Swan Collection (page 92)

Whooper Swans Courtship display Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8259 Whooper SWANS - Courtship display. Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whooper Swan Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido. Japan
WAT-8254 Whooper Swan - In flight Wintering on ice lakes Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

cygne chanteur Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus cygnus
WAT-8253 Whooper SWANS - in flight. Wintering on ice lakes Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swan - Taking off from river. Lower Saxony, Gremany
USH-1560 Mute Swan - Taking off from river. Lower Saxony, Gremany. Cygnus olor Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Swan - Young cygnet. Slimbridge, UK
MAB-109 Black Swan - Young cygnet. Slimbridge, UK Cygnus atratus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swans Pair swimming in pre-dawn mist Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-107 Mute Swans - Pair swimming in pre-dawn mist Hickling Broad Norfolk UK Cygnus olor Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whooper Swan - two in flight. Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8690 Whooper Swan - two in flight. Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whooper Swan - three in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8479 Whooper Swan - three in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whooper Swans In flight Wintering on ice lakes Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8262 Whooper Swans - In flight Wintering on ice lakes Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swans - In flight Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1571 Mute Swans - In flight Lower Saxony, Germany. Cygnus olor Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swan - On calm water at sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-294 Mute Swan - on calm water at sunrise Hickling Broad, Norfolk, UK Cygnus olor Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Marie Corelli / Gondola
MARIE CORELLI English novelist in her gondola The Dream on the River Avon

Swan Etc Star Map
Lizard, swan, lyre, fox and goose star constellation

Annies Swan / Cig Card
ANNIEs SWAN (Mrs Burnett Smith) Scottish writer in 1936

Cruikshank Banquet
June - The unlicensed Victuallers Dinner Gentlemen tuck into a wide array of dishes including peacock, magpie and dolphin

Game / Shadow Play C1890
Three girls play at shadows : the eldest sister makes the shape of a swan with her hands

Lohengrin Restores Godf
Lohengrin transforms the swan that pulls his boat into Elsas brother Godfrey : from now on he ll make do with a Holy Dove

Lohengrin Frights Fred
Elsas honour is saved when the Knight of the Swan - Lohengrin, no less - defeats the evil Friedrich in single combat : they fall in love, inevitably

SWAN & EDGAR 1883
Advertisement for Swan & Edgar, London

Food for Monks
Food is brought to the monastery door - a deer, a swan, a basket of fish and lots of game

Knight of the Swan
The Knight of the Swan comes to the rescue of the Princess of Cleves

Shop Windows Smashed
The windows of Swan & Edgar Ltd smashed by suffragettes

Racial / White Swan / Sioux
White Swan: Chief of the Lower Yanktonas Sioux

Damayanti with Swan
In return for not being caught by king Nala, a swan sings the kings praises to Damayanti, a princess who was reputedly the most beautiful woman in the world

Swan in Laboratory
sir JOSEPH WILSON SWAN chemist and electrician who developed a primitive electric light (1860), invented the dry photographic plate, and other important developments

Nala, Damayanti & Swan
A swan, grateful for being spared by prince NALA, tells DAMAYANTI how handsome he is. This leads to their marriage, though also to a succession of crises and adventures

Edward Shoots Swans
Edward, prince of Wales, that great sportsman, enjoys a fine day out shooting wild swan in Sweden

Hyginus / Olor
OLOR the swan

Bewicks, Blackneckedswan
BEWICKs SWAN (Cygnus bewicki) BLACK-NECKED SWAN (Cygnus nigricollis)

Bathers and Swan 19C
Bathers surprised by a swan is the title of this charming picture, but I dare say the swan was equally surprised by the bathers

Bewicks Swan
BEWICKs SWAN (Cygnus Bewickii)

Whooper Swan (Morris)
WHOOPER SWAN (Cygnus musicus)

Flower Stall 1939
A lady sells flowers to a gentleman in a London road 2

Picnic by the River 1875
Picnic by the river

Luther & Swan
MARTIN LUTHER with a swan

Swan in the Sunshine
A study of a swan bathed in sunshine. Date: 1930s

Bishop of Lincoln / Hugh
Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln

Spring / Arnold 1877
A representation of Spring

Otters / Cuthbert Swan
Lutra vulgaris A black otter with a fish in its mouth

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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.