Animate Collection

Study For Pygmalion And Galatea, c. 1797 (chalk on paper)
6041274 Study For Pygmalion And Galatea, c.1797 (chalk on paper) by Gauffier, Louis (1761-1801); 18.1x24.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

zoopraxiscope disc showing an acrobat performing a horse back somersault, 1893 (litho)
3121790 zoopraxiscope disc showing an acrobat performing a horse back somersault, 1893 (litho) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nature (colour litho)
2795462 Nature (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nature. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

zoopraxiscope disc showing a couple waltzing, 1893 (litho)
3121791 zoopraxiscope disc showing a couple waltzing, 1893 (litho) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

zoopraxiscope disc showing a Horse galloping, 1893 (litho)
3121789 zoopraxiscope disc showing a Horse galloping, 1893 (litho) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

zoopraxiscope disc showing men boxing, 1893 (litho)
3121792 zoopraxiscope disc showing men boxing, 1893 (litho) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zoopraxiscope is an early device for displaying motion pictures)

A transformed statue (w / c on paper)
CTS407541 A transformed statue (w/c on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

The Godhead Fires, from the Pygmalion and the Image series
HTL11911 The Godhead Fires, from the Pygmalion and the Image series, 1868-70 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98)

Two Girls Sit Together

Freezing Human Tissue
Suspended animation by freezing human tissue may not only be the way to cure many incurable diseases, but could be a way to suspend and re-animate life itself !

Prometheus Forms Man
Prometheus forms man of clay and against the wishes of Jupiter steals fire from heaven to animate his work

Social / Strand 1925
A scene in The Strand, London: a flower girl, passers-by, a car and an open-top bus animate the scene

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"Breathing Life into Art: The Power to Animate" In the realm of art, there exists a captivating ability to animate even the most static forms. From William Blake's "Study For Pygmalion And Galatea" in 1797, where chalk on paper brings forth movement and emotion, to the zoopraxiscope disc showcasing an acrobat performing a horse back somersault in 1893 litho print - these works demonstrate the transformative power of animation. The concept of animating goes beyond mere motion; it delves into the realm of storytelling and imagination. Take for instance, the etching and engraving titled "Pygmalion" from 1778 - through intricate lines and shading, it breathes life into stone as if it were alive. Similarly, nature itself becomes animated in vibrant color lithographs like "Nature, " where flora and fauna seem to dance across the page. The zoopraxiscope discs further exemplify this enchanting capability. In one disc from 1893 litho print, a couple waltzes gracefully together while another showcases a galloping horse with such realism that you can almost hear its hooves pounding against the ground. Even men boxing come alive on these spinning discs – their movements frozen yet dynamic. Artists have long explored this notion of animation through various mediums. A transformed statue depicted in watercolor on paper captures not only physical transformation but also evokes emotions associated with change and metamorphosis. Meanwhile, "The Godhead Fires" series by Pygmalion and Image ignites our imagination as we witness divine figures flickering with fiery energy. Beyond technique lies an inherent desire within us all to bring life to stillness – two girls sitting together become more than just subjects captured on canvas; they are imbued with personality and connection that transcends time. Through artokoloro prints capturing moments frozen yet teeming with vitality, we are reminded of the power to animate.