Outlandish Collection (page 5)

Gastronomic match: champion Georges Rigoulot challenges a Dutch man to eat more than he
XEE4184863 Gastronomic match: champion Georges Rigoulot challenges a Dutch man to eat more than he: each had to absorb 50 snails, 2 kilos of meat, 1 chicken, 1 cheese and 20 bananas

He distributes his fortune to passers-by: Camille Monard
XEE4185851 He distributes his fortune to passers-by: Camille Monard, a shepherd in Berthecourt-Herme (Berthecourt Herme) (Oise), distributes the money he has left after buying chickens, rabbits

Too big to enter prison: police in Bratislava in Czech Slovakia try to bring an oversized
XEE4185604 Too big to enter prison: police in Bratislava in Czech Slovakia try to bring an oversized prisoner into a cell. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal illustrious" on 7/03/1926

To save the pawns. The dangers of car traffic in Paris: an inventor has just proposed a
XEE4185495 To save the pawns. The dangers of car traffic in Paris: an inventor has just proposed a fixed device at the front of cars that would pick up the reckless caught on the shoe

An original steeple chase: a club of American gentlemen farmers organised a car race with
XEE4187024 An original steeple chase: a club of American gentlemen farmers organised a car race with jumps like riding. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal illustrious", on 14/05/1922

Eccentric sports: English sportsmen organise a football match by motorcycle
XEE4185510 Eccentric sports: English sportsmen organise a football match by motorcycle. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal illustrious" 1924. Private collection

The hundred pounds in the car! ": the company of hundred kilos invades a
XEE4185250 The hundred pounds in the car! " : the company of hundred kilos invades a Parisian bus before it leaves. It was complete, which prevented everyone from going

Two fishermen, inhabitants of Goettingen (Germany) tired of fishing in vain in a river
XEE4183413 Two fishermen, inhabitants of Goettingen (Germany) tired of fishing in vain in a river caught the geese of a flock with their fishing rod and twisted their necks

Gigantic crumble at the local feast in Denbydale, England
XEE4184069 Gigantic crumble at the local feast in Denbydale, England. Cooks use giant knives and distribute food to the crowd while police keep the population from approaching. Engraving

The championship of beer drinkers in the presence of the Mariannes de Paris. Engraving
XEE4184048 The championship of beer drinkers in the presence of the Mariannes de Paris. Engraving. One of " Le petit journal illustrious", 1928. Private collection

Carnival scene in the streets of Rome, 19th century (painting)
LRI4669222 Carnival scene in the streets of Rome, 19th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museum of Folklore, Rome

Excommunication of Robert II the Pious in 998. The King of France, son of Hugues Capet
JLJ4673928 Excommunication of Robert II the Pious in 998. The King of France, son of Hugues Capet, falls in love and marries his cousin Berthe of Burgundy despite the desaprobation of Pope Gregoire

Adventures of Baron Munchhausen (chromolitho)
2797179 Adventures of Baron Munchhausen (chromolitho) by Bichard, Alphonse Adolphe (1841-p.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adventures of Baron Munchhausen)

Project for a "real"air navigator"by Stoupy and Bijou, 1783
LSE4078861 Project for a " real" air navigator" by Stoupy and Bijou, 1783 by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Car tax: "a new way for little ladies not to pay taxes
LSE4079519 Car tax: " a new way for little ladies not to pay taxes and to be advantageously noticed" - caricature on " new taxes", 19th century by Unknown Artist

A whole district of Paris in tears: the cargo of a truck carrying onions spreads
XEE4183974 A whole district of Paris in tears: the cargo of a truck carrying onions spreads on the shoe, making humans and animals crying nearby. Engraving

Unusual US police methods for arresting drivers committing speed excites while driving
XEE4174745 Unusual US police methods for arresting drivers committing speed excites while driving their cars. Engraving from the newspaper " Le Petro Parisien", on 31/05/1908

Three miners are buried alive in America, in from the newspaper "
XEE4174691 Three miners are buried alive in America, in from the newspaper " Le Petit Parisien", 12/01/1908 (engraving) by French School

Scientific shows: living spectra. Experience the spectra on the theatre stage
XEE4191351 Scientific shows: living spectra. Experience the spectra on the theatre stage. A comedian fights a ghost. Engraving in " La Nature", 1883. Private collection

The mysterious coffin: during an exhumation in the cemetery of Jurancon
XEE4185013 The mysterious coffin: during an exhumation in the cemetery of Jurancon, the gravedigger Eyto discovers a coffin without a body but filled with scrap

Five o clock at sea: in the United States two swimmers invited a swimmer to take
XEE4186913 Five o clock at sea: in the United States two swimmers invited a swimmer to take the tea with them in the open sea at the slow pace of the waves

An original and eventful race: ostrich race in Australia mounted by jockeys
XEE4185664 An original and eventful race: ostrich race in Australia mounted by jockeys. Engraving in " Le petit Journal Illustre" on 18/04/1926. Private collection

A fire in music: during a Pacific crossing, a fire began aboard the ship "
XEE4186834 A fire in music: during a Pacific crossing, a fire began aboard the ship " The City of Honolulu". The master, while the crew prepared the evacuation of the ship

Eaton Madison Co Steam Machines - Advertising, 19th Century
LSE4106729 Eaton Madison Co Steam Machines - Advertising, 19th Century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eaton Madison Co Steam Machines - Advertising)

International bridge project over the Channel between Calais and Dover - in "
LSE4096016 International bridge project over the Channel between Calais and Dover - in " The Illustrous World" of 16/11/1867 by Unknown Artist

