Eccentric Collection (page 9)

Nice New, A well known character at Reading, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Nice New, A well known character at Reading, 1822. Portrait of an eccentric street peddler of Reading in Berkshire, who carried unwieldy baskets on each side being always stored with cakes

Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington Miser, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington Miser, 1822. Portrait of Cooke (c1725-1811) who is said to have chased away a doctor who had given him six days to live: Why, sir

Jane Lewson, Remarkable for her age and pecularities, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Jane Lewson, Remarkable for her age and pecularities, 1821. Portrait of elderly wealthy eccentric Jane Lewson (nee Vaughan, died 1816) who claimed to have been born in 1700

Daniel Dancer, Esq. - The Remarkable Miser, 1821. Creator: R Page
Daniel Dancer, Esq. - The Remarkable Miser, 1821. Portrait of notorious English miser and eccentric Daniel Dancer (1716-1794), who owned land and property but wore rags

Sneezing
Vintage engraving from 1883 of a man sneezing after getting pepper up his nose

M. Pernelet and his Pets, 1902. Creator: Unknown
M. Pernelet and his Pets, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, 1902]

Motor-Car Equipped with the New Storage Battery, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Motor-Car Equipped with the New Storage Battery, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, 1902]

Oliver W. the famous trotting ostrich, at Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville, 1903
867599 Oliver W. the famous trotting ostrich, at Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville, 1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Smart, sartorially-confident Gent at the seaside, resplendent in old school blazer and tartan cap on holiday, pictured on The Esplanade Sandown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England. Date: circa 1939

Tangled dead boughs of veteran Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Trimming up parts of raw clay, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Georgey a cock-horse, 1851. View of the corner of lower Grosvenor Street, Westminster, London, showing the entrance to the Mount coffee house

Schopenhauer, the German philosopher, c1911, (1911). Artist: Arthur Trevor Haddon
Schopenhauer, the German philosopher, c1911, (1911). Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) a German philosopher. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Sir Claude Macdonald, 1902. Artist: Joseph John Elliott
Sir Claude Macdonald, 1902. Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald (1852-1915), British soldier and diplomat. The Chinese War (1900-1901). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

A typical shepherd and his flock on the plains of Hungary, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

A Native of Dol, c1913. Artist: Charles JS Makin
A Native of Dol, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]

A Retainer from Central India, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Central India, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Crowned Pigeon, (Goura), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Assisted by Abdulla - The Ga-Ga Gallery, 1934. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - December 19, 1934. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1934]

Self-portrait wearing Glasses, 1775. Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Self-portrait wearing Glasses, 1775. Held at the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The French Pastellists of the Eighteenth Century by Haldane MacFall. [MacMillan and Co. Limited, London, 1909]

The Enthusiast (?The Gouty Angler?), 1850. Artist: HG Beckwith
The Enthusiast (?The Gouty Angler?), 1850. After Theodore Lane (1800?1828)

John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. Artist: William Giller
John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. After William Webb. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Les Facteur Roulin, 1888. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Les Facteur Roulin, 1888. From Van Gogh Paintings, introduction by Graham Reynolds. [Lindsay Drummond, Ltd & Les Editions du Chene, London & Paris, 1947]

A students ball, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A students ball, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Movement of solids, c1850. Illustrating mechanisms including gears, the escapement, governor, parallel motion, reciprocating to rotative motion, the eccentric, and the crank

Seb Rochford, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Seb Rochford, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Man taking monkey, dog and duck for a walk
Unusual Friends - a man taking a monkey, a bulldog and a duck for a walk along a city street. 1950s

Miss Iris Tree (Mrs Curtis Moffatt) wiht her son, 1920
Iris Tree (27 January 1897 13 April 1968) was an English poet, actress and artists model, described as a bohemian, an eccentric, a wit and an adventuress

Emu Mug Shot
In profile portrait of the head of a male Australian Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

Raymond Duncan
RAYMOND DUNCAN Eccentric older brother of dancer Isadora Duncan. Date: 1874 - 1966

Ezra F. Kendall, the natural eccentric comedian in his latest laughing success, A pair of kids. Date 1892

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Clavell Tower which is a folly above Hen Cliff at Kimmeridge Bay

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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.