Anthropmorphic Collection (#7)

Snowballing (engraving)
1615811 Snowballing (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowballing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1898)

The Boxing-Match (colour litho)
6013941 The Boxing-Match (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing-Match)

May I have the Pleasure? (colour litho)
6013933 May I have the Pleasure? (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: May I have the Pleasure)

Realization (colour litho)
6013930 Realization (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Realization. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

"In vain poor Thomas pulled the reins"(colour litho)
6013953 " In vain poor Thomas pulled the reins" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anticipation (colour litho)
6013931 Anticipation (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

Jack On Shore, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030394 Jack On Shore, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack On Shore)

Fat bear leaving a restaurant full up after a meal (colour litho)
6000062 Fat bear leaving a restaurant full up after a meal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat bear leaving a restaurant full up after a meal)

Two frogs having breakfast in bed in Bath (colour litho)
6000018 Two frogs having breakfast in bed in Bath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two frogs having breakfast in bed in Bath)

Story of a donkey (coloured engraving)
5998925 Story of a donkey (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story of a donkey)

Dogs dressed as a romantic couple (colour litho)
5999971 Dogs dressed as a romantic couple (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs dressed as a romantic couple)

Alphabetical lottery of animals (coloured engraving)
5998866 Alphabetical lottery of animals (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabetical lottery of animals)

Cat wearing a Father Christmas costume (chromolitho)
5996084 Cat wearing a Father Christmas costume (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a Father Christmas costume)

Cat on the telephone (colour litho)
5995989 Cat on the telephone (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat on the telephone. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cat wearing a large, wide-brimmed, ladies hat (colour litho)
5995977 Cat wearing a large, wide-brimmed, ladies hat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a large, wide-brimmed, ladies hat)

Dogs Masquerade (coloured engraving)
979190 Dogs Masquerade (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs Masquerade.); © Look and Learn

The Insects Ball (coloured engraving)
979148 The Insects Ball (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insects Ball.); © Look and Learn

Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho)
818456 Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho) by Herrfurth, Oskar (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunday Parade (colour litho)
3642793 Sunday Parade (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Parade. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Donkeys on the sand (colour litho)
3641642 Donkeys on the sand (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkeys on the sand. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Merry Christmas from Two Asses (colour litho)
3641808 A Merry Christmas from Two Asses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Christmas from Two Asses)

I am monarch of all I survey (coloured photo)
3643001 I am monarch of all I survey (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am monarch of all I survey)

A Record Breaker (chromolitho)
3638937 A Record Breaker (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Record Breaker)

New Years card (chromolitho)
3639450 New Years card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

New Years card (chromolitho)
3639446 New Years card (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Historical Painter (chromolitho)
3639166 The Historical Painter (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Historical Painter)

Le Temoignage du Lievre (engraving)
3645077 Le Temoignage du Lievre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Temoignage du Lievre. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1860)

Anthropomorphic fish (colour litho)
732281 Anthropomorphic fish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two fish, one wearing a hat and a monocle)

A frog carrying a tray with a glasses and a champagne bottle (colour litho)
732058 A frog carrying a tray with a glasses and a champagne bottle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A frog, dressed as a waiter in a red tailcoat)

Three frogs singing (colour litho)
731790 Three frogs singing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three frogs singing, all wearing bathing costumes, with one holding a conductors baton)

A group of pigs dancing in a line (colour litho)
731889 A group of pigs dancing in a line (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of pigs, dressed in dressed with frilly underwear)

Christmas card with a Christmas tree candle (colour litho)
731772 Christmas card with a Christmas tree candle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cake Walk a Berlin (litho)
2795333 Cake Walk a Berlin (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cake Walk a Berlin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

They spent some days in seeing the town: doing Fifth Avenue up and down (colour litho)
2776761 They spent some days in seeing the town: doing Fifth Avenue up and down (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: They spent some days in seeing the town)

"We ve broken something, "said Teddy - G, "Its underneath: get down and see. "(colour litho)
2776758 " We ve broken something, " said Teddy - G, " Its underneath: get down and see." (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V

They dressed themselves in rubber suits, with rubber hoods and rubber boots (colour litho)
2776755 They dressed themselves in rubber suits, with rubber hoods and rubber boots (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two tailors came with cloth and tape to fit them out in handsome shape (colour litho)
2776753 Two tailors came with cloth and tape to fit them out in handsome shape (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Did a two-step dance and a new cake-walk (engraving)
2776747 Did a two-step dance and a new cake-walk (engraving) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Did a two-step dance and a new cake-walk)

Master Mousies Supper-Party (colour litho)
3101599 Master Mousies Supper-Party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Mousies Supper-Party)

Vicks Early Scarlet Globe Radish (chromolitho)
3105256 Vicks Early Scarlet Globe Radish (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vicks Early Scarlet Globe Radish)

So cut out the monkey business... (colour litho)
3102362 So cut out the monkey business... (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: So cut out the monkey business)

A kind husband, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438702 A kind husband, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

A Page for the Children (engraving)
1047398 A Page for the Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Page for the Children, the Old Fashioned Tale of Dame Wiggins of Lee)

Page from the Dialogus Creaturarum (litho)
961147 Page from the Dialogus Creaturarum (litho) by Dutch School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Cock Robin (colour litho)
961005 Cock Robin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock Robin - who kill d Cock Robin)

Mr Bull-Dog behaves badly after dinner and is turned out of the house (colour litho)
960947 Mr Bull-Dog behaves badly after dinner and is turned out of the house (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Velvet-Purr sings a song (colour litho)
960940 Miss Velvet-Purr sings a song (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cats Tea Party - Miss Velvet-Purr sings a song, which is much admired)

Easter card with chickens (colour litho)
3091283 Easter card with chickens (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter card with chickens. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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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.