Deceive Collection

Speaking With Ponce
This sketch shows a gentlemen adjusting the buttons of his friend's jacket, while saying I confess this to you, Ponce: I was almost afraid that my wife would deceive me. Date: circa 1901

A Norwegian huldre, whose everyday appearance is calculated to deceive the naive countryman. Date: 1879

Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho)
5224736 Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cat and the Birds, illustration from Aesops Fables
VCH175707 The Cat and the Birds, illustration from Aesops Fables, published by Heinemann, 1912 (engraving) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Gibeonites deceive Joshua (engraving)
5202406 The Gibeonites deceive Joshua (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gibeonites deceive Joshua)

Food adulteration, 1845
London improvements : adulteration of food in 1845. Sand is added to sugar, milk is watered down, bone dust and plaster of paris is added to dough and Vitriol is mixed into gin. Date: 1845

Dummy heads rising above the side of a trench, WW1
Four dummy heads of British soldiers rising above the side of a trench during the First World War, to deceive potential snipers. Date: 1914-1918

DCH3813070
Hand tied fly fishing wet flies and rod

Cartoon, Forever Young - Appearances Deceive - Theatre Makeup. early 19th century

Illustration that recreates the hunting of large mammals (mammoths, woolly rhinos and elephants) using traps during the Upper Paleolithic. Painting

Building construction barrier, Paris; France

Dummy gun batteries: German ingenuity, to deceive the artillery and range-seeking airmen of the allies

Mother in Law / Not Deceiv
A mother-in-law tells a drunken young husband that he might be able to deceive his innocent wife, but never his mother-in-law (shes obviously seen it all before)

A Bee Orchid
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"Deceive: Unveiling the Art of Illusion and Trickery" Step into a world where appearances are not what they seem. Speaking With Ponce, a captivating tale from 1879, reveals the cunning ways of a Norwegian huldre who deceives unsuspecting countrymen with her calculated everyday appearance. Intriguingly, food adulteration in 1845 sheds light on how deceptive practices have long plagued society. Unscrupulous individuals tampered with food to deceive consumers for personal gain, reminding us to remain vigilant even in seemingly harmless transactions. Delving deeper into deception's realm, we encounter those who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world. A lithograph captures their enigmatic allure as they navigate through life under false pretenses. Aesop's Fables teaches valuable lessons through timeless tales; "The Cat and the Birds" warns about trusting appearances alone. Deception lurks behind charming facades, urging us to exercise caution when judging others solely based on outward impressions. History unravels another instance of deceit as Joshua faces betrayal by the Gibeonites in an engraving that depicts their treachery. This serves as a reminder that trust can be easily shattered if we let our guard down. Humorously portrayed in cartoons like "Forever Young, " deception takes center stage once again. The comical illustrations highlight how people often try to fool others or themselves by pretending youthfulness is everlasting. Venturing beyond human trickery, an illustration recreates the thrilling hunt for large game—a testament to nature's ability to deceive its prey through camouflage and stealthy tactics honed over centuries of evolution. War brings forth its own brand of deception; dummy heads rising above trenches during World War I aimed at misleading enemies and diverting attention away from strategic movements—an eerie reminder of humanity's capacity for manipulation even amidst chaos and conflict. As news vendors stand beside WWI posters, they inadvertently become part of the deception.