Imitation Collection (page 8)

Young boy and girl dressed as adults sitting on sofa, portrait

Mannequin with leg and arm removed

Young woman in mermaid costume sitting on shell, smiling, portrait

Mother watching daughter applying make-up

Red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) in snowy field, Japan

Statue
This is a copy of the Kresilas amazon. Black and white. Hadrians villa is a large Roman archaeological complex at Tivoli. The villa was constructed as a retreat from Rome for Roman Emperor Hadrian

Home Made Wigwam
Oppressed by the heat at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, Mr and Mrs John Brown shelter under an umbrella in imitation of the native American teepees on display

Goods for sale, Khan Al-Khali Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cosy Bulldog
Seven month old bulldog Overfen Shamus keeping warm in a sheepskin coat at Olympia where he is competing in the Ladies Kennel Associsation Championship, 4th November 1959

Beach Back View
Two women sitting on a beach, wearing dresses with matching hats. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Balloon Frog
A huge inflatable frog assembled for the annual Thanksgiving parade in Philadelphia

A young girl plays with her new all-vinyl plastic doll that can be washed without fear of damage
United States: 1949. A young girl plays with her new all-vinyl plastic doll that can be washed without fear of damage. It is manufactured by the Jay-Zee Doll Company from Marvinol vinyl resin

A Boy Laughs With His Dog
Butte, Montana: c. 1930. A youngster, who likes to sit the way his daddy does, enjoys a joke with his best friend

A Boy Imitates His Father
United States: c. 1955. A small boy imitates his fathers pose in confronting the bad dog

Worship of M. Courbet, realistic imitation of the adoration of the Magi. engraving 1855

Model of Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece, circa 1960
Model of the Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece made circa 1960 at the University of Birmingham

Model of theatre of Herodes Atticus at Acropolis
Model of the theatre of Herodes Atticus at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece made circa 1960 at the University of Birmingham

Model of Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece, circa 1962
Model of the Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece made circa 1960 at the University of Birmingham

Model of Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece, circa 1963
Model of the Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece made circa 1960 at the University of Birmingham

Model of Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece, circa 1961
Model of the Acropolis ruins in Athens, Greece made circa 1960 at the University of Birmingham

Artificial limbs in a side room of the Nosso Senhor do Bomfim church, Salvador da Bahia, Bahia, Brazil, South America

Russia, Moscow, replica icons on sale at the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius

Sweden, Gotland Island, Archaeological ruins: stone row in shape of ship
Sweden - Gotland Island. Archaeological ruins: stone row in the shape of a ship

Reconstruction model of Tarxien megalithic temple
Prehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Reconstruction model of Tarxien megalithic temple

Bronze funerary urn in shape of house, from Vulci, province of Viterbo, Detail
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Villanovan culture. Bronze funerary urn in the shape of a house. From Vulci, province of Viterbo. Detail

Slice of chocolate cake, small teddy bear with small plate, tiny slice of cake on plate

Pretend picnic with colourful cakes made from fabric at the centre, close-up

Chocolate coins wrapped in gold

Four milk chocolate imitation rose leaves

Marzipan sweets in the shape of fruit, cupcakes, and seeds and spices

Iguanodon eating green plant

Chocolate bunny behind fake grass

Three gold coins

Teddy bear with green bowl and pink spoon, close-up

Bowl of Luk Chub, sweets made to resemble vegetables, view from above

Cake in the shape of a dragon spitting fire

Chocolate coins in a net

Chocolate eclair made out of plastic on a red plate

Sculptural group depicting amazon on horseback knocking down Galatian, Copy after Pergamon
Greek civilization. Sculptural group depicting amazon on horseback knocking down a Galatian. Copy after Pergamon

Tunisia, Carthage, Plastic model of Byrsa, walled phoenician citadel in Carthage
Tunisia. Plastic model of Byrsa, walled phoenician citadel in Carthage, at the time of Hannibal (3rd-2nd century b.C.)

Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) on plant stem, side view

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on Ragwort flower (Jacobaea vulgaris)

Malachite butterfly (Metamorpha stelenes), on a leaf, close-up

Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietis) on flower head

Inuit carving of two birds feeding

Marble statue known as Apollo Belvedere, copy after Greek bronze original of the 4th century B. C
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue known as Apollo Belvedere, copy after a Greek bronze original of the 4th century b.C

Toy giraffe, two bears and lion with sunglasses on, tea cups on their laps, sitting on a blanket in the grass

Laocoon group, marble sculpture of Laocoon and his sons, copy after Hellenistic original
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. - Laocoon group, marble sculpture of Laocoon and his sons. Copy after a Hellenistic original

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"Exploring the Art of Imitation: From Dream Falls to Sun Voyager" Imitation, a fascinating concept that transcends boundaries and eras. In Tahquamenon Falls State Park, USA, nature imitates a dream as Dream Falls cascades gracefully down the rocks. A symbol of serenity and beauty. In another corner of the world, a white flag flutters in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Sun Voyager stands tall as an iconic stainless-steel sculpture imitating a Viking longboat by Jon Gunnar Arnason. It represents the spirit of exploration and adventure. Venturing into Las Vegas, Nevada, we find imitation taking on different forms. The Grand Canal Gondola Ride at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino mimics the romantic charm of Venice's waterways while offering an unforgettable experience in America's entertainment capital. As night falls over The Strip in Las Vegas, casinos rise like giants imitating each other's grandeur. An elevated view showcases their dazzling lights and extravagant architecture—a testament to human creativity inspired by competition. But imitation is not limited to man-made wonders alone; it can also be found within ancient artistry. Roman marble copies reveal Sleeping or drunken satyrs known as the Barberini Faun—an imitation that preserves history for generations to come. Journeying into Scotland's mystical forests reveals yet another facet of imitation—nature mirroring itself through towering trees and lush greenery. Into the Mystic #2 captures this enchantment with its ethereal illustration. Sometimes even accidents are replicated for educational purposes—the crash test dummy imitates car crashes to enhance safety measures on our roads—a stark reminder that they are save lives too. And let us not forget fashion. Courtaulds Rayons 1936 advertisement showcases how clothing can mimic elegance and style from one era to another—an everlasting trend born out of inspiration from yesteryears' glamour.