Surprised Collection (#10)

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women having breakfast - postcard from the vicar Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Hotel guests complaint Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Men chat in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with wrong kind of salts Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scene in childrens home Date: 20th century

Original Artwork - Woman in red dress surprised by mouse
Original Artwork - A woman in a wide-skirted red dress surprised by a little black mouse. The candle casts a large and ominous black shadow on the wall behind her. Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Christmas Cracker packaging design
Original Artwork - Painted design for advertising/packaging for C.W.S. Christmas Crackers, with the crackers coming to life and wandering away! Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Man greets woman in the street - memory training Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and plumber Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in a restaurant with haggis Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Waitress serving in a restaurant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy meets his godmother Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with four children getting divorced Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl at the doctors Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scottish boy in a kilt Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and little girl Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman chats with sailor Date: 20th century

Dans Le Foutah Djallon (engraving)
2783094 Dans Le Foutah Djallon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans Le Foutah Djallon)

Comic postcard, Vicar, woman and five children Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pretty woman in solicitors office Date: 20th century

Guillaume Lejean Chez Theodoros (engraving)
2789311 Guillaume Lejean Chez Theodoros (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guillaume Lejean Chez Theodoros)

Comic postcard, Woman, man and boat at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with six children at the insurance office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women at a fairground, near the fortune tellers tent Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women chatting - one of them in tears, confiding in her friend Date: 20th century

Arrest of the Humbert family in Madrid (litho)
2795680 Arrest of the Humbert family in Madrid (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of the Humbert family in Madrid)

Le "Pele-Mele"et les ancetres. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100633 Le " Pele-Mele" et les ancetres. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air (colour litho)
3094674 I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air)

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
3035671 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation, Marriage Vows are False as Dicers oaths, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Oh! I Say!! by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare, at the Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth, from the Criterion Theatre, London Date: circa 1914

Comic postcard, old geyser taken in part exchange Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Looking for a sleeping partner Date: 20th century

On the evening of the Battle of Champaubert and on the eve of Montmirail, a pensive Napoleon rocks the baby of a
3100864 On the evening of the Battle of Champaubert and on the eve of Montmirail, a pensive Napoleon rocks the baby of a cantiniere, 10-11 February 1814 (colour litho) by Job

Girl with two exclamation marks (b / w photo)
3091207 Girl with two exclamation marks (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with two exclamation marks)

Isobel Violet Hunt (1862 - 1942), British author and literary hostess; writer of feminist novels. She founded the Women Writers Suffrage League in 1908

The Stage, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, pub
PT309562 The Stage, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, pub. Ackermann, 1817 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English

After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre
REV279467 After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 2nd September 1893 (colour litho) by Meyer

The Frog Prince, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281002 The Frog Prince, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saw a lovely bunch of carrots, illustration from
IL274583 Saw a lovely bunch of carrots, illustration from The Naughty Neddy Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; Scottish

The guerilla element in the Great War - where the Turco was at his best, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359833 The guerilla element in the Great War - where the Turco was at his best, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mask with open mouth, Roman Imperial Period (30 BC-500 AD) (marble)
KW260425 Mask with open mouth, Roman Imperial Period (30 BC-500 AD) (marble) by Roman; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark; out of copyright

How do yo do? - a frog greets a rather startled bird
How do yo do? - a frog greets a rather startled colourful small bird on the branch of a fuschia. Date: 1932

Sinbad (w / c on paper)
RWS137233 Sinbad (w/c on paper) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English, out of copyright

Texas Rangers arresting a Mexican outlaw, c. 1880 (engraving)
PNP249646 Texas Rangers arresting a Mexican outlaw, c.1880 (engraving) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

King Midas and his Daughter Turned to Gold, illustration from "
CHT247763 King Midas and his Daughter Turned to Gold, illustration from " The Greek Mythological Legend", published in London in 1910 (colour litho) by Crane

Virgin Mary, from the Annunciation, 1472-75 (oil on panel) (detail) (post-restoration)
BEN140572 Virgin Mary, from the Annunciation, 1472-75 (oil on panel) (detail) (post-restoration) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Historiated initial A depicting the Resurrection of Christ
MMT223875 Historiated initial A depicting the Resurrection of Christ, Lombardy School (vellum) by Bartolomeo de Rigossi da Gallarate (fl.c.1460-80) (attr)

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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.