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Lying Collection (#98)

"Lying: The Complex Tapestry of Deception Unveiled" The Open Door: Behind the facade, lies often lurk, waiting to be discovered

Background imageLying Collection: Domestic Cattle, Holstein cows, herd resting in cubicle house, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire

Domestic Cattle, Holstein cows, herd resting in cubicle house, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire, England, October

Background imageLying Collection: Madame Monet lying on a Sofa

Madame Monet lying on a Sofa
RENOIR, Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919). Madame Monet lying on a Sofa. Impressionism. Oil on canvas

Background imageLying Collection: Blue Fox

Blue Fox

Background imageLying Collection: Tourist sunbathing and reading on Ao Phra Nang Beach, Railay (Rai Leh), South Thailand

Tourist sunbathing and reading on Ao Phra Nang Beach, Railay (Rai Leh), South Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageLying Collection: Tourist relaxing in a hammock on a bamboo beach hut on the Thai island of Koh Lanta

Tourist relaxing in a hammock on a bamboo beach hut on the Thai island of Koh Lanta, South Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageLying Collection: Two bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) rams during the rut, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Two bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) rams during the rut, Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imageLying Collection: Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki), Gardner beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki), Gardner beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageLying Collection: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) sleeping, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) sleeping, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa

Background imageLying Collection: Conrad / Typhoon / Chinese

Conrad / Typhoon / Chinese
TYPHOON Short story by Joseph Conrad...the Chinamen were lying prostrate about the decks Date: First published: 1902

Background imageLying Collection: Two Border Collies on a hill of green grass overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Two Border Collies on a hill of green grass overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Background imageLying Collection: Coton de Tulear puppy lying on an Indian blanket next to a gourd and Indian basket

Coton de Tulear puppy lying on an Indian blanket next to a gourd and Indian basket

Background imageLying Collection: Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd
An Australian Shepherd lying on a garden bench

Background imageLying Collection: An Anatolian Shepherd puppy poolside with one paw in water

An Anatolian Shepherd puppy poolside with one paw in water

Background imageLying Collection: A Border Collie lying on a gray stone slab in a park with the Santa Ynez Mountains

A Border Collie lying on a gray stone slab in a park with the Santa Ynez Mountains in the background

Background imageLying Collection: Coton de Tulear puppies lying in an Indian basket on a Indian blanket

Coton de Tulear puppies lying in an Indian basket on a Indian blanket

Background imageLying Collection: A Belgian Malinios lying in the sand against wooden railroad tie fence at Del Mar

A Belgian Malinios lying in the sand against wooden railroad tie fence at Del Mar Beach in San Diego California

Background imageLying Collection: A Border Collie lying on a sandstone rock wall overlooking the Pacific Ocean

A Border Collie lying on a sandstone rock wall overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Background imageLying Collection: An Airedale puppy standing on a small rock with purple flowers around

An Airedale puppy standing on a small rock with purple flowers around

Background imageLying Collection: Seven American Pitt Bull Terrier dogs posing for the camera with blooming cactus

Seven American Pitt Bull Terrier dogs posing for the camera with blooming cactus in the background

Background imageLying Collection: Namibia, Aus. A family of wild horses on the Namib Desert

Namibia, Aus. A family of wild horses on the Namib Desert

Background imageLying Collection: Buddha standing on lotus plinth in blessing posture, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa

Buddha standing on lotus plinth in blessing posture, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imageLying Collection: Blitz in London -- wreckage of Hurricane fighter plane, WW2

Blitz in London -- wreckage of Hurricane fighter plane, WW2
Blitz in London -- the wreckage of a Hurricane fighter aircraft shot down over London, lying on the pavement in Buckingham Palace Road

Background imageLying Collection: Domestic Dog, Old English Sheepdog, young female, close-up of head, resting in garden, England

Domestic Dog, Old English Sheepdog, young female, close-up of head, resting in garden, England, september

Background imageLying Collection: Domestic Dog, Old Tyme Bulldog, resting in kennel, England, august

Domestic Dog, Old Tyme Bulldog, resting in kennel, England, august

Background imageLying Collection: Dairy farming, pedigree Holstein Friesian cows, laying in metal cubicles bedded with sand

Dairy farming, pedigree Holstein Friesian cows, laying in metal cubicles bedded with sand, Dumfries, Scotland, january

Background imageLying Collection: Reclining Buddha, Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Reclining Buddha, Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Background imageLying Collection: Russian doctor and nurse attending to a man with a Russian b

Russian doctor and nurse attending to a man with a Russian battleship for a head lying in bed. Date 1904

Background imageLying Collection: Kyogen play with three characters, two with swords, the thir

Kyogen play with three characters, two with swords, the third lying down or feigning sleep. Date between 1800 and 1870

Background imageLying Collection: Two mice, one lying on the ground with head resting on forep

Two mice, one lying on the ground with head resting on forepaws, the other is standing on hind legs with forepaws crossed, they are looking at each other

Background imageLying Collection: The body of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln. Lying in

The body of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln. Lying in state at the City Hall, N.Y. April, 24th & 25th 1865. Date 1865. The body of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln

