Bizarr Collection

Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory, 1909 (Pen ink, monochrome watercolour, paper)
7340782 Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory, 1909 (Pen ink, monochrome watercolour, paper) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 42x29 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching)
5043062 Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 33x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Coloured caricature of man and woman)

March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, 1791 (engraving)
ELD4927642 March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, 1791 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308546 The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)
7235381 A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233116 Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph)
7232936 Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178135 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178153 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defeat of the Lion and Crocodile)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178138 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron besieges Seringapatam)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178136 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron knighting the Fish-Woman)

A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho)
7171063 A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jain temple on Mount Abu)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178149 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron on his Voyage to Africa)

The Jolly Sailor (colour litho)
7181920 The Jolly Sailor (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jolly Sailor)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178143 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178134 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron takes leave of the Royal Family)

Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178129 Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Munchausen. Illustration for The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen)

A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches, kicks and trickles of ink (Colour Litho)
2815163 A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches, kicks and trickles of ink (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Arrival in Milan of the stables of the famous Sahara emperor, James I (colour litho)
2814809 Arrival in Milan of the stables of the famous Sahara emperor, James I (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The eccentricities at the World Exposition in Saint Louis, walking on turtles, in the Pike (colour litho)
2798799 The eccentricities at the World Exposition in Saint Louis, walking on turtles, in the Pike (colour litho) by Beltrame

At the altar in a steel chariot, the wedding of an armored car commander officer, in London (colour litho)
2809272 At the altar in a steel chariot, the wedding of an armored car commander officer, in London (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Step into the world of "bizarr" as we explore a collection of fascinating and peculiar artworks from different eras. In the Fashionables of 1817, an exquisite hand-coloured etching transports us to a time when extravagant attire reigned supreme. The March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, depicted in a 1791 engraving, showcases a whimsical character fighting against societal injustices. Travel back even further with The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, an intriguing piece created between 1660-86 using brush and Indian ink on paper. This artwork invites us to ponder upon dreams and desires that may seem both absurd and enchanting. In Napoleonic times, witness an unusual courtroom scene where A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence through a captivating lithograph from 1835. Such bizarre occurrences remind us that truth can be stranger than fiction. The Ship of Fools with skeleton takes us on an eerie journey back to the 18th century, portrayed in an engraving from 1803. Symbolizing human folly and mortality, this haunting image serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences. Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby is immortalized in a lithograph from 1869. His enigmatic presence hints at stories untold and mysteries yet to be unraveled. Delve into fantastical realms with illustrations for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen - each engraving brimming with extraordinary tales brought to life by vivid imagination. Amidst these curious works lies A Jain temple on Mount Abu captured beautifully in litho form—an unexpected inclusion amidst this eclectic mix but one that adds depth and diversity to our exploration.