Anthropomorhic Collection (#3)

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)

Anthropomorphic onion (chromolitho)
3105279 Anthropomorphic onion (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic onion)

Swedish New Years card (colour litho)
732069 Swedish New Years card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swedish New Years card)

British postcard (colour litho)
732364 British postcard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British postcard, with four anthropomorphic cigarettes, and the legend)

In Search of Adventure (colour litho)
2814659 In Search of Adventure (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Search of Adventure)

Punch cartoon: The Fine Old Atom-Molecule (engraving)
6034821 Punch cartoon: The Fine Old Atom-Molecule (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Fine Old Atom-Molecule)

Tambourine decorated with a picture of a ballet dancing cat (chromolitho)
6032445 Tambourine decorated with a picture of a ballet dancing cat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bears drinking beer, greetings from Bern, Switzerland (chromolitho)
6031953 Bears drinking beer, greetings from Bern, Switzerland (chromolitho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bears drinking beer, greetings from Bern, Switzerland)

Donkey dressed in dapper clothes (colour litho)
6031828 Donkey dressed in dapper clothes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey dressed in dapper clothes)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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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.