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Arcadia Collection (#4)

Arcadia, a word that evokes images of idyllic landscapes and timeless beauty

Background imageArcadia Collection: Ladies Bathing Place, Portrush

Ladies Bathing Place, Portrush - an elevated view looking down on Arcadia caf頷 ith crowd in the foreground and boat in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Portrush)

Background imageArcadia Collection: Egyptian Cat Sculpture

Egyptian Cat Sculpture
Not in Egypt, but in London: An Egyptian style cat, an architectural detail of the famous Arcadia House of Carreras Ltd. near Hampstead, north London, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageArcadia Collection: Jacopo Sannazaro (Anon)

Jacopo Sannazaro (Anon)
JACOPO SANNAZARO Italian writer, known for his Arcadia derived from Virgil Date: 1458 - 1530

Background imageArcadia Collection: Jacopo Sannazaro (Head)

Jacopo Sannazaro (Head)
JACOPO SANNAZARO Italian writer, known for his Arcadia derived from Virgil Date: 1458 - 1530

Background imageArcadia Collection: Cigarette manufacturing machines at Arcadia Works

Cigarette manufacturing machines at Arcadia Works
Cigarette manufacturing machinery at the Arcadia Works of the Carreras Cigarette Company, each of which could produce 50, 000 cigarettes per hour. Date: 1932

Background imageArcadia Collection: Figure of Woman next to an Oven. ca. 1550 BC - 1100

Figure of Woman next to an Oven. ca. 1550 BC - 1100 BC. Mycenaean art. Terra-cotta. FRANCE. ALSACE. BAS-RHIN. Strasbourg. Archaeological Museum. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Background imageArcadia Collection: Gold Rython. 16th C. BC. Object found in the Fourth

Gold Rython. 16th C. BC. Object found in the Fourth Tomb of A-level Tombs. Mycenaean art. Jewelry. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Background imageArcadia Collection: Silver Rython. Mycenaean art. Jewelry. GREECE. ATTICA

Silver Rython. Mycenaean art. Jewelry. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Background imageArcadia Collection: Lion Gate. s. XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate of the

Lion Gate. s. XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate of the
Lion Gate. s.XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate of the second stage (1350-1330 BC) located in the north of the wall. Lions over the lintel. Detail. Mycenaean art. Architecture

Background imageArcadia Collection: Paris, France - Bagatelle, near Bois de Boulogne

Paris, France - Bagatelle, near Bois de Boulogne. This parc was ironically called Bagatelle, which means bauble, by reference to its considerable cost (around 4 million)

Background imageArcadia Collection: Orpheus Charming the Animals, 1626 (oil on panel)

Orpheus Charming the Animals, 1626 (oil on panel)
XIR95745 Orpheus Charming the Animals, 1626 (oil on panel) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 32x42.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: Landscape (oil on canvas)

Landscape (oil on canvas)
XIR901763 Landscape (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Paysage ); French, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: Sweet Country, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Sweet Country, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR75730 Sweet Country, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 230x300 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: Landscape with ruins and a shepherd

Landscape with ruins and a shepherd
XAM70721 Landscape with ruins and a shepherd by Lemaire, Jean (1597-1659); 75x60 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; French, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: Landscape with Shepherds and Shepherdesses

Landscape with Shepherds and Shepherdesses
BAL43442 Landscape with Shepherds and Shepherdesses by Flemish School, (17th century); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: The Mermaids Haunt, 1804 (oil on panel)

The Mermaids Haunt, 1804 (oil on panel)
BAL4074 The Mermaids Haunt, 1804 (oil on panel) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 37.5 x 48 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageArcadia Collection: The Arcadian Shepherds (oil on canvas)

The Arcadian Shepherds (oil on canvas)
XIR392200 The Arcadian Shepherds (oil on canvas) by La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Les Bergers d Arcadie; Et in Arcadia Ego; ); French

Background imageArcadia Collection: Hercules and the Stymphalian birds, 1600 (oil on panel)

Hercules and the Stymphalian birds, 1600 (oil on panel)
XAM70448 Hercules and the Stymphalian birds, 1600 (oil on panel) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); 90x113 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: Sir Philip Sidney, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1743 (engraving)

Sir Philip Sidney, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1743 (engraving)
XJF380210 Sir Philip Sidney, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1743 (engraving) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) English poet

Background imageArcadia Collection: Saskia van Uylenburgh in Arcadian Costume, 1635 (oil on canvas)

Saskia van Uylenburgh in Arcadian Costume, 1635 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765525 Saskia van Uylenburgh in Arcadian Costume, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 123.5x97.5 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageArcadia Collection: Antique Landscape with Phaetons Tomb, 1785 (oil on canvas)

Antique Landscape with Phaetons Tomb, 1785 (oil on canvas)
BAL134494 Antique Landscape with Phaetons Tomb, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Hackert, Jacob-Philippe (1737-1807); 65.5x89 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Background imageArcadia Collection: The Crowning of Mirtillo

