Pretext Collection

The Wolf and the Lamb, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H
498847 The Wolf and the Lamb, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H. Fournier Aine, 1838 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

These gentlemen are so greedy... caricature from
CHT177454 These gentlemen are so greedy... caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series, reprinted in 1854 (coloured engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Sarajevo in 1914
Aerial view of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia with an X marking the spot where Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife was assassinated by Serbian nationalists in June 1914

Female Type / Flirt 1914
A pretty young woman in a maroon shepherdess-style dress, finding a pretext to flirt by checking her stockings. Date: 1914

Monastery Destroyed
RELIGION PERSECUTED On the pretext of building a cultural centre, officials blow up the church of an ancient monastery Date: 1930

Francesco I d Este Approches Camp Enemy Under
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Brotherley Surveillance
After the Paris Commune, the Lodge of Perfect Equality set traps for individuals suspected of insurrection under the pretext of initiations

Assassination in Sarajevo
Photograph showing the arrest of Gavrilo Princips, leader of the group of Serbian nationalists, who assassinated the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife on June 28th 1914

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In the realm of literature, "pretext" weaves tales that captivate our imagination. Just like in "The Wolf and the Lamb, " an illustration for Fables of La Fontaine published by H, where cunning disguises itself as innocence. But it's not just within stories that pretext lurks; even in reality, its presence is undeniable. Take, for instance, the caricature from Sarajevo in 1914 depicting gentlemen consumed by their insatiable greed. Their actions masked behind false intentions. In a different context altogether, "pretext" takes on a flirtatious nature with the portrayal of Female Type / Flirt 1914. A subtle guise concealing ulterior motives beneath charming smiles and playful gestures. Yet sometimes they are lead to destruction and chaos as seen when Monastery Destroyed becomes a consequence of hidden agendas and deceitful acts. Even those who hold positions of power are not immune to pretext's influence. Francesco I d'Este Approaches Camp Enemy Under the pretense of peace negotiations but secretly plotting strategies against unsuspecting foes. Within brotherly relationships too lies an element of surveillance driven by suspicion or concern - Brotherly Surveillance reveals how pretext seeps into even our closest bonds. However, history reminds us that they are have dire consequences when taken to extreme measures. The Assassination in Sarajevo serves as a chilling reminder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's tragic fate at the hands of individuals hiding behind deceptive motives. Ultimately, whether found within fables or etched into historical events like Assassination in Sarajevo, pretext remains an ever-present force shaping narratives both real and imagined – reminding us to question appearances and delve deeper into what lies beneath the surface.