Ugly Collection (page 5)

Yellow iguanas are found on six islands in the Galapagos. Color varies slightly by island

Ugly marine iguana on Fernandina Island was the model for the Godzilla movies. Wide angle view

Ugly marine iguana on Fernandina Island was the model for the Godzilla movies

The Laughing Audience by William Hogarth Date: 1733

Victorian scrap, old woman taking snuff Date: 19th century

Photographs showing scenes after the Portuguese Revolution. Captioned, Sailors Guarding the Quelhas Convent, Searching for fugitive Priests in a newly discovered subterranean passage

A decorative lamp and lampshade. The image was accompanied by instructions on how to make the lampshade oneself. Date: 1954

Cartoon, German women in uniform, WW1
Cartoon, plump German women in uniform, one of them causing a horse to collapse under her weight, and another two who have just been called the last bastions of the empire. Date: 1916

Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher
A puppet of Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister, used on the satirical TV programme, Spitting Image. The book is Spycatcher by Peter Wright

In came the three women dressed in the stangest fashion. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492391 In came the three women dressed in the stangest fashion. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Spinning Women

When citizen Jaures is president it is us who will be the princesses. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796161 When citizen Jaures is president it is us who will be the princesses. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Bac

Christ Carrying the Cross, c. 1510-16 (oil on panel)
LAF470950 Christ Carrying the Cross, c.1510-16 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 76.7x83.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

A grotesque man kneeling, holding a tall beer glass at its base, 1529-62 (pen and dark brown ink on paper)
7308183 A grotesque man kneeling, holding a tall beer glass at its base, 1529-62 (pen and dark brown ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 15.3x10.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum

If I catch you (colour litho)
3642840 If I catch you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If I catch you. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

How happy could I be with either (colour litho)
3641564 How happy could I be with either (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: How happy could I be with either)

193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81633 193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20.3x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

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Brazil, Mato Grosso, The Pantanal, golden tegu, aka black tegu, (Tupinambus teguixin). Walking black tegu. Date: 07-09-2015

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Cayman Islands, Little Cayman Island, Lesser Caymans iguana (Cyclura nubila caymanensis) on rocky beach Date: 14/12/2006

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Cayman Islands, Little Cayman Island, Lesser Caymans iguana (Cyclura nubila caymanensis) on boardwalk at beach resort Date: 14/12/2006

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Australia, South Australia, Close-up of eyeball of Central Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) near Stuart Highway through outback desert Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, South Australia, Central Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) on Stuart Highway through outback desert Date: 17/07/2007

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Jordan, Ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Local camel in the Siq. Date: 02/12/2009

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, face reflecting in water, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Kenya. Warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) Date: 25/01/2007

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Kenya. Masai Mara National Reserve Date: 20/03/2007

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Kenya. Masai Mara. Pair of Lappet-faced vultures (Torgos tracheliotus), also known as Nubian vultures Date: 20/03/2007

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Kenya: Masai Mara, pair of Lappet-faced vultures ('Torgos tracheliotus'), also known as Nubian vultures, standing amidst Ruppell's and White-backed vultures around a carcass Date

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) Date: 27/08/2005

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Bare-faced Go-Away Bird (Corythaixoides personata) Date: 27/08/2005

Face of an ugly man (colour litho)
6000053 Face of an ugly man (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Face of an ugly man. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)
PER190895 The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century) by Huyot, Jules (1841-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Girl)

She dared not eat; she dared not sleep, 1928 (colour litho)
2920339 She dared not eat; she dared not sleep, 1928 (colour litho) by Ault, Norman (1880-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poor little wonder! What a hideous spectacle he presented, 1928 (colour litho)
2920338 Poor little wonder! What a hideous spectacle he presented, 1928 (colour litho) by Ault, Norman (1880-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
3744156 Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 68.6x55.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus) perched on flowering branch with blue sky background
wildlife, branch, wild, birds, garden, feathers, green, perched, avian, ugly, strange, outdoor, birdwatching, fauna, background, ornithology, beautiful, Kristian Bell Photography, 1211117152

Wild crucifix toad (Notaden bennettii) emerging from gravel substrate during rainy night
wildlife, macro, closeup, green, fauna, ugly, wild, nocturnal, creature, wonderful, weird, cross, holy, mess, substrate, natural, background, life, Kristian Bell Photography, 1219847009

RF- Portrait of male Parsons Chameleon (Chamaeleo parsonii), Ranomafana National Park, South eastern Madagascar

Margaret, Countess of Tyrol, Austrian noblewoman (engraving)
7147279 Margaret, Countess of Tyrol, Austrian noblewoman (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret, Countess of Tyrol (1318-1369), Austrian noblewoman

The Ugly Duckling (colour litho)
7181704 The Ugly Duckling (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ugly Duckling)

Unequal lovers (woodcut)
7201602 Unequal lovers (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unequal lovers: wealth compensating for appearance)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Laideur; Ugliness; Haszlichkeit (engraving)
7196472 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Laideur; Ugliness; Haszlichkeit (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laideur; Ugliness; Haszlichkeit)

Illustration for The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffery Farnol (colour litho)
7160247 Illustration for The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffery Farnol (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Now here you are, gentlemen)

Plain cook (colour litho)
7150883 Plain cook (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plain cook. Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

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"Embracing the Beauty in Ugliness: A Journey through Fascinating Creatures and Art" Step into a world where beauty defies conventional norms, where ugliness becomes an intriguing enigma. From Lon Chaney Jr. 's haunting portrayal of the Wolfman in 1941 to the fierce Bulldog with its wrinkled face, we delve into a realm that challenges our perception. Lon Chaney's Phantom of the Opera from 1925 mesmerizes us with its grotesque allure, reminding us that even behind disfigurement lies untold depths of emotion. And who can resist the charm of a Pot-bellied Pig, whose unconventional appearance only adds to their undeniable cuteness? As we wander through Paris, we encounter gargoyles perched atop ancient buildings—guardians of history and symbols of architectural oddity. Meanwhile, deep beneath North East Africa's dry terrain resides the Naked Mole Rat—a blind creature that digs tirelessly using incisor teeth; an embodiment of resilience in adversity. Goya's Saturn Devouring a Son captivates our gaze as it explores darkness within beauty—an unsettling reminder that ugliness can lurk within even the most powerful figures. Yet amidst all this complexity, an English Bulldog lounges nonchalantly with its tongue sticking out—a delightful reminder that sometimes embracing imperfections is what truly makes us beautiful. And let us not forget James Gillray's depiction of The Gout—a satirical etching revealing society's struggle with physical ailments while highlighting humanity’s shared vulnerability. Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards offer another glimpse into how perceptions shape notions of ugliness and beauty throughout history. In this captivating journey through time and creatures both real and imagined, we are reminded that true beauty transcends appearances alone. It lies in accepting ourselves for who we are—flaws included—and appreciating every unique aspect that makes each one of us extraordinary.