Eavesdropper Collection

Young rabbit hiding in grass, Okunoshima Rabbit island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

A Conversation Overheard, (oil on canvas)
989902 A Conversation Overheard, (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 59.6x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Conversation Overheard. Charles Chaplin (1825-1891)

King James II (1633-1701) Receiving the News of the Landing of William of Orange in 1688
THA15412 King James II (1633-1701) Receiving the News of the Landing of William of Orange in 1688, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Ward

A la conference de la paix, 1919 (lithograph)
3740448 A la conference de la paix, 1919 (lithograph) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tu comprends)

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, or, Listen rs seldom hear good of themselves
708889 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, or, Listen rs seldom hear good of themselves, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Hamlet and His Mother, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3617987 Hamlet and His Mother, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 27.3 x 18.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Witches in Hayloft 1807
Witches in a hayloft conjuring up all kinds of devils

Tartuffe hypocritical impostor Interieur lady
Tartuffe or the hypocritical impostor, Interieur with a lady, Elmire and a gentleman, Tartuffe. In the background is a second man, Orgon, under a table

Tartuffe hypocrite deceiver Interieur lady Elmire
Tartuffe or the hypocrite deceiver, Interieur with a lady, Elmire and a gentleman, Tartuffe. In the background is a second man, Orgon, under a table

Sneaking a peek. Artist: Fendi, Peter (1796-1842)
Sneaking a peek. Found in the collection of Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Witches in a Hayloft (engraving)
XTD68821 Witches in a Hayloft (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Eavesdropping, conceptual image
Eavesdropping. Conceptual image of a woman pressing her ear to a translucent partition. This can represent concepts such as eavesdropping

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Eavesdropper: A Curious Observer in the Shadows" In the enchanting Okunoshima Rabbit Island, a young rabbit hides amidst the lush grass, its innocent eyes filled with curiosity. Just like this furry creature, we find ourselves drawn to overhearing conversations that unfold around us. From historic moments captured on canvas like "A Conversation Overheard" or "King James II Receiving the News of the Landing of William of Orange, " to political gatherings depicted in lithographs such as "A la conference de la paix, 1919, " our fascination with eavesdropping transcends time and place. Even mythical realms are not immune to our prying ears. In "A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, " we witness mischievous beings whispering secrets about unsuspecting listeners. And who can forget Hamlet's haunting encounter with his mother in Shakespeare's masterpiece? Artists like Fendi capture these stolen moments beautifully; their works like "Sneaking a Peek" reveal glimpses into private worlds where secrets unravel before our very eyes. But it is not only humans who engage in clandestine exchanges. In Haylofts and hidden corners, witches gather to scheme and plot, as seen in both paintings and engravings from different eras. Whether it be through oil on canvas or coloured engravings like those found within the pages of Humours of Cynicus, eavesdropping becomes an art form itself—a way for us to explore hidden narratives beyond what meets the eye. Just as Tartuffe deceives Lady Elmire behind closed doors or hypocritical impostors weave webs of deceit among society's elite, we become captivated by these tales unfolding under hushed whispers. So let us embrace our inner eavesdroppers—those seekers of truth lurking at every corner—because sometimes listening closely reveals stories untold and perspectives unseen.