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Advice Collection (#7)

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

Background imageAdvice Collection: Noah counselleth Japhet on the Ark (colour litho)

Noah counselleth Japhet on the Ark (colour litho)
6010987 Noah counselleth Japhet on the Ark (colour litho) by Fancher, Louis (1884-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noah counselleth Japhet on the Ark)

Background imageAdvice Collection: A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c

A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c
1196738 A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c.1786-7 (polychrome lacquer papier mache) by Lutf Ali Ashraf (after) (18th century); 25 (length)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1591534 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 November 1887)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Madonna del Popolo, (black, white red chalk, pen, brown ink and wash)

The Madonna del Popolo, (black, white red chalk, pen, brown ink and wash)
991403 The Madonna del Popolo, (black, white red chalk, pen, brown ink and wash) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 54.9x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Marriage Instructions, 1866 (oil on canvas)

The Marriage Instructions, 1866 (oil on canvas)
989617 The Marriage Instructions, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Baumgartner, Peter (1834-1911); 90.8x74.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage Instructions. Peter Baumgartner (1834-1911)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1614117 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 July 1885)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Hagar and the Angel (oil on canvas)

Hagar and the Angel (oil on canvas)
1766788 Hagar and the Angel (oil on canvas) by Rosi, Alessandro (1627-1697); 101.3x80.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hagar and the Angel. Alessandro Rosi (1627-1707). Oil on canvas

Background imageAdvice Collection: Dr David Ferrier (engraving)

Dr David Ferrier (engraving)
5206829 Dr David Ferrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr David Ferrier. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Dom Duarte, the new King of Portugal, rejecting the plea of his physician, Guedelha

Dom Duarte, the new King of Portugal, rejecting the plea of his physician, Guedelha
5217572 Dom Duarte, the new King of Portugal, rejecting the plea of his physician, Guedelha, that he should not be proclaimed king before noon due to an inauspicious reading of the stars

Background imageAdvice Collection: Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving)

Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving)
5218460 Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors)

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Constable was required to give his opinion (engraving)

The Constable was required to give his opinion (engraving)
979250 The Constable was required to give his opinion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Constable was required to give his opinion)

Background imageAdvice Collection: A clinic for veneral disease (b / w photo)

A clinic for veneral disease (b / w photo)
3651758 A clinic for veneral disease (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A clinic for veneral disease)

Background imageAdvice Collection: A lesson in Mothercraft (b / w photo)

A lesson in Mothercraft (b / w photo)
3651757 A lesson in Mothercraft (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lesson in Mothercraft)

Background imageAdvice Collection: GBS and his 'sun-trap'(b / w photo)

GBS and his "sun-trap"(b / w photo)
3651746 GBS and his " sun-trap" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Punchs advice to the British seaside holidaymakers

Punchs advice to the British seaside holidaymakers
3735773 Punchs advice to the British seaside holidaymakers by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Punchs advice to the British seaside holidaymakers)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Gentlefolk Playing Backgammon in an Interior (oil on panel)

Gentlefolk Playing Backgammon in an Interior (oil on panel)
827647 Gentlefolk Playing Backgammon in an Interior (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 940.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving)

The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving)
1047394 The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Consulting the Oracle of Delphi (chromolitho)

Consulting the Oracle of Delphi (chromolitho)
1094019 Consulting the Oracle of Delphi (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consulting the Oracle of Delphi)

Background imageAdvice Collection: Jesus Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5), published in 1860

Jesus Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5), published in 1860
Jesus Sermon on the Mount. Wood engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (German painter, 1794 - 1872), published in 1860

Background imageAdvice Collection: Jacob and Rebecca before Isaac [recto], early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Jacob and Rebecca before Isaac [recto], early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Jacob and Rebecca before Isaac [recto], early 18th century

Background imageAdvice Collection: Nicandro and Amarilli, 1640. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Baur

Nicandro and Amarilli, 1640. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Baur
Nicandro and Amarilli, 1640

Background imageAdvice Collection: Very valuable advice

Very valuable advice
A beige big eyed cat is reading a book called how to rule humans. He is in bed at home.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Background imageAdvice Collection: A mobile consumer advice caravan in Cantril Farm. It will visit the estate once a

A mobile consumer advice caravan in Cantril Farm. It will visit the estate once a fortnight to give help in planning major buys and dealing with complaints about goods and services. 18th April 1977

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Citizens Advice Beurau in Harpurhey, 29th April 1988

The Citizens Advice Beurau in Harpurhey, 29th April 1988

Background imageAdvice Collection: North East Festivals A cook takes some tips from a chef in the cook-o-ton in Old

