Archery Bow Collection (#4)

Arbaletes de XIVme siecle (engraving)
7162689 Arbaletes de XIVme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbaletes de XIVme siecle)

Eadwig, Edgar, Edward the Martyr and Aethelred the Unready, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest
7147388 Eadwig, Edgar, Edward the Martyr and Aethelred the Unready, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by Goldar

South America: An Indian marksman (engraving)
7186663 South America: An Indian marksman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian marksman)

Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus, at the Battle of Salamis, Greece, 480 BC (engraving)
7173440 Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus, at the Battle of Salamis, Greece, 480 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus)

Siege warfare, 15th Century (engraving)
7185691 Siege warfare, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege warfare, 15th Century)

Siege of an English barons castle during the Anarchy, 1135-1153 (engraving)
7149376 Siege of an English barons castle during the Anarchy, 1135-1153 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four Horsemen of his Apocalypse
Albrecht Durers - " Four Horsemen" of his Apocalypse series (1498)

Philip II of Macedon wounded in the eye at the Siege of Methone, 355 BC (engraving)
3647041 Philip II of Macedon wounded in the eye at the Siege of Methone, 355 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colorado (coloured engraving)
3629992 Colorado (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colorado. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

King Peroz I of Persia on horseback (engraving)
3647178 King Peroz I of Persia on horseback (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Peroz I of Persia on horseback)

Germanic women defending their camp to the death (engraving)
3647141 Germanic women defending their camp to the death (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

I am coming to see you tonight (colour litho)
3641738 I am coming to see you tonight (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am coming to see you tonight)

Portrait of a child (coloured photo)
3643389 Portrait of a child (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a child. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700 (engraving)
3640489 Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700)

Habit of the Grand Seigniors Body Guard in 1749 (engraving)
3640466 Habit of the Grand Seigniors Body Guard in 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of the Grand Seigniors Body Guard in 1749)

Native Americans hunting buffalo (chromolitho)
5235966 Native Americans hunting buffalo (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans hunting buffalo)

Native American war implements (chromolitho)
5235959 Native American war implements (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American war implements)

Archer (chromolitho)
5234083 Archer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archer.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Ice Age man learning to hunt with bow and arrow (litho)
6014991 Ice Age man learning to hunt with bow and arrow (litho) by Cormon, Fernand (1854-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice Age man learning to hunt with bow and arrow)

Tatar soldier, 997 (litho)
6014720 Tatar soldier, 997 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tatar soldier, 997. Illustration from Les Peuples du Nord - Russie, Allemagne, Angleterre)

Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, smiting his enemies (engraving)
5997510 Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, smiting his enemies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt)

Cartoon girl and a joke about smiling (colour litho)
5999902 Cartoon girl and a joke about smiling (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon girl and a joke about smiling)

Woman doing archery (litho)
6030811 Woman doing archery (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman doing archery.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Self-Luminant Fishes (litho)
5210974 Self-Luminant Fishes (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Luminant Fishes. Illustration for Marvels of the Universe (Hutchinson)

Our Sailors, Life on Board Her Majestys Training-Ship "St Vincent"(engraving)
1045509 Our Sailors, Life on Board Her Majestys Training-Ship " St Vincent" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Sailors)

An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving)
960013 An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian gentleman and elegant young man, 1670 (engraving)
957967 Italian gentleman and elegant young man, 1670 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian gentleman and elegant young man, 1670)

Les premiers combats reguliers entre les hommes a l age de la pierre, ou le camp retranche de Furfooz (engraving)
957778 Les premiers combats reguliers entre les hommes a l age de la pierre, ou le camp retranche de Furfooz (engraving) by Bayard

La chasse a l epoque du bronze (engraving)
957770 La chasse a l epoque du bronze (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse a l epoque du bronze)

The bow (chromolitho)
977642 The bow (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bow. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Edwin Forrest, American actor, as Metamora (engraving)
969227 Edwin Forrest, American actor, as Metamora (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwin Forrest (1806-1872), American actor, as Metamora

Costumes of the ancient world (coloured engraving)
968873 Costumes of the ancient world (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of the ancient world)

Archer, 13th Century (coloured engraving)
976135 Archer, 13th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archer, 13th Century)

Heracles Archer, 1908 / 09; cast 1930 (bronze, dark brown / black patina)
996225 Heracles Archer, 1908/09; cast 1930 (bronze, dark brown/black patina) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); 63x59.4x29.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Indian warrior, 15th Century (chromolitho)
972391 Indian warrior, 15th Century (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian warrior, 15th Century)

Mr E L Davenport as Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, Act II, scene iii (engraving)
971627 Mr E L Davenport as Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, Act II, scene iii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E L Davenport as Benedick)

Atotarho - War Chief (engraving)
980413 Atotarho - War Chief (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atotarho - War Chief)

Stone Giant or Cannibal (engraving)
980412 Stone Giant or Cannibal (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Giant or Cannibal)

Butcher, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731055 Butcher, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Famous Tenors (colour litho)
820189 Famous Tenors (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous Tenors. Illustration of cats singing by Louis Wain.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

William of Cloudesly
LLM455757 William of Cloudesly by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: William of Cloudesly. Illustration from the The Book of Brave Old Ballads (Ward Lock)

Miss America as La Belle Sauvage Fancy Free (colour litho)
729909 Miss America as La Belle Sauvage Fancy Free (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss America as La Belle Sauvage Fancy Free)

Cherub with Flowers (chromolitho)
732982 Cherub with Flowers (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherub with Flowers.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Girl holding Book (chromolitho)
732699 Girl holding Book (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding Book.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Holiday Greeting Card (chromolitho)
733106 Holiday Greeting Card (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Greeting Card.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Terrier Dog In Bed (chromolitho)
733513 Terrier Dog In Bed (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrier Dog In Bed.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Girl Petting Lamb (chromolitho)
733208 Girl Petting Lamb (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Petting Lamb.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

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"From Ancient Warriors to Modern Romantics: The Timeless Power of the Archery Bow" Step into a world where history and art intertwine, showcasing the enduring allure of the archery bow. In a black and white photograph from World War II, Winston Churchill stands tall, his iconic cigar in hand, but instead of a machine gun, he wields an archery bow - symbolizing strength and determination in times of conflict. Travel back even further to ancient Rome through a vibrant colored engraving. Romans proudly display their mastery with bows and arrows, reminding us that this weapon has been revered for centuries. Fast forward to the glamorous 1930s as women's shoe advertisements come alive with color lithographs. Amidst elegant heels and fashionable attire, an archer takes aim - capturing hearts not only with her style but also her skill. February arrives with Valentine's Day festivities; love is in the air. Cupid himself makes an appearance in engravings, armed with his trusty bow and arrow ready to strike unsuspecting hearts. An illustration captures the intensity of an archer fully drawing their bowstring - muscles taut and focus unwavering. It serves as a reminder that precision is key when aiming for success. Delve into historical chronicles where Byzantines execute prisoners from defeated armies. Amongst tales of conquest lies evidence that bows were once instruments of power on battlefields across civilizations. A watercolor painting transports us to nature's realm as hunters take down animals under watchful attendants' eyes. The silent prowess required by these skilled marksmen echoes throughout time. Pierre Louys' poetic illustrations evoke passion within "Les Chansons de Bilitis. " In one print titled "L'Amour, " an ethereal figure gracefully wields both beauty and deadly accuracy - proving that love can be found even amidst danger. With boredom lurking around every corner, unleash your imagination through a vibrant lithograph.