Allusion Collection

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Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but Fat man admiring a Christmas pudding (chromolitho)
5996079 Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but Fat man admiring a Christmas pudding (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The living stream at London Bridge (engraving)
610842 The living stream at London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The living stream at London Bridge)

Rink to me only with thine eyes (engraving)
558120 Rink to me only with thine eyes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rink to me only with thine eyes)

The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving)
2777085 The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolmaster Abroad. Cartoon, 13 July 1878)

Advertisement for a clothing sale at the Paris department store
CHT214003 Advertisement for a clothing sale at the Paris department store La Porte Montmartre, c.1880 (colour litho) by French School

Kaiser Wilhelm II (colour litho)
3096325 Kaiser Wilhelm II (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Six-Mark Tea-Pot (engraving)
610006 The Six-Mark Tea-Pot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Six-Mark Tea-Pot; from Punch)

Walvis washed ashore 13 January 1601 Beverwijk
Walvis, washed ashore on 13 January 1601 at Beverwijk, Walvis (sperm whale) washed ashore on 13 January 1601 at Beverwijk

cheerful drinker Smiling man wine glass empty jug
The cheerful drinker, Smiling man with wine glass and empty jug. In the margin a Dutch verse in two lines with an allusion to the empty can

Frog under willow frog water under allusion design
Frog under a willow, A frog in water under a willow. The allusion in this design is to the great calligrapher Ono no Tofu, also known as Michikaze (894-966)

Suffragette Captured by Policeman. A suffragette in chains is captured on the rocks by a giant monster policeman. An allusion to the myth of Perseus and Andromeda, the latter

Cartoon, Italian light infantryman with Austrian eagle, WW1
French cartoon of an Italian light infantryman (Bersaglieri) during the First World War. He is holding an Austrian eagle upside down so that its imperial crown falls off

Embroidered Hanging late 14th century Hildesheim
Artokoloro

Design Crucifix Virgin Mary Saint Mary Magdalen
Artokoloro

Landscape with buildings, 1648-51 (oil on canvas)
XIR498141 Landscape with buildings, 1648-51 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 120x187 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour
XJF441946 The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1864 (engraving) by Millais

Famous and infamous rich people, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

Porte plume Ideal Waterman l arme de la paix. A woman holding a giant fountain pen. Date 1919

LA Praguerie
The Dauphin conspires with other discontented nobles to dethrone Charles VII - the conspiracy is termed the praguerie in allusion to the Hussite uprising in Prague

Town Crier Circa 1800
A Town Crier advertises the disappearance of Mr Guinea - an allusion to the inflation caused by the wars with France

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"Allusion: A Glimpse into Hidden Meanings" In the vast realm of art, allusions serve as secret passageways to deeper meanings and hidden messages. They transport us from one context to another, inviting us to unravel the intricate layers that lie beneath the surface. Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but a fat man admiring a Christmas pudding; this chromolitho painting playfully teases our perception by juxtaposing two seemingly unrelated elements. It challenges us to find connections where none may exist at first glance. The living stream at London Bridge captured in an engraving beckons us to reflect on the passage of time and its ever-changing nature. As we gaze upon it, we are reminded that life is a constant flow, forever evolving and adapting. "Rink to me only with thine eyes, " whispers an enchanting engraving. Through this ethereal image, we are transported into a world where communication transcends words. It reminds us that sometimes mere glances can convey more than any spoken language ever could. "The Schoolmaster Abroad" invites us on an educational journey through an engraved illustration. It serves as a reminder that knowledge knows no boundaries or borders; it expands our horizons and broadens our understanding of the world around us. An advertisement for a clothing sale at the Paris department store entices fashion enthusiasts with promises of style and elegance. Beyond its commercial purpose lies an allusion to society's obsession with appearances—a reflection on how clothing can be both armor and disguise. Kaiser Wilhelm II stares back at us in vivid color lithography—an emblematic figure whose presence evokes thoughts about power dynamics and political influence during his reign. This portrait acts as an allusion to historical events that shaped nations and altered destinies. "The Six-Mark Tea-Pot" depicted in an engraving symbolizes luxury intertwined with functionality—a subtle nod towards materialism versus practicality. It reminds us that even the most mundane objects can carry deeper significance.