Lion Collection

Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia), Brazilian Atlantic Coast Forest, Brazil, South America

MGM LION
Recording Leo the Lions famous roar for MGM (Metro Goldwyn Mayer) Studios

Medieval English shield designs
Shields of English knights and barons, painted during the reign of Edward III. Lithograph reproduction

Lions CRH 983 Lioness greets male Lion - Moremi
CRH-983 Lions - Lioness greets male Lion Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

WWI Poster, The Empire Needs Men
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, design by Arthur Wardle (1864-1949), The Empire Needs Men! Enlist Now. Depicting a lion and cubs, representing Britain and her Empire. Date: 1915

Lucerne / Lion Sculpture
Lucerne: the lion sculpture

Royal Coat of Arms
The royal coat of arms of Queen Victoria

The Lions Bride by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max
The Lions Bride - a painting by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max (18401915) was a Prague-born Austrian painter

HICKS: NOAHs ARK, 1846
Oil on canvas by Edward Hicks, 1846

African Lioness - close up of female (Panthera leo)

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster, 1920s, for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England

Mountain lion / cougar / puma - in winter. Western U. S. A MR454
TOM-1304 Mountain lion / cougar / puma - in winter Western U.S.A Felis concolor Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tarot Card 11 - La Force (Strength)

Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Artist: Briton Riviere
Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

ROUSSEAU: GYPSY, 1897. The Sleeping Gypsy. Oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1897

Poster advertising the Transvaal Castle cruise ship, sailing from England to South Africa with frequent connections from New York via the Cunard Line

Lion - 8 week old cubs Botswana, Africa
CRH-649 LION - three 8 weeks old cubs. Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - male roaring, with cub biting rump
YAB-1254-C Lion - male roaring, with cub biting rump Yann Arthus-bertrand Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Folklore / Gryphon
Gryphus, or Greiff, classified by Johnstone as a bird because it has the head and wings of an eagle, despite having the body of a lion

Save Me From My Friends
SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

La Dame a la Licorne (Lady and the Unicorn) : To my only desire
JLJ4680287 La Dame a la Licorne (Lady and the Unicorn) : To my only desire, 1484-1500 (Wool and silk tapestry) by Flemish School

Newly born Barbary lion cubs rest inside their enclosure at Dvur Kralove Zoo in Dvur Kralove nad Labem, Czech Republic, July 8, 2019. REUTERS/David W Cerny

Effigy of William Marshall from his tomb in Temple Church, London, from A Short
KW392514 Effigy of William Marshall from his tomb in Temple Church, London, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

Lions and Dead Quagga, by Thomas Baines
Lions and Dead Quagga, Vultures and Adjutants, Zululand, by Thomas Baines (1820-1875). (3 of 5) Date: 1874

British battle cruisers HMS Tiger and HMS Lion, WW1
Two British battle cruisers at sea, HMS Tiger (left) and HMS Lion (right), at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

UK, England, London, Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column, Lions by Edwin Landseer

Doberman - lying on steps
LA-3040 Doberman - lying on steps Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion Leads in Jutland
HMS Lion leads the battle- cruisers into the fray at the Battle of Jutland

St Jerome in His Study (engraving)
3646436 St Jerome in His Study (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jerome in His Study)

Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Creator: John Charles Dollman
Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Depiction of the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus, (who played a lyre, not a lute)

King George V - Scenes of the British Empire
One King, One Flag, One Fleet, One Empire - inset portrait of King George V (1865-1936) (1/4). Date: circa 1911

Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana
An Armada episode, the Golden Lion attacking the Santa Ana of the Spanish Armada on 25 July 1588. Date: 1588

Animals-White Lion
A four-month-old white lion cub cuddles up to its father Sam inside their enclosure at a zoo in Tbilisi on November 30, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Vano SHLAMOV

A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438445 A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; (add.info.: the map shows the Foundling Hospital)

The Central Powers of WWI
With United Forces (the motto of Emperor Franz Josef I) - patriotic depiction of the Central Powers of WWI - Germany, Turkey and Austro-Hungary

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American writer. Hunting in Kenya, February 1934

Lion - male with cub
YAB-192 LION - single male playing with cub Panthera leo Yann Arthus-bertrand Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Poster, Robert Brothers Circus, Caernarvon, Wales. circa 1960s

One-month-old lion cubs lie together at the Ramat Gan Safari
Three one-month-old female African lion cubs lie together at the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv February 21, 2010

Peaceable Kingdom, ca. 1830-32. Creator: Edward Hicks
Peaceable Kingdom, ca. 1830-32

RF - Lion (Panthera leo) head portrait at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary. Short grass plains on the border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Lioness (Lion, Panthera leo) running, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

Old Japanese Matchbox label of a cat playing with a lion made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Babylons lion. Lion decorated the Processional Wal (Ishtar Gate). 575 BC. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

Poster, Sir Robert Fossetts Circus and Zoo, featuring lions and an elephant. Date: circa 1950s

Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1
Oval Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

Star Loco; A scene from the Ealing Comedy, Titfield Thunderbolt
6th September 1952: A scene from the Ealing comedy

Trades union membership certificate
A trades union membership certificate for the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, with Defence and Defiance as their motto

Norfolk Broads - River Thurne
A sign by the windmill points the way to the Lion Hotel on the River Thurne, Norfolk. The sailing boat on the broad certainly seems keen to get home for supper! Date: circa 1930s

