Egotistical Collection

The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The little egoist (coloured engraving)
5998882 The little egoist (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little egoist)

The German Emperor on his travels (colour litho)
2818953 The German Emperor on his travels (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Emperor on his travels)

German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Stork, The Dog, The Tower
KJN336537 German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Stork, The Dog, The Tower, The Garden, published by Dondorf, Frankfurt, 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition (litho)
1055788 Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition)

Councellor Ego - ie - little i, myself i, 1798. Artist: James Gillray
Councellor Ego - ie - little i, myself i, 1798. Thomas Erskine facing left and looking straight before him, wearing a Counsellors wig, gown and bands

Cartoon, A March to the Bank, by James Gillray. Showing William Pitt leading a line of soldiers along The Strand, Fleet Street and Cheapside to the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street

Cartoon, Ancient Music, by James Gillray. Showing King George III and Queen Charlotte listening to music. Others present include Charles James Fox and William Pitt. Date: 1787

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

Womans face

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"The Egotistical Delights: A Journey Through Vanity and Self-Importance" Step into the world of egotism, where self-amusement knows no bounds. From the pages of history to whimsical engravings, witness the amusing antics of The Giant Factotum as he revels in his own grandiosity (The Giant Factotum amusing himself, pub. 1797). But beware, for even the smallest among us can possess an inflated sense of self-worth. Behold The Little Egoist, a colored engraving that captures the essence of narcissism in its most diminutive form. Traveling across borders and time itself, we encounter The German Emperor on his travels (color litho), proudly displaying his regal ego with every step. And within the German edition of Lenormand's French cartomancy deck lies The Stork, The Dog, and The Tower - symbols that remind us how vanity can tower over reason. Venturing further into cosmopolitan realms, Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition offers a lithographic glimpse into society's obsession with personal glory during this grand event. Even esteemed figures fall prey to their own self-importance. Councillor Ego - ie - little i, myself i (1798) by James Gillray satirically portrays a man consumed by his own image. In cartoons both playful and profound, we witness A March to the Bank where greed intertwines with egocentricity while Ancient Music reminds us that even artistry is not immune to inflated egos. Not everyone appreciates Shakespeare's genius equally; just ask The Mayor of Middle Wallop who fails to grasp its brilliance due to his limited perspective. Finally, amidst all these depictions lies a woman's face – mysterious yet captivating – reminding us that ego transcends gender boundaries. So come forth and explore this captivating collection where ego reigns supreme.