Morality Collection (page 2)

Literature. The Fox and the Crow, by the french fabulist Jean de La Fontaine. Postcard, Hungary, 1915 (postcard)
3433977 Literature. The Fox and the Crow, by the french fabulist Jean de La Fontaine. Postcard, Hungary, 1915 (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part. Literature)

Masonic Symbolism, 1850
3478438 Masonic Symbolism, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Masonic Symbolism: Sun and Moon (God's power, eternity, omnipresence and benevolence)

The Table of Cebes (image 3 of 4), 1592. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Table of Cebes (image 3 of 4), 1592

The Table of Cebes (image 4 of 4), 1592. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Table of Cebes (image 4 of 4), 1592

Plate 11 for Moral and Satiric Content, 1778. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 11 for Moral and Satiric Content, 1778

Plate 8 for Moral and Satiric Content, 1778. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 8 for Moral and Satiric Content, 1778

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

Florence Crittenden I.E. Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Florence Crittenden I.E
Florence Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Sign: For Rent by the Washington Loan & Trust Co.'. The first Florence Crittenton home, the Florence Night Mission

Un cours de morale moderne, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un cours de morale moderne, 19th century. Parisian sketches - A course in modern 19th century morality

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

A Moral Entertainment, Roslyn, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Roslyn, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

A Moral Entertainment, Roslyn, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Roslyn, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

A Moral Entertainment, Roslyn, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Roslyn, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Fete de l'Etre supreme, (Festival of the Supreme Being) in Champ-de-Mars, c1794. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Fete de l'Etre supreme, (Festival of the Supreme Being) in Champ-de-Mars, c1794

The Improvement of Morals, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
The Improvement of Morals, 1786

Victorian satire, Principle and Interest
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Principle and Interest. Clergyman tempted by the devil with power and money

Where's my money? and my family?, 1931 (colour litho)
XCF347804 Where's my money? and my family?, 1931 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection

Christmas tree decorated with angels Decorate Christmas tree angels, Christmas, angels, candles, fir, Merry Christmas

Comic postcard, Pretty woman and vicar on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunk woman in park Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman in bikini and beach inspector Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Chauffeur and seaside landlady Date: 20th century

Victorian morals - punctuality is important because it subserves the peace and good temper of a family. 19th century

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

The Tulip and the Butterfly Appear in gayer Coats than I, 1832, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The Tulip and the Butterfly Appear in gayer Coats than I, 1832, (1947). Two children, one reading and the other wearing a sheer dress. Illustration to a hymn tilted Against Pride In Clothes

Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Solon (c630-c560 BC) Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet who legislated against political, economic and moral decline

Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, writer, playwright and poet of the Renaissance

Temperance Movement - The Perils of too much beer and baccy... Date: circa 1900

William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode The Settlement
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. Marriage A La Mode is a series of six pictures depicting a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society

Crowded London Street, by William Hogarth
Photo of an original engraving from the Works of William Hogarth published in 1833

William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Night
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Four Times of the Day. They are humorous depictions of life in the streets of London, the vagaries of fashion

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Independent Order of Rechabites probably 1920s

Jerusalem probably 1870s

Jerusalem Pool of Bethesda probably 1870s

Bethlehem probably 1870s

Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulchre probably 1870s

Jerusalem Pool of Hezekiah probably 1870s

Jerusalem The Golden Gate probably 1870s

Jerusalem Valley of Jehoshaphat probably 1870s

Mount Hermon probably 1870s

Edinburgh John Knox's House Royal Mile Victorian period

Christian morality message

A Christian morality message Victorian period

Morality message

The Bottle - A temperance story written by George Cruikshank published in 1847 - taken from magic lantern slides - Slide No. 1

Man outside a pub Victorian period

A Temperance Hotel Victorian period

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"Exploring the Depths of Morality: From Hogarth's Engravings to Nietzsche's Philosophy" In William Hogarth's "Four Times of the Day - Morning, " we witness a bustling cityscape, where individuals from different walks of life navigate their daily routines. This scene reminds us that morality is not confined to a particular time or place; it permeates every aspect of our existence. As we delve into Victorian society through "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family, " we uncover the strict moral code that governed their lives. Upholding virtues such as honesty, modesty, and respectability was paramount for maintaining societal order. "The Ladder of Fortune" illustrates how one's choices can shape their destiny. It serves as a reminder that morality extends beyond personal conduct; it influences our social standing and opportunities in life. Contrasting with these virtuous depictions is the provocative "Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Conductor. " Here, temptation lures individuals towards immoral behavior, challenging their moral compasses and highlighting the constant battle between virtue and vice. Drawing inspiration from nursery rhymes like "Three Little Pigs, " we learn valuable lessons about consequences and accountability. These tales remind us that morality should guide our actions even when faced with adversity or temptation. Hogarth's powerful engraving "Gin Lane" exposes the devastating effects of alcoholism on society. It serves as a cautionary tale against indulgence in vices that erode moral values and destroy communities. Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. Through Hester Prynne's journey, we contemplate the complexities in an unforgiving Puritanical society. In Albrecht Dürer's etching "The Knight, Death and the Devil, " we confront mortality itself.