Choice, 1795 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageUpset Collection: I found the family in no way disposed for battle

I found the family in no way disposed for battle
617070 I found the family in no way disposed for battle, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imageUpset Collection: The Stoppage of the Bank, c. 1827 (oil on panel)

The Stoppage of the Bank, c. 1827 (oil on panel)
BAG140184 The Stoppage of the Bank, c.1827 (oil on panel) by Sharples, Rolinda (1794-1838); 83.8x120.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Browne, Cavanagh, Browne and Bayley)

Background imageUpset Collection: Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804

Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO191219 Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageUpset Collection: Illustration for The Milkmaid and the Milk Can, from Fables

Illustration for The Milkmaid and the Milk Can, from Fables
PER190893 Illustration for The Milkmaid and the Milk Can, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) (engraving) by Dore

Background imageUpset Collection: MS 66060-66061 Hours of the Cross: Compline, The Entombment (vellum)

MS 66060-66061 Hours of the Cross: Compline, The Entombment (vellum)
STC67631 MS 66060-66061 Hours of the Cross: Compline, The Entombment (vellum) by Hesdin, Jacquemart de (fl.1380-1411); Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels

Background imageUpset Collection: Couple after an argument (chromolitho)

Couple after an argument (chromolitho)
5995934 Couple after an argument (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple after an argument. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageUpset Collection: An Unfortunate Upset (chromolitho)

An Unfortunate Upset (chromolitho)
5988741 An Unfortunate Upset (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unfortunate Upset. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageUpset Collection: Thoughtful Child (oil on canvas)

Thoughtful Child (oil on canvas)
1769872 Thoughtful Child (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 52.1x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoughtful Child; Bimbo pensoso. Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageUpset Collection: Upset of the 'Jupiter'Steamer, in the Severn (engraving)

Upset of the "Jupiter"Steamer, in the Severn (engraving)
1101840 Upset of the " Jupiter" Steamer, in the Severn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upset of the " Jupiter" Steamer)

Background imageUpset Collection: The last Pet (engraving)

The last Pet (engraving)
961444 The last Pet (engraving) by Rotta, Antonio (1828-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last Pet. Engraving after an original painting by Antonio Rotta (1828-1903)

Background imageUpset Collection: Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving)

Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving)
985920 Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 45.6x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode (Plate II). From Les Satyres (French title)

Background imageUpset Collection: A Fallen Horse, (red chalk)

A Fallen Horse, (red chalk)
827599 A Fallen Horse, (red chalk) by Dandini, Pietro (1646-1712); 27x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fallen Horse. Pietro Dandini (1646-1712). Red chalk

Background imageUpset Collection: The Model, 1894 (oil on canvas)

The Model, 1894 (oil on canvas)
651261 The Model, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 78.1x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Model. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on canvas. Dated April 1894

Background imageUpset Collection: Woman with a Painting; La Femme au Tableau, (oil on canvas)

Woman with a Painting; La Femme au Tableau, (oil on canvas)
656654 Woman with a Painting; La Femme au Tableau, (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with a Painting; La Femme au Tableau. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

Background imageUpset Collection: The Peacemaker, (oil on canvas)

The Peacemaker, (oil on canvas)
658276 The Peacemaker, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 63.8x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacemaker. Heywood Hardy (1843-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageUpset Collection: Othellos First Suspicion (oil on panel)

Othellos First Suspicion (oil on panel)
659836 Othellos First Suspicion (oil on panel) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 53.3x41.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageUpset Collection: Two babies sitting up in bed, one being supported by a nurse

Two babies sitting up in bed, one being supported by a nurse
MNY380849 Two babies sitting up in bed, one being supported by a nurse, the other holding a toy car and crying at the Maternity Center Association at 70th Street East River, New York

Background imageUpset Collection: My Darling Girl (pen & ink on paper)

My Darling Girl (pen & ink on paper)
WAG451521 My Darling Girl (pen & ink on paper) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); 30.6x25.2 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageUpset Collection: Nostalgia, 55. 8 x 44cm (oil on panel)

Nostalgia, 55. 8 x 44cm (oil on panel)
658817 Nostalgia, 55.8 x 44cm (oil on panel) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86); 55.8x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nostalgia. Charles Baugniet (1814-1886). Oil on panel

Background imageUpset Collection: Mourning, (oil on canvas)

Mourning, (oil on canvas)
658768 Mourning, (oil on canvas) by Uhde, Fritz von (1848-1911); 105x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mourning. Fritz Karl Hermann von Uhde (1848-1911). Oil on canvas

Background imageUpset Collection: He won t be happy till he gets it! (colour litho)

He won t be happy till he gets it! (colour litho)
726937 He won t be happy till he gets it! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears soap, featuring a crying baby in a basin)

Background imageUpset Collection: Rickshaw accident, c. 1900 (coloured photo)

Rickshaw accident, c. 1900 (coloured photo)
CHT349885 Rickshaw accident, c.1900 (coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageUpset Collection: The Restitution, 1901 (oil on canvas)

