Pussy Collection (#5)

Inquisitive, or, What is it? (engraving)
7188333 Inquisitive, or, What is it? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inquisitive, or, What is it)

Unexpected Visitors (engraving)
7188305 Unexpected Visitors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unexpected Visitors. Illustration for Home Words (1892).); © Look and Learn

Robinson Crusoe: My cat brought home three kittens (colour litho)
7182739 Robinson Crusoe: My cat brought home three kittens (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: My cat brought home three kittens)

Le Chat-haret (engraving)
7198021 Le Chat-haret (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Chat-haret. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1868-69).); © Look and Learn

Physical training (litho)
7201352 Physical training (litho) by Bayros, Franz von (Choisy Le Conin) (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical training)

Young girl with a cat (chromolitho)
7201259 Young girl with a cat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl with a cat)

Buying a cat in a sack (engraving)
7201531 Buying a cat in a sack (engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buying a cat in a sack)

Chasseur francais au jaguar (engraving)
7200031 Chasseur francais au jaguar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasseur francais au jaguar)

The cats attack (engraving)
7192851 The cats attack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cats attack. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

A queer party (engraving)
7192778 A queer party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A queer party. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chat (petit); Kitten; Katzchen (engraving)
7195308 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chat (petit); Kitten; Katzchen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chat (petit); Kitten; Katzchen

German field artillery celebrating Christmas in a dugout in the Argonne Forest, France, World War I (b / w photo)
7185943 German field artillery celebrating Christmas in a dugout in the Argonne Forest, France, World War I (b/w photo) by German School

Toddler playing with a dogs tail (colour litho)
7185216 Toddler playing with a dogs tail (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toddler playing with a dogs tail)

Ward of the Cheyne Hospital for Children, Chelsea, London (litho)
7201929 Ward of the Cheyne Hospital for Children, Chelsea, London (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ward of the Cheyne Hospital for Children, Chelsea, London)

Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho)
7201724 Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Listeners never hear any good of themselves)

First come, first served (chromolitho)
7201714 First come, first served (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First come, first served)

Joris Karl Huysmans, French novelist (b / w photo)
7201712 Joris Karl Huysmans, French novelist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Playing with the Warmth of the Fire (oil on canvas)
7064859 Playing with the Warmth of the Fire (oil on canvas) by Ronner-Knip, Henriette (1821-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ronner-Knip, Henriette (1821-1909))

Playful Kittens (oil on canvas)
7064868 Playful Kittens (oil on canvas) by Huber, Leon-Charles (1858-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huber, Leon-Charles (1858-1928))

The Naughty Pussies (colour litho)
7181912 The Naughty Pussies (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naughty Pussies)

The Dream of the Engineer (litho)
7149268 The Dream of the Engineer (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream of the Engineer)

Little boy playing with a toy aeroplane (colour litho)
7148751 Little boy playing with a toy aeroplane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy playing with a toy aeroplane)

Woman from the Gluttonous Couple (copper engraving)
7201592 Woman from the Gluttonous Couple (copper engraving) by Winghe, Joos or Jodocus van (1544-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from the Gluttonous Couple)

Good Friends, 1903 (oil on canvas)
7063468 Good Friends, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Walter (1861-1941); Private Collection

Lucy, Daughter of Charles Andrew (oil on canvas)
7063462 Lucy, Daughter of Charles Andrew (oil on canvas) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); Private Collection

Cat dresses up as Father Christmas (colour litho)
7157459 Cat dresses up as Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat dresses up as Father Christmas)

Illustration for Sebastan Brants satire The Ship of Fools, 1497 (woodcut)
7157536 Illustration for Sebastan Brants satire The Ship of Fools, 1497 (woodcut) by European School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kittens baffled by a hedgehog (colour litho)
7157321 Kittens baffled by a hedgehog (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kittens baffled by a hedgehog)

Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card (chromolitho)
7153399 Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card)

The Fables of Aesop: The Cat and the Fox (litho)
7155733 The Fables of Aesop: The Cat and the Fox (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and the Fox)

