Fictional Character Collection (#5)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520013 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520003 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519999 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519989 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Title page Illustration, from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519983 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519981 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519977 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519973 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519966 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

The Little Mermaid (lithograph)
GIA4761826 The Little Mermaid (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Edmund Dulac, ed)

Shipwrecked, Robinson Crusoe, dressed in goatskins
2604869 Shipwrecked, Robinson Crusoe, dressed in goatskins.; (add.info.: Shipwrecked, Robinson Crusoe, dressed in goatskins, explores his island)

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
526428 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. First published in 1719, it is claimed to be the first English novel

Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
2636196 Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio)

Don Quixote on his horse, next to Sancho on his donkey, 19th century (illustration)
8899812 Don Quixote on his horse, next to Sancho on his donkey, 19th century (illustration) by Bertall, Charles Albert d'Arnoux (1820-82); (add.info.: Don Quixote on his horse)

DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731). English writer and journalist. Robinson Crusoe (1719)
AIS5392821 DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731). English writer and journalist. Robinson Crusoe (1719). Illustration in spanish adaptation Aventuras de Robinson. Editorial Ramon Sopena, Barcelona, 1931

Parisina, ca. 1850 (engraving)
8822261 Parisina, ca. 1850 (engraving) by Geissler, Peter Carl (1802-1872); 12, 6 x 9 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

The coronation of the Virgin, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665476 The coronation of the Virgin, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The coronation of the Virgin)

Vision of the prophet Daniel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665542 Vision of the prophet Daniel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Vision of the prophet Daniel, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Daniel de Foe, author of Robinson Crusoe. Engraving from James Caulfield's Portraits
FLO4601981 Daniel de Foe, author of Robinson Crusoe. Engraving from James Caulfield's Portraits, Memoirs and Characters of Remarkable Persons, London, 1819.; (add.info.: Daniel de Foe)

Illustration of the first illustrated edition of Alexandre Dumas's novel The Three Musketeers - Constance Bonacieux
PCT4295081 Illustration of the first illustrated edition of Alexandre Dumas's novel The Three Musketeers - Constance Bonacieux epiee by D'Artagnan who is in love with the young woman -;

Letter L: Pierrot singing in the moonlight sitting on the roof of a house, beg 20th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4204121 Letter L: Pierrot singing in the moonlight sitting on the roof of a house, beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary)

French postcard with image of two fish, 1900 (postcard)
3665526 French postcard with image of two fish, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

Peter and the children flying through the night (colour litho)
3657580 Peter and the children flying through the night (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter and the children flying through the night)

Yo-Ho, Pirates Singing (colour litho)
3642240 Yo-Ho, Pirates Singing (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yo-Ho, Pirates Singing)

Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine (colour litho)
3642235 Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine)

Quarter Deck, where Hook walked alone (colour litho)
3642233 Quarter Deck, where Hook walked alone (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarter Deck, where Hook walked alone)

Mermaids playing (colour litho)
3642229 Mermaids playing (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mermaids playing. Illustration for Peter Pan's ABC illustrated in colour by Flora White (OUP)

Kite to which Peter tied Wendy (colour litho)
3642226 Kite to which Peter tied Wendy (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kite to which Peter tied Wendy)

Crocodile going tick-tick (colour litho)
3642224 Crocodile going tick-tick (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crocodile going tick-tick)

Eliza looking to see whether children are asleep (colour litho)
3642223 Eliza looking to see whether children are asleep (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eliza looking to see whether children are asleep)

Robinson Crusoe, exhausted arrived on an island after the shipwreck, 1860 (engraving)
FGL5462555 Robinson Crusoe, exhausted arrived on an island after the shipwreck, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Watercolour engraving after an 1860 edition of "Robinson Crusoe" by Defoe)

Robinson Crusoe and Friday prepare lunch by Defoe, 1860 (engraving)
FGL5462544 Robinson Crusoe and Friday prepare lunch by Defoe, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Watercolour engraving after an edition of "Robinson Crusoe" from 1860.); Fototeca Gilardi

Centaur or Sagittarius. 1489 (xylograh)
FGL5470300 Centaur or Sagittarius. 1489 (xylograh); (add.info.: Xylography from "Compilatio de astrorum scientia", (astronomy work)); Fototeca Gilardi

Arthur Conan DOYLE (1859-1930) Cover of the first edition of "The Hound of the Baskervilles"
6203010 Arthur Conan DOYLE (1859-1930) Cover of the first edition of "The Hound of the Baskervilles", the third yellow novel starring the sagacious investigator Sherlock Holmes; (add.info)

Scottish traveller John o Arnha encounters a witch on a road. Her coatties pat the knees were kiltit
5912518 Scottish traveller John o Arnha encounters a witch on a road. Her coatties pat the knees were kiltit, In eldrich notes she croone'd an liltit

Street brawl between two men boxing, knocking over a woman with wheelbarrow, 19th century
5912513 Street brawl between two men boxing, knocking over a woman with wheelbarrow, 19th century. Spar'd neither man nor mother's Son - Yea clawed the back o Horner John

The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
5614332 The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe)

Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography)
PCT5618275 Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography); (add.info.: Two dwarves or goblins carry a soup bowl full of soup (or magic potion)

The return, refers to a story that has the same title
MMM5484743 The return, refers to a story that has the same title by Wright, John William (1802-48) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

The Would Be Ninon, relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison in 1836
MMM5484698 The Would Be Ninon, relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison in 1836; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Would Be Ninon)

Robinson Crusoe cube game, late 19th or early 20th century
7291150 Robinson Crusoe cube game, late 19th or early 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe cube game, late 19th or early 20th century); © Patrice Cartier

History. Greece. Renaissance of Greece, August, 15, 1909. Goudi Coup, military coup d'etat in Greece
3434150 History. Greece. Renaissance of Greece, August, 15, 1909. Goudi Coup, military coup d'etat in Greece. Postcard, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Greece)

Charlotte, the Sowerby's maid
2604851 Charlotte, the Sowerby's maid; (add.info.: Charlotte, the Sowerby's maid, opens an oyster for Noah Claypole who should be minding their master's shop)

Mrs Bumble humiliates her husband
2604843 Mrs Bumble humiliates her husband; (add.info.: Mrs Bumble humiliates her husband, now Master of the Workhouse, in front of female inmates in the laundry)

Illustration from Don Quixote
3330154 Illustration from Don Quixote; (add.info.: Illustration from Don Quixote by Miguelde Cervantes (1547-1616) a Spanish writer. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Representation of monsters. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029277 Representation of monsters. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon
JEB4960274 Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon. Gap Departmental Museum; Musee departemental de Gap

Two comedians interpreting "Romeo and Juliet" in William Shakespeare's play of the same name - postcard
JAB5037393 Two comedians interpreting "Romeo and Juliet" in William Shakespeare's play of the same name - postcard 1905; (add.info)

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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.