Tout Collection

All Aboard for Brooklands by The Tout 1931
Humorous colour illustration by The Tout showing caricatures of various personalities from the motoring world in 1931. From left: Lord Howe, Mr. Raymond Mays, Mr. Hugh P

A Jaipur Allegory
Look Out, The Elephants Coming! An artists impression of the dominant Jaipur Polo team. Having won the Indian Polo Association Championship in December 1932

Bechers Ghost - the Grand National
The ghost of Captain Becher watches as horses and jockeys jump over Bechers Brook during the Grand National at Aintree. 1930

The Tout - Peter Ronald Buchanan
Mr P. R. G. Buchanan, whose caricatures, mainly of horse racing society, under the pseudonym The Tout were published in The Tatler and The Bystander magazines during the 1920s and 30s

Doncaster, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 17 September 1887
XCF136709 Doncaster, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 17 September 1887 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tourists and touts at the Shepherds Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
An international gathering of tourists and touts outside the Shepherds Hotel in Cairo, Egypt

Caricatures at Brooklands by The Tout
Various personalities of the motor racing world depicted by The Tatlers caricaturist, The Tout. Among the figures portrayed are Malcolm Campbell (middle car)

Not a Word! Personalities at the Derby by The Tout
Not a Word! Everyone know this years Derby winner. What they may be doing just before the race on June 6. Caricatures of notable personalities of the turf drawn by The Tout for The Tatler magazine

Mannekin Pis Postcard
IL PISSE TOUT LE TEMPS Some are moved to emulation, some look with mixed feelings

Ce qu'on appelle les séductions de Paris, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ce qu'on appelle les seductions de Paris, 1844. What we call the seductions of Paris. Une estale, not bourgeois...vous entendrez chanter ce soir Mme. Dorus-Grasse et Mr

Sir Gordon Carter, Clerk of Ascot Racecourse, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Spring crocus and European peacock butterfly
Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

Wild daffodil and snowdrops
Wild daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, and snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre

Belle Tout Lighthouse, Beach head, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Caricature illustrations of jockeys, owners and trainers, the 1925 Grand National. Captioned, "National "Notabilities, Who will win the Grand National? Illustrations by The Tout'

Women wearing the very latest fashion in hats the Donkey's Ear Hat. Date: October 1913

A body of Belgian Republicans seek to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic : the revolt is easily overthrown, and in September 17 leaders will be sentenced to death. Date: 23 March 1848

MONTH / NOVEMBER
En mon temps il est certain que tout meurt naturellement [In my time, all nature dies] Date: 16th century

M Lapinot entendit tout (colour litho)
958765 M Lapinot entendit tout (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Lapinot entendit tout)

Le peuples empressa d offrir les premices de tout ce qu il possedait pour contribuer a la construction du tabernacle
3625779 Le peuples empressa d offrir les premices de tout ce qu il possedait pour contribuer a la construction du tabernacle (engraving) by French School

Lord Furness and jockey, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner Lord Furness and jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Edgar Wallace at the races, racing fixtures
Edgar Wallace, author, at the races, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Tom Walls with horse and jockey, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner Tom Walls with horse and jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

W Barnett and Joe Marshall, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner W Barnett and Joe Marshall, jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Lord Allendale and Bert Gordon, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner Lord Allendale and Bert Gordon, jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

J H Whitney and jockey, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner J H Whitney and very small jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

D Landale Wilson and Chub Leach, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner D Landale Wilson and Chub Leach, jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Dog s-tooth violet and moth
Dog s-tooth-violet or dogtooth violet, Erythronium dens-canis, and moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

Crown imperial lily, Fritillaria imperialis, and tulips, Tulipa gesneriana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre

Black-naped monarch and hooded warbler
Black-naped monarch, Hypothymis azurea 1, and hooded warbler, Setophaga citrina 2. Gobe-mouche blue des Philippines, Gobe-mouche de la Louisiane

