Deceptive Collection

Theatre Villains, Old Style and New Style Date: 1863

The irradiation illusion of visual perception in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise
955301 The irradiation illusion of visual perception in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise identical dark area

The Zollner illusion. Parallel lines crossed by another short row of lines inclined at an angle will appear to slant in
955300 The Zollner illusion. Parallel lines crossed by another short row of lines inclined at an angle will appear to slant in the direction in which the lines are falling

Optical illusion (litho)
6014391 Optical illusion (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Optical illusion. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (The Boys Own Paper Office, London)

I know a maiden fair to see, take care, 1868 (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
488118 I know a maiden fair to see, take care, 1868 (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Perugini, Charles Edward (1839-1918); 54.8x53.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

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

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

The Z

The Irradiation Illusion Of Visual Perception In Which A Light Area Of The Visual Field Looks Larger Than An Otherwise Identical Dark Area

Mating pair of Asian Swallowtails (Atrophaneura pachliopta aristolochiae) in tail-to-tail position

Cartoon, Peace, WW1
Cartoon, Peace. An allegorical female figure, Peace, holding the flags of the Allied nations, looks down at Kaiser Wilhelm kneeling in front of her and rejects his deceptive offer. Date: 1917

Cartoon, Ententes Reply, WW1
Cartoon, Ententes Reply. An allegorical female figure, representing Entente (Agreement), responds to the German peace suggestion by sitting on it/him. Date: 1917

Cartoon, The trap, WW1
Cartoon, The trap. Kaiser Wilhelm and Crown Prince Wilhelm find that their trap labelled Peace has not caught any enemy soldiers, even though it was well prepared. Date: 1917

Cartoon, The useless trap, WW1
Cartoon, The useless trap. Kaiser Wilhelm asks Chancellor Bethmann if he thinks the enemy will recognise his dove, which is really a two-headed eagle with white feathers. Date: 1917

Allegory with the portrait of Gioseppe Francesco Borri, print maker: Theodor Matham, Jan Zoet falsification of, Seger Tielemans, 1662 - 1666

Building construction barrier, Paris; France

Collection of exotic caterpillars on leaves displaying variety of shapes and protective strategies

Ceratosaurus & Apatosaurus
Ceratosaurus overlooks a herd of Apatosaurus. Ceratosaurus was a large powerful predator with long curved fangs. Apatosaurus was one of the largest herbivores growing to 21 metres in length

Apatosaurus, previously known as Brontosaurus
A solid pillar-like femur, or thigh bone that once supported the 20 to 30 tonne dinosaur, Apatosaurus. This specimen is 1.5 metres long

A false Paris outside Paris: A city created to be bombed, 1920
A page from the Illustrated London News, 1920, illustrating a sham Paris, created to trick German pilots flying at night into thinking they were bombing Paris during World War One

Shepherds and a false Star in the East
Once again, the Shepherds see a star in the East -- only this time its a motor car bringing neither comfort nor joy

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"Unveiling Deceptive Wonders: From Apatosaurus to Optical Illusions" Unraveling the Mysteries: Apatosaurus, previously known as Brontosaurus. Theatre Villains: Old Style vs New Style - The Art of Deception. Food Adulteration in 1845: Unmasking Hidden Dangers on Our Plates. The Irradiation Illusion: When Light Plays Tricks on Your Eyes. Zollner Illusion Revealed: How Lines Can Bend Reality Before Your Eyes. Optical Illusions at Play: Exploring the Boundaries of Perception (litho). "I know a maiden fair to see, take care" - An Enigmatic Tale from 1868 (oil on paper laid down on canvas). The Lie Exposed. Delving into the Intricacies of Deception (woodcut). Cartoon Chronicles of WW1: Peace, Ententes Reply, The Trap, and The Useless Trap. In this captivating journey through time and perception, we delve into various facets of deception that have intrigued humanity for centuries. From uncovering the true identity of Apatosaurus (formerly known as Brontosaurus) to exploring the artistry behind theatre villains in both old and new styles, our quest for truth takes us far and wide. But deception is not limited to mere historical accounts; it seeps into our daily lives too – even onto our dinner plates. We unravel an alarming tale from 1845 about food adulteration that will make you question what truly nourishes your body. Prepare yourself for mind-bending illusions that challenge your visual field's very fabric – from the irradiation illusion where light plays tricks inside your eyes to the confounding Zollner illusion where parallel lines seem to slant against all logic.