Monstrosities Collection

Monstrosities of 1825 & 6, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562218 Monstrosities of 1825 & 6, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S. J
CHT223766 Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S.J. (1608-66), published Wuerzburg 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

One of the Monstrosities (engraving)
671439 One of the Monstrosities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Monstrosities)

Fashions for men and women France 1827
Monstrosities of 1827. Over exaggerated hats with lots of plumes and floral arrangements, leg-of-mutton sleeves, narrow waist and over sized coats were all the fashion. Date: 1827

Monstrosities of 1824, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562184 Monstrosities of 1824, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Freak, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999425 Freak, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Freak, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999424 Freak, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Albatros, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999059 Albatros, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Weird Hats of 1819
MONSTROSITIES OF 1819 & 1820 A satire on the fashion victims of the day, including various hideous hats. Date: 1819 - 1820

?Dandies of 1817 & Monstrosities of 1818? - Cruikshank
?Dandies of 1817 & Monstrosities of 1818?. 1818. Coloured etching by George Cruikshank, published by H Humphry, St James?s St, 1818. Part 2 of a series of etchings

Kaempferia roscoeana, Germinating pollen cells - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, undated. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Drawings of Francis Bauer of epidermis, hairs, pollen grains, monstrosities

Angiosperm pollen - Pollen of various angiosperm species. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1800-1833. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library

Monstrosities of 1818, engraving 1818, unusual clothing styles in mens and women s
Monstrosities of 1818, engraving 1818, unusual clothing styles in mens and womens fashions, particularly dresses and hats

Monstrosities Of 1818, Engraving 1818, Unusual Clothing Styles In Mens And Womens Fashions, Particularly Dresses And Hats

Monstrosities of 1819-20
A satire on fashion. Amongst the styles mocked are cossack trousers, pinched male waists, high stand-fall collars, the Nelson bustle, huge headgear & profusely adorned hemlines

Hyde Park Fashions 1822
A satire on fashion. Amongst the styles mocked are cossack trousers, pinched male waists, high stand-fall collars & large expanses of shirt front & ladies showing their legs

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"Monstrosities: Unveiling the Bizarre and Curious of the Past" Step into a world where imagination runs wild, as we explore the monstrosities that captivated minds in the 19th century. From sea monsters to peculiar fashion trends, these enigmatic phenomena left an indelible mark on history. In 1825 & 1826, people marveled at "Monstrosities, " hand-coloured engravings depicting strange creatures that defied explanation. These fantastical illustrations ignited both fear and fascination among those who laid eyes upon them. Gaspar Schott's "Physica Curiosa" featured captivating depictions of sea monsters, capturing their mythical allure. The vivid illustrations transported readers to uncharted waters teeming with unimaginable creatures lurking beneath the waves. But it wasn't just mythical beasts that captured attention; even human oddities were celebrated as curiosities. Engravings from 1833-39 showcased freakish individuals whose appearances challenged societal norms. These colored prints highlighted society's obsession with aberrations and its simultaneous desire for spectacle. Fashion also had its fair share during this era. In France in 1827, men and women donned extravagant attire that pushed boundaries and defied conventionality. Outlandish garments adorned with intricate details became a symbol of status while blurring the line between fashion-forwardness and absurdity. The yearning for eccentricity continued in earlier years too – hats took center stage in 1819 when weird headpieces became all the rage. Meanwhile, dandies of 1817 flaunted their flamboyant style alongside other monstrosities witnessed in Cruikshank's satirical works from 1818. Not limited to humans alone, nature itself presented astonishing marvels like Kaempferia roscoeana - germinating pollen cells depicted through microscopic lenses offered glimpses into botanical monstrosities.