Anthropomorphic Collection (#6)

The frog who wants to be as big as the ox - (la grenouille qui veut etre aussi grosses que le boeuf)
DUV4214242 The frog who wants to be as big as the ox - (la grenouille qui veut etre aussi grosses que le boeuf) Fables by La Fontaine

Front cover of The Adventures of Master Renard by G. Le Cordier, c.1900 (colour litho)
CHT164069 Front cover of The Adventures of Master Renard by G. Le Cordier, c.1900 (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Reversible anthropomorphic portrait of a man composed of fruit (oil on panel)
CH466673 Reversible anthropomorphic portrait of a man composed of fruit (oil on panel) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 55.9x41.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Edwardian postcard of a dog with a top hat wearing human clothes, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3605024 Edwardian postcard of a dog with a top hat wearing human clothes, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A brown bear standing upright among the sedges, appears to be dancing at McNeil Cove, Alaska, USA
A brown bear, Ursus arctos, appears to dance to music only it can hear last June on the sedge flats overlooking McNeil Cove in southwestern Alaska

A brown bear standing upright among the sedges, appears to be dancing at McNeil Cove, Alaska, USA
A brown bear, Ursus arctos, appears to dance to music only it can hear on the sedge flats overlooking McNeil Cove in southwestern Alaska

"How Well We Go Together", 1604-1662. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
"How Well We Go Together", 1604-1662

Regulatory act of van Oldenbarnevelt, 1710-1740. Creator: Anon
Regulatory act of van Oldenbarnevelt, 1710-1740. Stage with a donkey and seven monkeys on it. In the background the Binnenhof

AI IMAGE - Badger, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Badger, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023

AI IMAGE - Toad, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Toad, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023

AI IMAGE - Toad, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Toad, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023

AI IMAGE - Ratty, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Ratty, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023

AI IMAGE - Badger, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Badger, from "The Wind in the Willows", 2023

Le portrait s'acheva en dépit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Le portrait s'acheva en depit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. (The portrait was completed despite their remonstrances) - monkey artist with birds

AI IMAGE - Illustration of a Puss in Boots, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of a Puss in Boots, 2023. Character from a European fairy tale, dating from the 16th century, about an anthropomorphic cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth

Monkeys Acting in front of the Governor's House, Stockholm. Creator: Johan Pasch
Monkeys Acting in front of the Governor's House, Stockholm, Unknown date

Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600

Narasimha, the Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu, Mid-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Narasimha, the Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu, Mid-6th century

Animals playing dice, 1770-1808. Creator: Jan Brandes
Animals playing dice, 1770-1808. Group of animals with human behaviour. In the foreground, a monkey, a boar, a hare, a cat and a dog. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 19

Anthropomorphic Hill, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Anthropomorphic Hill, 1785

Cartoon of Rink Aitsma, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Rink Aitsma, 1710-1720. Rink Aitsma was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; White ostrich with boots on. In wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Pieter van Leeuwen, tax, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Pieter van Leeuwen, tax, 1710-1720. Pieter van Leeuwen, tax officer, Van Oldenbarnevelt; Ram with black cover with orange apples. In wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Nicolaas Kromhout, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Nicolaas Kromhout, 1710-1720. Nicolaas Kromhout was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt. Donkey with cloak, hat and glasses in wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Laurens Sylla, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Laurens Sylla, 1710-1720. Laurens Sylla, tax officer, Van Oldenbarnevelt; Cat with collar, hat and apron. In wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Jacob Scotte, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Jacob Scotte, 1710-1720. Jacob Scotte was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Lion with black cloak and hat. In wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Jacob Broekhoven was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Fox with orange breeches, cloak, bonnet with orange plume, in wreath of grape vines

Cartoon of Hugo Muys van Holy, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Hugo Muys van Holy, 1710-1720. Hugo Muys van Holy was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Mouse with 2 swords and white hat with orange plume in wreaths of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Hendrik van Essen, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Hendrik van Essen, 1710-1720. Hendrik van Essen was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt. Monkey on throne with 3 owls and with trumpet, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Geraard Beukelsz. Van Santen, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Geraard Beukelsz. Van Santen, 1710-1720. Geraard Beukelsz. van Santen was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Wild Boar with hooded cloak and bottle in the right leg in wreath of flowers

