Serpentine Collection (#4)

Bracelet, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade (serpentine)
5951959 Bracelet, c.3000-1700 BC (jade (serpentine) by Liangzhu culture (3400-2250 BC); 3x7.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Serpentine bathers, 1-6 pm (b / w photo)
JHL390980 Serpentine bathers, 1-6 pm (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E. & Horace Grant (20th Century); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (stone)
YTS384696 Fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (stone) by Thomas, John (1813-62); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; eAnnabel Yates; English, out of copyright

Skating on the Serpentine (photo)
607715 Skating on the Serpentine (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating on the Serpentine)

Winter amusements on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London; (engraving)
607410 Winter amusements on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London; (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter amusements on the Serpentine, Hyde Park)

The Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (photo)
607402 The Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serpentine, Hyde Park)

Skating on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
586159 Skating on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating on the Serpentine, Hyde Park)

Serpentine columbine, Aquilegia eximia. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Hyde Park Hotel, London, from the Serpentine (colour litho)
733580 Hyde Park Hotel, London, from the Serpentine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde Park Hotel, London)

There now rose a mighty storm, and he was tossed this way and that
3481700 There now rose a mighty storm, and he was tossed this way and that..", from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

Saturday afternoon by the Serpentine in Hyde Park (b / w photo)
3637724 Saturday afternoon by the Serpentine in Hyde Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturday afternoon by the Serpentine in Hyde Park)

Collecting ice at Serpentine, Hyde Park 1857
Scene in Hyde Park on the lake Serpentine, due to the cold weather labourers collected huge pieces of ice and transported them on small carts drawn by donkeys

Sketches in Bosnia and Herzegovina (engraving)
1623837 Sketches in Bosnia and Herzegovina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Winter Amusements on the Serpentine (engraving)
1602776 Winter Amusements on the Serpentine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter Amusements on the Serpentine)

The Lungs of London, Hyde Park (engraving)
1597011 The Lungs of London, Hyde Park (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lungs of London, Hyde Park)

Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight (engraving)
1098459 Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight)

Pleasure Boats on the Serpentine (engraving)
1095980 Pleasure Boats on the Serpentine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasure Boats on the Serpentine)

Some Studies during an Afternoon in the Park (engraving)
1061729 Some Studies during an Afternoon in the Park (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Studies during an Afternoon in the Park)

Ice skaters in Hyde Park, Serpentine lake, London. Date: 1825

The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving)
1608971 The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park)

Extraordinary Exploit, a Reminiscence of a Famous Frost (engraving)
1603939 Extraordinary Exploit, a Reminiscence of a Famous Frost (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extraordinary Exploit, a Reminiscence of a Famous Frost)

A Rescue on the Serpentine by the Royal Humane Societys Men (engraving)
2773296 A Rescue on the Serpentine by the Royal Humane Societys Men (engraving) by Hull, Edward (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight, "Follow My Leader"(engraving)
1590209 Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight, " Follow My Leader" (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old outfall of the Serpentine at Knightsbridge, in 1800, from Mr Craces collection (engraving)
3636781 Old outfall of the Serpentine at Knightsbridge, in 1800, from Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ferry at the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
607420 The ferry at the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ferry at the Serpentine, Hyde Park)

Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo)
YTS384695 Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo) by Thomas, John (1813-62); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; eAnnabel Yates; English, out of copyright

A Fine Day in Autumn, by the Serpentine (engraving)
1054389 A Fine Day in Autumn, by the Serpentine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fine Day in Autumn, by the Serpentine)

A substitute for the Sea Side, or the Serpentine as it might be (coloured engraving)
2818067 A substitute for the Sea Side, or the Serpentine as it might be (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A substitute for the Sea Side)

The late Frost, collecting Ice at the Serpentine, Hyde Park (engraving)
2772615 The late Frost, collecting Ice at the Serpentine, Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Frost, collecting Ice at the Serpentine)

Giant pine tree resembling a snake, Bendestorh, Hannover, Germany (chromolitho)
2788803 Giant pine tree resembling a snake, Bendestorh, Hannover, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant pine tree resembling a snake)

Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764380 Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest (wood)
867547 Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest (wood) by Dutch School, (18th century); 77.5x87.5x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

School-free children merrymaking by the Serpentine in Hyde Park (b / w photo)
3637576 School-free children merrymaking by the Serpentine in Hyde Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Serpentine smile (b / w photo)
3637511 The Serpentine smile (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serpentine smile. A group of boys paddling in the Serpentine in Hyde Park)

Serpentintanz (colour litho)
2775709 Serpentintanz (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serpentintanz)

Improvements at the Serpentine, Present State of the Works (engraving)
2773020 Improvements at the Serpentine, Present State of the Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improvements at the Serpentine)

Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc (colour litho)
2797862 Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc)

The Serpentine (b / w photo)
2803313 The Serpentine (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serpentine. Illustration for Pictorial London (Cassell, c 1905)

Trial of life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
583564 Trial of life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crystal Palace from the Serpentine (coloured engraving)
609889 The Crystal Palace from the Serpentine (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A night on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
607409 A night on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A night on the Serpentine, Hyde Park)

Improvements of the Serpentine - Fountain in course of construction in the Italian Garden (engraving)
606730 Improvements of the Serpentine - Fountain in course of construction in the Italian Garden (engraving) by English School

Skating on the Serpentine by torchlight (engraving)
607404 Skating on the Serpentine by torchlight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating on the Serpentine by torchlight, Hyde Park)

Prince of Wales frigate on the Serpentine (coloured engraving)
607393 Prince of Wales frigate on the Serpentine (coloured engraving) by Bihan, Alexandre le (1839-c.1880); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiments with Captain Fowkes pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, Hyde Park (engraving)
607380 Experiments with Captain Fowkes pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A substitute for the seaside; or, The Serpentine as it might be (coloured engraving)
607366 A substitute for the seaside; or, The Serpentine as it might be (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: A substitute for the seaside; or)

The weather and the parks: night scene on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
586157 The weather and the parks: night scene on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weather and the parks)

Scene on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, on the night of the Grand Jubilee (coloured engraving)
586155 Scene on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, on the night of the Grand Jubilee (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene on the Serpentine)

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"Exploring the Serpentine: A Journey Through London's Iconic Waterway" Discover a hidden oasis in the heart of London as you dive into the world wonders. From daring skinny-dippers to tranquil yachting at Kensington, this captivating river offers an array of experiences for all. Step back in time and witness history unfold as you stroll along the River Westbourne running through Sloane Square tube station. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a view of the Great Exhibition from across the Serpentine, transporting you to a bygone era. Marvel at the enchanting Peter Pan Statue, where childhood dreams come alive amidst Hyde Park's serene beauty. As you navigate its waters, let your imagination soar like Peter Pan himself. Delve into geological marvels with a glimpse of the European Alps on an intricate lithograph map published in 1897. Feel awe-struck by nature's grandeur and appreciate its timeless beauty. Experience artistry at its finest with Loie Fuller's mesmerizing performances captured by Cheret during the 1890s. Let their creative brilliance ignite your senses and leave you spellbound. Witness unchilled enthusiasm as brave souls take a dip in freezing temperatures during late frost engraving - proof that passion knows no bounds when it comes to enjoying the Serpentine's allure. Embrace tradition and celebrate Christmas morning with an invigorating swim in these pristine waters. Join fellow swimmers as they create lasting memories while embracing both nature and community spirit. The Serpentine is more than just water; it embodies adventure, history, artistry, and camaraderie within its currents. Soak up every moment along this iconic waterway that has woven itself into London's vibrant tapestry for centuries.