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In a world filled with various forms of "fat, " from motorcycles to geese, the concept takes on different meanings and contexts

Background imageFat Collection: The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816 by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) British

The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816 by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) British Museum This painting satirises the Prince Regents passion for Chinoiserie which culminated in the building of

Background imageFat Collection: JACK SPRAT. Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean

JACK SPRAT. Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean. Color engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

Background imageFat Collection: D. H. Lawrence & Wife

D. H. Lawrence & Wife
D H LAWRENCE English novelist, with his German wife Frieda (1879 - 1956)

Background imageFat Collection: The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide, c. 1550, by Pieter Bruegh

The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide, c. 1550, by Pieter Bruegh
Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c.1525-1569). Flemish painter. The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide, c.1550. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageFat Collection: Two women out walking with dogs

Two women out walking with dogs
Two women out walking with terrier dogs. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageFat Collection: Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Background imageFat Collection: PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1912. Former president Theodore Roosevelt

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1912. Former president Theodore Roosevelt and President William Howard Taft battling for the Republican presidential nomination in a 1912 American cartoon

Background imageFat Collection: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. Judge Speaks

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. Judge Speaks. Judge, holding a paper reading Roosevelt policy

Background imageFat Collection: Brown Rat

Brown Rat
JD-13556 Brown / Common / Norway RAT - facing. In studio, against white background Rattus norvegicus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFat Collection: Comic Card / Fat Lady

Comic Card / Fat Lady
I don t care twopence what happens. Thats how I feel at Clacton-on-Sea. says a fat woman wearing a red bathing suit paddling in the sea

Background imageFat Collection: Jersey Cow JD 2642 © John Daniels ARDEA LONDON

Jersey Cow JD 2642 © John Daniels ARDEA LONDON
JD-2642 CATTLE - Jersey Cow eating hay in field Winter John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFat Collection: Argentine Horned Frog

Argentine Horned Frog
TEA-97 Argentine Horned Frog Ceratophrys ornata Andy Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFat Collection: Wood Pigeon UK

Wood Pigeon UK
CAN-169 WOODPIGEONS - x two, on branch UK Columba palumbus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFat Collection: Bronze Coloured Domestic Turkey

Bronze Coloured Domestic Turkey
HDD-644 Bronze Coloured Domestic Turkey Domestic Hans D Dossenbach Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFat Collection: Chinchilla

Chinchilla
LA-982 Chinchilla Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Background imageFat Collection: Menelik Ii / Ethiopia / Rire

Menelik Ii / Ethiopia / Rire
MENELIK II Emperor of Ethiopia (1889-1913) - a satirical view

Background imageFat Collection: Comic postcard, Enormous man with woman in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Enormous man with woman in the sea Date: 20th century

Background imageFat Collection: Diet and Dieters by Joyce Dennys

Diet and Dieters by Joyce Dennys
A selection of types and the diets they are all eating in order to retain, or, in some cases, reduce their figures. Date: 1929

Background imageFat Collection: WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson

WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Defence during WW2 -- Stout members of the sixth column dislodge an enemy machine gun post on the dome of St Paul s, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J

Background imageFat Collection: Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), perched behind a cactus

Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), perched behind a cactus

Background imageFat Collection: Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man's hat

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man's hat. An illustration of Father Christmas keeping his eye on the curious geese. Date: 1900

Background imageFat Collection: A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving)

A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving)
5234070 A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man)

Background imageFat Collection: A regular customer at the New Cresta club in Solihull, West Midlands

A regular customer at the New Cresta club in Solihull, West Midlands, clutches a selection of drinks during a game of darts. 25th March 1977

Background imageFat Collection: Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Background imageFat Collection: A whist-er at Boodles - or a choice peice [sic] of double milled Yorkshire broad cloth, 1820

A whist-er at Boodles - or a choice peice [sic] of double milled Yorkshire broad cloth, 1820. A very obese man in profile is about to step into Boodles club, Pall Mall

Background imageFat Collection: The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796
The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving)

Background imageFat Collection: Caricature of John Corlett of The Sporting Times

Caricature of John Corlett of The Sporting Times
Caricature of John Corlett (1841-1915), founder, proprietor and editor of The Sporting Times. Real Jam! He is annoyed that the cabman charges eighteen pence to drive someone one mile and 1700 yards

