Anthropomorhic Collection (#2)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

"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)

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

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)

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

Advertisement for Reynolds Bros fine shoes, Utica, New York (colour litho)
3104938 Advertisement for Reynolds Bros fine shoes, Utica, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Reynolds Bros fine shoes)

Dwell in the Land and You Shall Be Fed (coloured engraving)
979230 Dwell in the Land and You Shall Be Fed (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwell in the Land and You Shall Be Fed.); © Look and Learn

The Animals Preparing for Winter (coloured engraving)
979207 The Animals Preparing for Winter (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Preparing for Winter.); © Look and Learn

Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes (colour litho)
982125 Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes)

Water lily and frog (chromolitho)
968713 Water lily and frog (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water lily and frog)

Cornflower and beetle (chromolitho)
968710 Cornflower and beetle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornflower and beetle)

The Three Kittens (chromolitho)
968379 The Three Kittens (chromolitho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Kittens.); © Look and Learn

Staberls Adventures on a Trip to Munich (coloured engraving)
979198 Staberls Adventures on a Trip to Munich (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staberls Adventures on a Trip to Munich.); © Look and Learn

Anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year (chromolitho)
5996057 Anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year)

The Duet (engraving)
2780996 The Duet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duet. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

They slid down ropes and hit the ground and landed in Chicago safe and sound (colour litho)
2776744 They slid down ropes and hit the ground and landed in Chicago safe and sound (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entre Douvres et Boulogne (engraving)
3644519 Entre Douvres et Boulogne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entre Douvres et Boulogne. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1849)

Foxy (coloured engraving)
3641874 Foxy (coloured engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foxy. Illustration for Shadow and Substance by Charles H Bennett and Robert B Brough (W Kent)

Le Voyage Amusant (colour litho)
3656569 Le Voyage Amusant (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Voyage Amusant)

Advertisement for Austin Nichols & Co tobacco, New York (colour litho)
3104948 Advertisement for Austin Nichols & Co tobacco, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Austin Nichols & Co tobacco)

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"Exploring the World of Anthropomorphic Delights: From Frogs Fishing to Monkeys Playing Billiards" Step into a whimsical world where animals take on human characteristics, enchanting us with their anthropomorphic charm. In an advertisement for J D Larkins Elite toilet soap from 1882, a dapper frog can be seen indulging in his favorite pastime - fishing. The vibrant chromolitho print captures the essence of this delightful scene. Travel back to Buffalo, New York in another captivating advertisement by J D Larkin & Co soap. This color litho masterpiece transports us to a time when even toiletries were presented with artistic flair and imagination. Adding more merriment to our journey is a charming Christmas greetings card featuring monkeys playing billiards. The vivid chromolitho print brings these mischievous primates to life as they engage in friendly competition during the holiday season. Venturing further into the realm of anthropomorphism, we encounter illustrations from La Fontaine's Fables. These engravings depict various animal characters engaging in human-like activities such as foxes contemplating life's mysteries or partridges mingling with roosters. Intriguingly, Carl Hagenbeck's Wonder Zoo and Big Circus presents chimpanzees and orangutans enjoying their own Christmas feast. A black-and-white photograph captures this heartwarming moment that reminds us of our shared humanity with these intelligent creatures. La Fontaine's Fables continue to captivate our imagination as we witness wolves interacting with nanny-goats or cicadas sharing wisdom with ants through beautifully detailed engravings. Delving deeper into history, Francisco Goya's Los caprichos takes us back to 1799 where "As Far Back as his Grandfather, " an aquatint plate reveals humorous scenes reflecting societal eccentricities through anthropomorphized figures.