Imps Collection

The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall
A colour illustration by Alfred Bestall showing a fantasy scene where a group of travellers are being spied on from woodland by a centaur and female imps

Fairy Flowers by Florence Mary Anderson
" Fairy Flowers by Florence Mary Anderson. " Admire me. See how gorgeous I am", from The Secret of the Flowers by Edith M Coker." 1919

The headache, from the series L Imagination, c. 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287002 The headache, from the series L Imagination, c.1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie L Imagination)

Moonlight by Frank Rogers
A young girl kneels as a group of elves, pixies, fairies and imps dance in a circle around her. Date: 1920s

Suffragette Imps become Suffragists. Cartoon Imps who featured in Ideas Penny Illustrated Weekly are seen behaving as wild suffragettes

Mon défunt me donne des numéros.. 1833 Creator: Honore Daumier
Mon defunt me donne des numeros.. 1833. Mon defunt me donne des numeros, je gagne un quaterne, je recois une aubade, je roule sur l'or'

Oberon and Titania, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, n.d. Creator: Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe
Oberon and Titania, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, n.d

The Fearless Prince and the little Imps, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, The Fearless Prince and the little Imps, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Music cover, The Children's Music Box Date: 1922

Easter Holidays Date: 20th century

Fairies in a Birds Nest (without the frame - see also 84823)
Ma84824 Fairies in a Birds Nest (without the frame - see also 84823) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 25x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Fiends Frying Pan or Annual Festival of Tom Foolery & Vice, pub
2909748 The Fiends Frying Pan or Annual Festival of Tom Foolery & Vice, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Fairies in a Birds Nest (see also 84824)
Ma84823 Fairies in a Birds Nest (see also 84824) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 25x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Korrigans, c. 1900 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163972 The Korrigans, c.1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cruikshank / Indigestion
An early 19th century gentlemans self-contained room. It includes a hob grate, letter rack, wash stand, curtained off bed, pelmet & curtains, table, rug & fender

Cartoon, March goblins, showing an old lady teased by the March winds and squally showers. Date: 1919

Caterpillar & fairies
Imps and a fairy are chased down a reed by a colourful caterpillar. Artist: Thomas Maybank Date: circa 1916

Wise owl and pixies
A black owl guards a beautiful winged fairy from menacing imps. Artist: Thomas Maybank Date: circa 1916

Winged pixie & imps
Winged pixie fends off green imps with a floral trumpet. Artist: Thomas Maybank Date: circa 1916

Fairies by Michael Macready
An elegant fairy sits on a toadstool surrounded by small imps or elves, while a large moon can be seen to be rising on the crest of a hill. Date: 1918

Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General (d. 1647) (engraving)
XJF106623 Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General (d.1647) (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sorcery and flight. This nineteenth century artwork is showing the history of sorcery and flight in medieval times. There were stories of magical flights by witches, wizards, and the like

Matthew Hopkins, English witch hunter
Matthew Hopkins (died 1647), English Witch Finder General, with two women accused of being witches. The women are giving the names of their imps, or evil spirits

Coxs Tasteless Pills
Six jolly imps play a ball game with some large examples of Coxs Tasteless Pills

Girl, Imps, Toadstools
Dollys Dream. Why would Dolly dream of a little girl surrounded by imps, fairies, plum puddings, toadstools & a miniature town ?

Christmas Dream 1874
A girl, wrapped up warm in coat, muff, hat & scarf, despite sitting by the fire, dreams of the delights of Christmas to come. Imps play with puddings & crackers

Furniture Disturbed
A family return home to find the parlour furniture moved - pictures on the floor, coal scuttle & fire tongs in the alcove, chairs balanced on tables - all topsy-turvy

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"Unleashing the Mischievous Magic: Exploring the Enchanting World of Imps" Step into a realm where mischief reigns supreme, as depicted in "The Last Caravan" by A. E. Bestall and "Fairy Flowers" by Florence Mary Anderson. These captivating illustrations transport us to a world filled with impish creatures that thrive on chaos and playfulness. Under the moonlight's ethereal glow, Frank Rogers captures the mischievous nature of these impish beings in his artwork aptly titled "Moonlight. " Their tiny forms dance through the night, leaving trails of laughter and wonder behind them. But it is not just their playful antics that define imps; they have also played significant roles throughout history. In an empowering transformation, suffragette imps evolved into suffragists, fighting for equality and women's rights. In Muriel Baines' enchanting tale, "The Fearless Prince and the little Imps, " we witness how even royalty can be enchanted by these whimsical creatures. The prince embarks on an extraordinary adventure alongside these impish companions who teach him valuable life lessons along the way. Their influence extends beyond literature; imps find themselves immortalized in music covers like "The Children's Music Box, " adding a touch of magic to melodies that captivate young hearts during Easter holidays. Peering into a birds' nest reveals another delightful surprise - fairies cohabiting with our mischievous friends. Whether framed or unframed (see also 84823 & 84824), these intricate illustrations showcase how imps seamlessly blend into nature while spreading joy wherever they go. However, not all encounters with they can lighthearted affairs. As depicted in "The Fiends Frying Pan or Annual Festival of Tom Foolery & Vice, " pub-goers may find themselves caught up in their devilishly entertaining shenanigans – a testament to the impish nature that both amuses and bewilders.