Imitation Collection (page 7)

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

Cup and Saucer (gobelet litron et soucoupe deuxieme grandeur); Ground color painted by Antoine Capelle, French, active 1745 - 1800, Painted reserve and cameos attributed to Pierre-Andre Le Guay

John Haberle, Imitation, American, 1856-1933, 1887, oil on canvas

Prosper Louis Senat, Winter Quarters-Cape Ann, American, 1852-1925, 1886, etching in black on imitation Japan paper

Rag Ball
A couple wearing matching black and white outfits at a Rag Time Ball held at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Oh No
A stylised sculpted head with staring eyes and gaping mouth

Frog figure with artificial flower pot

Two frog figures with artificial flower pot

Pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) looking out of its nest, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Sunflower field, Common sunflowers -Helianthus annuus-

Man posing like a macho with his arms crossed

Leaf bush cricket or Leaf katydid -Tettigoniidae- emulating a green leaf, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Banded Demoiselles -Calopteryx splendens-, two males, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, female, on nettle leaf with dew, Bulgaria

Two Pale Clouded Yellows on a blade of grass, Golden Eight -Colias hyale-, Bulgaria

Chicken & Noodle Dish
View of an unspecified chicken and noodle dish on a marble table top set with matching crockery, mid to late twentieth century. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

Young boy and girl dressed as adults sitting on sofa, portrait

Mannequin with leg and arm removed

Young woman in mermaid costume sitting on shell, smiling, portrait

Mother watching daughter applying make-up

Red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) in snowy field, Japan

Statue
This is a copy of the Kresilas amazon. Black and white. Hadrians villa is a large Roman archaeological complex at Tivoli. The villa was constructed as a retreat from Rome for Roman Emperor Hadrian

Home Made Wigwam
Oppressed by the heat at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, Mr and Mrs John Brown shelter under an umbrella in imitation of the native American teepees on display

Goods for sale, Khan Al-Khali Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cosy Bulldog
Seven month old bulldog Overfen Shamus keeping warm in a sheepskin coat at Olympia where he is competing in the Ladies Kennel Associsation Championship, 4th November 1959

Beach Back View
Two women sitting on a beach, wearing dresses with matching hats. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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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.