Centaur Collection (#5)

Centaur 2A, Central Aircraft Company

Centaur 2A Central Aircraft Company early 1900s

House of the Centaur, Pompeii, Italy, Victorian period

WW2 - HMS Hermes Aircraft Carrier
An illustration of HMS Hermes, a British Centaur class aircraft carrier, with biplanes flying above. Date: circa 1940s

Fantaisie
This illustration shows the definitive figure of a young woman wearing a matching red hat and coat, holding out a wreath in appreciation, with one hand resting on her bicycle

HMS Centaur at the Diamond Rock, Martinique, West Indies Date: early 1800s

Tapestry, Sibylla Hellespontica and Phrygia (one of set of six Sibyls, consisting of 46. 134 to 46)
3576219 Tapestry, Sibylla Hellespontica and Phrygia (one of set of six Sibyls, consisting of 46.134 to 46.139) called The Rothamsted Tapestries, made in Flanders, Tournai or Brussels, Belgium

Melampus and the Centaur, 1919 (oil on canvas)
1199786 Melampus and the Centaur, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 121.9x204.3 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Pallas and the centaur, 1482-85 circa, (tempera on canvas)
7146325 Pallas and the centaur, 1482-85 circa, (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99
7129602 Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99)

Torso of a Triton or a sea centaur, 191-192 AD (marble)
2561912 Torso of a Triton or a sea centaur, 191-192 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: MC inv)

Torso of a Triton or a sea centaur, 191-192 AD (marble)
2561911 Torso of a Triton or a sea centaur, 191-192 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: MC inv)

Furietti centaur, (red and black marble)
7129380 Furietti centaur, (red and black marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Furietti centaur, unknown artist, red and black marble)

Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99
7129604 Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99)

Gothic period. Dome of the Zodiac (1485) by Fernando Gallego (1440-1507). XV Century. Wall paintings
UIG5416326 Gothic period. Dome of the Zodiac (1485) by Fernando Gallego (1440-1507). XV Century. Wall paintings. They decorate the library of the University of Salamanca, Castile, Spain

Duke William's messangers arrive at Beaurain Castle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183110 Duke William's messangers arrive at Beaurain Castle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Celestial chart: Autumn, showing signs of the zodiac and positions of the stars (engraving)
XND70408 Celestial chart: Autumn, showing signs of the zodiac and positions of the stars (engraving) by Emslie, John (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by John Emslie (1813-75))

Chant Pastoral, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035627 Chant Pastoral, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Representation of the Minotaur in the centre of the labyrinth (pen & ink and w/c on paper)
GIA3657428 Representation of the Minotaur in the centre of the labyrinth (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Centaur during wedding of Pelops and Hippodamia (fresco, 1st century AD)
LRI4642346 Centaur during wedding of Pelops and Hippodamia (fresco, 1st century AD) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

"Hercules and the centaur Nessus (Nessos)"1594-1600
BAT5472248 " Hercules and the centaur Nessus (Nessos)" 1594-1600 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Piazza della Signoria, Florence

"Hercules and the centaur"1594-1600
BAT5472239 " Hercules and the centaur" 1594-1600 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Battle between Lapiths and Centaurs (oil on canvas, circa 1710)
LRI4610902 Battle between Lapiths and Centaurs (oil on canvas, circa 1710) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dejanire taken off by the centaur Nessus (Nessos) Painting by Guido Reni dit le Guide (1575-1642) 1620 Sun
JLJ4585943 Dejanire taken off by the centaur Nessus (Nessos) Painting by Guido Reni dit le Guide (1575-1642) 1620 Sun. 2, 391, 93 m by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Louvre, Paris

Centauromachia, the centaur catches the woman by the hair (Temple of Zeus in Olympia) 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture)
LRI4674990 Centauromachia, the centaur catches the woman by the hair (Temple of Zeus in Olympia) 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

Circle of Violents: Dante and Virgil meet Centaurs weapons of bows and arrows
LRI4665913 Circle of Violents: Dante and Virgil meet Centaurs weapons of bows and arrows. Illuminated page illustrating the 7th song of Hell from the " Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri

Thesee terrassant le Minotaure (centaure) - Theseus Slaying Minotaur - Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (ca)
FIA5397324 Thesee terrassant le Minotaure (centaure) - Theseus Slaying Minotaur - Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (ca)

