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Bystander Collection (#4)

"Bystander: A Glimpse into the Quirky and Whimsical World of Art and Satire" Step into the enchanting world of "Bystander, " where art meets satire in a delightful blend

Background imageBystander Collection: Spectators at the Horse Show, Cascine Park, Florence

Spectators at the Horse Show, Cascine Park, Florence
3569934 Spectators at the Horse Show, Cascine Park, Florence by Levi, Giorgio Enrico (19th-20th century) (attr.to); (add.info.: Cascine Park)

Background imageBystander Collection: Police at horseracing race course San Siro in Milan

Police at horseracing race course San Siro in Milan
3569913 Police at horseracing race course San Siro in Milan by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: race course S)

Background imageBystander Collection: Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Mayor Torrigiani, the Scilla princess

Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Mayor Torrigiani, the Scilla princess, the Duchess of Beaufromont
3569909 Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Mayor Torrigiani, the Scilla princess, the Duchess of Beaufromont, the Countess Maud Ricci, the Marchesa Torrigiani Tozzoni

Background imageBystander Collection: Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)

Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)
827464 Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.4x30.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Isabella of Bavaria)

Background imageBystander Collection: Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine, 1890 (oil on canvas)
658359 Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine, 1890 (oil on canvas); 95.6x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine. Vincent H Gormer (active late 19th century). Oil on canvas

Background imageBystander Collection: Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Two British soldiers called "Tommys, " helping some local residents at a water pump, EĀ“taples, France, during World War I

Background imageBystander Collection: Wounded from battle of Vie [i.e. Vic] at Compiegne, 26 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Wounded from battle of Vie [i.e. Vic] at Compiegne, 26 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded from battle of Vie [i.e. Vic] at Compiegne, 26 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). Men wounded in the battle of Vic-sur-Aisne being helped off a cart at the Compie`gne train station

Background imageBystander Collection: French Siege gun, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

French Siege gun, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Siege gun, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers in motor tractor which is pulling a large gun along the road at the beginning of World War I

Background imageBystander Collection: Gen. Pau, 19 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Gen. Pau, 19 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Pau, 19 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). French General Paul Marie Cesar Gerald Pau, (1848-1932), at the beginning of World War I

Background imageBystander Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, 1615. Creator: Jan Tengnagel

The Raising of Lazarus, 1615. Creator: Jan Tengnagel
The Raising of Lazarus, 1615

Background imageBystander Collection: The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875

The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 621

Background imageBystander Collection: Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops... 1917. Creator: Unknown

Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops into Baghdad, March 11, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageBystander Collection: View of the Banqueting House and Horse Guards Building in London, 1753. Creator: Unknown

View of the Banqueting House and Horse Guards Building in London, 1753. Creator: Unknown
View of the Banqueting House and Horse Guards Building in London, 1753

Background imageBystander Collection: Street quarrel in London, 1826. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier

Street quarrel in London, 1826. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
Street quarrel in London, 1826. Londres / Discussion Orageuse'. Stormy discussion between a man and a woman with bystanders. Print no. 6 in a series of seven meetings in Paris and London

Background imageBystander Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, 1515-1520. Creators: Master of the Legend of the Magdalen, Lucas van Leyden

The Raising of Lazarus, 1515-1520. Creators: Master of the Legend of the Magdalen, Lucas van Leyden
The Raising of Lazarus, 1515-1520

Background imageBystander Collection: Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Background imageBystander Collection: Celebration at the General Knox estate, 1931 July 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Celebration at the General Knox estate, 1931 July 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Celebration at the General Knox estate, 1931 July 25

Background imageBystander Collection: Celebration at the General Knox estate, 1931 July 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Celebration at the General Knox estate, 1931 July 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Celebration at the General Knox estate, 1931 July 25

Background imageBystander Collection: Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1913

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1913 Creator
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, Arriving at Washington, 1913

Background imageBystander Collection: Army, U.S. Armored Car, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Armored Car, 1916

Army, U.S. Armored Car, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Armored Car, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Army, U.S. Armored Car, 1916. First World War: armoured vehicle, No. 8 Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, Washington, DC. Note telegram delivery boy in Western Union cap

Background imageBystander Collection: Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S, Capt

Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S, Capt
Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. First World War: armoured vehicle with machine gun, built by Standard Steel Car Company of Pittsburg. Note telegram delivery boy in Western Union cap

Background imageBystander Collection: Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S, Capt

Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S, Capt
Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. First World War: armoured vehicle with machine gun, built by Standard Steel Car Company of Pittsburg. Note telegram delivery boy in Western Union cap

Background imageBystander Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, 1450-60. Creator: Master ES

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, 1450-60. Creator: Master ES
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, 1450-60

Background imageBystander Collection: Celebrating Deadwood people celebrating the building of the largest reduction works of... 1888

Celebrating Deadwood people celebrating the building of the largest reduction works of... 1888. Creator: John C. H
Celebrating. Deadwood people celebrating the building of the largest reduction works of the kind (for gold and silver ores) in the world []

Background imageBystander Collection: The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt: Departure of Their Royal Highnesses from Osborne for St

Background imageBystander Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568477 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; spectators watching the race of a competitor by Unknown photographer

Background imageBystander Collection: World War I: Military parade in the streets of an Italian city

