Anthropomorphic Collection

Germany, Bayreuth, The Rhine-daughters, Sketch for scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner
Hermann Hendrich (1854-1931), The Rhine-daughters, sketch for the scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Wheres Its Streamline? by Lawson Wood
Illustration by Lawson Wood featuring his creation, the wily orang-utan, Granpop nonchalantly sitting in the branches of a tree eating a banana

Mappa Mundi, ink and colors on parchment, created in London about 1265
Cartography, 13th century. Mappa Mundi, Medieval map, London about 1265. Ink and colors on parchment. The maps diameter is 9 cm

OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. Illustration by Leslie Brook (1862-1940) for Edward Lears Nonsense Song, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets

An Alligator - all dressed up to meet you in Florida, USA. Date: 1935

A Select Committee, 1891, (c1930). Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
A Select Committee, 1891, (c1930). Anthropomorphic depiction of exotic birds including macaws, parrots, and sulphur-crested cockatoos. Painting in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester
Advertising card by Louis Wain for the Gold Medal-winning Thoms Castile Soap - the Best in the World - manufactured by David Thom & Co. Ltd. of Pendleton, Manchester

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Colored engraving

Pygmy / Bonobo CHIMPANZEE - mating
WAT-6957 Pygmy / Bonobo CHIMPANZEE - mating Distribution: Zaire Pan paniscus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Birthday Greetings postcard - A family of Cats at home, sitting and playing around the fire. Date: circa 1922

France, Nice, Creole Dancer, 1950, Gouache on paper
Henri Matisse (1869-1947), Creole Dancer, 1950, gouache on paper

Illustration by Arthur Rackham for A Dish of Apples, by Eden Phillpotts, 1921
RACKHAM: WHISPER TREES. Illustration by Arthur Rackham for A Dish of Apples, by Eden Phillpotts, 1921

Norfolk Terrier Dog Puppy, singing
JD-16474 DOG - Norfolk / Norwich Terrier puppy, yawning / singing John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bottlenose dolphin - blowing air bubbles underwater with mouth open
STA-75 Bottlenose dolphin - blowing air bubbles underwater with mouth open Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions Tursiops truncatus Complex play / creative behaviour

animals, anthropomorphic, close up, color image, concept, day, environment, flipping off
Snow monkey bathing in hot spring

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: POSTER. The Republic of Turkey symbolized as an unveiled woman, leading the horse of the regimes founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Poster, c1925

Icelandic Horse - yawning
JD-14944 ICELANDIC HORSE - yawning John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern
Two owls standing with a lantern. Date: circa 1890

Pygmy Chimpanzee KFO 1194 Copulating, male on top. Central Africa south of Zaire. Pan paniscus © Kenneth W
KFO-1194 Bonobo / pygmy CHIMPANZEES - Copulating, male on top. Distribution: Central Africa, south of Zaire. Pan paniscus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rhesus Macaque or Monkey - Close up of head Found from Afghanistan through India to northern Thailand
DH-3516 Rhesus MACAQUE MONKEY - Close-up of head Nilgiri Hills, part of the Western Ghats. Southwest India, Asia Macaca mulatta Found from Afghanistan through India to northern Thailand

DOG - pug sitting behind wheel of car
LA-1331 DOG - pug sitting behind wheel of car Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket
Two penguins out for a stroll whilst a sparrow picks a pocket. Date: circa 1890

Picture No. 10947876
Icelandic Horse - laughing wearing party hat. Digital Manipulation Date:

Picture No. 10946949
Hamadryas Baboon - with mobile (cell) phone. Date:

British Kitsch Art Deco Christmas Card, Carol Singing Chicks. Date: circa 1925

Two Deer enjoy Breakfast in Bed (charged extra)
" Pass the toast, dear..!" - Mr and Mrs Roebuck enjoying an early morning cuppa in bed at the Old Stags Head Inn. I wonder if she has ant-eloped with him...! Date: 1914

