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Cage Collection (#6)

"Cage: A Captivating Collection of Captives" Step into the mesmerizing world of cages, where creatures big and small find themselves confined yet fascinating

Background imageCage Collection: Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo

Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo
3790607 Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo; (add.info.: Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo, London 1835 National Views of London &c. Vol. 1, 1835); Lebrecht History

Background imageCage Collection: A pair of girls indoors

A pair of girls indoors
3562835 A pair of girls indoors by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sicily 1865 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageCage Collection: Pauline, Clean, Water Pot, Hair, Pigeon, Apples, Butterfly, Plums, Parrot

Pauline, Clean, Water Pot, Hair, Pigeon, Apples, Butterfly, Plums, Parrot, page 29 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili
DUV4224178 Pauline, Clean, Water Pot, Hair, Pigeon, Apples, Butterfly, Plums, Parrot, page 29 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

Background imageCage Collection: Interior with a woman

Interior with a woman
3562837 Interior with a woman by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sicily 1865 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageCage Collection: Les Modes de la Femme de France May 1925

Les Modes de la Femme de France May 1925
3779703 Les Modes de la Femme de France May 1925; (add.info.: Les Modes de la Femme de France May 1925. Women takes singing bird out of its cage)

Background imageCage Collection: Winner of the Festa del Grillo (Cricket Festival)

Winner of the Festa del Grillo (Cricket Festival) Florence. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Trip to the zoo in Florence; Stereoscopic photography on postcard

Trip to the zoo in Florence; Stereoscopic photography on postcard Florence. Date of Photograph:05/1937

Background imageCage Collection: Postcard, portrait of a couple of children in a garden with birds, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard, portrait of a couple of children in a garden with birds, "Album para Tarjetas postales" Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Animal vendors in a Japanese neighborhood

Animal vendors in a Japanese neighborhood Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Background imageCage Collection: The image shows two cheetas inside a metal-wired enclosure. The image shows a foreshortening of a

The image shows two cheetas inside a metal-wired enclosure. The image shows a foreshortening of a zoo. Europe. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Two caged leopards behind bars

Two caged leopards behind bars Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

Background imageCage Collection: Country house with farming tools

Country house with farming tools Europe. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Caged canaries

Caged canaries Turin. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Girl with bird cage

Girl with bird cage Europe. Date of Photograph:1850-1860 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Zoo Rome: portrait of a woman with child near a cage

Zoo Rome: portrait of a woman with child near a cage Rome. Date of Photograph:01/1911

Background imageCage Collection: A lion crouching, seen full-length and in profile. Behind it some iron bars which are perhaps

A lion crouching, seen full-length and in profile. Behind it some iron bars which are perhaps the animal's cage in the zoo which hosts the lion. Europe. Date of Photograph:1860-1880

Background imageCage Collection: A porticoed courtyard in a house in Toledo

A porticoed courtyard in a house in Toledo. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Assyrian bas-relief showing servants with nets, cords and sticks

Assyrian bas-relief showing servants with nets, cords and sticks. The relief is in the British Museum in London Low Relief, Basrelief Mesopotamian/Babylonian/Assyrian Civilization, Asia

Background imageCage Collection: Lion in a cage in the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

Lion in a cage in the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Date of Photograph:1865-1875 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Canaries in a cage

Canaries in a cage Italy. Date of Photograph:1951

Background imageCage Collection: Old lady watching her canary's cage. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi

Old lady watching her canary's cage. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1974

Background imageCage Collection: External wall of a house on which a hammer and sickle and PCI are written

External wall of a house on which a hammer and sickle and PCI are written. On the widowsill, a plant in a vase sits next to a bird cage. Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 - 1970

Background imageCage Collection: Monkeys in cage

Monkeys in cage Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Three bird cages hanging from the shutters of a window. Postcard sent by the photographer to

Three bird cages hanging from the shutters of a window. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1938

Background imageCage Collection: Two women in the courttard of their house. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi

Two women in the courttard of their house. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1939

Background imageCage Collection: Departing for the war. A woman with her children says goodbye to her husband

Departing for the war. A woman with her children says goodbye to her husband. Italy. Date of Photograph:Luglio 1915

Background imageCage Collection: Man in a cage

Man in a cage Morocco. Date of Photograph:1907

Background imageCage Collection: 'Effect of light'

"Effect of light" Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Cage turkeys

Cage turkeys Asciano. Date of Photograph:1961-1965

Background imageCage Collection: Cage birds

Cage birds Florence. Date of Photograph:04/1962

Background imageCage Collection: Men and kids on a street, Egypt

Men and kids on a street, Egypt Egypt. Date of Photograph:12-23/08//1931

Background imageCage Collection: Street vendors on a street, Egypt

Street vendors on a street, Egypt Egypt. Date of Photograph:12-23/08//1931

Background imageCage Collection: Cages with birds and other poultry; photo studio

