Winged Collection (#8)

The Hope of Happiness, dedicated to the Nation, c1791. Creator: Dubois
The Hope of Happiness, dedicated to the Nation, c1791

Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783

Apollo receiving the Lyre from the hands of music, c1870. Creator: Jules Elie Delaunay
Apollo receiving the Lyre from the hands of music, c1870

Birth and Baptism Certificate, 1814. Creator: Heinrich Ebner
Birth and Baptism Certificate, 1814

The Painter, 1616. Creator: Jan Saenredam
The Painter, 1616

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, pub 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, published 1803

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier, 1610/59. Creator: Schelte Adamsz Bolswert
The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier, 1610/59

Venus and Mercury, c.1600. Creator: Jan Muller
Venus and Mercury, c.1600

Plate Two, from A New Book of Ornaments, 1704. Creator: Simon Gribelin
Plate Two, from A New Book of Ornaments, 1704

Olympus, 1743/1744. Creator: Lorenzo De Ferrari
Olympus, 1743/1744

Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d

Cupid with Bandaged Eyes, 1540/45. Creator: Leon Davent
Cupid with Bandaged Eyes, 1540/45

Two Warriors, One with a Winged Genie on His Helmet, 1475/1500. Creator: School of Maso Finiguerra Italian, 1426-1464
Two Warriors, One with a Winged Genie on His Helmet, 1475/1500

Design: Children, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Children, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Fame Blowing on a Trumpet, n.d. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Fame Blowing on a Trumpet, n.d

Fluttering Spread Thy Purple Pinions, Gentle, n.d. Creator: John Wood the Younger
Fluttering Spread Thy Purple Pinions, Gentle, n.d

The First Whisper of Love, c. 1889. Creator: John Douglas Miller
The First Whisper of Love, c. 1889

Venus and Cupid, 1789. Creator: John Deare
Venus and Cupid, 1789

Design for a Monument to Sailors, n.d. Creator: John Bacon II
Design for a Monument to Sailors, n.d

View of the Port of Dieppe, c. 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
View of the Port of Dieppe, c. 1727

Five Dancing Female Figures, 1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Five Dancing Female Figures, 1865

Plate 29 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate 29 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

The Sun, plate 44 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
The Sun, plate 44 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465

Harpy, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
Harpy, 1894

Genius of the Sun, plate 31 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of the Sun, plate 31 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Genius of the World, plate 33 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of the World, plate 33 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Genius of Time, plate 32 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of Time, plate 32 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, c. 1765. Creator: James McArdell
Time Clipping the Wings of Love, c. 1765

The Annunciation (colour litho)
7172942 The Annunciation (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation (Luke 1:38)

Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)
990320 Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 50.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Air, ca. 1748. Creator: Jean Daullé
Air, ca. 1748. After Francois Boucher

Three Children Among Clouds Near a Palm Leaf, 1738-45. Creator: Gabriel Huquier
Three Children Among Clouds Near a Palm Leaf, 1738-45. After Francois Boucher

Angel with a Banderole. Creator: Claude Mellan
Angel with a Banderole

The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). Creator: Bartolome Bermejo
Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). The saint, in golden armour and holding a crystal shield, swings his sword above Satan, as the paintings patron, Antoni Joan, lord of Tous

Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink)
8677958 Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Faravahar, Zoroastrian parsi symbol (metal)
DND349200 Faravahar, Zoroastrian parsi symbol (metal) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: symbol of Persian Achaemenid Empire and Zoroastrianism;); Dinodia

Colombia, Cartagena, Pegasus Wharf, World Heritage Site, Walled Colonial City, Getsemani

EDITORIAL USE ONLY. France, Paris, Louvre Museum, The Winged Victory of Samothrace

Paradise and the Peri, 1884 (lithograph)
XOS5865724 Paradise and the Peri, 1884 (lithograph) by Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904) ; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904) France, 19th century)

Woman disguised as a devil, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422825 Woman disguised as a devil, ca 1900 (illustration) by Pla Gallardo, Cecilio (1860-1934); (add.info.: Paranormal. Woman disguised as a devil)

Paradise and the Peri, 1893 (lithograph)
XOS5868944 Paradise and the Peri, 1893 (lithograph) by Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904) ; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Henri Fantin-Latour)

Time, 1836 (illustration)
7485448 Time, 1836 (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: Le Temps: illustration by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-1847)

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Paradise and the Peri, 1901 (lithograph)
XOS5865993 Paradise and the Peri, 1901 (lithograph) by Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904) ; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Henri Fantin-Latour)

Icarus, 1884 (bronze)
NGW342625 Icarus, 1884 (bronze) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); height: 100 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Angel's Love (silver albumen print)
7443479 Angel's Love (silver albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 20x12 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Exhibit name: Angelic love / Giulio Bergonzoli)

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"Winged: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology" Immerse yourself in the world of wings as we explore the captivating realm of flight. From ancient Greek mythology to stunning alpine landscapes, this 150 caption takes you on a visual odyssey through various interpretations creatures. Let's start with "Hermes" by Jonnard in 1886, an exquisite portrayal of the messenger god donning his iconic winged sandals. The artwork beautifully captures Hermes' swift movement and divine grace. Moving forward, we encounter the majestic "Winged Victory of Samothrace, " also known as Nike of Samothrace. This Hellenistic masterpiece stands proudly atop a grand staircase at the Louvre Museum, symbolizing triumph and power. Venturing into a different artistic realm, imagine gazing up at a ceiling adorned with intricate depictions of 80 Ethiopian cherubs with delicate wings. Each brushstroke brings these heavenly beings to life in ethereal beauty. Transitioning from art to nature's canvas, picture yourself standing amidst Wengen's breathtaking landscape in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. At an elevation of 1274m above sea level, you can almost feel the crisp mountain air as you marvel at snow-capped peaks and soaring winged birds gliding effortlessly across the sky. Speaking of birds, let us not forget about our vibrant insect friends like the Red Admiral butterfly perched delicately on sun-kissed plants. Its elegant wings display striking patterns that mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness its sunbathing ritual. Shifting gears towards ancient civilizations, we encounter the imposing Winged Assyrian Bull—a symbol representing strength and protection throughout Mesopotamian history. These colossal statues evoke awe-inspiring wonder even after centuries have passed. Stepping back into more recent times brings us to Illustrated London News' Christmas number cover from 1904—an enchanting illustration capturing festive cheer with winged cherubs spreading joy and merriment.