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Goldfinch Collection (#4)

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Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch and Canary Mule, Dark Mealy, Cinnamon, Dark Jonque (colour litho)

Goldfinch and Canary Mule, Dark Mealy, Cinnamon, Dark Jonque (colour litho)
5218227 Goldfinch and Canary Mule, Dark Mealy, Cinnamon, Dark Jonque (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldfinch and Canary Mule, Dark Mealy)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch (colour litho)

Goldfinch (colour litho)
1630864 Goldfinch (colour litho) by Brooks, G. (fl.1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elfin Book of Birds published circa 1940 published by A B &s Limited); out of copyright

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Snuffbox, 1779 (micromosaic & porphyry) (see also 3250695-6)

Snuffbox, 1779 (micromosaic & porphyry) (see also 3250695-6)
3250694 Snuffbox, 1779 (micromosaic & porphyry) (see also 3250695-6) by Raffaelli, Giacomo (1753-1836); diam: 6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of circular form with ribbed sides)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna of the Roses, c. 1485-90 (tempera)

Madonna of the Roses, c. 1485-90 (tempera)
873798 Madonna of the Roses, c.1485-90 (tempera) by Pseudo Pier Francesco Fiorentino, (fl.1475-1500); 71.76 x53.34 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Micromosaic tabletop, Rome, late 18th century (mosaic, ormolu-mounted ebony & satinwood)

Micromosaic tabletop, Rome, late 18th century (mosaic, ormolu-mounted ebony & satinwood)
3247669 Micromosaic tabletop, Rome, late 18th century (mosaic, ormolu-mounted ebony & satinwood) by Raffaelli, Giacomo (1753-1836) (attr)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Bullfinch, Pyrrhula Vulgaris and Goldfinch, Carduelis Elegans (colour litho)

Bullfinch, Pyrrhula Vulgaris and Goldfinch, Carduelis Elegans (colour litho)
2775791 Bullfinch, Pyrrhula Vulgaris and Goldfinch, Carduelis Elegans (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullfinch, Pyrrhula Vulgaris and Goldfinch)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Girl in pink, c. 1740s (oil on canvas)

Girl in pink, c. 1740s (oil on canvas)
HEH416453 Girl in pink, c.1740s (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 142.9x102.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch

Goldfinch
LLM338648 Goldfinch by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldfinch. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: The Madonna and Child with a goldfinch (oil on canvas)

The Madonna and Child with a goldfinch (oil on canvas)
2607725 The Madonna and Child with a goldfinch (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804) (manner of)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Mary with Jesus and two angels, c. 1425 (tempera on wood)

Mary with Jesus and two angels, c. 1425 (tempera on wood)
BFM286742 Mary with Jesus and two angels, c.1425 (tempera on wood) by Master of the Bambino Vispo, (15th century); 90x50 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, 1658 (oil on canvas)

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, 1658 (oil on canvas)
2630247 Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, 1658 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 138.4 x106.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Spanish

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna and Child (panel)

Madonna and Child (panel)
AII78332 Madonna and Child (panel) by Montagna, Bartolomeo (c.1450-1525); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinches, c. 1890 (w / c on paper)

Goldfinches, c. 1890 (w / c on paper)
CJP108363 Goldfinches, c.1890 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 25.4x20.3 cm; Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; English, out of copyright

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Eurasian blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus, and European goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis

Eurasian blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus, and European goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis
6338118 Eurasian blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus, and European goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); (add.info.: Eurasian blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus, and European goldfinch)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch in the countryside, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)

Goldfinch in the countryside, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031557 Goldfinch in the countryside, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldfinch in the countryside)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving)

Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving)
3652567 Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, 1658 (oil on canvas)

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, 1658 (oil on canvas)
873219 Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, 1658 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 138.43 x106.68 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Bullocks Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Mexican Goldfinch and Varied Thrush, 1838

Bullocks Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Mexican Goldfinch and Varied Thrush, 1838

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Yellow Bird or American Goldfinch, 1828. Creator: Robert Havell

Yellow Bird or American Goldfinch, 1828. Creator: Robert Havell
Yellow Bird or American Goldfinch, 1828

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Dancing Goldfinch

Dancing Goldfinch
Ray Cooper

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch - Profile

Goldfinch - Profile
Shlomo Waldmann

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch

Goldfinch
Paolo Bolla

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Girl in Red with Flowers and a Distelfink, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown

Girl in Red with Flowers and a Distelfink, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Girl in Red with Flowers and a Distelfink, c. 1830

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints and Angels, and Saints Anthony Abbot... 1354

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints and Angels, and Saints Anthony Abbot... 1354
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints and Angels, and Saints Anthony Abbot and Venantius [entire triptych], 1354

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna of the Goldfinch, c. 1767 / 1770. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Madonna of the Goldfinch, c. 1767 / 1770. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Madonna of the Goldfinch, c. 1767/1770

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1505-1515. Creator: Boccaccio Boccaccino

Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1505-1515. Creator: Boccaccio Boccaccino
Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1505-1515

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Goldfinch, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the infant Saint John the Baptist, holding

The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the infant Saint John the Baptist, holding a goldfinch on a string, ca. 1600-59

