Stature Collection

William III (1650-1702)
Artist: Kneller, Godfrey (after) - Title: William III (1650-1702) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 254 x 137.5

Basilio Huaylas Aka Peruvian Giant, The Tallest Man In Peru. This Is Only Known Image Of Him, Originally Published 1805. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Statue of Barclay de Tolly in front of the Kazan Cathedral, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn
A portrait painting of an old shepherd, strong in stature, leaning on his crook on the slope of a hill, whilst looking out at the view. Date: circa 1917

The Trevi Fountain (engraving)
729400 The Trevi Fountain (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trevi Fountain)

Group of people, possibly family members, including a man of restricted growth (dwarfism), 1920s. Date: 1920s

The Benevolent Frog (colour litho)
6004345 The Benevolent Frog (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benevolent Frog. She saw standing near her a woman of gigantic stature)

Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully, c. 1759 (oil on canvas)
4073397 Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully, c.1759 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 117x88.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Labours of Hercules, Salone dei Cinquecento (marble)
875154 Labours of Hercules, Salone dei Cinquecento (marble) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

The Emperor Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Returning to his Palace in Tokyo
CHT176843 The Emperor Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Returning to his Palace in Tokyo, late 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School

Art; Arts; Auberge; Bronze; Castile; Destination; George B Oliver; Horizontal; Malta; Maltese
Malta, Valletta, Castile Square, Auberge of Castile and George B Oliver statue

Mary Heberden, c. 1777 (oil on canvas)
XYC306573 Mary Heberden, c.1777 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 73x62.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunrise, Ashdown Forest, Sussex, United Kingdom

Mistaken identity - Very short man and a tall young woman " You Naughty Boy, you ll fall over!" " Oh...." Date: circa 1890s

Group of African Pygmies - Bokane (Chief), Kuarke (Princess), Mongonga, Mafutiminga, Matuka and Amuriape. Colonel James Harrison returned in 1905 to England (from the Congo) with these six pygmies

Franz Winkelmeier, Aka Giant Of Friedburg-Lenga 1860

From Left To Right, Charles Sherwood Stratton, Aka General Tom Thumb, 1838

Robert Hales, Aka The Norfolk Giant, 1820 - 1863. English Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Louis Frenz, Born 1801- ?. French Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Wybrand Lolkes, 1730 - 1800, With His Wife. Dutch Dwarf And Jeweller. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

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Henry Blacker, 1724 - ? Aka The British Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Maximillian Christopher Miller, 1674 - 1734. Also Known As The Saxon Giant And The German Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619

Oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunrise, Ashdown Forest, Sussex, United Kingdom

Royal Family meet Anita
Edith Barlow ( Anita ) a very small (26 inches) guest of the Royal family at the Royal Garden Party. Anita became a member of Bertram Mills Touring Circus

Central African Pygmies
Pygmy warriors from Central Africa, possibly from the Mbuti or Bambuti tribes, one of several indigenous pygmy groups in the Congo region of Africa

Colonel J J Harrisons African Pygmies
Colonel Harrisons African Pygmies - brought to the UK to be shown on stage as persons of exotic interest! About a million people saw them before they left for the rain forests of the Congo in

D annunzio at Age 16
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 16 before he attained the heroic stature of his later years. Date: 1863 - 1938

Size of People / Anatomy
The variations in Human Stature. The giant Winckelmeyr, measuring 8ft, 6", at the left; a new-born child to the right. Date: 1895

Peter Garden (131)
PETER GARDEN Scotsman from Aberdeenshire, famous for his uninterrupted health, gigantic stature and longevity, keeping his faculties entire to the last Date: 1624 - 1755

Sphere cover - British corporal with small German captives
A stalwart British corporal pictured with two German captives in a photograph which deliberately highlights the difference in stature of the men

The Prussian prize-fighter and his allies attempting to tame imperial Kate, or, the state of the European bursiers, engraving 1791, Catherine II and Frederick William II as pugilists

Miniature French Horse Omnibus - Royaume de Lilliput
Miniature French Horse Omnibus, pulled by two small ponies - Royaume de Lilliput, Paris, France (a Circus-Related Midget Dwarf Troupe). Date: 1910s

French Midget Entertainment Troupe - Les Colibris - Troupe Royal de Liliput. Date: circa 1910s

Sisygambus, mother of Darius III, mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great. After Alexanders defeat of the Persians at Issus, 333 BC, Dariuss womenfolk were taken to Alexanders tent

The Prussian Prize-fighter And His Allies Attempting To Tame Imperial Kate, Or, The State Of The European Bursiers, Engraving 1791, Catherine Ii And Frederick William Ii As Pugilists

Adult polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus), light brown coat, mouth half open, standing upright, side view, in front of man pointing with two long sticks, white sheets in background, sandy floor

The old stone statue of Cyrano de Bergerac on a square in Bergerac. on Place de la Myrpe, facing Place du Docteur Cayla Square Bergerac Dordogne France

The wives of the military
" The wives of the military" -- two ladies of contrasting stature (and possibly contrasting social stature!) stand talking about their husbands, both away at war. Silhouette by H L Oakley

Afgican Pygmies
African Pygmies of the Mbuti Tribe from the Ituri Tribe Date: circa 1910s

Djibouti, Two women water carriers
A very odd photographic postcard from Djibouti, East Africa, featuring two women of starkly differing physical stature. On the left is a small woman smoking a large cigarette

Dwarf / Lolkes
WYBRAND LOLKES The Dutch Dwarf, compared with a woman of normal stature Date: 18th century

Dwarfism, 19th century
Dwarfism, 19th-century artwork. Burmese dwarfs Smaun (left) and Fatma (right) standing next to a champagne bottle. These two dwarfs, brother (Smaun) and sister (Fatma), had the surname Sing Hpoo

Shakespeare / Bell / Sculpt
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. A full length stature

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"Stature: A Glimpse into the World of Art, History, and Diversity" In the realm of stature, we explore a myriad of dimensions that transcend physical appearance. From William III's reign in the 17th century to the echoes of war portrayed in "The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn, " history unveils its grandeur. Behold the majestic Statue of Barclay de Tolly gracing Saint Petersburg's Kazan Cathedral, an emblematic tribute to courage and leadership. Meanwhile, an engraving captures the timeless allure of The Trevi Fountain, inviting dreams and wishes with every coin tossed. Amidst a group portrait lies a man with restricted growth - dwarfism - reminding us that true worth transcends height. In contrast, "The Benevolent Frog" leaps forth as a symbol of compassion and kindness in vibrant litho colors. Witnessing a Gunboat Coaling-Ship at St Lucia through lithographic lenses transports us to maritime adventures while Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully's oil painting immerses us in aristocratic elegance from centuries past. Marvel at the Labours of Hercules immortalized in marble within Salone dei Cinquecento; each sculpture tells tales steeped in mythological heroism. And who could resist delving into "The Adventures of Nicholas, " an enchanting world brought to life through intricate engravings? Travel across continents as we witness Emperor Mutsuhito returning to his Tokyo palace – an era marked by transformation and progress. Art intertwines seamlessly with culture as George B Oliver's horizontal brushstrokes capture Malta's charm – its bronze hues mirroring Castilian heritage. Within this tapestry lies not only destinations but also stories waiting to be discovered. Let our journey through art, history, and human diversity remind us that true stature resides within one’s character rather than their physical form.