Anthropmorphic Collection (#4)

The Evening Return of the Ants and Their Cattle (chromolitho)
3656586 The Evening Return of the Ants and Their Cattle (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evening Return of the Ants and Their Cattle)

Christmas card (colour litho)
3639426 Christmas card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Tragedy (chromolitho)
3638941 Tragedy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragedy. Cat-themed Christmas card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"Show Your Tongue!"(chromolitho)
3638938 " Show Your Tongue!" (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Show Your Tongue!")

Sculptural group depicting three nymphs (stone)
3611961 Sculptural group depicting three nymphs (stone) by Greek; Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Greece; Alinari Archives, Florence

Britannia, map of England (engraving)
3621268 Britannia, map of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia, map of England)

Naughty kittens eating pie in their mittens (colour litho)
5227843 Naughty kittens eating pie in their mittens (colour litho) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho)
5235414 Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Water babies (chromolitho)
6001809 Water babies (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water babies. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

Political Dogs (litho)
6014182 Political Dogs (litho) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political Dogs)

"And then she picked a posy big"(colour litho)
6013958 " And then she picked a posy big" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A pelting rain came on"(colour litho)
6013952 " A pelting rain came on" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The birds soon got quite used to it"(colour litho)
6013950 " The birds soon got quite used to it" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Out on the Golf Links (colour litho)
6013944 Out on the Golf Links (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out on the Golf Links)

Uncle Jums Cake-Walk (colour litho)
6013939 Uncle Jums Cake-Walk (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Jums Cake-Walk)

Consul, chimpanzee trained by British menagerie owner Frank Charles Bostock, known as the Animal King (b / w photo)
5996127 Consul, chimpanzee trained by British menagerie owner Frank Charles Bostock, known as the Animal King (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Puss in Boots (coloured engraving)
5998847 Puss in Boots (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss in Boots)

Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water (engraving)
5997807 Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water)

The Giraffes courtship (litho)
5998588 The Giraffes courtship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giraffes courtship. Illustration for Wonder Book annual (Ward Lock, 1908)

Anthropomorphic mice dancing (chromolitho)
6030902 Anthropomorphic mice dancing (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic mice dancing)

Feel My Teeth (litho)
1624818 Feel My Teeth (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feel My Teeth. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 November 1886)

Cover of Le Petit Journal, 19 November 1899 (coloured engraving)
960257 Cover of Le Petit Journal, 19 November 1899 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Petit Journal, 19 November 1899)

Tabbys Party (colour litho)
960998 Tabbys Party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabbys Party - Said Mistress Brown, now dress yourselves, And let us go away, To Tabbys party)

Squire Bull and the Fox (colour litho)
960995 Squire Bull and the Fox (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Squire Bull and the Fox - they got their guns, old rakes and pikes)

Tom the Pipers son played with such skill (colour litho)
960970 Tom the Pipers son played with such skill (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Little Pig (colour litho)
960951 This Little Pig (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This Little Pig Went To Market - This Little Pig)

Pug the Page carries an invitation to Mr Fox-Hound of Kennel Court (colour litho)
960945 Pug the Page carries an invitation to Mr Fox-Hound of Kennel Court (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Black and Sir Claude Scratch quarrel in the street (colour litho)
960942 Captain Black and Sir Claude Scratch quarrel in the street (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cats Tea Party - Departure of the guests)

Mr Velvet Purr and the other visitors arrive at Miss Tablithas (colour litho)
960939 Mr Velvet Purr and the other visitors arrive at Miss Tablithas (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Babys Opera (colour litho)
979638 The Babys Opera (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Babys Opera. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

A Day with Mouse and Hedgehog (coloured engraving)
979226 A Day with Mouse and Hedgehog (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day with Mouse and Hedgehog.); © Look and Learn

The Frog (coloured engraving)
979215 The Frog (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frog.); © Look and Learn

Chicken Family (coloured engraving)
979196 Chicken Family (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicken Family.); © Look and Learn

Disagreeable Guests (coloured engraving)
979158 Disagreeable Guests (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disagreeable Guests.); © Look and Learn

Easter Eggs (coloured engraving)
979142 Easter Eggs (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Eggs.); © Look and Learn

The New Years Greeting; or the Best of Good Wishes for 1877 (engraving)
819170 The New Years Greeting; or the Best of Good Wishes for 1877 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anthropomorphic pigs being greeted as they arrive at a party (colour litho)
732078 Anthropomorphic pigs being greeted as they arrive at a party (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A cat holding a hand mirror (colour litho)
732435 A cat holding a hand mirror (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat holding a hand mirror up to a smaller cat so it can see its reflection)

A group of musical frogs (colour litho)
732413 A group of musical frogs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of musical frogs, sitting on a lily pad, with one conducting)

Three seals watching a pelican which is draped in a towel (colour litho)
731892 Three seals watching a pelican which is draped in a towel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three seals, one wearing a bathing costume)

Sparkling Wine, probably Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730632 Sparkling Wine, probably Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sparkling Wine)

But the play that caused the biggest laugh was Teddy - G on a big giraffe (colour litho)
2776762 But the play that caused the biggest laugh was Teddy - G on a big giraffe (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Teddy - B put a match to a pile of wood and made a fire and cookded the food (colour litho)
2776760 Teddy - B put a match to a pile of wood and made a fire and cookded the food (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lecturer; or, the Dogs Appeal (engraving)
2780993 The Lecturer; or, the Dogs Appeal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lecturer; or, the Dogs Appeal)

Couple with chicken feathers (colour litho)
3096468 Couple with chicken feathers (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple with chicken feathers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cat wearing a hat (colour photo)
3096312 Cat wearing a hat (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a hat. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho)
3094352 Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom (colour photo)
3096320 Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom)

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Step into a whimsical world where animals take on human traits and bring joy to everyday life. In the enchanting realm of anthropomorphic art, a frog becomes an angler, patiently waiting for his catch as he casts his line into the sparkling waters. Meanwhile, J D Larkins Elite toilet soap captures attention with its vibrant advertisement from 1882, showcasing the elegance and luxury it offers. Transport yourself back to Buffalo, New York in vivid color through another captivating lithograph by J D Larkin & Co soap. Monkeys engaging in a friendly game of billiards spread Christmas cheer through a charming greetings card. And who can resist the sight of graceful cats dancing their way into our hearts? Delightful scenes unfold as frogs ride snails while puffing on pipes, creating a whimsical spectacle that brings smiles to all who behold them. Jean de La Fontaine's timeless fables come alive through intricate engravings; witness the cunning English Fox outsmarting its prey or marvel at the wisdom imparted by The Partridge and the Cocks. Venturing further into this imaginative world reveals an alphabet of grotesques featuring an adorable spaniel from circa 1890—a delightful addition to any collection. Chimpanzees and orangutans gather around for a festive feast in Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus in Olympia, London—an extraordinary black-and-white photograph capturing both wonder and merriment. But perhaps one of the most unforgettable sights is A Dinner Party in Catville—where feline friends gather for an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie under starlit skies. Finally, immerse yourself in ancient history with Chimu Culture's exquisite silver vase shaped like a head with an aquiline nose—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with anthropomorphism throughout time. In this captivating universe where animals take center stage, imagination knows no bounds.