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"Imitating the Artistic Tapestry: From Music Covers to Engravings and More" Step into the world of imitation, where artistry knows no bounds

Background imageImitating Collection: Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

Background imageImitating Collection: Marbled white (Melanargia galathea), on a marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre), Siegerland

Marbled white (Melanargia galathea), on a marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre), Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
adaption, adaptions, animals, asteracea, asteraceae, autumn aster, bloom, blossoms, brush-footed butterflies, brush-footed butterfly, butterflies, butterfly, camouflaged, camouflaging, cirsium

Background imageImitating Collection: Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina), in flight, high-speed nature photo, Siegerland

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina), in flight, high-speed nature photo, Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
adaption, adaptions, animals, brush-footed butterflies, brush-footed butterfly, butterflies, butterfly, camouflaged, camouflaging, copy, deception, deceptions, deserted, diurnal butterflies

Background imageImitating Collection: 73 Bleecker St. New York, NY. Creator: Chris Suspect

73 Bleecker St. New York, NY. Creator: Chris Suspect
73 Bleecker St. New York, NY

Background imageImitating Collection: Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)

Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101442 Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906)

Background imageImitating Collection: Esprit d imitation (colour litho)

Esprit d imitation (colour litho)
3097822 Esprit d imitation (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esprit d imitation. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 18 September 1904.); © Look and Learn

Background imageImitating Collection: Cocktail (colour litho)

Cocktail (colour litho)
3097783 Cocktail (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocktail. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 10 January 1904.); © Look and Learn

Background imageImitating Collection: Graining and marbling, imitating oak and marble on white wood (colour photo)

Graining and marbling, imitating oak and marble on white wood (colour photo)
3623838 Graining and marbling, imitating oak and marble on white wood (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graining and marbling)

Background imageImitating Collection: Living Bronzes at the London Hippodrome

Living Bronzes at the London Hippodrome
The Three Olympiers, who posed as some of the finest bronze figures in classical art in an act at the London Hippodrome in May 1906

Background imageImitating Collection: The Jackdaw and the Peacocks, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Jackdaw and the Peacocks, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504419 The Jackdaw and the Peacocks, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageImitating Collection: The Salute (oil on canvas)

The Salute (oil on canvas)
615827 The Salute (oil on canvas) by Monge, Jules (1855-1934); 46.4x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageImitating Collection: The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas)

The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas)
493270 The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Maurice (1832-1909); 130.2x96.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageImitating Collection: Mother, allow me to introduce to you - my wife (engraving)

Mother, allow me to introduce to you - my wife (engraving)
559932 Mother, allow me to introduce to you - my wife (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother, allow me to introduce to you - my wife)

Background imageImitating Collection: Childrens Games (Jeux des Enfants), 1731. Creator: Francois Bernard Lepicie

Childrens Games (Jeux des Enfants), 1731. Creator: Francois Bernard Lepicie
Childrens Games (Jeux des Enfants), 1731

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitations at Drury-Lane Theatre (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Secon

Imitations at Drury-Lane Theatre (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

Background imageImitating Collection: The Ass, Jealous of the Attention the Dog Is Getting From His Master, Looks to Imitate

The Ass, Jealous of the Attention the Dog Is Getting From His Master, Looks to Imitate Him by Jumping at the Masters Neck. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Third state of four

Background imageImitating Collection: Monochrome image of two gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) waddling in line across a snowy slope

Monochrome image of two gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) waddling in line across a snowy slope, holding their flippers out for balance. Each one has a white chest, and black and white head

Background imageImitating Collection: Chess Being Played With Little People

Chess Being Played With Little People

Background imageImitating Collection: Mockingbirds (Mimidae); Galapagos, Equador

Mockingbirds (Mimidae); Galapagos, Equador

Background imageImitating Collection: Horse Head Grasshopper -Pseudoproscopia latirostris-, Tambopata Nature Reserve

Horse Head Grasshopper -Pseudoproscopia latirostris-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Background imageImitating Collection: Hornet mimic hoverfly -Volucella zonaria-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Hornet mimic hoverfly -Volucella zonaria-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageImitating Collection: Household servants sharing a laugh, 1900

Household servants sharing a laugh, 1900
Servants imitating the lady of the house, circa 1900. Hand-colored woodcut of a Charles Dana Gibson illustration

Background imageImitating Collection: A young girl plays nurse to her Little Lulu doll

A young girl plays nurse to her Little Lulu doll
United States: c. 1942. A young girl plays nurse to her Little Lulu doll. Valuable resources were conserved for the war effort, as the apron and cap were made from flour sacks

Background imageImitating Collection: Boy Imitating Guardsman

Boy Imitating Guardsman
A little boy wearing boots and a paper hat, imitating a guardsman, probably at Whitehall, central London. Date: November 1932

Background imageImitating Collection: Dog - mongrels play, imitating aggression (the

Dog - mongrels play, imitating aggression (the smaller and weaker dog especially), and roam free on a beach in Sabang. Palawan, Philippines. February

Background imageImitating Collection: A young girl plays with her new all-vinyl plastic doll that can be washed without fear of damage

A young girl plays with her new all-vinyl plastic doll that can be washed without fear of damage
United States: 1949. A young girl plays with her new all-vinyl plastic doll that can be washed without fear of damage. It is manufactured by the Jay-Zee Doll Company from Marvinol vinyl resin

Background imageImitating Collection: KIds At The Controls

KIds At The Controls
United States: c. 1935. A couple of kids pretend to run the steam shovel at a mine while the fathers stand by. One is wearing an NRA (National Recovery Act) sign on his chest

