Surly Collection

Conversation between a railway guard and passengers, 1871
3478943 Conversation between a railway guard and passengers, 1871; (add.info.: Punch cartoon 1871 depicting a conversation between a railway guard and passengers as they discuss a tip (gratuity)

A conversation between a surly cab driver and his customer, 1888
3478942 A conversation between a surly cab driver and his customer, 1888; (add.info.: Punch cartoon 1888 depicting a conversation between a surly cab driver and his customer)

The letter P (engraving)
973235 The letter P (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter P. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The boy who became a screw, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438701 The boy who became a screw, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

"There was an Old Man in a tree, who was terribly bored by a bee", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386617 " There was an Old Man in a tree, who was terribly bored by a bee", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Two Tahitian Women, c. 1841-48 (w / c on paper)
CHT176034 Two Tahitian Women, c.1841-48 (w/c on paper) by Radiguet, Maximilien (1816-99); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Self-portrait (pen & brown ink on paper)
423990 Self-portrait (pen & brown ink on paper) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 23x18 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Irish, out of copyright

Miss Harriet Carker, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465454 Miss Harriet Carker, 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)

Mrs Mounter at the breakfast Table, 1916 - 1917 (pen and black ink, partly scratched
1217739 Mrs Mounter at the breakfast Table, 1916 - 1917 (pen and black ink, partly scratched, squared in red ink) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 28.5x18.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Charles Boyer - French Actor and film star
Charles Boyer (1899-1978) - French Actor and film star circa 1930s

Portrait of Andrea Doria (oil on canvas)
XIR434186 Portrait of Andrea Doria (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); Palazzo Bianco, Genoa, Italy; (add.info)

Madame Deinsac
MADAME DEINSAC Frenchwoman, who despite her surly expression, was a benefactress at Toulon and earnt a place in a book devoted to useful people. Date: 18202/1830S

Young man with surly expression - candid street photograph
Stylish young man (note the fantastic voluminous trousers and co-respondent sytle shoes - London brogues) with a rather surly expression striding purposely along the pavement. Date: 1939

Street music: Barrel organ in Paris
A rather surly looking musician plays a barrel organ on the streets of Paris. Date: 1740

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"Surly: A Captivating Collection of Portraits and Illustrations" In this captivating collection, the letter P engraving takes us on a whimsical journey through various artistic expressions. The boy who became a screw, depicted in Coles Funny Picture Book, comes to life with digitally enhanced imagery that sparks our imagination. "There was an Old Man in a tree, who was terribly bored by a bee, " from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co. London in 1875, adds a touch of humor to the mix. The color litho illustration transports us back to an era where laughter echoed through the pages. The Two Tahitian Women captured on paper with watercolors transport us to exotic lands filled with vibrant hues and cultural richness. Their beauty shines through as we admire their grace and elegance. A self-portrait drawn with pen and brown ink reveals the artist's introspection. We are invited into their world as they explore their own identity through artistry. Miss Harriet Carker's portrait from the 1920s showcases her personality shining through pen and ink strokes delicately enhanced by watercolors. Her charm captivates viewers as she gazes at them from another time. Mrs Mounter at the breakfast Table brings forth emotions with every stroke of pen and black ink partly scratched onto paper. This piece evokes nostalgia for simpler times when mornings were spent around tables filled with warmth and companionship. Charles Boyer, the French actor and film star immortalized in this collection, exudes charisma that transcends time. His enigmatic gaze invites us into his world of silver screen magic. Portrait of Andrea Doria painted on canvas captures strength personified while Madame Deinsac emanates elegance that is both timeless and enchanting. A candid street photograph freezes a moment forever - capturing a young man's surly expression etched upon his face like an open book waiting to be read by curious eyes.