Chimpanzee - hands over ears Hear No Evil
JD-16028 Chimpanzee - hands over ears Hear No Evil Pan troglodytes Sequence 2 of 3 Images John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chimpanzee - hand over eyes See No Evil
JD-16027 Chimpanzee - hand over eyes See No Evil Pan troglodytes Sequence 1 of 3 Images John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chimpanzee - hand over mouth Speak No Evil
JD-16029 Chimpanzee - hand over mouth Speak No Evil Pan troglodytes Sequence 3 of 3 Images John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Christmas Morning by Margaret Tempest. circa 1910s

The Kindly Robin, Victorian Christmas card (colour litho)
STC214692 The Kindly Robin, Victorian Christmas card (colour litho) by Castell Brothers (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Plum Pudding
Two rabbits gazing at a plum pudding. Date: circa 1890

Enfin Seul (Alone at Last) by Cecil Aldin
Newlywed rabbits sit together, alone at last, following their wedding. A bouquet and top hat are laid aside and a sack labelled Mr and Mrs Bunny stands nearby

Switzerland, Bern, Room Perspective with Inhabitants, 1921-24
Paul Klee (1879-1940), Room Perspective with Inhabitants, 1921-24

UK, London, Painted image Naked Man with Knife, 1938-1940, oil on canvas
Paul Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), No Title - Naked Man with Knife, 1938-1940, oil on canvas

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls in Town
Two owls in top hats out at night. Date: circa 1890

Victorian Greeting Card - Snowy Rabbits
Two rabbits walking through the snow under an umbrella. Date: circa 1890

Advertisement for Rices Seeds (colour litho) (recto of 3601175)
3601174 Advertisement for Rices Seeds (colour litho) (recto of 3601175) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

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)

Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho)
2630060 Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

An alien being directing its spacecraft to make crop circles

The Creation of the Animals, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera
XKH145268 The Creation of the Animals, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

A Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit?) complete with traditional costume
A Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit?) complete with traditional Welsh costume. Date: 1904

Poland, Lodz, The Fight, 1921-22, oil on canvas
Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz (1885-1939), The Fight, 1921-22, oil on canvas

Serbia, Vinca, Anthropomorphic idol, neolithic period, Vinca culture, terracotta Serbia, Belgrade, Narodni Muzej (National museum; Archaeological and Art Museum)

A Googlie by Lawson Wood
A bear batsman looks concerned as a determined monkey bowls a googlie at his batting partner. Date: 1930

Frog celebrating the arrival of 1907 by firing a cannon
A wonderfully odd German New Years card, welcoming in the arrival of 1907. The illustration rather bizarrely depicts a frog (holding a lucky four-leafed clover)

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Art: From Medieval Manuscripts to Whimsical Illustrations and Beyond" Step into a time capsule as we delve into the enchanting world art. Our journey begins with the Mappa Mundi, an extraordinary masterpiece created in London around 1265. Ink and colors on parchment bring to life a map teeming with fantastical creatures, blurring the lines between human and animal. Fast forward to Edward Lear's beloved "Owl and the Pussycat, " beautifully illustrated by Leslie Brook. This nonsense song takes flight through whimsical imagery, where animals don clothes and engage in delightful adventures. Henry Stacy Marks' depiction of A Select Committee from 1891 transports us to a comical scene where animals take on human roles, satirizing society's bureaucratic nature. In sunny Florida, an alligator dressed to impress awaits your arrival. This charming creature showcases how even reptiles can be given anthropomorphic qualities that captivate our imagination. A Norfolk Terrier puppy serenades us with its melodic voice, reminding us that animals too possess musical talents that can warm our hearts. An advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap introduces us to another facet of anthropomorphism - everyday objects transformed into lively characters who invite us into their world. Witnessing pygmy bonobo chimpanzees engaging in mating rituals highlights how even our closest relatives in the animal kingdom exhibit behaviors reminiscent of humans. A birthday greetings postcard reveals a feline family enjoying domestic bliss together. These cats remind us that anthropomorphism often serves as a way for artists to explore familial dynamics through relatable characters. The Dance of Death by Michael Wolgemut presents an eerie yet captivating portrayal of skeletons dancing hand-in-hand with living beings, emphasizing mortality while merging humanity with death itself. From flipping off gestures captured in vibrant photographs to big fat cockroaches enjoying lunch outings like humans, anthropomorphism continues to surprise and entertain us with its versatility.