Dwarf Collection (page 3)

The Famous History of Tom Thumb
2604912 The Famous History of Tom Thumb'; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb' Tom holds a candle so his mother can see to cook)

Jack and the Beanstalk
2604909 Jack and the Beanstalk; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack climbing the beanstalk towards the giant's castle. Figure with the broom is Jack's mother)

Margarita, Countess of Flanders (1145-1194), horseback with a hawk and the dwarf Turold, guiding two horses
FLO4707756 Margarita, Countess of Flanders (1145-1194), horseback with a hawk and the dwarf Turold, guiding two horses. The Franks wore cups similar to that worn by Marguerite (103)

The dwarf threw down the newspaper from which he had been chanting the words already quoted
1122861 The dwarf threw down the newspaper from which he had been chanting the words already quoted and seizing a rust iron bar, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds

"You thought you were a widow, eh?", c.1920 (colour litho)
1122856 "You thought you were a widow, eh?", c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Good Dwarf and the Bad Goblin (chromolitho)
8663996 The Good Dwarf and the Bad Goblin (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Dwarf and the Bad Goblin)

Strange tribes from the wilds of the earth, 1897 (engraving)
878607 Strange tribes from the wilds of the earth, 1897 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From left to right, a Monopodi, a Monoculi Cyclopean, a two headed dwarf)

Dwarf birch tree, Betula nana
5856126 Dwarf birch tree, Betula nana; (add.info.: Dwarf birch tree, Betula nana. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

General Tom Thumb, 1855
1576007 General Tom Thumb, 1855; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838 - July 15)

The Famous History of Tom Thumb
2604913 The Famous History of Tom Thumb'; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb' Tom carried off to King Arthur's court by a raven)

But news of it was brought to her by a little dwarf who owned a pair of 7-league boots
BAL6625 But news of it was brought to her by a little dwarf who owned a pair of 7-league boots, illustration from The Sleeping Beauty, pub

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Salzburg, Austria. Oldest dwarf garden. Built around 1695. These strange dwarfs are considered marble masterpieces

Illustration from The Fables of Gellert, Gleim, Hagedorn and Lichtwer (image 1 of 2), 1792. From almanac: Small Pocket Calender for 1795. The Giant and the Dwarf

Standing Bes Figurine with Hathor Headdress, Probably Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Standing Bes Figurine with Hathor Headdress, Probably Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE)

Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.)

Figurine of the God Bes, 711-657 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the God Bes, 711-657 B.C

Figurine of a Syncretic Dwarf-Cobra-Hawk God, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Syncretic Dwarf-Cobra-Hawk God, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Bes, Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Bes, Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Figurine of the God Bes, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the God Bes, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 B.C.)

Dwarf Figurine Whistle, between 600 and 800. Creator: Unknown
Dwarf Figurine Whistle, between 600 and 800

Monstrosities of 1825-26, between c1825 and c1826. Creator: George Cruikshank
Monstrosities of 1825-26 (this is a preliminary sketch for an engraved caricature plate), between c1825 and c1826

Architectural Support with Squatting Dwarf, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Support with Squatting Dwarf, 11th century

Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars (image 3 of 5), 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars (image 3 of 5), 10th century

Dwarf in a Landscape, 18th century. Creator: Pieter Snayers
Dwarf in a Landscape, 18th century

Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786

The Italian Dwarf Giacomo Favorchi Attending the Elector of Saxony with the dog Raro, 1663-1666

Two Dwarfs: Obligeert, a Jewish pigtail-ribbon Vendor, beside the Roman Dwarf Bajocco... 1790-1800. Creator: Jens Juel
Two Dwarfs: Obligeert, a Jewish pigtail-ribbon Vendor, beside the Roman Dwarf Bajocco in one of the Streets of Copenhagen, 1790-1800

The Roman Dwarf Francesco Ravai, called Bajocco, 1773-1776. Creator: Jens Juel
The Roman Dwarf Francesco Ravai, called Bajocco, 1773-1776

Dwarf Musicians of Granada, 1861/1862. Creator: Gustave Doré
Dwarf Musicians of Granada, 1861/1862

Grimaces et misère - Les Saltimbanques (clown blanc et bonisseur), 1888. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Grimaces et misere - Les Saltimbanques (clown blanc et bonisseur), 1888

Brownie by a Fireplace, 1909. Creator: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Brownie by a Fireplace, 1909. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Maciej and his elf's treasure
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Hands 2
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"The Enigmatic World of Dwarfs: From Gulliver's Travels to Singers Midgets" Step into the fascinating realm of dwarfs, where history and imagination intertwine. In the iconic illustration "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, we witness the meeting between two contrasting figures - a giant king and a diminutive traveler. This captivating image captures the allure surrounding these extraordinary beings. Delving deeper into their significance, we encounter ancient beliefs that revered dwarfs as Gods of Healing. Their mystical powers were sought after for their ability to bring solace and cure ailments. A mesmerizing circus poster from c1910 showcases Singers Midgets, highlighting how they captivated audiences with their unique talents. Religion too has its own connection to dwarfs. In Egypt, Bes was worshipped as a deity associated with protection against evil spirits. Picture No. 10900145 takes us on an artistic journey through this religious iconography, showcasing the intricate details attributed to this dwarf-like figure. As we explore further, TAB III Album I reveals glimpses of another world altogether - an enchanting oak woodland on Dartmoor. Here, amidst nature's beauty lies a sense of mystery that draws us closer to understanding the allure surrounding these mythical creatures. Intriguingly enough, even great historical figures like Peter I had encounters with dwarfs; depicted in oil on canvas in "Peter I at Deptford Dockyard. " This painting transports us back to 1857 when Peter I encountered these enigmatic beings during his visit. From literature to artistry and beyond, dwarfs have left an indelible mark throughout history. They continue to fascinate our imaginations while challenging societal norms about what it means to be different or unique. So let us embrace the captivating world of dwarfs.