Dwarf Collection (#9)

The little black dwarf walked round (litho)
3655526 The little black dwarf walked round (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little black dwarf walked round)

Washington Irvings short
3772993 Washington Irvings short by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Washington Irvings short story Rip van Winkle -Illustration by Arthur Rackham, 1904)

Midget (colour litho)
5198407 Midget (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midget. Illustration for Les Jeux Du Cirque et La Vie Foraine by Hugues Le Roux (Plon)

German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
6014117 German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (litho) by Birkenruth

German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho)
6014111 German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wedding photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton, American entertainer known as General Tom Thumb, and his wife
6030644 Wedding photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton, American entertainer known as General Tom Thumb, and his wife, Lavinia Warren

Dutch Interior (oil on panel)
1212757 Dutch Interior (oil on panel) by European School; 25.3x35.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; European, out of copyright

Mediaeval Pastime--Minstrels, Jugglers, and Dwarf (engraving)
655723 Mediaeval Pastime--Minstrels, Jugglers, and Dwarf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mediaeval Pastime--Minstrels, Jugglers, and Dwarf)

Soldier and midget
LLM457916 Soldier and midget by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier and midget. Victorian scrap.); © Look and Learn

Ticket to visit Miss Millie Chrisine, the two-headed nightingale (engraving)
608643 Ticket to visit Miss Millie Chrisine, the two-headed nightingale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket to visit Miss Millie Chrisine)

Advert for an appearance of Don Francisco Hidalgo (engraving)
608622 Advert for an appearance of Don Francisco Hidalgo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for an appearance of Don Francisco Hidalgo)

The pigmies of Piccadilly: Lucia Zarath and General Mite with the exhibitor (engraving)
608609 The pigmies of Piccadilly: Lucia Zarath and General Mite with the exhibitor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pigmies of Piccadilly)

Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407557 Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Pope Clement VII marrying Catherine de Medici and Henri II of France, 28th October 1533
741960 Pope Clement VII marrying Catherine de Medici and Henri II of France, 28th October 1533, from the Sala di Clemente VII (fresco) by Vasari

The Dwarf and the Gemstone (chromolitho)
734919 The Dwarf and the Gemstone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dwarf and the Gemstone)

Snow White and Rose Red Brush Snow from the Bear (chromolitho)
734914 Snow White and Rose Red Brush Snow from the Bear (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow White and Rose Red Brush Snow from the Bear)

Tipos de Cajamarca (albumen print)
622811 Tipos de Cajamarca (albumen print) by Kroehle, Carlos (1876-1902); 12.9x9.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: People from Cajamarca, Peru.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

Touroff - French circus poster, 1890 (colour litho)
747129 Touroff - French circus poster, 1890 (colour litho) by Weiner, J. (fl.1890); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; out of copyright

Palace Theatre, 15th & Blake Streets, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
DPL415533 Palace Theatre, 15th & Blake Streets, c.1880-90 (b/w photo) by Nast, Charles A. (fl.1880-90); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: downtown Denver)

Then the dwarfs held it out to her (colour litho)
2813702 Then the dwarfs held it out to her (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then the dwarfs held it out to her)

Jeffrey Hudson, English court dwarf and jester at the court of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria (chromolitho)
2788778 Jeffrey Hudson, English court dwarf and jester at the court of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria (chromolitho) by European School

Albert Craig, the so-called Surrey Poet, a well-known character who would recite poetry he had composed at cricket and football matches and sell printed sheets of his poems, and the Burmese dwarf

Brazilian fuchsia, Justicia floribunda (Libonia floribunda). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Flaming sword, Vriesea splendens (Tillandsia splendens). Chromolithograph from an illustration by B. Herincq from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Melon cactus, Melocactus caroli-linnaei. Cactus melocactus, Catto poponiforme. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Dwarf birch, Betula pumila
Dwarf birch or bog birch, Betula pumila, Betula bassa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Cyclanthus bipartitus, Cyclanthe a deux feuilles. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324253 The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, illustration from
STC324219 Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from
STC324213 Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323694 Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alberich turns in to a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge;)

The Altar Cup of Aegerus, 1883 (w / c on paper)
CEC131707 The Altar Cup of Aegerus, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford, UK; eThe Higgins Art Gallery & Museum; English, out of copyright

Relief depicting dwarves on the exterior of the Thivanka Imaga House (stone)
JBG150719 Relief depicting dwarves on the exterior of the Thivanka Imaga House (stone) by Sri Lankan, (12th century); Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka; eJulian Page; Sri Lankan, out of copyright

Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193432 Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Breton gnomes dancing around a stone circle, late 19th century (oil on canvas)
CHT174649 Breton gnomes dancing around a stone circle, late 19th century (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fete champetre au temps de Charles II (1630-1685) - par John Frederick Tayler (1802-1889
FIA5401944 Fete champetre au temps de Charles II (1630-1685) - par John Frederick Tayler (1802-1889), 1852 - Watercolour on paper, 81, 3x122 - Private Collection by Tayler

Portrait of the jester Diego de Acedo says the cousin. Painting by Diego Rodriguez de
JLJ4665478 Portrait of the jester Diego de Acedo says the cousin. Painting by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (1599-1660), 1636-1645. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 07 X 0, 82m

Letters: L M N O P Q Rs (central double page). The wolf, the goat and the biquets
DUV4208707 Letters: L M N O P Q Rs (central double page). The wolf, the goat and the biquets, La Mere Michel, Le Nain jaune, L Ogre et le Peucet, Don Quixote, Rossinante and Sancho

The smallest conscript in France: Mr. Alexandre Lecourt, painter
XEE4183939 The smallest conscript in France: Mr. Alexandre Lecourt, painter, who has just passed before the revision board in Paris, is only 1 metre 20. Engraving

Damsel mounting on a dwarf, holding a grape and a jug of wine (Red sandstone sculpture
LRI4732705 Damsel mounting on a dwarf, holding a grape and a jug of wine (Red sandstone sculpture, Kushan Empire) by Indian School, (2nd century); Archaeological Museum, Mathura

Kinder und hausmarchen (Conte de l enfance et du foyer) (1812)
GIA4761981 Kinder und hausmarchen (Conte de l enfance et du foyer) (1812) : les fables des freres Grimm. Couverture de Hermann Vogel 1894 representant Blanche neige et les sept nains

Gulliver fires enemy ships towards Lilliput Harbour. Illustration for the story "
XEE4407069 Gulliver fires enemy ships towards Lilliput Harbour. Illustration for the story " Gullivers Journey " by Jonathan Swift (1667 - 1745)

Augias stables. Man with the appearance of a dwarf in a stable
LSE4403489 Augias stables. Man with the appearance of a dwarf in a stable: taken from " Ancient History", caricature by Honore Daumier, (1808-1879) " Charivari", 1842

Machnow eating breakfast at the London Hippodrome
Feodor Machnow, the Russian giant, pictured next to his manager and (possibly) members of the staff at the London Hippodrome, eating breakfast during his time performing there

Machnow the Giant & Madame Chiquita, London Hippodrome
Machnow the Giant, alleged to be 9 3 " tall (more likely 7 10" ) appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1905 with the diminutive Madame Chiquita who is only 18" high. Date: 1902

Nano Morgante. Portrait d un des nains les plus celebres de la cour de Cosme Ier de
BEN5472637 Nano Morgante. Portrait d un des nains les plus celebres de la cour de Cosme Ier de Medicis (seconde moitie du 16eme siecle)

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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.