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Imaginary Collection (page 6)

"Journey through the Imaginary: Exploring Worlds of Fiction and Fantasy" Step into a realm where imagination knows no bounds

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Wood Elf, 1898 (colour litho)

The Wood Elf, 1898 (colour litho)
CHT163367 The Wood Elf, 1898 (colour litho) by Guthrie, James J. (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; British, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Fairy of the moon (colour engraving)

The Fairy of the moon (colour engraving)
CHT164136 The Fairy of the moon (colour engraving) by Kaulbach, Hermann (1846-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Fee de la lune; ); eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Fantasy depictions of an air battle and of an aircraft for transporting freight in

Fantasy depictions of an air battle and of an aircraft for transporting freight in
CHT404254 Fantasy depictions of an air battle and of an aircraft for transporting freight in the year 2000, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageImaginary Collection: Pansy and the Fairies (w / c on paper)

Pansy and the Fairies (w / c on paper)
FLF183045 Pansy and the Fairies (w/c on paper) by Atkins, Mary Elizabeth (fl.1897-1940); 17.7x13.3 cm; Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Crimson Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w / c on paper)

The Crimson Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w / c on paper)
STC286227 The Crimson Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageImaginary Collection: Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion (colour litho)

Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion (colour litho)
6002556 Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Study of a Male Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper)

Study of a Male Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper)
1195658 Study of a Male Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper) by Iacovleff, Alexandre (1887-1938); 59.1x48.9 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon des Cent Exposition at the Hall de la

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon des Cent Exposition at the Hall de la
1770133 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon des Cent Exposition at the Hall de la Plume, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Mucha

Background imageImaginary Collection: A Restaurant in the street, Pompeii (colour litho)

A Restaurant in the street, Pompeii (colour litho)
CHT208276 A Restaurant in the street, Pompeii (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho)

Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho)
6002570 Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox)

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Enchanted Castle, c. 1887

The Enchanted Castle, c. 1887
HGM78275 The Enchanted Castle, c.1887 by Maris, Matthijs (1839-1917); 21.5x33 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Daydreaming; Le Reve Eveille - Droom bij Wake, c. 1926-27 (oil on canvas)

Daydreaming; Le Reve Eveille - Droom bij Wake, c. 1926-27 (oil on canvas)
653440 Daydreaming; Le Reve Eveille - Droom bij Wake, c.1926-27 (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 138x110 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Capriccio with St. Pauls and Old London Bridge, c. 1744-48 (oil on canvas)

Capriccio with St. Pauls and Old London Bridge, c. 1744-48 (oil on canvas)
5667222 Capriccio with St. Pauls and Old London Bridge, c.1744-48 (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 106.7 x 119.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageImaginary Collection: 'Old Paris'(b / w photo)

"Old Paris"(b / w photo)
6011069 " Old Paris" (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Old Paris." Illustration for The Paris Exhibition 1900 (Art Journal)

Background imageImaginary Collection: A Fairy Tale (oil on canvas)

A Fairy Tale (oil on canvas)
NWP153550 A Fairy Tale (oil on canvas) by Symons, Mark Lancelot (1887-1935); 86.5x86.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: and the fairies ran away with their clothes (oil on canvas)

and the fairies ran away with their clothes (oil on canvas)
LMG157816...and the fairies ran away with their clothes (oil on canvas) by Sims, Charles (1873-1928); 73.6x91.4 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Journey in the 20th Century (engraving)

Journey in the 20th Century (engraving)
XKH155160 Journey in the 20th Century (engraving) by Welti, Albert (1862-1912); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Page from magazine article about an imaginary Snow-bound London (b / w photo)

Page from magazine article about an imaginary Snow-bound London (b / w photo)
5995774 Page from magazine article about an imaginary Snow-bound London (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas)

Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas)
990232 Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas) by Bocchi or Boccasi, Faustino (1659-1742) (attr.to); 87x118.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner

Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner
877031 Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1551 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Beach No. 3, c. 1913 (oil on canvas)

Beach No. 3, c. 1913 (oil on canvas)
3614075 Beach No. 3, c.1913 (oil on canvas) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 47.9x75.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Imaginary Self Portrait of Titian (oil on canvas)

Imaginary Self Portrait of Titian (oil on canvas)
737340 Imaginary Self Portrait of Titian (oil on canvas) by Della Vecchia, Pietro (Pietro Muttoni) (1605-78); 114.9x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Obelisk, 1787-88 (oil on canvas)

The Obelisk, 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
2968157 The Obelisk, 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 255.6x223.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Clarence Buckingham; French, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Dressing Up, (oil on canvas)

Dressing Up, (oil on canvas)
651382 Dressing Up, (oil on canvas) by Metz, Francois Louis Lanfant de (1814-92); 55x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing Up. Francois Louis Lanfant de Metz (1814-1892). Oil on canvas

Background imageImaginary Collection: A Measure, 1904 (oil on canvas)

A Measure, 1904 (oil on canvas)
651120 A Measure, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); 216x138.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Measure. Edwin Austin Abbey (1852-1911). Oil on canvas

Background imageImaginary Collection: Fairies, c. 1915 (pen, ink & w / c)

Fairies, c. 1915 (pen, ink & w / c)
2651217 Fairies, c.1915 (pen, ink & w/c) by Gardiner, May (fl.1914-18); 25.5x17.7 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Design for a Cenotaph, 1804 (pen, ink & w / c on paper)