The Restitution, 1901 (oil on canvas)
XIR26294 The Restitution, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 172x128 cm; Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUpset Collection: The Removal of crucifixes from schools in Paris, from La Presse Illustree

The Removal of crucifixes from schools in Paris, from La Presse Illustree
CHT165178 The Removal of crucifixes from schools in Paris, from La Presse Illustree, 20th February 1881 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gerlier (b.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUpset Collection: Reading in the Garden; or Woman in Red Hat, c. 1880-1882 (pastel and charcoal on canvas)

Reading in the Garden; or Woman in Red Hat, c. 1880-1882 (pastel and charcoal on canvas)
1196576 Reading in the Garden; or Woman in Red Hat, c. 1880-1882 (pastel and charcoal on canvas) by Gonzales, Eva (1849-83); 38.5x55.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageUpset Collection: Never Mind!, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Never Mind!, 1884 (oil on canvas)
987321 Never Mind!, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 83.8x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Never Mind! Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1884

Background imageUpset Collection: A Passing Cloud (oil on canvas)

A Passing Cloud (oil on canvas)
1772137 A Passing Cloud (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 98x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Passing Cloud. Arthur Hughes (1830-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageUpset Collection: All Kinds of Mishaps (coloured engraving)

All Kinds of Mishaps (coloured engraving)
979201 All Kinds of Mishaps (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Kinds of Mishaps.); © Look and Learn

Background imageUpset Collection: A Canoeing Expedition on a West African River, a Traders Story (engraving)

A Canoeing Expedition on a West African River, a Traders Story (engraving)
1051131 A Canoeing Expedition on a West African River, a Traders Story (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUpset Collection: Country Sleighing, New England (engraving)

Country Sleighing, New England (engraving)
1053299 Country Sleighing, New England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country Sleighing, New England)

Background imageUpset Collection: The Cost of Coals (engraving)

The Cost of Coals (engraving)
960015 The Cost of Coals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cost of Coals, with images of skeletal figures of Death, and coal miners)

Background imageUpset Collection: A small child looking upset (engraving)

A small child looking upset (engraving)
959990 A small child looking upset (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mothers Cross)

Background imageUpset Collection: La lecon interrompue. Creator: Geraud Vidal

La lecon interrompue. Creator: Geraud Vidal
La lecon interrompue. [The interreupted lesson]

Background imageUpset Collection: Prison Scene, 1854. Creator: John Adams Elder

Prison Scene, 1854. Creator: John Adams Elder
Prison Scene, 1854

Background imageUpset Collection: She didn't come

She didn't come
Kate Weber

Background imageUpset Collection: A brother comforts his sister during the long summer school holidays as she has no one to

A brother comforts his sister during the long summer school holidays as she has no one to skip with. 1st August 1963

Background imageUpset Collection: Manchester United fans mourn the departure of Eric Cantona. 13th August 1998

Manchester United fans mourn the departure of Eric Cantona. 13th August 1998

Background imageUpset Collection: Blues fans mob the shirtless Howard Gayle after the news of relegation

Blues fans mob the shirtless Howard Gayle after the news of relegation. A draw against Southampton was not enough to maintain Blues First Division status

Background imageUpset Collection: Tears of despair from Birmingham City winger Howard Gayle as he leaves the pitch at St

Tears of despair from Birmingham City winger Howard Gayle as he leaves the pitch at St Andrew s. A draw against Southampton was not enough to maintain Blues First Division status

Background imageUpset Collection: The first meeting with Santa was all a bit too much for little Michael Edwards at

The first meeting with Santa was all a bit too much for little Michael Edwards at Lewiss department store in Liverpool. But he loved his present... a toy gun. 17th December 1992




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"Upset: A Rollercoaster of Emotions Unleashed" Consequences can be a bitter pill to swallow, as illustrated by William Heath Robinson's thought-provoking artwork. (Picture No. 11768863) The FA Cup Semi Final at Villa Park between Crystal Palace and Liverpool left fans in a state of grief, with the former emerging victorious with a stunning 4-3 victory. In this comic postcard, we see a little girl marooned on a pile of sand at the seaside, symbolizing the feeling of being stranded in despair. Simon of Cyrene helping Jesus carry his Cross reminds us that even in moments of great upset, there are those who lend their support and lighten our burdens. Ugolino da Siena's masterpiece "The Last Supper" captures the profound sorrow felt during times of betrayal and loss. Mummys' suffragette movement represents another form - fighting for equality amidst societal resistance. Louis Wain's depiction showcases how finding solace in furry companions can bring comfort during trying times. Silhouette art titled "Enough to Make a Saint Swear" perfectly encapsulates the frustration that often accompanies upsets. Breaking bad news is never easy; it shakes foundations and disrupts lives. And when overwhelmed by emotions, sometimes all we need is to recline on a couch like the woman depicted here – seeking solace within ourselves. Life throws unexpected curveballs that leave us feeling upset but remember that every setback presents an opportunity for growth and resilience. Let these diverse illustrations remind you that even amid turmoil, hope shines through if we open our hearts to it.