Fantastical Collection (#10)

Jack escaping with the magic harp, 1867 (chromolitho)
DGC437492 Jack escaping with the magic harp, 1867 (chromolitho) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pan and Chimera (oil on panel)
CH402621 Pan and Chimera (oil on panel) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); 34x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pan et Chimere; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Wall hanging embroidered with a writhing gilt dragon among clouds
CH448361 Wall hanging embroidered with a writhing gilt dragon among clouds, late 19th century (silk) by Japanese School, (19th century)

Neo-classical Designs (pen & ink on paper)
GRH242175 Neo-classical Designs (pen & ink on paper) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Death of Cat Murr, illustration from Die Lebensansichten des Katers Murr
CHT239755 Death of Cat Murr, illustration from Die Lebensansichten des Katers Murr by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822) published 1820-22 (engraving) by Fernando II

Harpies, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno
CHT230859 Harpies, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

The Knights and the Briar Rose, 1869 (detail of 198347)
Ma260129 The Knights and the Briar Rose, 1869 (detail of 198347) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Ipswich Park, 1919 (tempera on paper)
3744160 Ipswich Park, 1919 (tempera on paper) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); 76x63 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; British

The Rowan (colour litho)
976279 The Rowan (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rowan. Illustration for Flower Legends for Children Told by Hilda Murray Pictured by Js Eland)

A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving)
985952 A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fantastical Fish Chariot)

Exotic verdure tapestry, possibly Tournai, c. 1520-50 (textile)
984596 Exotic verdure tapestry, possibly Tournai, c.1520-50 (textile) by Franco-Flemish School, (16th Century); 260.5x357 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Defence of the Sampo, 1896 (tempera on canvas)
1078529 The Defence of the Sampo, 1896 (tempera on canvas) by Gallen-Kallela, Akseli Valdemar (1865-1931); 122x125 cm; Turku Art Museum

Stew - general stupefaction (chromolitho)
1094433 Stew - general stupefaction (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stew - general stupefaction)

Women in a Viking ship (colour litho)
3095857 Women in a Viking ship (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in a Viking ship. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Pigboy and the Princess, (oil on canvas)
658619 The Pigboy and the Princess, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 166x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pigboy and the Princess. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas)
656280 Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 91.4x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque)

Study for The Garden Court, (pencil and watercolour)
659778 Study for The Garden Court, (pencil and watercolour) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 32.4x60.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for The Garden Court)

A Woman Lit by a Rainbow (ink & w / c on tracing paper)
693011 A Woman Lit by a Rainbow (ink & w/c on tracing paper) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 29x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nymphs in the Garden; Les Nymphes dans un Jardin, (oil on canvas)
653324 The Nymphs in the Garden; Les Nymphes dans un Jardin, (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 63.5x79.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Dream of Ancient Athens (oil on canvas)
LMG150697 A Dream of Ancient Athens (oil on canvas) by Herbert, Sydney (1854-1914); 132.1x182.9 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; British

Altarpiece of the Hermits (oil on panel)
FTB165419 Altarpiece of the Hermits (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Dragon (ceramic)
WDM204765 Dragon (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

Who Killed Cock Robin (w / c on paper)
Ma199065 Who Killed Cock Robin (w/c on paper) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Artists Dream, 1857 (oil on millboard)
Ma199063 The Artists Dream, 1857 (oil on millboard) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 25.4x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Antonio Is Not Afraid of the Ogre (engraving)
5200123 Antonio Is Not Afraid of the Ogre (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Is Not Afraid of the Ogre. The Ogre)

The Lizard Takes Charge of Renzolla (engraving)
5200165 The Lizard Takes Charge of Renzolla (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lizard Takes Charge of Renzolla. The Goat-Faced Girl)

Sumi Shows Hassan the Book of Magic (engraving)
5200139 Sumi Shows Hassan the Book of Magic (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sumi Shows Hassan the Book of Magic. Story of the Three Sons of Hali)

