Anthropomorphic Collection (page 21)

Three Happy Family cards depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland
CHT178300 Three Happy Family cards depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (colour litho) by Tenniel

The Quack Frog, illustration from Aesops Fables, published by Heinemann
VCH175713 The Quack Frog, illustration from Aesops Fables, published by Heinemann, 1912 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Kunz Axe, Olmec, possibly from Oaxaca, Mexico (jade)
XBP351801 The Kunz Axe, Olmec, possibly from Oaxaca, Mexico (jade) by Pre-Columbian; height: 27.3 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York

Vase, 500BC-AD500 (ceramic)
XIR370220 Vase, 500BC-AD500 (ceramic) by Nazca Culture; Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru; South American, out of copyright

Three Happy Family cards depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland
CHT375760 Three Happy Family cards depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (colour litho) by Tenniel

Br er Rabbit, 1881-1928 (pencil with w / c on paper)
CLK339994 Br er Rabbit, 1881-1928 (pencil with w/c on paper) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); 37.5x27.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Cat feeder, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different
STC413095 Cat feeder, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Jean-Baptiste Haussard (fl.1678-1749)

Ms Fr 1580 The fox, the wolf and the dog, from Le Roman de Renart
XIR414528 Ms Fr 1580 The fox, the wolf and the dog, from Le Roman de Renart (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Human effigy vessel, Late Mississippian period, 1300-1500 (ceramic)
DBP422890 Human effigy vessel, Late Mississippian period, 1300-1500 (ceramic) by Mississippian culture (c.800-1500); height: 15.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

A Chimpanzee Tea Party, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283089 A Chimpanzee Tea Party, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

In Search of Adventure (colour litho)
2814659 In Search of Adventure (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Search of Adventure)

Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2490625 Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: The Fine Old Atom-Molecule (engraving)
6034821 Punch cartoon: The Fine Old Atom-Molecule (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Fine Old Atom-Molecule)

Tambourine decorated with a picture of a ballet dancing cat (chromolitho)
6032445 Tambourine decorated with a picture of a ballet dancing cat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bears drinking beer, greetings from Bern, Switzerland (chromolitho)
6031953 Bears drinking beer, greetings from Bern, Switzerland (chromolitho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bears drinking beer, greetings from Bern, Switzerland)

Donkey dressed in dapper clothes (colour litho)
6031828 Donkey dressed in dapper clothes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey dressed in dapper clothes)

Terracotta Army warrior, Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, 3rd century BC (photo)
IMB4911393 Terracotta Army warrior, Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, 3rd century BC (photo) by Chinese School, (3rd century BC); Tomb of Qin shi Huang Di, Xianyang

Out for an Airing (engraving)
1627382 Out for an Airing (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out for an Airing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 September 1893)

Snowballing (engraving)
1615811 Snowballing (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowballing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1898)

Illustration for The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) London
CHT207675 Illustration for The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) London, 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Effigy whistle, Guanacaste, 300-500 (ceramic)
DBP424179 Effigy whistle, Guanacaste, 300-500 (ceramic) by Mesoamerican; height: 24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

The Boxing-Match (colour litho)
6013941 The Boxing-Match (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing-Match)

May I have the Pleasure? (colour litho)
6013933 May I have the Pleasure? (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: May I have the Pleasure)

Realization (colour litho)
6013930 Realization (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Realization. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

"In vain poor Thomas pulled the reins"(colour litho)
6013953 " In vain poor Thomas pulled the reins" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anticipation (colour litho)
6013931 Anticipation (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

Holiday Time (w / c on paper)
HMP89807 Holiday Time (w/c on paper) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); 23.8x18 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Jack On Shore, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030394 Jack On Shore, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack On Shore)

Fat bear leaving a restaurant full up after a meal (colour litho)
6000062 Fat bear leaving a restaurant full up after a meal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat bear leaving a restaurant full up after a meal)

Two frogs having breakfast in bed in Bath (colour litho)
6000018 Two frogs having breakfast in bed in Bath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two frogs having breakfast in bed in Bath)

Monkeys in a Guard Room Interior
RAF59187 Monkeys in a Guard Room Interior by Kessel, Ferdinand van (1648-96); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho)
5235427 Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cats in a classroom: the teacher is dozing and so the students are misbehaving (chromolitho)
5238639 Cats in a classroom: the teacher is dozing and so the students are misbehaving (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats in a classroom)

Story of a donkey (coloured engraving)
5998925 Story of a donkey (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story of a donkey)

Dogs dressed as a romantic couple (colour litho)
5999971 Dogs dressed as a romantic couple (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs dressed as a romantic couple)

Alphabetical lottery of animals (coloured engraving)
5998866 Alphabetical lottery of animals (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabetical lottery of animals)

Cat wearing a Father Christmas costume (chromolitho)
5996084 Cat wearing a Father Christmas costume (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a Father Christmas costume)

Cat on the telephone (colour litho)
5995989 Cat on the telephone (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat on the telephone. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cat wearing a large, wide-brimmed, ladies hat (colour litho)
5995977 Cat wearing a large, wide-brimmed, ladies hat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat wearing a large, wide-brimmed, ladies hat)

The Two Frogs, illustration from Little Peaching and Other Tales of Old Japan, c
2653970 The Two Frogs, illustration from Little Peaching and Other Tales of Old Japan, c. 1928 (colour litho) by Richardson

Dogs Masquerade (coloured engraving)
979190 Dogs Masquerade (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs Masquerade.); © Look and Learn

The Insects Ball (coloured engraving)
979148 The Insects Ball (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insects Ball.); © Look and Learn

Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho)
818456 Scene from The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, by the Brothers Grimm (colour litho) by Herrfurth, Oskar (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration by Arthur Rackham for A Midsummer Nights Dream
865917 Illustration by Arthur Rackham for A Midsummer Nights Dream by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904)
865023 William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman

Sun Wukong Exhaling Manzai Performers, 1836 (colour woodblock print)
882964 Sun Wukong Exhaling Manzai Performers, 1836 (colour woodblock print) by Utagawa Kuninao (1793-1854); 19.9x17.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The Monkey King)

A Victorian greeting card of a cat setting up an antique camera tripod, c
3603543 A Victorian greeting card of a cat setting up an antique camera tripod, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas card of cats and kittens near a fireplace drinking from bowls with
3603470 A Victorian Christmas card of cats and kittens near a fireplace drinking from bowls with spoons, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

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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.