Fictional Character Collection (#2)

Don Quixote by French artist Adrien Demont, 1851 - 1928. On display at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
7264860 Don Quixote by French artist Adrien Demont, 1851 - 1928. On display at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration)
7206798 ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: 20 words to find: marriage, married, mountaineer, musician, monocle)

ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration)
7206794 ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: H: 11 words to find: hippos, grass, swallows, rattle, cockchafers, hood)

ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration)
7206788 ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: 78 words to find: cook, knife, kitchen, braces, compotier, cream, pans)

Mrs Bardell from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens (gravure)
7184903 Mrs Bardell from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens (gravure) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bardell from The Pickwick Papers)

The Sea Monster
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Sea Monster, 1498

Poster for "Madame Butterfly "and child with American flag
LSE4093280 Poster for " Madame Butterfly " and child with American flag, poster for the opera by Giacomo Puccini, n.d. deb. 20th S.Ricordi editore

Mermaid, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
7081798 Mermaid, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederick Stuart (1842-1924); 139.7x53.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American, out of copyright

David Copperfield
3773673 David Copperfield by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne). Caption reads: Our Pew at Church

Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday (oil on canvas)
HFA393557 Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday (oil on canvas) by Fraser, Alexander Snr (1786-1865); 40.5x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robinson Crusoe after the shipwreck (chromolitho)
735900 Robinson Crusoe after the shipwreck (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe after the shipwreck)

Robinson Crusoe building his hut (chromolitho)
735901 Robinson Crusoe building his hut (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe building his hut)

Statue of Robinson Crusoe, at Largo, Fifeshire, Birthplace of Alexander Selkirk (engraving)
1623130 Statue of Robinson Crusoe, at Largo, Fifeshire, Birthplace of Alexander Selkirk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Robinson Crusoe)

Robinson Crusoe title page from "The Life
3614714 A Robinson CrusoeA title page from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 by English School

Title page from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614713 Title page from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025917 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho)
3097449 A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A diver attacked by an octopus. Un Scaphandrier Attaque Par Une Pieuvre)

Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers
NWP153582 Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); 67x89 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Le Songe d une nuit d ete, Lysandre et Hermia - Hermia and Lysander
FIA5402941 Le Songe d une nuit d ete, Lysandre et Hermia - Hermia and Lysander, A Midsummer Nights Dream - par John Simmons (1823-1876), 1870 - Watercolour, Gouache on Paper

David Copperfield
3772754 David Copperfield by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne)

The Witches Sabbath
FIA5406459 The Witches Sabbath by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 56x83, 5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Le sabbat des sorcieres - The Witches Sabbath - Frans Francken)

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. Artist: William Strang
Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer

Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. Artist: Frank Reynolds
Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. A scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, used in an advert for Black and White and Red Seal Scotch Whisky

The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard. ca. 1921, The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard

Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Illustration from The Stockbrokers Clerk by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in Strand Magazine March 1893

Alice and the Cheshire Cat, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Cheshire Cat, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Costume of Madame Butterfly for the first act for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in
GIA4797875 Costume of Madame Butterfly for the first act for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Costume by Zio Bonzo for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della
GIA4797900 Costume by Zio Bonzo for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Arsene Lupin banker, police operetta at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens - partition¿
LSE4103045 Arsene Lupin banker, police operetta at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens - partition¿ by Unknown Artist; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arsene Lupin banker)

The Three Musketeers
LLM462617 The Three Musketeers by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Musketeers. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn.

Manchester Art Gallery
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Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797889 Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

The Three Musketeers
LLM462618 The Three Musketeers by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Musketeers. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn.

The Three Musketeers
LLM462615 The Three Musketeers by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Musketeers. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn.

Yakuside costume for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in
GIA4797923 Yakuside costume for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Costume of Madame Butterfly act II for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of
GIA4797913 Costume of Madame Butterfly act II for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797907 Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

The Three Musketeers
LLM462619 The Three Musketeers by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Musketeers. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn.

The Three Musketeers
LLM462614 The Three Musketeers by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Musketeers. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn.

Costume of the Principe (Prince) Jamadori (Yamadori) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in
GIA4797942 Costume of the Principe (Prince) Jamadori (Yamadori) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

'Arsene Lupin'
3749531 'Arsene Lupin'; (add.info.: Arsene Lupin' by M. Francis de Croisset and Maurice Leblanc. With Gerald du Maurier as The Duc de Charmerace (26 March 1873-11 April 1934)

Fagin from Oliver Twist (colour litho)
8635506 Fagin from Oliver Twist (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fagin from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens)

Costume de la zia con il marmocchio (Child) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797948 Costume de la zia con il marmocchio (Child) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Costume by Il Bambino (Il Dolore) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of
GIA4797935 Costume by Il Bambino (Il Dolore) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797933 Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

The Three Musketeers
LLM462616 The Three Musketeers by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Musketeers. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn.

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Step into the enchanting world of fictional characters, where imagination knows no bounds. From the whimsical strokes of Richard Dadd's "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke" to the sturdy presence of Desperate Dan in Dundee, Scotland, these characters captivate our hearts and minds. In Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol, " artist John Leech brings Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation to life, reminding us that redemption is always within reach. Meanwhile, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde embody the duality of human nature, a haunting reminder that darkness can lurk beneath even the most respectable facade. From ancient mythology springs forth Hector's tragic demise at Achilles' hands during the Trojan War—a testament to heroism and its ultimate sacrifice. In Babar O's ABC book illustration from 1939, we witness elephants teaching us letters with charm and grace. Alice finds herself caught in a topsy-turvy Wonderland as she confronts the Red Queen's infamous command: "Off with her head. " John Tenniel masterfully captures this moment of tension between curiosity and danger. Tam O Shanter emerges from Robert Burns' poetic genius as a character brimming with Scottish spirit and adventure. Alongside him stands a witch with her black cat—an embodiment of mystery and magic that has fascinated generations. Peter Pan takes flight in Kensington Gardens, London—forever young and forever free—as he invites us to embrace our inner childlike wonderment. And who could forget Don Quixote? Cervantes paints an unforgettable scene where his noble knight charges against windmills in pursuit of chivalry’s fading glory. These fictional characters transcend time and space; they inspire us to dream bigger, question deeper, and explore uncharted territories within ourselves. Whether they exist on canvas or leap off pages into our hearts—they remind us that stories have immense power—the power to ignite our imaginations while leaving an indelible mark on our souls.