Wasteful Collection

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

Vintage World War II poster of a giant water tap. It reads, No water, No guns, Don t waste it!! Philadelphia Council Of Defense

Reproduction of a 15th century wood carving on a stall in Rouen cathedral representing
KW260602 Reproduction of a 15th century wood carving on a stall in Rouen cathedral representing the proverb Margaritas ante Porcos or, Throwing Pearls before Swine

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

The Departure of the Prodigal Son, 1881 (oil on canvas)
490080 The Departure of the Prodigal Son, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Jans, Edouard de (1855-1919); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32)

Comic postcard, Woman falls from window into dustbin Date: 20th century

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony
711592 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-4) by Janssens

Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919

George IV, (1762-1830), 1830. Creator: Unknown
George IV, (1762-1830), 1830. George IV (1762-1830) King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 1820, until his death

A Good Story Wasted, c1900. Artist: Charles Edmund Brock
A Good Story Wasted, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

WW2 poster, Work carefully, avoid scrap
WW2 poster, Accidents sometimes happen... Work carefully, avoid scrap. HMSO, Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1940s

Things We Vow We Will Do, When Peace Breaks out
Cartoon by George Studdy showing a gent purposefully indulging in wasteful behaviour, a welcome relief after years of food control, shortages and rationing. Date: 1918

World War II poster of a man leaving the bathroom as the sink overflows with water
Vintage World War II poster of a man leaving the bathroom as the sink overflows with water. It reads, Turn it off

Of folisshe cokes and buttelers and other offycers of howsholde that wast theyr maysters
XJF486465 Of folisshe cokes and buttelers and other offycers of howsholde that wast theyr maysters good without mesure, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483410 Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

The Prodigal Son, 1536 (oil on panel)
XIR61834 The Prodigal Son, 1536 (oil on panel) by Hemessen, Jan Sanders van (c.1504-66); 140x198 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; Dutch, out of copyright

Montage close-up of incandescent light bulbs

Computer power switch, turned on to stand-by mode. A study in the USA in the year 2000 found that approximately 10% of all household power consumption was attributable to power stand-by devices

Electricity consumption. Indoor and outdoor lighting in a row of housing

Dripping tap

Water shortage, conceptual image

Watering a garden with a hose pipe

Outdoor tap, dripping water. Failing to completely turn off outdoor water sources during droughts, such as that in the UK during summer 2006

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"Wasteful: A Tale of Excess and Regret" In the Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899 by William John Wainwright, we witness the consequences of wastefulness. Just like the foolish virgins who squandered their oil supply, our actions today can have lasting repercussions. A vintage World War II poster depicting a giant water tap reminds us of the importance of conservation. Every drop wasted is a missed opportunity to sustain life and nurture our planet. Reproduction of a 15th-century wood carving on a stall in Rouen cathedral represents the Departure of the Prodigal Son, 1881. This timeless story teaches us about recklessness and how indulging in excess can lead to ruin. A comic postcard from the 20th century shows a woman falling into a dustbin. It serves as a humorous reminder that wastefulness often results in embarrassing mishaps that could have been avoided with more careful consideration. The painting "The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony" illustrates how easily wealth can be frittered away if not used wisely. It urges us to reflect on our own spending habits and consider whether we are being responsible stewards of what we have been given. A cartoon featuring Lloyd George titled "The Popular Guy" highlights how even influential figures can fall victim to wasteful behavior if they lose sight of their responsibilities. George IV's portrait from 1830 reminds us that extravagance knows no bounds when it comes to wasting resources. His lavish lifestyle serves as an example for us all to avoid excessive consumption for mere showmanship. "The Prodigal Son Living with Harlots, " painted around 1750, warns against seeking temporary pleasure at the expense of long-term well-being. It cautions against squandering time, money, or relationships on fleeting desires.