Earnest Collection

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes)

The Importance of Being Earnest at the St Jamess Theatre, London. Gwendolen Fairfax (Miss Irene Vanbrugh) and Worthing; Gwendolen and Cecily (Miss Evelyn Millard); Gwendolen

Immanuel Kant (Schnorr)
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Portrait of a young man

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

Portrait of a young man, cool tone

Girl, teenager, serious

The Importance of Being Earnest at the St Jamess Theatre, London. Miss Prism (Mrs George Canninge) and Worthing (Mr George Alexander); Algernon Moncrieff (Mr Allen Aynesworth)

Young athlete in white briefs

Prince George of Wales at Portsmouth
A portrait of Prince George of Wales (1865-1936) at Portsmouth. George Frederick Earnest Albert became the Prince of Wales in 1892 after the unexpected death of his older brother Albert Victor

Peggy Ashcroft and Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies
Peggy Ashcroft (1907-1991) appearing as Cecily Cardew and Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies (1891-1992) as Gwendolyn Fairfax, in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Globe Theatre. Date: 1939

Grave of Carl Ernst buck at the cemetery in Wiesbaden, Germany, Carl Ernst buck, Karl Ernst buck, 1809 to 1874
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, buck, bucks, burial ground, burial site, burial sites, cemeteries, cities, depiction, depictions

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Tower on the Rugard on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, control tower

Prussian Army, Friedrich Heinrich Ernst Count von Wrangel was a Field Marshal General of the Prussian Army
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, aristocracy, armies, cavalries, count, counts, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, earnest, equus, europe's, field marshal general, freiherr, frg

St. John the Evangelist (oil on canvas)
704180 St. John the Evangelist (oil on canvas) by Savoldo, Giovanni Girolamo (c.1480-p.1548); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Portrait of J. P. Earnest, Between 1889 and 1897. Creator: Moses P. Rice
Portrait of J.P. Earnest, Between 1889 and 1897

Sport turned to earnest (colour litho)
3634166 Sport turned to earnest (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport turned to earnest)

Picture Alphabet (colour litho)
2817247 Picture Alphabet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet)

Captain Frederick John Dealtry Lugard (colour litho)
612240 Captain Frederick John Dealtry Lugard (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, An earnest African)

In Earnest (engraving)
2772966 In Earnest (engraving) by Smallfield, Frederick (1829-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Earnest. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

HMS torpedo boat destroyer, Earnest, at full speed off Plymouth. Date: circa 1900

Giuseppe Danise in William Tell (b / w photo)
5615600 Giuseppe Danise in William Tell (b/w photo) by Mishkin, Herman (1871-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian baritone opera singer Giuseppe Danise (1883-1963) for opera William Tell

Three Singers, (oil on canvas)
989302 Three Singers, (oil on canvas) by Rouffio, Albert Alexander Paul (1855-1911); 120.7x156.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Singers; Trio a Capella. Paul Rouffio (1855-1911)

Boy praying with his mother
LLM460018 Boy praying with his mother by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy praying with his mother); © Look and Learn

A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho)
1039704 A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince)

"Not in Earnest", a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving)
1045134 " Not in Earnest", a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving) by Villiers

Illustration for Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
6013204 Illustration for Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duet on the Beach)

A Fool and His Folly (litho)
1603283 A Fool and His Folly (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fool and His Folly. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1891)

Appeal for aid, for food and shelter required for every day for thousands of dogs and cats that are recused from the streets

Tea party at Dr Johnsons
An earnest looking group at a tea party hosted by Dr Johnson. Date: 19th century

Evening with Dr Johnson
This artists impression of an evening with Dr Johnson depicts an intense session with earnest friends and colleagues. Date: 19th century

Thomas Edison / Young
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man Date: 1847 - 1931

Fashion shot of a young man wearing a suit, sitting

Naked man holding a blank sign in his hands

Young man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Portrait of a dark-haired, long haired man in his early thirties

Athletic man, early 30s, bare-chested
Athletic man, early 30 s, bare-chested

Young woman with magnifying glass in front of her eye

Bare-chested young man lying in bed

Leopard (Panthera Pardus)

Thomas Edison / After Mora
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man Date: 1847 - 1931

Portrait with Signature of Artist George Cruikshank
George Cruikshank the artist and temperance advocate in middle age Date: circa 1880s

Young athlete in jeans, with half-naked chest

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"Earnest: A Timeless Quality that Transcends Eras and Art Forms" In the midst of World War II, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, a glimmer of hope emerged in Alexandria, Egypt. The NaFI presents an ENSA Production, showcasing the power of entertainment to uplift spirits during trying times. As Immanuel Kant's profound philosophies echoed through the air, one word stood out - "earnest. " From Oscar Wilde's timeless play "The Importance of Being Earnest" to Schnorr's captivating artwork depicting earnest individuals, this concept has permeated various facets of human existence, and is not limited to a particular era or medium; rather it transcends time and art forms. A young girl with a serious demeanor embodies earnestness as she navigates her teenage years with determination and purpose. Her unwavering commitment to her dreams serves as an inspiration for all who encounter her. Meanwhile, a young man lies on a couch without his shirt but donning a suit - an unconventional sight that challenges societal norms. His relaxed yet focused expression portrays his earnest pursuit of success and self-expression. Another young man kneels on a couch in similar attire, exuding confidence and ambition. With every fiber of his being dedicated to achieving greatness, he epitomizes what it means to be truly earnest. In contrast, we find another young man wearing an open plaid shirt in the tranquility of a backyard setting. His carefree spirit combined with genuine sincerity showcases how earnestness can manifest itself even in moments of leisure. Through portraits capturing their essence with both cool tones and sensual gazes alike, these young men convey their unique interpretations of what it means to embody earnestness fully. Lastly, we cannot overlook the allure found within the sensuous face of a young woman whose eyes speak volumes about her innermost desires and aspirations. She embraces life wholeheartedly while remaining steadfastly true to herself – an embodiment of earnestness in its purest form.