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Advice Collection (#4)

"Timeless Advice: From Art to War, from Dogs to Beetles" Las Meninas

Background imageAdvice Collection: Reminiscences of the Easter Monday Review, Sketches on the March to Brighton (engraving)

Reminiscences of the Easter Monday Review, Sketches on the March to Brighton (engraving)
1624495 Reminiscences of the Easter Monday Review, Sketches on the March to Brighton (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: James IV in council before the Battle of Flodden, 1513, illustration from

James IV in council before the Battle of Flodden, 1513, illustration from
STC373605 James IV in council before the Battle of Flodden, 1513, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Faed

Background imageAdvice Collection: Stephen Langton warns King John (litho)

Stephen Langton warns King John (litho)
976609 Stephen Langton warns King John (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Chimney Sweep as a Guide (coloured engraving)

The Chimney Sweep as a Guide (coloured engraving)
979120 The Chimney Sweep as a Guide (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimney Sweep as a Guide.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAdvice Collection: The International Rifle Match in Ireland, Americans v Irish (engraving)

The International Rifle Match in Ireland, Americans v Irish (engraving)
1060107 The International Rifle Match in Ireland, Americans v Irish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Rifle Match in Ireland)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Gordiyeh advises her brother Bahram Chubineh not to aspire to the Persian throne, c

Gordiyeh advises her brother Bahram Chubineh not to aspire to the Persian throne, c
873726 Gordiyeh advises her brother Bahram Chubineh not to aspire to the Persian throne, c.1330 (opaque w/c, gold & ink on paper) by Persian School

Background imageAdvice Collection: King Alfred giving advice to his son

King Alfred giving advice to his son
LLM455825 King Alfred giving advice to his son by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred giving advice to his son)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Advice notice from the State Lottery Office (engraving)

Advice notice from the State Lottery Office (engraving)
559803 Advice notice from the State Lottery Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Its no use calling the tiger to chase away the dog, 1932 (colour litho)

Its no use calling the tiger to chase away the dog, 1932 (colour litho)
473438 Its no use calling the tiger to chase away the dog, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)

The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)
473431 The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho)

Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho)
473428 Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Good advice (engraving)

Good advice (engraving)
2792652 Good advice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good advice. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, Woman going out to a dance

Comic postcard, Woman going out to a dance Date: 20th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, Boy and girl with book - Advice to Young Mothers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy and girl with book - Advice to Young Mothers Date: 20th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, Women in street with boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women in street with boy Date: 20th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, Gloves, diamonds, drink, fruit, flowers and ink Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Gloves, diamonds, drink, fruit, flowers and ink Date: 20th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, milking a cow

Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: The dying Tsar Alexander III of Russia giving advice to his son (colour litho)

The dying Tsar Alexander III of Russia giving advice to his son (colour litho)
2818576 The dying Tsar Alexander III of Russia giving advice to his son (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: My Motto, At The Beginning Consider The End (colour photo)

My Motto, At The Beginning Consider The End (colour photo)
3094402 My Motto, At The Beginning Consider The End (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Motto, At The Beginning Consider The End)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Napoleon talking to an old lady (colour litho)

Napoleon talking to an old lady (colour litho)
3094085 Napoleon talking to an old lady (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon talking to an old lady)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Comic postcard, two policeman in wartime, WW2 - Special Constable in need of some

Comic postcard, two policeman in wartime, WW2 - Special Constable in need of some training Date: circa 1940s

Background imageAdvice Collection: The German Gymnasium (engraving)

The German Gymnasium (engraving)
1616247 The German Gymnasium (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Gymnasium)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Bees, mainly for the beginner, 1941

Bees, mainly for the beginner, 1941
Bees, mainly for the beginner, by Apis, 1941. Beekeeping advice. Date: 1941

Background imageAdvice Collection: Passed by the censor

Passed by the censor. Article in Britannia & Eve, 1942, giving advice about writing to men posted abroad in wartime. Date: 1942

Background imageAdvice Collection: Wedding in a hurry, 1944

Wedding in a hurry, 1944
Wedding in a hurry. Article with advice about speedy marriages in wartime, in Britannia & Eve, May 1944. Date: 1944

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Debs Progress by Molly Bishop

The Debs Progress by Molly Bishop
The Debs Progress: No. 1 by Molly Bishop. Invaluable advice to those about to come out - out-dress your rivals at Ascot. A young lady in an flamboyant dress

Background imageAdvice Collection: Aphrodite and Eros (oil on canvas)

Aphrodite and Eros (oil on canvas)
989360 Aphrodite and Eros (oil on canvas) by Danger, Henri-Camille (1857-1937); 200 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite and Eros. Henri-Camille Danger (1857-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageAdvice Collection: Jeremiah being drawn up out of the well into which he was cast by the advice of the Princes of

Jeremiah being drawn up out of the well into which he was cast by the advice of the Princes of King Zedekiah (litho)
5227344 Jeremiah being drawn up out of the well into which he was cast by the advice of the Princes of King Zedekiah (litho) by King

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Guitar Lesson, (oil on board)

