Birdcage Collection (#4)

Seeing Them Off (gouache on paper)
DRB128834 Seeing Them Off (gouache on paper) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Scottish Settlers in North America (oil on canvas)
ACC13342 Scottish Settlers in North America (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire, UK; eHaworth Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright

The Bible Lesson, or Anne and Tobias (oil on panel)
PWI89779 The Bible Lesson, or Anne and Tobias (oil on panel) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); 60.5x46 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Dutch, out of copyright

Chinoiserie wallpaper (coloured engraving)
CHT216721 Chinoiserie wallpaper (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

Caricature of Raymond Poincare (1860-1934) moving to the Elysee Palace
XIR184706 Caricature of Raymond Poincare (1860-1934) moving to the Elysee Palace, February 1913 (coloured engraving) by Sager

Porcelain inkstand and birdcage from Delft, Netherlands, 18th century. Underside of birdcage decorated with painting of birds and insects

The Lost Birds (chromolitho)
734946 The Lost Birds (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Birds. Liebig card)

St Michaels Hill (w / c on paper)
2832027 St Michaels Hill (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of a sailor looking around a corner at a woman
3604525 A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of a sailor looking around a corner at a woman walking towards him when the card is opened, c

The Moment of Imagination, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2490024 The Moment of Imagination, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Topham (1751-1820); Mrs

A Pueblo Indian beside an eagle-cage (litho)
2808329 A Pueblo Indian beside an eagle-cage (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pueblo Indian beside an eagle-cage)

Articles in the Chinese Exhibition at Crystal Palace, 1865
Precious objects brought from the Emperor of Chinas Summer Palace, near Pekin, displayed at the Chinese Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1865

Two children wondering where their pet caged bird has escaped to (chromolitho)
968681 Two children wondering where their pet caged bird has escaped to (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Window w28 depicting the Virgin Mary is received at the Temple (stained glass)
720876 Window w28 depicting the Virgin Mary is received at the Temple (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Pierre, Montfort-l Amaury, France; French, out of copyright

A Boy with an Empty Birdcage, (oil on canvas)
651234 A Boy with an Empty Birdcage, (oil on canvas) by Charpentier, Jean Baptiste (or Joseph) (1728-1806); 47x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy with an Empty Birdcage)

The Characteristic Fair Of Recall Birds, In Cisano, On Lake Garda (colour litho)
2798704 The Characteristic Fair Of Recall Birds, In Cisano, On Lake Garda (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Characteristic Fair Of Recall Birds)

Goldsmith on his travels (engraving)
670709 Goldsmith on his travels (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmith on his travels)

The Duet, 1886 (oil on canvas)
WAG290882 The Duet, 1886 (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 25.4x19.7 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Portrait of Peg Woffington (1718-60) (oil on canvas)
LST204455 Portrait of Peg Woffington (1718-60) (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jean-Baptiste van (1684-1745); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nude on a Sofa, 1980 (pencil & w / c on paper)
Ma447061 Nude on a Sofa, 1980 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ward, John (1798-1849); 13 x 18.25 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Canary, 1913 (oil on canvas)
HEH372456 The Canary, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Paxton, William McGregor (1869-1941); 40.6x35.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Jeune Fille Faisant Manger des Oiseaux (oil on canvas)
1775081 Jeune Fille Faisant Manger des Oiseaux (oil on canvas) by Raoux, Jean (1677-1734); 81x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Aviary for songbirds, from a volume of designs by various architects, pub
2962832 Aviary for songbirds, from a volume of designs by various architects, pub. Morel & Cie, Paris, c.1880 (etching) by Boussard, J. (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

An Interior, 1838
SC15044 An Interior, 1838 by Mulready, William the Younger (1805-42); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Classical Lady (pastel on paper)
Ma161614 Classical Lady (pastel on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Princess and Fairy Spite, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) 1861 (engraving
OTB141777 The Princess and Fairy Spite, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) 1861 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

As the Old Sing, so Pipe the Young, c. 1663-5 (oil on canvas)
5863950 As the Old Sing, so Pipe the Young, c.1663-5 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 83.8x91.9 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Cartoon depicting a top-hatted man outraged by a pet starling disturbing the Sabbath by
5308645 Cartoon depicting a top-hatted man outraged by a pet starling disturbing the Sabbath by making the children laugh and shout at its language by Small

