Portly Collection (#5)

A portly gentleman on the ice is aided by a young lad
A rather wobbly and rather portly gentleman on the ice is aided (propped-up) by a young lad. The card is accompanied by a quote from King John, a history play by William Shakespeare

A portly lady is laced into her corset by her maid Date: 1921

The Dog Days - Rene Vincent
The Dog Days A Fashionable Older man in formal evening dress and stylish woman in lightweight attire exchange greetings on a boiling hot summers day. Date: 1923

Fat Lady Diving / 1820
A large lady diving naked into the sea from a bathing machine on the beach

A portly gentleman looking through a telescope, 19th century

Aunt Babsie as a lion-tamer - failing miserably
Aunt Babsie runs away from a lion rearing up on his hind legs - she is a complete failure as a circus lion-tamer! Date: 1923

The Belle of the Beach - Keszthely, Lake Balaton, Hungary
Belle of the beach - A Bellboy of the Hullam Szallo Hotel provides shade for a very wealthy rather rotund female guest, promenading with her pet Scottie dog (Scottish Terrier) along the Strand (Beach)

German Nobles C14Th
Hood-turbans, fur-lined & trimmed houppelande with bagpipe sleeves, a voluminous garment cape-like in shape but belted & worn over a gipon (the buttoned sleeves visible) Date: 14th century

Charles Dibdin, English Writer
Charles Dibdin senior (1745-1814), an English dramatist, actor and composer. Date: circa 1810

Our Growing Army by H. M. Bateman
Our Growing Army - No, not the LIGHT infantry. A humorous cartoon showing a group of portly soldiers by H. M. Bateman. Date: 1915

G K Chesterton - English writer
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) - English writer. Date: 1926

Silhouette of Mr Thomas, Llandudno
Silhouette of Mr Thomas, H.L. Oakleys host at Llandudno. Date: 20th century

Charles Hay
CHARLES HAY Well-fed citizen of Edinburgh Date: CIRCA 1806

Portrait of John Frederick the Magnanimous (1532-1547), Elector of Saxony (oil on wood)
XIR898032 Portrait of John Frederick the Magnanimous (1532-1547), Elector of Saxony (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Madame Josse Bernheim-Jeune and her Son Henry, 1910 (oil on canvas)
XIR53735 Madame Josse Bernheim-Jeune and her Son Henry, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 92x73 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Buck Brothers, engraved by Richard Houston, 1774 (engraving)
XJF439972 The Buck Brothers, engraved by Richard Houston, 1774 (engraving) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles James Fox (engraving)
XJF392675 Charles James Fox (engraving) by Opie, John (1761-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806) English statesman; ); English, out of copyright

Denis Ivanovich Fonvizin (litho)
KW378953 Denis Ivanovich Fonvizin (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonvizin (c.1744-92), Russian Enlightenment playwright; ); Ken Welsh; English

A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching)
XCF360298 A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: either Benjamin Bovill, father of the judge)

James Hook, engraved by J. Blood for The European Magazine, 1813 (engraving)
XJF342407 James Hook, engraved by J. Blood for The European Magazine, 1813 (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Hook Esq)

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)

Charles James Fox, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825
KW310243 Charles James Fox, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study for Balzac nude, 1893 (plaster)
XBP390753 Study for Balzac nude, 1893 (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) French novelist and playwright;

Dr Johnson in his Travelling Dress, 1786 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF280580 Dr Johnson in his Travelling Dress, 1786 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Bishop John Robinson (1650-1723) c. 1711 (oil on canvas)
XCF268075 Portrait of Bishop John Robinson (1650-1723) c.1711 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop of London and diplomatist; ); Swedish

Charles James Fox, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc
KW271203 Charles James Fox, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School

Hugh Stowell Brown (1823-86) engraved by D
KW266652 Hugh Stowell Brown (1823-86) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

Francois-Joseph-Paul (1722-88) Count of Grasse, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR192126 Francois-Joseph-Paul (1722-88) Count of Grasse, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); 91x80 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

