Anthropmorphic Collection (#8)

The Unlucky Dog telling his Tale (engraving)
1100691 The Unlucky Dog telling his Tale (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unlucky Dog telling his Tale)

Precocious Piggy (colour litho)
3098136 Precocious Piggy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Headlong Career)

Pig dressed as a general (colour litho)
3094350 Pig dressed as a general (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig dressed as a general. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Monkey running a barber shop (litho)
3094347 Monkey running a barber shop (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey running a barber shop. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Alices trial, from a stage production of Alice in Wonderland (b / w photo)
3093740 Alices trial, from a stage production of Alice in Wonderland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alices trial)

Anthropomorphic cat (colour litho)
5238753 Anthropomorphic cat (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic cat.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Chimpanzees riding a bicycle, Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia, London (b / w photo)
5987097 Chimpanzees riding a bicycle, Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"A dragon-fly came by"(colour litho)
6013945 " A dragon-fly came by" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A dragon-fly came by." Illustration for Jumbos Jolly Tales by)

"Theres room enough for two!"(colour litho)
6013938 " Theres room enough for two!" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Theres room enough for two)

Daddy and Jim (colour litho)
6013935 Daddy and Jim (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daddy and Jim. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

"Theres not a rat would recognize me now"(colour litho)
6013927 " Theres not a rat would recognize me now" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sportsmen came Home empty-handed (colour litho)
6013948 The Sportsmen came Home empty-handed (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sportsmen came Home empty-handed)

Out for a Drive (colour litho)
6013942 Out for a Drive (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out for a Drive. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

"Miss Bruina played at Croquet"(colour litho)
6013937 " Miss Bruina played at Croquet" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fellows of the Zoological Society (engraving)
5997851 Fellows of the Zoological Society (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fellows of the Zoological Society)

Little Red Riding Hood (coloured engraving)
5998911 Little Red Riding Hood (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Red Riding Hood)

Cat in a dress sitting on a box (colour litho)
6031823 Cat in a dress sitting on a box (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat in a dress sitting on a box)

Anthropomorphic rabbit eating a large carrot (chromolitho)
6030441 Anthropomorphic rabbit eating a large carrot (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anthropomorphic bird (chromolitho)
6030939 Anthropomorphic bird (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic bird)

Monkeys bath time, advertisement for Pears Soap (chromolitho)
6030573 Monkeys bath time, advertisement for Pears Soap (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys bath time)

Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho)
5235412 Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Darby and Joan (litho)
1598111 Darby and Joan (litho) by Moody, Fannie (b.1861-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darby and Joan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 November 1897)

Sporting Dogs (engraving)
1603160 Sporting Dogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sporting Dogs. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 May 1891)

O you peach! (colour litho)
3656267 O you peach! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: O you peach! Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Precocious Piggy (colour litho)
3098130 Precocious Piggy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Headlong Career)

Masters Tortoiseshell appear as Ethiopian Serenaders (colour litho)
960941 Masters Tortoiseshell appear as Ethiopian Serenaders (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grasshopper Racing (coloured engraving)
979181 Grasshopper Racing (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grasshopper Racing.); © Look and Learn

The Ducklings (coloured engraving)
979178 The Ducklings (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ducklings.); © Look and Learn

The Starlings and the Sparrows (coloured engraving)
979160 The Starlings and the Sparrows (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Starlings and the Sparrows.); © Look and Learn

The Pigeons (coloured engraving)
979156 The Pigeons (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pigeons.); © Look and Learn

Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho)
3094170 Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigs eating in a restaurant. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho)
818455 Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho) by Herrfurth, Oskar (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho)
818454 Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho) by Herrfurth, Oskar (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fellows of the Zoological Society (engraving)
818657 Fellows of the Zoological Society (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fellows of the Zoological Society)

Caryatid (stone)
3611962 Caryatid (stone) by Greek; Museo di Villa Albani, Rome, Italy; Alinari Archives-Anderson Archive, Florence

Scene de bal (engraving)
3644840 Scene de bal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene de bal. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1856)

D apres une ancienne estampe hollandaise (engraving)
3644317 D apres une ancienne estampe hollandaise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D apres une ancienne estampe hollandaise)

One of the smart set (b / w photo)
3641766 One of the smart set (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the smart set. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hope you will turn up (colour litho)
3642797 Hope you will turn up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope you will turn up. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Master Mousies Supper-Party (colour litho)
3101597 Master Mousies Supper-Party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Mousies Supper-Party)

What does Mr Darwin say now? (chromolitho)
3105228 What does Mr Darwin say now? (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What does Mr Darwin say now)

The Bashful Bride (chromolitho)
2803156 The Bashful Bride (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bashful Bride)

The Prize-fighter (engraving)
2781028 The Prize-fighter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prize-fighter. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

It was worth a trip a mile to see this paper package marked TEDDY - G (colour litho)
2776754 It was worth a trip a mile to see this paper package marked TEDDY - G (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

"We re here to learn the farmers trade;to swing a flail or to use a spade. "(colour litho)
2776750 " We re here to learn the farmers trade; to swing a flail or to use a spade." (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V

Postcard of a cat with a womans face, sent in 1913 (photo)
660439 Postcard of a cat with a womans face, sent in 1913 (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Louis Wain Cats (chromolitho)
730486 Louis Wain Cats (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Wain Cats.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Louis Wain Cats (chromolitho)
730481 Louis Wain Cats (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Wain Cats.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris 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.