Hunchback Collection (#3)

Hudibras First Adventure (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 3), February 1725-26

Sr. Hudibras, His Passing Worth, The Manner How He Sally d Forth": Twelve Larg
Sr. Hudibras, His Passing Worth, The Manner How He Sally d Forth" : Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 2, February 1725-26

Hudibras Vanquished by Trulla (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler s
Hudibras Vanquished by Trulla (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 5), February 1725-26

Hudibras and the Skimmington (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 9), 1721-26

Hudibras First Adventure (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 2), 1721-26

Hudibras and Ralpho Made Prisoners and Carried to the Stocks (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 6), 1721-26

Hudibras and the Lawyer (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no.16), 1721-26

Trulla Attacking Hudibras (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 4), 1721-26

Hudibras in Tribulation (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 7), 1721-26

Hudibras Vanquished by Trulla (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 5), 1721-26

Hudibras Sallying Forth (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 1), 1721-26

Taste in High Life, May 1, 1798. Creator: Samuel Phillips
Taste in High Life, May 1, 1798. After William Hogarth

L Estropieau Capuchon (The Beggar Wearing a Hood), from Varie Figure Gobbi
L Estropie au Capuchon (The Beggar Wearing a Hood), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks)

L Homme au Gros Dos Orned Une Rangee de Boutons
L Homme au Gros Dos Orne d Une Rangee de Boutons (Man with a Large Back Ornamented with a Row of Buttons), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees

Le Bossu a La Canne (The Hunchback with a Cane), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes)

Le Joeuer de Luth (The Lute Player), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes)

Le Joueur de Flageolet (The Flageolet Player), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes)

Le Jouer de Vielle (The Hurdy-Gurdy Player), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes)

L Homme Raclant un Gril en Guise de Violon (Man Scraping a Grill in the Guise of a Violin), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees

Frontispiece, from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes, The Grotesque Dwarfs), 1616-22

A Poor Old Woman, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
A Poor Old Woman, 1742

Italy, Veneto, Venice, Campo San Giacomo, Gobbo hunchbank

The Theatrical Atlas, May 7, 1814. May 7, 1814. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Theatrical Atlas, May 7, 1814

Prince Siddhartha Gautama encounters an old man, a sick man, a decaying corpse, and a wandering ascetic
BUDDHA: FOUR ENCOUNTERS. Prince Siddhartha Gautama encounters an old man, a sick man, a decaying corpse, and a wandering ascetic. Painting on silk, 10th century, from Tun Huang, Gansu province, China

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Quasimodo, the hunchback bell ringer of Notre Dame de Paris in Victor Hugos novel, first published in 1831. Engraving after Adolphe Steinhell (?-1908)

When It Was Sharp Enough, He Looked Round At The Strangers. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Little Folks Presents

The Story Of The Little Hunchback. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

Mr Punch. 19th century

Victorian Scrap - Mr Punch and Toby with portrait
Victorian Scrap - Mr Punch and his dog Toby with a portrait of Judy and the Baby. late 19th century

Sultan Mahmud I - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Mahmud I (called The Hunchback (Kambur)) (16961754) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754. Date: circa 1750

Prince Siddhartha meets an old man and a sick man. Detail of a painting on silk, 10th century, from Tun Huang
BUDDHA: PRINCE SIDDHARTHA. Prince Siddhartha meets an old man and a sick man. Detail of a painting on silk, 10th century, from Tun Huang, Gansu province, China

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Native American petroglyphs, including the hump-backed flute-player Kokopeli, near Galisteo, New Mexico. Photograph

What a sacrifice!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
What a sacrifice!, 1799. Plate 14 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Hush, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Hush, 1799. Plate 28 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political liberalism

The Shepherd, c1760-1820. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Shepherd, c1760-1820. Private collection

Misfitz Dolls - Punch. early 20th century

Caricature of David James, English comic actor
Caricature of David James (1839-1893), English comic actor, seen here dressed as Mr Punch. 1881

Bombario the Hunchback, was used as a writing-desk by brokers and is reputed to have earned 6, 000 pounds in a few days Date: circa 18th century

Favourite Sayings - One Hunchback laughs at another
Black and white lantern slide of a round shouldered bent man pointing at another gentleman. Painted background of railings.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Hunchback, Artist, Ernest Haskell, American, Woodstock, Connecticut
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Hunchback, Artist, Ernest Haskell, American, Woodstock, Connecticut 1876-1925 West Point, Maine, Haskell, Ernest, American, 1876, 1925, 1900-1925

Officers U. S.s Hunchback 1861-65 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Le Bossu La Canne Hunchback Cane Varie Figure Gobbi
Artokoloro

Quasimodo engraving 1888
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Knight of Notre Dame engraving 1888
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Notre Dame engraving 1888
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Cartoon illustration of a dinosaur hunchback

Esmeralda and Quasimodo, 1905 (b / w photo)
XIR82296 Esmeralda and Quasimodo, 1905 (b/w photo) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris, France; eMEPL; French, out of copyright

H. Numan after Jacques Callot (Dutch, 1728 - 1788), Hunchback Brandishing Two Swords, woodcut on laid paper

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of the Hunchback: From Quasimodo to Historical Depictions" Step into the captivating realm of hunchbacks, where tales of resilience and intrigue unfold. One cannot help but be drawn to the iconic figure of Quasimodo, immortalized in Victor Hugo's masterpiece "The Hunchback of Notre Dame. " As we delve deeper, an engraving from 1888 brings this timeless character to life, etching his image into our collective consciousness. Journeying through history, we encounter Mahmud I, a formidable Ottoman sultan who reigned during the early 18th century. Despite physical challenges akin to a hunchback's plight, he defied expectations and left an indelible mark on his empire. Venturing further back in time reveals Mr Punch from Victorian scrap art—a mischievous puppet whose hunched posture hints at hidden depths within his comedic facade. Likewise, Shakespeare's evocative words echo through an illustration depicting a villainous determination that transcends societal norms. Turning our attention to another literary gem by Victor Hugo, we witness The Duke of Clarence and his Assassins—an enthralling chromolithograph capturing treachery amidst shadows. In contrast stands Don Juan alongside Sganarelle and a beggar; their lithographic portrayal invites us to ponder society's treatment of those deemed different or flawed. Exploring medical perspectives on spinal deformities leads us to Charles Emile Jacque's orthopedist plate from 1843—a testament to humanity's quest for understanding and healing. Yet even earlier still lies an enigma—an ancient seated hunchbacked dwarf dating back centuries—its creator lost in time yet leaving behind a poignant reminder of human diversity throughout history. Intriguing and multifaceted, these glimpses into the world of hunchbacks remind us that appearances can deceive while urging empathy towards those marginalized by society.