Monstrous Collection (page 2)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626224 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

The Spider Crab, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea
CHT213078 The Spider Crab, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97) Paris, Hetzel

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of
5669000 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Fat Cattle, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving)
3051746 Fat Cattle, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Russell)

Detail of the temptation of Saint Anthony from the Isenheim altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
898693 Detail of the temptation of Saint Anthony from the Isenheim altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 265x139 cm; Musee d Unterlinden

illustration of "Monstrum Marinum rudimenta habitus Episcopi referens"
828944 illustration of " Monstrum Marinum rudimenta habitus Episcopi referens" from Aldrovandis History of Monsters, 1642 (woodcut) by Italian School

Three dancing figures (pen & ink heightened with white on paper) (verso of 433436)
CH433435 Three dancing figures (pen & ink heightened with white on paper) (verso of 433436) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (follower of)

Corinthian black-figure alabastron with Typhon facing right
479158 Corinthian black-figure alabastron with Typhon facing right, wearing a small cap and a short-sleeved chiton, with long hair and a beard, his sickle-shaped wings upraised

Pan and Chimera (oil on panel)
CH402621 Pan and Chimera (oil on panel) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); 34x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pan et Chimere; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving)
985952 A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fantastical Fish Chariot)

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213263 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

The Nautilus Passengers, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea
CHT213076 The Nautilus Passengers, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97) Paris, Hetzel

AD 1918 (engraving)
5198310 AD 1918 (engraving) by Nelson, Harold Edward Hughes (1871-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: AD 1918. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910674 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910672 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Harrowing of Hell or Christ in Limbo, from The Large Passion, 1510 (woodcut print)
1767104 The Harrowing of Hell or Christ in Limbo, from The Large Passion, 1510 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Buddhist Guardian Mahabala, from a Buddhist Land and Water Ritual Set (ink
882160 The Buddhist Guardian Mahabala, from a Buddhist Land and Water Ritual Set (ink, colours & gold on silk) by Chinese School (16th century); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Am sending you just a line from Southend on Sea (colour litho)
3642810 Am sending you just a line from Southend on Sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Am sending you just a line from Southend on Sea)

Pandemonium: The Bridge Over Chaos (pencil & w / c on paper)
495239 Pandemonium: The Bridge Over Chaos (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843); 102x67.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mexico - Ruins of the ancient population of Chitchen Itza, near Merida, Yucatan
488909 Mexico - Ruins of the ancient population of Chitchen Itza, near Merida, Yucatan, illustration from La Illustracion Espanola y Americana 1877 (engraving) by Spanish School

The Fomors (or The Powers of Evil Abroad in the World), c. 1939 (tempera)
6198040 The Fomors (or The Powers of Evil Abroad in the World), c.1939 (tempera) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 101.6x152.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Sphinx and Chimaera, 1916-21 (oil on canvas)
HEH372394 Sphinx and Chimaera, 1916-21 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); diam: 90.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Zoomorphic stone P, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352282 Zoomorphic stone P, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Quirigua, Guatemala; (add.info.: Dedicated by Sky Xul in 795; depicts Sky Xul seated between the jaws of a hybrid)

Zoomorphic stone, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352281 Zoomorphic stone, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Quirigua, Guatemala; (add.info.: Depicts a king emerging from the head of the Earth Monster; ); out of copyright

Fountain of the Four Seasons, rue de Grenelle, detail of the left grotesque mask
XIR346097 Fountain of the Four Seasons, rue de Grenelle, detail of the left grotesque mask, 1739-46 (see also 346093, 346094, 346095, 346096) (bronze) (b/w photo) by Bouchardon

Calavera Huertista, c. 1910 (engraving)
PNP266828 Calavera Huertista, c.1910 (engraving) by Posada, Jose Guadalupe (1851-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representing General Victoriano Huerta (1854-1916)

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910673 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985879 Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 28x19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsters and snakes in a landscape)

Knight, possibly king, in armour, from a manuscript of the 13th century (coloured engraving)
972822 Knight, possibly king, in armour, from a manuscript of the 13th century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight, possibly a king)

illustration of "Gallus monstrosus"from Aldrovandis
828949 illustration of " Gallus monstrosus" from Aldrovandis History of Monsters, 1642 (woodcut) by Italian School

Emma-O, late 16th-early 17th century (wood, lacquer, gold gilt, and glass)
1072400 Emma-O, late 16th-early 17th century (wood, lacquer, gold gilt, and glass) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); 114.3x101.6x76.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Emma-Ac)

Giant Robot Throwing Naked People on a Field

Airplane Landing in a Giant Spiderweb

Hideous Larvae, 1896. Creator: Odilon Redon
Hideous Larvae, 1896

The Monstrous Pig of Landser, ca. 1496. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Monstrous Pig of Landser, ca. 1496

PRINCES BOW
The Princes Bow Monstrous like the Prince! The very bow demme! Date: early 19th century

Folklore - Chimaera
To clear his name, Bellerophon performs various tasks for Iobates of Lydia, including slaying the monstrous Chimaera

Chinese folklore: dog
Despite its monstrous appearance, this dog is a kindly creature which protects peoples homes from thieves and robbers

Proverb 11 from the Follies Series, c. 1815-24 (etching and aquatint on paper)
XKH150635 Proverb 11 from the Follies Series, c.1815-24 (etching and aquatint on paper) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.5x35 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Miss, I have a Monstrous Crow to pluck with you!!, 1794. Artist: James Gillray
Miss, I have a Monstrous Crow to pluck with you!!, 1794. An older woman (or possibly a man dressed as a woman), points at a younger woman, apparently pregnant, while a crow under table says Oh

Crocodile, Kafue National Park, Zambia
A Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) splashes into the water

The Reckoning
THE RECKONING. Pan German: Monstrous, I call it. Why, its fully a quarter of what WE would have made THEM pay if WE D won. Supposed German reaction to war reparations after the First World War

Three grotesque masks by Italian artist Adamo Scultori, 1530 - 1585, after fellow Italian Giulio Romano, 1499 - 1546

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"Monstrous: A Journey into the Realm of Imagination and Curiosity" Step right up and witness the extraordinary. From Zazel, the fearless Human Cannonball soaring through the skies, to DOREs LEVIATHAN, a colossal masterpiece that leaves us in awe. Behold The Giant Factotum amusing himself, as captured by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 - a whimsical spectacle that tickles our funny bones. Enter a world where dreams come alive on paper with an illustration from The Humorous Dreams of Pantagruel by Francois Desprez. Here, Beauty meets Beast in Anderson's enchanting tale, reminding us that true beauty lies within. Prepare for La Ville En Feu. The City On Fire. As chaos unfolds before your eyes, Circe by Will Dyson enchants with her mystical powers. And who could forget "I'm Some Pumpkin, " a delightful character whose uniqueness shines bright? Dive deep into uncharted waters alongside the Giant deep-sea isopod (Bathynomus giganteus), revealing nature's incredible diversity. Brace yourself for The Reckoning - a moment when actions have consequences and justice prevails. Finally, El Sueno De La Razon Produce Monstruos (The Dream of Reason Produces Monsters) transports us to Goya's haunting etching & aquatint world of imagination gone awry. It serves as a reminder that unchecked reason can birth unimaginable creatures. In this captivating journey through time and artistry, we explore what it means to be monstrous - whether it be bravery defying limits or the boundless depths of our own creativity. Open your mind and let these glimpses into fantastical realms ignite your imagination like never before.