Bird Catcher Collection

Engraving titled "The Bird-Catcher and Dealer", 19th century
5308647 Engraving titled "The Bird-Catcher and Dealer", 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving titled "The Bird-Catcher and Dealer")

A bird catcher at work
5308456 A bird catcher at work.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bird catcher at work catching a Woodcock using a heavy disguise and a noose on a stick to slip round its neck)

Birdcatcher with small songbirds
864042 Birdcatcher with small songbirds; (add.info.: Birdcatcher with small songbirds such as Goldfinches and Robins which would be sold to be kept in cages as pets. England early 19th century)

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Kobayashi no Asahina Disguised as a Bird-Catcher in the... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Kobayashi no Asahina Disguised as a Bird-Catcher in the Play Edo no Haru Meisho Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Third Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

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Bird hunters (oil on canvas)
5938345 Bird hunters (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fuglejegere); Photo © O. Vaering

The Bird Catcher, from The Noble Pastoral, Beauvais, 1778 / 80
The Bird Catcher, from The Noble Pastoral, Beauvais, 1778/80. Woven at the Manufacture Royale de Beauvais under the direction of Andre Charlemagne Charron, after a cartoon by Francois Boucher

The Bird-Catcher, 16th-17th century (bronze)
7081917 The Bird-Catcher, 16th-17th century (bronze) by Long, Amelia (1762-1837); 27.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; English, out of copyright

Costume design for the role of Papageno in the opera The Magic Flute
REV382408 Costume design for the role of Papageno in the opera The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, published in Leipzig by I. B

Bird Catching from Above, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl
STC134521 Bird Catching from Above, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1785-1820), published by Edward Orme, 1813 (colour litho) by Clark

Birdcatchers Selling Dead Birds, plate 76, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum
747008 Birdcatchers Selling Dead Birds, plate 76, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Birdcatchers selling Wood Pigeon, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747007 Birdcatchers selling Wood Pigeon, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Punch cartoon: Sir Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford, Anglo-Welsh lawyer and politician (engraving)
6034928 Punch cartoon: Sir Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford, Anglo-Welsh lawyer and politician (engraving) by Sambourne

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494976 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Birdcatchers Selling Dead Birds, plate 76 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161123 Birdcatchers Selling Dead Birds, plate 76 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds)

The Crafty Bird-Catcher (Insidiosus auceps) from The Large Landscapes, ca. 1555-56

Plate 17, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Plate 17, from " World in Miniature", 1816

Bird catcher, 1870. Artist: Vasily Perov
Bird catcher, 1870. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The fable of the greedy bird-catcher, based on the fables of Aesop. The bird-catcher has greedily tried to trap so many birds that he can t spring his net

The South East Prospect of the City of Bath, 1734 (engraving)
XJF3058225 The South East Prospect of the City of Bath, 1734 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

THE BIRD CATCHER. MAN, OUTDOOR, COUNTRY SIDE, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Pamina! You re here! Good God!, Act II, from The Magic Flute
XPH73659 " Pamina! You re here! Good God!", Act II, from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (coloured engraving) by Schaffer, Joseph & Peter (fl)

September, Caspar Luyken, 1698 - 1702

THE BIRD CATCHER. MAN, OUTDOOR, COUNTRY SIDE, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

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"Bird Catcher: A Glimpse into the World of Avian Hunters and Enchanting Art" Step into a world where birds are captured on canvas, bronze, and even in operatic performances. From oil paintings to costume designs, the theme of bird catching has inspired artists throughout history. In the mesmerizing painting "Bird Hunters, " we witness skilled individuals pursuing their feathered prey with determination and precision. The artist's brushstrokes bring to life this age-old practice that dates back centuries. "The Bird Catcher" from The Noble Pastoral series transports us to Beauvais in 1778/80. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating scene where a bird catcher skillfully captures his avian target amidst lush pastoral surroundings. A remarkable bronze sculpture titled "The Bird-Catcher" takes us further back in time, originating from the 16th-17th century. Crafted with intricate details, it immortalizes the artistry involved in capturing these delicate creatures. Even opera embraces the allure of bird catching as seen through Papageno's character in Mozart's renowned opera "The Magic Flute. " A costume design for this role reveals an enchanting portrayal of a bird catcher who embarks on an extraordinary journey filled with music and magic. Engravings like "Bird Catching from Above" by Matthew Dubourg provide a unique perspective on this ancient pursuit. They offer glimpses into how hunters strategize while observing their targets from higher vantage points. Delving deeper into historical illustrations, we encounter scenes such as "Birdcatchers Selling Dead Birds. " These vivid depictions found within Venationes Ferarum showcase both the trade aspect and its impact on wildlife during various periods. Not limited to artworks alone but extending to political satire, Punch cartoonist Sir Henry James humorously portrays an influential lawyer turned politician as a metaphorical bird catcher ensnaring his opponents through legal prowess.