World War I: Military parade in the streets of an Italian city Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageBystander Collection: Ritual dance of sumo wrestlers before a race

Ritual dance of sumo wrestlers before a race Japan. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Background imageBystander Collection: People gathered at the Ascot Racecourse during a race; postcard

People gathered at the Ascot Racecourse during a race; postcard Great Britain England, Ascot. Date of Photograph:1908

Background imageBystander Collection: Spectators at fencing championships, Paris

Spectators at fencing championships, Paris France Paris, Saint Maur. Date of Photograph:24/09/1922

Background imageBystander Collection: The picadors prepare to approach the bull during a bullfight

The picadors prepare to approach the bull during a bullfight Spain. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

Background imageBystander Collection: The Aida performed at the Arena Civica, Milan

The Aida performed at the Arena Civica, Milan Milan. Date of Photograph:1920

Background imageBystander Collection: Volleyball match

Volleyball match Florence. Date of Photograph:1933-1943

Background imageBystander Collection: Group of athletes during a competition, Rome

Group of athletes during a competition, Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:1924-1930

Background imageBystander Collection: The Roman Theatre of Fiesole during the performance of the Baccanti; postcard

The Roman Theatre of Fiesole during the performance of the Baccanti; postcard Fiesole Teatro Romano Theater Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Background imageBystander Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; spectators watching the race of a competitor Rome Via Vajna, "Tiro a Volo Lazio" Club

Background imageBystander Collection: Theatrical representation in Japan

Theatrical representation in Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Background imageBystander Collection: Racecourse in Japan

Racecourse in Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Background imageBystander Collection: Motorcycle race

Motorcycle race Europe. Date of Photograph:1960-1970

Background imageBystander Collection: 'First day of Mother and Child - Fenice Theater - December 24th 1933-XII'

"First day of Mother and Child - Fenice Theater - December 24th 1933-XII" Venice Fenice Theater. Date of Photograph:24/12/1933

Background imageBystander Collection: Couple of spectators photographed during the theatrical performance of 'Agamemnon' of Aeschylus at

Couple of spectators photographed during the theatrical performance of "Agamemnon" of Aeschylus at Syracuse Syracuse. Date of Photograph:18-19/04//1914

Background imageBystander Collection: Spectators of the theater performance of 'Agamemnon' of Aeschylus at Syracuse

Spectators of the theater performance of "Agamemnon" of Aeschylus at Syracuse, photographed at the end of the show Syracuse. Date of Photograph:18-19/04//1914

Background imageBystander Collection: Spectators who attend the theater performance of 'Agamemnon' of Aeschylus at Syracuse

Spectators who attend the theater performance of "Agamemnon" of Aeschylus at Syracuse Syracuse. Date of Photograph:18-19/04//1914

Background imageBystander Collection: Group of spectators who attend the theater performance of 'Agamemnon' of Aeschylus at Syracuse

Group of spectators who attend the theater performance of "Agamemnon" of Aeschylus at Syracuse Syracuse. Date of Photograph:18-19/04//1914

Background imageBystander Collection: Group of spectators attending the flight of an airplane in Paris

Group of spectators attending the flight of an airplane in Paris France Paris. Date of Photograph:12/10/1913

Background imageBystander Collection: Group attending the parade for the sixth centenary of Dante on a street in Florence

Group attending the parade for the sixth centenary of Dante on a street in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:17/09/1921

Background imageBystander Collection: Group of spectators who attend the Calcio Storico Fiorentino in Piazza della Signoria in Florence

Group of spectators who attend the Calcio Storico Fiorentino in Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria. Date of Photograph:04/05/1930

Background imageBystander Collection: Game scene during a match of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino in piazza della Signoria in Florence

Game scene during a match of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino in piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria. Date of Photograph:04/05/1930




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"Bystander: A Glimpse into the Quirky and Whimsical World of Art and Satire" Step into the enchanting world of "Bystander, " where art meets satire in a delightful blend. From the imaginative mind of William Heath Robinson, we are introduced to his whimsical creations such as "The Kinecar" - a fantastical contraption that defies all logic, or his comical depiction of a gardener attempting to extract a weed from a perfectly manicured lawn in "A Garden Guide. " But it doesn't stop there; on the cover of Bystander's 1929 edition, we witness an unexpected sight - a boxing woman in training. This captivating image challenges societal norms and showcases women breaking barriers even during those times. In another masterpiece by William Heath Robinson, titled "Playtime at Wimbledon, " we find ourselves immersed in the playful spirit of tennis enthusiasts who take their game to extraordinary heights with ingenious contraptions. And what about celebrations? The Wedding Feast depicted by Robinson is nothing short of extravagant hilarity. It reminds us that even amidst formalities, laughter can be found. Bruce Bairnsfather adds his touch with six postcards that capture moments both humorous and poignant. His work reflects the resilience and camaraderie among soldiers during challenging times like war. The front cover design itself speaks volumes about Bystander's essence - bold yet elegant, inviting readers into its pages filled with artistic marvels. Moving beyond illustrations, it also brings forth significant historical milestones like Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs' release in the UK back in 1938. This iconic Disney film forever changed animation history. Advertisements for The Graphic showcase how Bystander was not just limited to its own realm but embraced collaborations within its industry. These ads highlight other publications while still maintaining their unique charm. Even masthead designs were given careful thought.