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Performing Animals Collection

"Unbreakable Bonds: The Best of Friends - Witness the heartwarming connection between a little boy and an elephant

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Best of friends - little boy with elephant

Best of friends - little boy with elephant

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Performing dogs JLP01_09_792076

Performing dogs JLP01_09_792076
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A crowd of people watching a woman with performing dogs on pedestals at the annual Laing Gala Day

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: All the World at Paris, VII (engraving)

All the World at Paris, VII (engraving)
1059895 All the World at Paris, VII (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the World at Paris, VII)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Superiority of Man (chromolitho)

The Superiority of Man (chromolitho)
1047846 The Superiority of Man (chromolitho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Superiority of Man)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Lord Mayors Entertainment at the Guildhall to Two Thousand Children of the City Ward Schools

The Lord Mayors Entertainment at the Guildhall to Two Thousand Children of the City Ward Schools (engraving)
1047759 The Lord Mayors Entertainment at the Guildhall to Two Thousand Children of the City Ward Schools (engraving) by Barnes

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Circus (engraving)

The Circus (engraving)
1096503 The Circus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1097453 Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Mr Van Amburgh and his Lions at the English Opera House (engraving)

Mr Van Amburgh and his Lions at the English Opera House (engraving)
1616775 Mr Van Amburgh and his Lions at the English Opera House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Van Amburgh and his Lions at the English Opera House)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Dancing Bears in India (engraving)

Dancing Bears in India (engraving)
1609673 Dancing Bears in India (engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing Bears in India)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Exhibition by the American Horse-Tamer in the Presence of Her Majesty and the Court

Exhibition by the American Horse-Tamer in the Presence of Her Majesty and the Court, at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1609344 Exhibition by the American Horse-Tamer in the Presence of Her Majesty and the Court, at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by English School

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: M Jean Polaski, at Astleys (engraving)

M Jean Polaski, at Astleys (engraving)
1606992 M Jean Polaski, at Astleys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Jean Polaski, at Astley s)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Scene from the New Spectacle at Astley s, Morok (Van Amburgh) attacked by a Panther (engraving)

Scene from the New Spectacle at Astley s, Morok (Van Amburgh) attacked by a Panther (engraving)
1607147 Scene from the New Spectacle at Astley s, Morok (Van Amburgh) attacked by a Panther (engraving) by English School

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Performing Lions at the Royal Aquarium, with Cubs born at the Aquarium, 6 August (engraving)

Performing Lions at the Royal Aquarium, with Cubs born at the Aquarium, 6 August (engraving)
1605677 Performing Lions at the Royal Aquarium, with Cubs born at the Aquarium, 6 August (engraving) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Lions Cage, as seen in Venice in the Carnival of 1765 (oil on canvas)

The Lions Cage, as seen in Venice in the Carnival of 1765 (oil on canvas)
FTB96852 The Lions Cage, as seen in Venice in the Carnival of 1765 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Relief depicting circus games (stone)

Relief depicting circus games (stone)
XIR226112 Relief depicting circus games (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The American Horse 'Black Eagle, 'at the Alhambra Palace (engraving)

The American Horse "Black Eagle, "at the Alhambra Palace (engraving)
1609621 The American Horse " Black Eagle, " at the Alhambra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Horse " Black Eagle)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall (engraving)

Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall (engraving)
1586968 Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Performing Goat and Monkeys at Cairo (engraving)

Performing Goat and Monkeys at Cairo (engraving)
1614219 Performing Goat and Monkeys at Cairo (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performing Goat and Monkeys at Cairo)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: A Dress Rehearsal (engraving)

A Dress Rehearsal (engraving)
1602686 A Dress Rehearsal (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dress Rehearsal)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The 'Happy Family'of Performing Wild Beasts at the Crystal Palace

The "Happy Family"of Performing Wild Beasts at the Crystal Palace
1062530 The " Happy Family" of Performing Wild Beasts at the Crystal Palace, the Living Pyramid formed by Twelve Animals (engraving) by English School

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho)

The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho)
1036664 The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Dog 'Emile, 'at Battys (Astley s) Amphitheatre (engraving)

The Dog "Emile, "at Battys (Astley s) Amphitheatre (engraving)
1101648 The Dog " Emile, " at Battys (Astley s) Amphitheatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog " Emile)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Mr Eaton Stones Capture of the Wild Horse of the Prairie (engraving)

Mr Eaton Stones Capture of the Wild Horse of the Prairie (engraving)
1102360 Mr Eaton Stones Capture of the Wild Horse of the Prairie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Royal Visit to the Crystal Palace, performing Elephant in the American Hippodrome (engraving)

The Royal Visit to the Crystal Palace, performing Elephant in the American Hippodrome (engraving)
1053743 The Royal Visit to the Crystal Palace, performing Elephant in the American Hippodrome (engraving) by English School

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Mr Js Rarey, the American Horse-Tamer (engraving)

Mr Js Rarey, the American Horse-Tamer (engraving)
1609492 Mr Js Rarey, the American Horse-Tamer (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Js Rarey, the American Horse-Tamer)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Sketches at Olympia (engraving)

Sketches at Olympia (engraving)
1606873 Sketches at Olympia (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Olympia)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Rehearsal (engraving)

The Rehearsal (engraving)
2771951 The Rehearsal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rehearsal. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Behind the Scenes (engraving)

Behind the Scenes (engraving)
1099586 Behind the Scenes (engraving) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the Scenes)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Toby is wanted (engraving)

