Shock Collection (#2)

Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the descent of the holy spirit
5306072 Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the descent of the holy spirit; Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone
5311545 An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone. The animals lower jaw was fixed and a rope tied the upper one to a dynamometer

A coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient
5311890 A coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient in a saline bath)

A father finding his daughter dead, 1850
3478338 A father finding his daughter dead, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father finding his daughter dead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon on Russian secret police
2603889 Cartoon on Russian secret police; (add.info.: Cartoon on the Russian secret police. From "L'Assiette au Beurre", Paris, 13 March 1909)

An Electric Shock: Small boy shown giving a native american child a shock with a static electric machine
545088 An Electric Shock: Small boy shown giving a native american child a shock with a static electric machine. Bon Marche trade card, Paris

Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition at the Grafton
ILN195636 Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition at the Grafton Galleries, 1910 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Reynolds

Death of a Knight
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing the gruesome death of a knight

Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer Date: 20th century

The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head when thrown from the crowd into the car. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, 28th March 1983

Halloween night
Vampire castle in moon light

Robin and Richard were two pretty men - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Its ten in the morning and two men have overslept, to the horror of one of them, although the other one appears unconcerned

Shark Confronts Puffer Fish
Great white shark confronting a porcupine puffer fish

Picture No. 12479487
Dead parakeet after hitting a window. For birds, Date:

Indri (Indri indri) calling, Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Madagascar

Guardian of the island
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Edge of the world
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. A woman at her dressing table flinches at a skeleton holding up a mirror to her - a reminder of mortality

The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. This scene is set in the artist's native Antwerp, identifiable because of the famous church spire in the distance

One Hundred Pictures by Kyosai (image 6 of 6), between 1863 and 1866. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
One Hundred Pictures by Kyosai (image 6 of 6), between 1863 and 1866

Un Guerrier électrisé, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Guerrier electrise, 1844. An Electrified Warrior. Le Physicien: Tel est, messieurs, l'effet veritablement extraordinaire de la pile de Volta!'

Carotte du Restaurant, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Carotte du Restaurant, 1844. - J'offrirai a monsieur un petit diner distingue et pas cher'. - Tres bien! - Six douzaines marennes

C'est t'y à vous c'hien là ?, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est t'y a vous c'hien la ?, 1847. Is this your dog? From Tout ce qu'on voudra, no. 20

Mercury and Io, 1632. Creator: Willem Ossenbeeck
Mercury and Io, 1632. Io, who was transformed into a cow by Juno, is returned to her father Inachus by Mercury

Impressions de vendages, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Impressions de vendages, 19th century. Harvest impressions

Mishler, Larraine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mishler, Larraine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Encore mes créanciers, toujours... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Encore mes creanciers, toujours... 19th century. Man complaining about creditors

Bolted!" An Impending Catastrophe, 1890. Creator: Unknown. Bolted!" An Impending Catastrophe, 1890
Bolted!" An Impending Catastrophe, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Henri Rochefort (Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Luçay, 1831-1913, dit), journal... c1846-1913
Henri Rochefort (Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Lucay, 1831-1913, dit), journaliste, homme politique et ecrivain, between 1846 and 1913

"More Frightened Than Hurt", 1890. Creator: John Charlton. "More Frightened Than Hurt", 1890
"More Frightened Than Hurt", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Diane découvrant la grossesse de Callisto, between 1635 and 1640. Creator: Michel Dorigny
Diane decouvrant la grossesse de Callisto, between 1635 and 1640. Diana discovers the pregnant Callisto. In the shade of drapery hanging from a tree, Diana and her nymphs discover Callisto

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1932

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1932

Wang Pu (Oho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for... c. 1843
Wang Pu (Oho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for Children (Nijushiko doji kagami)", c. 1843

"James II. in his Palace of Whitehall, Receiving the News...", 1850. Creator: Unknown. "James II
"James II. in his Palace of Whitehall, Receiving the News of the Landing of the Prince of Orange in 1688" - painted by E. M. Ward, A.R.A. 1850. Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London

The Dead Mother and Her Child, 1901. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Dead Mother and Her Child, 1901

"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Minos
In Greek mythology, Minos was a mythical king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. After his death, Minos became a judge of the dead in Hades. Engraving from 1870

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunk woman in park Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man falling off a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Caricatures of the Salon des Refuses of 1864 (litho)
CHT468173 Caricatures of the Salon des Refuses of 1864 (litho) by Darjoy, Alfred (1832-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Shell-shocked Italian soldier with bandage, WW1
Shell-shocked Italian soldier with bandage, travelling in a railway compartment, First World War. Drawing by Robert Sargeant Austin. circa 1918

Green Skull With Monsters and Zombies

Comic Postcard - Greyhound Racing - The hares run by electricity, Bill Is it? I wish they d give the blinkin dorg I backed a few shocks then!. Date: 1926

Four old ladies chat in Abbey Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Two of the women are dressed identically and look like twins. They stand in the same attitude and carry handbags the same way

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"From Moon Bombers to Electric Shocks: A Captivating Journey of Shocking Surprises. " In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Sunday Sport uncovers the mind-boggling discovery of a World War Two bomber found on the moon – an astonishing twist in history's tales. Harpo Marx's comedic brilliance shines through in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), leaving audiences in fits of laughter and shock at his hilarious antics. Fra Angelico's masterpiece, The Annunciation (c1438-1445), captivates with its divine beauty, evoking awe and wonder that transcends time. Witness bolts of electricity discharging in Nikola Tesla's lab - a mesmerizing spectacle that leaves us spellbound by the power and potential hidden within nature itself. Behold the innocence captured in a portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua) - its wide-eyed gaze elicits both surprise and delight from all who encounter it. A naked little girl looking into her reflection reveals vulnerability and innocence, provoking introspection as we ponder our own self-perception through her innocent eyes. Mabel Poulton dazzles onscreen in Maurice Elvey's Palais de Danse (1928), leaving viewers shocked by her exceptional talent and undeniable charm. Legends come alive as an Irish sea serpent is spotted off Kilkee, Ireland - an enigmatic creature that sparks curiosity and astonishment among locals and visitors alike. Hoffmann shocks audiences with his electrifying performance, captivating their attention with every move he makes - headlining a show that will leave you breathless. Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)'s allure radiates from John Singer Sargent's brushstrokes; this iconic painting continues to stun viewers with its timeless elegance even today.