Battle between the Centaurs and the Lapithes, in the center is Apollo: detail depicting a centaur grabbing a Lapithes
LRI4626033 Battle between the Centaurs and the Lapithes, in the center is Apollo: detail depicting a centaur grabbing a Lapithes woman

Apollo killing with arrows the Niobides, son of Niobe. Detail, c. 1520 (fresco)
LRI4687475 Apollo killing with arrows the Niobides, son of Niobe. Detail, c.1520 (fresco) by Falconetto, Giovanni Maria (1468-1535); Palazzo d Arco, Mantua

Centauromachia, struggle between a centaur and a lapith (Western pediment of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia)
LRI4674977 Centauromachia, struggle between a centaur and a lapith (Western pediment of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia), 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek

Centauromachia, the centaurs hand grabs the womans foot (Temple of Zeus in Olympia), 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture)
LRI4674987 Centauromachia, the centaurs hand grabs the womans foot (Temple of Zeus in Olympia), 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

November, killing the pig and harvesting acorns, Scorpio, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers
XIR345830 November, killing the pig and harvesting acorns, Scorpio, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers, 1491 (xylograph) (b/w photo) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl)

Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike (engraving)
1060989 Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike)

The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier
The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n.d

Statue of a young centaur Nessus with pedum and animal pelt. 1779 (engraving)
7237412 Statue of a young centaur Nessus with pedum and animal pelt. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of an old centaur, Furietti Centaur. 1779 (engraving)
7237402 Statue of an old centaur, Furietti Centaur. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving)
7237421 Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid, now in the Louvre)

Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho)
1721352 Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); (add.info.: Centaurus aiming clouds with bow, drawing by Odilon Redon, 1875)

Greek antiquite: a centaur rides by Love. Original sculpture created in the 2nd century BC in Asia Minor
JLJ4565339 Greek antiquite: a centaur rides by Love. Original sculpture created in the 2nd century BC in Asia Minor and discovered in Rome. Sun 1.47 m

Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho)
7180973 Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco)
2646171 Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho)
STC445080 As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centaur Chiron, mentor of Jason)

Pan Piper, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print)
STC227559 Pan Piper, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing)
JEB4869329 Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing) by De Vaines, Maurice (1815-1872); 54x41 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Theseus fighint against the Centaur Eurytion, 1804-5 (plaster)
6343015 Theseus fighint against the Centaur Eurytion, 1804-5 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Canova, Possagno, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Teseo in lotta con il centauro Eirition)

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"The Mythical World of Centaurs: From Ancient Art to Modern Imagery" Step into the enchanting realm of centaurs, mythical creatures that have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In "The Last Caravan" by A. E. Bestall, a mesmerizing painting comes alive as a centaur gracefully navigates through a bustling village, leaving onlookers in awe. Arnold Bocklin's masterpiece, "Centaur at the Village Blacksmith, " showcases the fusion of man and horse in perfect harmony, highlighting their strength and elegance. The oil on canvas brings this captivating creature to life with every brushstroke. Travel back in time to ancient Greece with the Parthenon marbles' metope depicting an epic battle between humans and centaurs. These magnificent sculptures tell tales of bravery and conflict that have echoed throughout history. In Bertram Mills Circus, spectators gasp as they witness the astonishing spectacle of a majestic centaur prancing under colorful spotlights—a true marvel that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Even greyhounds arriving at Wembley by car cannot resist being intrigued by these mythical beings. Their curious gazes hint at an unspoken connection between animals from different worlds. Discover unexpected beauty as you encounter a female centaur gracefully playing her harp—an ethereal melody echoing through enchanted forests, captivating all who hear it. Venture deep into mysterious labyrinths where fearsome centaurs guard hidden treasures—powerful guardians whose presence strikes both fear and fascination within us mere mortals. Look up to the night sky and find Sagittarius—the zodiac sign represented by a half-human half-horse archer—a symbol of courage, adventure, and untamed spirit soaring across constellations. Witness Chiron passing near Saturn—an extraordinary celestial encounter bridging mythology with astronomy—where two powerful forces converge in cosmic harmony. Ocyrrhoe.