French Happiness: English Misery, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
2655361 French Happiness: English Misery, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Bellows Mender (oil on canvas)
3850898 The Bellows Mender (oil on canvas) by Bosch, Hieronymous (c.1450-1516) (attr.); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

The Valentine, 1885 (albumen print)
990434 The Valentine, 1885 (albumen print) by Robinson, Henry Peach (1830-1901); 54.61x41.27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Valentine. Henry Peach Robinson (1830-1901). Albumen print

Pug Dog, 1930s (colour woodblock print)
883394 Pug Dog, 1930s (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Published by Kawaguchi JirAc)

A Victorian Die-cut Shape New Year card of birds in a birdcage, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605577 A Victorian Die-cut Shape New Year card of birds in a birdcage, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Interior with mother and daughter by a window, 1853 (oil on canvas)
3588429 Interior with mother and daughter by a window, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Ludvig August (1820-1906); 47.5x41 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright

"Nature, when unadorn d, adorn d the most"
RAF80071 " Nature, when unadorn d, adorn d the most" by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Groves of Versailles: View of the Entrance to the Maze with Birds, Nymphs and Cherubs
XIR216953 The Groves of Versailles: View of the Entrance to the Maze with Birds, Nymphs and Cherubs, 1688 (oil on canvas) by Cotelle, Jean the Younger (1642-1708); 200x140 cm; Grand Trianon

The Late Fred Archer (engraving)
1055149 The Late Fred Archer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Fred Archer)

Au Reveil Matin, rue Amelot, 11th Arrondissement, Paris (b / w photo)
3090846 Au Reveil Matin, rue Amelot, 11th Arrondissement, Paris (b/w photo) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabaret " Au reveil matin", faAzade sur rue)

A Birdcatcher, (pencil, red and white chalk on buff paper)
651925 A Birdcatcher, (pencil, red and white chalk on buff paper) by Laroon, Marcellus the Elder (1653-1702); 31.6x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birdcatcher)

Young Girl Embroidering (oil on canvas)
XIR18975 Young Girl Embroidering (oil on canvas) by Buys, Jacobus (1724-1801); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Woman on a Balcony (oil on canvas)
XOU27918 Woman on a Balcony (oil on canvas) by Ottmann, Henri (1877-1927); 169.5x119 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Boy buying chestnuts
RAF35828 Boy buying chestnuts by Mieris, Willem van (1662-1747); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Arrival of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498
XIR184015 The Arrival of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498, detail of men unloading a unicorn (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Banco Nacional Ultramarino

Little Keeper, 1871 (pen & ink on paper)
5888948 Little Keeper, 1871 (pen & ink on paper) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 15.9x15.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Birdcage: A Timeless Symbol of Freedom and Captivity" Throughout history, the birdcage has served as a powerful symbol, representing both freedom and captivity. In times of war, such as during World War I, carrier pigeons were relied upon to deliver crucial messages from the front lines. British motorcyclists valiantly transported these feathered messengers in their cages, ensuring vital communication amidst chaos. In quieter moments, families found solace in playing cards like "Happy Families, " where Mr Jack Tar the Sailor was depicted alongside other beloved characters. These games brought joy and entertainment while reminding us of the sailors' longing for home beyond their confined naval lives. Artistic masterpieces have also immortalized the birdcage's significance. In William Hogarth's painting "The Graham Children, " a delicate cage hangs prominently in the background - an emblematic reminder that even within familial bliss, restrictions exist. Louis Leopold Boilly's work "The Movings" captures a bustling street scene with people carrying various possessions - including caged birds. This snapshot reflects society's fascination with capturing nature's beauty but raises questions about our responsibility towards these creatures' well-being. Beyond visual arts, performers like Belle Bennett captivated audiences on stage and screen with her talent and charisma. Yet behind her glamorous facade lay societal expectations that often confined women to certain roles or personas – metaphorical gilded cages they had to navigate skillfully. Music too has embraced this motif; Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute" features Papageno trapped inside a magical birdcage until he finds true love – his key to liberation from isolation and despair. Japanese artist So Shizan captured nature's harmony by combining flowers and goldfish in his artwork. The inclusion of fish swimming freely juxtaposed against captive birds reminds us of life’s contrasting experiences – some soaring high while others remain grounded.