Anthropomorhic Collection

A Days Golfing, by a Canine Enthusiast (engraving)
1062379 A Days Golfing, by a Canine Enthusiast (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Golfing, by a Canine Enthusiast)

Frog going fishing, advertisement for J D Larkins Elite toilet soap, 1882 (chromolitho)
5235886 Frog going fishing, advertisement for J D Larkins Elite toilet soap, 1882 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog going fishing)

Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo, New York (colour litho)
3104941 Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo)

Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031508 Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards)

The English Fox, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738638 The English Fox, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

The Partridge and the Cocks, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738641 The Partridge and the Cocks, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

The Peacock, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738640 The Peacock, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Chimpanzees and orangutan eating Christmas dinner, Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia
5987095 Chimpanzees and orangutan eating Christmas dinner, Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Wolf and the Nanny-Goat, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738639 The Wolf and the Nanny-Goat, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

The Cicada and the Ant, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738637 The Cicada and the Ant, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

As Far back as his Grandfather, plate 39 of Los caprichos, 1799 (aquatint)
IND81658 As Far back as his Grandfather, plate 39 of Los caprichos, 1799 (aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.4 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

An Owlish Eccentricity (engraving)
1603304 An Owlish Eccentricity (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Owlish Eccentricity. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 January 1891)

Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236709 Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century.1906 (lithograph) by Borcht, Pieter van der (1545-1608); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Mice Went into the Barn to Spin (colour litho)
5208333 Three Mice Went into the Barn to Spin (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Mice Went into the Barn to Spin)

M Tigre remporta une victoire eclatante (litho)
958781 M Tigre remporta une victoire eclatante (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Tigre remporta une victoire eclatante)

Bowl, c. 1st - 3rd century AD (bronze)
CH438305 Bowl, c.1st - 3rd century AD (bronze) by South Arabian; 8.9x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: inscription in Old South Arabian; Hand of Zayed son of Wasmiya ;)

Monkeys tending to the hair of a lion (chromolitho)
3657015 Monkeys tending to the hair of a lion (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys tending to the hair of a lion)

Tragedy (chromolitho)
3638941 Tragedy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragedy. Cat-themed Christmas card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"Show Your Tongue!"(chromolitho)
3638938 " Show Your Tongue!" (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Show Your Tongue!")

Britannia, map of England (engraving)
3621268 Britannia, map of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia, map of England)

Naughty kittens eating pie in their mittens (colour litho)
5227843 Naughty kittens eating pie in their mittens (colour litho) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho)
5235414 Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Political Dogs (litho)
6014182 Political Dogs (litho) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political Dogs)

"And then she picked a posy big"(colour litho)
6013958 " And then she picked a posy big" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A pelting rain came on"(colour litho)
6013952 " A pelting rain came on" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The birds soon got quite used to it"(colour litho)
6013950 " The birds soon got quite used to it" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Out on the Golf Links (colour litho)
6013944 Out on the Golf Links (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out on the Golf Links)

Uncle Jums Cake-Walk (colour litho)
6013939 Uncle Jums Cake-Walk (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Jums Cake-Walk)

Consul, chimpanzee trained by British menagerie owner Frank Charles Bostock, known as the Animal King (b / w photo)
5996127 Consul, chimpanzee trained by British menagerie owner Frank Charles Bostock, known as the Animal King (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Puss in Boots (coloured engraving)
5998847 Puss in Boots (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss in Boots)

Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water (engraving)
5997807 Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine in a ferment and spirits in hot water)

The Giraffes courtship (litho)
5998588 The Giraffes courtship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giraffes courtship. Illustration for Wonder Book annual (Ward Lock, 1908)

Anthropomorphic mice dancing (chromolitho)
6030902 Anthropomorphic mice dancing (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic mice dancing)

Squire Bull and the Fox (colour litho)
960995 Squire Bull and the Fox (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Squire Bull and the Fox - they got their guns, old rakes and pikes)

The Babys Opera (colour litho)
979638 The Babys Opera (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Babys Opera. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

A Day with Mouse and Hedgehog (coloured engraving)
979226 A Day with Mouse and Hedgehog (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day with Mouse and Hedgehog.); © Look and Learn

The Frog (coloured engraving)
979215 The Frog (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frog.); © Look and Learn

Chicken Family (coloured engraving)
979196 Chicken Family (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicken Family.); © Look and Learn

Disagreeable Guests (coloured engraving)
979158 Disagreeable Guests (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disagreeable Guests.); © Look and Learn

Easter Eggs (coloured engraving)
979142 Easter Eggs (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Eggs.); © Look and Learn

A cat holding a hand mirror (colour litho)
732435 A cat holding a hand mirror (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat holding a hand mirror up to a smaller cat so it can see its reflection)

Three seals watching a pelican which is draped in a towel (colour litho)
731892 Three seals watching a pelican which is draped in a towel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three seals, one wearing a bathing costume)

Sparkling Wine, probably Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730632 Sparkling Wine, probably Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sparkling Wine)

Teddy - B put a match to a pile of wood and made a fire and cookded the food (colour litho)
2776760 Teddy - B put a match to a pile of wood and made a fire and cookded the food (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple with chicken feathers (colour litho)
3096468 Couple with chicken feathers (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple with chicken feathers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cat wearing a hat (colour photo)
3096312 Cat wearing a hat (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a hat. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho)
3094352 Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Exploring the World of Anthropomorphic Delights: From Frogs Fishing to Monkeys Playing Billiards" Step into a whimsical world where animals take on human characteristics, enchanting us with their anthropomorphic charm. In an advertisement for J D Larkins Elite toilet soap from 1882, a dapper frog can be seen indulging in his favorite pastime - fishing. The vibrant chromolitho print captures the essence of this delightful scene. Travel back to Buffalo, New York in another captivating advertisement by J D Larkin & Co soap. This color litho masterpiece transports us to a time when even toiletries were presented with artistic flair and imagination. Adding more merriment to our journey is a charming Christmas greetings card featuring monkeys playing billiards. The vivid chromolitho print brings these mischievous primates to life as they engage in friendly competition during the holiday season. Venturing further into the realm of anthropomorphism, we encounter illustrations from La Fontaine's Fables. These engravings depict various animal characters engaging in human-like activities such as foxes contemplating life's mysteries or partridges mingling with roosters. Intriguingly, Carl Hagenbeck's Wonder Zoo and Big Circus presents chimpanzees and orangutans enjoying their own Christmas feast. A black-and-white photograph captures this heartwarming moment that reminds us of our shared humanity with these intelligent creatures. La Fontaine's Fables continue to captivate our imagination as we witness wolves interacting with nanny-goats or cicadas sharing wisdom with ants through beautifully detailed engravings. Delving deeper into history, Francisco Goya's Los caprichos takes us back to 1799 where "As Far Back as his Grandfather, " an aquatint plate reveals humorous scenes reflecting societal eccentricities through anthropomorphized figures.