Indiscretion Collection

Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290957 Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_10_1: Marriage
ICA4937803 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_10_1: Marriage, Adultere - Illustration by Henri Boutet (1851-1919); (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret")

Allegorical representation of chattering women repeating gossips. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4887973 Allegorical representation of chattering women repeating gossips. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Wedding. The bride to be lookin at herself in the mirror, the bridegroom to be peeping behind the door
2093137 Wedding. The bride to be lookin at herself in the mirror, the bridegroom to be peeping behind the door.; Photo © CCI

Actors, 1855-1857. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Actors, 1855-1857. The central character of this vignette wears an elaborate costume and covers his mouth in a gesture of deep contemplation

The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire, 1858 (engraving)
7355526 The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire, 1858 (engraving) by Staal, Pierre Gustave Eugene (Gustave) (1817-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire)

"L'histoire d'Alsace raconte aux enfants par l'oncle Hansi"(illustration)
JLJ5619241 " L histoire d Alsace raconte aux enfants par l oncle Hansi" (illustration) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection

Bishop blessing the marital bed while the newlywed couple are having intercourse, 15th Century (woodcut)
7186062 Bishop blessing the marital bed while the newlywed couple are having intercourse, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School

Abuse of trust (chromolitho)
964225 Abuse of trust (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abuse of trust (un abus de confiance), 15th-century France

Cafe de nuit (Night cafe) - Peinture de Moisei Maer (Moisei-Maer) (Meer) Gertsovich Slepyan (Slepian) (1872-1941)
FIA5347326 Cafe de nuit (Night cafe) - Peinture de Moisei Maer (Moisei-Maer) (Meer) Gertsovich Slepyan (Slepian) (1872-1941), huile sur toile, 1890-1900 - Art russe, 19e-20e siecle, art nouveau

Apres le mariage (After the Marriage) - Peinture de Firs Sergeevich Zhuraviev (1836-1901), huile sur toile, 1874
FIA5364630 Apres le mariage (After the Marriage) - Peinture de Firs Sergeevich Zhuraviev (1836-1901), huile sur toile, 1874, art russe 19e siecle - Regional Art Gallery, Tambov (Russie) by Zhuravlev

Une jeune paysanne (A Peasant Girl) - Peinture de Alexei Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780-1847), huile sur toile
FIA5330450 Une jeune paysanne (A Peasant Girl) - Peinture de Alexei Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780-1847), huile sur toile, vers 1824, art russe, 19e siecle - State Russian Museum

Deux femmes derriere une grille (Two Women Behind a Grille) - Peinture de Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682)
FIA5385508 Deux femmes derriere une grille (Two Women Behind a Grille) - Peinture de Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), huile sur toile, 1645, art espagnol, 17e siecle

Le baiser moque. Peinture de Konstantin (Constantin) Andreyevich Somov (1869-1939), huile sur toile, 1908
FIA5327000 Le baiser moque. Peinture de Konstantin (Constantin) Andreyevich Somov (1869-1939), huile sur toile, 1908. Art russe, 20e siecle. State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg

Women and the secret (Les femmes et le secret) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214700 Women and the secret (Les femmes et le secret) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of "L Indiscret", Satirique en N & B
ICA4941975 Cover of " L Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1903_2_18: Affaire des fiche - Andre Louis (1891-1978) Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) by Forain

Concierge looking through a keyhole - drawing by Daumier, n. d. 19th
LSE4092643 Concierge looking through a keyhole - drawing by Daumier, n.d. 19th. by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

L Indiscretion, 1788. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
L Indiscretion, 1788. [The Indiscretion]

L Indiscretion, 1788, (1929). Artist: Jean-Francois Janinet
L Indiscretion, 1788, (1929). Illustration from the Apollo Volume IX, no 53, (May 1929)

L Indiscretion, 1786 (1931). Artist: Jean-Francois Janinet
L Indiscretion, 1786 (1931). From Apollo magazine, volume XIII, no 76, April 1931

L Indiscretion, 18th or 19th century (1905). Artist: Jean-Francois Janinet
L Indiscretion, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (March 1905)

Annoying teenager booted out of the front door for his own good after one minor indiscretion too many....!! Date: 1909

Fable / Eagle & Magpie
THE EAGLE AND THE MAGPIE The magpie, invited by the eagle to join him, gossips and thus offends him by indiscretion

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"Indiscretion: A Journey Through Art and Literature" Step into the world as we explore various artworks and literary works that delve into this intriguing theme. From historical woodcuts to colorful etchings, each piece offers a unique perspective on the concept of indiscretion. In "Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, " we witness the power dynamics at play as women exert their influence in society. The intricate details of this 1784 color etching invite us to ponder the consequences of unchecked desires. The 15th-century woodcut depicting a bishop blessing a marital bed during intercourse raises questions about privacy and trust. This provocative image challenges societal norms while highlighting the delicate balance between religious authority and personal intimacy. Moving forward, we encounter an abuse of trust portrayed through a captivating chromolitho. The betrayal depicted within serves as a stark reminder that even those closest to us can sometimes falter in their loyalty. As night falls upon our journey, Moisei Maer's "Cafe de nuit (Night cafe)" transports us to an atmospheric scene filled with mystery and intrigue. In this oil painting from 1890-1900, we are left wondering what secrets lie behind closed doors. Firs Sergeevich Zhuraviev's "Apres le mariage (After the Marriage)" captures post-wedding moments where hidden truths may come to light. This Russian artwork from 1874 invites contemplation on how relationships evolve after vows are exchanged. Alexei Gavrilovich Venetsianov's "Une jeune paysanne (A Peasant Girl)" portrays innocence amidst temptation in rural Russia during the 19th century. It reminds us that they can occur regardless of social status or background. Bartolome Esteban Murillo's "Deux femmes derriere une grille (Two Women Behind a Grille)" explores forbidden desires concealed by societal barriers in 17th-century Spain.