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Monkey on a wall, detail of the Transfiguration altarpiece, 1445-1452. Tempera on wood by Bernat Martorell
Jaume Marquilles delivers his book to the Consellers of Barcelona in the presence of King Alphonso IV the Magnanimous (1416-1458)
Performance at Sadlers Wells Theatre, Finsbury, London, 1750. The curious & uncommon performances of a monkey as they will be introduc d every evening at Sadlers Wells
The man of the woods & the cat-o -mountain, 1821. A monkey with Alderman Matthew Woods head squats beside a plump cat with the head of Queen Caroline; he puts his left hand on her shoulder
Who rewards the Posture Masters, Cries of London, (c1688?)Who rewards the Posture Masters. A posturing street entertainer and his monkey. The man stands on one leg, holding his other leg behind his head, while the monkey mimics his pose
See Sir, see here, a Doctor Rare, Cries of London, (c1688?)See Sir, see here, a Doctor Rare, (c1688?). A quack doctor accompanied by a monkey. His case and a number of small bottles are on the ground. From Cries of London, (c1688?)
All the worlds a stage... London, c1824. Artist: W TaylorAll the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players, London, c1824 Shows a group of amputees, jugglers, street musicians etc. at the corner of Golden Lane
The Travelled Monkey, 1827. Artist: Edwin Henry LandseerThe Travelled Monkey, 1827. Taken from John Gays Fables
Chairing the Members, 1758. Artist: F AvilineChairing the Members, 1758; the victorious members are being borne by their constituents on chairs through the streets. The scene is chaotic
For every trifle are they set upon me, illustration from The Tempest, 1926For every trifle are they set upon me, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act II: Scene II, Line 8;
The return of Rama, 1913. Artist: K VenkatappaThe return of Rama, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Rama returns from Lanka after defeating the evil Ravana and freeing his captured wife, Sita
Building of Ramas bridge, 1913. Artist: K VenkatappaBuilding of Ramas bridge, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The monkeys Naal and Neel build a floating bridge to enable the army of Rama
Rama sending his signet-ring to Sita, 1913. Artist: K VenkatappaRama sending his signet-ring to Sita, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Hamuman, the greatest of the vanaras, a monkey race, prepares to go in search of Ramas wife, Sita
The Return to China, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922
The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. This legend represents how human nature is prone to evil. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922
Sita Lets Her Veil Fall among the Monkeys, 1925. Sita is one of the principal characters of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. From The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse, 1925
The mascot of the Anzacs, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916
The Demons of Blackwater River Carry Away the Master, 1922. The legend tells the story of how the Monkey became a god. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner
The Bonneted Capuchin, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe Bonneted Capuchin, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S
Humboldts Woolly Monkey, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesHumboldts Woolly Monkey, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S
The Drill, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe Drill, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1896]
The Variegated Spider-Monkey, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe Variegated Spider-Monkey, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S
Smooth-Headed Capuchin, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesSmooth-Headed Capuchin, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S
The Red Howler, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe Red Howler, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1896]
Monkeys as Judges of Art, c. 1889. Private Collection
The Scholars. Private Collection
Madonna with the Monkey. Private Collection
Trompe l oeil with a monkey in a wooden box. Artist: Trajtler, Josef (active Mid of 19th cen. )Trompe l oeil with a monkey in a wooden box. Private Collection
Portrait of Catherine of Aragon, with her pet monkey (Copy After Lucas Horenbout), ca 1530. Artist: AnonymousPortrait of Catherine of Aragon, with her pet monkey (Copy After Lucas Horenbout), ca 1530. From a private collection
Monkeys in the Kitchen, 1640s. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)Monkeys in the Kitchen, 1640s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
The Talapoin, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe Talapoin, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
De Brazzas Guenon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesDe Brazzas Guenon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
Anthropoidea - VI. Map distribution of various species (Blue) and Macacus (Red), 1897Anthropoidea - VI. Map, Showing the distribution of the Genera Papio, Theropithecus, Cynopithecus, Cercocebus and Cercopihecus (Blue), and Macacus (Red), 1897
Boutourlinis Gernon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesBoutourlinis Gernon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
White Crowned Mangabey, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesWhite Crowned Mangabey, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S
St. Johns Macaque, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesSt. Johns Macaque, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
Anthropoidea - Map distribution Genera Semnopithecus (Blue), Nasalis (Brown), Colobus (Red), 1897Anthropoidea - VII. Map, Showing the distribution of the Genera Semnopithecus (Blue), Nasalis (Brown), and Colobus (Red), 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part VI, by Henry O
Green Guenon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesGreen Guenon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897 ]
Bay Guereza, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesBay Guereza, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
The Proboscis Monkey, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe Proboscis Monkey, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
Everetts Langur, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesEveretts Langur, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
Hoses Langur, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesHoses Langur, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]
The White-Tailed Guereza, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg ForbesThe White-Tailed Guereza, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S
Proboscis Monkey, c1900. Artist: Helena J. MaguireProboscis Monkey, c1900. From Babys Animal Picture Book by Aunt Louisa. [Frederick Warne & Co. London & New York, c1900]
With his drum and monkey he is Japans equivalent to our old-style organ grinder, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]
The Madonna with the Monkey, c1498, (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Madonna with the Monkey, c1498, (1906). From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1906]
The Puma, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor PritchettThe Puma, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S
Princess Anne De Bourbon-Conti, 17th century, (c1927). Artist: Alexis Simon BellePrincess Anne De Bourbon-Conti, 17th century, (c1927). Marie Anne de Bourbon (1689-1720) was the eldest daughter of Marie Therese de Bourbon and Francois Louis, Prince of Conti