The Dervish drowning the Pigs (engraving)
5200138 The Dervish drowning the Pigs (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dervish drowning the Pigs. The Fair Circassians)

Allegorical "Millefleurs"tapestry with animals, 1530-45 (wool & silk)
5671840 Allegorical " Millefleurs" tapestry with animals, 1530-45 (wool & silk) by Flemish School, (16th century); 352.7x400.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

A Mermaid, 1900 (oil on canvas)
5051363 A Mermaid, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 96.5x66.6 cm; Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Dream (The Kiss); Le reve (Le baiser), c. 1934 (bronze with brown patina, base)
1768020 The Dream (The Kiss); Le reve (Le baiser), c.1934 (bronze with brown patina, base) by Gonzales, Julio (1876-1942); 62 (height without base) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Harrowing of Hell or Christ in Limbo, from The Large Passion, 1510 (woodcut print)
1767104 The Harrowing of Hell or Christ in Limbo, from The Large Passion, 1510 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1766751 Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack O Lantern... Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Oil on canvas

The Magic Circle (oil on canvas)
1766749 The Magic Circle (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magic Circle. John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)

The Voyage of Life: Old Age, 1842 (oil on canvas)
3740462 The Voyage of Life: Old Age, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 133.4x196.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

"Will you walk a little faster? said a Whiting to a Snail"
4075104 " Will you walk a little faster? said a Whiting to a Snail", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"He dipped it into his cup of tea and looked at it again"
4075088 " He dipped it into his cup of tea and looked at it again", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"So she set the little creature down", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075086 " So she set the little creature down", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Singing a sort of lullaby", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alice
4075085 " Singing a sort of lullaby", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Serpent! screamed the Pigeon", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075083 " Serpent! screamed the Pigeon", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Old Father William balancing an Eel on the end of his nose"
4075081 " Old Father William balancing an Eel on the end of his nose", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Whats that in the window?", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075075 " Whats that in the window?", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Why, Mary Ann, what are you doing here?", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075074 " Why, Mary Ann, what are you doing here?", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"On various pretexts they all moved off", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075073 " On various pretexts they all moved off", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Mine is a long and sad tale, said the Mouse"
4075072 " Mine is a long and sad tale, said the Mouse", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Embroidered picture: "Man with a Lion in a Landscape with two Couples"
1217564 Embroidered picture: " Man with a Lion in a Landscape with two Couples", 2nd half of the 17th century (silk threads on linen) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds. From the enchanting brushstrokes of Florence Mary Anderson's "The Kings Castle" to the surreal landscapes of Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " prepare to be transported to realms beyond your wildest dreams. In this fantastical journey, we encounter the mind-bending Robidas rotating house, a marvel of architectural ingenuity that defies gravity and challenges our perception of reality. Nestled in the picturesque Dordogne Valley, Chateau de Hautefort stands as a testament to both history and fantasy, its turrets reaching towards the heavens like something out of a fairytale. As we delve deeper into this realm of wonderment, Kay Nielsen's mesmerizing artwork beckons us with "The Apple, " an ethereal depiction that hints at hidden secrets waiting to be unraveled. Queen Artemisia emerges from centuries past with her pen and ink portrait, exuding regal grace and captivating allure. Shakespearean magic comes alive through Titania and Bottom from A Midsummer-Night's Dream; their whimsical encounter reminding us that even in the most ordinary moments, extraordinary things can happen. The Moon Nymph dances across canvas in vibrant strokes by an unknown artist, her celestial beauty illuminating our imaginations. Tamara Karsavina and Michel Fokine take center stage in The Firebird ballet photograph from 1910 - frozen in time yet radiating fiery passion through black-and-white hues. An airy spirit captured on paper enchants us with delicate lines that seem almost weightless against its surroundings. Sebastien Munster's Sea of Darkness engulfs us with its haunting woodcut imagery; a reminder that amidst vast unknowns lies untold mysteries waiting to be discovered. Francois Desprez invites laughter into our dreams with his humorous illustrations from The Humorous Dreams of Pantagruel - each page brimming with whimsy and absurdity.