Discretion Collection

St. Catherines Point Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tybee Island Lighthouse, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America, North America

Tsunami warning sign, Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Road sign warning of sand, Swamopmund, Namibia, Africa

Warning notice, Arenal volcano, Costa Rica, Central America

Young, Major M. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Young, Major M. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 4

Harrison, Dolly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 July 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Harrison, Dolly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 July 23

Life Becomes Precious, Discreet, plate eleven from Love, 1898, published 1899. Creator: Maurice Denis
Life Becomes Precious, Discreet, plate eleven from Love, 1898, published 1899

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025975 Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The damsel Discretion questions Christian, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (litho)
2638230 The damsel Discretion questions Christian, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (litho) by Dudley

The Palace Beautiful, Discretion, Prudence, Piety, and Charity (engraving)
3625310 The Palace Beautiful, Discretion, Prudence, Piety, and Charity (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Beautiful, Discretion, Prudence, Piety)

The Trusty Servant, painting of 1579 by English poet John Hoskins on the wall adjoining the kitchen of Winchester
6031977 The Trusty Servant, painting of 1579 by English poet John Hoskins on the wall adjoining the kitchen of Winchester College, Hampshire (engraving) by English School

A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs (engraving)
1038300 A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs)

Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving)
1046889 Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne)

The accomodating spouse; Tyr-nn-es delight! - coming York over her; - or what you like
3025369 The accomodating spouse; Tyr-nn-es delight! - coming York over her; - or what you like, pub. 1789 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Christian before discretion (colour litho)
956027 Christian before discretion (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrims Progress published by Charles Scribners & Sons); English

The Knave of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336585 The Knave of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thy secret is thy prisoner; if thou lettest it go thou becomest its prisoner
498221 Thy secret is thy prisoner; if thou lettest it go thou becomest its prisoner, for thy friend has a friend, therefore keep thy mouth shut, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498220) by Bull

Tell Nobody - Not Even Her. Careless Talk Costs Lives
RNM286308 Tell Nobody - Not Even Her. Careless Talk Costs Lives, Second World War poster (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Secret, 1876 (oil on canvas)
NYH149399 The Secret, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 130.8x97.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; French

"Christian before Discretion"from The Pilgrim
5615801 " Christian before Discretion" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Christian in the Armoury receiving his weapons from Discretion, Piety, Charity and Prudence
LLM462085 Christian in the Armoury receiving his weapons from Discretion, Piety, Charity and Prudence by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Exceptional Boar Hunt on the North-West Frontier of India (engraving)
1062288 An Exceptional Boar Hunt on the North-West Frontier of India (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christian armed (colour litho)
956028 Christian armed (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrims Progress published by Charles Scribners & Sons); English, out of copyright

Symptoms, 1822 (soft-ground etching, hand-colored)
1066642 Symptoms, 1822 (soft-ground etching, hand-colored) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 20.3x24.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Published by Thomas McLean)

"Christian armed"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615802 " Christian armed" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

The Parliamentary Steeplechase, Mr F Mildmay on Discretion overhauling Mr Walter Long on Crusader
1614835 The Parliamentary Steeplechase, Mr F Mildmay on Discretion overhauling Mr Walter Long on Crusader, at the Second Fence from Home (engraving) by Wollen

Discretion is the Better Part of Valour (litho)
1595717 Discretion is the Better Part of Valour (litho) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discretion is the Better Part of Valour)

All the World at Paris, III (engraving)
1059803 All the World at Paris, III (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the World at Paris, III)

A Tiger Hunt in India (chromolitho)
1050747 A Tiger Hunt in India (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiger Hunt in India)

Window depicting Pyschomachia: Discretion and Boasting (stained glass)
1278737 Window depicting Pyschomachia: Discretion and Boasting (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); St. Jean-Baptiste, Niederhaslach, France; (add.info.: St)

Union is Strength (engraving)
1614471 Union is Strength (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union is Strength)

Sketches before Toul (engraving)
1052128 Sketches before Toul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches before Toul)

Prudence, Piety, Charity and Discretion inviting Christian into the Palace Beautiful, 1789, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Excerpt Jupiter sends three goddesses discretion
Excerpt from Jupiter sends the three goddesses at the discretion of Paris lying figure - a - female human figure, Antonio Fantuzzi (attributed to), Fontainebleau, 1543, paper, etching

Young, desperate man wearing a shirt and a tie holding his hands over his ears, has 100-euro notes stuffed into his mouth

A Tale of the Sea: Discretion is the Better Part of Valour, which the Twins, Unable to Swim, should have Remembered, 1890 Engraving

Personification of modesty, print maker: Arnold Houbraken, Leonard Schenk, 1710 - 1719

Young man wearing a suit with 100-euro notes stuffed into his mouth

A Tale Of The Sea: Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valour, Which The Twins, Unable To Swim, Should Have Remembered, 1890 Engraving

Parliament Bar
The Bar which excludes strangers from the House of Commons, which is raised at the Speakers discretion

White chalk cliff and lighthouse, Beachy Head, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

High Rock lighthouse at High Rock, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, West Indies, Central America

Port Lucaya lighthouse, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, West Indies, Central America

A herd of guanacos (Lama guanicoe), Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Sign, Polar bear alert at Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, North America

The Age of Discretion - a young girl holds an open book and rests her hand on a globe, while a musical score rests on the table beside her - evidently a studious miss

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"Embracing the Art of Discretion: From St. Catherines Point Lighthouse to Tybee Island Lighthouse, the World Speaks" As the sun sets on St. Catherines Point Lighthouse in Isle of Wight, England, one can't help but marvel at its stoic presence, silently guiding ships through treacherous waters. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Tybee Island Lighthouse in Savannah, Georgia - a beacon that has witnessed countless secrets whispered by passing vessels. But discretion is not confined to these towering structures alone; it permeates every corner of our world. It manifests itself in unexpected places like a tsunami warning sign, reminding us to tread carefully and be mindful of nature's power. Venturing further into Central America, we encounter an ominous warning notice near Arenal volcano in Costa Rica. Discretion here takes on a new meaning as it urges us to respect Mother Earth's unpredictable temperament. Even mundane road signs play their part in advocating for caution and prudence. A simple sand warning sign reminds drivers that even seemingly harmless elements can pose risks if approached without discretion. Delving into literature and art history reveals how deeply ingrained this virtue is within human consciousness. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' Les Liaisons Dangereuses illustrates the consequences when discretion falters – a tale that still resonates today despite being published almost two centuries ago. In John Bunyan's The Pilgrims Progress, Christian faces scrutiny from "The damsel Discretion, " who questions his motives with wisdom beyond her years. This encounter serves as a reminder that true discernment requires introspection and self-awareness. Moving forward through time brings us face-to-face with Prudence, Piety, Charity - embodiments depicted within engravings adorning The Palace Beautiful. These virtues stand tall as guardians against impulsive actions and hasty judgments.