North East Festivals A cook takes some tips from a chef in the cook-o-ton in Old Eldon Square during the Newcastle Festival 21 June 1976

Background imageAdvice Collection: Getting a word of advice about road-safety from Mrs Kathleen Price

Getting a word of advice about road-safety from Mrs Kathleen Price, Ashbys only woman special constable, is five-year-old Dorothea Cole

Background imageAdvice Collection: Scene from the play The Calendar. 12 March 1930

Scene from the play The Calendar. 12 March 1930

Background imageAdvice Collection: Scene from the play Mariners. 11th May 1929

Scene from the play Mariners. 11th May 1929

Background imageAdvice Collection: Children receiving a road safety lesson from a policeman during a class at school

Children receiving a road safety lesson from a policeman during a class at school. 24th June 1952

Background imageAdvice Collection: Scene from the play The Rat Trap 21st October 1926

Scene from the play The Rat Trap 21st October 1926

Background imageAdvice Collection: Le petit conseil. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet

Le petit conseil. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
Le petit conseil. [The piece of advice]

Background imageAdvice Collection: Polonius and Hamlet (Act II, Scene II), 1834 / 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Polonius and Hamlet (Act II, Scene II), 1834 / 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Polonius and Hamlet (Act II, Scene II), 1834/1843

Background imageAdvice Collection: African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom

African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom

Background imageAdvice Collection: Two Smiling Women The 1 Wearing The Blouse With A Bowtie Is Wispering A Secret In The Ear

Two Smiling Women The 1 Wearing The Blouse With A Bowtie Is Wispering A Secret In The Ear
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Two Smiling Women The 1 Wearing The Blouse With A Bowtie Is Wispering A Secret In The Ear Of The I Wearing A Shirt & Collar Pin Blonde Teeth

Background imageAdvice Collection: Advice to a Young Artist, 1865 / 1868. Creator: Honore Daumier

Advice to a Young Artist, 1865 / 1868. Creator: Honore Daumier
Advice to a Young Artist, 1865/1868

Background imageAdvice Collection: Address to a Married Couple, before 1540. Creator: Valerio Belli

Address to a Married Couple, before 1540. Creator: Valerio Belli
Address to a Married Couple, before 1540

Background imageAdvice Collection: Francesco I d Este Invites Foreign Scholars to Court, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe

Francesco I d Este Invites Foreign Scholars to Court, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Background imageAdvice Collection: Francesco I d Este Displays Great Faculty in his Studies

Francesco I d Este Displays Great Faculty in his Studies, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Background imageAdvice Collection: Christ addressing a group of women seated and standing on steps, ca. 1541-44

Christ addressing a group of women seated and standing on steps, ca. 1541-44

Background imageAdvice Collection: Parents with a howling baby at night

Parents with a howling baby at night
Eighteenth or early nineteenth century parents experiencing the joys of a howling baby in the night. Father paces the floor with the baby in his arms while mother offers advice from the comfort of a

Background imageAdvice Collection: Advice to a Young Artist by Honore Daumier

Advice to a Young Artist by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Date: after 1860

Background imageAdvice Collection: Young woman hiding a love letter

Young woman hiding a love letter
The Love Letter. A young woman hides a love letter from an older woman who seems to be giving her some unwelcome advice. Date: circa 1832

Background imageAdvice Collection: WOMAN BUYS KNITTED TOP

WOMAN BUYS KNITTED TOP
A shop assistant behind a counter gives a customer some advice about buying knitted tops. Date: early 1960s

Background imageAdvice Collection: TATTERSALLS / HORSE C1820

TATTERSALLS / HORSE C1820
Tattersalls, London: Tom taking Jerrys advice when buying a horse Date: circa 1820

Background imageAdvice Collection: Page from the Palace of Hope

Page from the Palace of Hope
An illustrated page from the Palace of Hope, from the Documenti dAmore (Teachings of Love) of the Tuscan poet, Francesco da Barberino

Background imageAdvice Collection: The Lion Takes the Advice of the Other Animals for Renards Punishment, 1650-75

The Lion Takes the Advice of the Other Animals for Renards Punishment, 1650-75
The Lion Takes the Advice of the Other Animals for Renards Punishment. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Third state of four

Background imageAdvice Collection: A Counselors Opinion After He Had Retired From Practice - The Legal Consultation

A Counselors Opinion After He Had Retired From Practice - The Legal Consultation, 1780-94

Background imageAdvice Collection: Advice to a Publican, or a Secret Worth Knowing, 1810. 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Advice to a Publican, or a Secret Worth Knowing, 1810. 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Advice to a Publican, or a Secret Worth Knowing, 1810




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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.