Background imageFat Collection: Picture No. 10859730

Picture No. 10859730
CAT - ginger and white tabby Tom with sunflowers Date:

Background imageFat Collection: At the Fish & Chips shop At the Fish & Chips shop

At the Fish & Chips shop At the Fish & Chips shop
People You See. From Teddy Bear (2 October 1965)

Background imageFat Collection: Toasted cheese sandwich

Toasted cheese sandwich

Background imageFat Collection: A Fat Long-Horned Ox

A Fat Long-Horned Ox
Bred and fatted at Dickley Farm in Leicestershire by Mr Honyborn, Successor to the late celebrated Mr Bakewell

Background imageFat Collection: Hamster - & nuts

Hamster - & nuts
JD-7229 HAMSTER - and nuts John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFat Collection: Father Christmas with presents

Father Christmas with presents
A pot-bellied Father Christmas with lots of presents

Background imageFat Collection: Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

Background imageFat Collection: Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho)

Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho)
BSA408881 Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 30.5x35.6 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

Background imageFat Collection: A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)

A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962489 A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFat Collection: Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)

Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)
653335 Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 64.7x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef; Le Cuisinier. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageFat Collection: The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel)

The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel)
989681 The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); 34.3x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelors Birthday. Isidor Kaufmann (1853-1921)

Background imageFat Collection: A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)

A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025378 A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806); Albinia

Background imageFat Collection: La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho)

La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho)
3100101 La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin)

Background imageFat Collection: Actor Bud Ralston, aged 84, pictured in true Coronation Street character role

Actor Bud Ralston, aged 84, pictured in true Coronation Street character role (as an extra), at his local working mens club near his home at Offerton in Stockport, Manchester. 15th April 1983

Background imageFat Collection: Noelle the Gorilla at Chester Zoo

Noelle the Gorilla at Chester Zoo

Background imageFat Collection: Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Creator: James Millar

Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Creator: James Millar
Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Dr John Derrington (1747-1805), Birmingham surgeon and apothecary

Background imageFat Collection: Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Creator: John Doyle

Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Creator: John Doyle
Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Satirical caricature of British politicians Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon (1790-1866), Chancellor of the Exchequer, and James Pattison (1786-1849)

Background imageFat Collection: Illustration for Jack Sprat could eat no fat, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901)

Illustration for Jack Sprat could eat no fat, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). Artist: Catherine Greenaway
Illustration for Jack Sprat could eat no fat/his wife could eat no lean, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). For a book of nursery rhymes

Background imageFat Collection: Great by H. M. Bateman

Great by H. M. Bateman
Caricature of a self-important gentleman in evening dress, puffing his chest out as he smokes a cigarette. Date: 1927

Background imageFat Collection: Fat Edward Bright

Fat Edward Bright
EDWARD BRIGHT, of Maldon, Essex, who died at age 30 looking like this... Date: 1720 - 1750



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In a world filled with various forms of "fat, " from motorcycles to geese, the concept takes on different meanings and contexts. The iconic Harley Davidson Fat Boy roars through the open roads of the US, embodying power and freedom as it cruises across vast landscapes. Meanwhile, in Limehouse, London, Mrs. Smith awakens the dockers with her peashooter in 1927, showcasing her feisty spirit and determination. Step right up to witness Jolly Dolly Dimple at the circus sideshow. Celesta Geyer captivates audiences with her larger-than-life personality and charm that shines through even on a vintage poster from 1949. In another realm entirely, Hoffmann's Augustus indulges in a hearty soup, reminding us that sometimes comfort can be found in simple pleasures. Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration titled "Fat Geese. " transports us to Bray near Maidenhead where these plump birds waddle about freely. As we delve into history through cartoons featuring Boss Tweed and his cohorts James Ingersoll and George Miller, we learn how excess can corrupt even those in positions of power. But let's not forget our guilty pleasures - like sinking our teeth into a jam doughnut or enjoying some light-hearted entertainment courtesy of Mrs. Mills playing piano alongside her faithful dog companion. And who could resist smiling at Kay Snap's Mr Bobby the Policeman? Lastly, Picture No. 10921789 introduces us to The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father; their bond transcends physical appearances as they navigate life together with love and resilience. In this diverse collection of images spanning time periods and cultures, "fat" emerges as more than just a word - it becomes an emblematic symbol representing strength or vulnerability depending on its context.