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Dwarf Collection (page 7)

"The Enigmatic World of Dwarfs: From Gulliver's Travels to Singers Midgets" Step into the fascinating realm of dwarfs, where history and imagination intertwine

Background imageDwarf Collection: Andvaris curse (colour litho)

Andvaris curse (colour litho)
7173304 Andvaris curse (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dwarf Andvari cursing the gold stolen from him)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Le dwarf jaune - Tale de tale de Marie Catherine (Marie-Catherine) d Aulnoy (1651-1705)

Le dwarf jaune - Tale de tale de Marie Catherine (Marie-Catherine) d Aulnoy (1651-1705)
XEE4181595 Le dwarf jaune - Tale de tale de Marie Catherine (Marie-Catherine) d Aulnoy (1651-1705) - Illustration of Vaccari et Carrey in " Les beaux tales" collection " Nos

Background imageDwarf Collection: Roi grenouille. Frog king, c. 1900 (illustration)

Roi grenouille. Frog king, c. 1900 (illustration)
5675009 Roi grenouille. Frog king, c.1900 (illustration) by Schutz, Erich (1886-1937); (add.info.: Fairy Tales. Princess and Frog King in his courtyard)

Background imageDwarf Collection: The dwarf knew which was the youngest (colour litho)

The dwarf knew which was the youngest (colour litho)
2812948 The dwarf knew which was the youngest (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dwarf knew which was the youngest)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Schneewittchen (litho)

Schneewittchen (litho)
6020514 Schneewittchen (litho) by Beckmann, Johanna (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schneewittchen. Illustration for Deutsche Marchen by Johanna Beckmann (Potsdam, Stiftungsverlag)

Background imageDwarf Collection: The oath of loyalty to the first captain Luigi Gonzaga in 1328 (fresco)

The oath of loyalty to the first captain Luigi Gonzaga in 1328 (fresco)
AII78748 The oath of loyalty to the first captain Luigi Gonzaga in 1328 (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDwarf Collection: Ms 2167 f. 13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum)

Ms 2167 f. 13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum)
PHD30937 Ms 2167 f.13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan, Italy

Background imageDwarf Collection: Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife. 1869 (lithograph)

Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife. 1869 (lithograph)
7232941 Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf, 1733-1790s, and his wife)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Adlocutio of the roman Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524 (fresco)

Adlocutio of the roman Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524 (fresco)
7232616 Adlocutio of the roman Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageDwarf Collection: Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph)

Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph)
7232937 Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertoldo or Berholde)

Background imageDwarf Collection: George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)

George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232974 George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790. 1869 (lithograph)

Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790. 1869 (lithograph)
7232984 Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Maria Teresa, the Amazing Corsican Fairy)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph)

Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph)
7232950 Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)

Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232949 Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Joseph Boruwlaski)

Background imageDwarf Collection: German Dwarf (engraving)

German Dwarf (engraving)
7186830 German Dwarf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Dwarf. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Jesters playing Cochonnet, Oil on wood by Eduardo Zamacois y Zabala - Museo de Bellas Artes de

Jesters playing Cochonnet, Oil on wood by Eduardo Zamacois y Zabala - Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
FIA5392473 Jesters playing Cochonnet, Oil on wood by Eduardo Zamacois y Zabala - Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao by Zamacois y Zabala, Eduardo (1842-71); 46x35, 6 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao

Background imageDwarf Collection: 'Portrait du nain Bi Bi en uniforme de hussard'(Portrait of the dwarf Bi-Bi)

"Portrait du nain Bi Bi en uniforme de hussard"(Portrait of the dwarf Bi-Bi)
FIA5326288 " Portrait du nain Bi Bi en uniforme de hussard" (Portrait of the dwarf Bi-Bi) Peinture de Jozef Grassi (1757-1838) Mikhail Kroshitsky Art Museum

Background imageDwarf Collection: Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving)

Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving)
7157355 Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Vot a Burnin Shame! (engraving)

Vot a Burnin Shame! (engraving)
7177870 Vot a Burnin Shame! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vot a Burnin Shame)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nain; Dwarf; Zwerg (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nain; Dwarf; Zwerg (engraving)
7196811 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nain; Dwarf; Zwerg (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nain; Dwarf; Zwerg)

Background imageDwarf Collection: An Attack, 1891 (w / c & ink on paper)

An Attack, 1891 (w / c & ink on paper)
OVR366212 An Attack, 1891 (w/c & ink on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 30x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageDwarf Collection: Untitled, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Untitled, 1895 (oil on canvas)
OVR371462 Untitled, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 257x150 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageDwarf Collection: Lancelot and the Dwarf (litho)

Lancelot and the Dwarf (litho)
7160345 Lancelot and the Dwarf (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lancelot and the Dwarf)

Background imageDwarf Collection: India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving)

India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving)
7152683 India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu)

Background imageDwarf Collection: Red Squirrel and great tit with dwarfs

Red Squirrel and great tit with dwarfs Date: 02-09-2021

Background imageDwarf Collection: Spitz nain

Spitz nain
Pomeranian dog indoors in the living room

Background imageDwarf Collection: SPITZ

SPITZ
Pomeranian puppy sitting in a basket indoors

Background imageDwarf Collection: SPITZ

SPITZ
Pomeranian dog lying down indoors

Background imageDwarf Collection: RBG18-3644

RBG18-3644
Bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, in flower in spring. Date: 15-Apr-19

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13132190

13132190
Miniature or Dwarf Pinscher puppy outdoors in Autumn Date: 05-10-2019

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13132188
Miniature or Dwarf Pinscher puppy outdoors in Autumn Date: 05-10-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13132189

13132189
Miniature or Dwarf Pinscher puppy outdoors in Autumn Date: 05-10-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13132187

13132187
Miniature or Dwarf Pinscher puppy outdoors in Autumn Date: 05-10-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13132186

13132186
Miniature or Dwarf Pinscher puppy outdoors in Autumn Date: 05-10-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131799

13131799
Dwarf Rabbit wearing Christmas glasses in winter snow Date: 19-12-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131797

13131797
Dwarf Rabbit wearing Christmas glasses in winter snow Date: 19-12-2019

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13131798
Dwarf Rabbit wearing Christmas glasses in winter snow Date: 19-12-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131629

13131629
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, wearing a tiara Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131628

13131628
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders wearing a pink smiling hat Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131627

13131627
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders wearing a red hat with ears Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131607

13131607
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131606

13131606
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131605

13131605
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131604

13131604
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131603

13131603
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131602

13131602
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131601

13131601
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Background imageDwarf Collection: 13131600

13131600
DOG. Pomeranian, head & shoulders, face, expression. studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019




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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.