Monster Collection (#91)

Sri Meenakshi temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

CHINESE MYTHOLOGY: PHOENIX. Chinese phoenix, symbol of peace and prosperity. Line engraving

LONDON: STREET MUSIC, 1846. London Steet Music: the monster organ. Wood engraving, English, 1846

PHINEUS AND BOREADS. Phineus, King of Thrace, rescued from the Harpies by the Boreads, Calais and Zetes, in the course of their journey with Jason and the Argonauts

THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS. Engraving after a miniature of the Holy Grail, a 15th century manuscript

HERCULES. The combat between Hercules and the Hydra. Line engraving, French, late 18th century

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Panurges fear of death at sea (IV, 20). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Friar Jean mocks Panurge, who lost his courage during the storm (IV, 19). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Frontispiece. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

BABYLONIAN SPHINX. After an antique stone carving at the Nimrud Palace, Nineveh

HANS von GRIMMELSHAUSEN (1622?-1676). Hans Jacob Cristoph von Grimmelshausen. German writer. Title-page from the 1670 edition of Simplicissimus. Copper engraving

DANTE: INFERNO. Then my guide, his palms; Expanding on the ground, thence fill d with earth; Raised them, and cast it in his ravenous maw. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

FRONTIERSMAN CARICATURE. A Portrait of a distinguished Mississippian. Caricature engraving, c1840, of the frontiersman as half-horse, half-alligator

KEPPLER: SURPLUS CARTOON. Cartoon by Joseph Keppler showing the monster financial surplus crowding the hall of Congress in December 1887

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Ulysses and his crew putting out the eye of the Cyclops. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

HERCULES. Hercules chaining Cerberus, guardian of the underworld, and Aegeus saving Theseus from being poisoned by Medea (flying away in her chariot). Line engraving, English, late 18th century

THE FALL OF THE MAGICIAN. Cups and balls, decapitation, knife through arm and other conjuring feats are depicted in The Fall of the Magician, an engraving, 1565

ANIMALS ENTERING THE ARK. Line engraving, Flemish, 1581

THE DEVILS Astaroth, Abaddon, and Mammon: line engraving, English, 1800

GRANDVILLE: AUTRE MONDE. Engraving after a drawing by Grandville (1803-1847)

SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Caliban carrying a load of wood (Act II, Scene II). Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897) for William Shakespeares The Tempest

EVIDENCE OF WITCHES, 1726. Manifestations of witches, devils, and other supernatural beings. Engraved frontispiece to Saducismus Triumphatus

POSADA: CALAVERA HUERTISTA. A representation of General Victoriano Huerta. Zinc engraving, c1914, formerly attributed to Jos

ULYSSES AND THE SIRENS. Line engraving, English, 19th century

SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Caliban (Act I, Scene II). Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert for William Shakespeares The Tempest

SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Wood engraving for William Shakespeares The Tempest, English, 19th century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Scylla. Line engraving, 1805, by James Neagle after the drawing by John Flaxman

LORD SLAYING LEVIATHAN (Isaiah, 27: 1). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
LORD SLAYING LEVIATHAN (Isaiah, 27:1). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus giving wine to Polyphemus. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Ariel, Prospero, and Caliban (Act I, Scene II), from William Shakespeares The Tempest, 1611. Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert, 1856-60

Black Magic
US comic cited as an example of the need to prevent the sale of unsuitable comics to children, 1954-1955 Date: 1954-1955

Frankenstein Comic
US comic cited as an example of the need to prevent the sale of unsuitable comics to children, 1954-1955 Date: 1954-1955

Gargoyle of Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral and the Right Bank with Basilica of Sacre Coeur, Paris, France, Europe

Sitting Buddha with naga heads, Wat Mai Complex, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Naga heads, Wat Sen, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Naga heads, Wat Nong, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stone lions guard a prayer wall in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Man in costume representing a god at the Teyyam ceremony, near Kannur, Kerala, India, Asia

Humorous picture showing a monster on a boat or raft collect
Humorous picture showing a Japanese soldier blowing away the flimsy structures or fortifications of the Chinese. Date 1895

Destruction of the rebel monster Merrimac off Craney Island May 11th 1862. Date 1862?. Destruction of the rebel monster Merrimac off Craney Island May 11th 1862. Date 1862?

To Arms, Britons! First World War propaganda
" Arms, Britons! Avert These Horrors: The Triumph of Science and Efficiency." A typical propagandist reminder to the British of what they were fighting for, this brutish German soldier

Monster Cactus at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1845
Engraving of a monster cactus (Echinocactus Stainesii) housed in the collection of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey in 1845. Date: 4 January 1845

Scylla, the Sea monster

Tacky Blackpool
The Monster from the Bowels of the Earth, one of the attractions on offer, along with palm reading, hamburgers, tattooing, on the Golden Mile, Blackpool, Lancashire, England Date: late 1960s

Milton / Comus 1634
And they, so perfect is their misery, Not once perceive their foul disfigurement, But boast themselves more comely than before. Date: First published : 1634

The Legend of the Tabernacle Chief
The intrepid Angel Eblis, protector of the portable dwelling place of the divine presence, is depicted preparing to battle a monstrous crocodile, also known as the devourer of humanity. Date: 1890s

Man escaping a sea monster
Copy of a painting of a man escaping a sea monster. 1867

Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome
Page of text with marginal drawings. At the top in the left margin is a picture of Rome. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

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"Unveiling the Legends: Exploring the Monstrous Marvels of Myth and Cinema" An infamous image of the Loch Ness Monster emerges from the depths, captivating our imagination with its elusive presence. The Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement reveals ancient beliefs surrounding monstrous creatures and their role in the afterlife. As a Kraken attacks a ship amidst a raging storm, fear grips sailors' hearts, reminding us of humanity's vulnerability against nature's colossal forces. Boris Karloff's haunting portrayal in James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein (1935) brings to life an iconic monster that continues to captivate audiences even today. A giant octopus stretches its tentacles across our screens, showcasing nature's incredible diversity and reminding us that they can come in unexpected forms. The enigmatic Loch Ness Monster resurfaces once again, leaving us pondering over its existence and fueling our fascination with mysterious creatures lurking beneath serene waters. GODZILLA roars onto the scene, embodying mankind's fearsome creations turned against them as we witness epic battles between towering monsters and human civilization. Lon Chaney mesmerizes audiences as he dons his chilling mask in Rupert Julian's The Phantom of the Opera (1925), revealing how monstrosity can be born out of tragedy and unrequited love. Amidst a tempestuous storm, a Kraken unleashes chaos upon unsuspecting ships, serving as a reminder that legends often find their origins within treacherous tales told by seafarers throughout history. Through enchanting silhouette animation in The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), mythical beasts take center stage alongside heroes on daring quests, weaving together folklore and fantasy into one mesmerizing tale. The legendary Lochness Monster resurfaces yet again.