Cages with birds and other poultry; photo studio Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1930

Background imageCage Collection: The Circus at Campo di Marte, Florence: caged lions; Photo studio

The Circus at Campo di Marte, Florence: caged lions; Photo studio Florence. Date of Photograph:24/02/1930

Background imageCage Collection: Three coal burners are resting in the middle of a plain in the environs of Rome

Three coal burners are resting in the middle of a plain in the environs of Rome. Rome Environs. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Poultry seller in front of the Aurelian walls near San Giovanni in Laterano

Poultry seller in front of the Aurelian walls near San Giovanni in Laterano Rome Environs. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageCage Collection: An injured man in a wooden cart, asking for alms and woman stopped to talk to him

An injured man in a wooden cart, asking for alms and woman stopped to talk to him. The picture was taken in an street of Rome. Rome. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageCage Collection: In the courtyard of a home in Rome a man is sleeping with his head resting on a table

In the courtyard of a home in Rome a man is sleeping with his head resting on a table. Rome. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Villa Rosa Maltoni Mussolini: students observing caged birds

Villa Rosa Maltoni Mussolini: students observing caged birds Pisa Calambrone. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Background imageCage Collection: Two tigers in a cage

Two tigers in a cage. Florence. Date of Photograph:ante 1896

Background imageCage Collection: Tapestry of Florentine manufacture representing a rabbit hunt

Tapestry of Florentine manufacture representing a rabbit hunt, preserved in the National Museum of St. Matthew in Pisa. Pisa National Museum of St

Background imageCage Collection: Small Christmas creche statues, by Camillo Celebrano, Luigi De Luca

Small Christmas creche statues, by Camillo Celebrano, Luigi De Luca, Domenico Antonio Vaccaro and Lorenzo Mosca, in the Leonetti Collection

Background imageCage Collection: A lion named Nero in his cage. Florence

A lion named Nero in his cage. Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:ante 1896

Background imageCage Collection: A lion named Nero in his cage

A lion named Nero in his cage Florence. Date of Photograph:ante 1896

Background imageCage Collection: The Graham Children, 1742 (oil on canvas)

The Graham Children, 1742 (oil on canvas)
LRI4353677 The Graham Children, 1742 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 160-181 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Painting by William Hogarth); Luisa Ricciarini

Background imageCage Collection: Ratcatchers, 1821 (oil on board)

Ratcatchers, 1821 (oil on board)
NGW185771 Ratcatchers, 1821 (oil on board) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageCage Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl with her dog and doll, sitting on a large pile of luggage

Comic postcard, Little girl with her dog and doll, sitting on a large pile of luggage
humorous, fun, funny, comic, card, postcard, british, child, children, little, girl, girls, sitting, smiling, seaside, holiday, holidays, summer, enjoyment, red, dress, dog, doll, cage, birdcage

Background imageCage Collection: A Black Leopard being transported in a cage by keepers at London Zoo

A Black Leopard being transported in a cage by keepers at London Zoo
1275259 A Black Leopard being transported in a cage by keepers at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)




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"Cage: A Captivating Collection of Captives" Step into the mesmerizing world of cages, where creatures big and small find themselves confined yet fascinating. From the newly unveiled Reptile House at London Zoo by G H Davis to Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max's thought-provoking painting, "The Lion's Bride, " cages have long been a subject of intrigue. Picture No. 10743654 captures the innocence of a pet rat nestled comfortably in its house bed, while a Golden Hamster tirelessly spins on its hamster wheel, showcasing their domesticated lives within their tiny enclosures. Sir Robert Fossetts Circus and Zoo poster transports us to an era when animals were showcased for entertainment purposes. The bird cage with its protective night cover reminds us that even our feathered friends need restful seclusion after a day filled with melodious chirping. A Jack Russell Terrier dog peering out from behind bars tugs at our heartstrings, reminding us that not all they are voluntary or comfortable. In contrast, Poultry Farm from 1650 depicts chickens contentedly cooped up as they go about their daily routine on an oil-on-wood canvas. In the studio setting, we encounter a curious Guinea Pig enclosed in its cage—a testament to how these gentle creatures can bring joy even within limited spaces. Meanwhile, a Canary perched inside its cage surrounded by seeds showcases nature's vibrant beauty captured within boundaries. Lastly, we meet Budgerigar—small but full of life—flitting around freely inside its cage adorned with colorful toys and trinkets. This lively creature exemplifies how some beings thrive despite being contained. Whether it be for protection or confinement, cages offer glimpses into worlds both familiar and extraordinary. They remind us that sometimes freedom is found within limitations—a paradoxical concept worth pondering upon as we explore this captivating collection of captives called "Cage.