Rotund Collection

Portrait of Robert Clive (1725-1774) 1st Baron Clive, 1773 (oil on canvas)
XCF268080 Portrait of Robert Clive (1725-1774) 1st Baron Clive, 1773 (oil on canvas) by Dance-Holland, Nathaniel (1735-1811) (studio of); 127.6x102.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Russian - Zascha The Colossal Woman
Zascha - The Colossal Woman from Russia Date: circa 1910s

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Foot-Sprints on the Sands of Time
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing a rotund businessman sprinting across a beach, watched by a small child. Please note

Advertisement for Manns brown ale -- male model constructing a pyramid of bottles. 1959

The Scotsman who had his moneys worth
Humorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a rotund and satisfied Scottish man sitting at a restaurant table, having managed to eat everything on the set price lunch menu while a waiter removes a

A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962489 A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193109 The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Du Poissey Anecdotes
An illustration belonging to Du Poissey Anecdotes, by Hugh McCrae, showing a rotund naval officer, pointing his finger. Date: circa 1924

Victor Lecour, 1922-24 (oil on canvas)
1746646 Victor Lecour, 1922-24 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 81.3x60.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Victor Lecour)

Come, thou must not be in this humour with me, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings
IL274571 Come, thou must not be in this humour with me, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings, published by George Harrap & Son, 1912 (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E

Major from London Types published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho)
CSM73856 Major from London Types published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London; © Central St

Cigar Store Figure "Sailor", c. 1940. Creator: Hilda Olson
Cigar Store Figure " Sailor", c. 1940

James Johnston, Surgeon (1721-1797) (oil on canvas)
6200125 James Johnston, Surgeon (1721-1797) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (follower of); 76.2x63.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: James Johnston (1721-1797), Surgeon

Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching)
874584 Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 26.67 x34.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Silenus)

Mr Weller Senior, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405149 Mr Weller Senior, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tony Weller, from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465747 Tony Weller, from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Weller Senior)

Mr Omar, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465579 Mr Omar, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Little Swills, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465538 Little Swills, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Major Bagstock, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465434 Major Bagstock, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Short, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465761 Short, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partner, with Codlin)

Household Troops, or A Sketch of a Few of the Principal Trustworthy
2562198 Household Troops, or A Sketch of a Few of the Principal Trustworthy and Confidential Domestics of Worthy and Confiding Families, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Comic postcard - plump man on the beach - I Can t See My Little Charlie Date: circa 1949

Comic postcard - plump woman on beach - I Can t See My Little Charlie Date: circa 1949

A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025380 A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Vanhagen; Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel)

Round husband and wife at the seasode, Blackpool (colour litho)
3094555 Round husband and wife at the seasode, Blackpool (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round husband and wife at the seasode, Blackpool)

Weather Report - Illustrated - Breezy, A green-faced sickly-looking Gent seated by a ships rail is less than happy at the attentions of a rosy-cheeked rotund fellow passenger whos breezy countenance

Front cover of Printers Pie, 1908, illustrated by John Hassall, featuring a shopkeeper in the doorway of Ye Pie Shop, the same that was featured on the cover of the previous years magazine

Comic Seaside Postcard - I Can t See My Little Johnny
I Can t See My Little Johnny - Humorous saucy seaside postcard design by Donald McGill (1875-1962). Date: circa 1949

Centre Forward (colour litho)
NFM315243 Centre Forward (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Recruits, engraved by Watson and Dickinson, 1780 (engraving)
NAM261138 Recruits, engraved by Watson and Dickinson, 1780 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); National Army Museum

Which Way Shall I Turn Me, How Shall I Decide? published by S. W. Fores in 1793 (etching)
NCO190481 Which Way Shall I Turn Me, How Shall I Decide? published by S.W. Fores in 1793 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Right Honourable Catch Singers, published by William Humphrey in 1783
NCO190475 The Right Honourable Catch Singers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Coalition-Dance, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190474 The Coalition-Dance, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.7x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191753 Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

John Willet, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465607 John Willet, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Mr Pardiggle, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465542 Mr Pardiggle, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Dr Blimber, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465429 Dr Blimber, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Rotund Man at the table, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730653 Rotund Man at the table, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotund Man at the table)

Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730956 Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney)

Girl playing with Rolling Dolls, Poupee (chromolitho)
732822 Girl playing with Rolling Dolls, Poupee (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing with Rolling Dolls)

Major Bagstock, from Dombey & Son, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465738 Major Bagstock, from Dombey & Son, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Joseph Bagstock)

Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962527 Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Step-fathers Rules (b / w photo)
3091223 A Step-fathers Rules (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Step-fathers Rules. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

At Exeter Cathedral, 1809 (pen, ink, brush & w / c on paper)
3108930 At Exeter Cathedral, 1809 (pen, ink, brush & w/c on paper) by Nixon, John (1760-1818); 11.4x10.2 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching)
2494150 Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Rotund: A Celebration of Plumpness Through Art and History" Step into a world where roundness reigns supreme, as we explore the captivating concept of "rotund. " From the brushstrokes of renowned artists to intriguing anecdotes, this collection showcases the allure and significance of ample figures throughout time. In Robert Clive's portrait, his rotund physique exudes power and authority. As he gazes confidently at us, his robust frame commands attention in every inch of canvas. Similarly, an English Country Squire carves beef with finesse - a testament to both culinary indulgence and physical abundance. Footprints on the Sands of Time lead us to Manns brown ale advertisement. Here, a jovial figure raises his glass high in celebration - embodying conviviality and mirth that often accompany generous proportions. Meanwhile, Zascha The Colossal Woman captivates our imagination with her larger-than-life presence; she challenges societal norms while embracing her own unique beauty. The Scotsman who had his money's worth reminds us that sometimes excess can be delightful. In this humorous engraving from 1788, a plump gentleman proudly displays his purchase - a pig in a poke - symbolizing how life's pleasures are meant to be savored without reservation. Du Poissey Anecdotes shed light on amusing tales featuring individuals who embraced their rotundity with pride. These stories highlight how being well-rounded can bring joy and laughter into our lives. Victor Lecour's oil painting captures another facet of rotundity through its depiction of voluptuous femininity; it celebrates curves as symbols of sensuality and allure. Even literature pays homage to corpulence – an illustration from Shakespeare's Stories portrays two characters engaged in banter about body size while emphasizing camaraderie despite differences. Major from London Types further exemplifies diversity by showcasing different body types within society through vibrant lithographs.