Trickster Collection

Cardini - Magician (Richard Valentine Pitchford) (1895-1973). Born and raised in Britain (and having served in the British Army in WW1), he worked chiefly in the United States of America

Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! (Northcote and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Benjamin Disraeli (Prime Minister) ask John Bull for six million pounds to strengthen their hands at a forthcoming

Loki and Sigyn
The gods seek to punish Loki the trickster with the poisonous venom of Gemheil, but his loving wife Sigyn saves his life by catching the venom in a bowl

Loki Chez Aegir
Loki, the trickster, at the feast of Aegir the sea-god

The trickster being visited by death
3478607 The trickster being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trickster being visited by 'death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of the racing dog Modish, sired by Trickster out of Midnight
6337420 Portrait of the racing dog Modish, sired by Trickster out of Midnight by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of the racing dog Modish, sired by Trickster out of Midnight)

A woodcut of a scene from the story of Till Eulenspiegel. (engraving)
3647892 A woodcut of a scene from the story of Till Eulenspiegel. (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Till Eulenspiegel depicted with owl and mirror (engraving)
3647886 Till Eulenspiegel depicted with owl and mirror (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Till Eulenspiegel depicted with owl and mirror)

Cartoon, The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick -- a satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, as Bendizzi the Great Faker, performing as a magician to various heads of state

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at
5857398 Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the seventh night, c.1560 (opaque w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Mughal School

Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel (chromolitho)
2799729 Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel.); © Look and Learn

A thimble-rigger in a London street tries to trick members of the crowd with clever sleight-of-hand Date: 1853

Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel (chromolitho)
2799732 Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel.); © Look and Learn

The title page of the oldest known Low German edition of Till Eulenspiegel, printed by Servais Kruffter (engraving)
3647888 The title page of the oldest known Low German edition of Till Eulenspiegel, printed by Servais Kruffter (engraving) by German School

Ms Fr 1581 Noble holding court, illustration from the Roman de Renart
XIR252921 Ms Fr 1581 Noble holding court, illustration from the Roman de Renart (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Cheaters (oil on canvas) (detail of 192295)
EDI193038 The Cheaters (oil on canvas) (detail of 192295) by Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-77) (attr. to); Musee Des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; French, out of copyright

Ms Fr 1580 or 1581 Attack of a castle, from the Roman de Renart (vellum)
XIR414529 Ms Fr 1580 or 1581 Attack of a castle, from the Roman de Renart (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Br er Rabbit, 1881-1928 (pencil with w / c on paper)
CLK339994 Br er Rabbit, 1881-1928 (pencil with w/c on paper) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); 37.5x27.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Ms Fr 1580 The fox, the wolf and the dog, from Le Roman de Renart
XIR414528 Ms Fr 1580 The fox, the wolf and the dog, from Le Roman de Renart (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Till Eulenspiegel (engraving)
5208041 Till Eulenspiegel (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Till Eulenspiegel. After an illustration on a gravestone in Kolln)

L Escamoteur sur le Boulevards, 1806 (oil on panel)
990351 L Escamoteur sur le Boulevards, 1806 (oil on panel) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 24x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Escamoteur sur le Boulevards)

A woodcut of a scene from the story of Till Eulenspiegel (engraving)
3647891 A woodcut of a scene from the story of Till Eulenspiegel (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel (chromolitho)
2799733 Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel.); © Look and Learn

Death Valley Scotty - Walter E. Scott and wife at Ryolite, Nevada (b / w photo)
PNP352511 Death Valley Scotty - Walter E. Scott and wife at Ryolite, Nevada (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Canada, Alberta, Icefields Parkway. Common raven at roadside

Vaslav Nijinsky in the role of Narcisse, Petrouchka and Till Eulenspiegl, c. 1911-16
XJF342487 Vaslav Nijinsky in the role of Narcisse, Petrouchka and Till Eulenspiegl, c.1911-16 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Trickster, Massachusetts, Seekonk, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Extreme Close-Up Of Water Droplets On Blue Surface

Nicholas Hart, the Great Sleeper
Nicholas Hart, known as the Great Sleeper, who slept from 5 to 11 August 1711, though he was suspected of shamming with a view to earning money. Date: 1711

George Wilson
GEORGE WILSON gentleman of uncertain profession - fishmonger, fan- maker, literary critic or confidence trickster, who knows ? Date: 1631 - ?

Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving)
XJF872775 Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession, illustration from the Roman de Renart (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR414526 Procession, illustration from the Roman de Renart (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fox and the Stork, illustration to Aesops Fables, 1666 (etching)
XJF618934 The Fox and the Stork, illustration to Aesops Fables, 1666 (etching) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stork drinks out of a narrow-necked vial)

Cheating at Cards (w / c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC281122 Cheating at Cards (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.7x20 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Trickster punished grinding nose and ears, David Vinckboons possibly, print maker: Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1601 - 1652

The Cheaters (oil on canvas) (see 193038 for detail)
XIR192295 The Cheaters (oil on canvas) (see 193038 for detail) by Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-77) (attr. to); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; French, out of copyright

The Gamblers (oil on canvas)
XCF22503 The Gamblers (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610) (follower of); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Magician / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper makes his debut on the boards at a London Music Hall in the roll of a professional trickster, where he sits on an unsuspecting woman in an attempt to make her disappear

Loki as a Serpent
Loki, the trickster, in the form of a serpent

Three Card Trick
THE THREE CARD TRICK (or Spot the Lady ) The other passengers watch while the trickster and his confederate fleece a victim in a railway carriage

Latvian Con Man
Preying on superstitious countryfolk, a Latvian confidence trickster, dis- guised as the Devil, demands money to save the victim from hell - but is not believed Date: 1935

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"Trickster: Masters of Illusion and Deception" Step into the captivating world of tricksters, where reality becomes an enigma and deception reigns supreme. From the legendary Cardini, a magician extraordinaire who mesmerized audiences with his sleight of hand, to the mischievous Loki and Sigyn from Norse mythology, these cunning characters have fascinated us throughout history. In the realm of entertainment, Cardini's magical prowess left spectators spellbound as he effortlessly manipulated cards and objects with unparalleled dexterity. His performances were a testament to human ingenuity and the power of illusion. Meanwhile, in literature and art, tricksters like Till Eulenspiegel took center stage. With their wit and audacity, they challenged societal norms through pranks that exposed hypocrisy while providing comic relief. Their escapades were immortalized in woodcuts and engravings that captured their mischievous spirit. The allure of trickery extended beyond humans; even animals had their own champions. Trickster's legacy lived on through Modish, a racing dog whose lineage traced back to this illustrious figure. The portrait depicted Modish's gracefulness on the track—a testament to Trickster's enduring influence. But it wasn't just about amusement; tricksters also played pivotal roles in political satire. Disraeli cleverly used cartoons like "The Confidence Trick. " or "The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick" to expose corruption within society while entertaining readers with biting humor. Across cultures and centuries, tales such as those found in "Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama)" showcased how tricksters could be both heroes challenging authority or villains exploiting others for personal gain. These stories reminded us that appearances can be deceiving—just like Khujasta being addressed by an insightful parrot hidden behind layers of riddles. Whether it was Loki Chez Aegir or Till Eulenspiegel armed with an owl and mirror, tricksters have always captivated our imagination.