Characters Collection (#10)

Charles Dickens - I beg your pardon, sir
Vintage engraving from Forsters Life of Charles Dickens in the Household Edition by Fred Barnard. I beg your pardon, sir, he answered, but if it hadn t been for my pipe, I should have been nowhere

The Garden of Love (detail of the group with Rubenss wife, HelAeene Fourment), c
897504 The Garden of Love (detail of the group with Rubenss wife, HelAeAšne Fourment), c.1638 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Prado, Madrid

Talking flowers illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
The Tiger-lilies talk to Alice. Page scanned from an original book dated 1870, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking-glass

Alice in Wonderland - Cheshire Cat
The Cheshire Cat, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871

Red roses illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
Painting white roses red. Page scanned from an original book dated 1866, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland - The Mad Hatter
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Mad Hatter

Mad Hatter and the March Hare
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - Mad Hatter and the March Hare

White Rabbit looking at watch illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
Engraving scanned from book dated 1866, this is a line art illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland

Alice and Dodo illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
The Dodo presents the thimble to Alice. Page scanned from an original book dated 1866, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland

White Rabbit illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
White rabbit blowing trumpet. Page scanned from an original book dated 1866, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland - The Queens Croquet Ground
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Queens Croquet Ground

Alice in Wonderland - Drink Me
Alice with the bottle labelled Drink Me, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871

Alice in Wonderland
The Cheshire Cat, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871

Alice in Wonderland
The Blue Caterpillar, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871

Brothers Grimm - The Valiant Little Tailor
Vintage colour engraving from the story The Valiant Little Tailor or The Brave Little Tailor is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 20

Alice with knight and horse illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
Page scanned from an original book dated 1870, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking-glass

The laughing audience (1733).Designed by William Hogarth((1697-1764)and engraved by Jones&Cie in 1828.Now in the public domain.Backgrounds:

Vanity Fair Print of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva
Victorian caricature of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Archbishop Henry Edward Manning
Victorian caricature of Henry Edward Manning, an English Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster and a cardinal. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre
Victorian caricature of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre, a British barrister, Whig politician and civil servant. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Cantigas of Santa Maria Cantiga I, Alfonso X the Wise (1221-1284)

Cimon and Pero, ca. 1630-1700. Creator: Anon
Cimon and Pero, ca. 1630-1700

Taiwan, Taipei, Confucius Temple

Red lanterns at temple, Taichung, Taiwan

Chinese characters painted on a white wall at a buddhist temple in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Eastern (Vietnamese) Cham writing carved into stone, My Son ruins Cham temple site, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Hue, Vietnam. Temples in the Imperial City

Air balloons float in front of the remains of the outer wall of the arena, Ala, Piazza Bra, Verona, Veneto, Italy

Chinese characters, Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan, Central District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

French caricature (colour litho)
6031033 French caricature (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: French caricature)

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Hanna Melin

Painting from a set of four illustrations for a poem about courtship (w/c on paper) (see also 423487-88)
BCC423489 Painting from a set of four illustrations for a poem about courtship (w/c on paper) (see also 423487-88) by Stelletsky (Stelletskij)

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Nour Tohme

Slithy Toves illustration, (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
"Characters from the Jabberwocky poem. Page scanned from an original book dated 1866, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in

Jabberwocky illustration, (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
"Page scanned from an original book dated 1870, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-glass'."

Mad Hatter having tea illustration, (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
"Engraving scanned from book dated 1866, this is a line art illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'."

Alice and sheep rowing boat, illustration, (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
"Alice and sheep in a boat. Page scanned from an original book dated 1866, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'."

Alice through the looking glass - Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice through the looking glass - Tweedledum and Tweedledee

The Mad Hatter
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Mad Hatter

Mad Hatters Tea Party
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - Mad Hatters Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland - The Mock Turtle's Story
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Mock Turtle's Story

Alice in Wonderland
"Alice and the Dodo, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871"

Red Queen illustration, (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
"The Red Queen talks to Alice. Page scanned from an original book dated 1870, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-glass'."

Alice and the Cheshire Cat
Vintage colour lithograph of Alice and the Cheshire Cat, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

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Unveiling the rich tapestry of characters, from Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to Chaucer's Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes. The D'Oyly Carte Souvenir takes us on a melodious journey, while Wartime Toby jugs remind us of the resilience during WW1. In Kensington Gardens, the Peter Pan statue stands as a timeless symbol of childhood wonder. Cecil Aldin's 'In the Days of Dickens' brings Victorian London to life with vivid illustrations. Delving into Old English Proverbs and Sayings by Pauline Baynes reveals wisdom passed down through generations. Stories of the Old Testament captivate our imagination with biblical figures illustrated by Baynes once again. Pantomime Characters and Commedia dell Arte add a touch of theatricality to our lives. Riviera holiday makers on the piste create memories that last a lifetime, just like when Peter Pan statue arrived in Kensington Gardens years ago. Pelham puppets enchant both young and old alike with their whimsical charm. And who can forget Mr Fezziwig's Ball, where joyous festivities transport us back in time? These captivating characters weave together tales that entertain and inspire.