Unawares Collection

Proteus and Aristaeus
Proteus changes his shape to avoid using his oracular powers, but Aristaeus catches him unawares, binds him, and forces him to make revelations

Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) hibernating amongst leaves and acorns. Captive. Leicestershire, UK, October

Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) looking up, behind screen of leaves, captive, occurs in South East Asia

The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo, 1542 (oil on panel)
HLK18057 The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo, 1542 (oil on panel) by Sangallo, Aristotile da (1481-1551)

Woman stealing a stocking purse and pocket watch from a sleeping man, c
695556 Woman stealing a stocking purse and pocket watch from a sleeping man, c.1790 (hand-coloured mezzotint) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

A portrait unawares (b / w photo)
3623033 A portrait unawares (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A portrait unawares)

A Stolen Kiss, 1894 (oil on canvas)
HTL91867 A Stolen Kiss, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 152.4x71.1 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

ANGELS AND ABRAHAM
Three angels tell Abraham that his wife Sara will have a son. Not all angels have wings or other identifying features, so any of us may - like Abraham - entertain angels unawares

Scamp cheekily drinks a Gentlemans tipple whilst distracted
" Why don t we have Open-air Cafes? So pleasant to takes ones refreshment in the open air." (vide newspapers) Date: 1895

Scottish Inn Scene C1800
A merry scene inside a Scottish tavern. Two drunken fellows exchange pleasantries whilst another man chats with the serving maid, who unawares spills drink from her jug. Date: circa 1800

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Amidst the tranquility of nature, the Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) hibernates unnoticed amongst leaves and acorns, while Proteus and Aristaeus, ancient gods of the sea and shepherds, look on. In the dense foliage, the Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) gazes up, unaware of the hidden dangers lurking behind. The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo's masterpiece, depicts a moment of stillness before the storm, as figures go about their daily lives unawares. A woman steals a purse and pocket watch from a sleeping man, capturing the essence of surprise and deception. In the realm of portraits, a black and white photograph reveals a subject unaware of the camera's gaze. The tender moment of "A Stolen Kiss," painted in 1894, captures two lovers stealing a moment of intimacy unnoticed. Angels and Abraham, a biblical tale, recounts the moment when God reveals himself to the patriarch, a reminder that even the most unassuming moments can hold divine revelations. And in the Scottish Inn scene of the 1800s, a mischievous dog named Scamp slyly drinks a gentleman's tipple, proving that the unexpected can bring both joy and chaos.