Toby is wanted (engraving)
1620718 Toby is wanted (engraving) by Garland, Henry (1854-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toby is wanted. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1867)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Franconi at Drury-Lane, Mademoiselle Palmyre Anato in the Circle (engraving)

Franconi at Drury-Lane, Mademoiselle Palmyre Anato in the Circle (engraving)
1607078 Franconi at Drury-Lane, Mademoiselle Palmyre Anato in the Circle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franconi at Drury-Lane)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: What can be done with Wild Horses, Sketches at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)

What can be done with Wild Horses, Sketches at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1624326 What can be done with Wild Horses, Sketches at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The New Amphitheatre, Holborn (engraving)

The New Amphitheatre, Holborn (engraving)
1611163 The New Amphitheatre, Holborn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Amphitheatre, Holborn)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Educated Mules at the Alhambra Palace (engraving)

The Educated Mules at the Alhambra Palace (engraving)
1619440 The Educated Mules at the Alhambra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Educated Mules at the Alhambra Palace)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Poster advertising the Circus Henry, 1908 (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Circus Henry, 1908 (colour litho)
PNP312787 Poster advertising the Circus Henry, 1908 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: circus founded in 1880s; ); Peter Newark Pictures; German

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Elephants at the City of London Theatre (engraving)

The Elephants at the City of London Theatre (engraving)
1101758 The Elephants at the City of London Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephants at the City of London Theatre)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Madame Lejars (engraving)

Madame Lejars (engraving)
1100689 Madame Lejars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Lejars. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Southwark Elections (engraving)

Southwark Elections (engraving)
1101426 Southwark Elections (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Elections. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 September 1845)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)

The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1099682 The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: A Remarkable Circus Feat, Corradinis Rapid Descent of Horseback (litho)

A Remarkable Circus Feat, Corradinis Rapid Descent of Horseback (litho)
1615375 A Remarkable Circus Feat, Corradinis Rapid Descent of Horseback (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Remarkable Circus Feat)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The Paris Hippodrome, Seventeen Horses driven by M Martin (engraving)

The Paris Hippodrome, Seventeen Horses driven by M Martin (engraving)
1612342 The Paris Hippodrome, Seventeen Horses driven by M Martin (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Hippodrome)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: The American Circus, Alhambra Palace (engraving)

The American Circus, Alhambra Palace (engraving)
1609496 The American Circus, Alhambra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Circus, Alhambra Palace)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Young Hernandez, at Astleys Amphitheatre (engraving)

Young Hernandez, at Astleys Amphitheatre (engraving)
1618005 Young Hernandez, at Astleys Amphitheatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Hernandez, at Astleys Amphitheatre)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Professor Fredericks Performing Cats (engraving)

Professor Fredericks Performing Cats (engraving)
1595889 Professor Fredericks Performing Cats (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Fredericks Performing Cats)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Visit of the Royal Family to Astleys Amphitheatre (engraving)

Visit of the Royal Family to Astleys Amphitheatre (engraving)
1594060 Visit of the Royal Family to Astleys Amphitheatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Royal Family to Astleys Amphitheatre)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: A Bear Show in Olden Times (litho)

A Bear Show in Olden Times (litho)
1628068 A Bear Show in Olden Times (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bear Show in Olden Times)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Christmas Entertainments at the London Theatres (engraving)

Christmas Entertainments at the London Theatres (engraving)
1626675 Christmas Entertainments at the London Theatres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments at the London Theatres)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: 'Noahs Ark'at Covent Garden (engraving)

"Noahs Ark"at Covent Garden (engraving)
1063336 " Noahs Ark" at Covent Garden (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Noahs Ark" at Covent Garden)

Background imagePerforming Animals Collection: Sketches at the Performance at Wulffs Circus (engraving)

Sketches at the Performance at Wulffs Circus (engraving)
1063333 Sketches at the Performance at Wulffs Circus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Performance at Wulffs Circus)




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"Unbreakable Bonds: The Best of Friends - Witness the heartwarming connection between a little boy and an elephant, showcasing the incredible bond that can form between humans and performing animals. " "Awe-Inspiring Talents: Marvel at the extraordinary skills of performing dogs as they captivate audiences with their impressive tricks. JLP01_09_792076" "All the World at Paris: Step into a world where animals take center stage, as this enchanting engraving transports you to a mesmerizing performance filled with wonder and excitement. " "The Superiority of Man: Delve into this captivating chromolitho artwork that explores mankind's ability to train and command awe-inspiring creatures, highlighting our unique position in the animal kingdom. " "A Joyous Affair for Children: Experience the grandeur of The Lord Mayors Entertainment at the Guildhall, where two thousand children from City Ward Schools are treated to an unforgettable spectacle featuring talented performing animals. (engraving)" "The Circus Extravaganza: Immerse yourself in this lively engraving capturing all the thrills and magic of a circus performance, complete with daring acrobats, majestic animals, and endless entertainment. " "Elegant Grace on Stage: Mademoiselle Ella takes center stage at Drury-Lane Theatre in this exquisite engraving, showcasing her remarkable talent as she performs alongside magnificent creatures. " "A Fearless Display: Witness Mr Van Amburgh's fearless interaction with his mighty lions at the English Opera House through this striking engraving that showcases both man's courage and animal magnificence. " "Dancing Bears in India: Journey to exotic lands through this evocative engraving depicting dancing bears in India. Celebrate their rich cultural heritage while contemplating humanity's complex relationship with performing animals. " "Royal Spectacle Fit for Majesty: Behold an exhibition by an American Horse-Tamer held before Her Majesty and courtiers at Buckingham Palace. This regal engraving captures the grandeur and splendor of the event.