Menagerie Collection (#3)

The cage of ferocious animals at the Jardin d Acclimatation (colour litho)
2818644 The cage of ferocious animals at the Jardin d Acclimatation (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An extraordinary suicide (colour litho)
2779442 An extraordinary suicide (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An extraordinary suicide. Suicide extraordinaire)

Le Dompteur Lucas (engraving)
2783140 Le Dompteur Lucas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dompteur Lucas)

Mr M. Fernolet Feeding Crocodiles in a Menagerie, at Bone Algeria, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Mr M. Fernolet Feeding Crocodiles in a Menagerie, at Bone Algeria, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

At the Zoo: Mamoset Monkey (colour litho)
7192226 At the Zoo: Mamoset Monkey (colour litho) by Sargent, Louis Augustus (b.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mamoset Monkey)

At the Zoo: Porcupine (colour litho)
7192219 At the Zoo: Porcupine (colour litho) by Sargent, Louis Augustus (b.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porcupine)

Teasing Tom (colour litho)
7157000 Teasing Tom (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teasing Tom. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P. T
7214594 Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P.T.Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J

At the Zoo: Martens (colour litho)
7192222 At the Zoo: Martens (colour litho) by Sargent, Louis Augustus (b.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martens. Illustration for At the Zoo (Thomas Nelson, c 1925).); © Look and Learn

Barcelona: El Dromedario del Parque (b / w photo)
7189334 Barcelona: El Dromedario del Parque (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Dromedario del Parque)

In other circumstances he laughs on the other side of his face! (colour litho)
7181009 In other circumstances he laughs on the other side of his face! (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabs racing camels in Egypt from P. T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke
7214596 Arabs racing camels in Egypt from P.T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J. (19th century); Photo © AF Fotografie

At the Zoo: Beaver (colour litho)
7192224 At the Zoo: Beaver (colour litho) by Sargent, Louis Augustus (b.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaver. Illustration for At the Zoo (Thomas Nelson, c 1925).); © Look and Learn

Bears (black, brown and polar) in a bear pit, from P. T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J
7214595 Bears (black, brown and polar) in a bear pit, from P.T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J. (19th century); Photo © AF Fotografie

Barcelona: El Elefante del Parque (b / w photo)
7189288 Barcelona: El Elefante del Parque (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Elefante del Parque)

Family of bears at Cologne Zoo, Germany (engraving)
7157331 Family of bears at Cologne Zoo, Germany (engraving) by Beckmann, Ludwig, (1822-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family of bears at Cologne Zoo, Germany)

A peacock amongst other exotic birds in the aviary of the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P. T
7214598 A peacock amongst other exotic birds in the aviary of the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P.T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J

An Eskimo hunting seals and a walrus, from P. T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke
7214597 An Eskimo hunting seals and a walrus, from P.T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J. (19th century); Photo © AF Fotografie

At the Zoo: Camel (colour litho)
7192210 At the Zoo: Camel (colour litho) by Sargent, Louis Augustus (b.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camel. Illustration for At the Zoo (Thomas Nelson, c 1925).); © Look and Learn

Switzerland: Young Bears climbing (b / w photo)
7183404 Switzerland: Young Bears climbing (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Bears climbing)

London Zoo: Sea Lions Pond (colour litho)
7172040 London Zoo: Sea Lions Pond (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Lions Pond)

London Zoo: Broad Walk, with Elephants (colour litho)
7172036 London Zoo: Broad Walk, with Elephants (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broad Walk, with Elephants)

Young girl taking a camel ride (colour litho)
7157227 Young girl taking a camel ride (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl taking a camel ride. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (litho)
7154180 Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium)

Animal enclosures at the Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (litho)
7154179 Animal enclosures at the Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal enclosures at the Zoological Gardens, Ghent)

Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho)
7154177 Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium)

Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (litho)
7154171 Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium)

Monkey Tricks (engraving)
7167592 Monkey Tricks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey Tricks. Illustration for The Childs Companion and Juvenile Instructor)

