Unexpected Collection

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Diver and Mermaid
A diver exploring a wrecked ship has an unexpected encounter

Nun on a skateboard, holding her arms out for balance. Date: circa 1970s

The Right Spirit by William Heath Robinson
Christmas is sure to be a success if one keeps smiling on all occasions. The right and seasonable way of behaving in an unexpected encounter

Nun on a bicycle in a playground. Date: circa 1970s

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) at the first performance of his opera L Incontro
XTD84131 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) at the first performance of his opera L Incontro Improvviso in the Esterhazy theatre, 29th August 1775 (w/c on paper) by Travaglia

Henry Iv / Falstaff / Rebuke
Sir John Falstaff receiving a most unexpected rebuke from King Henry V. Act V Scene V

Market Reports Illustrated - Unexpected fruit supply cleared
Market Reports Illustrated - Fruit, an unexpected supply was rapidly cleared! A fallen basket of apples is swiftly cleared up by lucky pedestrians! Date: circa 1905

Animals / Giraffes
Lorenzo di Medici, ruler of Florence, receives an unexpected gift from Egypt

Spraying snow on the mountains
Vertigo Artography

Sifted Summit - Snow Sugar on Mountain Peak
Vertigo Artography

Saturn Skating - Skateboard
Vertigo Artography

Pop the hood - Popcorn Car
Vertigo Artography

Piping Clouds - Whipped Cream
Vertigo Artography

On Evil Beach - Shark Attack
Vertigo Artography

Meatball Extravaganza
Vertigo Artography

Mamma Mia! - Spaghetti Tomato Sauce
Vertigo Artography

Majestic Sculpture - Snow Mountain
Vertigo Artography

Ice Cream Mountain - Cookies & Cream
Vertigo Artography

Houston we have cauliflower - Rocket take-off
Vertigo Artography

Flower Plant
Vertigo Artography

Deep Clean Lake
Vertigo Artography

Surprised
Steven Zhou

Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey
Land crab (Geosesarma sp.) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey, Sarawak, Borneo

English Electric Canberra PR. 7 - PR. 9 prototype WH793
English Electric Canberra PR.7 (PR.9 prototype) WH793, at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. A brand new PR.7 taken from the production line and converted by D. Napier and Sons Ltd

Beira, Mozambique - Private tram-car system
Beira, Mozambique - The private tram-car system - undoubtedly one of the most unusual forms of conveyance in the world. The cars ran on tiny tracks which rose out of the sand

Divers and Diving - 1. and 2. Primitive diving suits, 3. Wreck of the Royal George, from a contemporaneous print, 4. Awkward work, torpedo laying, 5. Electric lamp, 6. An unexpected plunge, 7

Kaiser Wilhelm II depicted in the role of Aladdin but instead of releasing a genie, he releases the spectre of death through his actions. Date: 1914

Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching)
5043062 Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 33x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Coloured caricature of man and woman)

March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, 1791 (engraving)
ELD4927642 March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, 1791 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308546 The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Explosion at the municipal laboratory in Paris (colour litho)
2807730 Explosion at the municipal laboratory in Paris (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion at the municipal laboratory in Paris)

Assassination of Wild Bill (W. B. Hickok) by Jack McCall at Deadwood City, Dakota Terrirory
PNP245496 Assassination of Wild Bill (W.B. Hickok) by Jack McCall at Deadwood City, Dakota Terrirory, 2nd August 1876 (colour litho) by American School

Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56 Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56

A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)
7235381 A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

The unplanned return... Or the alarm clock - illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1918 (litho)
3029673 The unplanned return... Or the alarm clock - illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1918 (litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233116 Ship of Fools with skeleton, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph)
7232936 Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178135 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178153 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defeat of the Lion and Crocodile)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178138 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron besieges Seringapatam)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178136 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron knighting the Fish-Woman)

A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho)
7171063 A Jain temple on Mount Abu (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jain temple on Mount Abu)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178149 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron on his Voyage to Africa)

The Jolly Sailor (colour litho)
7181920 The Jolly Sailor (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jolly Sailor)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178143 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178134 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron takes leave of the Royal Family)

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"Unexpected Encounters: From Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to Divers and Mermaids" In the enchanting world of literature, William McLaren's illustration of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" transports us to a realm where knights face unexpected challenges. Meanwhile, beneath the ocean waves, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as a diver encounters a graceful mermaid, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Breaking conventions further is an image that defies expectations - a nun fearlessly gliding on a skateboard through city streets. And if that wasn't surprising enough, picture another sister pedaling joyfully on a bicycle in a playground, reminding us that life holds delightful surprises even in unlikely places. Turning our attention to music history, we find Joseph Haydn at his opera's first performance - "L'Incontro. " The composer's genius captivates audiences with unexpected melodies that resonate through time. Shakespearean drama takes center stage as Henry IV rebukes Falstaff for his wayward ways. This unexpected confrontation reminds us how truth can sometimes emerge from unforeseen confrontations. Market reports bring news of an unusual occurrence - an abundant supply of fruit unexpectedly clears out in no time. Nature has its own mysterious ways of providing bountiful surprises when least expected. Venturing into wildlife territory brings us face-to-face with majestic giraffes towering above their surroundings. Their elegance serves as yet another reminder that nature never ceases to amaze with its unexpected wonders. Traveling afar to Beira, Mozambique reveals an extraordinary private tram-car system traversing this picturesque town—an unanticipated mode of transportation adding charm and convenience for locals and visitors alike. Diving enthusiasts plunge into unknown depths where they encounter breathtaking underwater landscapes teeming with vibrant marine life—a reminder that exploring the depths can lead to awe-inspiring discoveries beyond imagination. Lastly, Kaiser Wilhelm II portrayed as Aladdin unwittingly releases not just any genie but the spectre of death through his actions.