The Guitar Lesson, (oil on board)
658449 The Guitar Lesson, (oil on board) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guitar Lesson. Jules Worms (1832-1914). Oil on board

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Gypsys Prophecy, 1877 (oil on canvas)

The Gypsys Prophecy, 1877 (oil on canvas)
659920 The Gypsys Prophecy, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, William (fl.1865-97); 75.6x58.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageAdvice Collection: Obesity: sure cure for reducing fat - work harder (chromolitho)

Obesity: sure cure for reducing fat - work harder (chromolitho)
5996013 Obesity: sure cure for reducing fat - work harder (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obesity: sure cure for reducing fat - work harder)

Background imageAdvice Collection: I counsel thee, introduce not female contemporaries one to another (colour litho)

I counsel thee, introduce not female contemporaries one to another (colour litho)
6006380 I counsel thee, introduce not female contemporaries one to another (colour litho) by Fancher, Louis (1884-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I counsel thee)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Man caddying for a woman on the golf course (litho)

Man caddying for a woman on the golf course (litho)
6001482 Man caddying for a woman on the golf course (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man caddying for a woman on the golf course)

Background imageAdvice Collection: 'Evangelist points out the way to the Wicket Gate'from The Pilgrim

"Evangelist points out the way to the Wicket Gate"from The Pilgrim
5615798 " Evangelist points out the way to the Wicket Gate" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Cartoon, The Duke of Edinburgh

Cartoon, The Duke of Edinburgh - So take my advice, and don t go to sea, And you may become ruler of the Queens Navee (a quotation from Gilbert & Sullivans operetta, HMS Pinafore). 1885

Background imageAdvice Collection: Dr Henry Munroe (engraving)

Dr Henry Munroe (engraving)
5206836 Dr Henry Munroe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Henry Munroe. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Jalap (engraving)

Jalap (engraving)
5206807 Jalap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jalap. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser, Vol II (George Purkess)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Sir William Bartlett Dalby, Aural Surgeon (engraving)

Sir William Bartlett Dalby, Aural Surgeon (engraving)
5206825 Sir William Bartlett Dalby, Aural Surgeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Bartlett Dalby, Aural Surgeon)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, Military advice, 30 May 1874, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, Military advice, 30 May 1874, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611907 The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, Military advice, 30 May 1874, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Davids Charge to Solomon (pen & ink with wash on paper)

Davids Charge to Solomon (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449328 Davids Charge to Solomon (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 21.9x20.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageAdvice Collection: Keep within the Compass c. 1784 (hand-coloured etching and engraving)

Keep within the Compass c. 1784 (hand-coloured etching and engraving)
SC27795 Keep within the Compass c. 1784 (hand-coloured etching and engraving) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageAdvice Collection: Woodman, Spare That Tree : Disraelis (Lord Beaconsfield

Woodman, Spare That Tree : Disraelis (Lord Beaconsfield
527892 Woodman, Spare That Tree : Disraelis (Lord Beaconsfield) Conservative advice to Gladstone, the Liberal, not to disturb the nest of vipers and to leave the Turkish question alone

Background imageAdvice Collection: Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman, 1932 (colour litho)

Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman, 1932 (colour litho)
473444 Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The poor seek food, the rich an appetite, 1932 (colour litho)

The poor seek food, the rich an appetite, 1932 (colour litho)
473439 The poor seek food, the rich an appetite, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers

There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers
473434 There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull

Background imageAdvice Collection: A modern maternity ward (b / w photo)

A modern maternity ward (b / w photo)
3651755 A modern maternity ward (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern maternity ward)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834 (litho)

Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834 (litho)
3651754 Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834)




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"Timeless Advice: From Art to War, from Dogs to Beetles" Las Meninas, 1656 (1939): Diego Velasquez's masterpiece reminds us that sometimes the best advice is hidden in plain sight. Cecil Aldin's illustration of dog walking teaches us the importance of patience and responsibility - valuable advice for both pet owners and humans alike. In times of war, a simple poster urging people to switch off lights serves as a reminder that even small actions can make a big difference - an enduring piece from World War II. The "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family" offer insight into the values and etiquette cherished during that era - timeless advice on manners and decorum. A warning sign reading "Cave canem, beware of the dog" at Lake Maggiore reminds us to exercise caution in unfamiliar surroundings - wise counsel applicable anywhere in the world. During World War II, children were safer in the countryside according to evacuation posters - an important lesson about prioritizing safety during times of crisis. The Fire Safety Hop Pickers poster highlights precautions necessary for those working with fire - invaluable guidance still relevant today for anyone handling potentially dangerous situations. A Coughs & Sneezes Poster emphasizes good hygiene practices, reminding us how crucial it is to protect ourselves and others from contagious illnesses through simple measures like covering our mouths when coughing or sneezing. Suffragettes fighting for their rights remind us never to underestimate the power of determination and perseverance when striving for equality – inspiring advice still resonating today. A Colorado Beetle watch poster urges constant vigilance against invasive pests threatening crops – a timely reminder about staying alert against potential threats lurking around us every day. Garden tools symbolize hard work and dedication required for nurturing plants – sound advice not only for gardening enthusiasts but also applicable to various aspects of life.