Anthropmorphic Collection (#5)

Dog holding a gun (colour photo)
3096314 Dog holding a gun (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog holding a gun. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Golfing Doggies (engraving)
1614994 The Golfing Doggies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golfing Doggies. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 June 1892)

Breaking up for the Holidays (engraving)
1603855 Breaking up for the Holidays (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking up for the Holidays)

A Cats Party (engraving)
1596965 A Cats Party (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cats Party. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1890)

Farmer Grunter going to the Market at Hog Snorton (colour litho)
5227846 Farmer Grunter going to the Market at Hog Snorton (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Happy New Year! (coloured engraving)
5216945 Happy New Year! (coloured engraving) by Weczerzick, Alfred (b. 1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy New Year)

Odd Fish (engraving)
6000825 Odd Fish (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odd Fish. Illustration for Scraps and Sketches by George Cruikshank (no publishers name, c 1885)

Cat and kitten (colour litho)
5995927 Cat and kitten (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat and kitten. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Masher, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030391 A Masher, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Masher, Anthropomorphic dog)

After the Fight, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030388 After the Fight, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Fight)

An Old Swell, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030390 An Old Swell, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Swell)

"Soon she had a basket full of berries"(colour litho)
6013954 " Soon she had a basket full of berries" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Shes lifted up his Cup-and-Ball"(colour litho)
6013943 " Shes lifted up his Cup-and-Ball" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anthropomorphic cats on Park Lane, London (chromolitho)
6032426 Anthropomorphic cats on Park Lane, London (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic cats on Park Lane, London, Christmas greetings card)

Flying cats and dogs off to the seaside (colour litho)
6031755 Flying cats and dogs off to the seaside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying cats and dogs off to the seaside)

Dancing mice, greetings card (chromolitho)
6032068 Dancing mice, greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing mice, greetings card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Male and female robins in costume. Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031450 Male and female robins in costume. Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male and female robins in costume)

Punch cartoon: The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee - Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee, 1887 (engraving)
6035031 Punch cartoon: The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee - Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee, 1887 (engraving) by Tenniel

Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho)
6013936 Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are the Bees Alive)

The Band (colour litho)
6013934 The Band (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

Yes!! (colour litho)
6013932 Yes!! (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yes!! Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

Lady Owl (chromolitho)
6001833 Lady Owl (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Owl. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

Frog getting dressed for a night out (chromolitho)
5235887 Frog getting dressed for a night out (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog getting dressed for a night out)

Pussy Cat Mew (colour litho)
5198363 Pussy Cat Mew (colour litho) by Broughton, Hilda (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pussy Cat Mew. Illustration for The Singing Circle, A Picture Book of Action Songs)

Taking tea (colour litho)
730462 Taking tea (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tea. Illustration from Such Fun (Raphael Tuck, nd)

A frog in a jam jar (colour litho)
732494 A frog in a jam jar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A frog in a jam jar)

Anthropomorphic kitchen utensils (colour litho)
732456 Anthropomorphic kitchen utensils (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic kitchen utensils)

Anthropomorphic kitchen utensils (colour litho)
732455 Anthropomorphic kitchen utensils (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic kitchen utensils)

Three frogs sailing on a lily pad (colour litho)
731786 Three frogs sailing on a lily pad (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three frogs sailing on a lily pad)

Birthday card, frogs wearing human clothes (colour litho)
731785 Birthday card, frogs wearing human clothes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthday card)

The Town And Country Mouse (colour litho)
3621364 The Town And Country Mouse (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town And Country Mouse)

"This is the rock, "said Teddy B, upon which we built this country. "(engraving)
2776757 " This is the rock, " said Teddy B, upon which we built this country." (engraving) by Campbell, Floyd V

"I won t sleep up-stairs, "said Teddy - G, "I want a window, I want to see. "(colour litho)
2776749 " I won t sleep up-stairs, " said Teddy - G, " I want a window, I want to see." (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V

Davids Ink (chromolitho)
3657000 Davids Ink (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Davids Ink. Illustration for trade card)

Sautez Grenouilles (colour litho)
3656566 Sautez Grenouilles (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sautez Grenouilles)

Thats a fine crop of hay (b / w photo)
3656499 Thats a fine crop of hay (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thats a fine crop of hay)

Oh You Chestnut! (colour litho)
3656268 Oh You Chestnut! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh You Chestnut)

Le Renard decore (engraving)
3645078 Le Renard decore (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Renard decore. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1860)

Anthropomorphic dogs and monkeys (coloured engraving)
3639412 Anthropomorphic dogs and monkeys (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Curious red dog, Don t Worry! Smile! (colour litho)
3641811 Curious red dog, Don t Worry! Smile! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious red dog, Don t Worry! Smile)

Bulldog dressed as a gentleman (colour litho)
3096393 Bulldog dressed as a gentleman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulldog dressed as a gentleman)

Dog reading a newspaper (colour litho)
3096378 Dog reading a newspaper (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog reading a newspaper. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Precocious Piggy (colour litho)
3098134 Precocious Piggy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Headlong Career)

Precocious Piggy (colour litho)
3098126 Precocious Piggy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Headlong Career)

Monkey playing the clarinet (colour litho)
3094535 Monkey playing the clarinet (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey playing the clarinet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chimp wearing a jacket (b / w photo)
3093820 Chimp wearing a jacket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimp wearing a jacket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

La revanche du gibier. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho)
3100573 La revanche du gibier. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La revanche du gibier)

Advertisement for Ponds Extract (colour litho)
3105399 Advertisement for Ponds Extract (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Ponds Extract.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

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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.