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Infortunium (The Misfortune), 1541. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)Infortunium (The Misfortune), 1541. Private Collection
The Peasant's Misfortune, after c.1619. Creator: UnknownThe Peasant's Misfortune, after c.1619
Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Hubert von HerkomerTess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "In stagnant blackness they waited through an interval which seemed endless", 1891. From "The Graphic
A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. Creator: G DurandA Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
I was in too much need of an omnibus, but as soon as it starts raining, they all seem to disappear as if by magic. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
Three people seated around a table at left as a man brings an empty plate... 1760-70Three people seated around a table at left as a man brings an empty plate, a child taking a loaf of bread at right, 1760-70
The Overthrow of Dr. Slop (Tristram Shandy), 1800-20. Creator: UnknownThe Overthrow of Dr. Slop (Tristram Shandy), 1800-20
Job Learns of His Misfortunes, 1549. Creator: Augustin HirschvogelJob Learns of His Misfortunes, 1549
A Rider Falls into Water, 1780-1820. Creator: UnknownA Rider Falls into Water, 1780-1820
Three Riders Fall from their Mounts, 1780-1820. Creator: UnknownThree Riders Fall from their Mounts, 1780-1820
Fallen Rider, 1780-1820. Creator: UnknownFallen Rider, 1780-1820
The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes, 1825. Creator: William BlakeThe Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes, 1825
The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, ca 1590. Found in the collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague
The Misfortunes of Cephalus, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino LuiniThe Misfortunes of Cephalus, c. 1520/1522
Waggoner, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus HollarWaggoner, from the Dance of Death, 1651
Compassion (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800
Plate 15: Psyche relating her misfortunes to her sisters, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60
Otway, (1652-1685), 1830. Creator: UnknownOtway, (1652-1685), 1830. Thomas Otway (1652-1685) English Restoration dramatist, educated at Winchester College, and Christ Church, Oxford which he left without a degree
Thomas Hudson, Remarkable for his Misfortunes, 1821. Creator: Robert CooperThomas Hudson, Remarkable for his Misfortunes, 1821. Portrait of the beggar Thomas Hudson, an unfortunate. Hudson (died 1767)
The Late Capt. Montriou, of the Indian Navy, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Late Capt. Montriou, of the Indian Navy, 1857. This meritorious officer, who had served continuously for thirty-two years in the service of Government in India
He was only waiting to make fun of the pursuer and the pursuit from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
He gets up, covered from head to toe in snow. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
As the last grains of powder fall into the palm of his blackened hand, a superb hare... from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
I was deprived of the happiness to pick it up... I saw a hundred times an agile rival offer it smiling to our common goddess. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
A whirlwind of smoke and ashes seizes the air you breathe. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
Happy to get away with it so cheaply. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
We will be at your door at noon without fail. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
The rippling water seems to be mocking our misfortune. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
The diligence is gone!!! from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843. Creator: BrugnotThe diligence is gone!!! from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
Humpty Dumpty sat on a Wall... 1821. Artist: Richard DightonHumpty Dumpty sat on a Wall... 1821. Alderman Wood lies in the mud outside Brandenburgh House. The cartoon refers to the fact that although Wood supported her
A London Nuisance Artist: Richard DightonA Pleasant Way to Lose an Eye, 1821. Plate IV of A London Nuisance. A butchers roundsman, not looking where he is going, has poked one of the horns of his tray in the eye of a passer by
A Heavy Fall of Snow, 1821. Artist: Richard DightonA Heavy Fall of Snow, 1821. Plate II of A London Nuisance. A man is clearing snow from above the shop front of Careless, skaite maker and the snow lands on the head of a passer- by
An Unlucky Hit, 1821. Artist: RichardAn Unlucky Hit, 1821. Plate VI of A London Nuisance. A porter walks blindly along a street, carrying a cupboard or wardrobe, with the corner of which he has struck a lady in the forehead
One of the Advantages of Gas over Oil, 1821. Artist: Richard DightonOne of the Advantages of Gas over Oil, 1821. Plate V of A London Nuisance, depicting a gas lamp exploding in the shop of I Killem, chemist, throwing debris over a passing lady and small child
The Humorous Diversion of Sliding on the Ice, c1745. Artist: Benjamin ColeThe Humorous Diversion of Sliding on the Ice, c1745. On the right a young man has slipped and hit his head where blood pours from the wound
