Eccentric Collection

Italy, Venice, Antipope
Max Ernst (1891-1976), The Antipope, 1941

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Italy, The Disturbing muses
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), The Disturbing Muses, ca. 1956

England / West Wycombe
An atmosphere of the coaching days and memories of the eccentric Sir Francis Dashwood still lingers in West Wickham, Buckinghamshire, England

Fox Hunting / Accident
A hunting accident - " A squire-trap, by jove", cries Mytton, " a little more and I should have done it" ! English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) takes a tumble

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Mytton / Short Cut Home
The seat of John Mytton (1796- 1834), the eccentric English squire of Halston, Shropshire. The view is from the back showing a circular garden and extensive parkland. Date: 1820s

New Forest Snake Catcher
The New Forest snake catcher

The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving)
XIR154617 The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

The Mad Hatters Tea Party, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871

Walter Rothschild driving his team of zebras at Tring Park
Carriage drawn by a zebra driven by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring (where this photograph was taken), now part of the Natural History Museum, London

Red Indian Chief, Eastbourne, Sussex
Edward Blackmore, an Eastbourne plumber and adopted member of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe. In 1964 he travelled to South Dakota to meet the tribe, and during his visit he was made a Chief

Floating Vietnamese fishing village with rocky coastline

Prince Charles caricature
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (born 1948) captured in caricature levitating, perhaps a reference to his occasionally eccentric nature. Date: 1986

William Price as Druid
WILLIAM PRICE Welsh eccentric and druid

Typical Countrymen Long service estate employees at the Tunbridge Wells Agricultural show. George Wells ( East Peckham ), David Tolhurst ( Bayham Abbey ) and James Wells ( East Peckham ) 25 July 1928

Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire
Harry Macdonalds Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. Harry MacDonald (a Yorkshireman) came south and brought this cottage for 1, 000 in 1937

The Garden Model Village - Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green
Harry Macdonalds Model Village in the Garden of his Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. Harry MacDonald (a Yorkshireman) came south and brought this cottage for 1

Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap. 1936

Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home
William Heath Robinsons Ideal Home - " The Gadgets". Displayed at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at London Olympia. Date: 1934

Garden in Helgas Folly Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Bill of fare from Crystal Palace, 31 / 12 / 1853
Menu for the dinner in the Iguanodon and original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

The Union Club, 1801 (colour engraving)
XCF154194 The Union Club, 1801 (colour engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall Miss Elsie Carlisle 12 November 1919

Switzerland, Besel, Poet
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), The Poet

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Bunny Roger
Neil Munro (" Bunny" ) Roger (June 9, 1911 in London - April 27, 1997 in London) English couturier, war hero, and dandy

Nerval Photo
GERARD DE NERVAL French poet, eccentric if not actually mad, whose difficult life ended in suicide; photographed in the last year of his life. Date: 1808 - 1855

1829 Silhouette William & Frank Buckland 1829 Silhouette William & Frank Buckland
Silhouette first produced by Auguste Edouart of " William Buckland and his Wife and Son Frank, Examining Bucklands Natural History Collection

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

THE UMBRELLA COTTAGE
The quaint thatched Umbrella Cottage at Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

Josephin Peladan / Pcard
JOSEPHIN PELADAN French writer, occultist and eccentric

Eric Gill, sculptor and printmaker, at work
Arthur Eric Rowton Gill (1882 - 1940), English sculptor, printmaker and typeface designer, at work, using a magnifying glass. Date: 1930

Aubrey Beardsley, c1893. Creator: Frederick Hollyer
Aubrey Beardsley, c1893. Portrait of British artist and eccentric Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), a leading figure in the aesthetic movement

MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME
JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834

1833 Rev. William Buckland fossils colour
" The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Oxford 1833" Painted by Thomas Phillips

Modern Athenians plate 6 - Edinburgh
John Jeffrey (1775-1848) the younger and only brother of Francis, Lord Jeffrey, facing Charles Kilpartick Sharpe (1781-1851) a long resident of Edinburgh, eccentric in ways and dress

French Cake-Walker
According to the caption, the cakewalk was invented by the kangaroo, but that doesn t explain this ladys eccentric cakewalking costume - and is that a spear shes holding ?

Christmas decorations on a house in Clitheroe Lancashire UK
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Eccentic Club / 1900
Gentlemen of the club waiting for dinner

Clown on Bicycle Photo
Harry, a guest of the Mayors Fancy Dress Ball poses in his costume, (that of a clown), on a bicycle in his back garden

August Strindberg, writer (1849-1912), self-portrait, 1906-07. Creator: August Strindberg
August Strindberg, writer (1849-1912), self-portrait, 1906-07

August Strindberg (1849-1912), 1906-1907. Creator: August Strindberg
August Strindberg (1849-1912), 1906-1907. Self-portrait made with the so-called Wunderkameran

August Strindberg, 1906-1907. Creator: August Strindberg
August Strindberg, 1906-1907. Photographic self-portrait made with the so-called Wunderkameran

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"Embracing the Eccentric: Tales of Unconventional Adventures from Italy to England" In Venice, where eccentricity thrives, a masked Antipope roams the canals, adding intrigue to this enchanting city. Lord Walter Rothschild's zebra-drawn trap turns heads in London, a whimsical sight that captures the essence of his eccentric nature. "The Disturbing Muses" artwork in Italy leaves viewers puzzled and captivated by its unconventional beauty and thought-provoking imagery. A fox hunting accident takes an unexpected turn when an eccentric rider stumbles upon a hidden treasure buried deep within the English countryside. Beckford's Fonthill Abbey stands as a testament to his eccentric taste, with its grandeur and architectural marvels leaving visitors awe-struck. Shavington Day's unconventional hunting methods raise eyebrows as he embarks on daring adventures that defy traditional norms in pursuit of thrill. Mytton's audacious ride atop a bear astonishes onlookers in England's West Wycombe village - proof that true eccentrics fearlessly embrace life's wildest moments. Beckford's Fonthill Abbey continues to inspire awe with its extravagant design and opulent interiors - a testament to one man's unapologetic eccentricity. Mytton takes an infamous shortcut home through treacherous terrain, showcasing his fearless spirit and disregard for conventional paths. The New Forest Snake Catcher mesmerizes locals with their peculiar ability to handle venomous serpents without fear or harm - truly an eccentric profession. Walter Rothschild drives his team of zebras through Tring Park, defying expectations once again with his love for exotic animals and adventurous pursuits. From Italy’s mysterious art scene to England’s daring escapades, these tales highlight individuals who embraced their eccentricities, leaving a lasting impression on the world around them.