Dishonest Collection

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Robert Macaire explains how he swindles money out of gullible investors. Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour...j'avais cree une societe au

Dans cette réclame que vous allez envoyer... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dans cette reclame que vous allez envoyer... 19th century. Teachers and boys. (Boy holding laurel wreaths?). Headmaster: In this advertisement that you will send to all the newspapers

Le Marchand d'orviétan ou l'opérateur Barri, c.1743. Creator: Etienne Jeaurat
Le Marchand d'orvietan ou l'operateur Barri, c.1743. The Doctor's Visit, or "The Charlatan". Orvietan was a concoction of partially toxic herbs, wine, and dissolved honey

Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost, 19th century. Biblical scene, Acts 5: 10: Then fell she down straightway at his feet

Tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, from Basel, 1460-80 (wool & linen)
3576080 Tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, from Basel, 1460-80 (wool & linen) by Swiss School, (15th century); 91.4x110.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Chest of Set, illustration from The Book of Myths (colour litho)
IL283044 The Chest of Set, illustration from The Book of Myths (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Golfer tells a lie, and everybody knows it Date: 20th century

Valentine postcard, Man borrows money from his girlfriend Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and teacher - a forged letter! Date: 20th century

Study for the monkey in The Cats Paw, 1824 (oil & graphite on oak panel
488149 Study for the monkey in The Cats Paw, 1824 (oil & graphite on oak panel) (see also 488012) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 12.1x12.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Uriah Heep, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405146 Uriah Heep, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas)
781640 Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Schoor, Aelbert Jansz. van der (fl.1643-56); 102x137 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The cheating Neapolitan chesnut huckster (engraving)
980549 The cheating Neapolitan chesnut huckster (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cheating Neapolitan chesnut huckster)

Grocer (colour litho)
3641556 Grocer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grocer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lubok: The Devil carries away those preoccupied by Money
CHT207404 Lubok: The Devil carries away those preoccupied by Money, 17th-18th Century (colour litho) by Russian School (18th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

A Lawsuit (w / c)
6199877 A Lawsuit (w/c) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); 15.8x20.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Card Players, c. 1645 (oil on panel)
3545788 Card Players, c.1645 (oil on panel) by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-c.61); 31.1x38.7 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: In this disreputable game of cards)

Uriah Heep. from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465769 Uriah Heep. from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

How Harry gained a customer (engraving)
5223828 How Harry gained a customer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Harry gained a customer)

The Emporers New Clothes from Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, pub. 1911 (colour litho)
3282436 The Emporers New Clothes from Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, pub. 1911 (colour litho) by Lefler, Heinrich (1863-1919) and Urban

Dr. Brodum and his Assistant as Work Pro Bono Publico (pencil
474186 Dr. Brodum and his Assistant as Work Pro Bono Publico (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)

The Lie, 1897-98 (woodcut) (pair to 715067)
715067 The Lie, 1897-98 (woodcut) (pair to 715067) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 176x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Intimacies; Intimites); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

Measure for Measure, Act III, Sc I (litho)
6022063 Measure for Measure, Act III, Sc I (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Measure for Measure, Act III, Sc I. Isabella)

Uriah Heep, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465561 Uriah Heep, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Fleet Prison - Cruikshank
Fleet Prison was notable as a debtors prison after the 17th century until it was demolished in 1845-46, having been rebuilt 3 times in 1381, 1666 and 1780. Date: 1828

WAITER HIDES WINES 1894
A waiter puts aside a couple of bottles for the personal refreshment of the staff... Date: 1894

Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Henry Bolingbroke kneels before King Richard II at Flint Castle in Wales

The guide, who mark d how I did gaze attentive, thus began, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
The guide, who mark d how I did gaze attentive, thus began: " Within these ardours are the spirits, each swath d in confining fire", c1890

K the Knavish, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
K the Knavish, 1903. An initial letter K from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, 1840 (1947). Artist: Honore Daumier
Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, 1840 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Fagin, 1939. Fagin is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

The Death of Sapphira, 1654-1656. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Death of Sapphira, 1654-1656. Sapphira and her husband Ananias were supposedly struck dead by God for dishonesty

Georges Clemenceau juggling bags of English money, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
Georges Clemenceau juggling bags of English money, 1893. Scandal over funding of the Panama Canal; accused of falsely taking money to work for British interest

Of them that make noyses rehersynges of talys and do other thynges vnlaufull
XJF486435 Of them that make noyses rehersynges of talys and do other thynges vnlaufull and dishonest in ye chirche of God

The Confession (oil on canvas)
BAL351651 The Confession (oil on canvas) by Novoskoltsev, Alexander Nikanorovich (1853-1919); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

A Fraudulent Baker, 1293 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271077 A Fraudulent Baker, 1293 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (13th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Greed, conceptual artwork C014 / 0667
Greed, conceptual computer artwork

Conceptual image symbolising scientific fraud

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"Dishonesty Unveiled: From Medieval Tapestry to Modern Deceptions" In the intricate tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, crafted in Basel between 1460-80, a cautionary tale unfolds. The deceitful miller's true nature is exposed, reminding us of the timeless presence of dishonesty. Centuries later, an eerie scene emerges from the 19th century as a woman tragically succumbs to her fate and yields up her ghost at someone's feet. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder that dishonesty can have dire consequences. Fast forward to 1875 Washington when "news" was disseminated through wood engravings. Amidst these prints lies hidden deception, revealing how even trusted sources can manipulate information for personal gain. The Book of Myths presents an intriguing illustration known as "The Chest of Set. " Within this colorful lithograph lies a metaphorical representation of deceit lurking within ancient legends and myths—a testament to humanity's fascination with duplicity throughout history. A comic postcard from the 20th century humorously captures a golfer telling a lie on the green while everyone around him knows it. This playful depiction highlights how dishonesty can be transparent despite attempts to conceal it. Similarly, another postcard portrays a man borrowing money from his girlfriend—an act steeped in deception and betrayal. Love tainted by financial trickery reminds us that dishonesty erodes trust even in intimate relationships. In yet another comical postcard from the same era, we witness a mischievous little boy forging letters under his teacher's watchful eye. This innocent portrayal sheds light on how early some individuals learn deceptive practices and their potential consequences. From Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century comes an illustration titled "Robert hangs himself, " illustrating despair born out of treachery. It serves as an unsettling reminder that dishonest actions not only harm others but also inflict deep wounds upon oneself.