Anthropomorphic Collection (page 8)

A frog balances on a duck's beak. " Critical Position", 1936 (illustration)
7309654 A frog balances on a duck's beak." Critical Position", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A heron's beak acts as a slide for frogs diving into the pond. " The Tobogan", 1936 (illustration)
7309652 A heron's beak acts as a slide for frogs diving into the pond." The Tobogan", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The parrot screams when he sees the cat that has just stolen a leg." The Parroquet -- To the Thief!
7309651 The parrot screams when he sees the cat that has just stolen a leg." The Parroquet -- To the Thief!...", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits. " The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration)
7309646 The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits." The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The duck is playing with a kite, 1936 (illustration)
7309645 The duck is playing with a kite, 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrious points for school children)

A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals. " The Newborn", 1936 (illustration)
7309650 A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals." The Newborn", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster
7309639 Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster." Horseback riding", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me
7309636 A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me!", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Pilori-Phrenologie: Leboeuf (engraving)
904741 Pilori-Phrenologie: Leboeuf (engraving) by Belloguet, Andre (1830-73); Musee d art et histoire, Saint Denis, France; (add.info.: Caricature of Edmond Leboeuf (1809-88)

The English Fox, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738638 The English Fox, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

The Partridge and the Cocks, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738641 The Partridge and the Cocks, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

The Peacock, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738640 The Peacock, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Chimpanzees and orangutan eating Christmas dinner, Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia
5987095 Chimpanzees and orangutan eating Christmas dinner, Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

102 0002701 / 1 Vase in the form of a head with an aquiline nose, Chimu Culture, 15th-16th century (silver)
IND93497 102 0002701/1 Vase in the form of a head with an aquiline nose, Chimu Culture, 15th-16th century (silver) by Peruvian School; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Wolf and the Nanny-Goat, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738639 The Wolf and the Nanny-Goat, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

The Cicada and the Ant, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738637 The Cicada and the Ant, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

As Far back as his Grandfather, plate 39 of Los caprichos, 1799 (aquatint)
IND81658 As Far back as his Grandfather, plate 39 of Los caprichos, 1799 (aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.4 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

An Owlish Eccentricity (engraving)
1603304 An Owlish Eccentricity (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Owlish Eccentricity. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 January 1891)

The Two Are But One (Les deux ne font qu un), late 18th century. late 18th century. Creator: Anon
The Two Are But One (Les deux ne font qu un), late 18th century

Castle Gardens, The Second Deluge, First Appearance of Jenny Lind in America, 1850. 1850. Creator: Anon
Castle Gardens, The Second Deluge, First Appearance of Jenny Lind in America, 1850

Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236709 Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century.1906 (lithograph) by Borcht, Pieter van der (1545-1608); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bred en Bawn in a brier-patch, Br er Fox (colour litho)
IL335178 Bred en Bawn in a brier-patch, Br er Fox (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mawnin says Brer Rabbit (colour litho) Brer Rabbit (gouache on paper)
IL335176 Mawnin says Brer Rabbit (colour litho) Brer Rabbit (gouache on paper) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mother goat and her little ones, illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c. 1900 (colour litho)
IL288832 Mother goat and her little ones, illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c.1900 (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; British

Br er Rabbit, he say he makin dollar minnit (colour litho)
IL350913 Br er Rabbit, he say he makin dollar minnit (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard depicting the wolf disguised as Little Red Riding Hoods grandmother (colour litho)
CHT230529 Postcard depicting the wolf disguised as Little Red Riding Hoods grandmother (colour litho) by Kubel, Otto (1868-1951); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

On arreta le Loup juste a temps (litho)
958782 On arreta le Loup juste a temps (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: On arreta le Loup juste a temps)

Epreuve du saut en hauteur, classe B (litho)
958779 Epreuve du saut en hauteur, classe B (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epreuve du saut en hauteur, classe B)

La barriere ne resista pas a cette secousse (litho)
958777 La barriere ne resista pas a cette secousse (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: La barriere ne resista pas a cette secousse)

Les equipes d Acclimatationvilles entrainaient avec ardeur (litho)
958774 Les equipes d Acclimatationvilles entrainaient avec ardeur (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les vainqueurs defilerent couronnes de palmes (colour litho)
958771 Les vainqueurs defilerent couronnes de palmes (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les vainqueurs defilerent couronnes de palmes)

