Swan Collection (page 4)

Bewick's Swan - Head Shot Olor columbianus bewickii WWT Slimbridge Gloucestershire, UK BI013138
COS-1810 Bewick's Swan - head shot WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, UK Olor columbianus bewickii Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whooper Swan - Drinking Welney, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, UK BI007010
COS-1670 Whooper Swan - Drinking Welney, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, UK Cygnus cygnus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Royal Shakespeare Theatre and River Avon, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan and narrowboat near the British Waterways Board workshops, Worcester and Birmingham canal, Tardebigge, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England / Malvern
A view of the Swan Pool at the spa town of Malvern, Worcestershire. Malvern Chase, a medieval administrative entity, was granted to the Earl of Gloucester by Edward I

Mute Swan (Morris)
MUTE SWAN (Cygnus olor)

Polish Swan (Morris)
POLISH SWAN (Cygnus immutabilis)

Elstow, Village Street
The village street at Elstow, Bedfordshire, in Victorian times - the surface is not made up, but then theres not much traffic besides the hay cart outside the Swan Inn

Musk Deer / Swan / 1909
Musk deer (moschus moschiferus)

Swan-Upping / Robertson
Swan-upping on the Thames (catching young swans to mark them)

Theatre / Swan / De Witt
A sketch of The Swan theatre in London

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, on water with early morning mist, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, April

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult pair, with necks entwined, courtship behaviour on water, Oxfordshire, England, May

Self Reliance, Swan Birds Painting
Uma Gokhale

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Richard Wagner, Arcimboldo-type image (litho)
2775664 Richard Wagner, Arcimboldo-type image (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner, Arcimboldo-type image)

Cameo of Leda and the Swan
BEN119156 Cameo of Leda and the Swan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

white swan
Adela Lia Rusu

The Thames At Hampton Court, 1874. Creator: Alfred Sisley
The Thames At Hampton Court, 1874. The view on a tranquil day, with sailboats and swans floating on the water.

Views of Amsterdam. Plate 3. De Meulende Blaeu brugh, 1663-1690. Creator: Abraham Blooteling
Views of Amsterdam. Plate 3. De Meulende Blaeu brugh, 1663-1690. Depicting the windmill near the Blauwbrug in Amsterdam.

The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Shakespeare's birth. 'We have engraved the design of the official seal of the National Shakspeare

Sprint
Milan Malovrh

Seabirds
Stefan Fransson

Foggy idyll
Cristiano Giani

Pinch Me
Anastasiia Grygorieva

Family Time & Bubbles
Sue Skellern

Three Swans & Bubbles
Sue Skellern

Blue Day Blue Swan
Sue Skellern

Champagne Swan
Sue Skellern

Touchdown
Stuart Williams

All Together & Bubbles Black & White
Sue Skellern

Three Swans & Bubbles Black & White
Sue Skellern

All Together & Bubbles
Sue Skellern

Winged One
Gabriella Roberg

Winged One (canvas)
Gabriella Roberg

Simplicity
Gabriella Roberg

Swan
Vision Grasp Art

Singing swan or wild swan (Cygnus cygnus), whooper swan - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4990296 Singing swan or wild swan (Cygnus cygnus), whooper swan - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Singing swan or wild swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Ms 399 The Properties of Birds, from Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l'Anglais (vellum)
XIR198416 Ms 399 The Properties of Birds, from Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l'Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Human invention anticipated: Trombone (engraving)
8657878 Human invention anticipated: Trombone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trombone)

Leda with Jupiter (Zeus) in the form of a swan. Drawing by Niccolo Giolfino (or Golfino)
GIM5037838 Leda with Jupiter (Zeus) in the form of a swan. Drawing by Niccolo Giolfino (or Golfino) known as II Giolfino (or Ursino Veronensis) (1476-1555)

Bewick swan (Cygnus bewicki), Bewick's swan - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO5006819 Bewick swan (Cygnus bewicki), Bewick's swan - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Bewick swan (Cygnus bewicki)

Cygnus olo (Domestic swan Humerus), Natural History Museum of Marseille
CSO5005605 Cygnus olo (Domestic swan Humerus), Natural History Museum of Marseille; (add.info.: Cygnus olo (Domestic swan Humerus), Natural History Museum of Marseille); Photo © DDF

Singing swan (Cygnus cygnus), According to Buffon the magnificent song of the swan at the time of his death
FLO4687371 Singing swan (Cygnus cygnus), According to Buffon the magnificent song of the swan at the time of his death, according to the elders and legende taken up by the poets

L'Aurore (Detail) (1850). Painting by Charles Louis (Charles-Louis) Muller (Muller) (1815 - 1892)
ETI4397479 L'Aurore (Detail) (1850). Painting by Charles Louis (Charles-Louis) Muller (Muller) (1815 - 1892). Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris.; (add.info)

Cardoon or artichoke thistle, Cynara cardunculus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by
FLO4608962 Cardoon or artichoke thistle, Cynara cardunculus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Green-tip forest lily, Clivia nobilis (Handsome-flowered imatophyllum, Imatophyllum aitoni)
FLO4608882 Green-tip forest lily, Clivia nobilis (Handsome-flowered imatophyllum, Imatophyllum aitoni). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker

Vriesea psittacina (Gaudy-flowered tillandsia, Tillandsia psittacina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after
FLO4608867 Vriesea psittacina (Gaudy-flowered tillandsia, Tillandsia psittacina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis

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"Graceful and Timeless: The Swan's Enchanting Journey Through History" From the ethereal beauty of Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the heroic rescue by RMS Carpathia in 1903, swans have captivated our hearts throughout time. These majestic creatures have left their mark on significant moments like Marco Polo's departure from Venice in the 1300s, symbolizing elegance and freedom. In a picturesque view of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, swans glide across tranquil waters, reflecting the serenity they bring wherever they go. Among them stands Cygnus atratus, the black swan, adding an air of mystery to their presence. Witnessing mute swans engaging in courtship behavior against a backdrop of back-lit early morning mist rising from the water is truly enchanting. This scene captured in Cleveland - UK showcases nature's artistry with digital manipulation emphasizing a heart shape – a testament to love found amidst tranquility. Whether it be two swans gracefully floating on water or Anna Pavlova herself embodying their essence through her iconic dance moves, these birds continue to inspire awe and admiration. A portrait immortalizes Anna Pavlova as she flawlessly performs her mesmerizing Swan Dance in 1923 – forever etching her name alongside these elegant creatures. Even centuries ago, London recognized the allure of swans as depicted in a panorama engraving from 1616. Their presence adds charm and grace to any landscape they inhabit. In contrast, William Hogarth's satirical artwork warns about false perspective but inadvertently highlights how even distorted images cannot diminish the splendor that is associated with these regal birds. Lastly, we recall Leda and the Swan – an ancient mythological tale that intertwines passion and transformation. Swans possess an undeniable allure that has inspired countless artists throughout history; their symbolism transcends time itself. The story of "swan" is one of timeless elegance, grace, and inspiration.