Eccentric Collection (page 3)

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

Portrait of August Strindberg, 1908. Creator: Herman Andersson
Portrait of August Strindberg, 1908

Arabella Huntington, 1924 (oil on canvas)
HEH416345 Arabella Huntington, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); 127x101.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Edna Mayne music hall toe and sand dancer
Edna Mayne music hall toe dancer and sand dancer. The sand dance was an eccentric dance with exaggerated movements while dressed in an approximation of Egyptian dress. Date: circa 1911

Kitty Lord music hall vocalist. Began working life as a servant and progressed to living in a house in Regents Park. Performed worldwide between 1894 and 1915 including Egypt and Argentina

Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) male, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, June

RF- Close-up of Highland cow (Bos taurus) showing thick insulating hair covering face. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, April

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking in habitat, Hato El Cedral. Llanos, Venezuela

Green / Double-crested basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) running across water surface, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Humpty Dumpty holding a menu at the Pink Cadillac Diner in Lexington Virginia

Retro Gas Sign in Grand Forks North Dakota

Circle T Burgers Sign and Boy outside a drive-in in Belen New Mexico

Richard Sickert and wife in his litter-ary studio
Walter Richard Sickert and his wife seen in his studio at Broadstairs, the state of which brings new meaning to the word, untidy. Date: 1938

Two people pass each other in a London street
Two people pass each other in a Central London street. Date: circa 1950s

Arthur Brown, appearing at the very first properly named The Reading Festival in 1971. Richfield Avenue, Reading Berkshire

Commander Bill Boaks working in his one man staffed office in his Kingston home. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Commander Bill Boaks setting out from his home near Kingston in his own special electioneering form of transport - a converted bicycle. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Seventy five year old poet and author Dame Edith Sitwell, in her bed. Dame Edith said about the Daily Mirror: " I have a great feeling of gratitude

Gilbert and George pictured in Fouriers Street, East London. August 1972. 30/08/1972

Indians in Sussex Mr Ted Blackmore (Big Chief Works Wonders of Okehurst Road Eastbourne). Seen here performing an Indian war dance in his back garden with his wife beating a tom tom March 1950

WWII - the man who eats grass, Mr J. R. B. Branson
Mr J. R. B. Branson, who advocated a diet of grass to counter food shortages during the Second World War. The Bystander magazine ran a double page spread on him

Southcott, (1750- 1814), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Southcott, (1750- 1814), 1830. Joanna Southcott (1750- 1814) self-described religious prophetess, dismissed as a domestic servant she joined the Wesleyan Church

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). " Bedlam" Bedlam from A Rakes Progress 1733 - engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

The laughing audience (1733).Designed by William Hogarth((1697-1764)and engraved by Jones&Cie in 1828.Now in the public domain.Backgrounds:

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) with plumes erect, St. Augustine, Florida, USA, April

Red toy poodle looking up at camera an sticking out tongue

Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Camosciara Mounts, near Pescasseroli, Abruzzo, Italy, June

England, East Sussex, Hastings, The Annual Traditional Jack in the Green Festival aka The Green Man May Day Festival, Parade Participants

England, Suffolk, Thorpeness, House in The Clouds

Hatters James Lock & Co, founded in 1676, St Jamess street, London, UK
Hatters James Lock & Co, founded in 1676, St Jamesas street, London, UK

Colour Magazine Poster Gallery Page
A poster design used as a promotion of Colour Magazine's poster gallery, depicting a gentleman wearing a matching yellow suit and top hat, with a monocle

Diving Off a Bi-Plane
A Moth bi-plane being put to imaginative use at the De Havilland School of Flying at Hatfield. Date: 1932

Horse at a Tea Party
Grand National winner Forbra enjoying a spot of high tea, courtesy of trainer Tom Rimell and family. Date: 1932

Mae Murray (1885-1965) the American actress, dancer, film producer and screenwriter, born Marie Koenig. Here she is appearing in the silent film Circe The Enchantress'. Date: circa 1925

John Elwes (ne Meggot or Meggott) (1714 - 1789), English politician (MP for Berkshire), eccentric and miser. Date: 18th century

Epstein portrait bust of George Bernard Shaw
A portrait bust of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish writer and dramatist, by Jacob Epstein (this is the second portrait bust made by this sculptor). Date: 20th century

Mervyn Stockwood, Barbara Cartland and Eric Heffer
Bishop Mervyn Stockwood (1913-1995), Anglican Bishop of Southwark, with Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), English romantic novelist, and Eric Heffer (1922-1991), left-wing Labour politician

Easter card (colour litho)
731906 Easter card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Easter card with rabbits taking Easter eggs from a tree)

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

"There was an Old Man with a poker, who painted his face with red ochre", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386605 " There was an Old Man with a poker, who painted his face with red ochre", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

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Horse-drawn carriage from Charles Wade's collection, Snowshill Manor, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Date: 19-03-2015

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Endemic plant in bloom (Echium wildpretii), Las Canadas National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Date: 12/08/2006

Mick Jagger. Creator: Dan Springer
Mick Jagger

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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.