A man costume of tiger skins, helmet and a swordsman in hand
LSE4429751 A man costume of tiger skins, helmet and a swordsman in hand, even theatrally the death of the warrior, at the Abbey of Septfontaines, near Bourmont en Haute Marne

What can a newspaper be used for? Engraving by Tofani, to illustrate the story Chez les
LSE4334802 What can a newspaper be used for? Engraving by Tofani, to illustrate the story Chez les cannibales, Voyage dans le nord-est de l Australia, 1880-1884, by Carl Lumholtz

Amanab (or Auvassab, by his real name Amenates Tingitsoglu 1868-1887)
XEE4192149 Amanab (or Auvassab, by his real name Amenates Tingitsoglu 1868-1887), a Greek giant measuring 2.36 metres, turning around the European capitals

The ten figures figure by Harlequin. (Reduction of half of the original
XEE4134591 The ten figures figure by Harlequin. (Reduction of half of the original, from the collection of Gaston Tissandier)

Meal of two foremen in balance on the frame of a skyscraper in New York - drawing by A
XEE4117032 Meal of two foremen in balance on the frame of a skyscraper in New York - drawing by A. Beltrame, in " La Domenica del Corriere", 1931

Steam-powered car invented by Nicolas Joseph Cugnot (1725-1804
XEE4148121 Steam-powered car invented by Nicolas Joseph Cugnot (1725-1804) going out of control and knocking down part of a wall in 1770 (first reported " automobile accident")

Wedding by bicycle in the courtyard of the town hall of Nice
XEE4150353 Wedding by bicycle in the courtyard of the town hall of Nice, In " Le Petit Journal" of 25 April 1909 (engraving) by French School

English suffragettes dressed as firemen, from Le Petit Journal
XEE4150411 English suffragettes dressed as firemen, from Le Petit Journal, 3rd April 1910 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Ether (material): material without weight. Scene of the novel by Jules Verne (1828-1905
XEE4140019 Ether (material): material without weight. Scene of the novel by Jules Verne (1828-1905) " From Earth to Moon" where the shell carrying passengers crossed the point where

Giant double bass used during the concert held in Dresden (Germany) in 1619
XEE4159264 Giant double bass used during the concert held in Dresden (Germany) in 1619. Engraving in " Journal des Voyages" of 21 May 1899

Woman has two heads in the 19th century monsters
LSE4084702 Woman has two heads in the 19th century monsters. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customs and methods of transport: skins of inflated animals used to cross rivers
GIA4801048 Customs and methods of transport: skins of inflated animals used to cross rivers. Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Illustration in Le Rire, 27 / 07 / 12 - Latest fashion (engraving)
ICA4865015 Illustration in Le Rire, 27/07/12 - Latest fashion (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) pour la Couverture de Le Rire

Illustration from the book "A la gloire des betes"text by A Fabre
JLJ4623937 Illustration from the book " A la gloire des betes" text by A Fabre, drawings by Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931)

In Tarare, Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) converts with a good old man who did
JLJ4620225 In Tarare, Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) converts with a good old man who did not guess the emperor, in this bourgeois suit in a travellers hat

Portrait of Macee de Leodepard (Leodepart) wife of the French trader Jacques Coeur
JLJ4653821 Portrait of Macee de Leodepard (Leodepart) wife of the French trader Jacques Coeur (1395-1456) Painting of the French School. 15th century

Art of war: study on military machinery. "Arabica machina"
JLJ4662645 Art of war: study on military machinery. " Arabica machina", Arabic machine for sieging a city, illustration from De re Militari by engineer Roberto Valturio (1413-1483?), 1483

Illustration for Adventures of Baron Munchausen (chromolitho)
5197420 Illustration for Adventures of Baron Munchausen (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Adventures of Baron Munchausen)

FEMALE TYPE / NET HAT 1946
Outlandish net hat decorated with flowers and straw worn by a very brave young woman! Date: August 1946

Do we need the Actress?. Mr Huntley Wright at Home Date: 1904
" Do we need the Actress?". Mr Huntley Wright at Home Date: 1904

Do we need the Actress?. Mr Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904
" Do we need the Actress?". Mr Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904

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"Embarking on a Caricature of Future Travel: Exploring the Outlandish" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we delve into the realm of outlandishness. From the eccentricities of Frederick William Koko Mingi VIII - King of Brass, Nigeria to the vibrant rickshaw boys of Durban, South Africa, this journey promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Unveiling the past through art and satire, we encounter Gabriele Galantara's allegorical cartoon "War and Peace, " gracing the cover of French satirical newspaper "L'assiette au beurre" in 1907. The clash between chaos and serenity depicted within these pages leaves us pondering humanity's eternal struggle for harmony. Venturing further into artistic marvels, Bohumil Stepan's spoon with ears captures our attention. A fusion of leather and metal from 1961 Prague showcases Czech art at its most unconventional. Similarly striking is his football with nails creation from 1968-1969—a testament to innovation pushing boundaries beyond comprehension. Intriguing encounters continue as Marcel Proust kneels before Jeanne Ponquet in an enigmatic black-and-white photograph from 1892. This glimpse into their lives sparks curiosity about their connection and inspires contemplation on love's intricate dance throughout history. However, not all tales are filled with romance; some delve into darkness. Witness Pierre Rey, infamously known as "the Landru de Marseille, " digging his own grave alongside one destined victim—an eerie engraving that sends shivers down our spines while reminding us of humanity's capacity for evil. Lastly, Theodore de Bry transports us back in time to South America during Spanish colonization—revealing an unsettling method used by authorities to extract confessions from criminals. This haunting image serves as a reminder that justice has evolved over centuries but still bears witness to the outlandishness of human cruelty.