Proteus taking a benefit according to law, 1825Proteus Taking a Benefit According to Law, 1825. Interior view of Whitecross Street Prison for debtors, London
Charles Martin restarting his Amilcar after skidding, JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926Amilcar 1097 cc. Event Entry No: 37. Driver: Martin, C. Finished: 1st. In 1100cc class, 4th. overall Starting up after skidding his car at the Fork turn. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race
Amilcar C6 of Bill Humphreys in the pits, BRDC 500 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1931. ArtistAmilcar C6 1098S cc. Event Entry No: 28. Driver: Humphreys, W.E. Retired with a broken stub-axle. Place: Brooklands. BRDC 500 Mile Race. Date: 3.10.31
RSS Hebelers Lagonda passing R Childes crashed Lea-Francis, BARC 6-Hour RaceLeft: Lagonda 1954 cc. Reg. No. XV3502. Entry No: 12. Driver: Hebeler, R.S.S. Right: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. No: 30. Official trying to extract a marker barrel from under the car. Brooklands
Lagonda passing R Childes crashed Lea-Francis, BARC 6-Hour Race, Brooklands, SurreyLagonda 1954 cc. No: 18. Drivers: Jackson, R.R./ Broomhall, C.A. Right: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. No: 30. Driver: Childes, R. Grounded on a marker barrel. Brooklands. BARC 6-hour race. Date: 29.6.29
Alfa Romeo passing R Childes crashed Lea-Francis, BARC 6-Hour Race, BrooklandsLeft: Alfa Romeo 1750 cc. Event Entry No: 22. Right: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. Event Entry No: 30. Driver: Childes, R. Grounded on a marker barrel. Place: Brooklands. BARC 6-hour race. Date: 29.6.29
Austin GE Cup model of RH Massey at the MCC Exeter Trial, Meerhay, Dorset, 1930. ArtistAustin G.E. Cup model 1938 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YF2745. Event Entry No: 100 Driver: Massey, R.H. Award: Bronze. Place: Meerhay Dorset. M.C.C. Exeter Trial. Date: 26/27.12.30
1935 Frazer-Nash TT replica being pulled out of a ford during a motoring trial, 1936Frazer-Nash TT Replica 1935 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BUV1 Later re-registered CKK238. Event Entry No: 1 Chassis No. 2145.. Place: Unidentified Trial. Date: 1936
Mountaineering accident, 19th century. We saw a toe- it seemed to belong to Moore- we saw Reynaud a flying body. From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper
Sunbeam Rapier car accident, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersSunbeam Rapier car accident, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1964. On the evening of 8th January 1964, Mrs Pat Walters skidded on ice and crashed through the barriers of a bridge in Kilnhurst
The Two Kings Children, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry WehnertThe Two Kings Children, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]
Clever Alice, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry WehnertClever Alice, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]
Crashed Zeppelin LZ 8 Deutschland II, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1911 (1933). Attempting his first Zeppelin flight, Dr Hugo Eckener crashed Deutschland II into the hangar wall after launching the airship
The Empty Cradle, 1900. Image from a one guinea prize photographic compatition. A print from Black and White Budget, Vol III, WJP Monckton, London, 13th October 1900
Amputation. A clumsy carpenter saws his own leg off
The University Boat Race, March 1912 (1935). Both the Oxford and Cambridge boats sank during the race, swamped by rough waters in the Thames
Fortune and Misfortune, or The Broken Pitcher, 1787, (1909). Artist: Louis Philibert DebucourtFortune and Misfortune, or The Broken Pitcher, 1787. After an original work by Louis Philibert Debucourt (1755-1832). From The Connoisseur, Vol. XXIII by [Otto Limited, London, 1909]
Cartoon on a riding theme, 19th century. Just as he had with ineffable grace lifted his hat to greet the ladies, the horse went on his knees, and deposited the beau in a puddle at their feet
Exhibition Stare Case, 1811. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonExhibition Stare Case, 1811. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Pandoras Box, 1655. Artist: Michel de MarollesPandoras Box, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
The Shipwrecked Sailor Boy, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). Artist: William Redmore BiggThe Shipwrecked Sailor Boy, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
Pandoras Box, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartPandoras Box, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloSacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded
The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. Artist: Leon BakstThe Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. From the Russian State Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Descent from the Cross, 16th century. Artist: Jacopo Bassano il vecchioDescent from the Cross, 16th century. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre HilariusTriptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ
Train Crash at Bellevue in 1842 (19th century). From the Chateau of Sceaux, France
Seascape with a fire in the distance, 1667. Artist: Ludolf Backhuysen ISeascape with a fire in the distance, 1667
Mr Jorrockss Bath, 1845. Mr Jorrocks, having retired early very drunk, goes sleepwalking during a violent dream and falls in Lord Bambers swimming pool from where he is rescued by other house guests
