Imitation Collection

USA, White Flag
Jasper Johns (1930), White Flag, 1955

Dream Falls - Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Fall Color. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 50, 000 acres stretching over 13 miles

Sleeping or drunken satyr known as the Barberini Faun, Roman marble copy
Greek civilization, 3rd century. Sleeping or drunken satyr known as the Barberini Faun. Roman marble copy

Iceland, Reykjavik, Solfar (Sun Voyager), iconic stainless-steel modern sculpture representing a Viking longboat by Jon Gunnar Arnason

he Grand Canal Gondola Ride at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Fan with Fairies
A highly ornamental lace folding fan by Duvelleroy of Paris with painted scenes depicting fairies by a pond & with sticks carved in imitation of feathers

Elevated view of casinos on The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Into the Mystic - Scotland Forest
In Scotland, between The River Garry and Loch Oich, near the Village of Invergarry is a magical unnamed mossy forest. On this cold December morning a rare event occurred

Scottish forest In Scotland, between The River Garry and Loch Oich, near the Village of Invergarry is a magical unnamed magical mossy forest that looks like its right out of a fairytale

Into the Mystic #2
In Scotland, between The River Garry and Loch Oich, near the Village of Invergarry is a magical unnamed magical mossy forest that looks like its right out of a fairytale

Illustration of imitating car crash using crash test dummy

Advert for Courtaulds Rayons 1936
The miracle of Rayons. Rayon is what you used to call artifical silk. Its name was changed because it isn t silk and it isn t artificial. It is beautiful thread

Adult mayfly fly

RF- Waves of the North Sea washing onto Weybourne beach, Norfolk, UK. August 2014

A Texan displays his pride of the lone star state with his custom cowboy boots A Texan displays his pride of the lone star state with his custom cowboy boots

American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display, calling as they walk along together, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA, March

Impersonator M. R. Bertin in an imitation of Mme Anna Thibaud
The famousFrench female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Mme Anna Thibaud Date: Pre-1920s

The famous female impersonator M. R. Bertin
The famous female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Tan-Ichi Date: Pre-1920s

Impersonator M. R. Bertin in an imitation of Clotilde Algeria
The famous French female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Clotilde Algeria Date: Pre-1920s

Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia as a cadet sailor
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918) (third from right) with his troupe of sailor cadets'. Date: circa 1913

Advert for Faulkner Jewellery, London
An advert for Faulkner's Diamonds, a Jeweller owned by Arthur O. Faulkner on Regent Street, London. The advert claims to be known all over the world as the finest imitations of diamonds ever

Vergil's First Eclogue Woodcuts
A series of three woodcut prints (first state) depicting scenes of nature under light and dark skies. These subjects were used from Ambrose Phillips imitation of Vergil's First Eclogue (1821)

Mrs. Valtat Sewing and Her Son Jean; Mme. Valtat Cousant et son Fils Jean, (oil on canvas)
656501 Mrs. Valtat Sewing and Her Son Jean; Mme. Valtat Cousant et son Fils Jean, (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 50x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs)

No. 2: Chinese boys copying paintings and writing Japanese, from the series "Children... c. 1791
No. 2: Chinese boys copying paintings and writing Japanese, from the series " Children Say This is Japan! and Imitate the Games They See in Picturebooks (Yodo iu koitsu wa Nippon)

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

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)

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

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

Morning Sunlight Glowing Behind Autumn Tree Oil Painting
Morning sunlight reflecting through an Autumn tree on a hill. Original oil painting on canvas, painted by the photographer, Judi Parkinson

Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Basketweave Pattern, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1730-1800

Pear-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Stylized Dragons and Stylized "Shou"
Pear-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Stylized Dragons and Stylized " Shou" (Longevity) Character, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1730-1800

King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196793 King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 12x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Berlin faux pietra dura and micromosaic coffee can and saucer, c. 1810-15 (ceramic)
yellow, birds, style, imitation, cup, ceramics, micromosaic, doves, coffee cup, micro mosaic, micro-mosaic, pattern, neoclassical, saucer, porcelain, mock, butterfly, neo classical, coffee can, blue

Imitation banknote etched by George Cruikshank in 1818, satirising the inflication of capital punishment for forgery
3635120 Imitation banknote etched by George Cruikshank in 1818, satirising the inflication of capital punishment for forgery (engraving) by English School

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c. 1550-1600 (oil on panel)
3704072 Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-1600 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 41.3x30.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Mr Moses Keans imitation of Hendersons Hamlet (engraving)
583414 Mr Moses Keans imitation of Hendersons Hamlet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving)
2655413 Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Comic postcard, The saint and the sinner Date: early 20th century

Taking after Dad, Boy smoking in soldiers uniform (b / w photo)
3093625 Taking after Dad, Boy smoking in soldiers uniform (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking after Dad, Boy smoking in soldiers uniform)

Dollys first drawing (engraving)
6007146 Dollys first drawing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dollys first drawing)

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

Zuni men imitating the Dance of the Ye bi chai Gods of the Navahos. Lithograph after a painting by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology

Vase, c. 1906 (dark blue glass imitating lapis lazuli)
499768 Vase, c.1906 (dark blue glass imitating lapis lazuli) by Goldberg, Carl (1891-1938); 8.1x10.35 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Berenice H

Front cover for the score of Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) (colour litho)
CHT165854 Front cover for the score of Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Art of Imitation: From Dream Falls to Sun Voyager" Imitation, a fascinating concept that transcends boundaries and eras. In Tahquamenon Falls State Park, USA, nature imitates a dream as Dream Falls cascades gracefully down the rocks. A symbol of serenity and beauty. In another corner of the world, a white flag flutters in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Sun Voyager stands tall as an iconic stainless-steel sculpture imitating a Viking longboat by Jon Gunnar Arnason. It represents the spirit of exploration and adventure. Venturing into Las Vegas, Nevada, we find imitation taking on different forms. The Grand Canal Gondola Ride at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino mimics the romantic charm of Venice's waterways while offering an unforgettable experience in America's entertainment capital. As night falls over The Strip in Las Vegas, casinos rise like giants imitating each other's grandeur. An elevated view showcases their dazzling lights and extravagant architecture—a testament to human creativity inspired by competition. But imitation is not limited to man-made wonders alone; it can also be found within ancient artistry. Roman marble copies reveal Sleeping or drunken satyrs known as the Barberini Faun—an imitation that preserves history for generations to come. Journeying into Scotland's mystical forests reveals yet another facet of imitation—nature mirroring itself through towering trees and lush greenery. Into the Mystic #2 captures this enchantment with its ethereal illustration. Sometimes even accidents are replicated for educational purposes—the crash test dummy imitates car crashes to enhance safety measures on our roads—a stark reminder that they are save lives too. And let us not forget fashion. Courtaulds Rayons 1936 advertisement showcases how clothing can mimic elegance and style from one era to another—an everlasting trend born out of inspiration from yesteryears' glamour.