Pussy Collection (#9)

Portrait of Sir Richard Whittington and his cat (engraving)
606251 Portrait of Sir Richard Whittington and his cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Richard Whittington and his cat)

Cat with jack-in-a-box (chromolitho)
729850 Cat with jack-in-a-box (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat with jack-in-a-box. English)

A dog and cat butchers in Paris (engraving)
728689 A dog and cat butchers in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dog and cat butchers in Paris)

Illustrated poem about a saint and a bishop who would set a rat free from the jaws of the cat (litho)
812803 Illustrated poem about a saint and a bishop who would set a rat free from the jaws of the cat (litho) by English School

The Art of Tormenting (tinted engraving)
812791 The Art of Tormenting (tinted engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Art of Tormenting)

A cat holding a hand mirror (colour litho)
732435 A cat holding a hand mirror (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat holding a hand mirror up to a smaller cat so it can see its reflection)

A cat watching a frog (colour litho)
731789 A cat watching a frog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat, with a blue ribbon around its neck, watching a frog)

Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho)
731723 Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho) by Corbaux, Fanny (1812-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card)

Highwayman in snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731317 Highwayman in snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highwayman in snow)

The Start, Cat Cycle Race, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731302 The Start, Cat Cycle Race, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start, Cat Cycle Race)

Children carrying chair and stools, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731219 Children carrying chair and stools, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children carrying chair and stools)

What you saw heads in a public street in Turin, a peaceful mule assaulted by two lionesses in freedom (colour litho)
2815606 What you saw heads in a public street in Turin, a peaceful mule assaulted by two lionesses in freedom (colour litho) by Beltrame

Child asleep in bed (chromolitho)
2811565 Child asleep in bed (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child asleep in bed)

Girl with black cat (chromolitho)
2811561 Girl with black cat (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with black cat)

A narrow escape (colour litho)
2813350 A narrow escape (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A narrow escape. Illustration for Partridges Childrens Annual, c 1913.); © Look and Learn

"Just as I thought, shes fast asleep! "(engraving)
2813305 " Just as I thought, shes fast asleep! " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Just as I thought, shes fast asleep)

Lion cage shattered after a collision in a street in Leipzig, and terrifying flight of... (colour litho)
2815592 Lion cage shattered after a collision in a street in Leipzig, and terrifying flight of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Home to Mother and Father (colour litho)
2799419 Home to Mother and Father (colour litho) by Furniss, Dorothy (1879-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home to Mother and Father)

Little Beauties (chromolitho)
2803128 Little Beauties (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Beauties. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine)

To tame a small fire in the home of a millionaire lady, widow of a musician... (colour litho)
2777976 To tame a small fire in the home of a millionaire lady, widow of a musician... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian Cats -meat Boy (engraving)
2786739 Italian Cats -meat Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Cats -meat Boy. Illustration for Chatterbox (1876)

Prince Krapotkins Cat (engraving)
2792718 Prince Krapotkins Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Krapotkins Cat. Illustration for Chatterbox (1886)

Tree Leopard at Bay (engraving)
2793473 Tree Leopard at Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree Leopard at Bay. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 5 January 1833)

Laid in a Manger (colour litho)
2795534 Laid in a Manger (colour litho) by Mohn, Victor Paul (1842-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laid in a Manger)

"Cats and Dogs Meat!"(engraving)
2794267 " Cats and Dogs Meat!" (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cats and Dogs Meat)

Cat wearing a hat (colour photo)
3096312 Cat wearing a hat (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a hat. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Jaguar (colour litho)
3096290 Jaguar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaguar. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le tricot de grand mere (colour litho)
3095708 Le tricot de grand mere (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le tricot de grand mere)

Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom (colour photo)
3096320 Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom)

Woman kissing her cantankerous husband (colour litho)
3094544 Woman kissing her cantankerous husband (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman kissing her cantankerous husband)

Un Cadeau (A Gift) (colour litho)
3098506 Un Cadeau (A Gift) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Cadeau (A Gift)

The daisy chain (colour litho)
3101473 The daisy chain (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daisy chain. Illustration for Aunt Louisas London Picture Book (Frederick Warne, 1866)

Din Dong Dell, Pussys in the Well (colour litho)
3101443 Din Dong Dell, Pussys in the Well (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Din Dong Dell, Pussys in the Well)

Surreal cat, with pretty girls face (b / w photo)
3093249 Surreal cat, with pretty girls face (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surreal cat, with pretty girls face)

The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)
1603125 The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibitions)

Pussy willow or goat willow, Salix caprea, Salcio caprigno, Salica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Dick Whittington
LLM338537 Dick Whittington by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Whittington. Aunt Louisas Nursery Favourite (1870).); © Look and Learn

A catastrophe
LLM338481 A catastrophe by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A catastrophe. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Feeding pussy
Xmas greetings.. Boy and girl pouring milk into cats saucer. Date: circa 1925

Pair of embroidered shoes, c. 1714
BAL1086 Pair of embroidered shoes, c.1714 by English School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield
6337375 Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield. by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield)

Poster advertising the Compagnie Francaise des Chocolats et des Thes, c
CHT179646 Poster advertising the Compagnie Francaise des Chocolats et des Thes, c.1898 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Regency cobbler mending shoes in a crowded room
5893717 Regency cobbler mending shoes in a crowded room. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Regency cobbler mending shoes in a room full of women and children)

La Marchande de Modes (engraving)
5227391 La Marchande de Modes (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marchande de Modes)

Neighbourly Refreshment (colour litho)
5207821 Neighbourly Refreshment (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neighbourly Refreshment)

Apple, Baby, Cat, Dog (colour litho)
5224172 Apple, Baby, Cat, Dog (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple, Baby, Cat, Dog)

Treat em rough! Join the tanks, First World War recruitment poster
6280764 Treat em rough! Join the tanks, First World War recruitment poster, 1918 (poster) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); (add.info.: U.S)

Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving)
5998836 Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals beneficial to manPrint published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

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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.