French actor Hugues Bouffe as Zarillo in Le Filleul de Tout le Monde by Emile Souvestre, Theatres des Varieties, 1847. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Music cover, Tout a la Joie! Polka, by Phillipe Fahrbach
Music cover, Tout a la Joie! Polka, by Phillipe (or Philipp) Fahrbach. Date: 19th century

The Battle of the Nile, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361041 The Battle of the Nile, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

An English Christmas in Paris (engraving)
1107376 An English Christmas in Paris (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English Christmas in Paris)

A Cycle Journey across Spain (litho)
1050928 A Cycle Journey across Spain (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cycle Journey across Spain)

The Belle Tout Lighthouse - Beachy Head, East Sussex
1905

MELLE HENRY AS RIFLEMAN
Mademoiselle Henry in the role of the Chief Rifleman in the play Oh! La! La! Qucest bete tout ca Date: circa 1860

Bookmakers surrounded by touts call the odds at Derby Day. Date: 1929

View of the city of Rhodes, engraving in Theatre des Princepales villes de tout le monde, 1573

The Tout - artist
Mr P. R. G. Buchanan, whose caricatures, mainly of horse racing society, under the pseudonym The Tout were published in The Tatler and The Bystander magazines during the 1920s and 30s

Motorists at Brooklands by The Tout
Caricatures of prominent figures in the motoring world trapped by The Tout at Brooklands. From left, Julian Orde, Jimmy Percy, Edward Manville, Harvey du Cros (founder of Dunlop tyres)

The Flight to Egypt illumination from Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

The Angel appears to the Shepherds Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

The Annunciation illustration: Parisian Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

Beachy Head old lighthouse, near Eastbourne, Sussex
Belle Tout, the old, decommissioned lighthouse, a Grade II listed building on top of the cliff at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1960s

Moliere / Medecin Malgre
LE MEDECIN MALGRE LUI Sganarelle : Nous avons change tout cela... We have changed all that, and now we practise medicine in an altogether new way... Date: 1666

Counting The Winnings. Sedgefield Co. Durham 1976 1976

Gordon Richards by The Tout
Caricature of The General, the jockey Gordon Richards, pictured in The Tatler at the time he beat Fred Archers record when he rode 259 winners as opposed to Archers 246 in one season. Date: 1933

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"The Tout: A Jaipur Allegory of Racing Wisdom and Wit" In the world of horse racing, where fortunes are made and dreams shattered, there exists a figure who holds immense power - The Tout. With his uncanny ability to predict winners and analyze races, he is like Becher's Ghost at the Grand National, haunting the minds of punters with his knowledge. Peter Ronald Buchanan, known as The Tout, was a legendary figure in this realm. His insights were sought after by all those who wished to taste victory on the turf. Doncaster witnessed his brilliance firsthand during St. Stephen's Review Presentation Cartoon in 1887. But it wasn't just racecourses that felt The Tout's presence; even far-flung destinations like Cairo saw tourists flocking around him for tips at Shepherds Hotel. Caricatures at Brooklands showcased his wit and humor while capturing the essence of this enigmatic character. The Derby was another stage where The Tout reigned supreme. In "Not a Word. Personalities at the Derby, " he observed every move discreetly but never revealed his secrets. All Aboard for Brooklands in 1931 marked yet another chapter in his illustrious career. Yet beyond racing circles, it had an eye for peculiarities too - from Mannekin Pis postcards to Belle Tout Lighthouse standing tall against Beach Head's Victorian backdrop. He even ventured into fashion trends with illustrations featuring women donning Donkey's Ear Hats in October 1913. And let us not forget about jockeys, owners, and trainers immortalized through caricature illustrations during the 1925 Grand National - "National Notabilities. " They all wondered who would win while seeking guidance from none other than The Tout himself. In this captivating world where luck intertwines with skill and passion meets strategy, one name stands out above all others - The Tout.