Furtive Collection

French illustration of a man and a woman furtively gloating over a large case filled with money. 1900
5617160 French illustration of a man and a woman furtively gloating over a large case filled with money. 1900; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Furtive message (Messaggio furtivo), 1870-71. Creator: Luigi Crosio
Furtive message (Messaggio furtivo), 1870-71

Tilly Losch (1903-1975), also known as Ottilie Herbert, and later Countess of Carnarvon, was an Austrian dancer, actress and painter

l Emoi, 1894 (woodcut)
615514 l Emoi, 1894 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 18x22.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Exposition des Oeuvres des Artistes Originaires des Departements Envahis - Ecole des Beaux-Arts, 1915 (litho)
2651348 Exposition des Oeuvres des Artistes Originaires des Departements Envahis - Ecole des Beaux-Arts, 1915 (litho) by Jonas

Walk in the Forest, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC237081 Walk in the Forest, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Venetian Intrigue, 1862 (oil on canvas)
474384 Venetian Intrigue, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Sanesi, Niccolo (1818-89); 99x77.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Monkey and Chestnuts, 19th century (etching & roulette)
883636 Monkey and Chestnuts, 19th century (etching & roulette) by Guerard, Henri-Charles (1846-97); 14.9x49.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The William M

Satan in Paradise, from Book IV of Paradise Lost
OTB182316 Satan in Paradise, from Book IV of Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-74) engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

caricature of sordid, furtive love, Illustration from L Assiette au Beurre
5617212 caricature of sordid, furtive love, Illustration from L Assiette au Beurre, 1906 (engraving) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Universal History Archive/UIG; Swiss

A woman hiding illegal bottles of beer under her skirt in special underwear pockets
PNP252069 A woman hiding illegal bottles of beer under her skirt in special underwear pockets during the American Prohibition (1920-33) (coloured photo) by American Photographer

A furtive kiss
Juan Luis Duran

Players playing their dominoes close to their chests, at the "Over Sixties "
Players playing their dominoes close to their chests, at the " Over Sixties " clubs game tournament at the Guildhall, Cambridge. January 1959

Edmond Gwenn as Macbeth in a scene from the silent movie " The Real Thing at Last", written by Peter Pan creator J M Barrie. 13th March 1916

False beards for teenage men who haven t the time or the inclination to grow a real beard. 20th October 1960

John Wayne in London lighting a cigarette February 1956

La Gageure des trois Commeres: La Servante, from Contes et nouvelles en vers par Jean de La Fontaine. A Paris, de l imprimerie de P. Didot, l an III de la Republique, 1795, published in 1795

Kabuki Actor Morita Kan ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi), 5th month, 1794

FALL / PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN
Madame J. Harper Trois Fontaine and four of her very big dogs on leads. Date: 1936

The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Little Lord Randolph Churchill returns in a furtive manner, watched by a couple of astute journalists

Members of the WRAC are being thought to handle guard dogs at the Royal Army Veterinary Corps Headquarters at Melton Mowbray Leicestershire Corporal David Gentle RAWC acts as a hand bag snatcher

Back Stabbing
circa 1850: The astrological sign Scorpio, the Slanderer prepares to stab a man in the back as he reads aloud to his ladyfriend

Picture No. 11675181
Hidden Corallimorph Shrimp pair on Corallimorph Coral (Rhodactis rhodostoma). Date:

The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w / c & pen and ink on paper)
XYC234024 The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w/c & pen and ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.1x18.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

A Young Boy Ready For Cake
San Francisco, California: 1934. A young boy licks his chops in anticipation of eating a piece of cake

Whale hunters. Note the typically small boat and home made harpoon- an adapted rifle. Eastern Caribbean
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"Furtive Whispers: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Tilly Losch and Beyond" Step into a world where secrets lurk behind every corner, as we delve into the enigmatic realm hints. From Tilly Losch's captivating performances to backstabbing intrigues that shape destinies, each element holds a tale waiting to be unveiled. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing woodcut "l Emoi" by 1894 or lose yourself in the litho masterpiece "Exposition des Oeuvres des Artistes Originaires des Departements Envahis - Ecole des Beaux-Arts, 1915. " These artworks whisper untold stories through their intricate strokes and hidden symbolism. Take a walk in the forest with Paul Verlaine's poetic illustration from "Fetes Galantes, " transporting you to an ethereal realm where mysteries unfold. Or let your eyes wander through Venetian Intrigue's oil on canvas, capturing clandestine meetings and forbidden desires. Discover the delicate etching & roulette technique used in Monkey and Chestnuts, evoking curiosity about what lies beneath its playful surface. And witness Satan himself amidst paradise in Book IV of Paradise Lost—a powerful portrayal of sordid love concealed within caricature. Uncover scandalous tales like a woman hiding illegal bottles of beer under her skirt using special underwear pockets—an ingenious act that epitomizes furtiveness at its finest. And feel your heart race as two souls share a stolen moment with a furtive kiss—passion ignited by secrecy. Finally, immerse yourself in La Gageure des trois Commeres: La Servante from Contes et nouvelles en vers—a story brimming with hidden intentions and veiled motives that will keep you guessing until the very end. Join us on this journey through whispers and shadows as we unravel these furtive hints—one captivating tale at a time.