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Arrows Collection (#11)

Arrows have played a significant role throughout history, symbolizing power, precision, and even tragedy

Background imageArrows Collection: Warrior Mounted on a Black Horse (image 1 of 2), c1780s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa

Warrior Mounted on a Black Horse (image 1 of 2), c1780s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Warrior Mounted on a Black Horse (image 1 of 2), c1780s. Attributed to Kitao Shigemasa

Background imageArrows Collection: Diana with one of her Nymphs, 1863-1866. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou

Diana with one of her Nymphs, 1863-1866. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou
Diana with one of her Nymphs, 1863-1866

Background imageArrows Collection: Sylvie flees the wolf she has injured, 1756 (oil on canvas)

Sylvie flees the wolf she has injured, 1756 (oil on canvas)
7413381 Sylvie flees the wolf she has injured, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 124--118 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours

Background imageArrows Collection: The Indian Hunter, c.1770-1959 (print)

The Indian Hunter, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674006 The Indian Hunter, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageArrows Collection: Cheyennes repulsed and wounded, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)

Cheyennes repulsed and wounded, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)
3673018 Cheyennes repulsed and wounded, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing) by Native American, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Black Horse ledger, ca. 1877-1879 Page 8)

Background imageArrows Collection: The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageArrows Collection: right turn ahead

right turn ahead
Linda Wride

Background imageArrows Collection: A Slight Twist To The Story

A Slight Twist To The Story
Wayne Pearson

Background imageArrows Collection: Following the orange

Following the orange
Jure Kravanja

Background imageArrows Collection: Diana Pryce with the attributes of Diana, 1752 (oil on canvas)

Diana Pryce with the attributes of Diana, 1752 (oil on canvas)
NGW336495 Diana Pryce with the attributes of Diana, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Lewis, John (fl. 1744-57); 127.3x101.2 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Background imageArrows Collection: 1938 Swiss Grand Prix

1938 Swiss Grand Prix. Bremgarten, Berne, Switzerland. 21 August 1938. Dick Seaman, Mercedes-Benz W154, 2nd position, action. World Copyright: Robert Fellowes/LAT Photographic Ref: 38SUI

Background imageArrows Collection: NYC Brooklyn Bridge

NYC Brooklyn Bridge
Rikard Martin

Background imageArrows Collection: Red Arrows

Red Arrows
Jan Lykke

Background imageArrows Collection: Love is in the air

Love is in the air
Leif Løndal

Background imageArrows Collection: FASHION

FASHION
Kristina N

Background imageArrows Collection: Happy Pink

Happy Pink
Frances Collett

Background imageArrows Collection: Abstract Triangles #2

Abstract Triangles #2
jay stanley

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 2

Dart Sport Art 2
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 1

Dart Sport Art 1
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 6

Dart Sport Art 6
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 5

Dart Sport Art 5
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 8

Dart Sport Art 8
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 3

Dart Sport Art 3
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 7

Dart Sport Art 7
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 4

Dart Sport Art 4
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: Dart Sport Art 9

Dart Sport Art 9
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageArrows Collection: WW2 Valentines Card Interior, Queen Of Hearts

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, Queen Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and roses. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageArrows Collection: WW2 Valentines Card Interior, King Of Hearts

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, King Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and some Royal Air Force targets. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageArrows Collection: Il Valor Vincitore

Il Valor Vincitore
A painting depicting a violent scene of battle, involving warriors with horned helmets and shields swathed in fired arrows, upon a chariot led by powerful, rearing warhorses

Background imageArrows Collection: Springbok Hunting, South Africa

Springbok Hunting, South Africa
Various depictions of the process of Springbok hunting by Bushmen in South Africa. We see their camps, lookout spots, methods of using bow and arrow or dogs, stalking ostriches

Background imageArrows Collection: Timucua Indian tribe

Timucua Indian tribe
History of the United States. 16th century French expedition. Florida. Timucua Indian tribe. Traditional architecture of the indigenous villages, with the installation of a defensive palisade

Background imageArrows Collection: Design From a Taphoglyph, Dubbo

Design From a Taphoglyph, Dubbo
A design comprising of downward arrows in red and blue over a striped background, taken from a taphoglyph, in Dubbo, New South Wales. Date: circa 1925

