Manipulative Collection

The Purchaser, 1915 (woodcut)
397434 The Purchaser, 1915 (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 12.4x7.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving)
1078638 The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at
5857398 Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the seventh night, c.1560 (opaque w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Mughal School

Hands of the puppeteer, 1929 (b / w photo)
GBW469876 Hands of the puppeteer, 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: Mexican puppeteer Louis Bunin in a performance of The Hairy Ape by Eugene O Neill;)

Female Brokers Securing a Customer, illustration from
AQS254845 Female Brokers Securing a Customer, illustration from The Bulls and Bears of New York, by Matthew Hale Smith (1810-79) 1873 (litho) by American School

Sugar and Spice, 1879 (oil on canvas)
692702 Sugar and Spice, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Munier, Emile (1840-1895); 94.6x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Postcard depicting How to catch them, in a leap year, 1908 (colour litho)
2956949 Postcard depicting How to catch them, in a leap year, 1908 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Prunella Stack maniuplating Herbert Barkers legs, 1939
Lady David Douglas-Hamilton(nee Prunella Stacks) meets Sir Herbert Barker(1869-1950), manipulative surgeon. Following treatment of her husband by Barker for a slight spinal injury

Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the scorpion

Mr. Mantalini poisons himself for the seventh time, illustration from Nicholas
KW259141 Mr. Mantalini poisons himself for the seventh time, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Colomba, illustration from Colomba by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) (engraving)
XIR162133 Colomba, illustration from Colomba by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Vuillier, Gaston (1847-1915); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Unveiling the Art of Manipulation: A Journey through Time and Mediums" Step into a world where art whispers tales of manipulation, captivating our senses and challenging our perceptions. From woodcuts to oil paintings, from photographs to engravings, these diverse artworks shed light on the intricate dance between manipulator and manipulated. "The Purchaser, 1915 (woodcut)" portrays a figure consumed by greed, cunningly manipulating others for personal gain. In "The Cat's-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving), " we witness the lengths one would go to achieve their desires. As we turn the pages of "Tales of a Parrot, " we encounter an enchanting parrot addressing Khujasta with words that hold both power and persuasion. The hands of the puppeteer in "Hands of the puppeteer, 1929 (b/w photo)" remind us how easily strings can be pulled. Intriguingly depicted in "Female Brokers Securing a Customer, " female brokers skillfully manipulate their surroundings to secure success. Meanwhile, "Sugar and Spice, 1879 (oil on canvas)" captures innocence entangled in deceitful webs. A postcard from 1908 titled "How to catch them" playfully hints at manipulative tactics during leap years. Prunella Stack takes center stage in "Prunella Stack manipulating Herbert Barker's legs, " showcasing her ability to control even physical movements. Astrology comes into play as Scorpio emerges as the eighth astrological sign in Zodiac symbolism—an embodiment of manipulation hidden beneath its mysterious allure. Mr. Mantalini poisons himself repeatedly in Nicholas' illustration—"Mr. Mantalini poisons himself for the seventh time"—revealing self-inflicted manipulation. Finally, Prosper Merimee's engraving titled "Colomba" invites us into a world where manipulation is woven seamlessly into the fabric of revenge and justice.