Amimals Collection

The Stone Age, at the matinee (colour litho)
3642969 The Stone Age, at the matinee (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age, at the matinee)

Do lions climb trees?, the cameras answer (b / w photo)
3623025 Do lions climb trees?, the cameras answer (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do lions climb trees?, the cameras answer)

At rest on a bough (b / w photo)
3623024 At rest on a bough (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: At rest on a bough)

Ready for action (b / w photo)
3623020 Ready for action (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ready for action. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Browsing (b / w photo)
3623019 Browsing (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Browsing. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Giraffes in the scrub (b / w photo)
3623017 Giraffes in the scrub (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giraffes in the scrub)

Facing the camera, a troop of nine lions at rest (b / w photo)
3623009 Facing the camera, a troop of nine lions at rest (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facing the camera, a troop of nine lions at rest)

The troop in profile (b / w photo)
3623032 The troop in profile (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The troop in profile)

On the plains of Kenya (b / w photo)
3623018 On the plains of Kenya (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the plains of Kenya)

The disturbed siesta (b / w photo)
3623013 The disturbed siesta (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disturbed siesta)

Satisfaction (b / w photo)
3623011 Satisfaction (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satisfaction. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Domestic cat (chromolitho)
2782841 Domestic cat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domestic cat. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

A suspicious mother (b / w photo)
3623021 A suspicious mother (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A suspicious mother)

Polcinello invalided with gout (pen & ink on paper)
CTS413034 Polcinello invalided with gout (pen & ink on paper) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); 26.8x34.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Puccio d Aniello)

An eager meal (b / w photo)
3623031 An eager meal (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: An eager meal. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Round the unfinished carcase (b / w photo)
3623030 Round the unfinished carcase (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round the unfinished carcase)

Defiance (b / w photo)
3623027 Defiance (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defiance. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Wart hogs at home (b / w photo)
3623015 Wart hogs at home (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wart hogs at home. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Suspicion (b / w photo)
3623010 Suspicion (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspicion. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

The camera detected (b / w photo)
3623008 The camera detected (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The camera detected)

A portrait unawares (b / w photo)
3623033 A portrait unawares (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A portrait unawares)

With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring (b / w photo)
3623014 With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring)

Before our time (colour litho)
3642968 Before our time (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before our time. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tiger (chromolitho)
2782843 Tiger (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Lynx (chromolitho)
2782839 Lynx (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lynx. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The water hole (b / w photo)
3623038 The water hole (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water hole. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Satisfied but loth to leave (b / w photo)
3623029 Satisfied but loth to leave (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satisfied but loth to leave)

Moving off (b / w photo)
3623028 Moving off (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moving off. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

Among the branches, a cat-like study (b / w photo)
3623026 Among the branches, a cat-like study (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the branches, a cat-like study)

At close quarters, shade and contemplation (b / w photo)
3623023 At close quarters, shade and contemplation (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: At close quarters, shade and contemplation)

The friend of the rhinoceros, tick-birds at their post (b / w photo)
3623022 The friend of the rhinoceros, tick-birds at their post (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The friend of the rhinoceros, tick-birds at their post)

Buffalo in cover (b / w photo)
3623016 Buffalo in cover (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo in cover. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

The disturbed siesta (b / w photo)
3623012 The disturbed siesta (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disturbed siesta)

Jaguar (chromolitho)
2782842 Jaguar (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaguar. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Cheetah (chromolitho)
2782840 Cheetah (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheetah. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Jumbos arrival, advertisement for Clarks spool cotton, featuring P T Barnums famous circus elephant (litho)
5235891 Jumbos arrival, advertisement for Clarks spool cotton, featuring P T Barnums famous circus elephant (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbos arrival)

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Step back in time to the Stone Age, where animals roamed freely and captivated our imagination. At the matinee, we witness a vibrant display of nature's wonders through mesmerizing colour lithographs. Curiosity strikes as we ponder, do lions climb trees? The camera captures their answer in striking black and white photos that reveal their hidden talents. In moments of tranquility, animals find solace on sturdy branches. We catch a glimpse of them at rest on a bough, perfectly poised for action. Browsing gracefully amidst lush foliage, they embody elegance and grace. Venturing further into the wild, giraffes emerge from the scrubland like majestic sentinels. Their towering presence commands attention even in monochrome photographs. And then there are nine regal lions facing the camera with an air of confidence - a troop united by strength and camaraderie. On Kenya's vast plains, life unfolds before our eyes through captivating black and white images. A siesta is disturbed; yet even in chaos, these creatures exude resilience and adaptability. Amidst it all lies satisfaction - captured beautifully by the lens - as animals revel in their natural habitat. But let us not forget our beloved domestic companions who bring joy to our lives every day. In vivid chromolithographs, we celebrate the charm of domestic cats - playful yet mysterious creatures that have found their way into our hearts. Through these glimpses into nature's realm – be it ancient or contemporary – we are reminded of the awe-inspiring diversity that surrounds us. Animals continue to captivate us with their beauty and resilience while offering endless inspiration for photographers capturing fleeting moments frozen in time.