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Boar Collection (#23)

"Unleashing the Wild Spirit: A Glimpse into the Boar's Timeless Legacy" From Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922638

Picture No. 10922638
Wild Boar - female / sow and babies / piglets. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922637

Picture No. 10922637
Wild Boar - babies / piglets. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922625

Picture No. 10922625
Wild Boars - feeding. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922631

Picture No. 10922631
Wild Boar - swimming through water. Rhine Forest, Alsace, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922627

Picture No. 10922627
Wild Boar - with mouth open and eyes closed. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922628

Picture No. 10922628
Wild Boars. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922626

Picture No. 10922626
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922621

Picture No. 10922621
Wild Boar - in mud. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922617

Picture No. 10922617
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922620

Picture No. 10922620
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922615

Picture No. 10922615
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922614

Picture No. 10922614
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922619

Picture No. 10922619
Wild Boar - male in rut. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922616

Picture No. 10922616
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922613

Picture No. 10922613
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922610

Picture No. 10922610
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922612

Picture No. 10922612
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922611

Picture No. 10922611
Wild Boar. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922586

Picture No. 10922586
Wild Boar - looking for worms. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922588

Picture No. 10922588
Wild Boar - going through wire fence. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922582

Picture No. 10922582
Wild Boar - lying down. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922589

Picture No. 10922589
Charolais Cow / Cattle - with Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922584

Picture No. 10922584
Wild Boar - looking for worms. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922587

Picture No. 10922587
Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922580

Picture No. 10922580
Charolais Cow / Cattle - with Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922579

Picture No. 10922579
Charolais Cow / Cattle - with Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922585

Picture No. 10922585
Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922583

Picture No. 10922583
Wild Boar - looking for worms. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922581

Picture No. 10922581
Charolais Cow / Cattle - with Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922574

Picture No. 10922574
Charolais Cow / Cattle - with Wild Boar at feeding station. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922573

Picture No. 10922573
Charolais Cow / Cattle - with Wild Boar at feeding station. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922575

Picture No. 10922575
Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922572

Picture No. 10922572
Charolais Cow - with Wild Boar. Vesoul, Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10922280

Picture No. 10922280
Wild Boar - male. Haute Saone, France. (Sus scrofa). Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10899409

Picture No. 10899409
Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10899383

Picture No. 10899383
Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10894823

Picture No. 10894823
Wild Boar - close-up of nose (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10898174

Picture No. 10898174
Indian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10898075

Picture No. 10898075
Wild Boar - male in snow (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Picture No. 10891199

Picture No. 10891199
Wild Boar / Pig - group of young (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageBoar Collection: Indian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa cristatus), Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Indian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa cristatus), Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imageBoar Collection: Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, covered with mud after wallowing, Taman Negara N. P

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, covered with mud after wallowing, Taman Negara N. P
Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, covered with mud after wallowing, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageBoar Collection: Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) two adults, wallowing in muddy hollow, Taman Negara N. P

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) two adults, wallowing in muddy hollow, Taman Negara N. P
Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) two adults, wallowing in muddy hollow, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageBoar Collection: Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) two adults, foraging for parasites on head of Wild Boar

Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) two adults, foraging for parasites on head of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageBoar Collection: Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) feeding sign, rooting damage to Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus)

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) feeding sign, rooting damage to Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering in woodland, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, May

Background imageBoar Collection: Celtic Art: Bronze boar from Sanctuary of Newy (Loiret). Musee d Orleans

Celtic Art: Bronze boar from Sanctuary of Newy (Loiret). Musee d Orleans

Background imageBoar Collection: Image of Celtic deity with wild boar and wearing torque. Stone. Musee de St Germain

Image of Celtic deity with wild boar and wearing torque. Stone. Musee de St Germain

Background imageBoar Collection: The Pig: Pannage: Boar hunting: Meat: Lard: Paint brush: Broom: Saddle. Hand-coloured

The Pig: Pannage: Boar hunting: Meat: Lard: Paint brush: Broom: Saddle. Hand-coloured lithograph by Waterhouse Hawkins published London c.850




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"Unleashing the Wild Spirit: A Glimpse into the Boar's Timeless Legacy" From Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France to gladiators battling wild animals in Pompeii's amphitheater, the boar has left an indelible mark on human history. These majestic creatures have captivated our imagination for centuries, symbolizing strength, resilience, and untamed wilderness. In the depths of Chauvet's caves, where ancient artists meticulously depicted their world with ochre pigments, we find stunning renderings of boars roaming freely amidst a prehistoric landscape. These primal artworks transport us back thousands of years and remind us of our deep-rooted connection with nature. Moving forward through time, Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape reveal how boars were woven into folklore and idioms. Their presence evokes notions of stubbornness or recklessness - traits that both fascinate and caution us even today. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Edward VIII Hunting showcases the regal pursuit of these magnificent beasts by British royalty. The thrill of the chase intertwined with tradition paints a vivid picture of aristocratic pastimes that still resonate within certain circles. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes' masterpiece "The Farming Year" captures boars as part of rural life cycles; they represent abundance during harvest seasons while embodying challenges faced by farmers throughout history. This timeless depiction reminds us that humans have always relied on nature's bounty for survival. Even modern-day festivities like Christmas incorporate elements from ancient lore – Santa Claus himself is said to ride alongside yule logs pulled by magical flying reindeer – perhaps echoing those early encounters between man and beast in primeval forests. Whether it be witnessing wild boars roam through dense woods or observing gladiators confront them in fierce battles at Pompeii’s amphitheater – these awe-inspiring creatures continue to ignite our fascination with the untamed. Picture No.