The Dog and the Crocodile came to Tea

Robert Knapman

The Dog and the Crocodile came to Tea

This (far left) cup has been travelling around the world – who knows where it is now. Here (an old rectory in Glebe, Sydney). I’ve tried to create a disparate collection of cups (different backgrounds, histories, journeys or purposes) while they have a core similarity, connection or raison d’etre.

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The Dog and the Crocodile came to Tea by Robert Knapman
The Dog and the Crocodile came to Tea by Robert Knapman
  • Alexander Edwards

    Alexander Edwards

    This is fun… but for whatever reason I can’t help but feel the teapot is somehow surrounded as some sort of tea-fuelled siege. Or perhaps I’m just in a weird headspace right now. Either way, its a beautiful image.

  • Robert Knapman replied

    A ‘ground attack’ maybe…lol. Soldiers or tea parties separated the boys from the girls haha…Cheers Alex. It’s been an absolute hoot :)

  • butchart

    butchart

    as i sit and sip my first cup… i think i will enjoy a cigarette while i ruminate over this quite fascinating image…....... b

  • Jess Andrews

    Jess Andrews

    i love the little dog

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    i love how everything is positioned here and your viewpoint adds to this quaint little story. ;-) xox

  • Paul Tait

    Paul Tait

    Great concept Robert! Looking forward to it’s imminent arrival.

  • John Douglas

    John Douglas

    lovin’ these

  • AutopsyofaDream

    AutopsyofaDream

    love it! you have a funny project !! good luck for it!!!

  • Dan Perez

    Dan Perez

    I love the whimisical feel of the toys and the other props juxtaposed againt the rustic, run down background. Great photo. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

  • graphit

    graphit

    very original and colored composition!!!

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Brilliant work!!!

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton

    I love the whimsy and nostalgic feel of this composition. Great work Robert.

  • Mark Richards

    Mark Richards

    where is this place Robert, I’d like to go there myself, nice one again!

  • Michelle Walsh

    Michelle Walsh

    oh my god I LOVE THIS!!

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    I find special the way you have placed them on th floor.
    Out of the place… but then, they have a new personality.
    Closer…. to the earth.
    There is a sort of hummiliation of the cups…
    and a sort of giving them the personality or the soul of each owner…
    May be they will start to walk…
    or dance around..
    Rosa (precious)

  • lennylennylenny

    lennylennylenny

    this is gorgeous

    a really compelling image

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    FANTASTIC

  • Pascale Baud

    Pascale Baud

    very interesting !

  • Elena  Ray

    Elena Ray

    fun and unique

  • gerrardt

    gerrardt

    savor that fine tea! i especially love it…

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

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  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Wonderful creation!

  • myoriginalsin

    myoriginalsin

    I am very excited, I picked your artwork for the homepage :) Congratulations, it is so good!

  • jgmart

    jgmart

    Wonderful texture and color – excellent work!

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    very special creation!
    beautiful comp!!
    congrats on being featured at the homepage of RB!

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on the home page feature. 6th May 2009.

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Congrats on HOMEPAGE!!!

  • Teacup

    Teacup

    Your photo leapt out of the homepage before I even had chance to login. Wonderful. I so want to join in the tea party. :)

  • Nour Kasem

    Nour Kasem

    i adore this image! brilliant photograph

  • Hena Tayeb

    Hena Tayeb

    congrats on making the homepage

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Very interesting piece. I was going to ask what the heck that had to do with being gay, as I drink tea all the time while remaining hetero; but, then I read some more.

    Can’t say I ever tinkered with tea parties as a child – too busy working and making real tea- but, if I decide to start, I might invite you as you seem to know how they are done, judging by the photo!

  • Anita Art

    Anita Art

    Congrat, love you art

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    nice look and a great story to tell, congrats on the front page.

  • SusanSanford

    SusanSanford

    I love documentation of the lives of small objects.

  • tracyxkeema

    tracyxkeema

    brilliant! love it! congratulations on the homepage x

  • Rebecca Waddington

    Rebecca Waddin...

    :) I love this photograph, well done for making the homepage!

  • Rachel Counts

    Rachel Counts

    My eye just goes straight to the little dog. =) Great composition & setting.

  • Samantha Dirr

    Samantha Dirr

    this is a great picture….it reminds me of alice in wonderland.

  • Jay Gross

    Jay Gross

    Great grouping. -J:

  • Kaat

    Kaat

    Great composition, light and colours :)

  • Elva

    Elva

    Brilliant! Love it!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    cool!!! incredible concept! many congrats!!

  • Robert Knapman

    Robert Knapman

    Hi. I missed my homepage fame, but thanks to myoriginalsin I can see what it looked like. Fanbloodytastic! Thanks RB and everyone for their comments. What a buzz :))

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome,

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    this is great.

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    lovely little tea party
    xkc

  • HECTORART

    HECTORART

    I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • KristineNora

    KristineNora

    Yes!!! I love it too !! : ] k

  • Alateia

    Alateia

    would love to see this in Art House Productions!

  • Robert Knapman replied

    Thanks Alateia. I just added it to your group.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    very cool tea party!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    A very special still life this, has a large surreal factor that I really like, specially in combo with some nostalgia

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