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"Wary: A Glimpse into Vigilance and Caution" The Maran Cockerel turns its head, ever watchful for any signs of danger lurking nearby

Background imageWary Collection: I: Imprudence on the ice

I: Imprudence on the ice
6523561 I: Imprudence on the ice. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

Background imageWary Collection: Prudence. Sculpture of the south facade of the hotel des Invalides

Prudence. Sculpture of the south facade of the hotel des Invalides
7071678 Prudence. Sculpture of the south facade of the hotel des Invalides by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Dome des Invalides, Paris, France; ePascal Lemaitre; French, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: Portrait of an Unknown woman or 'The Threatener'(oil on canvas)

Portrait of an Unknown woman or "The Threatener"(oil on canvas)
JEB4960322 Portrait of an Unknown woman or " The Threatener" (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 68.5x56.5 cm; Musee Granet, Aix-en-Provence

Background imageWary Collection: Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas)
985113 Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 61x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Mask, A Romance. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

Background imageWary Collection: Barnaby Rudge Sr, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Barnaby Rudge Sr, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465599 Barnaby Rudge Sr, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageWary Collection: Samoset, Chief of the Pemaquids visits the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621 (litho)

Samoset, Chief of the Pemaquids visits the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621 (litho)
PNP377492 Samoset, Chief of the Pemaquids visits the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWary Collection: Fairy Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper)

Fairy Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper)
NUL445537 Fairy Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 25.5x32 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: Comic postcard, Fish avoids worm and hook Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Fish avoids worm and hook Date: 20th century

Background imageWary Collection: The Merina Governor, Rafaralahy, of the Fort at Foule Point, Madagascar (oil on canvas)

The Merina Governor, Rafaralahy, of the Fort at Foule Point, Madagascar (oil on canvas)
828307 The Merina Governor, Rafaralahy, of the Fort at Foule Point, Madagascar (oil on canvas) by Lemaire (19th century); 71.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merina Governor)

Background imageWary Collection: Portrait of Nicolo Raggi

Portrait of Nicolo Raggi
AII80639 Portrait of Nicolo Raggi by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 140x114 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: Zulu Girl in Native Fancy Ball Dress, c. 1895 (b / w photo)

Zulu Girl in Native Fancy Ball Dress, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
MGS172134 Zulu Girl in Native Fancy Ball Dress, c.1895 (b/w photo) by Barnett, Joe (c.1861-97); 20x14.2 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face

Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face
IL370566 Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face, illustration from The Book of Sagas by Alice S

Background imageWary Collection: First American Cemetery Marker Omaha Beach

First American Cemetery Marker Omaha Beach
This marks the first American battle burials in Europe. It was set up by 2nd Platoon of the 607th Graves Registraton Company

Background imageWary Collection: A wary Cottontail

A wary Cottontail
1192392 A wary Cottontail by Fuertes, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Animals of North America published by National Geographic Society published 1960); American

Background imageWary Collection: Martha Endell, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Martha Endell, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465591 Martha Endell, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageWary Collection: Otho (32-69 AD), 1596 (engraving)

Otho (32-69 AD), 1596 (engraving)
STC169759 Otho (32-69 AD), 1596 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman emperor briefly in 69 AD; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells

The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells
IL370544 The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

Background imageWary Collection: The Pilgrim Fathers entering the New World (colour litho)

The Pilgrim Fathers entering the New World (colour litho)
PNP377498 The Pilgrim Fathers entering the New World (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho)

Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho)
6014138 Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWary Collection: Entre Le Ciel Et L Eau (engraving)

Entre Le Ciel Et L Eau (engraving)
2789011 Entre Le Ciel Et L Eau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entre Le Ciel Et L Eau. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 15 June 1884)

Background imageWary Collection: The vagrant is the plague of the countryside (colour litho)

The vagrant is the plague of the countryside (colour litho)
2779340 The vagrant is the plague of the countryside (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vagrant is the plague of the countryside)

Background imageWary Collection: Men Smuggling Corned Beef (chromolitho)

Men Smuggling Corned Beef (chromolitho)
733122 Men Smuggling Corned Beef (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men Smuggling Corned Beef.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; American

Background imageWary Collection: Startled Foresters, 1874 (oil on canvas)

Startled Foresters, 1874 (oil on canvas)
Ma360511 Startled Foresters, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 22x29.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageWary Collection: Young womans head, turned to glance over her left shoulder (red chalk on white paper

Young womans head, turned to glance over her left shoulder (red chalk on white paper
CTS366784 Young womans head, turned to glance over her left shoulder (red chalk on white paper) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 30x22 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageWary Collection: Envahissement de Domicile (colour litho)

Envahissement de Domicile (colour litho)
3098492 Envahissement de Domicile (colour litho) by Lambert, Eugene (1825-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Envahissement de Domicile)

