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Morals Collection (page 23)

Exploring the depths of human morality through intriguing artifacts: a Phrenological Head and a Scrap from Emma de Burgh, the tattooed lady, 1897

Background imageMorals Collection: I am touched, not broken by the waves (engraving)

I am touched, not broken by the waves (engraving)
3631167 I am touched, not broken by the waves (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am touched, not broken by the waves)

Background imageMorals Collection: Bees touch no fading flowers (engraving)

Bees touch no fading flowers (engraving)
3631166 Bees touch no fading flowers (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bees touch no fading flowers)

Background imageMorals Collection: The biter bitten (engraving)

The biter bitten (engraving)
3631161 The biter bitten (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The biter bitten. Illustration for Moral Emblems with Aphorisms, Adages)

Background imageMorals Collection: Every flower loses its perfume at last (engraving)

Every flower loses its perfume at last (engraving)
3631158 Every flower loses its perfume at last (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every flower loses its perfume at last)

Background imageMorals Collection: Play, but chastely (engraving)

Play, but chastely (engraving)
3631153 Play, but chastely (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play, but chastely. Illustration for Moral Emblems with Aphorisms, Adages)

Background imageMorals Collection: Both sides should be seen (engraving)

Both sides should be seen (engraving)
3631149 Both sides should be seen (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Both sides should be seen)

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox in the Well, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox in the Well, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504516 The Fox in the Well, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Porcupine and the Snakes, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Porcupine and the Snakes, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504511 The Porcupine and the Snakes, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Bull and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Bull and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504494 The Bull and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Angler and the Little Fish, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Angler and the Little Fish, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504493 The Angler and the Little Fish, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Lion, the Ass and the Fox going out Hunting, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub

The Lion, the Ass and the Fox going out Hunting, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub
3504490 The Lion, the Ass and the Fox going out Hunting, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504487 The Fox and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Vine and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Vine and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504482 The Vine and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Dog and the Cock upon a Journey, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Dog and the Cock upon a Journey, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504481 The Dog and the Cock upon a Journey, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Hare and the Tortoise, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Hare and the Tortoise, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504480 The Hare and the Tortoise, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Grapes, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox and the Grapes, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504479 The Fox and the Grapes, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504476 The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Lion in Love, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Lion in Love, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504474 The Lion in Love, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504467 The Fox and the Goat, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Shepherds Boy, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Shepherds Boy, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504460 The Shepherds Boy, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Stag and the Horse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Stag and the Horse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504447 The Stag and the Horse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Sick Lion, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox and the Sick Lion, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504445 The Fox and the Sick Lion, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Stag in the Ox Stall, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Stag in the Ox Stall, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504443 The Stag in the Ox Stall, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Snake and the File, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Snake and the File, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504434 The Snake and the File, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Stag looking into the Water, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Stag looking into the Water, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504432 The Stag looking into the Water, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Wolf, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox and the Wolf, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504429 The Fox and the Wolf, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Horse and the Lion, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Horse and the Lion, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504423 The Horse and the Lion, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Mask, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Fox and the Mask, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504417 The Fox and the Mask, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Dog and the Sheep, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Dog and the Sheep, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504413 The Dog and the Sheep, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Sick Kite, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Sick Kite, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504399 The Sick Kite, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Kite, the Frog and the Mouse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Kite, the Frog and the Mouse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504378 The Kite, the Frog and the Mouse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Cat and the Cock, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Cat and the Cock, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504375 The Cat and the Cock, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: The Cock and the Jewel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Cock and the Jewel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504374 The Cock and the Jewel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMorals Collection: Mrs O Flannigan, driven to drink after her son went to jail (engraving)

Mrs O Flannigan, driven to drink after her son went to jail (engraving)
3101268 Mrs O Flannigan, driven to drink after her son went to jail (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs O Flannigan)

Background imageMorals Collection: Expectation of the Messiah (colour litho)

Expectation of the Messiah (colour litho)
3108111 Expectation of the Messiah (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expectation of the Messiah. Attente du Messie)

Background imageMorals Collection: God (colour litho)

God (colour litho)
3108109 God (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: God. Dieu. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

Background imageMorals Collection: The crow (engraving)

The crow (engraving)
2797685 The crow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crow. Illustration for Moral Songs by Mrs C F Alexander (Masters & Co)

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho)

The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho)
PCT694305 The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMorals Collection: The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485240 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (see also 485239) by English School

Background imageMorals Collection: Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702546 Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMorals Collection: The Fruits of Intemperance, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho)

The Fruits of Intemperance, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho)
AQS331966 The Fruits of Intemperance, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Background imageMorals Collection: Old Age

Old Age
LLM339794 Old Age by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Age. The Nobility of Life edited by L Valentine (Frederick Warne, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMorals Collection: Childhood

Childhood
LLM339792 Childhood by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childhood. The Nobility of Life edited by L Valentine (Frederick Warne)

Background imageMorals Collection: The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon

The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon
LLM339791 The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon)

Background imageMorals Collection: Youth

Youth
LLM339790 Youth by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth. The Nobility of Life edited by L Valentine (Frederick Warne, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMorals Collection: Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen

Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen
LLM339787 Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen)

Background imageMorals Collection: Adam and Eve, with Eve showing her obedience

Adam and Eve, with Eve showing her obedience
LLM339786 Adam and Eve, with Eve showing her obedience by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam and Eve, with Eve showing her obedience)

Background imageMorals Collection: Love in childhood, manhood, and old age

Love in childhood, manhood, and old age
LLM339784 Love in childhood, manhood, and old age by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in childhood, manhood, and old age)



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Exploring the depths of human morality through intriguing artifacts: a Phrenological Head and a Scrap from Emma de Burgh, the tattooed lady, 1897. Unveiling the hidden messages in WW1 German anti-British propaganda postcards and reflecting on the timeless lessons taught by the Seven Deadly Sins. Delving into Victorian society's condemnation of idleness with 'Fruits of Idleness' and uncovering moral teachings in 'The Mothers Picture Alphabet' cover design. Witnessing the influence of societal trends like the Tango craze imagined in British ballrooms, while pondering over a Miserable Sunday that tests our values. The Victorian era's emphasis on punctuality highlighted through an importance-of-punctuality print, juxtaposed against Hemline Regulations challenging traditional norms. Graham Greene, English writer, captured in old age as a testament to his evolving morals. A thought-provoking cartoon depicting an Editor Seeking Dirt reminds us to uphold ethical standards even amidst temptation.