Crafty Collection

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A crafty Norwegian lad outwits a simple-minded devil by tricking him into jumping into a nutshell, in which he is at once imprisoned. Date: 1879

Stagg, c. 1920s (pen & ink wth w / c on paper)
465600 Stagg, c.1920s (pen & ink wth w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

A Busy Boulevard, 1877 (watercolour, gouache and pen and brown ink)
658987 A Busy Boulevard, 1877 (watercolour, gouache and pen and brown ink) by Geruzez, Victor (Crafty) (1840-1906); 49.4x67.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Busy Boulevard)

Cricket Crafty Bowling
A bowler attacking the batsman with some crafty bowling. Date: circa 1890

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) running, side view, close-up (blurred motion)
Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

Design for Maitres de l Poster. Crafty, 1840-1906, Artist

The crafty traders and the easy Indians. Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson W. Aldrich dressed as a frontiersman labeled Licensed Trader offering trinkets labeled Pauper-Competition

Cat hunting bird
A splendidly sly looking cat creeps through the branches of a tree so as not to drop the bird from its mouth which it has just caught

Boy with cigarette behind the garden shed
A boy having a crafty cigarette behind the garden shed

Fox before Hunt Aldin
The fox before the hunt catches up with him

Cards with Devil
A Norwegian countryman plays a game of cards with Mr Splitfoot, with his soul at stake; being a crafty peasant, he wins the game...and keeps his soul

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"Crafty Tales: A Norwegian Lad's Ingenious Trickery Traps the Devil in a Nutshell" Step back in time to 1879, where a crafty Norwegian lad showcased his cunning wit by outsmarting a simple-minded devil. In this captivating artwork titled "Crafty, " created by Stagg in the 1920s, we witness an extraordinary tale unfold. With pen and ink, Stagg masterfully brings to life the moment when our young protagonist tricks the unsuspecting devil into leaping into a nutshell. The devil's fate is sealed as he finds himself imprisoned within its tiny confines. This clever ruse serves as a testament to human ingenuity prevailing over supernatural forces. As we delve deeper into the world of craftiness, another intriguing piece catches our eye – "A Busy Boulevard" from 1877. Through watercolor and gouache techniques combined with pen and brown ink, this artwork captures the vibrant energy of bustling city life. Craftiness can be found not only in folklore but also within everyday scenes that require resourcefulness and adaptability. Moving on to sportsmanship, we encounter "Cricket Crafty Bowling. " Here, precision and strategy are key as bowlers employ their craftiness to deceive batsmen with skillful deliveries. It showcases how intelligence plays an essential role even in competitive games like cricket. In nature's realm, we find ourselves captivated by a close-up image of a red fox running with blurred motion. Its slyness is evident as it navigates its surroundings effortlessly – reminding us that survival often requires being one step ahead through cunning tactics. The influence of craftiness extends beyond visual arts; it permeates literature too. Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum depict Pieter Bruegel the Elder's design for Maitres de l Poster titled "Crafty. " Created between 1554-1572, this masterpiece exemplifies how art has long celebrated the cleverness and resourcefulness of individuals.