Anthropomorphic Collection (#7)

Cat wearing tiara
Animals, Animals & Wildlife, Anthropomorphic, Close-Up, Clothing Acc, Funny Animal Prints, 78321410

Two cats dancing the night away - " Its our night out to-night!" Date: 1929

Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010

A collection of ancient mythological figures from across the world

Original, charming Victorian greetings card of cute terrier dog pushing two puppies in a toy wooden truck or cart, Christmas Greeting with dearest love, circa 1890's, U.K

Poker Game, 1894 by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge Poker Game, 1894 by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge

monkey painter painting a painting, 1909 (engraving)
PCT4286150 monkey painter painting a painting, 1909 (engraving) by Cohl, Emile (1857-1938); (add.info.: Image of an anime cartoon by Emile Cohl (1857-1938)

The Big Red Motor and the Little Blue Limousine Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672462 The Big Red Motor and the Little Blue Limousine Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Guardroom with monkeys, c.1633 (oil on panel)
8598700 Guardroom with monkeys, c.1633 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 41 x 58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191200 The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

cats tea party

Anthropomorphic cat

An anthropomorphic cat knitting, Victorian period

Anthropomorphic cat, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Anthropomorphic cats, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

A Henpecked Husband. A henpecked man is controlled by and a little frightened of a woman, especially his wife. Date: circa 1909

Summer Holidays
Anthropomorphic animals enjoying a boat ride in high seas. Artist: Frederick Lewin Date: circa 1925

The Waits
Anthropomorphic animals at Christmas. Young cats and a dog performing Christmas carols. Artist: AE Kennedy Date: 1913

Wooden anthropomorphic figure. Chimu culture
Wooden anthropomorphic figure. There were idols and depictions of ancestors In the temples and shrines. Chimu culture. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1470 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas

Vessel with mythical character. Ceramic. Chimu-Inca culture. Late Horizon (1470-1532 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Phytomorphic vessel. Depiction of the fruit known as lucuma (Pouteria Lucuma). Piece from the excavations of the Bishop Baltasar Martinez de Companon (1785). Chimu culture

Tapestry cushion cover depicting the Fox, possibly the Wolf, preaching to the geese, from Basel, 1450-75 (wool)
3576076 Tapestry cushion cover depicting the Fox, possibly the Wolf, preaching to the geese, from Basel, 1450-75 (wool) by Swiss School, (15th century); 54.6x59 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

German birthday card (colour litho)
731852 German birthday card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German birthday card, decorated with a frog blowing bubbles from a pipe)

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A bear wearing spectacles and smoking a cigar (colour litho)
732433 A bear wearing spectacles and smoking a cigar (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bear wearing spectacles and smoking a cigar)

Easter card (colour litho)
731906 Easter card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Easter card with rabbits taking Easter eggs from a tree)

A cat pushing a kitten in a pram (colour litho)
732439 A cat pushing a kitten in a pram (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cat pushing a kitten in a pram)

German Easter card (colour litho)
732390 German Easter card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Easter card, with anthropomorphic chicks dressed as clowns in a circus ring)

Illustration for Peter Pan, 1912 (print)
PCT4276363 Illustration for Peter Pan, 1912 (print) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration (1912) by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for the novel by James Matthew Barrie (JM or J. M)

Spoon, Fang Culture, from Yaunde Region of Cameroon (wood)
HSC193978 Spoon, Fang Culture, from Yaunde Region of Cameroon (wood) by African School; height:22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood)
HSC193979 Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood) by African School; height:63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Standing figure, possibly Gbaya people, 19th-20th century (wood & fibre)
1068157 Standing figure, possibly Gbaya people, 19th-20th century (wood & fibre) by African School; 29.9x7.3x7.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Paper, c. 1930-31 (tempera on cardboard)
7293971 The Paper, c.1930-31 (tempera on cardboard) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico, Andrea de) (1891-1952); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: the paper)

Bakota reliquary figure from Gabon, 19th-20th century (wood & copper)
XLC166319 Bakota reliquary figure from Gabon, 19th-20th century (wood & copper) by African School; Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4907312 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 298x368 cm; (add.info)

Spoon, Kongo Culture, from Cabinda Region, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & copper)
HSC193992 Spoon, Kongo Culture, from Cabinda Region, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & copper) by African School; height:49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Figurative Jar, Zande, Congo (ceramic)
HSC206686 Figurative Jar, Zande, Congo (ceramic) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

The Hare and the Hedgehog (colour litho)
AKV384605 The Hare and the Hedgehog (colour litho) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Hase und der Igel;); © Ackermann Kunstverlag; © Estate of Paul Hey

Kota Bwete Figure, Obamba Culture, from Gabon (copper & wood)
HSC193980 Kota Bwete Figure, Obamba Culture, from Gabon (copper & wood) by African School; height:57 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Luba Stool, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) (see also 193996-997)
HSC193998 Luba Stool, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) (see also 193996-997) by African School; height:41.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Allegory of Tulip Mania, middle of 17th c. (oil on wood)
7347753 Allegory of Tulip Mania, middle of 17th c. (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

A little duck got his paw stuck in a clothespin. " The Wooden Pin", 1936 (illustration)
7309642 A little duck got his paw stuck in a clothespin." The Wooden Pin", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Two fish hook a pan to the hook in the fisherman's line. " A good joke", 1936 (illustration)
7309659 Two fish hook a pan to the hook in the fisherman's line." A good joke", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A cat plays with tending food to the dog attached to its kennel. " Angling", 1936 (illustration)
7309643 A cat plays with tending food to the dog attached to its kennel." Angling", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A mole knocks over the cat's bowl when it comes out of the ground. " Good! Another earthquake
7309638 A mole knocks over the cat's bowl when it comes out of the ground." Good! Another earthquake.", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A rabbit makes a muff out of the fox's tail caught in a trap. " The Fur Cuff", 1936 (illustration)
7309648 A rabbit makes a muff out of the fox's tail caught in a trap." The Fur Cuff", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The goat lends its horns to unroll the yarn. " L'Echeveau", 1936 (illustration)
7309641 The goat lends its horns to unroll the yarn." L'Echeveau", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A frog balances on a tight wire. " The Balancing Acrobat", 1936 (illustration)
7309640 A frog balances on a tight wire." The Balancing Acrobat", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

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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.