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Eccentric Collection (page 4)

"Embracing the Eccentric: Tales of Unconventional Adventures from Italy to England" In Venice, where eccentricity thrives, a masked Antipope roams the canals

Background imageEccentric Collection: Mick Jagger. Creator: Dan Springer

Mick Jagger. Creator: Dan Springer
Mick Jagger

Background imageEccentric Collection: Andy Warhol. Creator: Dan Springer

Andy Warhol. Creator: Dan Springer
Andy Warhol

Background imageEccentric Collection: Francesconi (etching)

Francesconi (etching)
1067360 Francesconi (etching) by Chahine, Edgar (1874-1947); 19.1x16.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. Arthur Kramer, Sr

Background imageEccentric Collection: Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut, (gouache on paper)

Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut, (gouache on paper)
655887 Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut, (gouache on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 69x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Easter greetings card (colour litho)

Easter greetings card (colour litho)
CHT205953 Easter greetings card (colour litho) by Kuderna, F. (fl.1910); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageEccentric Collection: Commodore Hawser Trunnion, illustration for Characters of Romance, published by William Heinemann

Commodore Hawser Trunnion, illustration for Characters of Romance, published by William Heinemann
ELB109866 Commodore Hawser Trunnion, illustration for Characters of Romance, published by William Heinemann, 1900 (pen & ink and colour wash drawing on paper) by Nicholson

Background imageEccentric Collection: A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)

A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)
7235381 A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)

Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233116 Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Victorian London - Amenities of the Road

Victorian London - Amenities of the Road
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Surreal chracaters riding on a horse and cart

Background imageEccentric Collection: Victorian London - Lemonade Vendor

Victorian London - Lemonade Vendor
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A character sketch of a selling lemonade on the street

Background imageEccentric Collection: The enchantment of Don Quixote

The enchantment of Don Quixote
" The enchantment of Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageEccentric Collection: Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph)

Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph)
7232936 Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178135 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger (colour litho)

Illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger (colour litho)
PCT3601816 Illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: To fight against the cold of his icy home)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Venus and Cupid, c. 1525 (oil on wood)

Venus and Cupid, c. 1525 (oil on wood)
3598532 Venus and Cupid, c.1525 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 81.3x54.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Cupid Complaining to Venus)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178153 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defeat of the Lion and Crocodile)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178138 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron besieges Seringapatam)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178136 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron knighting the Fish-Woman)

Background imageEccentric Collection: A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho)

A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho)
7171063 A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jain temple on Mount Abu)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178149 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron on his Voyage to Africa)

Background imageEccentric Collection: The Jolly Sailor (colour litho)

The Jolly Sailor (colour litho)
7181920 The Jolly Sailor (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jolly Sailor)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178143 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEccentric Collection: IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178134 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron takes leave of the Royal Family)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Baron Munchausen (engraving)

Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178129 Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Munchausen. Illustration for The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen)

Background imageEccentric Collection: A Stump Orator, 1899. Creator: Philip William May

A Stump Orator, 1899. Creator: Philip William May
A Stump Orator, 1899

Background imageEccentric Collection: Portrait of Oscar Loew, Circa 1876. Creator: CH McCallister

Portrait of Oscar Loew, Circa 1876. Creator: CH McCallister
Portrait of Oscar Loew, Circa 1876

Background imageEccentric Collection: Benjamin Starkey, eccentric (engraving)

Benjamin Starkey, eccentric (engraving)
3654672 Benjamin Starkey, eccentric (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Starkey, eccentric)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Gentlemans dark green umbrella, 1790s (cotton, whalebone & ivory)

Gentlemans dark green umbrella, 1790s (cotton, whalebone & ivory)
3742209 Gentlemans dark green umbrella, 1790s (cotton, whalebone & ivory) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrim

Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrim
5615832 Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by Thomas Dalziel (1823-1906)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Ouida, 1893 (litho)

Ouida, 1893 (litho)
KDC384269 Ouida, 1893 (litho) by Beau, Adolphe (1828-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisa de la Ramee (1839-1908); bestseller novelist of the Victorian era; animal lover; ); English

