Scheming Collection

Portrait of a Haarlem Citizen, 1529. Creator: Jan van Scorel
Portrait of a Haarlem Citizen, 1529

Music cover, Arioso du Roi de Lahore, opera by Massenet
Music cover, Arioso du Roi de Lahore from the opera The King of Lahore, sung by Jean Lassalle in the role of the scheming minister, Scindia

Taste in High Life, engraved by Samuel Phillips, 1808 (engraving)
695562 Taste in High Life, engraved by Samuel Phillips, 1808 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The End of the Season -- Benjamin Disraeli (Miss Dizzy), dressed as a debutante, gets ready for the last event of the season

Uriah Heep, from Charles Dickens: A Gossip about his Life, by Thomas Archer
STC219913 Uriah Heep, from Charles Dickens: A Gossip about his Life, by Thomas Archer, published c.1894 (litho) by Barnard

Brutus and Portia, c. 1500-50 (oil on canvas)
3247638 Brutus and Portia, c.1500-50 (oil on canvas) by Verona, Michelle da (16th Century) (attr. to); 118x148 cm; (add.info.: plotting to overthrow Julius Caesar; detail of 229126; ); Italian

Armed Highlanders sit around the fire and make plans for Bonnie Prince Charlie
STC308501 Armed Highlanders sit around the fire and make plans for Bonnie Prince Charlie (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

The Artful Dodger, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405141 The Artful Dodger, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Doctors, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving)
DGC308184 The Doctors, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from New Comedy of "The School for Scheming, "at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1095725 Scene from New Comedy of " The School for Scheming, " at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by English School

The Artful Dodger, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465732 The Artful Dodger, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uriah Heep, from David Copperfield (colour litho)
DHM139107 Uriah Heep, from David Copperfield (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Charles Dickens Museum, London, UK; eCharles Dickens Museum; eCharles Dickens Museum, London; English

Three People at a Table, 1924 (oil on canvas)
1196137 Three People at a Table, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Scherer, Hermann (1893-1927); 121x140 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

King Richard III, 1786. Creator: Unknown
King Richard III, 1786. Richard III (1452-1485), King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1483 until his death, was the last king of the Houses of York and Plantagenet

Brutus and Portia, c. 1500-50 (oil on canvas)
CZA229126 Brutus and Portia, c.1500-50 (oil on canvas) by Verona, Michelle da (16th Century) (attr. to); 118x148 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

The Imperial Witches, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Imperial Witches, 1872. Mr Punch plays Macbeth to the three witches who represent the Emperors of Germany, Austria and Russia

Haman Hanged
Haman, his scheming against the Jews revealed by Esther, Jewish wife of the emperor Ahasuerus, is hanged on the gibbet he had prepared for his Jewish opponent Mordecai

Song by Thomas Arne, Look sharp, take care
Sheet music, song by Thomas Arne, Look sharp, take care -- a misogynistic song about scheming women. 18th century

Richard III - pretending he is too holy to want to become king. 1862

The Highwaymen (oil on canvas)
BAL150037 The Highwaymen (oil on canvas) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; English, out of copyright

Dirty Work at the Crossroads by William Heath Robinson

Princesse De Polignac
YOLANDE MARTINE GABRIELLE DE POLASTRON, duchesse de POLIGNAC - ambitious and scheming aristocrat, friend of Marie Antoinette and fellow victim of the guillotine

Arthur Bourchier / Bishop
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in The Bishops Move

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"Scheming: A Symphony of Deception and Intrigue" In this captivating musical cover, the Arioso du Roi de Lahore opera by Massenet sets the stage for a tale of cunning and manipulation. As the haunting melodies fill the air, one can't help but be drawn into a world where schemes unfold. Oh, never shall sun that morrow see. This illustration from Macbeth in Stories from Shakespeare transports us to a realm where dark ambitions breed treachery. The colors dance upon the litho canvas, mirroring the intricate web of deceit spun by those consumed with power. Taste in High Life takes center stage in this enchanting engraving by Samuel Phillips. Amongst opulent surroundings, hidden agendas lurk beneath elegant facades. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grandeur, schemers thrive. The End of the Season cartoon depicts Disraeli's political maneuverings coming to fruition. With sly grins and whispered conversations, these schemers revel in their triumphs while plotting their next move behind closed doors. Uriah Heep emerges from Charles Dickens' literary masterpiece as an embodiment of conniving ambition. His deceptive charm masks his true intentions as he manipulates those around him to further his own agenda. Brutus and Portia's oil on canvas portrayal captures a moment fraught with secret plans and conspiracies. Their intense gazes hint at clandestine discussions held under moonlit skies – decisions that will shape destinies forever. Amidst armed Highlanders gathered around a fire, Bonnie Prince Charlie's plans take shape. In this scene steeped in history and rebellion, we witness how strategic machinations pave the way for revolution against oppressive forces. The Artful Dodger leaps off colorful lithographs from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens; his mischievous grin concealing countless tricks up his sleeve. With nimble fingers and quick wit, he navigates London's streets, forever scheming for survival.