Menagerie Collection

A Select Committee, 1891, (c1930). Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
A Select Committee, 1891, (c1930). Anthropomorphic depiction of exotic birds including macaws, parrots, and sulphur-crested cockatoos. Painting in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Indian miniature, animal kindness ahimsa
An Indian Rajput style miniature dating to 19th century showing Ahimsa. Ahimsa is a tenet of the Indian Religions (Hinduism)

The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie, 1850
Engraving showing Ellen Bright (1832-1850), a Lion Queen animal trainer, being attacked by a tiger during the course of a performance at Wombwells Menagerie, Chatham, January 1850

Circus Poster / Polito s
A poster for Politos Menagerie advertising a horned horse (or nilghau), a zebra, an elephant and a fully grown lion!

Bonzo - Bostocks remarkable Sea lion
Bonzo a remarkable performing Sea Lion at Bostock and Wombwells Travelling Circus - pictures with trainer Zetta Hills Date: circa 1926

Circus Poster / Polito s
A poster for Politos Menagerie advertising a royal tiger, a fiery lynx, an ursine sloth and a pelican

Morning in Menagerie
Morning in the menagerie - the animals are washed and fed in preparation for the days activities

Zoological gardens by B. Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Jeremiah or George Wombwell (1777 - 1850), English zoo owner, who achieved fame and fortune with Wombwell's Travelling Menagerie, pictured shortly before his death. Date: 1850

Exeter Change, Westminster
Interior view of Politos Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand, Westminster, London, 1812

Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) in His Zoo, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XKH141007 Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) in His Zoo, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 200x271 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Exeter Change by Charles Robinson
A visit to the menagerie at Exeter Change, one of the many picturesque buildings in the Strand destroyed by road widening in 1830. Built on the site of St

Wombwells Menagerie at Windsor Castle, 1847
Engraving showing the tents of Wombwells Menagerie in the Great Quadrangle of Windsor Castle during the Windsor Michaelmas Fair, October 1847

From the forest to the laid table (colour litho)
2778188 From the forest to the laid table (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the forest to the laid table)

A Bear in a ballroom, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR661449 A Bear in a ballroom, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 21st June 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Surrey Zoological Gardens, Walworth, London, England. Engraving after the drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. In about 1830 Edward Cross kept his menagerie here

1806 Boxing Australian kangaroo in zoo
1806 " Kangaroo" Copper engraving of a keeper attempting to box a kangaroo. First image of a boxing kangaroo, now an australian national icon

Menagerie Managerie kinds birds corner balustrade
The Menagerie The Managerie, The Menagerie. All kinds of birds on the corner of a balustrade with an ornamental vase. Among the birds are cockatoos, parrots and parakeets

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visiting Wombwells Menager
Engraving showing Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children looking at the animals of Wombwells Menagerie, which had brought all its animals to the Great Quadrangle of Windsor Castle for

Shipping wild animals in the London Docks
Animals of Messrs. Howe and Cushings menagerie being loaded at the London Docks. An elephant is being hoisted up by a chain and girth to be put on board the ship, while a cage full of lions

England / London / Tower
Visitors are shown some of the principal sights, including the lion in the menagerie which, after a regrettable episode, was transferred elsewhere for security reasons

Boys riding a zebra at the zoo (b/w photo)
8625778 Boys riding a zebra at the zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys riding a zebra at the zoo)

London: The Zoo, 1928 (litho)
8629740 London: The Zoo, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zoo, 1928)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634291 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634290 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635926 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

They have brought their young ones with them (colour litho)
8650809 They have brought their young ones with them (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They have brought their young ones with them)

Monkeys at London Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park (colour litho)
8635478 Monkeys at London Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys at London Zoological Gardens)

The Stone Age: a Visit to the Zoo (colour litho)
8656872 The Stone Age: a Visit to the Zoo (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age: a Visit to the Zoo)

Riding in a cart pulled by a llama at the zoo (b/w photo)
8625774 Riding in a cart pulled by a llama at the zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riding in a cart pulled by a llama at the zoo)

Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain (b/w photo)
8625775 Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain)

Girl at the zoo feeding raisins to chimpanzees (b/w photo)
8625765 Girl at the zoo feeding raisins to chimpanzees (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl at the zoo feeding raisins to chimpanzees)

Letter Z: Zebra
DUV4216970 Letter Z: Zebra; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Art. Entertainment. Circus Darius. Poster, France, 1924. (poster)
3434437 Art. Entertainment. Circus Darius. Poster, France, 1924. (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Cirque Darius. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. Circus Darius)

Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherland, 1917 (b/w photo)
2106123 Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherland, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Visitors to the Artis Zoo: three young women in hats and white clothing on a bench, and beside them a young man in uniform)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634292 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving)
8672768 The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter of 1890 and 1891)

The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving)
8672753 The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals)

Lammergeyer, Locomotive, Magic-lantern, Menagerie, Opera-glass, Periwinkle, Photographing, Phrenology, Rhinoceros
8650113 Lammergeyer, Locomotive, Magic-lantern, Menagerie, Opera-glass, Periwinkle, Photographing, Phrenology, Rhinoceros, Salamander, Screw-propeller, Sea-elephant (engraving) by German School

Look dear, there's your uncle (colour litho)
8655857 Look dear, there's your uncle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Look dear)

The zoo up to date (colour litho)
8672565 The zoo up to date (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zoo up to date. Zoo animals cycling)

Animals from heraldry (litho)
8673161 Animals from heraldry (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heraldic zoo that never was)

Zoo, 17th Century (engraving)
8672849 Zoo, 17th Century (engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoo, 17th Century)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634294 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634293 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the zoo (colour litho)
8672831 At the zoo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the zoo. Children going for a ride on an elephant)

Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho)
8677510 Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors to a menagerie.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Menagerie: A Captivating Glimpse into Animal Kingdom" Step back in time to 1891 with Henry Stacy Marks' masterpiece, a captivating painting that transports us to an era where menageries were all the rage. This select committee artwork takes us on a journey through history, showcasing the wonders and mysteries of these animal collections. Intriguingly, this Indian miniature captures the essence of ahimsa, or animal kindness. It reminds us that even centuries ago, there was an understanding of compassion towards our fellow creatures. Lord Walter Rothschild's zebra-drawn trap adds a touch of aristocratic eccentricity to our exploration. Imagining such a sight surely sparks curiosity about the man behind this peculiar mode of transportation. However, not all stories from they are whimsical tales. "The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie" brings forth somber emotions as we reflect upon the dangers faced by both humans and animals in these settings. It serves as a reminder that nature can be unforgiving and unpredictable. Circus posters like Polito's remind us of the vibrant entertainment culture surrounding menageries during their heyday. The anticipation and excitement they generated among spectators is palpable even today. Bonzo - Bostocks remarkable Sea lion steals our hearts with its charm and intelligence. These trained animals showcased incredible skills that left audiences in awe while highlighting humanity's unique bond with wildlife. As dawn breaks over the menagerie grounds, we witness "Morning in Menagerie. " The stillness before visitors arrive offers a serene moment to appreciate nature's beauty within these curated spaces. Breathtaking lithographs like "From the forest to the laid table" transport us from wilderness to civilization—a stark contrast between untamed beasts and refined dining experiences enjoyed by society's elite patrons who frequented zoological gardens.