Allegory Painting Collection

Solidarity of Labour: Labours May Day, dedicated to the workers of the world. Cartoon of 1890 by Walter Crane (1845 - 1914)

Retro Style Desert Scene with Old Gas Station and Saguaro Cactus on a sunny day

Wolf and the Seven Young Kids
Vintage colour engraving of the Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. A mother goat leaves her seven children at home while she ventures into the forest to find

La Fontaines Fables - Wolves and the Sheep
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wolves and the Sheep

La Fontaines Fables - Fox and the Goat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Fox and the Goat

Austria, Vienna, The Bad Mothers, 1894, oil on canvas 105x200 cm
Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899), The Bad Mothers, 1894, oil on canvas, 105x200 cm

The Sea Monster
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Sea Monster, 1498

Hansel and Gretel
Vintage colour engraving of Hansel and Gretel with the witch. A well-known fairy tale of German origin, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812

Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
Vintage colour engraving of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Little Red Riding Hood, or Little Red Ridinghood, also known as Little Red Cap or simply Red Riding Hood

Good Shepherd
Jesus Christ - The Good Shepherd - tending his metaphorical flock. From " The Childrens Friend - A Monthly Magazine for Boys & Girls" - bound volume XXXIX, Jan-Dec 1899; published by S.W

Engraving of The Holstein Priest by Hogarth
Wonderful engraving of The Holstien Preist by Hogarth published by J Trusler in 1791

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
Ulysses weeping as he listens to the songs of the blind musician, Demodocus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Tortoise and the Hare
Vintage colour engraving of the race between the Tortoise and the Hare

Little Sister and Little Brother - Bruderchen und Schwesterchen
Vintage colour engraving of Little Sister and Little Brother (Bruderchen und Schwesterchen) a well-known European fairy tale which was, among others, written down by the Brothers Grimm

Puss in Boots
Vintage colour engraving of Puss in Boots (Master Cat; or, The Booted Cat), a European literary fairy tale about a cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth

Sleeping Beauty fairy tale
Vintage colour engraving of Sleeping Beauty (German: DornrA¶schen) by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale involving a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince

Thumbling - Little Tom Thumb
Vintage colour engraving of Thumbling (Little Tom Thumb) a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Thumbling, a poor childless peasant couple wishes for a child no matter how small aloud

Don Quixote - Infinite multitude of fierce and terrible creature
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. A vast lake of boiling pitch

Don Quixote - The Goatherds Tale
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The Goatherds Tale

Don Quixote - Adventure of the Penitents
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Of the combat between Don Quixote and the Goatheard

Don Quixote - The sky appears to him more transparent
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The sky appears to him more transparent

Don Quixote - Another damsel comes into the room
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Another damsel comes into the room

La Fontaines Fables - Peacock complaining to Juno
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Peacock complaining to Juno

La Fontaines Fables - Council held by the Rats
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Council held by the Rats

La Fontaines Fables - The Lion and the Gnat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Lion and the Gnat

La Fontaines Fables - Fox and the Grapes
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Fox and the Grapes

La Fontaines Fables - The Raven
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Raven who wished to imitate the Eagle

La Fontaines Fables - Aesop The Phrygian
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Aesop The Phrygian

La Fontaines Fables - The Drunkard and his Wife
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Drunkard and his Wife

La Fontaines Fables - Partnership with the Lion
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Heifer, the she goat, and the lamb, in partnership with the Lion

La Fontaines Fables - The Town Rat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Town Rat and the Country Rat

La Fontaines Fables - Dragon with many heads
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Dragon with many heads, and the Dragon with many tails

La Fontaines Fables - Robbers and the Ass
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Robbers and the Ass

La Fontaines Fables - Raven and the Fox
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Raven and the Fox

La Fontaines Fables - The Frog and Ox
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Frog that wished to make herself as big as the Ox

La Fontaines Fables - Cat and the Old Rat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Cat and the Old Rat

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"Exploring the Depths of Allegory: A Retro Style Desert Scene with Old Gas Station and Saguaro Cactus" Step into a time capsule as this allegory painting takes us back to a retro-style desert scene, complete with an old gas station and towering saguaro cacti. Symbolizing the solidarity of labor, this artwork captures the essence of May Day celebrations in "Solidarity of Labour: Labours May Day. " Drawing inspiration from La Fontaine's Fables, we witness the cunning nature of animals in "The Fox and the Goat. " This allegorical masterpiece reminds us to be cautious when making decisions that may lead to regret. William Hogarth's "The Rake's Progress - In Bedlam" delves into the consequences of indulgence and excess. Through vivid brushstrokes, we are transported to a chaotic mental institution where our protagonist faces his downfall. Prepare for an encounter with mythical creatures as "The Sea Monster" emerges from beneath turbulent waves. This captivating piece challenges our perception of reality while reminding us that danger lurks beneath calm waters. Traveling to Austria, Vienna in 1894, we uncover "The Bad Mothers, " an oil on canvas representation measuring 105x200 cm. Delving into societal expectations and maternal roles, this allegory painting invites contemplation on motherhood's complexities. Fairy tales come alive through symbolic imagery in works like "Hansel and Gretel, " cautioning against temptation lurking within enchanted forests. Meanwhile, Little Red Riding Hood encounters her infamous adversary in a chilling portrayal titled "Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. " Intriguing narratives continue with classics such as "Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, " teaching valuable lessons about trust amidst deception. The timeless tale of perseverance unfolds through Aesop's fable depicted in "Tortoise and Hare. " Siblings embark on enchanting adventures in Jacob Grimm's fairy tale adaptation titled "Little Sister and Little Brother - Bruderchen und Schwesterchen.