Nonsense Collection (#4)

There was an Old Person of Nice, whose associates were usually Geese (litho)
966305 There was an Old Person of Nice, whose associates were usually Geese (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Nice)

There was an Old Man of Port Grigor, whose actions were noted for vigour (litho)
966301 There was an Old Man of Port Grigor, whose actions were noted for vigour (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Port Grigor)

There was an Old Person of Pett, who was partly consumed by regret (litho)
966300 There was an Old Person of Pett, who was partly consumed by regret (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Pett)

There was an Old Man on the Border, who lived in the utmost disorder (litho)
966293 There was an Old Man on the Border, who lived in the utmost disorder (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man on the Border)

There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (litho)
966286 There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Dean)

There was an old Person of Sheen, whose expression was calm and serene (litho)
966284 There was an old Person of Sheen, whose expression was calm and serene (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Person of Sheen)

There was an Old Lady of France, who taught little Ducklings to dance (litho)
966278 There was an Old Lady of France, who taught little Ducklings to dance (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Lady of France)

There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (litho)
966277 There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Woking)

There was an Old Man, who screamed out whenever they knocked him about (litho)
966269 There was an Old Man, who screamed out whenever they knocked him about (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man)

There was an Old Man in a Marsh, whose manners were futile and harsh (litho)
966258 There was an Old Man in a Marsh, whose manners were futile and harsh (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man in a Marsh)

There was an Old Man on the Humber, who dined on a cake of Burnt Umber (litho)
966249 There was an Old Man on the Humber, who dined on a cake of Burnt Umber (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man on the Humber)

There was an Old Person of Minety, who purchased five hundred and ninety Large apples and pears (litho)
966246 There was an Old Person of Minety, who purchased five hundred and ninety Large apples and pears (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Man, who when little fell casually into a Kettle (litho)
966244 There was an Old Man, who when little fell casually into a Kettle (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man)

There was a Young Person of Bantry, who frequently slept in the pantry (litho)
966242 There was a Young Person of Bantry, who frequently slept in the pantry (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a Young Person of Bantry)

The Hunting of the Snark (engraving)
959927 The Hunting of the Snark (engraving) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: So great was his fright that his waistcoat turned white)

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

The Duck And The Kangaroo (colour litho)
5209836 The Duck And The Kangaroo (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duck And The Kangaroo)

The Dong with a Luminous Nose (colour litho)
5209833 The Dong with a Luminous Nose (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dong with a Luminous Nose)

The Table and the Chair (colour litho)
5209827 The Table and the Chair (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Table and the Chair)

Mr and Mrs Discobbolos (colour litho)
5209826 Mr and Mrs Discobbolos (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr and Mrs Discobbolos)

As Mans Ingratitude (engraving)
5237254 As Mans Ingratitude (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: As Mans Ingratitude)

The Crimson Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w / c on paper)
3273314 The Crimson Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Light Blue Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds
3273308 The Light Blue Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Red Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w / c on paper)
3273305 The Red Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Shoebootia Utilis (engraving)
973286 Shoebootia Utilis (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoebootia Utilis. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

Minspysia Deliciosa (engraving)
973284 Minspysia Deliciosa (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minspysia Deliciosa. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

Pollybirdia Singularis (engraving)
973278 Pollybirdia Singularis (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pollybirdia Singularis)

Bluebottlia Buzztilentia (engraving)
973262 Bluebottlia Buzztilentia (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluebottlia Buzztilentia)

The letter V (engraving)
973254 The letter V (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter V. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The letter U (engraving)
973253 The letter U (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter U. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The letter O (engraving)
973247 The letter O (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter O. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The letter E (engraving)
973219 The letter E (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter E. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The letter Q (engraving)
973197 The letter Q (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter Q. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The letter M (engraving)
973195 The letter M (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter M. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The letter L (engraving)
973166 The letter L (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter L. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo (engraving)
973153 The Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The Perpendicular Purple Polly (engraving)
973144 The Perpendicular Purple Polly (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Perpendicular Purple Polly)

The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich (engraving)
973142 The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich)

The Lively Learned Lobster (engraving)
973140 The Lively Learned Lobster (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lively Learned Lobster)

The Inventive Indian (engraving)
973137 The Inventive Indian (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inventive Indian. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The Enthusiastic Elephant (engraving)
973133 The Enthusiastic Elephant (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Enthusiastic Elephant)

Tigerlillia Terribilis (engraving)
973289 Tigerlillia Terribilis (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tigerlillia Terribilis)

Nasticreechia Krorluppia (engraving)
973283 Nasticreechia Krorluppia (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasticreechia Krorluppia)

Arthbroomia Rigida (engraving)
973282 Arthbroomia Rigida (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthbroomia Rigida. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

Barkia Howlaloudia (engraving)
973279 Barkia Howlaloudia (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barkia Howlaloudia. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

Phattfacia Stupenda (engraving)
973275 Phattfacia Stupenda (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phattfacia Stupenda. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

Smalltoothcombia Domestica (engraving)
973265 Smalltoothcombia Domestica (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smalltoothcombia Domestica)

The letter Z (engraving)
973258 The letter Z (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter Z. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

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"Nonsense: A Whimsical Journey through the Absurd and Imaginative" Step into a world where logic takes a backseat, and whimsy reigns supreme. Inspired by the works of Edward Lear, this captivating journey delves into the realm with its peculiar characters and fantastical landscapes. As we embark on our adventure, let us first meet "The Owl and The Pussycat, " two unlikely companions who set sail in a beautiful pea-green boat. Their love story unfolds amidst nonsensical verses, reminding us that sometimes life's greatest joys can be found in the most unexpected places. But nonsense doesn't stop there; it extends to Lewis Carroll's enchanting Wonderland. Join Alice as she encounters the Red Queen, who famously declares, "Off with her head. " In this topsy-turvy world where nothing makes sense yet everything is possible, reality becomes an illusion. Edward Lear's eccentricity continues to amuse as we encounter "The Old Man of Blackheath" sporting a wreath atop his head. His presence adds another layer of absurdity to this delightful tapestry of imagination. Intriguing creatures also grace our path – from "The Dark Blue Bird" with its comically exaggerated features to Lear's enigmatic creation known as the Quangle-Wangle. These beings embody pure nonsense while tickling our funny bones along the way. Venturing further into Lear's universe brings us face-to-face with "The Jumblies. " These adventurous souls defy conventionality and embrace their nonsensical existence wholeheartedly. Their tale serves as a reminder that conformity isn't always necessary for happiness; sometimes embracing chaos leads to true fulfillment. Tring Museum introduces us to more peculiarities through their display inspired by Lear's work. Here we find ourselves immersed in an array of oddities that challenge conventional understanding but ignite curiosity within our hearts. "The Pobble Who Has No Toes" adds a touch of melancholy to our journey.