Anthropomorphic Collection (page 3)

And the Rat, Wore a Feather in his Hat (litho)
8670631 And the Rat, Wore a Feather in his Hat (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And the Rat, Wore a Feather in his Hat)

Two bunnies in love flirting on a bench, 1904 (postcard)
PCT4270455 Two bunnies in love flirting on a bench, 1904 (postcard); (add.info.: Two bunnies in love flirting on a bench surrounded by a garland of blue flowers)

You better learn your alphabet, early 20th century (postcard)
DUV4711671 You better learn your alphabet, early 20th century (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: You better learn your alphabet. Anthropomorphic and humorous postcard illustrated by A. P)

French postcard with image of two fish, 1900 (postcard)
3665526 French postcard with image of two fish, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anthropomorphic figure
3499722 Anthropomorphic figure; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic figure. Votive use. Punic. Terracotta. VI-IV Centuries b.C. Illa Plan (Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain).); PHAS/UIG.

The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving)
8698463 The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving) by Gillot, Charles (1853-1903); (add.info.: Literature)

Remembrance from all at home (colour litho)
8635502 Remembrance from all at home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remembrance from all at home)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634292 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Marvel of Training (engraving)
8672759 A Marvel of Training (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marvel of training)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643609 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643374 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643344 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643342 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643338 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643333 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643329 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643305 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho)
8649653 Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho)
8649649 Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho)
8649647 Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho)
8649637 Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho)
8649631 Illustration for The Fox's Frolic, or A Day with the Topsy Turvy Hunt (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ain't a fella a perfect jackass when he's in love! (colour litho)
8656635 Ain't a fella a perfect jackass when he's in love! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tired? I don't wonder (colour litho)
8656476 Tired? I don't wonder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Tired? I don't wonder - keep better hours." Tired dog)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677315 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (colour litho)
8677508 Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (Act 2)

The Battle of the Frogs and Mice (chromolitho)
8664000 The Battle of the Frogs and Mice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Frogs and Mice)

How's eggs this morning? (colour litho)
8656888 How's eggs this morning? (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: How's eggs this morning? Male and female chicken with a basket of eggs)

The ass who golfs (colour litho)
8656799 The ass who golfs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ass who golfs. Donkey playing golf)

Let me twine blossoms 'round your head (colour litho)
8656734 Let me twine blossoms 'round your head (colour litho) by Curtis, E.J. (fl.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let me twine blossoms 'round your head)

Remembrance from all at home! (colour litho)
8656688 Remembrance from all at home! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remembrance from all at home! Cats by the fireplace)

And the Whale (litho)
8670638 And the Whale (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And the Whale. Illustration for Johnny Crow's Garden by L Leslie Brooke (Frederick Warne)

And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever (litho)
8670632 And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever)

In Johnny Crow's Garden (litho)
8670639 In Johnny Crow's Garden (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Johnny Crow's Garden)

The zoo up to date (colour litho)
8672565 The zoo up to date (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zoo up to date. Zoo animals cycling)

French postcard with image of a marriage between fish, 1900 (postcard)
3665525 French postcard with image of a marriage between fish, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Phoenician anthropomorphic head, on a wine Jug
3480471 Phoenician anthropomorphic head, on a wine Jug; (add.info.: Phoenician anthropomorphic head, on a wine Jug. From El Aouja, Tunisia; 3rd Century AD. Musee national du Bardo)

Barnum Poster (colour litho)
BAL4649 Barnum Poster (colour litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: a typical rat sheet issued by circus owners to denigrate their rivals; against Adam Forepaugh; the story of The Ox)

Frog family (chromolitho)
8677560 Frog family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog family.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677265 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Then the Stork, Gave a Philosophic Talk (litho)
8670636 Then the Stork, Gave a Philosophic Talk (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then the Stork, Gave a Philosophic Talk)

Dog and monkey reading a newspaper (colour litho)
8635529 Dog and monkey reading a newspaper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog and monkey reading a newspaper)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634294 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634293 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Teddy bear couple (chromolitho)
8635598 Teddy bear couple (chromolitho) by Ellam, William Henry (1858-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teddy bear couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Frog family (chromolitho)
8677690 Frog family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog family.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

The Kerry Dance (engraving)
8672689 The Kerry Dance (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kerry Dance. dogs dancing in a ring)

Some folks would say that Froggie was in search of trouble (colour litho)
8655893 Some folks would say that Froggie was in search of trouble (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.