Paunch Collection

Comic postcard, Enormous man with woman in the sea Date: 20th century

Cover Design for Ali Baba, 1897 (litho)
DGC398007 Cover Design for Ali Baba, 1897 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Plate 377. Blacksmith, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950079 Plate 377. Blacksmith, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x27 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Comic postcard, Large man with beer and bicycle outside a pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man enjoying a beer on the beach
Comic postcard, Man enjoying a glass of beer on the beach - every day of the week Date: 20th century

Italian Picture Dealers Humbuging My Lord Anglaise, pub. 1812 (hand coloured engraving)
2962517 Italian Picture Dealers Humbuging My Lord Anglaise, pub. 1812 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) (detail of 35473)
AGN209219 Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) (detail of 35473) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas)
AGN35473 Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Bow Street Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London (colour litho)
GHL22976 Bow Street Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

Nude (oil on canvas)
Ma312063 Nude (oil on canvas) by Dyce, William (1806-64); 46.4x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Scottish, out of copyright

A Going, A Going!!, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
2962515 A Going, A Going!!, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Recovery of a Dormant Title or a Breeches Maker become a Lord, pub
2962513 Recovery of a Dormant Title or a Breeches Maker become a Lord, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving)
PNP246918 The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London
STC188364 An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London, 1827 (colour litho) by English School

German couple and daughter enjoying a meal outside (colour litho)
3093630 German couple and daughter enjoying a meal outside (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German couple and daughter enjoying a meal outside)

Advert for Kensitas Cigarettes, 1929
Its better to be fit than fat Kensitas Cigarettes marketed as a appetite suppressant in 1929, recommending substituting snacks between meals with a cigarette instead

A Fat Man and a Wheelbarrow, c. 1521 (engraving)
XJF444351 A Fat Man and a Wheelbarrow, c.1521 (engraving) by Weiditz, Hans (c.1500-c.1536); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon on the island of St. Helena, 1820 (litho)
XJF331757 Napoleon on the island of St. Helena, 1820 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polichinelle (engraving)
XIR192988 Polichinelle (engraving) by Bonnart (Family of Engravers) (1650-1750); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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"Paunch: A Visual Journey Through Time and Humor" Step into the world of paunch, where laughter and larger-than-life characters take center stage. From vintage comic postcards to intricate litho designs, this collection showcases the timeless charm of an enormous man with a woman in the sea. Transport yourself back to the 20th century as you explore a cover design for Ali Baba, a litho masterpiece from 1897. The vibrant colors and attention to detail bring this tale to life, capturing your imagination with every glance. Plate 377 invites you into the blacksmith's workshop, where two models tirelessly hammer on an anvil. This collotype on paper captures their strength and determination, reminding us that hard work knows no bounds. In another comic postcard gem from the 20th century, we encounter a large man enjoying his beer outside a pub while balancing on his trusty bicycle. His jolly demeanor is infectious as he embraces life's simple pleasures. The beach becomes our backdrop in yet another comic postcard scene; here lies a contented man savoring his beer under the sun's warm embrace. It serves as a reminder that sometimes all we need is good company and refreshing libations. Travel further back in time with "Italian Picture Dealers Humbugging My Lord Anglaise, " an enchanting hand-colored engraving from 1812. Witness how art can captivate even those who seemingly have it all - nobility included. Napoleon Bonaparte himself makes an appearance in his study through oil on canvas mastery. The meticulous details showcase both his power and vulnerability as he contemplates history within these walls. Bow Street Office takes us through London's microcosm with its colorful litho depiction. Immerse yourself in bustling streets filled with intrigue and excitement - each corner holding stories waiting to be discovered. A nude painting dares us to challenge societal norms by celebrating raw beauty and embracing our natural selves.