Birdcage Collection (#7)

Paul CA zanne Girl Birdcage Jeune fille A la voliAšre
Paul Cezanne: Girl with Birdcage (Jeune fille a la voliere), Paul Cezanne, c. 1888, or possibly later, Oil on canvas, Overall: 17 15/16 × 15 in. (45.5 × 38.1 cm)

Bill Bailey postcard. Bill Bailey, Won t You Please Come Home? was a popular song published in 1902
Bill Bailey postcard. Bill Bailey, Won t You Please Come Home was a popular song published in 1902

Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia
Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo. The Bardo National Museum is located in Tunis, Tunisia. It is one of the largest museums in North Africa. Date: circa 1910s

The Bird Cage, ca. 1735, by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743)
Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743). French painter. The Bird Cage. Ca. 1735. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Tacuinum Sanitatis. Late 14th century. Farmers harvesting pi
Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on observations of medical order detailing the most important aspects of food, beverages and clothing

Young women lying and holding beer glass while birdcage in background

A bird aviary at Danson Park in Bexley, London. 1938

A Street in Cairo, Egypt, c1825-1876. Artist: John Frederick Lewis
A Street in Cairo, Egypt, c1825-1876

Young Lady at a Cage, 1784. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Charpentier the elder
Young Lady at a Cage, 1784. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Two Boys and a Girl making Music, 1629. Artist: Jan Miense Molenaer
Two Boys and a Girl making Music, 1629

CM22 6781 Marino Franchitti, Maserati Tipo 61, Birdcage
Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, England, 17th March 2018, 18th March 2018, Marino Franchitti, Maserati Tipo 61, Birdcage in the Salvadori Cup at the 76th Members Meeting

Roof of Matsuzakaya department store, Tokyo, Japan, with large birdcages. Date: circa 1925

Old birdcage with toy tin bird windowsill

Woman holding a birdcage
She saves her fur, her sheets and her little jazz? 1930

Woman with model ship made of matchsticks
Woman with a model ship made of matchsticks. Date: circa 1960

Woman and sailor on a Christmas card
Woman approaching her house on a Christmas card, when a sailor suddenly appears. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Woman approaching house on a Christmas card
Woman approaching her house on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Jack Tar the Sailors Wife. late 19th century

Empty birdcage on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Advert for Panda shoes 1948
Stylish, comfortable & practical womans shoe in suede & leather with a low heel & a lace- up front with decorative stitching. Date: 1948

Annibale Caro
ANNIBALE CARO Italian writer, fond of the companionship of birds Date: 1507 - 1566

Gustave Charpentier
GUSTAVE CHARPENTIER French composer at the window of his garret Date: 1860 - 1956

Bhmk Von Bulow / Barrere
BERNHARD HEINRICH MARTIN KARL VON BULOW Prussian politician and diplomat, depicted as an evacuee from Rome in 1915 Date: 1849 - 1929

Cartoon, At Deauville, WW1
Cartoon, At Deauville, showing four fashionable French women gossiping about war rumours. Date: 1915

Monk parakeet, red-breasted parakeet and rose-ringed parakeet.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of

Motor-coach - Charabanc on Birdcage Lane, Skircoat, Yorkshir
Motor-coach/Charabanc on Birdcage Lane (awaiting identification), Skircoat, Halifax, near King Cross, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Victorian children at a birdcage
Young girl and a baby gazing at birds in a cage in a garden.Date: circa 1895

Dress by Ernest, WW1
A picturesque dress of pervenche blue taffeta trimmed with frills, with a stiffened hem and a frill of white muslin edged with lace from Ernest s

British soldier with birdcages, Western Front, WW1
A British soldier finds birdcages in the ruins of Ovillers, on the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Woman in garden with caged parrot
An elderly woman in a garden, holding a caged parrot

Royal Guards
Guards on parade at Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London. Date: 1930s

Woman Seated Window early 1660s Oil wood 10 7 / 8 x 8 7 / 8
Artokoloro

Sequence of illustrations showing blue budgerigar inside birdcage, flying, and perching

Silk lantern

A model of the Nord Griffon at the 12th Louis Blriot Le?
A model of the Nord Griffon at the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London

General Nol Daum, Technical Director, Nord Aviation, de?
General Nol Daum, Technical Director, Nord Aviation, delivers the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London

Prior to the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959?
Prior to the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London, Sir Arnold Hall, RAeS President 1958-1959

The 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the I?
The 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London. The lecture was given by General Nol Daum, Technical Director, Nord Aviation

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The Newmarket October Meeting: the Birdcage on a Rainy Day

Papageno: I am the birdcatcher, yes! Always cheerful, fiddle-di-i, fiddle-di-da
XAM75374 Papageno: " I am the birdcatcher, yes! Always cheerful, fiddle-di-i, fiddle-di-da!", Act I of The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91)

A Barber surgeon tending a peasants foot, c. 1650 (panel)
BAL67246 A Barber surgeon tending a peasants foot, c.1650 (panel) by Koedyck (Koedijck), Issac (c.1616/18-68); 91x72 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Kindergarten
BAL59396 The Kindergarten by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; French, out of copyright

A Birdcatcher and His Dog (oil)
BAL45651 A Birdcatcher and His Dog (oil) by Leemans, Antonius (1631-73); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Moscow Cafe, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL34405 Moscow Cafe, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); 99.3x129.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Birthday Present (oil on canvas)
XPG379690 The Birthday Present (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pastoral scene (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR287740 Pastoral scene (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: scene pastorale; ); French, out of copyright

Rigolette Trying to Distract herself during Germains Absence, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XIR28097 Rigolette Trying to Distract herself during Germains Absence, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 112x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Chinese Fair, c. 1742 (oil on canvas)
XIR26233 The Chinese Fair, c.1742 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 41x65 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Besancon, France; French, out of copyright

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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.