Comical Collection (page 2)

China, Hainan Province, Hainan Island, Monkey Island Research park - a gorilla statue

Highland Scottish cat playing the bagpipes by Louis Wain Date: 1903

Radio presenter with giant snail
Radio presenter comes face to face with a giant snail -- a surprise guest on his show. Date: circa 1970s

A Lincolnshire Handicap by Heath Robinson
A race between cranes at the test ground of excavation specialists, Ruston-Bucyrus, who commissioned the ingenious Heath Robinson to draw a number of comical engineering drawings for a booklet

Gun dog with shooting cap, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Henri Poincare, caricature C015 / 6708
Henri Poincare, caricature

1920S Jazz Band
Experienced players in a West End (of London) workshop, who daily repair instruments belonging to famous bandsmen, have formed a band, thoroughly testing all the instruments! Date: 1920s

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century. Facey Romford and Lucy Somersville on the trail of a fast bag fox. Fresh as a four year old

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445. The mad king was 24 and the queen 15

Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho)
5996072 Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism: mottos of the week)

Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101415 Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marmottes administratives)

Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho)
5999970 Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho) by English School

Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals
This postcard titled Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals shows the many characters Albert Chevalier played. As the coster, fourth from right in the front row, he sang his famous coster songs

Swans in Transit
Swans in a boat, being transported from the River Thames to safer waters, during Henley Regatta time. Date: 1960s

Satyrus, Ourang Outang. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century
3052972 Satyrus, Ourang Outang. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century.; Private Collection

The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon
FLO4717873 The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon and Phillida, 1729

Un incendie chex un editeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101435 Un incendie chex un editeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un incendie chex un editeur)

La folie des grandeurs (colour litho)
3097794 La folie des grandeurs (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: La folie des grandeurs. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 27 March 1904.); © Look and Learn

The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850
3330940 The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration highlighting the security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner)

Goat and Hound (cut paper laid down on tissue)
1767559 Goat and Hound (cut paper laid down on tissue) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 17.1x31.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Un monsieur qui a des relations. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101426 Un monsieur qui a des relations. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un monsieur qui a des relations)

Une femme de gout (colour litho)
3097818 Une femme de gout (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une femme de gout. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 16 October 1904.); © Look and Learn

Progress no. 1 (w/c on paper)
STC174282 Progress no. 1 (w/c on paper) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Simia Lar, Great Gibbon. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century
3052977 Simia Lar, Great Gibbon. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century.; Private Collection

A clown performing a stunt
5616472 A clown performing a stunt; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a clown performing a stunt where he falls comically off a bicycle. Dated 19th Century)

Paul Boisselot in the role of Jules in "La Perruque de mon Oncle" at the Folies Dramatiques
5855413 Paul Boisselot in the role of Jules in "La Perruque de mon Oncle" at the Folies Dramatiques.; (add.info)

Comic scene "Arrest", 1913-1914. Creator: S. Ia. Mamontov. Comic scene "Arrest", 1913-1914
Comic scene "Arrest", 1913-1914. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Comic scene "Let's smoke", 1913-1914. Creator: S. Ia. Mamontov
Comic scene "Let's smoke", 1913-1914. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Man in a Clown Suit, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man in a Clown Suit, 1852-1866

Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866

Antoine Ravel as Courci, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as Courci, 1855-1859

Jerome Ravel as Burge, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Jerome Ravel as Burge, 1855-1859

Untitled: Similar to Françoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Untitled: Similar to Francoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Bibi, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Bibi, 1855-1859

Gabriel Ravel as Babilas, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as Babilas, 1855-1859

One Hundred Pictures by Kyosai (image 6 of 6), between 1863 and 1866. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
One Hundred Pictures by Kyosai (image 6 of 6), between 1863 and 1866

One Hundred Pictures by Kyosai (image 3 of 6), between 1863 and 1866. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
One Hundred Pictures by Kyosai (image 3 of 6), between 1863 and 1866

Inept Dilettante, between circa 1863 and circa 1866. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Inept Dilettante, between circa 1863 and circa 1866

Manzai: Comic Actor, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Manzai: Comic Actor, Mid-19th century

Usofuki, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Usofuki, 19th century

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Mask Group, First half of 19th century. Creator: Naito Toyomasa
Mask Group, First half of 19th century

Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone", 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain. Mr
Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone", 1857. Portrait from a photograph by Mayall. Henry Compton...has played the whole of that fine round of characters which are

Komischer Reiter (Comic Rider), 1921. Creator: Paul Klee
Komischer Reiter (Comic Rider), 1921

Comic Dancers in Mikawa Province (Mikawa, manzai), section of sheet no. 4 from the... 1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Comic Dancers in Mikawa Province (Mikawa, manzai), section of sheet no. 4 from the series "Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi harimaze zue)", 1852

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"Unleashing the Comical Genius: A Parade of Caricatures and Hilarious Antics. " Step right up to witness a comical extravaganza like no other. Our first act features none other than Richard Feynman, the brilliant physicist with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. Prepare to be captivated by his witty charm and clever antics. Next up is Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose caricature will leave you in stitches. This philosophical genius may have pondered life's deepest questions, but he also knew how to bring laughter with his eccentric personality. Dmitri Mendeleev takes center stage with his hilarious caricature. Watch as this renowned chemist playfully arranges elements on the periodic table while cracking jokes that will make your atoms shake with laughter. Join David Attenborough, the beloved British naturalist, as he guides us through a comical journey into the wild. His infectious enthusiasm and humorous anecdotes about nature's quirkiest creatures are sure to tickle your funny bone. David Hume makes an appearance in our comedic lineup with an uproarious caricature. This Scottish philosopher may have delved into deep thoughts on human nature, but he also had a knack for delivering punchlines that would leave even Socrates chuckling. Hold onto your hats as we unveil a Victorian scrap featuring a woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil. This cheeky scene from yesteryears reminds us that humor has always been part of our history – even when warding off supernatural beings. Prepare for side-splitting laughter as you witness a dentist pulling out teeth in Whitley Bay. This vintage image captures both pain and hilarity simultaneously – proof that sometimes comedy can arise from unexpected places. In an unforgettable spectacle, watch ponies go shopping. These adorable four-legged friends trot around stores picking out their favorite items – proving once again that animals know how to embrace their comical side.