Bow And Arow Collection (#8)

Tabby Cat watching Finch on wall, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731481 Tabby Cat watching Finch on wall, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabby Cat watching Finch on wall)

Young Girl holding flowers (chromolitho)
732753 Young Girl holding flowers (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Girl holding flowers.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Girl Sitting In Soap Box Sledge (chromolitho)
733485 Girl Sitting In Soap Box Sledge (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: GIrl Sitting In Soap Box Sledge.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Cupid Valentines Day card (chromolitho)
731645 Cupid Valentines Day card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid Valentines Day card)

Kitten drinking out of tea-cup, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731448 Kitten drinking out of tea-cup, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitten drinking out of tea-cup)

GIrl holding bunch of holly, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731366 GIrl holding bunch of holly, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding bunch of holly)

Submissions of high figures continue in Ethiopia (colour litho)
2778469 Submissions of high figures continue in Ethiopia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submissions from high figures continue in Ethiopia)

Ferencz Hegedus, Hungarian violinist (b / w photo)
2776529 Ferencz Hegedus, Hungarian violinist (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferencz Hegedus)

A transatlantic liner bearing down on fishing boats in the fog (colour litho)
2779361 A transatlantic liner bearing down on fishing boats in the fog (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

What Next! (colour litho)
729315 What Next! (colour litho) by Beers, Jan van (1852-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: What Next! Presented with the Spring Number of Pick-Me-Up, 1893)

Flying fish and arapaima (chromolitho)
2782543 Flying fish and arapaima (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying fish and arapaima. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Prince Guerrier pursues the Hind in the Wood (colour litho)
2812749 Prince Guerrier pursues the Hind in the Wood (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Guerrier pursues the Hind in the Wood)

Slander and Backbiting (engraving)
2800250 Slander and Backbiting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slander and Backbiting)

Archery of the Mandans (chromolitho)
3105649 Archery of the Mandans (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archery of the Mandans)

Comanche Indians
LLM338417 Comanche Indians by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comanche Indians. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Miscellaneous articles
LLM455389 Miscellaneous articles by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous articles. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Bird shooting, Netherlands, 14th Century (colour litho)
969021 Bird shooting, Netherlands, 14th Century (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird shooting, Netherlands, 14th Century)

Diana (chromolitho)
975883 Diana (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl, possibly Venus, with Cupid (chromolitho)
975869 Girl, possibly Venus, with Cupid (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl, possibly Venus, with Cupid.); © Look and Learn

The Loss of HMS "Eurydice"(engraving)
1050010 The Loss of HMS " Eurydice" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of HMS " Eurydice")

A Fair Revolutionist - 1793 (engraving)
961440 A Fair Revolutionist - 1793 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fair Revolutionist - 1793)

A Sweet Bouquet (engraving)
961424 A Sweet Bouquet (engraving) by Ballavoine, Jules Frederic (1880-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sweet Bouquet)

William Tell (chromolitho)
961293 William Tell (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Tell. Opera by Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)

German national costumes - Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (1815) (engraving)
957999 German national costumes - Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (1815) (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Balancoire (colour litho)
3098497 La Balancoire (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Balancoire)

Crying cherub (b / w photo)
3094398 Crying cherub (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crying cherub. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed A Courrier.); © Look and Learn

Little girl going back to school (b / w photo)
3094169 Little girl going back to school (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl going back to school)

Marischal College, Aberdeen (colour photo)
3096636 Marischal College, Aberdeen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marischal College, Aberdeen)

Two sleeping girls (colour photo)
3096093 Two sleeping girls (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two sleeping girls. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

New Years Card with baby (colour photo)
3095529 New Years Card with baby (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Card with baby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818
6338291 Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818)

Diana, ancient Roman goddess of the Moon and hunting (engraving)
5207789 Diana, ancient Roman goddess of the Moon and hunting (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana, ancient Roman goddess of the Moon and hunting)

War elephant of the Ancient World (coloured engraving)
6029846 War elephant of the Ancient World (coloured engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diana, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet designed by Camillo Pacetti (autotype)
6014460 Diana, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet designed by Camillo Pacetti (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana)

Children laughing at their reflections (chromolitho)
6001884 Children laughing at their reflections (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children laughing at their reflections)

Arms, etc, taken from the Bhooteas at the Storming of Dewangiri, Bhootan (engraving)
1610403 Arms, etc, taken from the Bhooteas at the Storming of Dewangiri, Bhootan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms, etc)

Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving)
1610762 Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement, Halls Wine (engraving)
1615643 Advertisement, Halls Wine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Halls Wine. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 May 1898)

A Christmas Medley (engraving)
1589083 A Christmas Medley (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Medley)

Clodion the Hairy, King of the Salian Franks (engraving)
969111 Clodion the Hairy, King of the Salian Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clodion the Hairy (c392-448), King of the Salian Franks

Ancient Germanic costumes (engraving)
968793 Ancient Germanic costumes (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Germanic costumes)

New Year Card (colour photo)
3096212 New Year Card (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Manon (colour litho)
3099080 Manon (colour litho) by Hippolyte-Lucas, Felix (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manon. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1903.); © Look and Learn

French leaders, second half of the 11th century (engraving)
957935 French leaders, second half of the 11th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French leaders, second half of the 11th century)

Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957874 Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle scenes in Ancient Greece)

Hercules and the Centaurs (colour litho)
957868 Hercules and the Centaurs (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaurs)

Hunting birds of paradise, Malaysia (chromolitho)
1094119 Hunting birds of paradise, Malaysia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting birds of paradise, Malaysia)

Mademoiselle Torri, French actress and singer (coloured photo)
978092 Mademoiselle Torri, French actress and singer (coloured photo) by Du Guy (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Torri, French actress and singer)

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"Bow and Arrow: A Timeless Weapon of Power, Precision, and Legend" From the battlefields of World War II to ancient Roman conquests, the bow and arrow have left an indelible mark on history. In a captivating black-and-white photograph, Winston Churchill stands tall, his iconic cigar in hand, but instead of a rifle or machine gun, he holds a bow with arrows ready for action. This image serves as a reminder that even great leaders recognize the significance of this ancient weapon. Traveling back further in time, we encounter vividly colored engravings depicting Romans wielding their bows with skillful precision. These images capture both the artistry and brutality of warfare during that era. Stepping into the 1930s brings us face-to-face with an unexpected twist – a women's shoe advertisement showcasing elegance alongside power. The juxtaposition is striking; it reminds us that archery transcends gender boundaries and can be embraced by all. Venturing deeper into history reveals darker moments where arrows were used as instruments of execution. In Byzantine Chronicles' miniature depiction from "Synopsis historiarum, " defeated Arab-Cretan and African armies meet their fate at the hands of Byzantines. It serves as a chilling testament to how this weapon has been employed throughout time. But not all uses are grim; hunting scenes painted in opaque watercolors transport us to nature's realm where skilled hunters employ bows to provide sustenance for their communities while respecting wildlife. The allure extends beyond battles and survival; artistic representations like Pierre Louys' illustration from "Les Chansons de Bilitis" evoke sensuality intertwined with archery’s mystique - love becomes entangled within its strings. Humor finds its place too amidst these historical depictions - a color lithograph titled "I am very bored" captures someone amusing themselves by shooting arrows at random objects out of sheer boredom. It highlights how even mundane moments can be transformed by the simple act of wielding a bow.