Emily delighted to sit on the Piano while Grandfather was playing it (engraving)
7165808 Emily delighted to sit on the Piano while Grandfather was playing it (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Artful Cat (engraving)
7165779 An Artful Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artful Cat. Illustration for Our Darlings, The Childrens Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

Paper-bag cookery, cat mistaken for rabbit (colour litho)
7150947 Paper-bag cookery, cat mistaken for rabbit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Life in the reign of George III as seen by Rowlandson (colour litho)
7150670 Life in the reign of George III as seen by Rowlandson (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advice regarding grate polish (colour litho)
7151069 Advice regarding grate polish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

First come first served (colour litho)
7150900 First come first served (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Oscar Wilde, Irish playwright and poet (litho)
7172531 Oscar Wilde, Irish playwright and poet (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Irish playwright and poet

Appropriation Clause (engraving)
7177798 Appropriation Clause (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appropriation Clause)

Tib Playing at Chess (chromolitho)
7148492 Tib Playing at Chess (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tib Playing at Chess)

A fireside picture (engraving)
7191016 A fireside picture (engraving) by Fraser, Francis Arthur (1846-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fireside picture. Illustration for The Quiver (1876).); © Look and Learn

Dog and kitten (colour litho)
7185930 Dog and kitten (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog and kitten. Illustration from Animal Pictures (Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, London)

The Holy Family with St John the Baptist (engraving)
7185080 The Holy Family with St John the Baptist (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Family with St John the Baptist)

The Intruder (oil on canvas)
7064867 The Intruder (oil on canvas) by Heyer, Arthur (1872-1931); 48.8x69.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heyer, Arthur (1872-1931))

Two Kittens Playing on a Desk, 1907 (oil on canvas)
6619458 Two Kittens Playing on a Desk, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Eycken, Charles van den (1859-1923); 34.3x45.7 cm; Private Collection

L is for lady (colour litho)
7149212 L is for lady (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L is for lady)

The Three Little Kittens (chromolitho)
7148507 The Three Little Kittens (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Little Kittens)

Three little kittens in a garden (chromolitho)
7148504 Three little kittens in a garden (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three little kittens in a garden)

Our Tom (chromolitho)
7148482 Our Tom (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Tom. Illustration from The Three Little Kittens)

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"Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat: A Whimsical Tale of Love and Adventure in C19" In the enchanting world of Edward Lear's "The Owl and The Pussycat, " where bees buzzed in springtime and love bloomed like wildflowers, a picturesque cottage nestled in Warwickshire became the backdrop for an extraordinary story. Captured on Picture No. 10883530, this charming scene depicted a tranquil haven where life's worries melted away. Lear's pencil and watercolor masterpiece transported us to a bygone era, evoking nostalgia for simpler times. As we turned the page of Victorian printed scraps adorned with colored engravings, we stumbled upon an intriguing image - "Dr Johnson and his Cat. " This engraving showcased the unique bond between man and feline, reminding us that even great minds found solace in their furry companions. But it wasn't just intellectual pursuits that brought joy; cats knew how to dance too. In lithographic form, we witnessed whimsical scenes of cats gracefully twirling amidst moonlit gardens. Their nimble paws tapped along to melodies only they could hear – a soaker or real cat and dog day indeed. Yet amidst all these delightful images, one particular picture caught our attention – "Cuddling pussy. " It captured the essence of pure affection as two fluffy kittens snuggled together under a warm sunbeam. Their innocent embrace reminded us that love knows no boundaries or species. As we contemplated these captivating visuals from history's treasure trove, our thoughts meandered through time like curious cats exploring new territories. We pondered how art has always celebrated the beauty of nature intertwined with human emotions. So let us celebrate this timeless tale filled with whimsy and charm – where Lear's owl met his pussycat beneath starry skies while sailing away on their pea-green boat. May it serve as a reminder that even during challenging times like C19, love and adventure can still find a way to flourish.