Nonsense Collection

Lear / Owl & Pussycat / C19
The Owl & the Pussy-Cat went to sea, In a beautiful pea- green boat; They took some honey, & plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note

The Owl and The Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note

Lear / Owl & Pussycat
THE OWL & THE PUSSY-CAT The Owl & the Pussy-Cat ask the Pig if he is willing to sell them his ring

The Dark Blue Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds
3273313 The Dark Blue Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Purple Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w / c on paper)
3273309 The Purple Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Lear / Quangle-Wangle / C19
THE QUANGLE WANGLEs HAT The Quangle Wangles 200ft. ornamented hat, on top of the Crumpetty Tree

Lear / Jumblies / Nonsense
THE JUMBLIES The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve on a stormy day

There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (litho)
966338 There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton)

There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (litho)
966250 There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Blackheath)

Lear / Nonsense / Tring
There was an Old Person of Tring, who embellished his nose with a ring; He gazed at the moon, every evening in June, that ecstatic Old Person in Tring

The Mad Hatter, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co

Alice and the Cheshire Cat, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Cheshire Cat, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co

Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

The Pobble Who Has No Toes (colour litho)
5209823 The Pobble Who Has No Toes (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pobble Who Has No Toes)

Lear / Nonsense / Bangor
There was an Old Person of Bangor, whose face was distorted with anger! He tore off his boots, and subsisted on roots, that irascible Person of Bangor

Edward Lear
EDWARD LEAR Artist and nonsense poet, showing a stranger who thought that Edward Lear was merely a pseudonym, the inside of his hat with his name in the lining

The Light Green Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds
STC286228 The Light Green Bird, from Sixteen Drawings of Comic Birds (pen & ink w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Owl And The Pussy-Cat (colour litho)
5209841 The Owl And The Pussy-Cat (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl And The Pussy-Cat)

Queeriflora Babyoides (engraving)
973269 Queeriflora Babyoides (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queeriflora Babyoides)

Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow (colour litho)
5209828 Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow)

Lear / Nonsense / Ewell
There was an Old Person of Ewell, who chiefly subsisted on gruel; But to make it more nice, he inserted some mice, which refreshed that Old Person of Ewell

Lear / Nonsense / Columbia
There was an Old Man of Columbia, who was thirsty, and called out for some beer; But they brought it quite hot, in a small copper pot, which disgusted that man of Columbia

Lear / Nonsense / Man East
There was an Old Man of the East, who gave all his children a feast; But they all ate so much, and their conduct was such, that it killed that Old Man of the East

Lear / Nonsense / Isles
There was on Old Man of the Isles, whose face was pervaded with smiles; He sung high dum diddle, and played on the fiddle, that amiable Man of the Isles

Lear / Nonsense / Dundee
There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree; When disturbed by the crows, he abruptly arose, and exclaimed, I ll return to Dundee

Afflicted with the Jim-Jams, 1872. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Afflicted with the Jim-Jams, 1872. A street-car passenger tries to befuddle the ticket collector with nonsensical conversation

L'Heure Des Betises
This illustration's title translates to The Hour Of Nonsense, and depicts a smiling young lady listening to a floating child satyr or faun creature whispering in her ear. Date: circa 1901

Old Person of Tartary, Edward Lear
There was an Old Person of Tartary, who divided his jugular artery; But he screeched to his wife, and she said, Oh, my life! your death will be felt by all Tartary! First published: 1846

Children blowing soap bubbles filled with figures and scenes (coloured engraving)
5996636 Children blowing soap bubbles filled with figures and scenes (coloured engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bellows blowing a horn (coloured engraving)
6032023 Bellows blowing a horn (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellows blowing a horn.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Death upon a mopstick (coloured engraving)
6032022 Death upon a mopstick (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death upon a mopstick.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Pap, napkin and lollypop (coloured engraving)
6032018 Pap, napkin and lollypop (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pap, napkin and lollypop.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Cap of folly and birch in a pickle bowl (coloured engraving)
6032014 Cap of folly and birch in a pickle bowl (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spoon (coloured engraving)
6032011 Spoon (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoon.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Calico Pie (colour litho)
5209832 Calico Pie (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calico Pie. Illustration for Nonsense Songs by Edward Lear (Frederick Warne)

Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly (colour litho)
5209830 Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly)

The New Vestments (litho)
5209843 The New Vestments (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Vestments)

The Two Bachelors (colour litho)
5209824 The Two Bachelors (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Bachelors)

There was an Old Person of Rye, who went up to town on a Fly (litho)
966326 There was an Old Person of Rye, who went up to town on a Fly (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Rye, who went up to town on a Fly)

There was an Old Person of Brigg, who purchased no end of a Wig (litho)
966324 There was an Old Person of Brigg, who purchased no end of a Wig (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Brigg)

There was an Old Person of Crowle, who lived in the Nest of an Owl (litho)
966323 There was an Old Person of Crowle, who lived in the Nest of an Owl (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Crowle)

There was an Old Person in Gray, whose feelings were tinged with dismay (litho)
966322 There was an Old Person in Gray, whose feelings were tinged with dismay (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person in Gray)

There was an Old Person of Bray, who sang through the whole of the Day (litho)
966320 There was an Old Person of Bray, who sang through the whole of the Day (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Bray)

There was an Old Person of Blythe, who cut up his Meat with a Scythe (litho)
966318 There was an Old Person of Blythe, who cut up his Meat with a Scythe (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Blythe)

There was an Old Person of Grange, whose manners were scroobious and strange (litho)
966304 There was an Old Person of Grange, whose manners were scroobious and strange (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Grange)

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"Nonsense: A Whimsical Journey through the Absurd and Imaginative" Step into a world where logic takes a backseat, and whimsy reigns supreme. Inspired by the works of Edward Lear, this captivating journey delves into the realm with its peculiar characters and fantastical landscapes. As we embark on our adventure, let us first meet "The Owl and The Pussycat, " two unlikely companions who set sail in a beautiful pea-green boat. Their love story unfolds amidst nonsensical verses, reminding us that sometimes life's greatest joys can be found in the most unexpected places. But nonsense doesn't stop there; it extends to Lewis Carroll's enchanting Wonderland. Join Alice as she encounters the Red Queen, who famously declares, "Off with her head. " In this topsy-turvy world where nothing makes sense yet everything is possible, reality becomes an illusion. Edward Lear's eccentricity continues to amuse as we encounter "The Old Man of Blackheath" sporting a wreath atop his head. His presence adds another layer of absurdity to this delightful tapestry of imagination. Intriguing creatures also grace our path – from "The Dark Blue Bird" with its comically exaggerated features to Lear's enigmatic creation known as the Quangle-Wangle. These beings embody pure nonsense while tickling our funny bones along the way. Venturing further into Lear's universe brings us face-to-face with "The Jumblies. " These adventurous souls defy conventionality and embrace their nonsensical existence wholeheartedly. Their tale serves as a reminder that conformity isn't always necessary for happiness; sometimes embracing chaos leads to true fulfillment. Tring Museum introduces us to more peculiarities through their display inspired by Lear's work. Here we find ourselves immersed in an array of oddities that challenge conventional understanding but ignite curiosity within our hearts. "The Pobble Who Has No Toes" adds a touch of melancholy to our journey.