Surprising Collection (page 2)

A singular passenger (colour litho)
2779960 A singular passenger (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A singular passenger. An escaped monkey climbing aboard a bus on the Pont-Neuf in Paris)

Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore
3780228 Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen engraving by Gustave Dore)

Jack-in-the-box, c. 1870-1900 (mixed media)
NYH185456 Jack-in-the-box, c.1870-1900 (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

A Surprise (colour litho)
2818166 A Surprise (colour litho) by Lobrichon, Timoleon Marie (1831-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Surprise. A painting by Lobrichon. Une Surprise. Tableau de Lobrichon)

Hunting Wapiti in Montana (engraving)
1597161 Hunting Wapiti in Montana (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting Wapiti in Montana)

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth (engraving)
5224964 Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A hirsute giant suddenly interrupted the tournament (colour litho)
3621675 A hirsute giant suddenly interrupted the tournament (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

A mothers surprise (colour litho)
2777903 A mothers surprise (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mothers surprise)

A horse pulling a cab down a flight of steps in Paris (colour litho)
2818717 A horse pulling a cab down a flight of steps in Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An unusual catch (colour litho)
2782165 An unusual catch (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unusual catch. Une Peche Peu Banale. A fishing boat attacked by a wild boar)

"There was a young lady whose eyes were unique as to colour and size", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386603 " There was a young lady whose eyes were unique as to colour and size", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Surprising a Boer Laager, a Successful Action by Mounted Infantry under General Bruce Hamilton near Standerton (litho)
1043858 Surprising a Boer Laager, a Successful Action by Mounted Infantry under General Bruce Hamilton near Standerton (litho) by Charlton

The War in the Herzegovina, Insurgents surprising a Turkish Convoy (engraving)
1105939 The War in the Herzegovina, Insurgents surprising a Turkish Convoy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Herzegovina)

The Fighting in the Niger Country, surprising the Emir of Lapaies War Camp (litho)
1063615 The Fighting in the Niger Country, surprising the Emir of Lapaies War Camp (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in the Niger Country)

Stew - general stupefaction (chromolitho)
1094433 Stew - general stupefaction (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stew - general stupefaction)

Gideon and Followers, by the Stratagem of Lamps and Trumpets, surprising the Army of the Midianites (engraving)
5218414 Gideon and Followers, by the Stratagem of Lamps and Trumpets, surprising the Army of the Midianites (engraving) by English School

Surprise of the big native on seeing his own reflection (coloured engraving)
5207618 Surprise of the big native on seeing his own reflection (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boxing kangaroo (litho)
6014225 Boxing kangaroo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing kangaroo. Illustration for Black & White magazine, 3 December 1892.); © Look and Learn

Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas and making off with their herd of cattle (coloured engraving)
3630085 Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas and making off with their herd of cattle (coloured engraving) by German School

South America: jungle in Brazil; riverbank in Guiana; Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas
3630091 South America: jungle in Brazil; riverbank in Guiana; Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas and making off with their herd of cattle

A tragicomic scene (colour litho)
2809226 A tragicomic scene (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragicomic scene)

"There was a Young Girl of Majorca, whose Aunt was a very fast walker", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386604 " There was a Young Girl of Majorca, whose Aunt was a very fast walker", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady of Wales, who caught a large Fish without scales", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386703 " There was a Young Lady of Wales, who caught a large Fish without scales", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Pan and a companion surprise three nymphs bathing (red black chalks on white paper)
CTS366723 Pan and a companion surprise three nymphs bathing (red black chalks on white paper) by Pietro de Pietri (1665-1716) (attr)

Woman sneaking up on a man sitting with his back against a tree and reading (engraving)
6029909 Woman sneaking up on a man sitting with his back against a tree and reading (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles, Duke of Orleans, surprising the Emperor Charles V by jumping onto his horse and declaring him his prisoner
5996228 Charles, Duke of Orleans, surprising the Emperor Charles V by jumping onto his horse and declaring him his prisoner, Fontainebleau, 1539 (colour litho) by Blanche

Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager (engraving)
1600706 Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager (engraving) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager)

Rabbit hatching out of an Easter egg (chromolitho)
978180 Rabbit hatching out of an Easter egg (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit hatching out of an Easter egg.); © Look and Learn

The House That Jack Built (colour litho)
3098287 The House That Jack Built (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House That Jack Built)

The Free Northern Britons surprising the Roman Wall between the Tyne and the Solway (engraving)
1100683 The Free Northern Britons surprising the Roman Wall between the Tyne and the Solway (engraving) by English School

Too much salt - unpleasant surprise (chromolitho)
1094431 Too much salt - unpleasant surprise (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too much salt - unpleasant surprise)

Allegory of Vanity (Death Surprising a Woman), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of Vanity (Death Surprising a Woman), 16th century

Man in a Fantastic Helmet, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Unknown
Man in a Fantastic Helmet, c. 1470/1480

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Blue Hotel
Vincent Croce

Hi there!
Marcus Hennen

L Amant surpris. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
L Amant surpris. [The Lover surprised]

The Resurrection, from The Passion of Christ, 1596. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Resurrection, from The Passion of Christ, 1596

The Smallest House in England - Wavertree, Lancashire
The Smallest House in England - Wavertree, Liverpool, Lancashire - situated at No. 95 High Street, the house is only 6ft wide and was occupied until 1925

Christ Appearing to His Mother, ca. 1496. Creator: Juan de Flandes, the Elder
Christ Appearing to His Mother, ca. 1496

Little Girl with unusual snowman with newspaper hat and gun over his shoulder! Date: 1906

Laval, France - The Two Railway Stations and the Avenue. Date: 1911

Fijian Warriors on a visit to Balmoral, Scotland
Adolf Brester (1854-1937) with a group of Fijian Warriors (Armed Police) pictured in their uniforms standing in front of the castle on a visit to Balmoral, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Date: 1902

Die-cut Trade Card for F G Jaeger Confectioners of Brockton, Massachusetts, USA, using the somewhat surprising visual motifs of an artists palette and a kitten... Date: circa 1900s

French Advertising Postcard - Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream
French Advertising Postcard - Bowing down in reverence at the shrine of a Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream / Siphon. Date: circa 1930s

The Rocket Astonishes Everyone, c1934. Illustration showing the Rocket steam locomotive designed by Robert Stephenson. The accompanying text explains the mechanism

Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Fishing for Jack!!!. A fisherman makes an unexpected catch

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"Unveiling the Unexpected: From Bermuda's Humorous Greetings Postcard to Tsar Nicholas II in a Canoe" Discover the hidden surprises that await. Journey through Bermuda's vibrant streets, where a Humorous Greetings Postcard will leave you chuckling. Delve into the enchanting world of "Masses Paul Et Virginie, " where love knows no boundaries. Expand your horizons with The Lord's Prayer in ten different languages, a testament to unity amidst diversity. Step into Maskelyne and Cooke's "The Artists Dream, " an illusionary masterpiece that will leave you questioning reality. Witness nature's cunning as a Barn Owl gracefully hunts its prey, reminding us of the unexpected beauty found in every corner. Prepare for laughter as a landlady stumbles upon her lodger taking an unconventional bath - truly surprising. Escape to Jardin du Luxembourg and marvel at Fontaine de Medicis, an exquisite oasis brimming with serenity and charm. Peer through windows revealing captivating scenes waiting to be explored. Embark on an adventure to The Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire - its twisted architecture defying expectations at every turn. Enter its Doorway and step inside the Sitting Room; prepare for whimsy like never before. Travel back in time as Russia unveils Tsar Nicholas II gliding across waters in a canoe - who knew royalty could be so adventurous? Prepare yourself for astonishing encounters around every corner; let these surprising hints ignite your curiosity and open doors to extraordinary experiences.