The Eavesdropper
Eavesdropping on Grownups, Saturday Evening Post Cover
By George Hughes
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 2, 1950
The Post described, “One night Art Editor Stuart was having a party. His th...
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Elephant (Untitled)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Into the Void
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice, Shrigley
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Balance The Ball On Your Nose
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
I Will Not Allow The Dark Skies To Affect Me
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Danish Mid-Century Colourfield Oil on Board of People and Houses by the Coast.
Located in Cotignac, FR
giving us the impression of eavesdropping on a mundane daily conversation. To the two figures, lost in
Category
Mid-20th Century Color-Field Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
I am elegant
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Artist eaten by a wolf
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Be Yourself Just Be Yourself
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Randal Ford - John Mule, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
time eavesdropping on the table behind him.
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...
Telephone Exchange
By Constantin Alajalov
Located in Fort Washington, PA
telephone operators do not consider eavesdropping good form. The apartment-house switchboard girl depicted
Category
1960s Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
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David Shrigley, We Won The Race, 2020
By David Shrigley
Located in New York, NY
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper to an outlandish perspective of aliens and monsters. His work is held in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
English Edwardian 2-Tier Dumb Waiter in Solid Mahogany, circa 1910
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
prevent servants from eavesdropping on the after-dinner gossip. It was wheeled in at the end of the meal
Category
Vintage 1910s English Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
The Eavesdropper by British Artist Alfred Elmore RA, Oil on Canvas, Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Revolution.
This painting depicting ”The Eavesdropper” 1878 is a new discovery from a Swedish private
Category
1870s Academic Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Italian Oil Painting, "The Handsome Eavesdropper"
Located in London, GB
Description This is a delightful oil on canvas 19th Century Italian School painting bearing the signature of the artist "P. Lauri", circa 1860 in date.
The painting depicts a gro...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Vibes, Offset Lithograph Print, 2018 by David Shrigley
By David Shrigley
Located in London, GB
the world; the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
L'indiscrète French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in New Orleans, LA
woman eavesdropping at a door with her loyal canine companion. Created by master bronzier Claude Galle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
I Hate Humans -Contemporary, 21st Century, Limited Edition
By David Shrigley
Located in Zug, CH
the world; the perspective of aliens and monsters, or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Vibes, Offset Lithograph Print, 2018 by David Shrigley
By David Shrigley
Located in London, GB
the world; the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
When Life Gives You A Lemon
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
When Life Gives You A Lemon
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
It Was Worthwhile Doing This
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Fish Says Fuck You All
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, Sorry For Being Annoying
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Frog (front of), Frog (back of)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
When Life Gives You A Lemon
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, Frog (front of), Frog (back of)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Frog (front of), Frog (back of)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Randal Ford - John Mule No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
time eavesdropping on the table behind him.
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...
John Mule No. 1 (50" x 40")
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
time eavesdropping on the table behind him.
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
This Huge Cat
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Wigwam of Indians in Canada
By Nicolino V. Calyo
Located in New York, NY
the artist's careful consideration.
The viewer is eavesdropping here on what appears to be a
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Paul Pry Staffordshire pottery theatrical figure in pearlware c1820
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
goes in order to have an excuse to return and eavesdrop. At the end, however, Pry becomes a hero for
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