Background imageLying Collection: Jewish Woman reclining on a divan

Jewish Woman reclining on a divan - India Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLying Collection: President Warren G. Hardings body lying in state in the Ea

President Warren G. Hardings body lying in state in the East Room of the White House. Date 1923

Background imageLying Collection: Start of a glide; Wilbur in motion at left holding one end o

Start of a glide; Wilbur in motion at left holding one end of glider (rebuilt with single vertical rudder), Orville lying prone in machine, and Dan Tate at right; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Background imageLying Collection: Soldiers asleep in railway carriage during rail strike

Soldiers asleep in railway carriage during rail strike
During the 1911 rail strike two soldiers of the South Staffordshire Regiment take a nap in one of the unused railway carriages. 1911

Background imageLying Collection: Men testing breathing apparatus

Men testing breathing apparatus
A group of men testing some breathing apparatus, possibly for diving or for use down a mine. circa 1911

Background imageLying Collection: British Western Front in France - Base Hospital operating th

British Western Front in France - Base Hospital operating th
An official First World War Press Bureau picture from the British Western Front in France showing the operating theatre of an unidentified Base Hospital

Background imageLying Collection: Arrival of hearse of Duke of Wellington at Chelsea Hospital

Arrival of hearse of Duke of Wellington at Chelsea Hospital
Arrival of the hearse and remains of the Duke of Wellington at Chelsea Hospital. The body of the great statesman and soldier had been lying in state at Walmer Castle, his residence

Background imageLying Collection: Duke of Wellington lying in state at Chelsea Hospital

Duke of Wellington lying in state at Chelsea Hospital
The remains of the Duke of Wellington lying in state in the hall of Chelsea Hospital. Date: 1852

Background imageLying Collection: Duke of Wellington lying in state at Walmer Castle

Duke of Wellington lying in state at Walmer Castle
The remains of the Duke of Wellington lying in state at Walmer Castle, his residence. Date: 1852

Background imageLying Collection: Chelsea Hospital, lying-in-state of Duke of Wellington

Chelsea Hospital, lying-in-state of Duke of Wellington
The crowd going into Chelsea Hospital to see the lying in state of the Duke of Wellington who had died on 14th September 1852 at Walmer Castle. Date: 1852

Background imageLying Collection: A boy lying on a bed with a book and a toy horse

A boy lying on a bed with a book and a toy horse, the head board is decorated with bird fruit and sun motifs. The caption to the picture reads I d buy rusks, bananas, and apples

Background imageLying Collection: Exotic Turkish Woman of the Harem

Exotic Turkish Woman of the Harem Date: circa 1904

Background imageLying Collection: France, Biarritz, France - Fine cattle

France, Biarritz, France - Fine cattle
Two very fine reclining cattle at Biarritz, France Date: 1923

Background imageLying Collection: Silhouette of a man sunbathing

Silhouette of a man sunbathing
Proceeds methodically to tan his face -- silhouette of a middle-aged man sunbathing, while a girl sits reading at his feet

Background imageLying Collection: Mexican Revolution - Dead in the Doorway

Mexican Revolution - Dead in the Doorway
Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) - Diligence - The brave dead lying in the doorway. Date: circa 1911

Background imageLying Collection: Australian troops in action on the battlefield, WW1

Australian troops in action on the battlefield, WW1
Australian troops in action on the battlefield during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageLying Collection: Armenian Bathhouse - Sulphur Baths

Armenian Bathhouse - Sulphur Baths. The attendant is wearing a camel hair mitten, which is using to rub the bather all over which cleanses and exfoliates! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLying Collection: Little girl with large dog

Little girl with large dog
A little girl looks down at her large dog, reclining on the floor, on this birthday greetings postcard. Date: early 20th century




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"Lying: The Complex Tapestry of Deception Unveiled" The Open Door: Behind the facade, lies often lurk, waiting to be discovered. Venus of Urbino, 1538: Even art can portray the allure and deceitfulness of a well-crafted lie. A Goldendoodle with snow on its nose: Innocence masked by mischief; sometimes even our furry friends are not exempt from deception. WW1 silhouettes, wounded soldiers and medical care: Lies told for patriotism or protection can leave scars that last generations. Suffragette Suffragists on the WarPath: Fighting for equality against societal falsehoods, women paved their way through a web of lies. African Lioness - close up of female: In nature's kingdom too, camouflage and trickery play their part in survival strategies. A Great Pyrenees lying in a field of wild Poppy flowers at Antelope Valley California: Amidst beauty and tranquility lies the potential for hidden agendas or secrets yet to be revealed. Greyfriars Bobby: Loyalty knows no bounds but even tales as heartwarming as this may have elements concealed within them. Black Labrador Retriever dog, male, Germany: Dogs may be man's best friend but they too can deceive when it comes to getting what they want. One-month-old lion cubs lie together at the Ramat Gan Safari: Even innocence has its own share of mischievousness; little cubs learning early lessons about manipulation and survival instincts. Domestic sheep in Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe : Sheep grazing peacefully while being oblivious to human duplicity surrounding them is an ironic metaphor for how easily we fall prey to deception ourselves. Sheep pasture in Glencolumbcille County Donegal Ireland Europe .