Background imageEccentric Collection: Tureen stand, c. 1750-60 (porcelain, enameled)

Tureen stand, c. 1750-60 (porcelain, enameled)
1069564 Tureen stand, c.1750-60 (porcelain, enameled) by Chinese School (18th century); 4.4x44.5x35.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The husbands arms, at left)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Portrait of an actress (b / w photo)

Portrait of an actress (b / w photo)
489132 Portrait of an actress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown provincial actress, made to sell as a postcard when her company visited St)

Background imageEccentric Collection: The Poor Poet, 1839 (oil on canvas)

The Poor Poet, 1839 (oil on canvas)
AKV406790 The Poor Poet, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 26.3x44.7 cm; Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Der Arme Poet; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German

Background imageEccentric Collection: 'There was a Young Lady of Lucca, whose lovers completely forsook her', from A Book of Nonsense

"There was a Young Lady of Lucca, whose lovers completely forsook her", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386698 " There was a Young Lady of Lucca, whose lovers completely forsook her", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Background imageEccentric Collection: 'There was an Old Person whose habits induced him to feed upon Rabbits', from A Book of Nonsense

"There was an Old Person whose habits induced him to feed upon Rabbits", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386641 " There was an Old Person whose habits induced him to feed upon Rabbits", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Background imageEccentric Collection: 'There was an Old Person of Troy, whose drink was warm brandy and soy', from A Book of Nonsense

"There was an Old Person of Troy, whose drink was warm brandy and soy", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386607 " There was an Old Person of Troy, whose drink was warm brandy and soy", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Background imageEccentric Collection: Eccentric Flying Machine (chromolitho)

Eccentric Flying Machine (chromolitho)
732815 Eccentric Flying Machine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eccentric Flying Machine.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageEccentric Collection: Eccentric Vintage Carriage (chromolitho)

Eccentric Vintage Carriage (chromolitho)
732814 Eccentric Vintage Carriage (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eccentric Vintage Carriage.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageEccentric Collection: Billy Button - A Bristol Character (oil on panel)

Billy Button - A Bristol Character (oil on panel)
2829457 Billy Button - A Bristol Character (oil on panel) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 18.7x13.7 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageEccentric Collection: A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches

A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches, kicks and trickles of ink (Colour Litho)
2815163 A tumultuous and comical scene on the Bohemian Diet: slaps, punches, kicks and trickles of ink (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageEccentric Collection: Arrival in Milan of the stables of the famous Sahara emperor, James I (colour litho)

Arrival in Milan of the stables of the famous Sahara emperor, James I (colour litho)
2814809 Arrival in Milan of the stables of the famous Sahara emperor, James I (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Lord Timothy Dexter Mansion, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA (colour litho)

Lord Timothy Dexter Mansion, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA (colour litho)
2800543 Lord Timothy Dexter Mansion, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Timothy Dexter Mansion, Newburyport)

Background imageEccentric Collection: Comic postcard, Couple in strange bathing costumes Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple in strange bathing costumes Date: early 20th century

Background imageEccentric Collection: An overly pampered pig (litho)

An overly pampered pig (litho)
2795589 An overly pampered pig (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An overly pampered pig. Un porc trop choye)

Background imageEccentric Collection: An eccentric dance routine called Fidgety Feet

An eccentric dance routine called Fidgety Feet performed by Edward Allen, performer in Hit the Deck, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageEccentric Collection: Beryl Wallace picked by The Dance Magazine as

Beryl Wallace picked by The Dance Magazine as the typical Earl Carroll Girl (Floradora 1930 Model) - she was one of the leading performers of Earl Carrolls Vanities

Background imageEccentric Collection: Sally Osman dancer in St Louis night clubs, 1930

Sally Osman dancer in St Louis night clubs, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageEccentric Collection: A portrait of the American dancer Barrie Oliver, 1929

A portrait of the American dancer Barrie Oliver, 1929 appearing in Charlots revue in London Date: 1929



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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.