The Crowning of Mirtillo
BAL21977 The Crowning of Mirtillo by Lisse, Dirck van der (d.1669); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageArcadia Collection: POUSSIN: SHEPHERDS. The Shepherds of Arcadie. Canvas, 1629, by Nicolas Poussin

POUSSIN: SHEPHERDS. The Shepherds of Arcadie. Canvas, 1629, by Nicolas Poussin

Background imageArcadia Collection: Arcadia, Jamaica - Residence of Hon. Harry Sewel

Arcadia, Jamaica - Residence of Hon. Harry Sewel
Arcadia, Jamaica - Large Palm Tree in the grounds of the residence of the Hon. Harry Sewel. On a clear day one can see Cuba from the vernadahs of the residence. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageArcadia Collection: Leaves sprout from a beech tree at Mass Audubons Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Northampton

Leaves sprout from a beech tree at Mass Audubons Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Northampton, Massachusetts

Background imageArcadia Collection: Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (born Mary Sidney - 1561-1621) English noblewoman

Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (born Mary Sidney - 1561-1621) English noblewoman, sister of the poet Philip Sidney and dedicatee of his Arcadia. Engraving

Background imageArcadia Collection: The Shepherds of Arcadia : 1653, oil on canvas. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter

The Shepherds of Arcadia : 1653, oil on canvas. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter

Background imageArcadia Collection: Lion Gate. s. XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate located

Lion Gate. s. XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate located
Lion Gate. s.XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate located at the northern side of the wall. Mycenaean art. Architecture

Background imageArcadia Collection: Temple of Apollo Epikourios at Bassae. 450 BC

Temple of Apollo Epikourios at Bassae. 450 BC. GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Bassae. Classical Greek art

Background imageArcadia Collection: POLYKLEITOS the Young (c. 435 BC). Theatre of

POLYKLEITOS the Young (c. 435 BC). Theatre of Epidaurus. 1st half 4th BC. GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Epidaurus. Hellenistic art

Background imageArcadia Collection: Arcadian Shepherds

Arcadian Shepherds by POUSSIN, Nicolas (1594-1665). Arcadian Shepherds (Et in Arcadia ego). Classicism. Oil on canvas

Background imageArcadia Collection: Indian Blue Peacock at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia

Indian Blue Peacock at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia, California, USA

Background imageArcadia Collection: Hotel Arcadia, Santa Monica, California

Hotel Arcadia, Santa Monica, California

Background imageArcadia Collection: County Poor Farm, Arcadia, Nova Scotia, Canada

County Poor Farm, Arcadia, Nova Scotia, Canada
A county poor farm at Arcadia, Nova Scotia in Canada. Poor farms provided accommodation for the able-bodied poor who were given board and lodging in return for their labour on the farm

Background imageArcadia Collection: Pops, Arcadia, Oklahoma, United States of America, North America

Pops, Arcadia, Oklahoma, United States of America, North America

Background imageArcadia Collection: Hillbillees Cafe in Arcadia

Hillbillees Cafe in Arcadia, Historic Route 66, Oklahoma, United States of America, North America

Background imageArcadia Collection: Historic Round Barn on Route 66

Historic Round Barn on Route 66, Arcadia, Oklahoma, United States of America, North America

Background imageArcadia Collection: Lycaon Becomes a Wolf

Lycaon Becomes a Wolf
King Lycaon of Arcadia, to test Zeuss omniscience, serves him a dish of human flesh at dinner, for which he is transformed into a wolf




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Arcadia, a word that evokes images of idyllic landscapes and timeless beauty. From Walter Crane's Garland to Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia Ego, " this mythical place has captured the imagination of artists throughout history. In Arcadia, even the most famous musicians find solace and inspiration. Simon Le Bon sought refuge in Cornwall, where he found his own version of paradise amidst rolling hills and serene beaches. But Arcadia is not limited to Europe alone; it stretches across continents. In Oklahoma, along Route 66, stands the iconic Round Barn of Arcadia. A symbol of resilience and nostalgia, it reminds us of simpler times when road trips were filled with adventure and discovery. John Keats immortalized this enchanting realm in his poem "Endymion, " beautifully illustrated by F. Joubert in 1872. The words transport us to a world where nature intertwines with mythology, creating a tapestry of dreams. From Portrush's Ladies Bathing Place to Greece's Lagkadia with its panoramic views, water plays an integral role in shaping Arcadian landscapes. It invites us to immerse ourselves in its tranquility and embrace our connection with nature. The Doncaster Arcadia takes us back to the glamorous days of the 1930s when entertainment venues were at their peak. This architectural gem stood as a testament to elegance and sophistication during that golden era. Even unexpected places like Camden's Arcadia Works hold significance within this narrative. The Carreras Cigarette Factory once thrived here, weaving together industry and artistry into one harmonious existence. And finally, at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia lies Hermes embracing Dionysus as an infant—a poignant reminder that even gods seek solace within these hallowed grounds.