Background imageArrows Collection: Queen Elizabeth I as Diana the Huntress by Cornelis Vroom

Queen Elizabeth I as Diana the Huntress by Cornelis Vroom Date: 16th century

Background imageArrows Collection: American Aviation AA-1A Yankee G-AZIX

American Aviation AA-1A Yankee G-AZIX (msn AA1A-0302), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport, in May 1972, with two RAF C-130s and the Red Arrows, for an air display. Date: 1972

Background imageArrows Collection: Folland Gnat T. 1 XR994

Folland Gnat T. 1 XR994
Royal Air Force - Folland Gnat T.1 XR994 (msn FL588), of the Yellowjacks aerobatic display team of No.4 Flying Training School, at RAF Little Rissington

Background imageArrows Collection: Folland Gnat T. 1 XR540

Folland Gnat T. 1 XR540
Royal Air Force - Folland Gnat T.1 XR540 (msn FL551), of the Yellowjacks aerobatic display team of No.4 Flying Training School, at RAF Little Rissington

Background imageArrows Collection: Hawker Siddeley Gnat T. 1 XR993

Hawker Siddeley Gnat T. 1 XR993
Red Arrows - Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.1 XR993, of the Royal Air Force's aerobatic team, on the apron with other team aircraft, at the 1968 Biggin Hill Air Fair, in May 1968. Date: 1968

Background imageArrows Collection: Patachos man opening a coconut, and hunter

Patachos man opening a coconut, and hunter with bow and arrows.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageArrows Collection: SAINT FABIANUS - POPE

SAINT FABIANUS - POPE
SAINT FABIANUS Martyred pope, depicted with saint Sebastian who holds bow and arrows, symbolising the manner of his death Date: - 250

Background imageArrows Collection: King Harold II dies at the Battle of Hastings

King Harold II dies at the Battle of Hastings
Saxon King Harold II, in front of the standard of England, is pierced by a falling arrow at the Battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066. Date: 14th October 1066

Background imageArrows Collection: Paintings for the Library of the Merced Calzada in Seville: friar Hernando De Santiago

Paintings for the Library of the Merced Calzada in Seville: friar Hernando De Santiago, 1633 (oil on canvas)
7413374 Paintings for the Library of the Merced Calzada in Seville: friar Hernando De Santiago, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 199x122

Background imageArrows Collection: Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903256 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageArrows Collection: Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903255 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageArrows Collection: 3672728

3672728

Background imageArrows Collection: Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673315 Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageArrows Collection: Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673312 Guiana Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageArrows Collection: Apollo and Diana, 1501-06 (engraving)

Apollo and Diana, 1501-06 (engraving)
7414922 Apollo and Diana, 1501-06 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.5--7.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageArrows Collection: Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673377 Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)




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Arrows have played a significant role throughout history, symbolizing power, precision, and even tragedy. From the cuts of beef that satisfy our taste buds to the iconic portrayal of Maid Marion by Judi Trott in Robin Hood, they have left their mark. In the fight for women's rights, the suffragette movement embraced symbolism with the W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch shaped like an arrowhead. This powerful emblem represented their determination to pierce through societal barriers. Art has also captured the essence of arrows. In Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, we see arrows pointing towards hidden meanings within everyday life. Meanwhile, Death of King Harold depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry shows an arrow tragically ending his reign. The spiritual significance is seen in Guru Nanek and Govind Singh's teachings. They used metaphors involving archery to guide their followers towards enlightenment and righteousness. Archery meetings such as those held in 1822 brought together enthusiasts who honed their skills with bows and arrows. The camaraderie among archers fostered a sense of community while showcasing impressive feats of accuracy. The BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows break at Scampton in 1989 demonstrated not only aerial prowess but also national pride as these skilled pilots showcased their abilities with breathtaking maneuvers. Throughout literature and entertainment, they have been synonymous with heroes like Robin Hood from Misfitz fame who skillfully shot them into targets or enemies' hearts alike. These tales remind us that sometimes it takes just one well-aimed arrow to change destinies. Lastly, we cannot forget about modern-day aviation marvels like the RAF Red Arrows who continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their awe-inspiring displays of precision flying. From ancient Persian archers to engravings depicting archery techniques in The Art of Archerie from 1634 – each representation showcases how this simple weapon has left an indelible mark on human history.