Half Human Collection

Ganesh, from Tuol Pheak Kin, Kandal Province, 7th-8th century (sandstone)
XIR216432 Ganesh, from Tuol Pheak Kin, Kandal Province, 7th-8th century (sandstone) by Cambodian; 74x63 cm; Musee National de Phnom Penh, Cambodia; out of copyright

A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)
985608 A Satyr and a Young Girl, c.1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18 (approx.width) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

L Apres-Midi d un Faune, engraving by H. Reidel, 1920 (pochoir print)
1123816 L Apres-Midi d un Faune, engraving by H. Reidel, 1920 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph)
BAL11543 Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Codognato, Plinio (1878-1940); 140x100 cm; Private Collection

An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur
985853 An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur, 1496 (woodcut) by Italian School

Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696752 Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Theseus, Paphos

Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696750 Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Theseus, Paphos

Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base)
1195293 Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base) by Faguays, Pierre le (1892-1935); 52.1x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faguays)

A Faun, his Left Arm Outstretched, and a Fauness holding a Tambour, (black chalk
827586 A Faun, his Left Arm Outstretched, and a Fauness holding a Tambour, (black chalk, pen and brown ink with brown wash) by Tiepolo

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos
617885 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Kelpie Water Demon, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies
STC255466 Kelpie Water Demon, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves and Other Little People by Thomas Keightley (1789-1872) Published 1880, (BW engraving) by American School

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos
696746 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

A centaur charms a Maenad, detail from The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos
696744 A centaur charms a Maenad, detail from The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Mermaids and Mermen, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies
STC255472 Mermaids and Mermen, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves and Other Little People by Thomas Keightley (1789-1872) Published 1880, (BW Engraving) by American School

MS 1-2005, fol. 182v: David Praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309726 MS 1-2005, fol. 182v: David Praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Centaur, (bronze with brown patina, bronze base)
1197548 Centaur, (bronze with brown patina, bronze base) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 63 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Our national dog-show, 1883 (colour litho)
1065655 Our national dog-show, 1883 (colour litho) by Gillam, Bernard (1856-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration shows a dog show where a variety of breeds are competing; in the upper)

Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink
990013 Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); 22x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696741 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

MS 1-2005, fol. 207v: Isaiah Praying, historiated initial a
FIT309730 MS 1-2005, fol. 207v: Isaiah Praying, historiated initial a from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Boecklin Jubilaeum, 1897 (litho in colours)
1195087 Boecklin Jubilaeum, 1897 (litho in colours) by Sandreuter, Hans (1850-1901); 99.5x59.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andreuter, Hans); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985879 Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 28x19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsters and snakes in a landscape)

Talking animals Title page J Hilarides Fabulae sopiAŠ
Talking animals Title page for: J. Hilarides, Fabulae AEsopiae, 1695 Phaedri Fabulae (title on object), Group of various figures, half human and half animal, grouped around a throne

The Faun by Edward Knoblauch. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London on 10th June 1913. A piece of whimsy in which a faun enters a London drawing room to prevent a man from taking his

Broadsheet, relating, freaks, nature, right, creature, half human, half pig, single horn
Broadsheet relating to freaks of nature, at right a creature that is half human and half pig with a single horn, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca 1900

The Fall of the Rebel Angels (detail of the middle angel), 1562 (oil on oak panel)
XIR897532 The Fall of the Rebel Angels (detail of the middle angel), 1562 (oil on oak panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

Male mermaid, 19th century artwork. This fish figure can also represent creatures such as tritons. Here, it has a mans head, such as found in mermen, the male form of a mermaid

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"Exploring the Enigmatic: The Fascination with Half-Human Beings" From ancient sandstone carvings of Ganesh to Edward Knoblauch's mesmerizing portrayal of "The Faun, " depictions of half-human creatures have captivated artists and viewers alike throughout history. Whether it be in hand-coloured engravings like "The Walking Committee" or delicate watercolour paintings such as "A Satyr and a Young Girl, " these hybrid beings blur the boundaries between human and animal, challenging our perceptions. In J. Wright's 1798 etching titled "New Morality, " we witness a thought-provoking representation of the High Priest of the Theophilanthropes, symbolizing humanity's struggle to reconcile its dual nature. Similarly, H. Reidel's pochoir print from 1920, inspired by L'Apres-Midi d'un Faune, delves into themes of desire and transformation. Even advertisements embraced this theme; a vibrant colour lithograph promoting Fiat 509 in 1925 featured an alluring faun-like figure, enticing viewers with its mysterious allure. This merging of mythological creatures with modernity showcases society's fascination with otherworldly beings. Throughout centuries-old woodcuts depicting Theseus battling centaurs to intricate mosaics portraying Theseus confronting the Minotaur at Paphos House in Cyprus, tales from Greek mythology intertwine humans with fantastical beings – reminding us that within ourselves lies both strength and vulnerability. As we delve further into contemporary artistry, a silvered bronze sculpture named "Nymph and Faun group" captures our attention on a marble base. This piece exemplifies how artists continue to explore the concept of half-human entities even today – evoking emotions ranging from awe to curiosity. Whether through black chalk sketches like "A Faun his Left Arm Outstretched" or Latin editions illustrating mythical encounters between heroes and centaurs, the allure of half-human beings endures.