Black Swan Collection

Cygnus atratus, black swan
Watercolour 351 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection

Greater rhea, Rhea americana 1, and black swan, Cygnus atratus 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's
FLO4574541 Greater rhea, Rhea americana 1, and black swan, Cygnus atratus 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Crab plover, Dromas ardeola, and black swan, Cygnus atratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere
FLO4659930 Crab plover, Dromas ardeola, and black swan, Cygnus atratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) female feeding and escorting cygnets. Werribee Sewerage Park, Victoria, Australia

The Dying Swan
Zoltan Tot

Gracefully
Aneta Nikolova

Portrait of Pieter Bruegel the Elder; circa 1525-1569, Renaissance painter and printmaker from Brabant
6338688 Portrait of Pieter Bruegel the Elder; circa 1525-1569, Renaissance painter and printmaker from Brabant by Bouttats

Portrait of Cornelis le Brun
6338680 Portrait of Cornelis le Brun by Bouttats, Philippe Junior (17th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Cornelis le Brun)

Black Swan ~ on urban lake ~ Gijon, Asturias, Spain
Black Swan - on urban lake - Gijon, Asturias, Spain. Black Swan - on urban lake - Gijon, Asturias, Spain

Two Black swans (Cygnus atratus) on water, Noirmoutier Island, Vendee, France, July

Australia (coloured engraving)
3630122 Australia (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australia. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Tasmanian tigers attacking sheep in Tasmania (coloured engraving)
3630116 Tasmanian tigers attacking sheep in Tasmania (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tasmanian tigers attacking sheep in Tasmania)

Trade card, Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel (engraving)
732125 Trade card, Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel, Sheffield)

Black Swan, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3037098 Black Swan, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Swan (colour litho)
2817975 Black Swan (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Swan. Illustration for Wild Life of the World by R Lydekker (Frederick Warne)

The Black Swan (engraving)
3641253 The Black Swan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Swan. Illustration from Cassells Natural History (Cassell, 1883)

Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel, Sheffield, trade card (engraving)
731541 Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel, Sheffield, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel, Sheffield)

Black Swan, 1891 (colour litho)
1001507 Black Swan, 1891 (colour litho) by Broinowski, Gracius (1837-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Birds of AustraliaA, 1891)

Birds Building in the Zoological Societys Gardens (engraving)
1624357 Birds Building in the Zoological Societys Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Building in the Zoological Societys Gardens)

Rare birds (coloured engraving)
997744 Rare birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

M
Ivan Tonov

Café Allongé
Suzanne Trottier

Black swan (Cygnus atratus), at sunrise, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

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

Black Swans at River Torrens with Adelaide Convention Centre in the Background, Elder Park, Adelaide, South Australia
The black swan is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia

Flying hybrid Black Swan x Mute Swan, Cygnus atratus, Cygnus olor, Netherlands

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), Berlin, Germany

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), New, South, Wales, Australia

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), Victoria, Australia

Swan at sunset
Black swan swimming across Lake Monger toward the golden rays of the sunset

Black Swan Cygnus atratus native to Australia

Black Swan close up of head Australia

Black swan, Latham Collection vol. 6, f. 971
Black swan, Latham Collection vol.6, f.971

Black Swan Birds Tropics series N38 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Black Swan Birds Tropics series N5 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), stages of bird in flight preparing to land, and White Swan on water

Illustration of a Black swan (Cygnus atratus), side view

Breast-bone of Black Swan

Head of Black Swan

Black swans (cygnus atratus) on shore at sunset, Victoria, Australia

Black swans at lake Rotorua

Black swans with Mt. Taranaki background

Black Swan. Cygnus atratus. Australia
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia

View of Adelaide City, in South Australia, Australia, from river Torrens with black swan in foreground

The 15th century half-timbered Black Swan Public house, Peasholme Green, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) in water

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The Black Swan, scientifically known as Cygnus atratus, is a stunning and majestic creature that captivates the hearts of all who lay eyes upon it. With its sleek ebony feathers contrasting against the shimmering water, this avian beauty truly stands out in any setting. In Carneval des Animeaux, an exquisite oil on canvas painting from 2001, the Black Swan takes center stage. Gracefully gliding across the canvas, it embodies elegance and poise reminiscent of a Renaissance masterpiece by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. This portrayal captures not only its physical allure but also its inherent gracefulness. In another portrait titled "Cornelis le Brun, " we witness a female Black Swan tenderly feeding and escorting her cygnets at Werribee Sewerage Park. The nurturing nature of these creatures shines through as they navigate their watery habitat with utmost care and devotion. From urban lakes in Gijon to Noirmoutier Island in Vendee, France - these enchanting birds can be found gracing various landscapes around the world. Their presence adds an air of mystique to every location they inhabit. Australia holds a special place for these magnificent creatures as depicted in coloured engravings showcasing their natural habitat. These illustrations transport us to a time when Tasmanian tigers roamed freely alongside them, creating an intriguing juxtaposition between two unique species coexisting harmoniously. Even beyond their natural realm, the Black Swan has made its mark on human culture. A trade card for the Black Swan Commercial & Family Hotel showcases how this regal bird has become synonymous with luxury and sophistication throughout history. As we delve into vintage illustrations from c. 1910's Wildlife of the World collection, we are reminded once again of why this creature continues to capture our imagination today. Its striking black plumage against vibrant surroundings creates a visual spectacle that leaves us awe-inspired. The Black Swan is not just a bird.