Water Baby Collection

Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby, illustration for The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314914 Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby, illustration for The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Tom entangled in the fishing net, illustration from The Water Babies by the Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314909 Tom entangled in the fishing net, illustration from The Water Babies by the Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Oh, don t hurt me! cried Tom. I only want to look at you; you are so handsome illustration for The Water Babies by
IL314915 Oh, don t hurt me! cried Tom. I only want to look at you; you are so handsome illustration for The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by a shoal of fish
3604272 A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by a shoal of fish, by Gertude Thompson, c.1895 (colour litho) by Thompson, E

A Victorian Christmas card of two water babies riding a seahorse with sea anemones and a shoal of fish
3604270 A Victorian Christmas card of two water babies riding a seahorse with sea anemones and a shoal of fish, by Gertude Thompson, c.1895 (colour litho) by Thompson, E

A Victorian greeting card of two water babies by a piece of rope, with a snail and coral on the sea bed
3604268 A Victorian greeting card of two water babies by a piece of rope, with a snail and coral on the sea bed, all against a gold background, by Gertude Thompson, c.1895 (colour litho) by Thompson

And there he saw the last of the Gairfowl, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley
IL314913 And there he saw the last of the Gairfowl, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Mrs Bedoneasyoudid, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314912 Mrs Bedoneasyoudid, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water-Babies)

And there he saw the last of the gairfowl, from The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1916 (colour litho)
3105562 And there he saw the last of the gairfowl, from The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1916 (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Tom and Ellie, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314911 Tom and Ellie, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water-Babies)

Tom and the lobster pot, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314910 Tom and the lobster pot, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Play of the Nereides, 1886 (oil on canvas)
3597125 Play of the Nereides, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 150.5x76.4 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

Childrens Fancy Dresses (engraving)
2812530 Childrens Fancy Dresses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens Fancy Dresses)

Tom, the run-away chimney sweeps boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and Thomas Henry Huxley

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"Water Baby: A Journey into the Enchanting Depths" Dive into the whimsical world of "The Water Babies" by Reverend Charles Kingsley, where Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby guides us through a captivating tale. With vivid illustrations like Tom entangled in a fishing net and exclaiming, "Oh, don't hurt me. I only want to look at you; you are so handsome, " we are transported to an underwater realm. Imagine a Victorian Christmas card depicting a hermit crab carrying a water baby surrounded by a shoal of fish, or two water babies riding on a seahorse amidst sea anemones and more fish. These charming scenes were beautifully captured by Gertude Thompson in vibrant colour lithographs from 1895. In another greeting card illustration against a golden background, two water babies play near coral and snails on the sea bed. The intricate details bring this magical underwater world to life. As our journey continues, we encounter mesmerizing moments such as witnessing the last of the majestic Gairfowl or meeting Mrs Bedoneasyoudid. Each scene is brought to life with exquisite colour lithographs that enhance our imagination. Accompanied by Ellie, Tom embarks on adventures that include encounters with lobster pots and playful Nereides depicted in oil on canvas from 1886. The beauty and mystery of these underwater realms unfold before our eyes. "The Water Babies" takes us on an enchanting voyage where fantasy meets reality beneath the waves. It reminds us of the wonders hidden beneath the surface and invites us to embrace our inner water baby's curiosity for exploration.