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Feigning Collection

In the realm of deception and pretense, feigning takes center stage

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Feigning Collection: Polonius tests Hamlets sanity while the the King and Queen observe
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Feigning Collection: St. Antoninus Drives Away Two False Beggars, lunette, 1613 (fresco)
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Feigning Collection: Ulysses feigning madness (gravure)
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Feigning Collection: David feigning Madness before Achish, King of Gath (engraving)
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Feigning Collection: Hamlet feigns madness in front of Ophelia (chromolitho)
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Feigning Collection: Hamlet tells Ophelia to go to a nunnery while pretending to be mad
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Feigning Collection: Archaic Ionian Hydria depicting Hermes pretending to be asleep, from Cerveteri, c
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Feigning Collection: Hamlet and Ophelia, 1858 (pen & ink on paper)
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Feigning Collection: Picture No. 10895992
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Feigning Collection: Regal Horned Lizard CAN 1918 Showing defense bahaviour, discharging blood from eyelid. Arizona, USA
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Feigning Collection: Eurasian Woodcock ANZ 630 South Ural Mountains, Russia. Scolopax rusticola © Andrey Zvoznikov
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Feigning Collection: Kyogen play with three characters, two with swords, the thir
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Feigning Collection: British Ballad, The Gay Goshawk
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Feigning Collection: Beach Stone Curlew - distraction display, feigning injury
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Feigning Collection: Ringed Plover - Broken Wing Display Charadrius hiaticula Yell, Shetland, UK BI011343
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Feigning Collection: Killdeer Plover Feining injury
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Feigning Collection: Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel Injury-feigning display Lee Point, Darwin
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Feigning Collection: Grey / Black-bellied Plover Feigning injury

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In the realm of deception and pretense, feigning takes center stage. From Polonius testing Hamlet's sanity under the watchful eyes of the King and Queen to Ulysses skillfully pretending madness in a captivating gravure, this collection of artworks unveils the artistry behind acting out. One cannot overlook David's engraving depicting his cunning act madness before Achish, King of Gath. The intensity captured in this piece leaves viewers questioning where reality ends and illusion begins. Similarly, Les funerailles d Hastings showcases Vikings attacking a French church during their leader's funeral after he cleverly faked his own death - an unexpected twist that blurs lines between life and death. Hamlet himself becomes entangled in a web of deceit as he feigns madness in front of Ophelia. In a mesmerizing chromolitho, we witness his conflicted emotions as he simultaneously pushes her away while yearning for her love, and is within these moments that true acting prowess shines through. Even beyond Shakespearean tragedies, other forms of art explore the theme of feigning. An archaic Ionian Hydria from Cerveteri captures Hermes pretending to be asleep - an intriguing portrayal showcasing divine trickery at its finest. But not all instances are rooted in drama or mythology; sometimes even everyday situations involve some level of pretense. Cupboard love comes into play when someone shows affection solely for personal gain - a reminder that not all gestures are genuine. As we delve further into this diverse array, Halloween emerges as another occasion where people embrace disguises and assume different identities temporarily - highlighting our collective fascination with masks and hidden intentions. Whether it be on stage or within historical events depicted through engravings or frescoes, feigning remains an ever-present element woven intricately into human narratives throughout time. These captivating images serve as reminders that appearances can be deceiving, and the art of pretending is a timeless endeavor.