Water Bird Collection (#11)

Steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus), Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Roseaux et Sarcelles, 1882. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Roseaux et Sarcelles, 1882. [Reeds and Teal]

Le Bois de Boulogne, 1857. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Le Bois de Boulogne, 1857

Valentine, 1876. Creator: Anon
Valentine, 1876

English Landscape Capriccio with a Palace, c. 1754. Creator: Canaletto
English Landscape Capriccio with a Palace, c. 1754

Reedy Mere And Sunlit Hills, 1890-91. Creator: Alfred Edward East
Reedy Mere And Sunlit Hills, 1890-91

Black Swan

Two Swans, 1654-58. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two Swans, 1654-58

Cupid and the swan, 1652. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Cupid and the swan, 1652

Cartouche with Duck and Nymphs, 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Cartouche with Duck and Nymphs, 1647

Leda and the Swan. n. d. Creator: Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune
Leda and the Swan.n.d. After Francois Boucher

Sacrifice of a Swan, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Sacrifice of a Swan, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Black Swan, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Black Swan, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Sun Bittern, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Sun Bittern, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

White-Throated Shag, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
White-Throated Shag, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Great Northern Diver (Loon), from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &
Great Northern Diver (Loon), from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Cassilis Castle, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Cassilis Castle, 1844. Swans on the River Doon near Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland, with Cassilis House in the distance. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Swan-Upping on the Thames, from Brentford Ait, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Swan-Upping on the Thames, from Brentford Ait, 1844. Annual event in which mute swans on the River Thames in west London are rounded up, caught, ringed, and then released

American Coot, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90

American Bittern, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90

Sarasvati, ca. 1885-95. Creator: Unknown
Sarasvati, ca. 1885-95

The Rivers of England, from "Illustrated London News", December 27, 1856
The Rivers of England, from " Illustrated London News", December 27, 1856

Plate IIII (4): Leda and the Swan. From "Museum Florentinum"
Plate IIII (4): Leda and the Swan. From " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium), 1734

West Australia, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen &
West Australia, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1890

Chilston, in the County of Kent, from Edward Hasted s, The History and... 1777-90
Chilston, in the County of Kent, from Edward Hasted s, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3, 1777-90

Design for a Tablet for a Chimney-Piece with Two Swans in Combat, Enclosed within a Scrolling Cartouche with a Water-Spouting Dragons Head, 1762

Les Malefices de la Beaute, 1830-76. 1830-76. Creator: Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena
Les Malefices de la Beaute, 1830-76

An Allegory of Empress Josephine as Patroness of the Gardens at Malmaison, ca. 1805-6

Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770. Creator: Unknown
Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770

Aquatic Birds at a Pool, Folio from the Davis Album, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Aquatic Birds at a Pool, Folio from the Davis Album, 18th century

Swans on the Water, 1880s-90s. Creator: Unknown
[Swans on the Water], 1880s-90s

Masquerade, mid-19th century. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
Masquerade, mid-19th century

Allegory of Vices, 1840-98. Creator: Attributed to Gustave Moreau; Moreau
Allegory of Vices, 1840-98

Diving Dipper and Other Birds, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610-15; verso: ca. 1535-45

( Leda ) Design for a Plate: Shame on Those Who Evil Think
(" Leda" ) Design for a Plate: Shame on Those Who Evil Think (Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense); cover illustration for the " Volpini Suite" entitled Lithographic Drawings

Lotus and waterbirds, ca. 1300. Creator: Unknown
Lotus and waterbirds, ca. 1300. Early stages of budding and bloom. Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Bird at the Waters Edge, 1887-92. Creator: Gyokusho Kawabata
Bird at the Waters Edge, 1887-92

Black crake (Amaurornis flavirostra), Zimanga game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Swans gather on the banks of the Vltava river with Charles Bridge in the background, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Gamebirds Engraving 1851
Engraved illustrations of Members of the Orders Casuariiformes, Anseriformes, Galliformes and Gruiformes from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851

Gamebirds Engraving
Engraved illustrations of Members of the Orders Casuariiformes, Anseriformes, Galliformes and Gruiformes from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851

Picture No. 12478779
Mallard - drake standing on ice - Iceland Date:

Picture No. 12478778
Mallard - drake taking off - Germany Date:

Dog that worried the Cat
Vintage engraving from the popular British nursery rhyme This Is the House That Jack Built. This is the Dog, That worried the Cat

Ruddy Shelduck Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Goldeneye Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Wading birds Antique Lithograph from 1852
Plate 62. Lithographic print from volume 2: A History Of The Earth And Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith, 1852. Wading birds - 1. Leuropean Oyster Catcher, 2 Grey Phalarope, 3. Purre or Dunlin, 4

American Wigeon Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

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"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate, to the heartwarming sight of two Northern Gannets gracefully touching beaks in greeting, water birds have always held a special place in our imagination. In Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, these majestic Morus bassanus create a mesmerizing spectacle as they engage in their unique ritual. Just like the vibrant Roman mosaic depicting red mullets and ducks together, these birds remind us of nature's harmonious symphony. The enchanting painting "The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans)" transports us to a world where transformation and resilience intertwine. Similarly, witnessing a flock of snow geese soaring through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge fills our hearts with awe for their collective grace. As we delve deeper into history, an unknown artist's altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville reveals Saint Hugh of Lincoln surrounded by ethereal beauty. These intricate details capture not only his devotion but also the delicate presence of waterfowl nearby. Nature's wonders continue to unfold at Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk in March when Coot Fulica atra graces us with its elegant presence. The narrowboats moored on Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset offer solace amidst this picturesque scene—a moment frozen in time. Inspired by Salomon Gessner's masterpiece "Leda and the Swan, " we are reminded that even within mythology lies an appreciation for water birds' allure. Their elegance is further exemplified by Smew Duck Waterfowl bird and Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird—symbols of tranquility floating upon serene waters. Water birds embody both mystery and serenity; they captivate our senses and remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature.