Reward Collection (#4)

A rat tries to lift the trap door to save a prisoner. " Escape attempt", 1936 (illustration)
7309656 A rat tries to lift the trap door to save a prisoner." Escape attempt", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A frog balances on a duck's beak. " Critical Position", 1936 (illustration)
7309654 A frog balances on a duck's beak." Critical Position", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A heron's beak acts as a slide for frogs diving into the pond. " The Tobogan", 1936 (illustration)
7309652 A heron's beak acts as a slide for frogs diving into the pond." The Tobogan", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The parrot screams when he sees the cat that has just stolen a leg." The Parroquet -- To the Thief!
7309651 The parrot screams when he sees the cat that has just stolen a leg." The Parroquet -- To the Thief!...", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits. " The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration)
7309646 The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits." The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The duck is playing with a kite, 1936 (illustration)
7309645 The duck is playing with a kite, 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrious points for school children)

A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals. " The Newborn", 1936 (illustration)
7309650 A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals." The Newborn", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster
7309639 Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster." Horseback riding", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me
7309636 A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me!", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

French Revolution, Pamphlet Concerning the Abolition of the Orders, Equality, 17 August 1793
7278986 French Revolution, Pamphlet Concerning the Abolition of the Orders, Equality, 17 August 1793 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution)

The most important orders and decorations, state award
7279488 The most important orders and decorations, state award by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most important orders and decorations, state award, historical)

View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)
1755848 View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting) by Gautier, Jean-Rodolphe (1764-1820); (add.info)

The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France (litho)
3620638 The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Australian V. C. who accounted for seven turks, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359707 An Australian V.C. who accounted for seven turks, 1914-19 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: On May 19th-20th)

Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy
478226 Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

The four stages of cruelty (engraving)
666300 The four stages of cruelty (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The four stages of cruelty. The reward of cruelty)

On U. S. 99 as it continues through Oregon, Lane County, Williamette Valley, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 99 as it continues through Oregon. Lane County, Williamette Valley, Oregon. [ Iced Drinks - Sandwiches and Coffee ]

Hudsons Soap, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Hudsons Soap, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Two children teaching their pet dog to jump (colour litho)
7185229 Two children teaching their pet dog to jump (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children teaching their pet dog to jump)

Self portrait during the Rewarding for a Gold Medal in the Academy of Arts
FIA5357055 Self portrait during the Rewarding for a Gold Medal in the Academy of Arts by Sukhovo-Kobylina, Sofia Vasilyevna (1825-1867); State Tretyakov Gallery

Death of Count Wilfred the Hairy (840-897), late 19th - early 20th century (oil on canvas)
AIS5345426 Death of Count Wilfred the Hairy (840-897), late 19th - early 20th century (oil on canvas) by Bejar Novella, Pablo Antonio (1869-1921); (add.info)

Mr and Mrs Jones embrace in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234858 Mr and Mrs Jones embrace in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving)
1058760 The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buying chocolates by 8: 00pm (colour litho)
7150960 Buying chocolates by 8:00pm (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Zealous Zachariah (colour litho)
7157004 Zealous Zachariah (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zealous Zachariah)

Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) waiting to be fed at the back entrance of a house, Hungary. January

Jack is rewarded for his services by a juicy carrot (engraving)
7180755 Jack is rewarded for his services by a juicy carrot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack is rewarded for his services by a juicy carrot)

The prize of the tournament (engraving)
7185776 The prize of the tournament (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prize of the tournament)

Croquis pour une fresque. La triomphe des cieux. (Sketch for a fresco painting. The Triumph of the Heavens)
FIA5328341 Croquis pour une fresque. La triomphe des cieux. (Sketch for a fresco painting. The Triumph of the Heavens). Un groupe de saints nus, avancent dans un jardin paradisiaque

The Christians work and reward (engraving)
7149690 The Christians work and reward (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christians work and reward)

Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall - Parliamentary Elections - Pitt Presented with the Freedom of the City
7148320 Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall - Parliamentary Elections - Pitt Presented with the Freedom of the City, satire on William Pitt the Younger and the 1784 British general election

A Good Action meets Its Own Reward (engraving)
7164476 A Good Action meets Its Own Reward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Action meets Its Own Reward)