Background imageWary Collection: Scene from the play Good Morning Bill. 29th November 1927

Scene from the play Good Morning Bill. 29th November 1927

Background imageWary Collection: The Thermal Spa Baths at Dax, France

The Thermal Spa Baths at Dax, France - a (rather apprehensive!) woman contemplates the approach of the Douche a Vapeaur ready to apply a jet of hot steam water to her person... Date: circa 1920s

Background imageWary Collection: Birthday Greetings postcard - A family of Cats at bathtime

Birthday Greetings postcard - A family of Cats at bathtime. The kitten in the bath is not looking forward to having his/her hair combed... Date: circa 1922

Background imageWary Collection: Saddle-billed Stork, Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe

Saddle-billed Stork, Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe
A Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) stares out warily from the banks of a river

Background imageWary Collection: Resting but wary goose by Folly Bridge over the Thames, Oxford

Resting but wary goose by Folly Bridge over the Thames, Oxford

Background imageWary Collection: Hawker Typhoon 1b nose over the type of event to be war

Hawker Typhoon 1b nose over the type of event to be wary of when taxying on muddy (on the ground)

Background imageWary Collection: Long Eared Owl

Long Eared Owl

Background imageWary Collection: Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Background imageWary Collection: Deer With Antlers, Mountain Range In Background, Olympic National Park

Deer With Antlers, Mountain Range In Background, Olympic National Park

Background imageWary Collection: Lone Wolf In Snow

Lone Wolf In Snow

Background imageWary Collection: JACK-IN-THE-BOX 1888

JACK-IN-THE-BOX 1888
Two little girls look rather wary of a jack-in-the-box sitting on the table

Background imageWary Collection: An inquisitive wary light brown puppy tentatively approaches a white cat

An inquisitive wary light brown puppy tentatively approaches a white cat

Background imageWary Collection: Two dogs play together with a rope toy

Two dogs play together with a rope toy

Background imageWary Collection: Ginger tabby Domestic Cat (Felis catus) standing, side view

Ginger tabby Domestic Cat (Felis catus) standing, side view

Background imageWary Collection: Susi - discovering a crab on the beach

Susi - discovering a crab on the beach. 1950s

Background imageWary Collection: African elephants in the wild

African elephants in the wild, looking warily towards the camera. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageWary Collection: The Poor Relations

The Poor Relations
The Visit of the Poor Relations : they receive a rather less than warm welcome, even the dog is wary of them... Date: 1843

Background imageWary Collection: Wary World Racers series N32 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Wary World Racers series N32 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Background imageWary Collection: White-tipped Dove (Leptotila virreauxi) emerginf from shadows in south Texas

White-tipped Dove (Leptotila virreauxi) emerginf from shadows in south Texas
White-tipped Dove (Leptotila virreauxi) emerging from shadows in south Texas

Background imageWary Collection: USA, California, La Jolla. Rear view of brown pelican adult with head turned backwards

USA, California, La Jolla. Rear view of brown pelican adult with head turned backwards. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageWary Collection: She has given him a bun and a roll, illustration after George Cruikshank

She has given him a bun and a roll, illustration after George Cruikshank
KW366274 She has given him a bun and a roll, illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem Bloudie Jacke of Shrewsberrie, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

Background imageWary Collection: Gray wolf under a tree

Gray wolf under a tree



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"Wary: A Glimpse into Vigilance and Caution" The Maran Cockerel turns its head, ever watchful for any signs of danger lurking nearby. In the 1865 hand-coloured lithograph of a Ruffed Grouse, we witness the bird's wariness as it remains alert to potential threats in its surroundings. Amidst the serene beauty of Choke Canyon State Park in Texas, a white-tailed deer stays on high alert, knowing that predators may be lurking just beyond sight. The young red fox displays an innate sense of wariness as it navigates through its natural habitat with caution and stealth. "Indians Discovering Lewis and Clark" depicted in a 1896 oil painting showcases the indigenous people's inherent wariness towards unfamiliar explorers encroaching upon their lands. The Hawker Typhoon 1b nose over symbolizes the type of event that would warrant heightened vigilance - war, where every move must be calculated and wary. Prudence is exemplified in a circa 1470 tempera grassa painting on wood, reminding us to approach life with cautious wisdom and careful consideration. A woman on the beach captured in an oil painting circa 1875 exudes an air of wariness as she gazes out onto the vast ocean horizon, mindful of potential dangers or unknowns lying ahead. Silhouetted against dawn mist in Leicestershire, three female red deer (hinds) stand vigilant - their silhouettes serving as a testament to their constant state of awareness amidst nature's tranquility. Even within the confines of a pet carrier, a Harlequin Mini Rex rabbit named Picture No. 12020045 demonstrates its wary nature by remaining attentive to any external stimuli that might pose harm or discomfort.