Duplicity Collection

George Earl Linlithgow
GEORGE LIVINGSTON. earl of LINLITHGOW - Scottish soldier and statesman, suspected of either cowardice or duplicity when opposing Covenanters. with his autograph

The Disobedient Prophet, 1620s. Creator: Lambert Jacobsz
The Disobedient Prophet, 1620s. The Old Testament recounts how God sent a prophet to Bethel to denounce the practice of idol worship

Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Rosta (the Russian Telegraph Agency) was the state news agency in Russia from 1918 until 1935

Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191263 Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336564 The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

False as Fair (engraving)
665517 False as Fair (engraving) by Herbert, John Rogers (1810-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: False as Fair. Illustration from The Pictorial Gallery of Arts (London Printing and Publishing)

The Recent War with the Sioux Indians (engraving)
1050087 The Recent War with the Sioux Indians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent War with the Sioux Indians)

False as Fair (engraving)
725880 False as Fair (engraving) by Herbert, John Rogers (1810-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: False as Fair. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

The Interview Between Bocchus and Sulla, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Interview Between Bocchus and Sulla, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Womens Suffrage Poster The Right Dishonourable Double-Face Asquith, c
XCF22615 Womens Suffrage Poster " The Right Dishonourable Double-Face Asquith", c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

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Duplicity: A Satirical Exploration of Deception and Hypocrisy Throughout History From the League of Nations' grand promises of peace, as depicted in Vladimir Mayakovsky's satirical poster, to Napoleon Bonaparte's deceitful departure from Egypt, the human capacity for duplicity has been a recurring theme in art and history. The Nine of Wands tarot card serves as a reminder that even the most seemingly trustworthy individuals can harbor hidden agendas. The engravings "False as Fair" and "The Recent War with the Sioux Indians" expose the stark contrast between appearance and reality, highlighting the devastating consequences of deceit. The infamous figure of Jonathan Wild, a notorious British thief-taker, embodies the duality of good and evil. The interview between Bocchus and Sulla, an unknown creator's masterpiece, illustrates the complex web of political alliances and betrayals. The Women's Suffrage poster "The Right Dishonourable Double-Face Asquith" satirically exposes the hypocrisy of those who opposed women's right to vote. The American Indians' plight during "The Recent War with the Sioux Indians" serves as a painful reminder of the devastating impact of deceit and broken promises. George Earl Linlithgow's enigmatic expression in this portrait raises questions about the true intentions of those in power. Throughout history, it has been a constant companion to human nature, revealing the complexities and contradictions of our world. These artworks serve as a reminder to be ever vigilant and to question appearances, for as history has shown us, all is not always as it seems.