Eccentric Collection (page 2)

A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century
5311313 A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Beauty and the beast (colour litho)
8635538 Beauty and the beast (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty and the beast. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

And now I suppose you're going to tell me that the last one's gone
8663967 And now I suppose you're going to tell me that the last one's gone and there isn't another until next Thursday (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

Bus transport (litho)
8663964 Bus transport (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bus transport. Bus driver's view through the windscreen)

The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving)
8698463 The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving) by Gillot, Charles (1853-1903); (add.info.: Literature)

Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory, 1909 (Pen ink, monochrome watercolour, paper)
7340782 Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory, 1909 (Pen ink, monochrome watercolour, paper) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 42x29 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mother's frantically interested in everything you say (litho)
8663974 Mother's frantically interested in everything you say (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: "But of course dear)

Crossword puzzle enthusiast (litho)
8663960 Crossword puzzle enthusiast (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossword puzzle enthusiast. Man sitting alone doing a crossword puzzle)

Winter evenings at home (litho)
8663959 Winter evenings at home (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter evenings at home. A game of hide and seek)

From Dottyville (litho)
8663024 From Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Dottyville. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Self-criticism (litho)
8663029 Self-criticism (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-criticism. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Another from Dottyville (litho)
8663025 Another from Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another from Dottyville)

Merry Widow Hat (b/w photo)
8672191 Merry Widow Hat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merry Widow Hat Lifting a large and heavy hat onto a woman's head)

Absurd women's hairstyle, 18th Century (engraving)
8672835 Absurd women's hairstyle, 18th Century (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absurd women's hairstyle, 18th Century)

By train (litho)
8663961 By train (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: By train. Couple travelling by train with their sleeping child)

Men at the beach dressed in nightshirts (colour litho)
8656481 Men at the beach dressed in nightshirts (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men at the beach dressed in nightshirts. Postcard, early 20th century)

And at home it's always mind you don't get your feet wet'! (litho)
8663966 And at home it's always mind you don't get your feet wet'! (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Waiting (litho)
8663958 Waiting (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting. Illustration from Most of Us are Absurd, by "Pont" (Graham Laidler) (Collins, London)

Theatrescape with critic (litho)
8663955 Theatrescape with critic (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatrescape with critic)

Dottyville again (litho)
8662997 Dottyville again (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dottyville again. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

"The feller who caught that fish s dem liar" (litho)
8655422 "The feller who caught that fish s dem liar" (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the facade of the Nativity begun by Francesc de Paula Villar i Lozano in 1882 and continued by Antonio Gaudi
XJL88972 View of the facade of the Nativity begun by Francesc de Paula Villar i Lozano in 1882 and continued by Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) (photo); Templo de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

Not to be Outdone by the Royal Academy, our "Dadaists" Hold an Exhibition of Their Own (litho)
8663501 Not to be Outdone by the Royal Academy, our "Dadaists" Hold an Exhibition of Their Own (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "I can do anything except cooking" situation (litho)
8663977 The "I can do anything except cooking" situation (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Importance of cricket (litho)
8663957 Importance of cricket (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British character. Importance of cricket)

Look everybody, isn't it splendid, he saved me from drowning (litho)
8663956 Look everybody, isn't it splendid, he saved me from drowning (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Look everybody, isn't it splendid)

Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest
5311874 Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest; (add.info.: Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest, Venice, 1515)

Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest
5311873 Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest; (add.info.: Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest, Venice, 1515)

The First Flower of Spring. Portrait of Ole Kruse, 1902. Creator: Ivar Arosenius
The First Flower of Spring. Portrait of Ole Kruse, 1902

Kalle-i-Sandbäcken, a Småland Personality, c1900s. Creator: Albert Engstrom
Kalle-i-Sandbacken, a Smaland Personality, c1900s

AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023

The Story of the Courtesan Jigokudayu and Priest Ikkyu, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of the Courtesan Jigokudayu and Priest Ikkyu, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Two Caricatures, between c1760 and c1770. Creator: Unknown
Two Caricatures, between c1760 and c1770

Traubel, Horace, Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Traubel, Horace, Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28

Traubel, Horace, Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Traubel, Horace, Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28

Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Ogilvie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ogilvie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 23

Hertz, Alfred, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hertz, Alfred, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 26

Miss E. Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss E. Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 1. American writer Henrietta Walter Ettie Stettheimer who wrote under the pseudonym Henrie Waste

Miss E. Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss E. Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 1. American writer Henrietta Walter Ettie Stettheimer who wrote under the pseudonym Henrie Waste

Miss Carrie Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1932 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Carrie Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1932 Apr. 12. Address: 182 W. 58th St. New York City. Carrie Walter Stettheimer

Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, seated in front of fireplace, facing left... 1896
Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, seated in front of fireplace, facing left, holding cigarette in one hand and a beer stein in the other, in her Washington, D.C. studio, 1896

Richard Manks, the Pedestrian, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Richard Manks, the Pedestrian, 1850. Pedestrian Feat of 1000 miles in 1000 Hours. This unparalleled feat has just been accomplished by Richard Manks

August Strindberg, writer (1849-1912), self-portrait, 1906-07. Creator: August Strindberg
August Strindberg, writer (1849-1912), self-portrait, 1906-07

August Strindberg (1849-1912), 1906-1907. Creator: August Strindberg
August Strindberg (1849-1912), 1906-1907. Self-portrait made with the so-called Wunderkameran

August Strindberg, 1906-1907. Creator: August Strindberg
August Strindberg, 1906-1907. Photographic self-portrait made with the so-called Wunderkameran

Glyanzo Osip - exiled convict, 1899. Creator: AK Keppel
Glyanzo Osip - exiled convict, 1899. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Portrait of August Strindberg, bust, 1906. Creator: Herman Hamnqvist
Portrait of August Strindberg, bust, 1906

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"Embracing the Eccentric: Tales of Unconventional Adventures from Italy to England" In Venice, where eccentricity thrives, a masked Antipope roams the canals, adding intrigue to this enchanting city. Lord Walter Rothschild's zebra-drawn trap turns heads in London, a whimsical sight that captures the essence of his eccentric nature. "The Disturbing Muses" artwork in Italy leaves viewers puzzled and captivated by its unconventional beauty and thought-provoking imagery. A fox hunting accident takes an unexpected turn when an eccentric rider stumbles upon a hidden treasure buried deep within the English countryside. Beckford's Fonthill Abbey stands as a testament to his eccentric taste, with its grandeur and architectural marvels leaving visitors awe-struck. Shavington Day's unconventional hunting methods raise eyebrows as he embarks on daring adventures that defy traditional norms in pursuit of thrill. Mytton's audacious ride atop a bear astonishes onlookers in England's West Wycombe village - proof that true eccentrics fearlessly embrace life's wildest moments. Beckford's Fonthill Abbey continues to inspire awe with its extravagant design and opulent interiors - a testament to one man's unapologetic eccentricity. Mytton takes an infamous shortcut home through treacherous terrain, showcasing his fearless spirit and disregard for conventional paths. The New Forest Snake Catcher mesmerizes locals with their peculiar ability to handle venomous serpents without fear or harm - truly an eccentric profession. Walter Rothschild drives his team of zebras through Tring Park, defying expectations once again with his love for exotic animals and adventurous pursuits. From Italy’s mysterious art scene to England’s daring escapades, these tales highlight individuals who embraced their eccentricities, leaving a lasting impression on the world around them.