Cartoon of Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius, 1710-1720. Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; White sheep with blue fur hat and apron, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Anselmus Salmius, c.1710-c.1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Anselmus Salmius, c.1710-c.1720. Anselmus Salmius was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Hare with gilded helmet, in wreath of leaves

Cartoon of Adriaan van Zwieten, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Adriaan van Zwieten, 1710-1720. Adriaan van Zwieten was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; bear with dressing gown and fur hat in wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Adriaan Ploos, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Adriaan Ploos, 1710-1720. Adriaan Ploos was the judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; goat with violin and cloak, in garland of flowers and leaves

The county of Holland versus Free Republic, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The county of Holland versus Free Republic, 1710-1720. Two satyrs with flags. Left: County of Holland. Right: Free Republic

The Missis, c1905. Creator: Unknown
The Missis, c1905

The poet crowned by two apes at the feast of the animals, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Roelant Savery
The poet crowned by two apes at the feast of the animals, 1623

Latona and the Lycian Peasants, c.1605. Creator: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Latona and the Lycian Peasants, c.1605. Latona, the mother of Apollo and Diana, halts to quench her thirst at a pond. However some peasants working nearby prevent her from doing so

Frogs, between 1871 and 1889. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Frogs, between 1871 and 1889

Posters. New York, 1890s-1907. c1890 - 1907. Creator: Edward Penfield
Posters. New York, 1890s-1907. c1890 - 1907. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Monkey Brand, for Cleaning Golf Implements. 1891. Creator: Unknown
Monkey Brand, for Cleaning Golf Implements. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portraits, n.d. Creator: Daniel Maclise
Portraits, n.d

The International Exhibition - "The Bad Neighbours", by C. Verlat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - "The Bad Neighbours", by C. Verlat, 1862....here is this wicked Belgian painter representing an incident of monkey life which, in this covetous

The Bear Assaulted by the Peasants, probably c. 1645 / 1656. Creator: Allart van Everdingen
The Bear Assaulted by the Peasants, probably c. 1645/1656

Victorian Greeting Card - Robin Christmas Postman
A robin postman delivers christmas gifts to a house. Date: circa 1890

Victorian Greeting Card - Mice Musicians
Four mice musicians sitting on a bench playing musical instruments. Date: circa 1890

Victorian Greeting Card - The Mouse Ball
Five mice dancing at a ball. Date: circa 1890

Victorian Greeting Card - Hungry Guinea-Pigs
Mother guinea-pig carring a bowl of food being chased by three young guinea-pigs. Date: circa 1890

Bonzo the Policeman - George E. Studdy - Clacton-on-Sea
circa 1920s

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Art: From Medieval Manuscripts to Whimsical Illustrations and Beyond" Step into a time capsule as we delve into the enchanting world art. Our journey begins with the Mappa Mundi, an extraordinary masterpiece created in London around 1265. Ink and colors on parchment bring to life a map teeming with fantastical creatures, blurring the lines between human and animal. Fast forward to Edward Lear's beloved "Owl and the Pussycat, " beautifully illustrated by Leslie Brook. This nonsense song takes flight through whimsical imagery, where animals don clothes and engage in delightful adventures. Henry Stacy Marks' depiction of A Select Committee from 1891 transports us to a comical scene where animals take on human roles, satirizing society's bureaucratic nature. In sunny Florida, an alligator dressed to impress awaits your arrival. This charming creature showcases how even reptiles can be given anthropomorphic qualities that captivate our imagination. A Norfolk Terrier puppy serenades us with its melodic voice, reminding us that animals too possess musical talents that can warm our hearts. An advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap introduces us to another facet of anthropomorphism - everyday objects transformed into lively characters who invite us into their world. Witnessing pygmy bonobo chimpanzees engaging in mating rituals highlights how even our closest relatives in the animal kingdom exhibit behaviors reminiscent of humans. A birthday greetings postcard reveals a feline family enjoying domestic bliss together. These cats remind us that anthropomorphism often serves as a way for artists to explore familial dynamics through relatable characters. The Dance of Death by Michael Wolgemut presents an eerie yet captivating portrayal of skeletons dancing hand-in-hand with living beings, emphasizing mortality while merging humanity with death itself. From flipping off gestures captured in vibrant photographs to big fat cockroaches enjoying lunch outings like humans, anthropomorphism continues to surprise and entertain us with its versatility.