Obey Collection

The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)
473030 The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted. 2)

Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac (colour litho)
8635635 Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac (colour litho) by Tillack, Johannes Adolf (1861-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac, Genesis 22:7)

Sacrifice of Persian Youths by Themistocles (litho)
8660810 Sacrifice of Persian Youths by Themistocles (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice of Persian Youths by Themistocles)

Letter O: Obedience
DUV4217010 Letter O: Obedience; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Obedience. The elephant, London Zoo (coloured photo)
8655833 Obedience. The elephant, London Zoo (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obedience. The elephant, London Zoo)

Sunday (colour litho)
8674337 Sunday (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Sacrifice of Isaac, 1603-04 circa (oil on canvas)
7146889 Sacrifice of Isaac, 1603-04 circa (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Sacrifice of Isaac)

Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children
ELD4837538 Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children and enclosing the disobedient ones

Le Pere Fouettard legendary character of folklore, punishing unwise children with his whip
ELD4837530 Le Pere Fouettard legendary character of folklore, punishing unwise children with his whip, and enclosing desobedient children, image of Epinal, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Le Pere Fouettard, french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty
ELD4837453 Le Pere Fouettard, french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children: his wife

Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children
ELD4837572 Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children and bring them away in his basket

Big brother is watching you
Davide Boaretto

The men of Urga (litho)
7171164 The men of Urga (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The men of Urga. Illustration for The World and its People, a Comprehensive Tour of All Lands)

Abraham offering up his Son Isaac (coloured engraving)
7153843 Abraham offering up his Son Isaac (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham offering up his Son Isaac)

Naughty Spot (colour litho)
7181891 Naughty Spot (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty Spot. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Griselda (engraving)
7165985 Griselda (engraving) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Griselda. Illustration for Pictures from English Literature by John Francis Waller (Cassell)

The Triumph of Chastity, circa 1450-1460 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
7082116 The Triumph of Chastity, circa 1450-1460 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Apollonio di Giovanni di Tommaso, (1415/17-65); 58.4x59.1 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Gustave Dore Bible: The Queen Vashti refusing to obey the command of Ahasuerus (engraving)
5221394 Gustave Dore Bible: The Queen Vashti refusing to obey the command of Ahasuerus (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint
537080 illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s, London 1855 (first published 1841) (engraving) by Franklin

Postcard design artwork - Obey your Doctor and your Nurse. A nurse approaches a sickly child bearing a LARGE bottle of medicine. Date: circa 1937

"Are you resolved to obey me?"(litho)
2794829 " Are you resolved to obey me?" (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Are you resolved to obey me)

King Cnut commands the tide to retreat (unsuccessfully)
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. Henry of Huntingdon, the 12th-century chronicler

Princess Mary, President of the Girl Guides, 1923 (colour litho)
473021 Princess Mary, President of the Girl Guides, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The spy child: A child throws himself at his father
PCT4824100 The spy child: A child throws himself at his fathers feet in anger to ask for forgiveness (strong water, 1899) by Marie

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811956 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

The Prince of Wales, 1923 (colour litho)
473020 The Prince of Wales, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward (1894-1972)

The Hunting Day (chromolitho)
1055261 The Hunting Day (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunting Day. Illustration for The Graphic)

The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214694 The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young black Labrador Retriever dog, sitting, male, short-haired type, domestic dog, obedience training, dog training

Portrait Of A German Shepherd Dog

King Cnut the Great fails to halt the incoming tide
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. Henry of Huntingdon, the 12th-century chronicler

WWI Poster, There are three types of men
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, There are three types of men, those who hear the call and obey, those who delay, and the others. To which do you belong? Date: 1915

The smith threatening Leonard Holt because he will not obey the Lord Mayor s
The smith threatening Leonard Holt because he will not obey the Lord Mayors instructions that all dogs must be killed to prevent the spread of the Plague

When Women Vote Weddings. Poor old Tom at the altar has to swear to obey (his) wife faithfully in everything. A young lady cries, I m the best man

The Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey the Command of Ahasuerus, by Gustave Dore. Gustave Dore
THE QUEEN VASHTI REFUSING TO OBEY THE COMMAND OF AHASUERUS, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible

Black Labrador Retriever, young male dog, panting with tongue hanging out, dog sitting, obedience training

The Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey the Command of Ahasuerus, by Gustave Dorafaa
The Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey the Command of Ahasuerus, by Gustave Dorafa

A Woman with Her Dog

Fight tuberculosis - obey the rules of health. Poster promoting better health care through the prevention of tuberculosis by better eating and sleeping habits, and more exposure to sunshine

Poster, Obey the Speed Limit
Poster warning drivers to Obey the Speed Limit, which is 30 mph in built-up areas. 20th century

Trained dogs, 19th century
Trained dogs, 19th-century artwork. Woman instructing a trained dog to perform a leap. This is a Scottish deerhound, leaping to a height of 1.8 metres over a smaller dog on a pile of stools

Horse training Teaching the horse to kneel

Horse training Teaching the horse to kneel

London Snowed Upon
Snow falls upon a London street : a bobby wears a distinctive winter cape, making sure that vehicles obey the instruction to Drive Slowly

Gascoigne Disobeys Henry
Gascoigne refuses to obey Henry IVs order to sentence Scrope and Mowbray

Aladdin Revived
A 19th century American boy rediscovers Aladdins lamp, and conjures up the genie to obey his commands

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"Obey: A Reflection on Authority and Consequences" In the realm of morality, obedience stands as a pillar, guiding our actions in accordance with The Ten Scout Laws. Like a vibrant tapestry woven through time, various depictions remind us of its significance. From King Cnut the Great's futile attempt to halt the incoming tide to Abraham's sacrificial offering of his beloved son Isaac, these images echo the consequences that unfold when we defy authority. Le Pere Fouettard emerges from French folklore as a legendary figure punishing naughty children and enclosing disobedient ones. With whip in hand, he enforces discipline upon those who stray from the path of righteousness. Alongside him stands La Mere Fouettard, his wife, relentlessly pursuing truant children who dare skip school. Epinal pictures from the 19th century capture Le Pere Fouettard's relentless pursuit further; he brings away misbehaving children in his basket—a stark reminder that disobedience carries weighty repercussions. As if observing our every move, "Big Brother is watching you, " reminding us that accountability looms over our actions like an ever-watchful eye. "The men of Urga" lithograph serves as another testament to obedience's power dynamics—highlighting how societal structures demand submission for order to prevail. Similarly, "Naughty Spot" lithograph portrays disobedience as something requiring correction and redirection towards virtuous paths. Amidst these vivid illustrations lies a profound question: What do we wish? Are we ready to obey others' commands blindly or seek understanding before surrendering ourselves completely? Obedience can be both empowering and stifling—it depends on whom we choose to follow and why. Ultimately, this collection of historical imagery invites contemplation about our own relationship with authority and conformity. It reminds us that while obedience may bring harmony within society’s framework, it also necessitates critical thinking—to discern between just demands and oppressive control—and find the delicate balance between compliance and autonomy.