Telling Off Collection

Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Hume
STC429645 Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Cartoon by Charles Samuel Heene, (1823-1891), showing a Victorian Era mother, punishing a naughty boy. 1888
5311172 Cartoon by Charles Samuel Heene, (1823-1891), showing a Victorian Era mother, punishing a naughty boy. 1888; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG

La Vielle Méthode, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Vielle Methode, 1845. The old method. Ah! drole, vous passerez donc toute votre vie a mettre des queues de papier au seant des mouches

Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 425

The Broken Saucer, Printed 1889-1891. Creator: J. B. B. Wellington
The Broken Saucer, Printed 1889-1891

Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832
Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon his Departure from the Netherlands in 1559, 1832

Cosgrave, Mr. with dog, outdoors, not before 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cosgrave, Mr. with dog, outdoors, not before 1917

A prodigal son, 1899. Creator: Jay Campbell Phillips
A prodigal son, 1899

A short Sunday Sermon, 1899. Creator: Jay Campbell Phillips
A short Sunday Sermon, 1899

Old Woman Scolding a Man, 1765. Creator: Johann Eleazar Schenau
Old Woman Scolding a Man, 1765

Wilde and Jason, Misses, 1924 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wilde and Jason, Misses, 1924 Apr. 12

Soga on Goro admonished by his mother, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga... c. 1843/47
Soga on Goro admonished by his mother, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Lance Reproving his Dog - left unfinished by the late Sir A. W. Calcott... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lance Reproving his Dog - left unfinished by the late Sir A. W. Calcott, and completed by J. W. Calcott Horsley, 1850. Exhibition at the British Institution in London

Broken Eggs, 1756. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Broken Eggs, 1756

King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie
King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage, 1776. Artist: I Hall
Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage, 1776. King Alfred, in disguise, is rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the cakes burn. Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871

Scene from a Wealthy Dutch Home, 1663. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland
Scene from a Wealthy Dutch Home, 1663

The Lecture (oil on canvas)
OVR364984 The Lecture (oil on canvas) by Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927); 100x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Skjennepreken); Photo © O. Vaering

A Lecture!, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
A Lecture!, n.d

Mother-in-Law Teasing the Bride, from the series "A Collection of Humorous Poems
Mother-in-Law Teasing the Bride, from the series " A Collection of Humorous Poems (Haifu yanagidaru)", c. 1785

Act Ten: The Amakawaya House from the play Chushingura (Treausry of the... early 1790s)
Act Ten: The Amakawaya House from the play Chushingura (Treausry of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers), early 1790s

Humorous Scene of London Life in the East End, 1889. Creator: Philip William May
Humorous Scene of London Life in the East End, 1889

Yashoda Chastises Her Foster Son, the Youthful Krishna, page from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana, c. 1600

Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders, c. 1500

Jupiter Rebuked by Venus, c. 1612 / 13. Creator: Abraham Janssens
Jupiter Rebuked by Venus, c. 1612/13

You re a brute!! Caudle (coloured engraving)
5234302 You re a brute!! Caudle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You re a brute!! Caudle)

Bullying: man being scolded by his wife and mother-in-law (chromolitho)
5996002 Bullying: man being scolded by his wife and mother-in-law (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullying)

En Penitence (In Penance) (colour litho)
3098653 En Penitence (In Penance) (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Penitence (In Penance)

The Fight Interrupted, 1815-16
SC28894 The Fight Interrupted, 1815-16 by Mulready, William (1786-1863); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Irish, out of copyright

Frederick the Great love of justice (colour litho)
STC434392 Frederick the Great love of justice (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Policeman telling-off Boys, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730962 Policeman telling-off Boys, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman telling-off Boys)

Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church
STC469275 Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving)
6034857 Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: All the Difference)

Young girl telling her dog off for breaking her doll (chromolitho)
6001842 Young girl telling her dog off for breaking her doll (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl telling her dog off for breaking her doll)

The Worker and his Children, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR156839 The Worker and his Children, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12 March 1892 (litho) by Duverger, Theophile Emmanuel (1821-98) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A Hooded Crow and a Carrion Crow, 1924 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white
651835 A Hooded Crow and a Carrion Crow, 1924 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman street vendor and her son (coloured photo)
5996117 Woman street vendor and her son (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman street vendor and her son)

Bullying: shadow cast by a wife telling off her husband (colour litho)
5996029 Bullying: shadow cast by a wife telling off her husband (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullying)

In Castigo, 1899 (oil on canvas)
823590 In Castigo, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Novo, Stefano (1862-1927); 69.2x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Castigo. Stefano Novo (1862-1927). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1899

Beulahs Bonnet, illustration from Modern Stories (colour litho)
IL352884 Beulahs Bonnet, illustration from Modern Stories (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The School Mistress (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT223702 The School Mistress (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

"Its very well for you, Mr Caudle, to think I ve nothing to do but attend to you"(coloured engraving)
5234289 " Its very well for you, Mr Caudle, to think I ve nothing to do but attend to you" (coloured engraving) by English School

Coat of Arms with Tumbling Boy, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Coat of Arms with Tumbling Boy, c. 1480/1490

Martha Scolding Her Vain Sister Mary Magdalene, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Martha Scolding Her Vain Sister Mary Magdalene, 17th century

Victor is no silly goose - sorry, gander. That is why he won t go into the pot for Christmas. He has quite an imposing list of jobs to do

Monsignor Dunne and his pet goose Victor outside St Gregorys church, Preston, Lancashire. October 1952 C5284

Scene from the play My Wife. Circa 1910

Reprimand, 19th century. Creator: Cesare Provaggi
Reprimand, 19th century

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In the grand court of Canute, the king's reproving gaze silenced his courtiers as they realized their folly. Engraved by G. Noble, this illustration from David Hume's work captures a moment of stern admonishment. Jean-Baptiste Greuze's "Broken Eggs" painting depicts a scolding scene where consequences are faced for careless actions. The broken shells serve as a visual reminder of the need to be mindful and responsible in our choices. David Wilkie's "King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage" shows a humble ruler taking charge and reprimanding those who have neglected their duties. Even in simplicity, leadership demands accountability. I Hall's artwork "Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage" portrays another instance where King Alfred confronts negligence head-on, reminding us that even great leaders must address shortcomings within their realm. In Hablot Knight Browne's painting titled "The Lecture, " we witness an engaging scene where wisdom is imparted with passion and fervor. Sometimes they are take the form of constructive criticism or valuable life lessons. From Philip William May comes "Humorous Scene of London Life in the East End, " showcasing how even amidst laughter and jest, there may come moments when someone needs to be firmly told off for their mischievous ways. "A Collection of Humorous Poems" presents an amusing yet relatable scenario: a mother-in-law teasing her new bride. In such situations, gentle but firm reproach might be necessary to establish boundaries and maintain harmony within families. "The Amakawaya House from Chushingura (Treasury of. . Early 1790s)" illustrates how cultural norms sometimes require individuals to speak up against injustice or wrongdoing despite potential repercussions – standing up for what is right often necessitates telling others off when needed. A page from a manuscript depicting Yashoda chastising her foster son Krishna reminds us that even divine beings face correction at times.