Nosy Collection
"Curiosity Unleashed: Exploring the World of Nosy" William Hogarth's drawing at Queensborough captures the essence of nosiness
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"Curiosity Unleashed: Exploring the World of Nosy" William Hogarth's drawing at Queensborough captures the essence of nosiness, as characters peep through windows to satisfy their curiosity. A curious young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) approaches the camera, capturing a heartwarming moment over newly forming ice. The epitome of nosiness in nature. John Liston and Paul Pry take center stage in a comic postcard, showcasing their hilarious antics as they play the role observers. Children giggling mischievously while peeping through a bathroom keyhole - an innocent display of youthful curiosity that reminds us all how we were once little "nosies. " Le Curieux and Le Contretemps depict Peeping-Tom characters spying on fashionable ladies, reminding us that even centuries ago, some couldn't resist indulging their nosy tendencies. Underwater wonders unfold as a flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) and booby (Sula nebouxii) curiously gaze into the camera lens in Galapagos Islands' pristine waters. Muriel Dawson's artwork titled "Inquisitive Pussy. " showcases a feline friend exploring its surroundings with unabashed curiosity - proof that cats are natural-born "nosies. " In 'The Rivals, ' painted in 1840 by an unknown artist, two gentlemen engage in playful competition for attention from an elegant lady - highlighting our innate desire to be noticed and perhaps slightly nosy about others' affairs. 9 & 10: DDE-90020967 & DDE-90020964 capture moments frozen in time where individuals exhibit their inherent human trait of being irresistibly drawn towards something intriguing or secretive – forever embracing our inner 'nosy. ' From art to animals, humans have always been captivated by the allure of nosiness.