Array of physical actions and observable emotions associated with humans

Six vignettes on a design for a fan illustrating how to lead a moral and happy life. Stipple engraving, 1797.

An insane man (Tom Rakewell) sits on the floor manically grasping at his head, his lover (Sarah Young) cries at the spectacle while two attendants attach chains to his legs; they are surrounded by other lunatics at Bethlem hospital, London. Engraving by W. Hogarth, 1735.

A credulous congregation listening to a sermon by a fiery preacher. Engraving by T. Cook, 1798, after W. Hogarth.

An insane man (Tom Rakewell) sits on the floor manically grasping at his head, while two attendants manacle his legs: his lover, Sarah Young, cries in distress, they are surrounded by lunatics at Bethlem hospital, London. Engraving by H. Fernell after W. Hogarth, 1735.

Fifteen vignettes relating to child care, domestic medicine, effects of alcohol and eating. Etching by G. Cruikshank after himself.

Two episodes about three drunken medical students - Mr. Rapp, Mr. Manhug and Mr. Jones arriving back at their digs. Letterpress and wood engraving.

Phrenological head of Baron Lyndhurst as former Lord Chancellor. Lithograph attributed to J. Doyle, ca. 1844.

The fortunes of Peter Pickle, Esquire, whose fashionable lifestyle ends with a drink problem. Etching by R. Seymour, 1829.

A doctor asking his patients husband how she is, he replies (amidst a devasted room) that he's not sure but she certainly has a temper. Wood engraving by H ..., 1904.

1 print : line engraving with etching ; image 11.7 x 14.5 cm

A philosophy of pain / Arne Johan Vetlesen ; translated by John Irons.

Human nature and public policy : an evolutionary approach / edited by Albert Somit and Steven A. Peterson.

The human environment : an alternative evolution of behaviour / Robert A. Bugler.

The social history of the unconscious : a psychoanalysis of society / George Frankl.

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Human behavior

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An insane man (Tom Rakewell) sits on the floor manically grasping at his head, while two attendants manacle his legs: his lover, Sarah Young, cries in distress, they are surrounded by lunatics at Bethlem hospital, London. Engraving by H. Fernell after W. Hogarth, 1735.

A philosophy of pain / Arne Johan Vetlesen ; translated by John Irons.

Human nature and public policy : an evolutionary approach / edited by Albert Somit and Steven A. Peterson.

The human environment : an alternative evolution of behaviour / Robert A. Bugler.

The social history of the unconscious : a psychoanalysis of society / George Frankl.

Human behavior

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Images referencing Human behavior

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An insane man (Tom Rakewell) sits on the floor manically grasping at his head, while two attendants manacle his legs: his lover, Sarah Young, cries in distress, they are surrounded by lunatics at Bethlem hospital, London. Engraving by H. Fernell after W. Hogarth, 1735.

A philosophy of pain / Arne Johan Vetlesen ; translated by John Irons.

Human nature and public policy : an evolutionary approach / edited by Albert Somit and Steven A. Peterson.

The human environment : an alternative evolution of behaviour / Robert A. Bugler.

The social history of the unconscious : a psychoanalysis of society / George Frankl.

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