Lion dance performers, Chinese New Year, Quan Am Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lion - mating pair - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Kalahari - South Africa - Africa
KAT-793 Lion - mating pair Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Kalahari - South Africa - Africa Panthera leo Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Venetian Galley 1570
A Venetian Galley (Galleas) at the time of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Sleeping Lions / F. Lewis
A sleeping lion and lioness. (panthera leo)

Advert, William Teacher & Sons, Whisky, Scotland
Advert for William Teacher & Sons, Scotch Whisky Distillers, Blenders and Exporters, Ardmore Distillery, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 1905

African lion (Panthera leo) portrait, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Europe, Spain, Salamanca, relief sculpture of crest on university wall

Cover of Standard of Empire
Jingoistic cover of the " Standard of Empire" Annual for 1912 - 1913 showing Britannia in a chariot drawn by the British lion

SRI LANKA. ANURADHAPURA. Sigiriya. Sigiriya Rock. The stairway above the Lion Gate

Liverpool & Manchester Locomotive Lion 1930
" Lion" at the Liverpool & Manchester Railway Centenary Celebrations in 1930.The loco formerly used on the Liverpool Dock Estate drew a specially constructed replica of a train of 1830

HMS Lion hit, Battle of Jutland, WW1
Scene during the Battle of Jutland, in the North Sea near Denmark, during the First World War, showing the British battlecruiser HMS Lion being hit on the Q turret

RUBENS: DANIEL & LIONS DEN. Peter Paul Rubens: Daniel in the Lions Den. Oil on canvas, c1615

Le Strange Coat of Arms
An elaborate coat of arms for the Stigleman Le Strange family of Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK

Circus Poster / Polito s
A poster for Politos Menagerie advertising a horned horse (or nilghau), a zebra, an elephant and a fully grown lion!

Lion - male & female. Kenya - Africa
WAT-9079 Lion - male & female Kenya - Africa Panthera leo M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion and lioness with prey Male chasing the cubs away South Africa, Entabeni game reserve
VG-974 Lion and lioness with prey - Male chasing the cubs away South Africa

Lion Pride. Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
LA-954 Lion - Pride Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa Panthera leo Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lioness with two cubs (Panthera leo), Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Bronze lion statue outside the HSBC Bank Headquarters, rubbing its paws is said to bring good luck, Central, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Lion Hill, site of the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium

Adult male lion (Panthera leo) greeting his son, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

African Lion - Single male roaring with cub biting rump
YAB-1254 LION - single male roaring with cub biting rump Panthera leo Yann Arthus-bertrand Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - Male, charging
CRH-361-m Lion - Male, charging Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa
CB-223 Lion Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Panthera leo Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

Zulu War Britannia 1879
British Imperialism symbolically represented at the time of the Zulu War

Ancient Egyptian Writing
1. Cat cuts off serpent head 2. Ani and his wife, Tutu, adoring the scarab-headed god Khepera on the Solar Bark 3. The god Atum in Solar Bark 4. Couchant lion on pedestal

Lion (Panthera leo) male, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Kenya, Masai Mara. A lion cub paws its mothers face as she rests in the shade of a tree at midday

Pyramus & Thisbe
Babylonian maiden Thisbe has assignation with Pyramus but flees from lion; he finds her bloody veil, cries Can this be Thisbe ? stabs him- self, she arrives, does same

Lioness with 6 week old cub CRH 897 Moremi
CRH-897 LION - Lioness with 6 week old cub Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World). Date: 20th century

One of the two iconic bronze lion statues outside the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

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"The Majestic Roar: Exploring the Symbolism and Beauty of Lions" Lions have long been revered as powerful and regal creatures. From the iconic MGM lion that graces our screens to ancient tales like Daniel in the Lions Den, these magnificent beasts have captivated our imaginations throughout history. In medieval times, lions were often depicted on English shield designs, symbolizing courage and strength. Their image also adorns the Royal Coat of Arms, representing nobility and authority. Artists like Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max immortalized lions in their works, such as "The Lion's Bride, " showcasing their grace and allure. Meanwhile, circus posters from the 1920s remind us of their captivating presence under the big top. But beyond art and entertainment lies a deeper connection with nature. In Botswana's Moremi Reserve, we witness a heartwarming moment as a lioness greets her male counterpart – an intimate display of affection within this royal species. Venturing into Africa's wilderness reveals adorable sights too; eight-week-old lion cubs playfully exploring their surroundings in Botswana. These young ones embody innocence while hinting at future strength they will inherit from their parents. Not limited to African landscapes alone, mountain lions roam through winter wonderlands in Western U. S. A. , demonstrating adaptability amidst harsh conditions. Their resilience echoes our own battles against adversity. Even sculptures pay homage to these majestic creatures - take Lucerne's famous Lion Sculpture for example - standing tall as a reminder of bravery etched into stone. Lastly, let us not forget how lions played a role even in travel advertisements; promoting luxurious cruises aboard Transvaal Castle cruise ships by capturing attention with their awe-inspiring presence. Whether it be through artistry or encounters in nature, lions continue to fascinate us with their beauty and symbolism, and are more than just kings of the jungle; they represent power intertwined with vulnerability, reminding us of the delicate balance within our own lives.