Ideals Collection

The Workers May-Pole, design for a socialist poster
The Workers May-Pole, a design for a socialist poster, with a central allegorical figure, and banners and ribbons labelled with abstract ideas such as Leisure, Solidarity and Humanity. Date: 1894

The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)
473030 The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted. 2)

Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Bare-chested cowboy leaning on a cow gate

Conscientious Objectors, World War I
Conscientious Objectors doing hard labour, breaking rocks in prison during World War I

Cook Proficiency Badge for Scouts - Baking a Twist, 1929 (colour litho)
472985 Cook Proficiency Badge for Scouts - Baking a Twist, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scouts round a Camp Fire, 1929 (colour litho)
472983 Scouts round a Camp Fire, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the Boy Scouts series of cigarette cards produced by Ogdens;)

A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho)
472981 A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth Scout law)

The Contrast or Things as they Are, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966810 The Contrast or Things as they Are, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Old England, New France, The Contrast, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO253712 Old England, New France, The Contrast, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Scout is a Friend to Animals, 1929 (colour litho)
472976 A Scout is a Friend to Animals, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 6th Scout Law)

The Reign of Justice, 1917 (lithograph)
1216833 The Reign of Justice, 1917 (lithograph) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); 69.2x44.377.2x51.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Restoration of Alsace Lorraine to France, 1917 (lithograph)
1216830 The Restoration of Alsace Lorraine to France, 1917 (lithograph) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931); 70x44.577.2x51.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sir John Poynder Dickson-Poynder (colour litho)
612676 Sir John Poynder Dickson-Poynder (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Poynder Dickson-Poynder)

A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho)
472980 A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninth Scout Law)

A Scout Helps Others, 1929 (colour litho)
472973 A Scout Helps Others, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 3rd Scout Law: A Scout is helpful to others)

Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho)
472986 Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final test required to obtain the 1st class Scouting badge)

A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho)
472984 A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the Boy Scouts series of cigarette cards produced by Ogdens;)

A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho)
472982 A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Scout Law)

A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho)
472979 A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenth Scout Law: A Scout is clean in thought)

A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho)
472978 A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd Scout law: A Scout is Loyal to the King/Queen, to his/her Country, his/her parents)

A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)
472977 A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Scout Law)

The Temple of Eros, An Arrangement of Beauty from the Royal Academy (engraving)
6016523 The Temple of Eros, An Arrangement of Beauty from the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Eros)

The Re-Birth of the Arts, 1917 (lithograph)
1216832 The Re-Birth of the Arts, 1917 (lithograph) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood (1863-1937); 74.3x49.280.4x51.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Liberty, equality, fraternity (colour litho)
3102296 Liberty, equality, fraternity (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liberty, equality, fraternity)

Sir John Dickson-Poynder (colour litho)
613477 Sir John Dickson-Poynder (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Dickson-Poynder)

Nature Study Badge for Scouts, Scout entering a hide, 1929 (colour litho)
472987 Nature Study Badge for Scouts, Scout entering a hide, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho)
472975 A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 5th Scout Law)

National Almanach for 1791, dedicated to the Friends of the Constitution
485195 National Almanach for 1791, dedicated to the Friends of the Constitution, 1790 (colour aquatint) (see 485200 for detail) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee de la Ville de Paris

New Playing card designs dating from the French Revolution, 1793 (coloured engraving)
CHT179933 New Playing card designs dating from the French Revolution, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young man undressing in the sunshine

Young man smiling, portrait, bare-chested

Young man wearing shorts, sitting

Dr. David Livingstone attacked by a lion, 1843
Engraving showing David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary and explorer, being attacked by a lion in the Mabotsa Valley, Africa, 1843

Bare-chested young man, portrait

Young man with a bag wearing shorts and sandals, shopping spree

Beauty portrait of a young man with moving hair

Fashion shot of a man in a suit and jacket, sitting on a stool

Beauty portrait of a young man washing his hair

Young shirtless skater in front of a concrete wall, sitting on his skateboard

Sizing up at the Miss California Beauty Contest
Judges at the Miss California beauty contest held at Venice, California in the summer of 1939, using a scientific device to assist them in their decision

Womens War Work WW1 Ploughing
Lithograph by A.S Hartrick (Archibald Standish Hartrick 1864-1950) entitled, Womens Work: On the Land Ploughing Two women undertaking agricultural work as they replaced men on active service as part

Womens War Work WW1 Bus Conductress
Lithograph by A.S Hartrick (Archibald Standish Hartrick 1864-1950) entitled Womens Work: In the Towns - A Bus Conductress

Poster depicting The Alliance between the city and the countryside, 1925
BAL347492 Poster depicting The Alliance between the city and the countryside, 1925 (colour litho) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Russian

View of a French Phalanstery (litho)
XIR167545 View of a French Phalanstery (litho) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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Capturing the Essence of Ideals: A Visual Journey In a world brimming with diverse perspectives, ideals emerge as beacons of hope and inspiration. They transcend boundaries, uniting individuals in pursuit of something greater than themselves. From vibrant artwork to candid snapshots, these images encapsulate the essence of ideals. "The Workers May-Pole, design for a socialist poster" depicts unity and solidarity among workers striving for equality. Their intertwined hands symbolize collective strength towards a common goal. A young man immersed in his thoughts, clad only in underwear and headphones amidst colorful lights, represents the power of personal introspection. In this momentary escape from reality, he seeks solace within himself while embracing the beauty that surrounds him. The image of a bare-chested man laughing resonates with joyous liberation—a celebration of life's simple pleasures. His unrestrained laughter echoes through time as an embodiment of pure happiness. "The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)" serves as a reminder that principles guide our actions. These timeless values instilled in scouts foster integrity, responsibility, and compassion—shaping them into future leaders who strive to make a positive impact on society. A rugged cowboy leaning against a cow gate embodies resilience and self-reliance—the epitome of an individual unyielding to adversity yet deeply connected to nature's rhythm. Dressed in bathing trunks and leaning against a concrete wall, another young man exudes confidence—an emblematic representation of youthfulness combined with unwavering determination to overcome obstacles on his path towards success. With an infectious smile radiating warmth and authenticity, the bare-chested young man captures the spirit of genuine connection—a testament to how kindness can bridge gaps between strangers or forge lifelong friendships. Through portraiture capturing raw emotions etched onto their faces like stories untold—these glimpses into their souls reveal aspirations yet unfulfilled but forever etching their mark upon history.