Bear enclosure, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172156 Bear enclosure, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear enclosure, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany)

Waldschanke restaurant, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172139 Waldschanke restaurant, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waldschanke restaurant, Berlin Zoological Garden)

At the Zoo: Eland (colour litho)
7192213 At the Zoo: Eland (colour litho) by Swan, Cuthbert Edmund (1870-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eland. Illustration for At the Zoo (Thomas Nelson, c 1925).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Menagerie (engraving)
7196697 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Menagerie (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menagerie)

London Zoo: Lion House (colour litho)
7172035 London Zoo: Lion House (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion House)

Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho)
7154176 Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium)

Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho)
7154169 Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium)

Russian Music Pavilion, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172160 Russian Music Pavilion, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Music Pavilion, Berlin Zoological Garden)

Elephant house, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172147 Elephant house, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant house, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany)

Administration Building, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172141 Administration Building, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Administration Building, Berlin Zoological Garden)

Pond with wading birds, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172140 Pond with wading birds, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pond with wading birds, Berlin Zoological Garden)

Ready for Dinner (engraving)
7165756 Ready for Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ready for Dinner. Illustration for Our Darlings)

At the Zoo: Bison (colour litho)
7192214 At the Zoo: Bison (colour litho) by Swan, Cuthbert Edmund (1870-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bison. Illustration for At the Zoo (Thomas Nelson, c 1925).); © Look and Learn

At the Zoo: Reindeer (colour litho)
7192212 At the Zoo: Reindeer (colour litho) by Swan, Cuthbert Edmund (1870-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reindeer. Illustration for At the Zoo (Thomas Nelson, c 1925).); © Look and Learn

Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang (colour litho)
7181692 Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang)

Tapestry. Enghien. Text "ESPOIR VAINCRA CROY 1589"
7207357 Tapestry. Enghien. Text " ESPOIR VAINCRA CROY 1589". by Flemish School, (16th century); Centre Culturel d Enghien, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Centre Culturel d Enghien)

London Zoo: Tunnel, from Canal Bridge (colour litho)
7172039 London Zoo: Tunnel, from Canal Bridge (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunnel, from Canal Bridge)

London Zoo: Three Island Pond (colour litho)
7172031 London Zoo: Three Island Pond (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Island Pond)

London Zoo: Parrot and Elephant Houses (colour litho)
7172032 London Zoo: Parrot and Elephant Houses (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parrot and Elephant Houses)

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Menagerie: A Captivating Glimpse into Animal Kingdom" Step back in time to 1891 with Henry Stacy Marks' masterpiece, a captivating painting that transports us to an era where menageries were all the rage. This select committee artwork takes us on a journey through history, showcasing the wonders and mysteries of these animal collections. Intriguingly, this Indian miniature captures the essence of ahimsa, or animal kindness. It reminds us that even centuries ago, there was an understanding of compassion towards our fellow creatures. Lord Walter Rothschild's zebra-drawn trap adds a touch of aristocratic eccentricity to our exploration. Imagining such a sight surely sparks curiosity about the man behind this peculiar mode of transportation. However, not all stories from they are whimsical tales. "The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie" brings forth somber emotions as we reflect upon the dangers faced by both humans and animals in these settings. It serves as a reminder that nature can be unforgiving and unpredictable. Circus posters like Polito's remind us of the vibrant entertainment culture surrounding menageries during their heyday. The anticipation and excitement they generated among spectators is palpable even today. Bonzo - Bostocks remarkable Sea lion steals our hearts with its charm and intelligence. These trained animals showcased incredible skills that left audiences in awe while highlighting humanity's unique bond with wildlife. As dawn breaks over the menagerie grounds, we witness "Morning in Menagerie. " The stillness before visitors arrive offers a serene moment to appreciate nature's beauty within these curated spaces. Breathtaking lithographs like "From the forest to the laid table" transport us from wilderness to civilization—a stark contrast between untamed beasts and refined dining experiences enjoyed by society's elite patrons who frequented zoological gardens.