Imitation Collection (page 6)

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

Owl Butterfly (Caligo idomeneus), wings showing eye-spots

Ceramic plate. Decorated head matron. Greek imitation. 3rd c
Phiale or patera, libation bowl. Ceramic plate. Decorated head matron. Greek imitation. 3rd century BC. From Bari, Italy. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Faience scarabs. 7th-6th centuries BC. From Isis Tomb, Italy
Faience scarabs. a) Egyptian, probably with the name of Psammetichus I (664-610 BC), b) Type imitated in the Aegean area, c) Maybe made A?a?A?a?in Phoenicia, d) Possibly made A?a?A?a

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471). Lugd
Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471). German writer and mystic monk. De imitatione Christi (The Imitation of Christ). Incunable. Book One. Folio I. Chapter I. Printed in Lugduni, 1489. Episcopal Library

Superior China with raised flowers, Plate 71
Superior China covered with imitation green moss and raised flowers, Plate 71. Date: circa 1880s

Superior China with raised flowers, Plate 70
Superior China covered with imitation green moss and raised flowers, Plate 70. Date: circa 1880s

Compact with Open Fan
Compact & fan with diamante decoration & silk tassel. The open fan has pierced sticks of ivory or imitation ivory. The compact has lipstick, powder puff & a mirror. Date: circa 1915

Seletion of sterling silver, electro-plate knives 1929
A seletion of sterling silver and electro-plated knives with ivory or mother-of-pearl handles. Products available from the Harrods catalogue cutlery department. Date: 1929

Girl admiring a poppy
A girl dressed in imitation of a poppy in a polonaise dress and pantelettes shades herself beneath a parasol as she looks at a poppy with its head held high

A Sing-Song within the Firing Line
Sketches drawn by a sergeant with the B.E.F. of an evenings entertainment at the Front, showing various talents on display from an opera singer giving a recital

Silhouette of a woman in Ciro pearls. Date: circa 1940s

Collection Etchings Engravings Imitation Drawings
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Portrait G. B Piranesi imitation antique bust
Artokoloro

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Miniature Vase Qing dynasty 1644-1911 Qianlong period
Artokoloro

Scottish forest close up of branch in Autumn
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

The Goose Mans Fountain in Nuremberg, Germany
Antique illustration of The Goose Mans Fountain in Nuremberg, Germany

Artificial bait fish
Illustration of a Artificial bait fish

The so-called aApoxyomenosa (athe Scrapera)
Antique illustration engraving of the so-called Apoxyomenosa (the Scrapera) by Lysippus

Fall Trees Along Loch Oich near Invergarry Scotland
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

Secret Falls - Rock River Falls
A very secluded waterfall surrounded in Fall colors, located in a remote part of Michigans Upper Peninsula. A long exposure was used to create surreal movement in the flowing water

Skiers descending down artificial slope

Hare used as lure

Illustration of butterfly with injured wing after attack on imitation eye

Illustration of Ladybird (Coccinellidae) next to cockroach that looks like a ladybird

Illustration of silk moth with spread wings showing imitation eyes, and closed wings

Angkor Wat at Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok Thailand
Close-up on miniature replica of Angkor Wat at Wat Phra Kaew temple (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) at Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Close up of Angkor Wat at Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok Thailand
Entrance to the transverse corridor miniature replica of Angkor Wat at Wat Phra Kaew temple (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) at Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Visitors walk up the stairs of Angkor Wat
Ankor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world

Mimic filefish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Tiny cryptic brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral
Tiny cryptic unidentified brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mimic filefish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) mimics black-saddled toby with a red black coral bush behind, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Octopus fleeing mimicking a flounder, North Sulawesi
Octopus fleeing mimicking a flounder, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, North Sulawesi
White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Source Size = 1897 x 2540
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL IN SOUTH AFRICA: " A tiny crystal to be used for the gratification of female vanity, in imitation of a lust of personal adornment essentially barbaric

Source Size = 1595 x 1806
The Paris International Exhibition: French Cashmere, a Perfect Imitation of Indian Cashmere, France, 1867

British Shield, Imitation of Roman Scutum

Paul Gauguin (French, 1867 - 1939), Locusts and Ants: A Memory of Martinique (Les cigales et les fourmis), 1889, lithograph in black on imitation japan paper

French 18th Century, Imitation d anacreon: Le portrait d iris, etching

French 18th Century, Autre imitation: L amour mouille, etching

Worship of M. Courbet, realistic imitation of the adoration of the Magi. engraving 1855

Scene from Lubbert Lubbertze, ennobled peasant, an imitation by M. van Breda of George Dandin by Moliere, Jacobus Buys, 1761

Imitation of Real Lace, Needlework, 19th Century Embroidery

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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.