Kraemer Collection

Woodcutters, Mountaineers and Hunters, (watercolour with pencil)
827234 Woodcutters, Mountaineers and Hunters, (watercolour with pencil) by Kraemer, Peter (1823-1907); 26.7x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodcutters, Mountaineers and Hunters)

Widow Bird, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Old Shad & Young, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Same Old Coon (Henry Clay), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Son Fish and Sucker, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

One of the Rats, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Hum-Bug (P. T. Barnum), from the Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Woodpecker (William B. Gihon), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Milliner Bird (Minnie Doyle), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Sun Bird (James S. Wallace), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

King Bird (Robert P. King and Alexander Baird), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Little Dear, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Gallows Bird, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Wharf Rat, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Lark, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Jail Bird, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Humming Bird (Thomas B. Florence), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Alms House Bird, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Night Hawk, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Vampyre, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Butcher Birds, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Woman in cycling dress, American, c1900. Display card showing a ladies cycling costume with accordion-pleated divided skirt and side-buttoning gaiters, made by Gosta Kraemer, New York

Display card showing ladies cycling costume with accordion-pleated divided skirt and side-buttoning gaiters: Made by Gosta Kraemer, New York, for Pope Manufacturing Co

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"Kraemer: A Glimpse into the World of Woodcutters, Mountaineers, and Hunters" Step into the enchanting world of Kraemer, where woodcutters wield their axes with precision, mountaineers conquer towering peaks, and hunters navigate through dense forests. This captivating watercolour with pencil collection titled "The Comic Natural History of the Human Race" transports us to a bygone era. Intriguing characters come alive on these pages – meet Widow Bird, elegantly portrayed in all her grace from 1851. The artist's attention to detail is evident as we are introduced to Old Shad & Young; their comical expressions bring a smile to our faces. And who can forget Same Old Coon (Henry Clay), immortalized forever in this masterpiece? Son Fish and Sucker swim across the pages, reminding us of nature's delicate balance. Meanwhile, One of the Rats scurries about playfully - a mischievous creature captured flawlessly by Kraemer's skilled hand. Hum-Bug (P. T Barnum) makes an appearance too; his charismatic presence jumps off the page. Woodpecker (William B. Gihon) pecks away diligently at its task while Milliner Bird (Minnie Doyle) flaunts its vibrant plumage for all to admire. Sun Bird (James S. Wallace) radiates warmth and joy through every stroke of paint applied lovingly by Kraemer himself. King Bird reigns supreme alongside Alexander Baird and Robert P. King - powerful figures commanding respect within this whimsical realm created by Kraemer's imagination. Lastly, Little Dear enchants us with innocence personified - a reminder that even in this bustling world depicted here, there is room for tenderness. Through these illustrations from 1851 comes a glimpse into humanity's connection with nature – an ode to those who shape it or are shaped by it.