An Unknown Man, c. 1764-69 (oil on canvas)
XYC192208 An Unknown Man, c.1764-69 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 127.6x102.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Philippe-Laurent de Joubert (1729-82) (oil on canvas)
XIR188828 Portrait of Philippe-Laurent de Joubert (1729-82) (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 127x96 cm; Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-84) (engraving) (b / w photo) (also see 344380)
XJF211529 Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) (also see 344380) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Samuel Johnson (1709-84) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF211528 Samuel Johnson (1709-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hotei, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between ca. 1830 and 1849], 1 print : woodcut; 20.7 x 12.9 cm. Print shows Hotei, a portly figure, one of the seven lucky Japanese gods

Keep Fit - Running for the Train
Keep Fit - Take a walk every morning! Three portly city gent having to scramble to make their morning train into the city. Date: 1943

Rotund and Imposing Waiter at Chez Julians Date: 1895

The Two Macs - a theatrical comedy act of the London Variety theatres of the late Victorian age. Date: circa 1895

Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presence
A Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presence, wearing her top hat at a jaunty angle a he heads off to the Casino after a significant dinner !! Date: 1893

A Gentleman of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: 1892

A portly Landowner enjoying a puff. Date: 1895

A Millionaire, drawing the attention of a pretty girl. I wonder if money is indeed her best friend...! Date: 1895

Irony - fat Londoner begs for money for his starving family
A rather fat Londoner begs for " a copper" for his " starving wife and family at ome" fom a smart gent (Phil May himself - clearly seeing the ludicrous side of the request!)

Mikhail Abramaovich Morozov (1870-1903 Russian collector and patron of arts), 1902. Oil on canvas. Portrait by Valentin Serov (1865-1911) Russian painter

Two Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus) amongst flowers and grass

John Bull at Wembley, a man swings on a suspended platform with a bull dog at his feet Date: C.20th Century

German couple bathing in a pool
To enable Fritz and Frau to cool their portly persons -- a plump German couple bathing in a swimming pool, watched by two slimmer people sitting on a diving board

Music at home, 1883
A lady plays the piano by candlelight, whilst a portly gentleman with a monocle sings along. 1883

Clerk Appointed
A young man is appointed as clerk, filling the post of his deceased father. Date: 1870

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In this diverse collection of artworks, the theme of "portly" takes center stage. From a drunk monk stumbling through the streets to an old English cricket match, these images capture moments that showcase the charm and humor of portliness. The first image transports us back to Old English Sports and Games: Cricket in 1901. A group of players, including a portly gentleman, engage in a lively game on a sunny day. The vibrant colors bring out their enthusiasm as they swing their bats with gusto. Moving on to Le Cuisinier, we find ourselves in a bustling kitchen where a chef prepares mouthwatering dishes. Despite his rotund figure, he moves with grace and precision as he adds spices to his culinary masterpiece. His expertise is evident even though his apron strains against his ample belly. Next up is The Bachelors Birthday, where laughter fills the air as friends gather around to celebrate another year for one lucky bachelor. Amongst them stands our portly protagonist who raises his glass high while indulging in merriment and good company. Santa Rings in Xmas brings us into the festive spirit as Santa Claus himself makes an appearance at Christmas time. With rosy cheeks and jolly demeanor, our beloved St. Nick embodies all things portly - from his round belly that shakes like jelly when he laughs to his hearty Ho-Ho-Ho. William Jones' portrait from 1740 captures the essence of elegance despite its subject's sizeable frame. Lord Lovat gazes confidently at us from behind piercing eyes while dressed impeccably in regal attire befitting his noble status. In contrasting scenes depicting everyday life, we witness both genders embracing their curves unabashedly. A young lad lends support to a struggling ice skater - a portly gentleman finding solace on slippery grounds; meanwhile, across town, a maid laces up her mistress's corset tightly but lovingly, accentuating her portly figure with grace and precision.