Surprised Collection

The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Loch Ness Monster
Fishermen on Loch Ness are surprised by the creature - as well they might be, for this is the largest depiction of the monster known to us

Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Creator: Soga Nichokuan
Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Edo period

Picture No. 12020198
Pug dog, adult wearing Christmas tree hats. Digital manipulation Date:

Portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua)

"There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared
LLM386602 " There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared! ", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Musketeers & Richelieu
The Three Musketeers & D Artagnan are surprised by Richelieu

Guess My Name, c.1821. Creator: David Wilkie
Guess My Name, c.1821

Advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service. Date: 1932

Indri
^BIndri^b (^IIndri indri^i). This is the largest of the lemurs, its body reaching 90 centimetres in length. It lives in the rainforests of north- eastern Madagascar, feeding on fruits

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

Suffragette Militant Attack on Golf Course. A Suffragette under cover of darkness, pours acid on the golf course, unaware shes being watched

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

Zenith of Surrealism
The surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), surprised even guests to his house at Port Lligat in Spain, when he appeared wearing a magnificent tricorne hat - fashioned out of pastry

Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Schoolboys and teacher on a Christmas card
Misbehaving schoolboys surprised by their teacher on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Ghosts in Churchyard
A countryman passing through a churchyard at night is surprised to see three elegant female spirits floating in the air

Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline
A scene from shakespeares Cymbeline, in which Imogen, dressed as a boy, has found a hut in the forest and, being hungry, has eaten some food

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Hauling conger eels (colour litho)
8656892 Hauling conger eels (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the seaside. Hauling conger eels)

The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713225 The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel)

Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho)
8669366 Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates decoying an American ship)

USA History: US federal troops surprised by secessionists on the Alexandria - Virginia railroad
5313511 USA History: US federal troops surprised by secessionists on the Alexandria - Virginia railroad.; SeM Studio/UIG.

The Surprise (engraving)
8631743 The Surprise (engraving) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surprise. Illustration for Birthday Keepsake by H Wood Smith (James B Knapp)

Here's a nice how d'ye do! (colour litho)
8656805 Here's a nice how d'ye do! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here's a nice how d'ye do! Girl throwing her arms around a boy)

Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)
8671630 Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King)

If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving)
8672626 If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Woman wearing culottes (b/w photo)
8672202 Woman wearing culottes (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman wearing culottes at Auteuil Hippodrome, Paris, 1911)

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_1_6: Combes Emile (1835-1921) Illustration by J Wely
ICA4939556 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_1_6: Combes Emile (1835-1921) Illustration by J Wely; (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B)

Letter H: hood, hippo. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''. , 1931 (engraving)
DUV4208324 Letter H: hood, hippo. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''. , 1931 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter H: hood, hippo)

Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207605 Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214918 Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

These gentlemen made an exact inventory of everything they saw. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963121 These gentlemen made an exact inventory of everything they saw. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo ©

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285486 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

The Child. A cottage owner's wife prepares a family meal when death arrives
FLO4675821 The Child. A cottage owner's wife prepares a family meal when death arrives and takes away the youngest of her children

S for Surprise, 1908 (photo)
8713228s for Surprise, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Apparition at Fatima, c.1930 (illustration)
8698369 Apparition at Fatima, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Marian apparition at Fatima to the three young sheperds, Portugal, 1917)

Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8668733 Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo)
8635315 Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy playing a prank on a policeman)

Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho)
8635192 Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman struck by a snowball)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646642 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

A great catch (litho)
8677514 A great catch (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great catch.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

A salute with difficulties (litho)
8664169 A salute with difficulties (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: A salute with difficulties. Cartoon from Punch, 1916)

The Tiger in the Barrel (chromolitho)
8663993 The Tiger in the Barrel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tiger in the Barrel)

England's unknown heroes (colour litho)
8656797 England's unknown heroes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England's unknown heroes. The man who rang the bell at a tea shop)

Good Luck. Best wishes (colour litho)
8656774 Good Luck. Best wishes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good Luck. Best wishes. Dog with a good luck sign tied to his tail)

Gussy receives his bill (colour litho)
8656816 Gussy receives his bill (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gussie's holiday. Gussy receives his bill. Ho yes I always charge extras)

A surprise
MMM5482610 A surprise by Stanfield, George Clarkson (1828-78); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A surprise)

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"Surprised by the Unseen: Exploring the Depths of Loch Ness" Picture No. 12020198 captures a moment of awe as onlookers witness an unexpected sighting - could it be the elusive Loch Ness Monster? The sheer astonishment on their faces reflects the mystery and intrigue surrounding this legendary creature. In stark contrast, "The Annunciation" by Fra Angelico depicts Mary's profound surprise upon receiving news from Gabriel about her divine destiny. This timeless artwork beautifully portrays the mix of shock and wonder that accompanies life-altering revelations. A portrait of a young Little Owl showcases its wide-eyed expression, capturing its innocent amazement at the world around it. Similarly, an intimate backstage moment during a Paris Revue reveals performers' surprised expressions as they share secrets and prepare for their grand entrance onto the stage. Quoting Edward Lear's whimsical verse, "There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared. " perfectly encapsulates that delightful feeling when something unexpected occurs in our lives – leaving us both startled and amused. Musketeers & Richelieu capture another form of surprise – perhaps in battle or amidst political intrigue. Their expressions reveal astonishment at unforeseen events unfolding before them. In an act of defiance against societal norms, Suffragette Militants launch a surprising attack on a golf course to fight for women's rights. Their audacity shocks spectators but also ignites hope for change. A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash her opponent with determination etched across her face – surprising everyone with her skillful prowess on the court. An owl perched atop a pine branch exudes calmness yet displays curiosity towards its surroundings; its watchful eyes reflecting constant surprises encountered in nature throughout centuries past. Indri monkeys showcase their own version of astonishment through animated facial expressions when encountering new experiences within their lush rainforest habitat - reminding us that even animals can be taken aback by the wonders of their environment.