Joseph made Vizier of Egypt after interpreting Pharaohs dream (engraving)
7172300 Joseph made Vizier of Egypt after interpreting Pharaohs dream (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duguay-Trouin recevant la croix de Saint-Louis des mains de Louis XIV (engraving)
7179546 Duguay-Trouin recevant la croix de Saint-Louis des mains de Louis XIV (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tommy and the toothbrush (chromolitho)
7157151 Tommy and the toothbrush (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommy and the toothbrush)

Croquis pour une fresque (Sketch for a fresco painting). Representation de saints avec aureole
FIA5328332 Croquis pour une fresque (Sketch for a fresco painting). Representation de saints avec aureole, aux visages bienheureux, les corps nus, rassembles dans un jardin d arbres fleuris

Prize-Day (colour litho)
7181919 Prize-Day (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize-Day. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Reading the Newdigate (litho)
7193837 Reading the Newdigate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the Newdigate. Illustration for Oxford by Andrew Lang (Seeley, 1906)

Sketch for a painting: Au Plus Vaillant, la Plus Belle (To the Bravest, the Most Beautiful) (colour litho)
6031119 Sketch for a painting: Au Plus Vaillant, la Plus Belle (To the Bravest, the Most Beautiful) (colour litho) by Metivet

"Je suis cavalier! (ou le matin de l officier fraichement decore) (Fresh Cavalier)
FIA5357031 " Je suis cavalier! (ou le matin de l officier fraichement decore) (Fresh Cavalier (Morning of a bureaucrat receiving his first cross)

A: Rosiere, recounted wisdom
6523570 A: Rosiere, recounted wisdom. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

H as Honors
6523612 H as Honors by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet for big children. H. Simonis Empis, publisher, 1898)

P: Award of Excellence - Give the best pupils in reward for his ability
6523450 P: Award of Excellence - Give the best pupils in reward for his ability and superiority over his comrades. by French School

Bon Samaritain - The Good Samaritan - Peinture de Pieter Pietersz Lastman (1583-1633), c
FIA5402927 Bon Samaritain - The Good Samaritan - Peinture de Pieter Pietersz Lastman (1583-1633), c. 1612 - Oil on canvas, 102, 2x128 - Private Collection by Lastman

Paysage avec la parabole du bon Samaritgain - Landscape with the Parable of the Good
FIA5406421 Paysage avec la parabole du bon Samaritgain - Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan - Henri de Herri met de Bles (1510-1550). Oil on wood, c.1540. Dimension : 29x42 cm

Yachting trophy, 1892 (silver) (see also 486988)
486987 Yachting trophy, 1892 (silver) (see also 486988) by Tiffany & Company; height: 41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

He who giveth a cup of water to drink in My Name shall not lose his reward (engraving)
3626040 He who giveth a cup of water to drink in My Name shall not lose his reward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Reward: A Legacy of Recognition and Consequences" In the realm of rewards, history has witnessed remarkable instances that have left an indelible mark on society. Take, for instance, the Carbolic Smoke Ball of 1893 - a peculiar invention promising to ward off influenza but ultimately leading to legal repercussions. This infamous incident serves as a reminder that they can sometimes carry unexpected consequences. Similarly, in Arthur Conan Doyle's "The New Jerusalem" from c1900, reward takes center stage as characters are enticed by the prospect of spiritual enlightenment. The allure can often lead individuals down unforeseen paths. Artistic expressions also shed light on the concept of reward. Beardsley's captivating illustration for Salome depicts her desire for John the Baptist's head as her ultimate prize – a chilling portrayal where obsession becomes its own twisted form of reward. William Hogarth's etching and engraving titled "The Reward of Cruelty" confronts us with the harsh reality that actions have consequences. It serves as a stark reminder that rewards should not be pursued at the expense of others' suffering. Moving beyond art, historical events further exemplify how rewards shape our world. From World War I wounded soldiers finding solace in their nurses' arms to William Thompson fighting off his opponents in Poole, Dorset in 1695 – these stories showcase both physical and emotional rewards amidst adversity. Religious parables like "The Parable of the Talents, " depicted through various artistic interpretations including oil paintings by unknown artists or Doetechum's engravings, explore themes such as stewardship and accountability when entrusted with gifts or opportunities. These tales remind us that reaping rewards requires responsibility and wise choices. Even political landscapes bear witness to rewarding pursuits gone awry; Abraham Lincoln's assassination saw broadside advertisements issued by the War Department offering substantial bounties for capturing John Wilkes Booth and his conspirators.