Design for a Cenotaph, 1804 (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
2639838 Design for a Cenotaph, 1804 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843); 75x130 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Temple Courtyard (pen & ink on paper)

Temple Courtyard (pen & ink on paper)
XJF417325 Temple Courtyard (pen & ink on paper) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Head of Philosopher, c. 1750-60 (oil on canvas)

Head of Philosopher, c. 1750-60 (oil on canvas)
488275 Head of Philosopher, c.1750-60 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 61.75 x 50.48 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageImaginary Collection: Ms 13. fol 232 Coronation of Louis IX (1214 / 15-70) and probably of Frederick II

Ms 13. fol 232 Coronation of Louis IX (1214 / 15-70) and probably of Frederick II
CHT206274 Ms 13. fol 232 Coronation of Louis IX (1214/15-70) and probably of Frederick II (1194-1250), from a Psalter by Pierre Lombard, early 15th century (vellum) by French School

Background imageImaginary Collection: Plato (429-347 BC), c. 1475 (oil on panel)

Plato (429-347 BC), c. 1475 (oil on panel)
CHT231181 Plato (429-347 BC), c.1475 (oil on panel) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: A native Deity, from Noa Noa, Voyage a Tahiti, published 1926 (colour litho)

A native Deity, from Noa Noa, Voyage a Tahiti, published 1926 (colour litho)
STC255158 A native Deity, from Noa Noa, Voyage a Tahiti, published 1926 (colour litho) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Fair Temples and Sacred Precincts of Olympia - where Greek Manhood raced for a Laurel Crown (litho)

Fair Temples and Sacred Precincts of Olympia - where Greek Manhood raced for a Laurel Crown (litho)
3099400 Fair Temples and Sacred Precincts of Olympia - where Greek Manhood raced for a Laurel Crown (litho) by English School

Background imageImaginary Collection: Imaginary picture of Napoleon on horse back, receiving the respect of the soldiers of Europe

Imaginary picture of Napoleon on horse back, receiving the respect of the soldiers of Europe (colour litho)
3094075 Imaginary picture of Napoleon on horse back, receiving the respect of the soldiers of Europe (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk

The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk
659245 The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Background imageImaginary Collection: Studies of Two Men, (red chalk)

Studies of Two Men, (red chalk)
659232 Studies of Two Men, (red chalk) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 18.6x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Two Men. Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743). Red chalk

Background imageImaginary Collection: Caedmons Awakening, (oil on canvas)

Caedmons Awakening, (oil on canvas)
658484 Caedmons Awakening, (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 61x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmons Awakening. Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageImaginary Collection: Projected invasion of England by the French (engraving)

Projected invasion of England by the French (engraving)
669470 Projected invasion of England by the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Projected invasion of England by the French)

Background imageImaginary Collection: A Dream of Ancient Athens (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageImaginary Collection: The Orange Colour Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds

The Orange Colour Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds
STC162278 The Orange Colour Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageImaginary Collection: An Airship (colour litho)

An Airship (colour litho)
CHT179900 An Airship (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageImaginary Collection: Page from magazine article about an imaginary Snow-bound London (b / w photo)

Page from magazine article about an imaginary Snow-bound London (b / w photo)
5995765 Page from magazine article about an imaginary Snow-bound London (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie (colour litho)

Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie (colour litho)
6002569 Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra (colour litho)

Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra (colour litho)
6002567 Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Horse (colour litho)

Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Horse (colour litho)
6002561 Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Horse (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros)

Background imageImaginary Collection: Map of the New Island of Utopia from a 1518 edition of Utopia

Map of the New Island of Utopia from a 1518 edition of Utopia
5615727 Map of the New Island of Utopia from a 1518 edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), first published in 1516. Woodcut by Ambrosius Holbein (c. 1494-c)




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"Journey through the Imaginary: Exploring Worlds of Fiction and Fantasy" Step into a realm where imagination knows no bounds, as we embark on a captivating journey through various artistic expressions of the imaginary. From Thomas Hardy's Wessex to Jean Victor Bertin's Capriccio Landscape, each piece unveils a unique vision that transports us beyond reality. The Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems by Thomas Hardy enchants us with its intricate details, inviting us to explore the fictional landscapes that inspired his literary masterpieces. Meanwhile, The Dark Blue Bird from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds adds a touch of whimsy with its vibrant colors and playful depiction. In contrast, Capriccio Landscape by Jean Victor Bertin takes us on an ethereal voyage to uncharted territories. Its dreamlike scenery evokes a sense of wonderment and invites our minds to wander freely among its enchanting vistas. Prepare for an intergalactic adventure as we delve into Spaceship to the Moon imagined in the 1870s. This visionary artwork captures humanity's fascination with space exploration long before it became a reality, igniting our own dreams of reaching for the stars. Transporting ourselves back in time, we encounter Woodcut from Utopia by Sir Thomas More. This thought-provoking illustration offers glimpses into an ideal society conceived centuries ago but still resonates today with its utopian ideals. As if emerging from ancient legends, Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus captivates our attention with its fierce struggle frozen in time. This engraving reminds us that even mythical creatures can ignite our imaginations and transport us to worlds unknown. Patience (Patientia) by Pieter van der Heyden serves as a gentle reminder that sometimes patience is key when exploring realms beyond reality. Its serene beauty encourages contemplation and introspection amidst fantastical journeys. Marvel at an Egyptian solar system model, a testament to the ancient civilization's fascination with celestial bodies.