Spied Collection

The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall
A colour illustration by Alfred Bestall showing a fantasy scene where a group of travellers are being spied on from woodland by a centaur and female imps

Tale of a Dog (engraving)
1062425 Tale of a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tale of a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

Maid spying at a keyhole (colour litho)
3094673 Maid spying at a keyhole (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid spying at a keyhole. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

She was continually beset by Spies (colour litho)
STC306825 She was continually beset by Spies (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Elizabeth Van Lew (1818-1900); ); The Stapleton Collection; American

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "He spied upon the top of a stony crag just before him a man that skipped from rock to
6008347 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " He spied upon the top of a stony crag just before him a man that skipped from rock to rock with wonderful agility" (engraving) by Dore

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "They spied a youth in a country habit, sitting at the foot of a rock behind an
6008350 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " They spied a youth in a country habit, sitting at the foot of a rock behind an ash-tree" (engraving) by Dore

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "They went on for about three quarters of a league
6008355 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " They went on for about three quarters of a league, and then among the rocks they spied Don Quixote, who had by this time put on his clothes

Sleeping nymph spied satyr naked nymph back sleeping
Sleeping nymph spied by a satyr, A naked nymph seen on the back, sleeping by an oil lamp, is spied by a satyr. Copy after the print by Houbraken from part 2 of a series of prints with emblems

bathing ladies spied Two bathing ladies two gentlemen
The bathing ladies are spied, Two bathing ladies are spied on by two gentlemen in the scrub. In the background a few figures walk among the trees

Rest Diana nymphs hunt resting spied three satyrs
Rest of Diana and her nymphs after the hunt, Diana is resting with her nymphs after the hunt and is spied on by three satyrs

bathing ladies spied Bathing ladies Bespied Les Baigneuses ospA es
The bathing ladies spied The Bathing ladies Bespied / Les Baigneuses Espees (title on object), Two bathing ladies are spied by two men in the scrub

Satyr spying sleeping Venus Venus sleeping under
Satyr spying on the sleeping Venus, Venus is sleeping under a tree and is spied on by a satyr. Amor sits next to him, Venus and Cupid (Cupid not being mere attribute), Jupiter, disguised as a satyr

Priest feeds vultures top rock Der Heijligen Vogelen Berg
Priest feeds vultures on top of a rock Der Heijligen Vogelen Berg there two birds a day were spied by the Priest (title on object), Print upper right: First Part fol 91, priests

Kissing couple observed, by Florence Hardy
A kissing couple dressed in 18th century costume are spied on over a wall by six children. Date: early 20th century

The Discovery -- a middle-aged courting couple are spied upon in a garden. 18th century

Old Testament. Susanna in the garden spied by The Elders. Miniature. Book of Hours 16th century. Chantilly Castle. France

Abelard / Heloise / Stothard
ABELARD & HELOISE As forbidden love blossoms, the couple are spied upon Date: 1079-1142; 1101-1164

Women Bathing / Beham
Women and children in a German bath house are spied on by a man at the window Date: circa 1525

Bathing women by men spied, print maker: Charles Joseph Emmanuel de Ligne, Guercino, 1774 - 1792

Sleeping Nymph watched by a satyr, Arnold Houbraken, Anonymous, 1700 - 1750

Oyster & its Claimants
THE OYSTER AND ITS CLAIMANTS: An oyster is spied by two men each claiming to have seen it first; the appointed judge swallows the oyster, handing each a shell

Faust and Marguerite are spied upon by Mephistopheles, who naturally includes voyeurism among his evil habits

Lovers Spied On
Two bluebirds are spied on by a hedgehog

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"Unveiling Secrets: A Glimpse into the World of Spies" In the enchanting realm of art, hidden narratives unfold before our eyes. From "The Last Caravan" by A. E. Bestall to Florence Hardy's "Kissing couple observed, " each stroke of the brush or etching on paper reveals a clandestine tale waiting to be discovered. A dog's loyalty knows no bounds, as depicted in the captivating engraving titled "Tale of a Dog. " With keen eyes and unwavering devotion, this faithful companion spies on its master's every move, guarding their secrets with utmost dedication. But it is not only animals who engage in covert observation; even humans succumb to curiosity's allure. In the vivid lithograph entitled "Maid spying at a keyhole, " we witness an unsuspecting servant eavesdropping on conversations meant for closed doors alone. Her discreet presence adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this scene frozen in time. However, it is not always innocent curiosity that drives one to spy. As seen in another lithograph aptly named "She was continually beset by Spies, " we are reminded that danger lurks where secrets reside. The subject finds herself surrounded by shadowy figures whose intentions remain shrouded in secrecy—a constant reminder that trust can be elusive. Gustave Doré's engravings from Don Quixote transport us into a world where adventure intertwines with surveillance. Whether it is witnessing agile men leaping across rocky crags or stumbling upon youth concealed behind ash-trees, these illustrations capture moments when characters become both observers and subjects of scrutiny. "The Discovery" takes us back further still—to biblical times—where Susanna finds herself unwittingly spied upon by The Elders while enjoying solitude within her garden sanctuary. This haunting portrayal reminds us that vulnerability can attract unwanted attention even amidst serene surroundings.