Piggyback Collection (#2)

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Piggyback plant evergreen leaves close-up. Date: 12-01-2021

DDE-90022017
South Africa, Kruger National Park, Chacma Baboon troop (Papio ursinus) in tall grass Date: 19/02/2005

Medieval townsfolk enjoying themselves (colour litho)
3622084 Medieval townsfolk enjoying themselves (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval townsfolk enjoying themselves)

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Piggyback plant evergreen leaves close-up

Untitled, 1876 (oil on canvas)
476808 Untitled, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 121 x 221 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Elopement, c. 1750. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
The Elopement, c. 1750

Women Coming Ashore from a Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, c. 1785

Women and Children on the Causeway at Shinobazu Pond, c. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Women and Children on the Causeway at Shinobazu Pond, c. 1788

Akiba, from the series "Three Evenings at Spots Famous for Snow Viewing... v
Akiba, from the series " Three Evenings at Spots Famous for Snow Viewing (Meisho yukimi sanseki)", c. 1780/1801

Couple eloping, from the Akutagawa episode in the Tales of Ise, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Couple eloping, from the Akutagawa episode in the Tales of Ise, n.d

Space Shuttle Atlantis, Florida, USA, 1998. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle Atlantis, Florida, USA, 1998. The Space Shuttle Atlantis atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns to the Kennedy Space Center after a ten-month refurbishment

A Havasupai Indian squaw and papoose (colour litho)
3639509 A Havasupai Indian squaw and papoose (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Havasupai Indian squaw and papoose)

The Rejected Minister, We never can make him President, without first making him
1078596 The Rejected Minister, We never can make him President, without first making him Vice-president [Jackson and Van Buren], 1832 (litho) by American School

Pig with its piglets, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438700 Pig with its piglets, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

A man carries Chimpanzee Sally on his back, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
3050636 A man carries Chimpanzee Sally on his back, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

My big brother, isn t he nice? (colour litho)
3105407 My big brother, isn t he nice? (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My big brother, isn t he nice?.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

T H Riches 1913. A Lover of Children (woodblock print)
FIT88869 T H Riches 1913. A Lover of Children (woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

English gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris
6337319 English gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris, 19th century by Alken

A Landscape with Travellers (oil)
BAL42396 A Landscape with Travellers (oil) by Wynants, Jan (1630/35-1684); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Home to the Family, 1852 (oil on canvas)
COG62642 Home to the Family, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Rossiter, Thomas Pritchard (1816-71); 61x86.4 cm; Private Collection; Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA; American, out of copyright

Hippas wrestling, 14th century
Men and boys wrestling on other mens shoulders in the game of Hippas, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Boys playing the game of piggyback horseriding
Five boys playing the game of piggyback horseriding, le cheval fondu. From an illustration by Francois Boucher engraved by Huquier, 1765

Groupe D Enfants (colour photo)
2817377 Groupe D Enfants (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groupe D Enfants)

A Victorian Christmas card of children building a snowman, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603729 A Victorian Christmas card of children building a snowman, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian card of two cats and a kitten playing wheelbarrow; c
3603527 A Victorian card of two cats and a kitten playing wheelbarrow ; c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Mother and daughter (colour photo)
3095536 Mother and daughter (colour photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and daughter. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa, Province Suraga, 1855 (colour litho)
1272335 Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa, Province Suraga, 1855 (colour litho) by Japanese School, (19th century) (after); 18.125x37.125 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Sinclair, Thomas, Phila)

A Walapai Indian squaw and papoose (colour litho)
3639507 A Walapai Indian squaw and papoose (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Walapai Indian squaw and papoose)

A Victorian greeting card of a cat giving a kitten a piggyback, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603467 A Victorian greeting card of a cat giving a kitten a piggyback, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

"Surrounded by a troop of children. ", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
3100465 " Surrounded by a troop of children.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Pick-a-Back
LLM459938 Pick-a-Back by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pick-a-Back. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner, early 20th century).); © Look and Learn

A kind husband, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438702 A kind husband, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Fuji from the Ford at Kanaya (colour woodblock print)
STC437643 Fuji from the Ford at Kanaya (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Shooting in West Africa, through a Mangrove Swamp (engraving)
1038541 Shooting in West Africa, through a Mangrove Swamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting in West Africa, through a Mangrove Swamp)

Gertie Millar (b / w photo)
3096257 Gertie Millar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gertie Millar. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fujieda, 1840-42 (woodblock print)
6198466 Fujieda, 1840-42 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 17x22.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Chinese couple in a landscape ( The Uncomfortable Package
5913349 Chinese couple in a landscape ( The Uncomfortable Package ) (sanguine & white chalk on paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 23.6x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys Play and Girls Play (colour litho)
3648473 Boys Play and Girls Play (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Play and Girls Play)

The Bathers, 1888 (oil on canvas)
651038 The Bathers, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 76.5x114.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bathers. George Inness, Sr. (1825-1894). Oil on canvas

Postcard of a man carrying a donkey, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660072 Postcard of a man carrying a donkey, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Fathers Return
LLM459948 Fathers Return by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fathers Return. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner)

Taken for a ride thats what Brian Clough is doing to one of his team-mates. August 1959 P012603

Satyr Carrying a Nymph, 1769 / 1771. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Satyr Carrying a Nymph, 1769/1771

Satyr Carrying a Nymph on His Back, 1769 / 71. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Satyr Carrying a Nymph on His Back, 1769/71

Women Landing from a Pleasure Boat Drawn Up to the Shore at Mukojima on Sumida River, Edo, ca. 1785

Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century

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In the animal kingdom, the concept of piggybacking takes on a whole new meaning. From the Great Crested Grebe in Holland to the Giant Anteater in Venezuela, these incredible creatures showcase their nurturing instincts by carrying their young on their backs. On the Island of Texel in Holland, a female Great Crested Grebe gracefully transports three fluffy chicks on her back as they navigate through the tranquil waters. It's a heartwarming sight that exemplifies maternal love and protection. In Costa Rica's lush rainforests, an amorous Tree Frog couple engages in an intimate act while another curious frog observes nearby. This unique display of piggybacking during mating highlights nature's fascinating rituals. High up in Australian eucalyptus trees, a Koala mother carefully climbs with her young clinging tightly to her back. Their bond is unbreakable as they search for a new feeding and sleeping tree together, ensuring that the little one doesn't fall off. Deep within Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, a majestic Mountain Gorilla female gently cradles her baby on her back. The strength and tenderness displayed by this endangered species remind us of our shared responsibility to protect wildlife habitats. Australia reveals yet another example of piggybacking wonders with Sugar Gliders gracefully gliding through forests with their young securely attached to their backs. These marsupials effortlessly soar from tree to tree while providing comfort and safety for their offspring. Beneath crystal-clear waters off London's coastlines, Bottlenose Dolphins engage in playful antics as one dolphin rides atop another's back. This captivating display showcases not only intelligence but also camaraderie among these highly social marine mammals. Back on Australia's east coast, Sugar Gliders continue to captivate our hearts as they traverse treetops with their adorable babies hitching along for the ride. Their agile movements and unwavering care demonstrate how teamwork ensures survival in the wild.