Background imageImitating Collection: A Boy Imitates His Father

A Boy Imitates His Father
United States: c. 1955. A small boy imitates his fathers pose in confronting the bad dog

Background imageImitating Collection: Design for Linoleum / Floor Covering

Design for Linoleum / Floor Covering in green, red and gold. Gouache on squared cartridge paper. Silver Studio. circa 1935

Background imageImitating Collection: Human evolution, conceptual artwork

Human evolution, conceptual artwork
Human evolution. Conceptual artwork showing how behaviour observed in modern chimpanzees, such as digging roots out of the ground, may be similar to that used by early humans

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0293

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0293
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation honeycomb C014 / 0294

Imitation honeycomb C014 / 0294
Imitation honeycomb. Section of material with a design based on the honeycomb structure of bee hives. This structure gives the material great strength whilst keeping its weight to a minimum

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0291

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0291
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a section through acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0292

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0292
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0290

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0290
Imitation honeycomb filling. Top down view of acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation skin C014 / 0286

Imitation skin C014 / 0286
Imitation skin. Close-up of the surface of a latex material designed to mimic the look and feel of human skin. The skin is made by SkinBag and is used for fashion clothing and accessories

Background imageImitating Collection: Artificial pebbles C014 / 0283

Artificial pebbles C014 / 0283
Artificial pebbles. Close-up of a building material (left) made to resemble pebbles (right)

Background imageImitating Collection: Iridescence C014 / 0284

Iridescence C014 / 0284
Iridescence. Butterfly with iridescent wings on a surface coated with iridescent material. Iridescence is caused by the tiny microstructures of the surface reflecting light in different ways

Background imageImitating Collection: Artificial mould C014 / 0281

Artificial mould C014 / 0281
Artificial mould. Close-up of material designed to resemble mould (fungus). This material is used for decorative flocking effects on material surfaces

Background imageImitating Collection: Hook and loop fastener C014 / 0321

Hook and loop fastener C014 / 0321
Hook and loop fastener. Close-up of a hook and loop fastener showing the hooks (right) clinging to the loops (left). These common fasteners were inspired by the prickly burrs used by some plants to

Background imageImitating Collection: Shark-skin-inspired antibacterial surface

Shark-skin-inspired antibacterial surface. Close-up of Sharklet an antibacterial material whose surface structure was inspired by the microstructures found on the surface of shark skin

Background imageImitating Collection: Artificial gecko feet adhesive C014 / 0313

Artificial gecko feet adhesive C014 / 0313
Artificial gecko feet adhesive. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a material that uses a similar structure to that of a geckos foot

Background imageImitating Collection: Fabric inspired by pine cones C014 / 0308

Fabric inspired by pine cones C014 / 0308
Fabric inspired by pine cones. Close-up of the surface of a climate-sensitive fabric that reacts to temperature and humidity in a similar manner to that of pines cones

Background imageImitating Collection: Hydrophobic paint C014 / 0237

Hydrophobic paint C014 / 0237
Hydrophobic paint. Close-up of a surface coated in paint that repels water (hydrophobic). This paint has been developed by studying and replicating structures found in nature

Background imageImitating Collection: Hydrophobic paint C014 / 0236

Hydrophobic paint C014 / 0236
Hydrophobic paint. Close-up of a surface coated in paint that repels water (hydrophobic). This paint has been developed by studying and replicating structures found in nature

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation mother of pearl fabric C014 / 0231

Imitation mother of pearl fabric C014 / 0231
Imitation mother of pearl fabric. Close-up of a fabric made using plastic that has been treated to look like mother of pearl

Background imageImitating Collection: Imitation mother of pearl fabric C014 / 0230

Imitation mother of pearl fabric C014 / 0230
Imitation mother of pearl fabric. Close-up of a fabric made using plastic that has been treated to look like mother of pearl

Background imageImitating Collection: Leafy seadragon - in algae under a petty, Wool Bay, South Australia TED00704

Leafy seadragon - in algae under a petty, Wool Bay, South Australia TED00704
AUS-1957 Leafy seadragon - in algae under a jetty Wool Bay, South Australia Phycodorus eques John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401



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"Imitating the Artistic Tapestry: From Music Covers to Engravings and More" Step into the world of imitation, where artistry knows no bounds. Discover the captivating music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, a visual symphony that brings melodies to life. Located at 73 Bleecker St. In New York City, this creation by Chris Suspect transports you to a realm of enchantment. Explore the realm of Soins hygieniques through an exquisite illustration for Le Pele-Mele from 1906. With vibrant colors and meticulous detail, this lithograph captures the essence of personal care in a visually striking manner. Delve deeper into artistic mimicry with Esprit d'imitation, another mesmerizing color lithograph that showcases the power of replication. Witness how imitation can be transformed into an art form itself. Indulge your senses with a colorful cocktail captured in yet another stunning lithograph. Let its hues tantalize your taste buds as you appreciate how even beverages can be imitated artistically. Marvel at Graining and marbling techniques that imitate oak and marble on white wood through a captivating color photograph. See firsthand how craftsmanship can create illusions so convincing they deceive our eyes. Experience Living Bronzes at the London Hippodrome as they come alive before your very eyes. This spectacle blurs boundaries between reality and imitation, leaving audiences spellbound by their lifelike performances. Enter Aesop's fables through The Jackdaw and the Peacocks engraving from A Hundred Fables collection published in 1903. Immerse yourself in timeless tales brought to life through intricate etchings that captivate both young and old alike. Gaze upon The Salute, an oil painting on canvas that pays homage to beauty captured within moments frozen in time. Appreciate how brushstrokes skillfully imitate reality while evoking emotions deep within our souls.