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Carduelis, Chardonnet (The Goldfinch): Livre d Oyseaux (Book of Birds), 1655-1660

Carduelis, Chardonnet (The Goldfinch): Livre d Oyseaux (Book of Birds), 1655-1660

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1524-26. Creator: Perino del Vaga

The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1524-26. Creator: Perino del Vaga
The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1524-26

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna and Child, c. 1480 (tempera and gold on wood)

Madonna and Child, c. 1480 (tempera and gold on wood)
3471134 Madonna and Child, c.1480 (tempera and gold on wood) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 37.8x25.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c. 1481-82 (tempera and gold on wood)

Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c. 1481-82 (tempera and gold on wood)
3471118 Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c.1481-82 (tempera and gold on wood) by Crivelli, Vittorio, (fl.1481-1501); 55.6x40.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: European goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis), lithograph, published around 1895

European goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis), lithograph, published around 1895
European goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis). Lithograph after a drawing by Christian Votteler (German painter, 1840 - 1916), published around 1895

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: The Madonna Del Cardellino, 1505-1506, (1911). Artist: Raphael

The Madonna Del Cardellino, 1505-1506, (1911). Artist: Raphael
The Madonna Del Cardellino, 1505-1506, (1911). The Madonna del cardellino or Madonna of the Goldfinch is a painting by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael (1483-1520)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Bird British Birds Blue Tit Great Tit Cuckoo

Bird British Birds Blue Tit Great Tit Cuckoo
Editorial British birds. Top, left to right: Blue Tit, Great Tit, Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Pheasant, Kingfisher, Goldfinch, Skylark, Wren, Barn Owl, Pied Wagtail

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: BAL03920048

BAL03920048
Teasel heads are an important winter food for birds such as the European Goldfinch

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Flock of Goldfinch, Finland August

Flock of Goldfinch, Finland August

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Old Italian Masters Madonna Goldfinch 1888-1892

Old Italian Masters Madonna Goldfinch 1888-1892
Old Italian Masters: The Madonna of the Goldfinch, 1888-1892. Timothy Cole (American, 1852-1931). Wood engraving

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Virgin Child Goldfinch 1490 Neroccio de Landi

Virgin Child Goldfinch 1490 Neroccio de Landi
Virgin and Child with a Goldfinch, c. 1490. Neroccio de Landi (Italian, 1447-1500). Tempera on wood; framed: 65 x 45 x 7.5 cm (25 9/16 x 17 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.); unframed

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: A Male American Goldfinch (Carduelis Tristis) Perches In A Bush; Astoria, Oregon

A Male American Goldfinch (Carduelis Tristis) Perches In A Bush; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Cartoon, Edward Compton, performer

Cartoon, Edward Compton, performer
Cartoon, Edward Compton, as Charles Goldfinch, in The Road to Ruin. 1884

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: American Goldfinches (Cardeulis tristis) at nyjer / thistle tube feeder, Marion Co. IL

American Goldfinches (Cardeulis tristis) at nyjer / thistle tube feeder, Marion Co. IL
American Goldfinches (Cardeulis tristis) at nyjer, thistle tube feeder, Marion County, Illinois

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Nest of goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

Nest of goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Illustration of a Nest of goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Birds Chromolithograph 1895

Birds Chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: European Goldfinch or Goldfinch -Carduelis carduelis-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend

European Goldfinch or Goldfinch -Carduelis carduelis-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch -Carduelis carduelis- perched on a branch, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Goldfinch -Carduelis carduelis- perched on a branch, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Background imageGoldfinch Collection: Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis in song Cley Norfolk May

Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis in song Cley Norfolk May




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"The Goldfinch: A Captivating Beauty in Art and Nature" Discover the enchanting world of the goldfinch, a small bird that has captivated artists and nature enthusiasts alike. Carel Fabritius, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century, immortalized this delicate creature in his masterpiece "The Goldfinch. " This painting showcases Fabritius' meticulous attention to detail as he portrays the goldfinch perched on a wooden stand. In modern times, we can still witness the beauty of these birds in their natural habitats. Picture a vibrant scene in Kent, UK - a goldfinch delicately balancing on teasel plants. The contrast between its vivid plumage and the prickly teasels creates an exquisite sight that is truly mesmerizing. Moving across borders to France, we encounter another stunning portrayal of this species. Against a backdrop of lush greenery, a goldfinch stands out with its striking colors – an artistic marvel created by Mother Nature herself. Even during frosty winters in Kent's gardens, these resilient creatures continue to grace us with their presence. Imagine waking up to find a golden-hued goldfinch perched on frost-covered teasels - an ethereal image that perfectly captures nature's resilience amidst harsh conditions. However, life isn't always peaceful for these birds. In Bedfordshire, UK, three feisty goldfinches engage in playful battles over precious food sources like niger feeders or thistle seeds. Their spirited interactions remind us of their tenacity and determination. Across continents lies America's own version of this captivating species: the American Goldfinch. Found among Dogwood Trees in Marion County or perched gracefully on reed stems during autumn days in the UK – they bring joy wherever they go. Whether it be fighting for survival or feeding peacefully on blossoms or thistle seeds; whether it be depicted through art or observed firsthand - one thing remains certain.