M Leopard fit merveille dans le saut a la perche (colour litho)
958770 M Leopard fit merveille dans le saut a la perche (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Leopard fit merveille dans le saut a la perche)

Title page of Les Animaux au Jeux Olympiques (litho)
958763 Title page of Les Animaux au Jeux Olympiques (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Les Animaux au Jeux Olympiques (Hachette c 1900)

Three Mice Went into the Barn to Spin (colour litho)
5208333 Three Mice Went into the Barn to Spin (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Mice Went into the Barn to Spin)

Master of animals finial, 1000-600 BC (bronze)
1216462 Master of animals finial, 1000-600 BC (bronze) by Iranian School; 19.5x9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Luristan Anthropomorphic, master of animals type)

Un habile photographe prit des groupes sympathiques et touchants (litho)
958785 Un habile photographe prit des groupes sympathiques et touchants (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pifenlair et Loursinet marchaient en tete du cortege (litho)
958784 Pifenlair et Loursinet marchaient en tete du cortege (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pifenlair et Loursinet marchaient en tete du cortege)

Le Loup combattait avec ferocite (litho)
958776 Le Loup combattait avec ferocite (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Loup combattait avec ferocite)

Ce fut une melee indescriptible (colour litho)
958769 Ce fut une melee indescriptible (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ce fut une melee indescriptible)

Git behime it, en push it, en pole it (colour litho)
IL335182 Git behime it, en push it, en pole it (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Br er Fox lif up his foot en holler Wahoo (colour litho)
IL335180 Br er Fox lif up his foot en holler Wahoo (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Whos been eating my porridge?", illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c
IL288836 " Whos been eating my porridge?", illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c.1900 (colour litho) by Thompson

Pipe with human head bowl, 500 BC-900 AD (wood, glass, metal, and ivory (?))
1072467 Pipe with human head bowl, 500 BC-900 AD (wood, glass, metal, and ivory (?)) by Indonesian School; 25.7x7x19 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Indonesian, out of copyright

Le pied de M Panthere vint applatir le nez du Loup (litho)
958778 Le pied de M Panthere vint applatir le nez du Loup (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pied de M Panthere vint applatir le nez du Loup)

M Nourseblanc etait sur de son affaire (litho)
958773 M Nourseblanc etait sur de son affaire (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Nourseblanc etait sur de son affaire)

Le plus beau saut en longueur fut execute par M Kangourou (colour litho)
958768 Le plus beau saut en longueur fut execute par M Kangourou (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hurrah! Hurrah! criait la foule sans se douter de rien (colour litho)
958766 Hurrah! Hurrah! criait la foule sans se douter de rien (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hurrah! Hurrah)

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Art: From Medieval Manuscripts to Whimsical Illustrations and Beyond" Step into a time capsule as we delve into the enchanting world art. Our journey begins with the Mappa Mundi, an extraordinary masterpiece created in London around 1265. Ink and colors on parchment bring to life a map teeming with fantastical creatures, blurring the lines between human and animal. Fast forward to Edward Lear's beloved "Owl and the Pussycat, " beautifully illustrated by Leslie Brook. This nonsense song takes flight through whimsical imagery, where animals don clothes and engage in delightful adventures. Henry Stacy Marks' depiction of A Select Committee from 1891 transports us to a comical scene where animals take on human roles, satirizing society's bureaucratic nature. In sunny Florida, an alligator dressed to impress awaits your arrival. This charming creature showcases how even reptiles can be given anthropomorphic qualities that captivate our imagination. A Norfolk Terrier puppy serenades us with its melodic voice, reminding us that animals too possess musical talents that can warm our hearts. An advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap introduces us to another facet of anthropomorphism - everyday objects transformed into lively characters who invite us into their world. Witnessing pygmy bonobo chimpanzees engaging in mating rituals highlights how even our closest relatives in the animal kingdom exhibit behaviors reminiscent of humans. A birthday greetings postcard reveals a feline family enjoying domestic bliss together. These cats remind us that anthropomorphism often serves as a way for artists to explore familial dynamics through relatable characters. The Dance of Death by Michael Wolgemut presents an eerie yet captivating portrayal of skeletons dancing hand-in-hand with living beings, emphasizing mortality while merging humanity with death itself. From flipping off gestures captured in vibrant photographs to big fat cockroaches enjoying lunch outings like humans, anthropomorphism continues to surprise and entertain us with its versatility.